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Post Production Training in Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom




 
   

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Prices:
Prices start from as little as £80 plus VAT for a group seminar and go up to £299 plus VAT for a bespoke 1-to-1 training day, where you call the shots and tell us what you'd like to focus on.

Dates available:
Bespoke 1-to-1 Training: Wednesday 1st September - FULL
Bespoke 1-to-1 Training: Friday 17th September - BOOK
Bespoke 1-to-1 Training: Monday 20th September - BOOK
Bespoke 1-to-1 Training: Wednesday 22nd September - BOOK
Fast Track Masterclass: Thursday 23rd September - BOOK
First Steps using Lightroom: Friday 24th September - BOOK
Wedding Post Production Special: Wednesday 29th September - BOOK
First Steps using Photoshop: Friday 1st October - BOOK
Marko's Perfect Portraits Special: Wednesday 13th October - BOOK
Fast Track Masterclass: Tuesday 9th November - BOOK
Marko's Perfect Portraits Special: Wednesday 17th November - BOOK

What is a Post Production Training course?

Marko's training seminars are an informal, fun way to improve your post production editing skills. Whether you are a complete beginner or at an advanced level we have training solution to meet your needs. Marko keeps all his techniques simple and easy to understand, giving you the confidence and skills necessary to edit like a pro.

Workshop specification:

• 1 tutor (Marko Nurminen)
• 1 G5 Mac Pro with a 30" Cinema HD screen or hi-res colour projector.
• Feel free to bring your own computer or laptop for 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 sessions.
• At the end of all of Marko's training seminars delegates will receive all the complete set of presets/actions demonstrated on the day.

Who should attend?

If your work includes digital editing and post production, or even if you are unsure when to stop editing, Marko's classes could be just what you have been looking for. It can be frustrating when you have read every guide, tried every technique and yet still find your editing progressing slowly. If this sounds familiar, then Marko is on hand to help you achieve that balance of a great finish met with the utmost of ease, his ethos is that editing techniques can be quick, simple and still result in a gorgeous looking image.

Venue:

All workshop will be held here at the Lovegrove Studio unless specifically stated.
Click here for details, directions and maps.

Timetable:

Workshops run from 9am-5pm or 9am-3pm (see workshop descriptions). Lunch and beverages will be supplied.


The Training Options:

Special Offer: Marko's Wedding Post Production Seminar

Prices: £80 plus VAT
No. of delegates: Up to 20
Dates: Wednesday 29th September - BOOK
Location: Stonehouse Court, Gloucestershire, GL10 3RA Click here for a map and directions.
Recommended Accommodation:
Stonehouse Court | Stonehouse Travel Lodge | Whitminster Inn
Schedule: 09:00 Tea/coffee on arrival - 11:00 Mid morning tea/coffee - 13:00 Buffet lunch - 15:30 Afternoon tea/coffee - 17:30 Close

Simple, easy to understand techniques:
This day will give you all the tools necessary to start editing and to create beautifully edited imagery that your customers will love. This day will give you an insight into the complete Lovegrove digital workflow. It will cover all the things that really matters when processing and colour correcting your images to get the best out of your files and be super efficient at the same time. If you are new to raw shooting, or have limited digital manipulation knowledge then this day will be an ideal foundation.

Essential knowledge at an affordable price:
This day will also cover using Adobe Photoshop, where you will learn how to manage your files, how to bring your images to life, and how to get started with Photoshop actions. If we have time we will also cover how to make advanced adjustments like body reshaping, skin softening, face lifts and perspective correction. We have a booked a room in the beautiful Stonehouse Court for this unique training event. Click here for a map and directions.

Simple, time-saving techniques:
You will learn loads of time-saving methods of working including the basics of colour management, as well as creating presets. Marko keeps all the editing techniques simple, uncomplicated and quick. Even if you have some experience you might want to simplify and speed up the methods you are using at the moment. The day will use latest Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop software, but all techniques are relevant if you use CS, CS2, CS3 and CS4.

