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Seminars, Workshops & Events

Saturday Seminar Series | 2010

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced shooter, Vistek seminars are designed to educate and inspire. We'll be offering such topics as DSLR Camera Basics, Basic and Advanced Lighting, Photoshop Techniques, Video Editing with Final Cut and many more. Vistek brings a roster of experienced presenters to the Seminar Series. Their expertise and enthusiasm make for lively sessions. Be sure to check frequently for news and updates. Many of our seminars fill up fast, so you're advised to register well in advance. Or sign up for eNews, and receive news as it arrives.

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All | Toronto | Mississauga | Calgary | Edmonton Upcoming Events

Date, Time, and Location Event Description Register

February 11, 2010

  • Gary Ray Rush Series, Toronto
  • 10:00 AM

Adobe Lightroom - Library

The Library module is where you view, organize and manage the photos in the Lightroom catalogue. In the Library module, you can select photos that you want to edit, display in a slide show, print, or assemble into a web photo gallery.

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February 13, 2010

  • Vistek, Calgary
  • 10:00 AM

Video Basics

Even the simplest video is composed of several elements. This seminar will cover them all and help you make your video a success.

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February 16, 2010

  • Gary Ray Rush Series, Toronto
  • 10:00 AM

Adobe Lightroom - Develop

The Develop Module in Lightroom includes controls for adjusting the colour and tonal scale of your photos. You can apply adjustments both globally (to the entire photo) and locally (to selected areas of a photo). All adjustments are nondestructive, which means lightroom never degrades the original image data. You can also easily apply global adjustments made on one photo to many others, making quick work of correcting multiple photos from a shoot or event.

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February 20, 2010

  • Vistek, Mississauga
  • 10:00 AM

Digital SLR Basics II

DSLR Basics II builds on the fundamentals covered in DSLR Basics I. The class features lots of hands-on training, so be sure to bring your camera with you.

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February 20, 2010

  • Vistek, Edmonton
  • 10:00 AM

Beyond Photography Basics

  You’ve mastered aperture, shutter speed and are ready to take your photography to new heights. This seminar builds upon the fundamentals of photography to add new dimensions of control and crea..

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February 20, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 10:00 AM

Studio Portrait Lighting

Gary Goldberg's popular Portrait Lighting class is back – with a difference. By request, Gary has extended the scope to include advanced skills. The session will begin with basic principles, transitio..

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February 27, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 10:00 AM

Digital Black and White

An intermediate approach to creating and converting digital photographs into properly exposed Black and White Photographs. About the presenter: Through determination, experimenting and trial and err..

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February 27, 2010

  • Vistek, Calgary
  • 10:00 AM

Creative Photography

Aperture, shutter speed and ISO are important; but it’s the non-technical factors that drive photography and give impact to images. This seminar will cover the emotional and intellectual aspects and help you achieve greater expression in your own work.

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February 27, 2010

  • Vistek, Edmonton
  • 10:00 AM

Making DVD Files Using Final Cut Pro

  Ever wanted to share your high definition videos easily with family and friends? Learn how to compress your high definition projects into DVD burnable files using the latest Final Cut Studio so..

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February 27, 2010

  • Vistek, Mississauga
  • 10:00 AM

Introduction to Point and Shoot Cameras

A fun and practical class where new point-and-shoot digital camera owners will learn easy tips about how to take better photos. This class will appeal to people who want to get great results without h..

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March 6, 2010

  • Vistek, Mississauga
  • 10:00 AM

Creative Portrait Lighting

A practical session where students learn creative portrait lighting styles that break the rules of the classic styles to create fresh and exciting images.

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March 6, 2010

  • Vistek, Edmonton
  • 10:00 AM

Digital Photo Printing Basics

    Do you have wonderful photos "trapped" on your computer, or would like to display them on your wall? Want to get your printed images to look right? This seminar covers the basics of digital ..

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March 6, 2010

  • Vistek, Calgary
  • 10:00 AM

Photography Basics

In the confusing world of digital photography, one of the few constants is this: Automatic functions do not get the most from your camera. Learn to control to manual features of your camera and get th..

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March 6, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 10:00 AM

Digital Black and White Printing

A practical, hands-on guide on how to exhibition-quality archival black and white digital prints. This seminar will take you through the steps: Capture, to post-capture process through to printing, cu..

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March 6, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 2:00 PM

Nikon DSLR The Essentials

Today's Nikon DSLRs are capable of capturing outstanding images, but the settings, menus and terminology may at first appear daunting. This seminar focuses on the essentials that you need to know to s..

