WORKSHOPS For 2010\2011 - Last updated July 12 , 2010
New workshops are added regularly so please check back or call 403 247-2457 - you can pay below using your credit card on PayPal and we will follow up with an email to confirm your registration. If you have a gift certificate just call or email rberdan@scienceandart.org to reserve a spot. You can also pay with check to Science & Art Multimedia, 6255-72nd St. N.W, Calgary, AB T3B 3V9. If you have a small group of photographers you can contact me about setting up a private workshop and receive a group discount. If you have a gift certificate and you can't fit into one of the workshops below call to set up a private training session. Photoshop training is in Robert's Science & Art Multimedia studio using Photoshop Extended CS4\CS5 in Calgary, N.W.
Workshops - click links to read more
- Photoshop Level I workshop - suitable for beginners & Photoshop newbies
- Photoshop Level II workshop - for more experienced photoshop users
- Photoshop Weekend Level I and Level II - Saturday and Sunday Nov 20, 21, 2010
- Photography weekend - 1 day shooting and one day Photoshop Level 1 October 23, 24, 2010
- Autumn Workshop focus on panoramic imaging - Saturday 18 full day, one evening in studio - NEW.
- Spring Wildflower workshop 2011 - June 8, 11, 29 Focus will be on macro-photography of wildflowers.
- Arctic Adventure Photography workshop - Sept 5-11, 2010 - photograph the tundra, aurora and caribou
- Gift certificates for workshops or private training - makes ideal gift for the photo enthusiast
- Winter photography workshop - January 8, 2011.
Robert is available for private one-on-one training - by the hour ($65\hr) or 6-7 hours for $249 - you can also use a gift certificate. Training can be on any aspect of photography\photoshop or Web design. Training can be in the field, studio or combination thereof.
If there is a workshop topic you would like included please contact me and let me know rberdan@scienceandart.org
Meet Robert Berdan in the field teaching wild flower photography - photos & video by R.Berdan and P. Cloutier
Gift certificates are great if you know someone interested in photography that would like to learn more. Robert has been teaching workshops for over 30 years and photographing even longer. Robert has also has over 30 years experience shooting film and can instruct you on the use of film based cameras for those that prefer not to go digital.
Roberts' photos have won international awards including 3 awards at the Banff International Photo contest and his photos have been published in a wide variety of books and magazines including Canadian Geographic, Photo Life and Outdoor Photographer. View galleries on this site to see samples of Robert's photography or read one of his articles on photography in the articles section.
Science & Art studio group being briefed for an outdoor photography workshop
NEW --AUTUMN WORKSHOP FOCUS ON HDR AND PANORAMIC LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY - Saturday September 18 full day shooting, followed by and afternoon processing images onSeptember 26th - COST $299.00 + GST (Limited to max 6)
The workshop will include a full day in the field taking panoramic and HDR images. Participants should have a tripod and Digital SLR camera with a wide angle lens. I will provide two special tripods for taking panoramas. We will also cover HDR imaging for landscapes. The workshop will follow up with an in studio session on how to stitch panorama images using software like Photoshop, and Panorama Maker Pro. I will also cover how to convert panorama photos into movies for posting on web sites or playing on your computer. Workshop includes tutorials and notes. Our day out will include mountain landscapes and foothills in the splendour of Autumn. We will be on location before sunrise and finish around 5 6 pm. Follow up session will be in Science & Art Studio in Calgary from about 1-4 pm. Also see my article on panorama photography.
Winter Photography Workshop - 2011 Full day Saturday January th and two evenings Wed January 5 and 12 from 7-10 pm. Cost is $249 + GST (Max of 10).
Many folks put their cameras away over the winter, yet winter offers many opportunities to photograph Nature. With a few precautions you can take your camera out in almost any kind of winter conditions. In this workshop you will learn how to expose snow properly, learn how to compose winter landscapes and shoot wildlife we encounter. We will cover how to stay warm, how to protect your camera from the cold and condensation and you will bring home some stunning photos. The evening before the workshop you will receive instruction and slide show. On the follow up evening session you will be asked to bring 5-10 of your winter images for a critique session that includes wine and cheese. Transportation will can be provided for a few participants others are expected to car pool.
Photograph of Sunrise at Vermilion lake by workshop participant Ana Rocha
See Robert's article on Winter Photography for tips on shooting in the Winter.
Beginner's Photography 1 Day Workshop $249 + GST (max of 3\class), Saturday Nov 6, or Tuesday December 28, 2010.
Photographers bring their cameras and manuals - any type of camera is fine. We will go through all the controls on your camera and how you should set and use them. Then after a quick lunch we will head out for a couple of hours of shooting to give you experience with the different controls. We then return to the studio and preview your images on the computer to determine their strengths and weaknesses. We cover things such as A, P, M, S modes, ISO speed, white balance, types of files and which are the best to use. We also look at metering modes, how to override your exposure meter and use the histogram feature to evaluate exposures. We also spend some time understanding the basics of composition light.. Transportation for afternoon shoot to and from Science & Art studio is provided by Robert Berdan. If you can't make one of these dates you can purchase a private session for $249.00 by purchasing a gift certificate.