Booking your place:
To secure your place on this workshop, scroll to the bottom of the page.


First Steps using Adobe Lightroom™

Prices: £125 plus VAT
No. of delegates: 4
Dates: Friday 24th September - BOOK
Location: The Lovegrove Studio Click here for a map and directions.
Schedule: 09:00 - 17:00

Editing with light:
Learn how to get the most out of your images using Adobe Lightroom™ software. This day is specifically designed for those wanting to learn more and master this extremely powerful software. This day will give you all the tools necessary to start editing and to create beautifully edited imagery that your customers will love. It will cover all the things that really matter when processing and colour correcting your images to get the best out of your files and be super efficient at the same time. If you are new to raw shooting, or have limited digital manipulation knowledge then this day will be an ideal foundation

Master colour manipulation:
You will learn loads of timesaving methods of working including the basics of colour management, as well as creating presets. Marko keeps all the editing techniques simple, uncomplicated and quick. Even if you have some experience you might want to simplify and speed up the methods you are using at the moment. The day will use latest Adobe Lightroom software, but all techniques are relevant if you use CS, CS2, CS3 and CS4.

What you will take away from the day:
Afterwards, you will also receive all the Lightroom presets used and demonstrated on the day. Bring a USB stick if you have one, or otherwise we can give it to you on our own blank Lovegrove DVDs.

What will I need to bring:
We will invite you to send us 10 raw or jpeg files before the day and Marko will take your files through our workflow process.

Booking your place:
To secure your place on this workshop, scroll to the bottom of the page.


First Steps using Adobe Photoshop™

Prices: £125 plus VAT
No. of delegates: 4
Dates: Friday 1st October - BOOK
Location: The Lovegrove Studio Click here for a map and directions.
Schedule: 09:00 - 17:00

Editing with light:
Learn how to get the most out of your images using Adobe Lightroom™ software. This day is specifically designed for those wanting to learn more and master this extremely powerful software. This day will give you all the tools necessary to start editing and to create beautifully edited imagery that your customers will love. It will cover all the things that really matter when processing and colour correcting your images to get the best out of your files and be super efficient at the same time. If you are new to raw shooting, or have limited digital manipulation knowledge then this day will be an ideal foundation

Selective Picture Enhancements:
This day will cover all the essential aspects of Adobe Photoshop, where you will learn how to manage your files, how to bring your images to life, and how to get started with Photoshop actions. If we have time we will also cover how to make advanced adjustments like body reshaping, skin softening, face lifts and perspective correction. We have a superb dedicated training space to deliver this vital knowledge to the delegates ensuring all questions will be answered and individual delegate needs met.

Forming the building blocks:
You will learn loads of timesaving methods of working including the basics of colour management. Marko keeps all the editing techniques simple, uncomplicated and quick. Even if you have some experience you might want to simplify and speed up the methods you are using at the moment. The day will use latest Adobe Photoshop software, but all techniques are relevant if you use CS, CS2, CS3 and CS4.

What you will take away from the day:
Afterwards, you will also receive all the Photoshop actions on the day. Bring a USB stick if you have one, or otherwise we can give it to you on our own blank Lovegrove DVDs.

What will I need to bring:
We will invite you to send us 10 raw or jpeg files before the day and Marko will take your files through our workflow process.

Booking your place:
To secure your place on this workshop, scroll to the bottom of the page.


Fast Track Masterclass

Prices: £169 plus VAT
No. of delegates: 2
Dates: Thursday 23rd September - BOOK
Tuesday 9th November - BOOK
Location: The Lovegrove Studio Click here for a map and directions.
Schedule: 09:00 - 15:00

Beat the rush hour traffic:
Save money and finish early when you book a Fast Track Masterclass for just £169 (plus VAT). This intensive, bells and whistles training day will run from 9am-3pm and is limited to just 2 people for that extra bit of personal tuition.

