I do not own a digital camera. Could I attend Digital Days?
Yes. You do not need a digital camera of you own, as we will provide Sony digital cameras for participants to use during a live shoot. In fact, if you are planning to buy a digital camera, Digital for Beginners is the ideal workshop which will give you all the important information on digital photography, even hands-on training; and by the end of the day you will be armed with all the facts to make an educated purchasing decision.
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I do not own a Sony digital camera. Is it useful for me to attend Digital Days?
Yes. Digital Days is the perfect learning experience for all digital camera users irrespective of make and model. It is being put together by Popular Photography & Imaging, the world's largest imaging magazine, and will cover digital cameras and photography in general as you have seen appear in the pages of this excellent publication. We will be providing Sony digital cameras to use during a live shoot, but we encourage participants, who own digital cameras, to bring them along. It does not matter whether it is a brand-new or older model.
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I am not sure which of the two workshops I should attend?
If you have been shooting for under a year or are still not familiar with the basics, Digital for Beginners will be the perfect course for you. If you have been shooting for longer or already know the basics of digital photography then the Digital for Intermediate Users would be more useful. If in doubt, select the Beginners. There will be a lot of information and training provided in the Beginners as well.
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I have just started with digital photography, but would like to attend both the Digital for Beginners and Digital for Intermediate Users back-to-back to get a head start on the competition. May I do so?
Yes, that would be a good idea. If you feel that you are not well grounded in the basics, but do not think of yourself as a beginner; then it would make sense to attend the Digital for Beginners first before attempting the Digital for Intermediate Users to get the maximum out of the later course. The Beginners is on Saturday and the Intermediate on Sunday making it very convenient to attend both of them consecutively. Please keep in mind though, that some repetition and duplication is inevitable to maintain continuity and clarity.
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How is the Intermediate class different from the Beginners?
Many topics not suitable for beginners will be introduced in the Intermediate. In addition, some of the topics may be the same as in the Beginners, but the discussion will be at a more advanced level. Intermediate students should expect a more in-depth digital photography workshop.
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What results should I see after attending a workshop?
At the end of the day whether you have never used a digital camera before or have been using one off and on, you will be very comfortable with the digital medium. You will not only be able to shoot comfortably by yourself, but also get excellent and professional looking images from even the most basic of digital cameras. Above all, you will be better able to integrate your shooting with computer editing and printing, all very essential steps in getting that perfect digital photograph.
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What kind of hands-on experience will we get during the workshop?
There will be an hour-long session during which the class will be divided into groups. Sony digital cameras will be made available to the participants. Attendees will shoot various portraits, architecture, landscapes and other subjects as available on the premises. ^ back to top
I am an experienced film photographer, but very new to computers and their terminology. I am concerned that I may not be able to follow a lot of the discussion.
Our instructors will be presenting all the digital terminology in such a simplified way that it would make perfect sense even for those not technologically savvy. Further, our teaching methods are time-tested and especially designed to make sense out of all the complexities of going digital.
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I have a strong computer background, but do not know much about photography. Can Digital Days help me?
It certainly will. We shall be discussing the ingredients of taking a good photograph. Also there will be plenty of slide-show based teaching, as well as hands-on suggestions to improving your photography. The difference between a good photograph and a great one, can be as simple as changing the angle of view, and our instructors will be showing you these tips that could make all the difference.
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Could you tell me in detail the different things that we will be learning during Digital Days?
Sure. Please check out the detailed Course Descriptions that are posted elsewhere on this site.
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I still have some further questions. Can somebody answer them?
Most certainly. Please call us toll-free at 888.243.6464 and we will be glad to talk with you and help out. In case we miss your call, do not hesitate to leave a message. We respond very promptly.
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What time do the workshops begin and end?
Each day both workshops will always start at 9:00am and finish at 5:00pm.
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use during a live shoot. In fact, if you are planning to buy a digital camera, Digital for Beginners is the ideal workshop which will give you all the important information on digital photography, even hands-on training; and by the end of the day you will be armed with all the facts to make an educated purchasing decision.
