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see also City of Sacramento Digital Photography Classes

Note:  The new classes are coming! 
Scrapbooking Magic is now added, see below

     
Preserving Your Family's Memories
at the Learning Exchange of Sacramento, California, USA
$49.00 + 3.00 material fee.  (Registration is extra if you are not a Learning Exchange Member)

 

Do you have fading family photos?  Old film reels or video cassettes?  Have you recorded interviews with grandparents; do you know how to start?  Do you know how to save these treasures?  Are you using digital cameras and camcorders?  Are you archiving the contents to the right materials?  Did you know inks, disks and hard drives all have limited life spans?  What can you do?  Come to a Doctor Legacy class and learn more about becoming a guardian for your family’s memories.

Come join the excitement during this 3 hour class!

Upcoming Dates:
TBA

 

Learn about digital cameras so you can make the right choice!     
Digital Cameras - What to know before you buy

at the Learning Exchange of Sacramento, California, USA
$39.00 

Thinking about buying your next digital camera?  Do you know what type of features you need that fit within your budge?  Preparing to get your first or second DSLR? Learn what to look for and what to avoid. Course will also include information about:
  • DSLRs and "Point and Shoots" where are they today?  Do you know what you want?
  • When buying a DSLR why are lenses so important?  Why will one series only work well on less expensive cameras?
  • What ergonomics and usability features do you need/want?
  • Understanding what megapixels are and how they are not the core measurement of quality.
  • Video formats, how can high definition come in different sizes?
  • Downloading your photos to your computer or the web.
  • Tips and tricks for taking better digital photographs. 
  • Understanding how to manage and save your picture files.
  • Learning how you can send photo books, specialized framed or assembled photo gifts for your friends and family without leaving your home.

If you have already have a digital camera, bring it with you for show & tell as camera features are discussed.

An engaging 2 hour class to learn more about digital camera features & technology, accessories and shopping tips!   
Upcoming dates
TBA
 

 

       Digital Photo Editing!
at the Learning Exchange of Sacramento, California, USA
$49.00  + 2.00 material fee 
Digital cameras, scanners and photo CDs are almost everywhere!  Whether you want to do professional work or capture family moments you can enjoy using your computer to edit your photos.  Step-by-step demos show you how to download, edit and enhance images.  Learn what the different file types are; prepare your photos for the Internet, email and more.  Tips on best camera and scanner settings are provided.  Class is a fun introduction to the Digital Magic class (also applies to other editing software).  Questions?  Write to me at andy@doctorlegacy.com 

An informative 3-hour class! Attend one of the classes below:
Upcoming dates:
TBA

 

Learn about fixing, enhancing & sharing photos!       
Digital Magic! Adobe PhotoShop Elements V8
at the Learning Exchange of Sacramento, California, USA
$69.00 + 3.00 material fee. 
A 6 hour class on digital imaging and PhotoShop Elements Version 8, one of the best amateur photographer editing packages. This great software allows you to:  create sophisticated effects and edits to photographs, create portable slide shows, VCDs, cards, calendars and much more.   Best yet is the software price! (Versus PhotoShop CS4 which runs around $600!  PhotoShop Elements is under $100! The software is available through BestBuy, COSTCO and many other fine establishments!   Click here to download a trial version of PhotoShop Elements V8. Also, learn basics about image files that will help you no matter what editing software you purchase.  

This course will help you:

  • Optimize photos for emails and the web.
  • Learn how to use the "Healing Brush".
  • Adjust, change and give your photos special effects.
  • Restore old photographs.
  • Learn how to manage and archive your image files.
  • Better understand print resolution and how to get the best quality photos/scans.
  • Learn what "layers" are and use them to create visual effects.
  • Learn how to make and distribute PDF (Adobe Acrobat) slide shows & PowerPoint slide shows.

The instructor will provide a wireless keyboard and mouse to be passed around the class to help the learning process.

Please - no camcorders or voice recorders.

Prerequisite:  PhotoShop Elements 8 will be demonstrated on a Windows 7 operating system. (the concepts apply to most systems purchased within the last 3 or 4 years).  Questions?  Write to me at andy@doctorlegacy.com 

An informative 6-hour class! Attend one of the classes below:
NOTE:  PACKING A LUNCH FOR THE 30 MINUTE BREAK IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Upcoming dates:
TBA
Learn more at
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Scrapbooking Magic/Digital Scrapbooking (with Adobe Photoshop Elements V8)
at the Learning Exchange of Sacramento, California, USA
$69.00 + 3.00 material fee. 
 

 

A 6 hour class on digital imaging and PhotoShop Elements Version 8, one of the best amateur photo editing packages. 

This course will help you learn how to:

  • Create simple backgrounds with photographs and scans
  • Embellish and give more of a 3d look with shadows
  • Make your own “die cut” effects on your layouts
  • Use the "Healing Brush" to remove skin imperfections
  • Correct your photos.
  • Manage your scrapbooking files with the “Organizer”.
  • Use layers to create visually stunning scrapbook pages.

The instructor will provide a wireless keyboard and mouse to be passed around the class to help the learning process.

Please bring one scrap of your favorite paper or fabric and one small object you would like to see possibly used in the demonstrations.

A fun 6 hour class about creating scrapbook pages and layouts!
Upcoming Dates:  
TBA
Learn more at
Learning Exchange

Digital Video Magic (Adobe Premiere Elements V8)

at the Learning Exchange of Sacramento, California, USA
$69.00 + 3.00 material fee.

Learn how to create home and/or business movies with the powerful Adobe Premiere Elements V8!  Learn how to create DVD disc menus with customized backgrounds.   Learn what type of computer configuration you should get so you can enjoy making professional looking videos.  Receive tips about the video production process, from planning to shooting, editing and creating a video DVD.

The instructor will provide a wireless keyboard and mouse to be passed around the class to help the learning process.

Please - no camcorders or voice recorders.

Prerequisite:  Adobe Premiere Elements 8 will be demonstrated on a Windows 7 operating system.  Questions?  Write to me at Andy@DoctorLegacy.com   

A fun 6 hour class about editing video and creating DVDs!
Please - no camcorders or voice recorders.  
Upcoming Dates:
TBA

 

Want to take a Digital Camera Workshop with Andy?  They are offered through the following Parks and Recreation locations: Elk Grove, Carmichael and Arcade Creek.

This page last updated 08/28/2010

contents copyright Andy Pischalnikoff

Questions? Comments?  Write to: Andy@DoctorLegacy.com