Improve your Editing skills. Learn Import and Editing skills in Lightroom Classic CC at Pacific Grove Adult School. We get together on Thursday night at 6 for a couple of hours and I guide you through the process of Importing and editing in a collegial atmosphere. We provide the computers, instruction, handouts and good company. You can register online at www.pgadult.org or call a human at 831-646-6580. Look forward to seeing you there.
DNG Converter 11.2.1 beta released for Interim new camera support
This was posted on the Photoshop Family site this morning via email.
DNG Converter is free. Digital Negative (DNG) is a publicly available archival format for raw files which are generated by various digital cameras. This addresses the lack of an open standard for raw files created by individual camera models and ensures that photographers easily access their files.
Since we had some shipping cameras that were currently unsupported in Camera Raw and Lightroom, we posted a beta version of the DNG Converter 11.2.1 today. You can find it here:
You may have to copy and paste the links into your web browser.
Win - https://supportdownloads.adobe.com/detail.jsp?ftpID=6641
Mac - https://supportdownloads.adobe.com/detail.jsp?ftpID=6639
Support for the following cameras was included:
Canon EOS RP
Panasonic LUMIX DC-FZ1000M2 (DC-FZ10002)
Panasonic LUMIX DC-S1
Panasonic LUMIX DC-S1R
Panasonic LUMIX DC-ZS80 (DC-TZ95, DC-TZ96, DC-TZ97)
Sony A6400 (ILCE-6400)
Instructions for using the DNG Converter can be found here: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/adobe-dng-converter.html
Pacific Grove Adult School Spring Registration is Open March 11 2019
Pacific Grove Adult School Spring Class Registration now Opens March 11 2019. Please join us for the following classes:
Editing in Lightroom Classic CC. Class begins on Thursday, March 28, 5:30-8:30 PM for 10 weeks. This course is a basic class that covers Importing and Development module. We use the Lightroom Classic book by Scott Kelby as a guide and reference. There is a handout each week students to take home for reference. The class is conducted in the MacLab but PC laptops are welcome and we give basic instruction in how to use our iMac computers. Once you have Lightroom open the program looks and acts the same. Keyboard commands are given for both platforms. Fee is $150 and does include the textbook. It is recommended that you have recent copy of Lightroom at home or intend to acquire one during the course. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.
Basic Photography Skills. This course is for the person who wants to get off Auto and use more features on their camera or refresh skills that have been gotten a little rusty. We cover Aperture and Shutter Priority, Depth of Field, Focal Length, Composition, Focus, Metering and more. The class meets Tuesday afternoon from 1-4 PM starting March 26 2019 for 10 weeks. The fee is $150. You can register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.
Advanced Photography Skills
This course is for the photographer who wants to build on the skills presented in Basic and Intermediate Photography. This course will cover a review of aperture priority, shutter priority, depth of field, focal length and composition and introduce the histogram, Hyperfocal Distance, Light meters, Raw, bracketing and HDR concepts as well as the history of landscape photography to the student. One field trip will be part of this course. This class starts on March 25 2019. The fee is $150 for 10 weeks. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.
Photoshop for Lightroom Users Class
Photoshop for Lightroom users is a course I am developing. I would like to beta test it at a class here at the studio one night a week for eight week. I am sending this out to see how many people would be interested. It would require that you have a laptop with Lightroom and Photoshop on it. We can accommodate 4 or 5 students. The fee will be the $299 for 8 classes. Start date June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3rd, July 10, 17, 24, 31. Please respond to this blog post using the email link or email me directly with questions or comments. We will be using the Photoshop for Lightroom Users by Scott Kelby. Thank you for your interest. Barbara Moon Batista
©Batista Moon Studio, iPhone XS, ISO 25, 1/120 sec at f/1.8, 4.25 mm
The Rocket Soup Story
This story is inspired by a young man whom we recently worked with on a food photoshoot. Time can drag a bit on a food shoot as you wait for things to come together. I was talking to this young man who was in charge of this particular assignment and we got onto his recent decision to try out being a vegan. We eventually got around to the philosophy of food choice and lifestyle.
“Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan. Distinctions may be made between several categories of veganism. Dietary vegans refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances”. Wikipedia. I shall stick with the diet aspect of the philosophy.
This young man had been on his new vegan diet for about 8 months and his wife actually inspired him to join her on this adventure. He was a former meat eater and in particular loves cheese. We talked at length about the health benefits of a plant based diet and the impact of consuming animal products on the planet ecosystem. I came to realize that this was not the first time I had encountered this conscious decision to alter lifestyle. It is no longer one that you can make if you are affluent. There is a growing concern among several generations about the impact of how we live on the planet. Our choices are shaping the future.
I have begun to consciously choose more plant based items to consume and add that to my list of singular efforts to combat climate change. Just as I was thinking about this issue each day and learning a bit more about blending the vegan lifestyle choices into my animal by product lifestyle, Food & Wine Magazine arrived. The cover photograph was one of Rocket Soup. I checked it out and there were no animal by products in it with the exception of Greek Yogurt as a finishing touch.
I celebrate my new appreciation of the vegan lifestyle with the recipe and my own photograph of the Rocket Soup. Excerpted from Food & Wine , January 2019
Rocket Soup (Shorbat Jarjir)
The Palestinian soup is all about the greens and stock. Seek out spicier, mature arugula at the store or farm stand, and break out a homemade batch of broth from the freezer (or use your favorite store-bought brand). A final dollop of Greek yogurt adds just the right amount of richness. (Optional).
2 Tbsp. light olive oil
1 medium yellow onion roughly chopped (about 2 cups)
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. grated fresh nutmeg
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1 medium russet potato, chopped
4 cups homemade or low sodium vegetable stock
7 oz. arugula
5 1/4 oz. fresh spinach
1 oz. cilantro springs (about 1/2 cup packed)
Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt for serving (optional)
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil for serving
Heat light olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring often, just until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in numeric, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice: cook, stirring often, 2 minutes. Add potato and stock, and bring to a simmer (medium heat). Cook until potato is tender, about 10 minutes.
Reserve a handful of arugula for garnish. Add spinach, cilantro, and remaining arugula to pan. Bring to a simmer over medium, and cook 10 minutes. Working in batches, transfer soup to a blender. Secure lid on blender, and remove center piece of lid to allow steam to escape. Place a clean kitchen towel over opening. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Divide among 4 bowls.
Top each serving with a generous spoonful of Greek yogurt (optional), some of the reserved arugula, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
Note: Arugula has been enjoyed by the Italians and French for centuries. It has become popular in the US somewhat more recently. Other names - rucola, roquette or rocket. Rocket is a derivative of the French “roquette”.
Arugula is very versatile and nutritious. It is high in Vitamins A and C, good source of calcium and Vitamin K. It has a delightful peppery flavor. Too with olive oil and a splash of lemon and top with shaved Parmesan cheese (non-vegans).
Idea: Arugula Pesto
©Barbara Moon Batista
A VERY PESTO CHRISTMAS
Christmas Eve I was feeling a bit creative. There was this pesto plant left over from a project in the fall just hanging on. The poor little thing was perched in among all of the Christmas plants looking quite out of place. The thought of Christmas Eve pesto with pasta was suddenly quite clear in my minds eye.. A noble end for a plant that saw us through so many various dishes of Heirloom tomatoes with mozzarella, garnish for summer soups and appetizers.
I assembled my tools: A very senior food processor, basil plant, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan and Romano cheese, and my Silver Palette Cookbook (favorite go to book).
Here is the recipe:
2-3 cups of fresh basil leaves, thoroughly washed and patted dry
4 good size garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 cup pine nuts (pignolas) or shelled walnuts
1 cup best quality olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (imported if you can find)
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese (imported if you can find)
Salt and Pepper to taste (Optional for special diets).
Combine the basil, garlic and nuts into the bowl of a food processor-or halve the recipe into a blender-and chop.
Leave the motor running and add the olive oil in a slow, steady, stream.
Shut off the motor, add the cheeses, a big pinch of salt and a liberal grinding of pepper (optional). Process briefly to combine, then scrape out into a bowl and cover until ready to use.
2 cups, enough to sauce 2 pounds of pasta.