This masterclass will be an intermediate-level training seminar covering both Lightroom and Photoshop. You will learn how to manage your files from camera to client, how to bring them to life using advanced adjustments like body reshaping, skin softening, face lifts and perspective correction. Most of all you will learn how to work efficiently and how to get great prints from your lab. Please send us beforehand up to 20 of your own images and Marko will show you how he can make them have that professional finish.

Preset Action Go:
On this information-packed day you will learn how to manage your files from camera to client, how to bring them to life quickly plus further enhancements using advanced adjustments like body reshaping, skin softening, face lifts and perspective correction. Most of all you will learn how to work efficiently and how to get great prints from your lab.

What you will take away from the day:
Afterwards, you will also receive all the Lightroom presets and Photoshop actions used and demonstrated on the day. Bring a USB stick if you have one, or otherwise we can give it to you on our own blank Lovegrove DVDs.

Booking your place:
To secure your place on this workshop, scroll to the bottom of the page.


New: Marko's Portraits Masterclass

Prices: £240 plus VAT
No. of delegates: 4
Dates: Wednesday 13th October - BOOK
Wednesday 17th November - BOOK
Location: The Lovegrove Studio Click here for a map and directions.
Schedule: 09:00 - 17:00

A new training option:
This masterclass will be an intermediate-level training seminar covering both Lightroom and Photoshop that is specifically dedicated to portrait photography. Learn how to enhance reality with a light touch to gently bring life into your images. On this masterclass you will learn how to manage your files from camera to client, how to bring them to life quickly plus further enhancements using advanced adjustments like body reshaping, skin softening, face lifts and perspective correction. Most of all you will learn how to work efficiently and how to get great prints from your lab. Please send us beforehand up to 20 of your own images and Marko will show you how he can make them have that professional finish.

Colour Sync Clarity:
You will learn how to manage your files from camera to client, how to bring them to life using advanced adjustments like body reshaping, skin softening, face lifts and perspective correction. We guarantee that after a day with Marko you will be able to breathe new life into your photos.

What you will take away from the day:
Afterwards, you will also receive all the Lightroom presets and Photoshop actions used and demonstrated on the day. Bring a USB stick if you have one, or otherwise we can give it to you on our own blank Lovegrove DVDs.

Booking your place:
To secure your place on this workshop, scroll to the bottom of the page.


Bespoke 1-to-1 Training

Prices: £299 plus VAT
No. of delegates: 1
Dates: Wednesday 1st September - FULL
Friday 17th September - BOOK
Monday 20th September - BOOK
Wednesday 22nd September - BOOK
Location: The Lovegrove Studio Click here for a map and directions.
Schedule: 09:00 - 15:00 (We also offer full day options including 9am-5pm rates at £500 plus VAT and bespoke 1-to-2 rates at £299 plus VAT per delegate. If you would like to find out more please email us or phone us on 01275 853204 to discuss your needs.)

Time for you:
Marko's 1-to-1 Training Workshops are the ultimate luxury purchase for you and your editing needs. Each day runs from 9am-3pm and is tailor-made to suit your requirements. Marko is able to specifically concentrate on your areas of weakness if you wish.

Marko is available for 1-to-1 tutorial days using Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Lightroom or Jorgensen Album Designer. Marko will be in touch by phone and by email prior to your session to discuss your specific needs so that when you arrive at the studio it's straight to work.


   

Adobe Photoshop
• Master advanced re-touching techiques
• Create looks that sell
• You set the agenda to get the tuition specific to your needs

 

Adobe Lightroom
• Master your digital editing workflow
• Learn time-saving techniques
• You set your own agenda.

 

Jorgensen Album Designer
• Create logical album designs that flow
• Learn about color management
• Optimize your images ready for the lab

Time to get quicker:
This workshop will show you efficient ways of getting better quality finishes in less time. Feel free to bring your own computer as there will be plenty of space in our purpose-built training studio. As a complimentary service we can also calibrate your screen for you, to give you the ideal platform to improve your editing effectiveness. Please send us beforehand up to 30 of your own images (RAW files) that Marko will help you edit and give you the confidence to get the most out of each picture.

