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Hospital portrait – understanding Bokeh

This image was taken in a local hospital earlier today and demonstrates the effective use of a large lens aperture f1.4 to isolate the two subjects in the foreground from the out of focus background. The way a lens renders out of focus detail is referred to its ‘bokeh‘. If you look closely you will see that the large haggered looking subject on the right has one eye in focus while the other is out of focus. This shallow ‘depth of field’ is also associated with larger lens apertures.

According to the Keywords used in the image metadata the smaller and more attractive subject is a Sylvie Goldsmith while the the larger subject is of no interest to the viewer and quite rightly goes un-named. The larger subject would also benefit from some serious work in Photoshop.

In case you are worried the rough looking subject on the right will be teaching at Bath University as normal today.

Hospital portrait - Bokeh and the newborn baby (Sylvie)

Bokeh and the newborn baby (Sylvie)

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Photography & Photoshop and video training in Bath & Bristol

Photography, Photoshop and video training

We were very happy to work with Nigel as he provided a flexible and high quality learning experience. He was able to tailor the training to our specific needs which proved to be a valuable and cost effective solution. We look forward to working with Nigel again in the future.” Flo Smith,National Trust Picture Library

You do not need a state of the art digital SLR to take great pictures, in fact today’s mobile phones can take quite useable images for either work or pleasure if they are used with care. In small groups or in 1:1 sessions I can explain the features offered by the student’s  camera and show how to take advantage of them.

I have worked as a photographer for over twenty five years and have offered photography and photoshop training for over twenty. I have also taught learners at all levels and environments from 1:1 tuition through to degree.

Photography and Photoshop training in Bath and Bristol

As a practicing professional photographer I can bring ‘real world’ experience to the classroom, as a qualified and experienced teacher I can share this knowledge with patience and enthusiasm.

I have used and taught Photoshop since it was first launched in 1990,  I have also produced a series of online training videos which support my teaching.

I also can offer training on Adobe Lightroom or GIMP, the open source (free) alternative to Photoshop.

Courses are designed to provide exactly the skills required for an individual or organisation to effectively and efficiently undertake a specific range of tasks. I have taught at Bristol University, Bath University, Coventry University and Gloucestershire University, National Trust, the BBC and numerous other companies and individuals.

Popular topics include;

  • Camera operation
  • Photographic lighting
  • Colour Management
  • Video and audio recording
  • Image Editing using Adobe Photoshop
  • Image Editing and Management with Adobe Lightroom
  • Image editing with GIMP
  • The Raw file format
  • Getting the most from a mobile phone camera
  • Getting the most from your digital SLR

So whether you are taking pictures for work or pleasure I should be able to help you.

Nigel is a great tutor and has enabled me to advance my skills tenfold in just two and a half days. I would definitely recommend to any budding film makers. He’s equipped me with the competence and the confidence to go out and shoot. Kelly O’Connor, Kinneir Dufort

If you would like to learn more about bespoke courses on photography video production or digital imaging or for a free consultation please give me a call 07973 631185

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Lighting for video and photography

 

Digitisation service for the cultural heritage & academic sectors

Image digitisation service

For over eight years I have been providing a digitisation service along with support, training and advice on all aspects of digital image capture to UK universities, colleges, museums and galleries and the private sector.

Image digitisation service - digitising magic lantern slides

Digitising magic lantern slides

Just some of the services I offer:

  • Image digitisation, flat art photography, 3D studio photography and scanning Glass plate negatives, magic lantern slides, X-rays, photographs, paintings, prints etc
  • Image digitisation training Getting the most from your camera / scanner. Copy stand. Lighting. Image editing,
  • Colour management support, Training, setting up,
  • General digitisation ‘hand holding’, Site visit and workflow assessment
  • Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom training. On site bespoke training
  • Developing ‘best practice’ Preparing a technical digitisation project guidebook

 

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