I served it over Beef Bolognese Ravioli from Trader Joe’s with a salad and bread. It was good if I do say so myself. You will have to imagine the photograph of the final meal as I was so excited to have made pesto I forgot to document the result.
I put the balance into small canning jars as a gift to a special friend. You can keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or freeze in ice cube trays for use later on in the winter and spring.
Dedicated to out of season Basil plants.
Pacific Grove Adult School Winter Registration is Open Dec 10, 2018
Pacific Grove Adult School Winter Class Registration now Open. Please join us for the following classes:
Editing in Lightroom Classic CC. Class begins on Thursday, January 10th, 5:30-8:30 PM for 10 weeks. This course is a basic class that covers Importing and Development module. We use the Lightroom Classic book by Scott Kelby as a guide and reference. There is a handout each week students to take home for reference. The class is conducted in the MacLab but PC laptops are welcome and we give basic instruction in how to use our iMac computers. Once you have Lightroom open the program looks and acts the same. Keyboard commands are given for both platforms. Fee is $150 and does include the textbook. It is recommended that you have recent copy of Lightroom at home or intend to acquire one during the course. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.
Basic Photography Skills. This course is for the person who wants to get off Auto and use more features on their camera or refresh skills that have been gotten a little rusty. We cover Aperture and Shutter Priority, Depth of Field, Focal Length, Composition, Focus, Metering and more. The class meets Tuesday afternoon from 1-4 PM starting January 8 2019 for 10 weeks. The fee is $150. You can register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.
Give a Lesson as a Gift to yourself or Another- 20% Discount
Extending the Black Friday offer to January 6, 2019. Treat yourself or family to some Lightroom Tutoring, Camera Basics, Private Field Trip on the Big Sur Coast, Monterey, Moss Landing, Santa Cruz, Mission San Antonio and so forth.
Private Lessons are great way to get your Questions answered. When you book a lesson we will ask you what you would like to learn more about. We can then set up a time that works for you in the field or as a private lesson in our studio or yours. Subject that might be of interest include Basic Camera (what are all of those buttons), Image critique, Photoshop, Lightroom, Lighting (Portrait or Still Life), Drone Basics and more.
Out of the Area? We can give a lesson on a remote software, Team Viewer (it is a free download). We log onto your computer via Team Viewer and we can see your desktop and begin answering your questions. Really magical when you think about it.
We are offering a 20% discount this weekend in gratitude for all of the gifts of friendships we have received this year.
Contact us by email at barbara.moon@batistamoon.com for fees and any other questions you may have. We will send your gift in a beautiful card with a print you choose can from a selection for this promotion.
Offer Ends Jan 6 2018. Watch for other promotions.
Inertia - Excerpt from Advice for Photographers, The Next Step by Al Weber
The second most asked question I get from students and fellow photographs is how do I overcome inertia? “I just can’t seem to get going.” My mentor and friend Al Weber wrote a sweet little book ADVICE FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: THE NEXT STEP and I reached inside for a few gems from my departed friend.
page 22 GET THE BALL ROLLING: Overcome Inertia
“There is no equal to self learning, once inertia is overcome. Inertia is a fascinating condition, maybe best described in Physics books, but my trusty 1941 Webster, has a full page dealing with inertia and related words. I like idleness. That’s simple enough. From inertia we need to consider the word inert. I like destitute of power of moving, but consider passive, lazy, supine, slothful, stupid, lethargic, apathetic and dead.
Inert, as in inertia therefore, must be overcome. It may be easier to overcome inertia at 6 AM when one has a 9 to 5 job. The incentive to move may be easier when one is told to move, by a boss. To the artist inertia has a whole different meaning. It has to be dealt with from within by the individual.
Overcoming inertia is like going to the dentist. You know you should, but you don’t really want to. The good news is that once one begins to overcome inertia, the initial push takes the most energy. As inertia gives way to movement, it takes less and less energy.
At one time or another we have all had to push a stalled car. At first the damned thing just doesn’t want to move. It’s stuck, it’s heavy, it is in fact inertia. So we push harder and finally it budges. Then it begins to move along, and finally we have it rolling, at which point it takes much less energy to keep it moving and then it took to get it started.
