UW Digital Photography Workshop by Michael AW and Mathieu Meur in Bali

The New Essential Digital Download Seraya Resort Bali; 11 to 17 August

First conceived in 2003 by some of the first digital shooters in Australia, Digital Downloads are workshop and shoot out competitions organized for divers who desire to improve their skill in underwater digital photography. Michael AW is pleased to announce that he has now refined the concept to take the event to a new level. Providing the workshop with modular course structure, participants will be able to achieve certification and acquire skills that are beyond just taking a technically correct photograph. The emphasis is to help aspiring photographers to compose and 'paint' a picture with a camera, using both natural and artificially lights. Catering for both Novice and Advanced shooters (Prosumer and DSLR), there are two course syllabuses to choose from: Absolute Essentials and Advanced Essentials.

Some of the principal modules are: Photographic Etiquette & Conservation issues, Exposure Techniques, Beyond Basic Techniques, Macro / Wide Angle Techniques, Elements to Successful Composition, How to Shoot for Competition, How to shoot with Models, How to get published, and advanced lighting Techniques to Post Processing - Photoshop & Printing Techniques.

Digital Download includes daily lesson modules on the techniques of successful Underwater Photography, from the basics of lighting, to advanced composition and essential elements of post editing using Photoshop and various tested software to create multi-media presentations. Though the program schedule allows for maximum shooting time, the lesson modules, formal and informal critique sessions ensure participants with essential techniques to acquire publishable images.

The workshop will be conducted by Michael AW and Mathieu Meur;

Michael AW : author Essential Guide to Digital Underwater Photography, 2 times winner BBC Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer, 3 times winner Antibes World Festival of Underwater Pictures, 3 times winner Nikon International Photographic competition.

Mathieu Meur: author Essential Guide to Digital Underwater Photography, author of PADI Digital Underwater Photographer distinctive specialty, jury member - CMAS World Championship of Underwater Photography,

The Download Package 6 boat dives, 6 guided shore dives, unlimited shore dives (unguided) Classroom Workshop & Critique session 12 formal classroom hours 7 day / 6 night twin share accommodation, with AB/F, lunch, dinner, transfers, welcome and award ceremony BBQ.

Event T-shirt, Essential Digital Underwater photography guide, course notes, Underwater Artists Conservatory Certificate, Option for PADI Digital Photography Certification, Awards and dive holiday prizes for Best & Most improved Candidates Find out more at http://www.underwaterartists.com or emaildownload@underwaterartists.com

Contributed by MichaelA added 2007-01-26