Time to make it happen:
You will also be taught the Lovegrove Digital Workflow, as well as how to master image processing, further editing techniques in Photoshop and get the most out of your images. Most of all you will learn how to work efficiently and how to get great prints from your lab. We guarantee that after a day with Marko you will be able to breathe new life into your photos. Marko will be in touch by phone and by email prior to your session to discuss your specific needs so that when you arrive at the studio it's straight to work.

The Lovegrove Studio:
We have invested in very comfortable chairs and new training desks for all 1:1 & 1:2 digital sessions, equipped with a 30" widescreen Apple display, plenty of space for your laptop or clipboard, and a fast cable or WiFi connection to the Internet. 

What you will take away from the day:
Afterwards, you will also receive all the Lightroom presets and Photoshop actions used and demonstrated on the day. Bring a USB stick if you have one, or otherwise we can give it to you on our own blank Lovegrove DVDs.

Booking your place:
To secure your place on this workshop, scroll to the bottom of the page.


Advanced Digital Art Creation

Prices: £299 plus VAT
No. of delegates: 2
Dates: Coming soon…
Location: The Lovegrove Studio Click here for a map and directions.
Schedule: 09:00 - 17:00

The Future of Digital Editing:
Marko's Advanced Digital Art Creation Day is a 1 day intensive and interactive advanced digital post production seminar using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. You will learn how to visualize end targets and master advanced editing techniques to create stunning pieces of photographic art. This workshop aims to demonstrate to you the skills to transform your shots into a highly profitable product that will make your clients go 'Wow!'.

Fine tune your skills:
This workshop takes you beyond any instructional software video you can find and will be a fun day of creativity. You will be shown how to overlay textures, graphics and brushwork to create 'looks' that will sell. Whether you shoot weddings, portraits, children, pets or boudoir, here you will discover techniques that are adaptable to all types of photography. Please send us beforehand up to 10 of your own images (RAW files) that Marko will help you edit and give you the confidence to get the most out of each picture.

Creating artwork that sells:
We expect you to be already using Lightroom for this workshop and will have experience and an understanding of Photoshop actions. All delegates will receive a set of the Lightroom presets and Photoshop actions used on the day. This workshop is limited to just two delegates and will be far more intensive than the original Masterclass. You will end the day feeling reinvigorated and full of enthusiasm in the knowledge that you can create attention-grabbing images that showcase your creativity at its best.

Don't just take our word for it - take a look at the comments from previous delegates.

Count me in:
If you think this is the workshop you have been looking for then email us here and we will put you on our waiting list. This will ensure you get priority when the next date becomes available to book.


Other training options:
 

The Zero to Hero Solution:

Would you like to be a photographer most of the time rather than just part of the time?

It's a powerful thought that is now an option with Zero to Hero. With a maximum of two delegates and one week of full time intensive training from Marko, we will train your very own picture editor from 'Zero to Hero' to allow you to be the photographer you have always wanted to be. Click here for more information.

Tell us what you're looking for:

If you cannot find what you are looking for, then why not tell us about it. We are very flexible and in most cases are able to work our training days around you. Perhaps you'd like us to come to you or have a specific date in mind. Email Blaise or give us a call on 01275 853204.

Booking your place:

To secure your place on any of these workshops, scroll to the bottom of the page.

   


 

 





 



 

 



 

 

 

 





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Testimonials:
 
Amanda said:
Overall it was a very useful day. Marko was patient, flexible and non-judgmental.  He was extremely generous with his advice and very encouraging.  He paced the seminar perfectly and I felt we had plenty of time to learn.  It was a really great experience, and I learnt loads. Great value for money. Highly recommended whatever your experience as Marko can tailor his seminar perfectly to match different knowledge levels.