The exact same situation exists, mentally, in the self learning process. Overcoming inertia is not limited to attacking idleness. It takes work also to change a direction. Sometime we get complacent or comfortable in some mode, and although we know it is time for change, we resist putting out the energy to do it (accepting digital photography might be an example). I don't know.
I do now it is a constant presence for many of us, and has to be dealt with each and every day. Let it slide, be complacent for a day, you lose. “ Al Weber
My thoughts: I often see in students the passion for learning photography and post production products such as Lightroom and Photoshop. The passion often turns to inertia once the student realizes that overcoming inertia is the only path to learning on a regular if not daily basis.
Lesson: Overcome inertia.
Competition - Exert from Art & Fear by Ted Orland & David Bayles
I get comments, questions and statements about “competition” all of the time while teaching photography. It is a discussion fraught with fear, anxiety and self worth. I find this excerpt from the book ART & FEAR by Ted Orland and David Bayles very insightful and helpful.
There’s no denying competition. It’s hard-wired into us. It’s chemical. Good athletes bank on that surge of energy that arises in the instant of knowing they can overtake the runner just ahead. Good artists thrive on exhibit and publication deadlines, on working twenty hours straight to see the pots are glazed and fired just so, on making their next work better then their last. The urge to compete provides a source of raw energy, and for that purpose alone it can be exceptionally useful. In a healthy artistic environment, that energy is directed inward to fulfill one’s own potential. In a healthy artistic environment, artists are not in competition with each other.
Unfortunately, healthy artistic environments are about as common as unicorns. We live in a society that encourages competition at demonstrably vicious levels, and sets a hard and accountable yardstick for judging who wins. It’s easier to create artists in terms of the recognition they’ve received (which is compared) then in terms of the pieces they’ve made (which may be as different as apples and waltzes) And when that happens, competition centers not on making work, but on collecting the symbols of acceptance and approval of that work - N.E.A. Grants, a Show at Gallerie d’jour, a celebrity profile in the New Yorker and the like.
Take to extremes, such competition slides into needless (and often self-destructive) comparison with the fortunes of others. W.C. Fields became enraged at the mere mention of Charlie Chaplin’s name; Milton suffered lifelong depression from ongoing self comparison with Shakespeare; Solieri went a bit more insane each time he compared his music to Mozart’s. (and who among us would welcome that comparison!?) Fear that you’re not getting your fair share of recognition lead to anger and bitterness. Fear that you’re not as good as a fellow artist leads to depression.
Admittedly, few of us are above feeling a momentary stab of pain when someone else wins the fellowship we sought or a secret rush of triumph when we scoop up the same prize. (Kingsley Amis allowed that when he’d start writing a new novel, part of his motive was,” I’m going to show them this time!”) But occasional competitive grousing is a healthy step removed from equating success with standing atop the bodies of your peers. If nothing else it’s hard to claim victory when your imagined competitors may be entirely unaware of your existence - after all, some may have already been dead for a century. Quite plausibly they don’t win, while you - sooner or later - will lose. In some forms of comparison, defeat is all but inevitable.
But regardless of the yardstick used, all competitors share one telling characteristic: they know whee they rank in the pack. Avid competitors check their ranking constantly. Obsessive competitors simply equate with self - a chancy gambit, but one that works (when it does work) by tapping a source of energy that makes them work harder at their art, and almost always makes them good careerists. When sense of self depends so directly upon the ranking bestowed by the outside world, motivation to produce work that brings high rating sis extreme. In not knowing how to tell yourself that your work is OK, you may be driven to the top of the heap in trying to get the rest of the world to tell you.
In theory this is a perfectly valid approach - the tricky part is finding the right yardstick for measuring your accomplishments. What makes competition in the arts a slippery issue is simply that there’s rarely any consensus about what your best work is. Moreover, what’s important about each new piece is not whether it is better than you previous efforts but the ways in which it is similar or different. The meaningful comparison between two Bach fugues is not how they rank, but how they work.
