Winter Conference Arlington

Program

Here is the program for the 2023 Winter Conference.

Classes

ATPI will offer 105-minute in-depth classes Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Students and teachers should select two classes, plus two alternates, and fill in this information through the online registration form. Any class that lists “camera” as required means either a DSLR/mirrorless or phone.

H101 – Portraiture in a New Light
Learn about the benefits of LED lighting for capturing dramatic portraits for both video and still photography. Editing tips utilizing Adobe Camera RAW will also be demonstrated. Materials: camera

H102 – Advanced Photoshop Techniques
This class assumes at least one year of experience with Photoshop and will look at additional techniques for editing images. Materials: USB drive with 10-15 images

H103 – Painting With Light
Light. The raw material of photography. Come learn to use it as an artist uses oil paints to create their masterpieces. Materials: camera, black/dark clothing, tripod

H104 – Video Interviewing 101
Students learn the fundamentals of preparing for and conducting a video interview that includes more than just asking good follow-up questions but also includes framing and lighting. Materials: video camera or DSLR with video capability, tripod

H105 – Environmental Portrait
Take your subject out of a sterile environment and put him or her into an environment that tells us something about the subject. Go on location to see how to get the most out of a portrait situation. Materials: camera

H106 – Design and Composition
After a brief discussion of photographic design and aesthetics, you’ll participate in a walking tour on the UTA campus to examine ways of seeing photographically. Materials: camera

H107 – Studio Portraiture
Lighting styles and lighting quality, posing tips and working with subjects in a formal studio setting will all be covered. Materials: camera

H108 – Pinhole Photography
Learn how to make and use pinhole cameras. Materials: none

H109 – Shooting Workshop
Perfect for the first-year photo student. Learn how to be master of your camera. Composition, light metering in tricky situations, bulb and flash will all be covered. Bring your questions and your cameras! Materials: DSLR/mirrorless camera and external flash

H110 – Working with Shutter Speeds
Blurring motion. Stopping motion. Panning. From Eadweard Muybridge’s photos of a horse running to today’s bursting ballons here is your chance to experiment with some of these techniques. Materials: DSLR/mirrorless camera and tripod

H111 – SmartPhone Photography
Learn how to use some of the cool apps for smartphones to capture unique images. Materials: a smartphone with any of the following apps: Hipstamatic, Instagram, ProHDR, SnapSeed

Contests

On-site contests available to students and instructors.

H112 – Architectural Photography
Go out into the field and learn some of the skills required for photographing architectural interiors and exteriors. Materials: camera

H113 – Lighting on Location
Get the perfect lighting weather dealing with the bright sun of a daytime football game to the night lights. Learn how to control the lighting by balancing available light with fill flash as well as slow/rear curtain sync flash or how to avoid the use of flash at all with techniques for supplementing existing light. Materials: DSLR/mirrorless camera and external electronic flash

H114 – Working with Portable Flash
Learn techniques for controlling multiple portable strobes using external flash and pocket wizards. Materials: digital camera

H115 – Sports Photography
Learn ways to cover sports in the gym. Materials: DSLR/mirrorless camera, extra lenses

H116 – Fine Art Printing
Work with different paper types and other techniques to enhance fine art inkjet prints. Materials: USB drive with 8-10 images, preferably in RAW, PSD, or TIFF format

H117 – Cyanotype Large Scale Imagery
A classic alternative photography process that dates to the 1840’s, this fun and inexpensive process produces a blue image on paper or fabric. Students will learn how to create a negative, coat, dry, and expose large pieces of fabric to create body portraits. Materials: none

H118 – Table Top and Product Photography
Lighting and set-up of table top and small product photography with studio flash combining both products and food on different sets. The students will be able to work with different products with different lighting requirements and learn to use studio flash equipment. Materials: digital camera and tripod

H119 – Using Remotes to Extend Your Photographic Coverage
Learn about the equipment you’ll need and the strategies you’ll use when setting up a radio remote to fire a second camera that will allow you to make photographs from areas where you might not normally be allowed during various sports, news, or feature events. Materials: none

H120 – Lightroom: Best Practices for the New User
Learn the basics of Adobe Lightroom – creating catalogs, importing images and creating Collections and Smart Collections. Materials: USB drive with collection of images

H121 – Food Photography Hacks
Food always looks so yummy and perfect in commercial photos, but how do they do that? All secrets will be revealed in this tabletop hands-on workshop focused on commercial food photography and the tricks of the trade used to make food look like the superstar every time. Materials: DSLR/mirrorless camera, tripod (optional)

Register

Registration is now open. UTA asks for birthdate and emails for everyone.

H122 – Working with Models
Learn techniques for posing a model and working with light to capture the best portrait or advertising photograph. Materials: camera

H123 – Working with Apertures
From forced perspectives to selective focus, learn how your aperture settings have an impact on your photo Materials: DSLR/mirrorless camera, fast lens

H124 – Wetplate Photography
Learn the process and technique of making a modern version of the Tintype, which was first produced during the 1850’s. Students will learn how to pour, shoot and develop a portrait that they will be able to take home. Limited to one student per school. Materials: none required, but bring costumes for your portrait

H125 – Cinematography – Director Collaboration
Learn techniques for blocking, coverage and screen direction. Materials: none

H126 – Black and White Photograms
Experience the sights and smells of the darkroom by creating your own images worthy of Man Ray. Learn how light impacts photographic paper. Materials: bring personal items that are solid, translucent or transparent to use in the darkroom

H127 – Shooting Instant Film on Large Format
Get hands-on experience using a large format camera in a studio setting with off-camera lighting. Utilizing an Instax instant film back students can view their images within minutes and take their creations home with them. Materials: none

H128 – Cinematography Techniques for Advanced Students
This hands-on workshop is designed to give intensive experience with the technical properties of high-definition video camera and better understanding of the video image making from the aesthetic application to hands on experience. Materials: video camera or DSLR/mirrorless with video capability

H129 – Photoshop Workflow
A basic workflow for editing photographs for publications can help improve all of the images in your yearbook, newspaper or magazine. Materials: none

H130 – Branding a Body of Work
Learn how to select images for use in a physical or digital portfolio. Logo design, branding and marketing will be covered. Materials: 20 of your strongest images in high resolution on a USB drive

H131 – Writing for Video *NEW*
We will take a look at successful stories, talk about what made them successful, and break down some of the do’s and don’ts of writing for the screen. Will also review and discuss some of the industry standard writing software that is available. Materials: bring your own stories and time permitting, we’ll look at them and give feedback