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PowerHour

PowerHour is back and better than ever! Instructor Eugene Wise runs free weekly training sessions that we affectionately call the PowerHour! PowerHour takes place in our store lobby every Thursday from 1pm-2pm.

Upcoming topics for the PowerHour!

No PowerHour This Week - May 3, 1:00 PM

Eugene will be out of town this week.

 

General Q&A - May 10, 1:00 PM

Bring all your photography-related questions, and Eugene will do his very best to answer them.

 

Lightroom Basics - May 17, 1:00 PM

This is a very basic introduction into Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Even if you are new to Lightroom or do not own it yet, don't worry, this class is perfect for you.

 

Product Photography and Editing - Special Guest Justin Dietert - May 24, 1:00 PM

Eugene is very pleased to announce Digital Pro Lab's own product photographer, Justin Dietert, will join PowerHour for a very special product photography lesson. This should be an awesome class that you don't want to miss.

 

Lightroom Develop Module Creating and Editing Presets - May 31, 1:00 PM

In this class we will install pre-built presets. Then, we will deconstruct them to see how they were created. Finally, we will reverse engineer those presets and build our own from scratch.

 

 

 

Past topics for the PowerHour!

Lightroom Beyond the Basics - Feb. 2, 1:00 PM

By default, Adobe Lightroom is set to work for most photographers' needs. In this class we will change some of the default settings to get Lightroom to work better for you. We will also look at some of the new features being added in the Lightroom 4 Beta. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions and learn from other photographers' questions. Feel free to bring your laptop and work along with Eugene.

 

Coming up "ROES"s - Feb. 9 , 1:00 PM

In this class, we will discuss some of the new products and options being added to DPL ROES. As a hint, we will be talking about something new that you may want to "book" in your calendar. We would also like to get your feedback on what new products or options you would like to see added to DPL ROES.

 

Darkroom 9.1, Is it time to upgrade? - Feb. 16, 1:00 PM

I get asked this question all the time: "Should I upgrade Darkroom?" Well, it depends on what version you are using, how you are using Darkroom, what it has that you like, and what it is you would like. In this class we will look primarily at Darkroom Core 9.1, discuss the added features and different upgrade options from Web Edition, Lab Edition, and older versions of Core and Pro. Hopefully I can help you can make a more informed decision on the best course of action. If you have questions about other versions of Darkroom, bring those with you along with your laptop.

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Color Management 101 - Feb. 23, 1:00 PM

In this class we will discuss how to work within a color managed workflow from capture to editing to print. This will be a basic overview of using the Colorchecker Passport to create camera profiles and use them in Lightroom. Second, we will discuss different Monitor and Calibration options to ensure your monitor is displaying your images as accurately as possible. Finally, we will talk about printer profiles and using them for soft proofing.

 

 

Lightroom Basics - Jan. 5, 1:00 PM

Do you shoot in RAW? Do you spend way too much time in Photoshop? If you answered "Yes" to either of these questions, or you are interested in learning what Adobe Lightroom can do for you, you need to attend this class.

 

Artwork without the Hard Work - Jan. 12, 1:00 PM

Everyone loves the new graphic options in DPL ROES. Most of them are from our good friends at Graphic Authority. In this class I will show you what is possible when you purchase a collection from them. These PSD templates are very full featured so that you can quickly add your image or edit the design until the cows come home. A basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop is recommended for this class.
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Off Camera Flash Demo - Jan. 19, 1:00 PM

This week we'll be having an in-store demo using the Pocket Wizard Flex and Mini. In this class we will talk about using your speedlight flash off your camera for simple studio style lighting on the go. We will also learn about using these devices with full ETTL Controls and Hi-Speed Syncing. This class is sure to be a crowd favorite.
Guest Speaker: Gabriel Gonzalez
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Selling your Photography Online - Jan. 26, 1:00 PM

With DPL Storefront you can now sell your images online, password protect, accept credit cards, and offer and charge what you would like. And the best part is, when you receive an order it comes directly into DPL ROES. If you are new to selling your images online or you are looking to replace your existing storefront, then this class is for you.

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Lightroom Q&A - March 1, 1:00 PM

In this class, we will discuss any Lightroom questions you may have, from presets to plugins, and catalogs to collections. This is a great opportunity to learn from Eugene and also your peers. This class is appropriate for beginners to advanced users. Bring your laptop and all your Lightroom questions.

 

Cameras 101 - March 8 , 1:00 PM

This class is geared more for the beginner to advanced amateur. Bring your camera! It doesn't matter if it is a point and shoot, high-end DSLR or even a film camera. Here you will find out why your images may not match the image in your mind's eye, and hopefully you will pick up a few tips and tricks to improve your photography. Be sure to bring the user's manual with you.

 

Lightroom Q&A - March 15, 1:00 PM

Just in case you missed this class on the first of the month, we are holding it for a second time. In this class, we will discuss any Lightroom questions you may have, from presets to plugins, and catalogs to collections. This is a great opportunity to learn from Eugene and also your peers. This class is appropriate for beginners to advanced users. Bring your laptop and all your Lightroom questions.

 

Lenses - March 22, 1:00 PM

This week we will be welcoming back our good friend, Gabriel Gonzalez, from The Camera Exchange. He will be bringing along a handful of lenses and will explain some of the differences between them such as focal lengths, aperture values, glass quality, and prices. This will be a hands-on demo, so bring your camera! This demo may help you find the next gift you buy for yourself. FYI: we will specifically be working with Canon and Nikon lenses.
Guest Speaker: Gabriel Gonzalez
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File Preparation using Photoshop CS5 - March 29, 1:00 PM

Are you using Adobe Photoshop to prepare your files for print? Are you using Photoshop properly to prepare your files? Photoshop is an amazing program, but learning to use it correctly can make all the difference in the quality of your output. Luckily, PowerHour is here to help. We will discuss cropping, image size, dpi, adjustment layers... all the basics to help you work safely and efficiently.

 

Become a Lightroom Power User - Library Module - April 5, 1:00 PM

This class will focus on organization using smart collections, keywords and metadata. You will learn Eugene's exclusive "Backwards Rating Method". We will also learn how to create export presets and metadata presets.
Those who attend will receive Eugene's Lightroom Keyboard Shortcut MousePad.

 

Cooking Raw Images - April 12, 1:00 PM

What do cooking and image editing have in common? When you cook for yourself, you get exactly what you want. However, if you don't know what you're doing, you might be better off letting a pro cook for you. The same goes for editing images. In this class, we will compare RAW and JPG files to see the differences in quality, file size, and workflow. Eugene wants to help you make the jump from letting your camera do the work for you, to cooking your own RAW images like a pro!

 

Become a Lightroom Power User - Develop Module - April 19, 1:00 PM

This class will focus on editing and syncing images. We will also create, modify and organize Lightroom Develop module presets. Those who attend will receive Eugene's LR Presets 7 (a CD with 10 all new Lightroom Develop module Presets). Bring your Laptop.

 

Become a Lightroom Power User - Web Module - April 26, 1:00 PM

In this class we will look at some of the different options you have on publishing to a website. Basic HTML knowledge is highly suggested to attend this class.