When things go really well in your art making, all the pieces you make have a life to them, regardless of how they stack up as personal favorites. After all, they’re all your babies. It can even be argued that you have an obligation to explore the possible variations given that a single artistic question can yield many right answers. Productive times encourage you to build an extended body of work, one where all the pieces (even the flawed sketches that will never see the gallery wall) have a chance to play. In healthy times you rarely pause to distinguish between internal drive, sense of craft, the pressure of a deadline or the charm of a new idea - they all serve as sources of energy in the pieces you make.
Exceprted from Art & Fear, by David Bayles & Ted Orland
Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking ©1993
Typos are made in error by the transcriber, Barbara Moon Batista
Harvest Time -Give a Lesson as a Gift to Yourself or Another- 20% Discount
Private Lessons are great way to get your Questions answered. When you book a lesson we will ask you what you would like to learn more about. We can then set up a time that works for you in the field or as a private lesson in our studio or yours. Subject that might be of interest include Basic Camera (what are all of those buttons), Image critique, Photoshop, Lightroom, Lighting (Portrait or Still Life), Drone Basics and more.
Out of the Area? We can give a lesson on a remote software, Team Viewer (it is a free download). We log onto your computer via Team Viewer and we can see your desktop and begin answering your questions. Really magical when you think about it.
We are offering a 20% discount this weekend in gratitude for all of the gifts of friendships we have received this year.
Contact us by email at barbara.moon@batistamoon.com for fees and any other questions you may have.
Offer Ends Nov 6th Watch for other promotions on Black Friday.
CORRECTION - BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY IS ON TUESDAY 1-4 PM
My apologies. the Basic Photography class is on Tuesday afternoon 1-4PM starting October 9th. Fee is $150. Registration online at pgadult.org or call a human at 831-646-6580. Barbara
HELP - BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS NEEDS 3 MORE STUDENTS BY FRIDAY
The Basic Photography Class at Pacific Grove Adult School needs 3 more students for the class to go by Friday, October 5th. Please let your friends and family know if they have been looking for a basic course to review skills or getting their camera off of Auto. I have met the 3 students who have registered and they are eager and ready to go. The class meets on Monday afternoon from 1-4 PM. We do work with high school and college age students. You can register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580. The fee is $150 for the course. Questions: Reply to this email. Thank you. Barbara Moon Batista
Pacific Grove Adult School Fall Class- Registration Open
Pacific Grove Adult School classes began this week and registration is not over. My classes start October 1st as follows:
Advanced Photography: Monday, Oct 1, 1-4PM Fee $150
Basic Photography Skills, Oct 2nd, 1-4PM, Fee $150
Lightroom Classic CC, Oct 4, 5:30-8:30, Fee $150
You can still register for one of these classes until October 5th. Thank you and hope to see you in class. Barbara
VOTE PRACTICE - REGISTER FOR PG ADULT SCHOOL OPEN SEPT 10TH
PRACTICE VOTING BY REGISTERING FOR A CLASS AT PG ADULT SCHOOL:
1. WE HAVE MULTIPLE CANDIDATES IN EACH CATEGORY,
2. DESCRIPTIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR EACH COURSE. PRACTICE FOR READNG ELECTION ISSUES ON THE BALLOT.
3. LEARN TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE BY PRACTICING CHOICE.
4. EDUCATION LEADS TO A HEALTHY AND INFORMED CITIZEN.
SEE YOU IN CLASS. BARBARA
REGISTRATION, FALL CLASSES PG ADULT SCHOOL OPENS SEPT 10TH
REGISTRATION FOR FALL CLASS OPENS MONDAY, SEPT 10, 2018. WE ARE OFFERING THE FOLLOWING CLASSES:
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS, TUESDAY 1-4 PM, Improve your camera skills and get off of Auto. Learn Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Depth of Field, Focal Length, Auto Focus, Color Temperature, Composition, and more. Weekly assignments, critique, fieldtrip, prints. 10 WEEKS,FEE $150, CLASS STARTS OCT 2ND.
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY, MONDAY, 1-4 PM,in Basic/Intermediate Photography. Introduction to Auto Focus, Historgram, RAW, Bracketing, HDR and Pano Concepts, as well as Compostion, weekly critiques, Fieldrip. 9 WEEKS, FEE $150 CLASS STARTS OCT 1ST.