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March 6, 2010

  • Vistek, Mississauga
  • 2:00 PM

Photoshop for Photographers: What you really need to know

A photographer-friendly introduction that cuts through the Photoshop mystique and teaches you some simple, effective tools for enhancing your photographs so you can get back where you belong – out in ..

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March 13, 2010

  • Vistek, Mississauga
  • 10:00 AM

Get the Most from your Camcorder

Confused by camcorder controls, menus and terminology? This introductory seminar is designed to help you understand video and enable you to plan, shoot and edit better videos using consumer equipment.

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March 13, 2010

  • Vistek, Edmonton
  • 10:00 AM

Introduction to Portrait Lighting

  Want to take your photography to the next level and add that professional look to your portraits? This seminar will teach you the basics of studio lighting, along with what to buy and how to set up..

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March 13, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 10:00 AM

Wedding Videography

Considerable time and effort goes into producing a creative wedding video. This seminar will cover all the facets of a successful wedding video production.

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March 13, 2010

  • Vistek, Calgary
  • 10:00 AM

Flash Photography

Today's dedicated DSLR flash units are powerful, sophisticated light instruments. This seminar will demonstrate how to get the most from them.

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March 13, 2010

  • Vistek, Mississauga
  • 2:00 PM

Digital SLR Basics I

Your new Digital SLR is an amazing piece of technology. To ensure you're familiar with all its features , and get tips on how to use them, this seminar is for you. The class features lots of hands-on ..

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March 13, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 2:00 PM

Tips, Tricks and Making it Look “SICK” in Final Cut Pro

In association with Vistek, Witz Apple Certified Training will be conducting a customized seminar on how to take Final Cut beyond just an non-linear video editing Suite.

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March 20, 2010

  • Vistek, Edmonton
  • 10:00 AM

Introduction to Adobe Lightroom

      Are you unsure of what program to use for post-processing or are already using Lightroom and don’t understand all the functions? Creating beautiful images in camera but unsure of how make t..

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March 20, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 10:00 AM

Scanning Negatives, Slides and Prints

Learn the steps to preserving your analogue images (negatives, slides and prints) by converting them to digital form, with numerous tips on how to get the most from your scanner.

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March 20, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 2:00 PM

Introduction to Digital Fine Art Printing

Learn the fundamentals for printing fine art images, from choosing the right equipment and to preparing your image through to finishing and framing.

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March 27, 2010

  • Vistek, Mississauga
  • 10:00 AM

Better Images with your Mac

Right out of the box, your Mac comes equipped to organize, edit and enhance photos intuitively. The seminar will guide you on how to get the most from your photos using your Mac, and introduce you to ..

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March 27, 2010

  • Vistek, Edmonton
  • 10:00 AM

Sports Photography

  Start making the most of your camera when photographing fast-paced action with this seminar. Learn how to overcome the most difficult lighting conditions, freeze motion, and improve your consis..

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March 27, 2010

  • Vistek, Calgary
  • 10:00 AM

Introduction to Photoshop

This seminar will demonstrate how to improve your images utilizing professionally-proven techniques in Adobe Photoshop, using the program’s basic tools and functions.

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March 27, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 10:00 AM

Digital SLR Basics

Your new Digital SLR is an amazing piece of technology. To ensure you're familiar with all its features , and get tips on how to use them, this seminar is for you. The class features lots of hands-on ..

register

March 27, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 2:00 PM

Digital SLR Basics II

DSLR Basics II builds on the fundamentals covered in DSLR Basics I. The class features lots of hands-on training, so be sure to bring your camera with you.

register

April 3, 2010

  • Vistek, Calgary
  • 10:00 AM

Studio Lighting

Experienced shooter Jeff Yee will demonstrate lighting basics and provide tips to help you take great looking pictures.

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April 10, 2010

  • Vistek, Calgary
  • 10:00 AM

Photography Basics

In the confusing world of digital photography, one of the few constants is this: Automatic functions do not get the most from your camera. Learn to control to manual features of your camera and get th..

register

April 10, 2010

  • Vistek, Mississauga
  • 10:00 AM

Video: Beyond the Basics

You’ve shot video, but you’re looking to give your finished work a more professional touch This seminar is designed to help you understand the medium better, plan your shoot and make more of your edit..

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April 17, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 10:00 AM

Basic Video Editing with Final Cut Pro

Learn the rudiments of video editing on a Mac (using Final Cut or iMovie). This seminar will show you how to get set up for editing, explain the terminology, and demonstrate the basic moves you'll nee..

