Introduction to the Digital Imaging Workflow for Underwater Photography

by Bonnie Pelnar

Your media cards are full! Now what? This course covers the basics of what you'll need to do next to get your images from camera to computer, then delves into the many options available to you once you get them there.

If you are a photographer who is not interested in retouching and manipulating, or are a bit "technophobic", this course is for you. The course does require a basic working knowledge of your computer and how to move around some of the more popular software applications, but doesn't get into nearly as much technical detail as the more advanced course, Intermediate Digital Workflow & Image Manipulation for Underwater Photography.

Includes basic color adjustments using Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 and discusses basic color correction do's and dont's when adjusting your images.

Includes the following topics:

- Transferring images from your camera to your computer

- File format basics

- Basics of file naming, organizing, and storage

- Improving your images in Adobe Elements 2

      • Getting set up for the best performance
      • The file browser
      • Rotate and aligning horizons
      • Cropping
      • Resizing images
      • Making dull images shine
      • Adjusting the color
      • Adding a frame
      • Playing around with filters and effects
      • Sharpening and blurring
      • Cut and paste
      • Adding type
      • Preparing images for the web

- Sending images by email

- Getting great results from desktop printers and online photo services

If you would like to receive an email when the course is available please use this form and you'll be one of the first to know when the course goes live. If you have any suggestions for topics to be included in this course, let us know.