Smart Object RAW Processing and Pixel Institute Reunion

'Way back in the early years of the 21st Century, at around 2002, under the auspices of EP Levine's, Ted Dillard teamed up with Steve Brettler (EPL Pres. Emeritas) and Jay Calum (EPL Co-Owner) to create the Pixel Institute- a group of classes tailored to the working professional photographer, and built to help photographers transition their processes and equipment from film to digital capture.

It was a resounding success, and we still hear comments and compliments about how those classes got people off the ground, shooting, understanding the process, and using the tools to get the most out of their work. Hundreds of photographers attended the classes, some we see every day, some on rare occasions, but all part of the EPL extended family. From those humble beginnings, the Pixel Institute continues on today...

Time marched on, and brought with it exciting developments... one of which was the release of RAW Pipeline- which started as the humble Pixel Institute companion text, Digital Imaging Masterclass. That book, edited and published by Lark Books (Sterling Publications) was followed by three more- Color Pipeline, Smart Object Pipeline and Black and White Pipeline. All four books have the same clear, concise, and photographer-centric approach to explaining the digital tools and processes, and RAW Pipeline was awarded a spot in Shutterbug's "Top Digital Imaging Books Of 2008; This Year’s Digital All-Stars".

On June 6th, at the Griffin Museum, EP Levine's and the Pixel Institute are proud and excited to sponsor a triple-treat book signing, (RAW, Color and Smart Object Pipeline), talk by Ted on RAW processing, and reunion of the Pixel Institute Alumni! We hope you can make it to hear where the RAW process has evolved to- Smart Object RAW processing- meet and greet old friends, and celebrate how far we've all come!

Ted will discuss all the tools and techniques you need to use and understand to get the most out of this remarkable process.

- Understanding the RAW file
- Controlling Camera RAW
- Understanding and using Layers
- Masks- what are they, how to make, modify and use them
- Building a process, learning to visualize

Whether you’re new to digital photography and RAW file processing, or you’re a seasoned pro, join us in this in-depth overview of a complete system of working- a system to fulfill the vision of the photographer.

Members $35. Nonmembers $45. RSVP by June 1.
http://www.griffinmuseum.org

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

The Griffin Museum of Photography
67 Shore Road
Winchester, MA

Phone: 7817291158
Email: photos@griffinmuseum.org


About Ted-

Ted's career in Photography spans over three decades, from his first work in his grandfathers darkroom, through his early work for the local newspaper, college yearbook and through 25 years of commercial and advertising work for a national client base. He, along with almost every other commercial photographer in Boston, bought his first camera from Phil Levine, in 1972. He has exhibited nationally, and has taught at the Maine Photo Workshops, New England School of Photography, The Art Institute of Boston and Northeastern University, and was the Digital Imaging Specialist at EP Levine for 5 years, up until 2006.

Ted is currently the Pro Digital Editor at Head2Head Reviews, a new, and unique digital photography website. Look for the launch soon at www.h2hreviews.com.

For a complete profile, see LinkedIn at:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/teddillard