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April 17, 2010

  • Vistek, Edmonton
  • 10:00 AM

Travel Photography

  Whether you’re just getting away for the weekend, or taking the trip of a lifetime, capturing memorable photographs is well within your reach. Learn how to prepare for your trip, gain valuable ..

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April 17, 2010

  • Vistek, Mississauga
  • 10:00 AM

Digital SLR Basics II

DSLR Basics II builds on the fundamentals covered in DSLR Basics I. The class features lots of hands-on training, so be sure to bring your camera with you.  

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April 17, 2010

  • Vistek, Mississauga
  • 2:00 PM

Photoshop for Photographers: Layers and Masks

Unlock the full potential of your photographs with Photoshop's most powerful tool. In this seminar, you’ll earn how to use layers and masks to perform non-destructive corrections and apply tonal and c..

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April 24, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 10:00 AM

Video 101

A thorough overview of video technology, how it has evolved, current video science, relevant video conventions going forward. The seminar will analyze best practices for shooting, processing, and exhi..

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April 24, 2010

  • Vistek, Calgary
  • 10:00 AM

Macro Photography

This seminar will take a close-up look at the fascinating world of macro photography, with an emphasis on the special techniques and equipment required.

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April 24, 2010

  • Vistek, Edmonton
  • 10:00 AM

Better Home Video

Tired of the same old home videos? Want to wow your friends and family? We go over all the tips and tricks to making your videos more professional and interesting. Whether you bought a camcorder to ..

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April 24, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 2:00 PM

Nikon DSLR: Beyond the Essentials

You’ve become familiar with the basic controls and menus of your Nikon DSLR. This seminar will help use your camera to advance to the next level of image making.

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May 1, 2010

  • Vistek, Mississauga
  • 10:00 AM

Landscape Photography

Learn tips and tricks from a landscape photography pro. You’ll explore invaluable technical and artistic strategies that enable you to progress from “holiday snaps” to landscape images that you’ll be ..

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May 1, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 10:00 AM

Video with your DSLR

A complete overview of current DSLR video technology and relevant video science for vDSLRs going forward. The seminar will examine the best practices and devices for shooting, editing, and exhibiting ..

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May 8, 2010

  • Vistek, Toronto
  • 10:00 AM

Photoshop I

Improve your images utilizing professionally proven techniques in Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.

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Events Payment & Cancellation Policy

  • All Vistek events, workshops and seminars begin promptly at listed times
  • Pre-registration and payment in full is required
  • In the event of a program cancellation or postponement, pre-registered patrons will be notified
  • Customers may re-book or cancel registrations up to 48 hours prior to the program date.
  • All cancellations are subject to a $10 cancellation fee
  • Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made later than 48 hours prior to program or workshop date
  • In the event of severe weather, classes may be postponed without notice if an instructor is unable to attend
  • Vistek reserves the right to cancel or postpone any program without notice

Current Seminars

  • Vistek Toronto

    Video with your DSLR
  • Studio Portrait Lighting
  • Digital Black and White
  • Digital Black and White Printi..
  • Nikon DSLR The Essentials
  • Wedding Videography
  • Digital SLR Basics
  • Digital SLR Basics II
  • Scanning Negatives, Slides and..
  • Basic Video Editing with Final..
  • Nikon DSLR: Beyond the Essenti..
  • Photoshop I
  • Introduction to Digital Fine A..
  • Video 101
  • Tips, Tricks and Making it Loo..
  • Vistek Mississauga

    Digital SLR Basics II
  • Get the Most from your Camcord..
  • Digital SLR Basics II
  • Introduction to Point and Sho..
  • Creative Portrait Lighting
  • Photoshop for Photographers: W..
  • Video: Beyond the Basics
  • Photoshop for Photographers: L..
  • Landscape Photography
  • Better Images with your Mac
  • Digital SLR Basics I
  • Vistek Edmonton

    Introduction to Adobe Lightroo..
  • Introduction to Portrait Light..
  • Beyond Photography Basics
  • Making DVD Files Using Final C..
  • Digital Photo Printing Basics
  • Sports Photography
  • Travel Photography
  • Better Home Video
  • Vistek Calgary

    Video Basics
  • Macro Photography
  • Creative Photography
  • Flash Photography
  • Introduction to Photoshop
  • Photography Basics
  • Photography Basics
  • Studio Lighting
  • Gary Ray Rush Series

    Adobe Lightroom - Library
  • Adobe Lightroom - Develop

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