Photoshop I - $249 (max of 5\class)- July 24, 2010, CS5 Photoshop I September 25, October 30th or November 27, 2010.
This one day Photoshop workshop in Science & Art's studio, runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and covers a variety of topics including:
- Introduction to photoshop interface and Adobe Bridge
- Calibrating your monitor and configuring photoshop
- RAW workflow - using Adobe Camera RAW
- Workflow for JPG or TIF files
- Colour correction by the number
- Quick & Easy Photoshop fixes, Red Eye, Perspective crop, etc
- Convert images to Black and White or Sepia
- Create BW image and return some of the original colour
- Repairing images using the clone tool
- Retouching a portrait
- Repairing old photos
- Extracting images from their background
- Simulate a neutral density gradient filter
- Use the Shadow Highlight tool
- Blending photos to make a panorama.
Preview sample of the Photoshop I manual here (PDF)
The workshop includes a 67 page color bookl, a DVD with images, tutorials and Quicktime movies showing each lesson step by step for easy review. All participants will have the opportunity to work on their own images. All participants will have use of a computer workstation with scanner and printer with photoshop CS4 extended on each computer. Lunch is included. You will learn more in this one day digital workshop then in any other similar program I know of - you do not have to have any previous photoshop experience though previous experience using a computer is strongly recommended. This is our most popular workshop program and it is now also available online.
NEW - This course is now available online for ONLY $99.00 One day Photoshop workshop participants can also access the online course for free - though they will receive a DVD that includes all the training videos and images.
Photoshop Level II - 1 day $249 -(Max of 5) July 25, 2010
This one day Photoshop Workshop is for folks that already know photoshop basics and would like to learn more advanced techniques including working with masks, channels, HDR imaging, creating actions or batch files, learn how to convert a picture into a painting or apply a digital orton. It is strongly recommended that participants have taken the Photoshop I workshop first or already have considerable experience with Photoshop. The workshop includes: a book of notes, DVD with image files and movie clips showing each step for quick and easy review. The workshop also includes lunch. Both Photoshop CS4 and CS5 extended are loaded on each computer.
Workshop Topics include:
2.1 Introduction to Curves.
2.2 Cross Processing using Curves
2.3 Adjustment Layers
2.4 Automated Adjustment Layers
2.5 Adjustment Layer Masks
2.6 Add a layer mask to reveal selected regions of a photograph
2.7 Create a Photomontage
2.8 Layer effects using Masks
2.9 Use scanned images to create Masks
3.0 Scan and convert an image into a high contrast BW Mask
3.1 Quick and easy Edge effects
3.2 Replace sky using alpha channel selection
3.3 Hand Colouring Black and White Images
3.4 Simulated Infrared Film
3.5 Replace colour command
3.6 Create Impressionistic Images - Digital Ortons
3.7 Combine Two Different Exposures to Increase Dynamic Range
3.8 Using an Action to Combine to Increase Dynamic Range.
3.9 Combine several exposures - HDR imaging.
4.0 Create Custom Actions
4.1 Batch Processing Files
4.2 Creating Web Galleries
4.3 Using the Picture Package
4.4 Create a PDF Slideshow
4.5 Adding Light rays to your photos
This course is also availble online for $99 + GST .
Photoshop Weekend Level I and LIevel II - $449 (max 5\class) November 20, 21, 2010.
This weekend workshop includes both Photoshop I and Photoshop II workshops back to back - see above for detail description of each workshop and list of the topics covered. The workshop includes over 138 pages of tutorials and notes, 2 DVDs with tutorial files, and Quicklime movies of each tutorial. Lunch is included on both days. On Saturday the workshop goes from 9 am to 5 pm and on Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. If you are coming from out of town, you can book a room at the Inn at Crowchild which is only a couple of blocks away.
Photoshop I and Photoshop II workshop books include detailed tutorials and you receive a DVD with all files and movies.
Photography\Photoshop weekend - $349 (max of 3\class), November 20, 21, 2010
This weekend workshop includes a full day of shooting on Saturday and a full day in the studio processing and preparing your digital images for printing on Sunday. The Wed night before there is slide show, orientation and equipment discussion in my studio. I will take you into the field and help you learn to use a digital camera, compose and take better pictures. On the Sunday we will process your digital images using Adobe photoshop. This workshop requires that participants have a digital camera and will cover a basic digital workflow, how to color correct and repair digital images. This workshop is suitable for anyone that would like to learn more about their digital camera and how to use it to photograph mountain landscapes and wildlife and then prepare their images for printing. Suitable for beginners to intermediate level of photographers. If you have a group of 2-3 participants I also offer this workshop privately at dates that may be more suitable for you. Transportation is included from my studio to and from shooting locations in the Mountain Parks. You will also receive a 65 page manual on photoshop tutorials, a CD and lunch is provided on the second day.
