| melvins_mum |
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| 10/09/2007 20:05 |
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Hi, I am feeling very lonely here, is no-one else starting out or started this course!!
| Garry McNamara |
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| 11/09/2007 13:59 |
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Don't worry your are the advanced guard and they'll be plenty along to join you soon!
Garry
| lisadb |
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| 11/09/2007 15:38 |
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Hello melvins_mum,
come along and have a chat with us all on the Intro to Digital Imaging forum - it's supposed to be nearly the same course after all. We have a 'mini lounge' where we discuss things of absolutely no importance.
Lisa.
| Lost_In_France |
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| 12/09/2007 14:48 |
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I think that I will be very interested in doing this course. However, I'm still waiting for the details to appear on the AP website to see what's included in the course!
| Garry McNamara |
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| 22/09/2007 10:55 |
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Meanwhile if you need some details contact Laura through the forum at Laura_Bianco or give her a call on 020 3148 4326,
Garry
| Grimper |
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| 11/10/2007 20:01 |
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Hi there.
I am just starting into this course, I received my stuff on Monday and I am reading thru it at present, looks like I may be looking for HELLLLP soon.
| angharad |
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| 12/10/2007 14:21 |
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I've just received the stuff today! Eeek looks like i'll need to get off my bum and take photos! Yay!
| Garry McNamara |
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| 13/10/2007 16:31 |
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I've just received the stuff today! Eeek looks like i'll need to get off my bum and take photos! Yay!
..you've just given me a great name for the next course we design!
| Grimper |
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| 05/11/2007 19:42 |
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I signed up for the Dip in Digital Photography and I was wondering "am I alone on this course".I have started Mod 1 but I am finding it hard to come up with the right pics.
| angharad |
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| 06/11/2007 11:03 |
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Hello!
I'm here doing the course and like you am on mod1 and struggling to get my night shot (more i need someone with me than anything) and a structure.
If you want some company on the course you can always PM me i got to admit i'd be glad of the push myself!!
Moderators Note: Email address removed.
| Grimper |
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| 06/11/2007 17:11 |
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Hi there,
I have taken literaly dozens of photos for mod 1 but I just cannot seem to get the right shots, and I dont want to start adjusting them in PS. Like you I need a push and some help.I have not got my nightshot yet.
| gaspec |
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| 09/11/2007 23:59 |
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Hi everyone, I started reading the manual 3 days ago.
Its the first time that I have had to think about what to take pics of. Hope it gets easier.
| jennief |
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| 10/11/2007 12:00 |
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I'm on the older version of the course but its similar. I took LOADS of shots for Mod 1 - just like you I didn't feel that they were up to submission. Eventually I bit the bullett and sent them off - my thought was if you are already very good then you don't need the course - I do! Good luck with Mod 1
| Grimper |
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| 12/11/2007 17:49 |
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I am going to make another attempt to get my pics for mod 1 this week, and then decide which ones to submit. "This is harder then going to the Dentist"
.Thanks for the advice.
| airwaves |
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| 18/11/2007 12:19 |
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Hi, I'll be doing this soon as well!
Just waiting for a few extra details and then I'll be ready to go, so the numbers will be building, looks like a really good course and it's good there will be people to discuss it with too :-)
andy
| cgryce |
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| 24/12/2007 01:59 |
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Yes- I can see I'm not alone after reading all these posts. Got my course content about three days ago. It looks very demanding and will force me to do a lot of photo-soulsearching.
Have just one question at present. Why was it decided that for the Diploma in Digital Photography-that we would be submitting our modules on pen drives as opposed to straight forward email?
All the best to all of you in the same boat as I am!!
ChrisG.
| Garry McNamara |
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| 24/12/2007 09:46 |
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Hi, I’ve experimented with email in various educational situations and it never works in my experience and is certainly never ‘straight forward’. Its fine for an essay but as soon as images are involved – boy does it go wrong!
Image sizing is probably the weakest aspect of most digital camera users practice and we found that, even after clear guidance, too many students submitted 30mb+ files (print resolution PSDs for instance were a favourite) for each image.
My email allows 10mb per email so the average student might have to send me anything up to 30 emails for me to get their submission. If we could guarantee every student knew how to size and save an image in an appropriate format it could work, but experience tells me that is not going to happen any time soon! And of course we couldn’t logistically have one system for those that could and one for those that couldn’t. The pen drive got round that problem.
Hope that answers your query,
Garry
| cgryce |
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| 26/12/2007 01:34 |
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Thanks Gary for your very prompt reply.
chrisgryce.
| ColinL |
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| 10/01/2008 21:42 |
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Hi guys,
got this course for Christmas (After lots of hints!) am now in the same boat as everybody else wanting to produce pics i think are good enough for module 1 and not sure what the required standard is. I'm a born again club photographer who has discovered the digital darkroom and was looking for a reason/driver/stimulus for my photography that I used to get from inter-club comps in the late 70s early 80s. I am trying to resist the temptation to just scan lots of old negs/slides for module 1!!
ColinL
| apdlc |
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| 13/01/2008 17:44 |
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Hi all
Andy here from Jersey in the channel Islands, I have just received my course paper work and this is the first time I have logged on to the forum. I am looking forward to chatting with my fellow students on the Diploma course, and I must admit I am a little nervous.
best regards
Andy
| NickH |
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| 29/01/2008 19:56 |
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Hi Everyone,
I've just signed up and received my pack. Looking forward to getting stuck into the 10 photographs required for module one.
Anyone else in the same position?
Cheers,
Nick
| ScottMathers |
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| 30/01/2008 16:03 |
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Hi
I've just received my pack too and plan to go out this Friday to see if I can get some good shots. I hope I'm write in thinking that the subjects for module 1 are open to a little interpretation?! Or maybe I'm trying to be a little too creative?