 

Sheila & Jens said: "We also want to say THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! It was a really great experience watching Marko work and we try our best to create a better workflow with all the new techniques we learned.

We hope our paths will cross again!" :-)

 

Sarah said: "Just wanted to send my sincere thanks for being such a gent! It was a great pleasure to be in your company for the day. The content of the training was perfect and the delivery was just as good. Once again, I’ve been truly inspired and motivated to take my photography onto the next level. As a team you definitely set the example that I can only (at the moment) dream to aspire to!"

 

David said: "I had the pleasure of attending a Marko advanced course in 2008, WOW money well spent. You'll learn lots of time saving techniques, post production tweaks, file management etc etc. My workflow is now 100% improved. Forever in debt to you Marko."

 

Ian said: "Thanks for a really fun and inspiring day. I have come away with a selection of really nice images straight out of camera which I plan to take to the next level by following the tips from Marko. His relaxed and natural teaching style is excellent and I would like to thank him again."

 

Jonathan said: "Just to say huge thanks for inviting me down to Bristol last week. It was incredibly generous of you to offer me this opportunity, and it was genuinely inspiring. Marko is a real asset to your business!"

 

Karen said: "I just couldn't let the day go by without sending you a word of thanks for a fantastic day's training.  As I mentioned to you I was both excited and apprehensive wondering whether I might already know a lot of what you might teach me, but the day far exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait to get started."

 

Vince said: "Just a note to thank you for the training on Lightroom and CS3, it was excellent. Your depth of knowledge and passion for your work is clearly evident, but it is your approach, your patience and easy, generous manner that make you a really great teacher."

Book your place
 
 

First Steps using Adobe Lightroom™
Date: Fri 24th Sept 2010
Availability: 4
Price: £146.88
 ( £125.00 excl. VAT )
 

First Steps using Adobe Photoshop™
Date: Fri 1st Oct 2010
Availability: 4
Price: £146.88
 ( £125.00 excl. VAT )
 

Marko 1-to-1 Post Production Training (9am-3pm)
Date: Wed 22nd Sept 2010
Availability: 1
Price: £351.33
 ( £299.00 excl. VAT )
 

Marko's 1-to-1 Post Production Training (9am-3pm)
Date: Mon 20th Sept 2010
Availability: 1
Price: £351.33
 ( £299.00 excl. VAT )
 

Marko's 1-to-1 Post Production Training (9am-3pm)
Date: Fri 17th Sept 2010
Availability: 1
Price: £351.33
 ( £299.00 excl. VAT )
 

Marko's Fast Track Masterclass
Date: Tues 9th Nov 2010
Availability: 2
Price: £198.58
 ( £169.00 excl. VAT )
 

Marko's Fast Track Masterclass
Date: Thurs 23rd Sept 2010
Availability: 2
Price: £198.58
 ( £169.00 excl. VAT )
 

Marko's Wedding Post Production Seminar
Date: Wed 29th Sept 2010
Availability: 8
Price: £94.00
 ( £80.00 excl. VAT )
 

NEW: Marko's Portraits Masterclass
Date: Wed 13th Oct 2010
Availability: 4
Price: £282.00
 ( £240.00 excl. VAT )
 

NEW: Marko's Portraits Masterclass
Date: Wed 17th Nov 2010
Availability: 4
Price: £282.00
 ( £240.00 excl. VAT )
 

Cancellation Policy: As our costs for each workshop remain the same no matter how many delegates attend, please note that just like any pre-booked tickets for the theatre, concert, flights etc, we are unable to give any refund in the event of non-attendance, regardless of the circumstances. The exception to this is if we have prior notice and are able to put a cancellation place back online AND your place is resold. In this event we will of course make a full refund or credit to you. We also reserve the right to cancel any workshop if there is insufficient demand, especially if it means that our costs would be higher than our income. Please therefore do not leave it until the last few weeks if you are interested in a particular date, as you may find that it has been removed!


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