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APA/LA Digital Event:
Digital Dissection with Dennis Dunbar
Saturday December 13, 2008
9:30am - 1:00pm
Helms DayLight Studio
3221 Hutchison Ave., Los Angeles 90034
*Parking is Located on the North Side of Venice Ave and Helms
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Join us on Saturday Dec 13th as our own Dennis Dunbar presents "Digital Dissection" where he will dissect several of his past projects. Dennis will show you how the complex composites for Movie Posters are put together, he'll take you through the maze of plastic wrap and Smart Objects and demonstrate how ultimate beauty is achieved.
In this session you'll see how the disparate elements that make up a movie poster are combined and blended to make a seamless composite using masking, color correction and yes, even paint! Moving on to a more commercial type of project Dennis will show how the same principles were used in combination with a good dose of illustration to create ads with noted photographer Bob Stevens. Finally he'll take you through the process of polishing and perfecting Beauty images.
This seminar promises to be an informative and interesting event as you run the gamut from complex composites to 'simple' retouching. Come join us at Anthony Nex's studio on Saturday, Dec 13th for this not to be missed workshop.
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Early Registration on or before December 10, 2008
$25 APA/LA members
$45 ASMP, LADig, Student members
$55 non-members
Late Registration
$35 APA/LA members
$55 ASMP, LADig, Student members
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Photographer's Survival Guide w/
Suzanne Sease and Amanda Sosa Stone
Saturday January 17, 2009
Registration and Social 9:30am
Presentation begins promptly at 10am
Red Gum Studios
2983 E. Miraloma Ave., Anaheim CA 92806
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Today's photography assignment world is changing dramatically. With so much world devastation, the dot-com market going bust, stock vs. assignment, etc... how is a photographer to keep up?
Join Suzanne and Amanda as they present
solutions to this vexing problem.
Each participant will receive a "Survivor's Guide". The guide covers subjects ranging from photography business practices to those uncomfortable "what do I do" moments in our industry. It's a 60 page booklet with real estimates, production sheets and things to help you get the repeat business because of your level of professionalism. Including:
* Information on to whom you need to market
* How to present your marketing material
* Copies of estimates expected by clients
* Copies of invoices that are expected when you finish the project
* Crew expectation
* And most importantly - Making the client feel like, well, the client
* The "what do I do?" moments include real life situations that arise in the industry.
The Survivor's Guide is also a resource guide with helpful information, including:
* Correct usage terms
* Portfolio makers
* Website builders
* Printers
* Fulfillment houses
* Deadlines for the important award shows
The bottom line - This IS the photographer's guide on how to survive in this industry.
In addition, all attendees will have a shot at winning over $2,300 in door prizes! Sign up today for a chance to walk away with a Full Access Membership to Agency Access (North American Edition- $925 value), a $925 credit towards a liveBooks website, a Brand Envy Consultation from Lost Luggage ($300 value) or a copy of BlinkBid estimating software (value $159)!
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Pre-registration before January 14, 2009:
$25 APA/LA members
$10 APA/LA Student members with valid student id
$35 Students with Valid ID
$40 ASMP members
$45 non-members
Late Registration:
$35 APA/LA members
$25 APA/LA Student members with valid student id
$45 Students with Valid ID
$50 ASMP members
$55 non-members
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We are excited to announce that APA/LA in conjunction with
Santa Monica College and other schools is launching an internship program.
The program is a membership benefit for APA/LA general (professional photographer level) and student members.
If you are interested in taking on an intern (either paid or unpaid) please contact the
APA office at rebecca@apa-la.org. The interview process will begin with in the next few weeks.
The Internship program is open to APA/LA general & student members in good standing.
We look forward to hearing from you.
APA/LA
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URGENT CALL TO ACTION Orphan Works
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Crying Wolf? This call to action is not like the boy in the fable who persistently raised the alarm about a non-existent threat, and was then not taken seriously when the real emergency took place. So this message is not a false alarm, but rather an urgent appeal for your voice to be heard in Washington on H.R.5889, the Orphan Works bill, that has been introduced in the House.
Getting the word out is a joint effort by associations representing photographers, artists, illustrators, writers, and textile manufacturers, and it is vitally important for all members to participate. (If you need to review the potentially devastating effects of the Orphan Works legislation, please read APA�s Position Paper submitted to Congress in response to the Orphan Works Hearings.) PDF
The Orphan Works bill will be moved through the full Judiciary Committee just as soon as Rep. Lamar Smith, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property, is able to make it happen. With only 24 hours notice needed to schedule the bill for markup and with Congress leaving for summer recess on July 29th, this is your call to action:
Please write your representative in the House and members of the House Judiciary Committee. A sample letter, instructions, and contact information is provided below. You can identify your representative by entering your zip code into www.congress.org.
APA members in California, please take special note: Ranking Minority Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee, Howard Berman (CA, 28th), and Subcommittee Member Darrell Issa (CA, 49th) are particularly sensitive to our interests.
In addition, Reps. Bob Goodlatte (VA, 6th) and Howard Coble (NC, 6th) have shown an interest in helping and Rep. John Conyers (MI, 14th) is especially responsive to the needs of writers. When you write these particular legislators, please thank them for their understanding and interest in the unique problems that the bill presents for creators of copyrighted materials, photographers, artists, writers and textile designers.
What to write: You can use this sample letter, but please note -- you must write your own introductory sentence. Let the recipient know if you are a constituent. You should also state your profession, and that you are opposed to the Orphan Works bill. Edit the letter as you like, copy and paste on your letterhead for faxing. Fax numbers and other contact details are listed at the end of the sample letter.
Thank you for urgent action!
Constance Evans, National Executive Director
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