Scott
| cgryce |
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| 01/02/2008 00:44 |
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Hi to all!!
Am working my way through 1st chapter of course book. Haven't yet submitted any pics for module 1. But I have a question re: bounce flash. I recently attended a John Clements Nikon Creative Lighting course(I have a D2X camera) and was wondering which technique produces the most effective/pleasing/ shadowless lighting for portraiture:
1. Bouncing the flash from a SB800 flashgun from the inside surface of a white brolly or
2. Using the SB800 gun to diffuse the light through the brolly. This second technique was demonstrated by John but I didn't get the chance to ask him?
Comments anyone?
chrisg
| 4BIKER2 |
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| 01/02/2008 19:31 |
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Hi
just reading through the module notes, it's good to see I'm not alone.
it's snowing outside don't fancy tackling the night shot right now.
| Garry McNamara |
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| 01/02/2008 20:46 |
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Oh, go on, go on...
| Heart_Shaped_Bruises |
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| 16/02/2008 12:11 |
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Hell everyone!!! Just got my course this morning, im so excited!!! Just thought Id drop in and say hello to everyone
| LesS |
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| 06/04/2008 10:55 |
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Hi
I`ve just received my pack for the course,and I`m currently reading through it - Whew ! - no excuse for not getting out there now.
| FatherPie |
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| 19/04/2008 13:26 |
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Hi, thought I'd introduce myself here as I'm not allowed to start a thread yet
I've sent Elliot a PM so hopefully will soon be up and running.The course materials have just arrived and I've just read the module 1 assignment. Does anyone have any tips on what is expected for the notes? The booklet seems to imply some form of self-assessment and refers to chapter 1 of the book. As far as I can see though chapter 1 doesn't have any guidelines for this part of the assignment. I've probably missed the obvious but any hints would be welcome.
Looking forward to hearing from you all.
Regards
Dave
| apdlc |
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| 20/04/2008 10:19 |
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Hi Dave
My view is the self assessment is a very important part of the course module, it is a way of showing what you have learnt and how you have or intend to apply it to your photography. Of course not everything goes according to plan and it is important also to highlight this and explain where things worked well and where they did not. The tutor needs to be sure that you have understood the course module, this is demonstrated partly through the images produced but also through an explanation from you of your understanding. I hope this helps. Best regards and good luck
Andy
| Gordon_McGeachie |
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| 20/04/2008 11:45 |
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Is there any `free info` that tells us what the course involves.?
| FatherPie |
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| 20/04/2008 12:14 |
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I hope this helps. Best regards and good luck
Andy
It does thanks Andy. Since reading your posting I have looked at the first picture for my Module 1 submission and started to write down what I was trying to achieve and why. It's not something I've done before and whilst it wasn't easy it was very illuminating. Thanks again for your thoughts. Regards
| GDN |
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| 20/04/2008 12:22 |
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Is there any `free info` that tells us what the course involves.?
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/spi/
| GDN |
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| 20/04/2008 12:23 |
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Hi Dave,
Welcome to the course. What Andy has said is correct, but try to keep your evaluations short and sweet. I think they suggest no more than 100 words.
Good luck with the course.
| spangler |
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| 20/04/2008 17:35 |
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Hi Everybody,
I've recently received all my course paperwork and am itching to get started though it does all look somewhat daunting especially when I have seen the astonishing quality of some of the work in the galleries. When I've plucked up the courage and have got the muse I'll start on module 1 and if I get very brave,and can master the technology, I might even post some of my work on flickr!
Regards, Andrew
| 4BIKER2 |
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| 20/04/2008 18:04 |
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Hi and welcome Dave and Andrew. If you go to the appraisal gallery you will find complete instructions on how to post pics.
| Gordon_McGeachie |
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| 21/04/2008 12:55 |
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Quote:Quote:
Is there any `free info` that tells us what the course involves.?
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/spi/
Thanks.....
| hil26 |
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| 22/04/2008 20:53 |
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Just started myself, have got three iqages left to do for Mod 1.
Only problem I seem to have is the slowness of this site, it cannot just be me, but other sites load far far quicker than this one - or could this be due to the fact that I am using firefox???
| Gordon_McGeachie |
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| 22/04/2008 21:15 |
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Just started myself, have got three iqages left to do for Mod 1.
Only problem I seem to have is the slowness of this site, it cannot just be me, but other sites load far far quicker than this one - or could this be due to the fact that I am using firefox???
No, I use IE6 and some times (like tonight) its so flippin slow............
need to put another hamster on the wheel........
| FatherPie |
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| 23/04/2008 10:45 |
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Just started myself, have got three iqages left to do for Mod 1.
Hi, I started this week too. For mod 1 I am planning on submitting a couple of existing shots but mainly ones shot specifically for this module over the next week or so. Aiming to get them submitted by mid-May - what about others?
Looking forward to working with you all
Regards
| JeffreyChong |
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| 27/06/2008 18:32 |
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Hello Everbody,
I had just received my course materials yesterday. Seems like I am the only one started the course in June 2008. Anyway, I am from Malaysia and currently staying in Scotland.
Regards,
Jeffrey
| Garry McNamara |
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| 28/06/2008 10:03 |
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Hi Jeffrey, you're not alone - I've had plenty of new students this year - maybe they're shy or don't do forums - silly people when there's all this advice on tap!
Garry
| 4BIKER2 |
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| 28/06/2008 10:13 |
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Hello Jeffrey, Malaysia to Scotland sounds like you are going to need a thick wooly jumper. Welcome to the forum.
| hil26 |
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| 28/06/2008 15:24 |
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should have some fun, especially up there in the North.