LIGGHTROOM CLASSIC CC 7.3. Learn to Import, Edit and Develop your images in Lightroom. This is a basic course, some Mac Skills recommended. Textbook: Lightroom Classic CC by Scott Kelby. 10 WEEKS, FEE $150, CLASS BEGINS OCT 4TH.
REGISTER AT https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 646-6580.
I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN CLASS. PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT barbara.moon@batistamoon.com. Thank you.
New features in Lightroom Classic CC release on August 22, 2018
New Features in Lightroom Classic CC
Book Module Updates & Improved Blurb Support
The August release includes a number of important improvements to the Book Module, including supporting new Blurb book styles, including Layflat, Magazines, and Trade Books. Layflat books make unique layouts possible thanks to its seamless spreads. Magazines provide a high-end look with semi-gloss cover and velvet finish paper. Trade Books are affordable books ideal for distribution.
We’ve also added in additional features to refine the layout with custom-sized cells within a page. Add multiple cells, move specific cells to the front or back, and drag the cell exactly where you want with the help of new grids and guidelines. You can even save the custom layout to use it in another album in the future.
Import Presets and Profiles
This release also adds in the ability to import a zip archive full of presets and profiles. Select Import from either the preset panel or profile browser and select the zip file and the application will place the presets and profiles each in the right place, saving you time.
For a full list of features and bug fixes found in the August release of Lightroom Classic CC desktop, read the New Features Summary. https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/help/whats-new.html#lr-classic-cc-7-5
Adobe News
Adobe won't support older operating systems with its next major Creative Cloud update.
If you're not one to update your computer gear often, you might want to reconsider. Adobe has issued a notice future releases of Creative Cloud programs will no longer support older versions of MacOS and Windows operating systems.
'As we prepare for our next major release of Creative Cloud, we wanted to share some information on updated operating system requirements,' says Adobe. 'To take advantage of the latest operating system features and technologies, the next major release of Creative Cloud will not support Windows 8.1, Windows 10 v1511 and v1607, and Mac OS 10.11 (El Capitan).'
Adobe notes all past and current versions of Creative Cloud applications will continue to work on the aforementioned operating systems. Creative Cloud Desktop — the management application for all Creative Cloud apps — will continue to be supported on Windows 7 or later and MacOS 10.9 (Mavericks) and later.
According to Adobe, 'focusing [its] efforts on more modern versions of Windows and Mac operating systems allows [it] to concentrate on developing the features and functionality most requested by members, while ensuring peak performance that takes advantage of modern hardware.'
Fall Classes Pacific Grove Adult School listing out Sep 10 2018
Thank you to all who sent in comments and idea for future classes. Feedback is so valuable.
Watch for the Fall Classes at Pacific Grove Adult School brochure Sept 10th. My classes start the week of October 1 2018. Looking forward to seeing you in the Fall. Barbara
Fall Classes Survey
Pacific Grove Adult School is where I teach photography skills, Lightroom and related topics. Fall classes start Sept 24, 2018 and run through Dec 22, 2018. This is an informal survey to see what people think about.
I have had classes in basic, intermediate and advanced photography skills, iPhoneography, Portfolio Development and Lightroom as well as local field trips.
These classes are designed for a 10 week cycle during which we meet for 3 hours per week and we learn the skills relating to the subject. It has become increasingly apparent to me that busy schedules keep people from enrolling. One concern I am aware of is missing class sessions for various reasons. Missed opportunity? How do they makeup the class missed? Can they catch up?
I have observed a class structure I want to propose. Intensive learning. The class meets for longer periods of time. One example is Lightroom. The intensive learning period would be for 1 seven or eight hour day that meets once a month for 3 months OR 3 consecutive weeks.
Problem: Missing classes. Solution: Lightroom Lab once a month with instructor for review and catchup of missed material. Additional fee would apply.
Idea: Remote teaching. Instructor offers student remote teaching with TeamViewer where the lesson is taught through the app while the instructor watches the student perform the missed lessons. Additional fees apply.
Idea: Webinar. Instructor provides online video of the missed class.
My other question is more about content. What classes do you want to take in the photographic area and be specific if you can.
Looking forward to comments, suggestions, ideas. Thank you in advance.