We had a really interesting second meeting last month which was enhanced by the power cut which had us all in the bar huddled over Andre’s laptop. Among the issues raised was the fact that members REALLY, REALLY do want more technical stuff to be included as part of these meetings.
The more experienced users said they felt it would be difficult to teach image manipulation (or photography in general) in a couple of minutes a month. Learning photography takes time and effort and is best achieved by reading, watching videos from photo magazine discs and downloading and completing a tutorial or two from the Internet each day.
As far as the club goes, however, it has been suggested that the experienced users get together and bring a technique video along to the meetings for members to copy onto their memory sticks, to take home to watch.
The other suggestion is that some time be set aside at the beginning of the second meeting to help members who are having problems. The more experienced will be happy to share their knowledge but do ask that members submit their pictures and definite question on how to do this or that, before meetings.
Allan will show off a PS technique for non-destructive dodging and burning at the meeting on 21 July but thereafter, members are asked to submit their pictures and questions before meetings.
You are reminded to being the environmental portrait you took as a result of the last meeting and a sample of the work of Galen Rowell. See you on the 21st at 7pm.
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