camera courses

Cavalcade Color School of Photography
Spring Workshops

Small Groups
Hands On Instruction
Limited Registration
Pre-payment Required


Course #101
Introduction / Beginner
Basic Operation of Your Digital Camera
Learn to take, review & delete photos: navigate the menu, review buttons, dials & settings, set optimum quality & size, use auto focus, zoom & flash, understand the difference between memory card delete & format, managing battery power & camera care.
Monday, March 8, 2010
2:00pm to 4:30 pm
$45.00 + tax

Course #102 
Intermediate
There's More than Automatic
Learning to use scene settings (for portrait, landscape, closeup, moving subjects, etc). Applying specific features of the advanced/compact digital camera; continuous shot, self timer, video mode. Exploring the Menu options, changing focus & metering settings, dealing with backlight & flash, introduction to ISO, white balance & histograms.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
10:00 am to 12.30 pm
$45.00 + tax

Course #104
Advanced
Getting the Most from your Digital Camera
Using advanced camera features; applying functions such as ISO, white balance, histogram, exposure compensation, shutter & aperture priority & depth of field; for advanced compact cameras that have P, S or Tx, A & M settings.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
2:00pm to 4.30 pm
$45.00 + tax


Course #201
Introductory DSLR
What are all these buttons & dials for?
Learn the basics of DSLR operation - navigate the menu, apply automatic & preset
scene settings, set image quality & size, use auto focus, wide angle & telephoto,  stabilization, flash, care of memory cards, battery power & camera cleaning.
Thursday, March 23, 2010
2:00pm to 4.30 pm
$45.00 + tax

Course #204
DSLR Detailed Settings / A Switch from Automatic
Continue learning; using (P) Program settings & various menu options; focus, metering, color mode, file formats. Apply specific features of the DSLR camera; continuous frame, self timer, remote, video / live view, flash. Introduction to ISO, white balance, histogram, S or Tx, A, M settings & access detailed image data.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
10:00 am to 12.30 pm
$45.00 + tax

Course #202
Advanced DSLR
Getting More using your DSLR Camera
Using manual & creative features; applying functions such as ISO, white balance, histogram, exposure compensation, shutter & aperture priority, depth of field, multiple exposure & image overlay.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
2:00 to 4.30 pm
$45.00 + tax

Huntsville Highlights Series

Course #401
Close Ups/ Macro
Floral & Insects
Learn to use specific settings to get the best macro image -fill the frame with a close up of the subject & show crisp detail. Apply tips on composition, depth of field, fill flash, WB changes & tripod use. Includes a Huntsville walk-a-about in town for guided practice photographing flowers and little creatures.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
2:00pm to 4.30 pm
$55.00 + tax

Course #402
Scenery
Water & Landscape
Learn to use your camera features & settings to make creative scenery pictures - adjust shutter speed & aperture or apply preset scene modes. Discover tips on composition, focus & light metering & polarization. Time includes an outing to Huntsville locks area to practice & apply learned techniques.
Friday, April 30, 2010
1:00pm to 3.30 pm
$55.00 + tax

Course #404
Sports Photography
Capturing Action
Explore settings & learn to apply specific camera features to successfully photograph moving subjects in various lighting situations. Apply preset & manual setting, rapid shot, panning, continuous focus, WB & ISO and use shutter priority - to stop or accentuate subject motion.  Includes a practice time at a local event capturing sports action.
Date & time to be announced
$55.00 + tax

Course #307
Using Flash & Lighting
The Importance of Light
Examine the basics of quantity & quality of light to determine proper exposure. Change camera settings such as ISO, WB - color & temperature of light & read histogram for  immediate feedback. See effects on subject when flash is applied & alternate light sources used. Includes portrait studio examples.
Friday, May 14, 2010
2:00pm to 4.30 pm
$55.00 + tax

Course #304
Camera & Computers
Transfer & Store your Pictures
The basics of uploading your photos from camera to computer: Using USB cable & card
reader, Windows file storage, organization, burn a CD/ DVD, slide show viewing & AV systems, using movie files, USB key, digital picture frames, making prints & sending photos by email. Bring a laptop if desired.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
2:00pm to 4.30 pm
$55.00 + tax

Personalized Instruction
Customized One on One lessons are available, in class or in home, starting at a rate of $50.00 hour.
Contact store or instructor for details.

Cancellation policy: Registration fee is fully refundable up to one week prior to course date. Cavalcade Color Lab reserves the right to cancel a course if there is insufficient registration.