James Tan Advanced Printmaking Workshop 25-26 April 2019
It's not done till it's printed.
Ansel Adams once said "The negative is the equivalent of the composer's score, and the print the performance." Anyone who's serious in photography would have made 100,000 exposures or more within the span of 5 years.
In this "Age of Instagram", countless images are made every day - some with more thought than others, most with a lot less. How many scores have we written and how many have been played and performed?
In close partnership with Ilford, Canon, Eizo, and supported by Broncolor SG and Cathay Photo, James has created this small-group 2-day printmaking workshop to guide those who are serious about the photography to the next level of the craft.
Master the Craft
You will learn to master the foundational concepts of digital image editing that is behind every single imaging software, enabling you to expertly navigate and use them in creation of your work.
Optimize Workflow
Having an incomplete understanding of the digital workflow which compromises image quality is one of the greatest problem photographers face today. Discover how to bring the most out of your equipment with the least guesswork.
Refine your Vision
Learn what makes a good image “good” from a Master Photographers Association Qualified Photography Judge, and how to connect with your personal unique creative vision.
Express your Art
“It’s the image that chooses its paper”. Learn about all the different types of fineart paper available and how to choose the best one to give life to your image.
Workshop Fee: SGD$800/pax
Limited to 10 participants. (4 seats remaining)
Course Outline:
Day 1
- Understanding the digital workflow and color management - "a straight and narrow path with landmines on the sides"
- Knowing your monitor and how to control it properly with calibration - moving from "P mode" to "M mode"
- The foundation of all digital imaging - mastering the core concept that enables you to use all digital imaging softwares
- Technical foundations of colour grading
Day 2
- The art of seeing - lessons from a photography judge
- The printing workflow - understanding the printer and paper
- Polishing your image
- Making your own print
James is one of the top printmakers in the Far East, being highly sought after by international artists and photographers.
Starting out in early 2000 as an apprentice in a commercial photography studio, James quickly rose through the ranks to be formally promoted to a full-fledged commercial photographer.
He became an Associate in the Master Photographers Association by way of double promotion in Architectural photography in 2007 and in 2 years was awarded MPA’s Fellowship Rank as the first and only Certified Printmaker in the MPA, a special honor created for him in recognition of his contribution and mastery in the craft.
Following that, he was invited to be trained in qualifications and competition judging at the MPA HQ, and then went on to do the final judging of The MPA’s prestigious International Photography Competition. Later he was also invited to Las Vegas to judge in the WPPI Annual Print Competition.
His current role is the MPA Deputy Ambassador and Chair of Qualifications for the Far East region, helping to maintain and improve the quality of photographers through strict and careful guidance to its members and potential candidates on image making and business practices.
Hope to see you there!
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