Fundamentals Zone1
Introduction to Digital Workflow

This two day workshop is offered for free as a foundation course and introduction to the Zone System, led by Daniele Longo. The course will take place on the xth and xth of June 2021 from 10am EDT to 12 Noon EDT via Zoom. Registration required.

Zone 1

ZONE I is an introduction to the best digital workflow practices, on how to store, handle and organize your files. We will start with the two go-to programs for developing Raw files. After this, we will be ready to dive deep into the Adobe Photoshop tools and editing functions.

This module will introduce you to and cover:

  • A Review of all the major Photoshop tools
  • Explore best performance practices
  • Explore Photoshop selections and cut out methods
  • How to best to sharpen images
  • Frequency separation for a perfect-looking skin
  • Layers
  • Adjustment layers and non-destructive methods of photo editing.

Finally, we will introduce you to the photo composite.

This class is offered for free as a foundation course and  introduction to the Zone system. Registration is required.

2Days
Duration
25%
Difficulty

What is Covered

Lightroom Workflow
Storing and handling Files, creating Back ups, tethering with Lightroom

Capture One
Tethering and Raw files developing

Camera Raw
Raw files developing

Photoshop Overview
UI, Setting preferences, Navigation

Photoshop Tools
Brush, Clone, Patch, Spot Healing, Gradient, Bucket, Transform, Crop, Lens Correction, Liquify

Photoshop Selections + Cut out
Pen tool, Magic Wand, Lasso, Marquee, Selection and Mask

Photoshop Performance
Automate, Script, Resizing Images, Saving Files, Action, Tabs, Guides Rulers and Grid

Photoshop Sharpening methods
High pass, Sharpening filters, Sharpening tool

Photoshop Frequency Separation
For retouching skin

Photoshop layers Non Destructive Methods
Layers, Adjustment Layers, Layer Options, Masking, Blending modes, Smart Objects

Photoshop Overview on Color and Exposure Adjustment
Curves, Level, Exposure, Color Balance, Color Filter, Selective Color, Gradient Map, Saturation

Photoshop Composite
Double Expose effect, Basic Composite With background swap

This class is offered for free as a foundation course and  introduction to the Zone system. Registration is required.

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