Winter Conference Arlington

Program

The program will be available the week of the 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
See the magic that entranced early photography enthusiasts by making and creating images with the most basic photographic device: the pinhole camera. Materials: light-proof container with a close-fitting, light-proof lid, such as gift box, cookie tin, oatmeal box, etc. Must be completely opaque/light tight.

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
After a short discussion about technique and logistics, we will go out into the field and practice some of those skills required for photographing architectural interiors and exteriors. Materials: camera

H113 – Lighting on Location
Get the perfect lighting whether 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 – Advanced Studio Lighting
For students with a working understanding of off-camera flash or who have taken the Studio Portraiture class at a previous Winter Conference, this class will work with gelled lights, multiple strobe setups and the use of specialty modifiers. Materials: DSLR/mirrorless camera

H120 – Cinematography
Dive into important elements of camera craft in narrative filmmaking. We will break down how to plan and shoot coverage of a scene, important considerations when choosing shots and equipment and how to motivate these decisions to complement the story and the shooting environment. Materials: video capable camera

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 – Tintype 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

H125 – Adobe Photoshop Certification Mini Prep Course
Need help on where to start to get Adobe Photoshop Certified? This class can help students and teachers learn what to expect from the Adobe Photoshop Certification Exam. Practice some Photoshop skills using some hands-on Photoshop tutorials to help prep for Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) certification. Materials: laptop with Adobe Photoshop installed (make sure you can log into your Adobe account)

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 and chemistry affects photographic paper. Materials: bring personal items that are solid, translucent or transparent to use in the darkroom

H127 – Photo Editing Workshop
This class focuses on image selection, usage, and design relative to context, storytelling, and desired impact in print and online. Design techniques, including scaling, proportion, sequencing, and visual variety will be explored. Materials: none

H128 – Mobile Filmmaking Workshop
Learn how to use software and hardware to make great films with your mobile phone. Materials: students should download the Black Magic camera app (free for IOS and Android)

H129 – Locations 101
A short workshop in finding and deciding on locations for film/photo shoots, followed by a scavenger hunt where participants use prompts to find spots in and around the FAB building to take photos/videos. Materials: camera

H130 – Writing for Video
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

H131 – DIY Photo Zines
Students will learn how to create their own 1-sheet photo zine using their photography and creative design skills. Through exploration of layout, sequencing, and storytelling, students will discover how to turn their images into a cohesive visual narrative. Materials: laptop, Folder with 10-15 photos, Optional: magazines/newspaper