Spring Wildflower Workshop - Macrophotography $249 + GST Full Day Saturday June 11, and two evenings Wed June 8 and June 29 from 7:00-10 pm
This workshop includes two evenings from 7:30 -10 pm and a full day shooting on Saturday June 12 - 6:00 am to about 6 pm. The workshop involves short easy hikes to locations rich in wildflowers and is suitable for all level of photographers. On the last session participants are asked to bring 10 of their best images for critique. The workshop is led by Robert Berdan and we will be focusing on macrophotography techniques. This is one of our most popular workshops and recommend you book early if you do not want to be disappointed. There will also be opportunities to photograph landscapes and some wildlife. Participants can bring any kind of camera from compact to pro. Robert has some extra tripods, bean bags and other accessories you can borrow or try out. Robert can provide transportation for 3 participants - additional participants are asked to carpool.
Read Article on Wildflower Photography in the Canadian Rockies by R. Berdan or view Wildflower workshop movie
Spring wildflower workshop instructors R. Berdan (left) and Dave Lilly (on right)
Arctic Adventure Photography Workshop - Sept 5-11, 2010 (Max 8) Cost : $4,795.00 including GST
This seven-day program gives you the opportunity to capture the northern lights (aurora borealis), migratory wildlife and birds, including barren ground caribou, grizzly bears, tundra swans and peregrine falcons and discover the intricate beauty of the tundra. Learn about the exciting history of early explorers, including Sir John Franklin and the aboriginal peoples who traveled though this area. Includes Two nights in Yellowknife and four nights at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge 200 Km north of Yellowknife one the migration route of barren grounds caribou. Visit Peterson's Point Lodge web site to see maps and more photos of the area and learn more about this unique opportunity. Suitable for all level of photographers or anyone interested in exploring the tundra and viewing nature. Participants will be hiking over the tundra and should be able to walk a few km with their gear - we will also be traveling by boat. A pair of waterproof boots are a necessity on this trip. To learn more about photographing the Aurora and see a time lapse movie made in 2009 - Click here. If you have any photography or trip related questions you are welcome to call Robert Berdan at 403 247-2457 or email him with your questions at rberdan@scienceandart.org
View 7 min movie of Sept 9 Workshop highlights "Quest for Caribou and the Aurora".
For more information visit and to register visit : www.petersonspointlake.com/photography.html
View some images from our Sept 2009 Workshop Here - also check out the PDF at the bottom of the gallery for photos of the participants, Yellowknife and surrounding area.
BOOK EARLY FOR SEPTEMBER 2010 WORKSHOP
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GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE $249 + GST
You can purchase a gift certificate for $249 + GST. The gift certificate can be used toward any of our workshops, you can specify a specific workshop or you can leave it open so the person receiving the gift can sign up for which ever particular workshop they like. Alternatively, the Gift certificate can be used for private instruction for up to about 6 hours instruction at a time that is convenient for them. Please note participants must still register for a specific workshop and if the workshop is already full they will need to select another workshop at another time. Private training can be arranged almost anytime of year. (Note if you purchased a certificate and our prices increased, you may still use the certificate and do not have to pay any additional fee so your are protected from any price increases). For workshops costing more the $250 - the participant can simply pay the extra amount when they take the workshop.
Private Instruction available at $65\hr or you can purchase a gift certificate for $249\half day which includes about 7 hours in the field - or about 5 hours in front of the computer for photoshop training for photographers..
Private instruction is available on any aspect of photography, photoshop, or web design. I also offer 15 hour packages on photoshop or web design training for $499 + GST which usually involves meeting about once a week for 3 hours. For more detailed information on our programs see www.scienceandart.org/training.
Rent a Digital Camera Kit for only $50\day
If you don't own a digital SLR camera but you are considering purchasing one - I can rent you a camera package for the workshop for $50\day. The package includes a Nikon D2X 12 Megapixel pro camera, 17-70 mm lens and a 70-300 mm lens or 18-200 mm lens with filters, camera bag and lightweight tripod. This offer is only for workshop participants or anyone taking private training.
Workshop Cancellation Policy
Refunds: Due to the limited number of positions available in my workshops I do not offer refunds if you can not make it. If you are not able to make a workshop I offer you the ability to transfer to one of our other workshops of equivalent value and in some instances can arrange for a private session . I will even hold a spot for you the following year if you like.
Note about workshops
Anyone of the age of 13 and over (ages 13-17 require parents consent) is welcome to join us on our workshops. You don't need a fancy camera or tripod though we recommend a tripod if you have one. I have a few tripods so can lend a couple out. In regard to equipment if you are considering purchasing you may wish to wait for the first meeting and get our advice before doing so. If you don't have a camera - I can rent you a digital camera and several lenses for $50\day. (Nikon D2X with 17-70 mm and 75-300 mm lens). In general our workshops are designed for almost anyone between the ages of 13 and 100 so long as you are capable of walking short distances at a very easy pace. All participants in the field workshops will be required to sign a liability waiver that is standard for anyone participating at any kind of outdoor activity. If you have any questions about any of our workshops feel free to email or call Robert Berdan at 403 247-2457 in Calgary.
If you would like to know more or have questions about training or any workshop feel free to call or set an appointment to drop by my studio - you can reach me at: rberdan@scienceandart.org and at 403 247-2457
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