Saturday Jul 16
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Special Topic: Scanner as a Camera
Alison Hanh
July 16 & 17, 12-3pm
$125 HCP Members / $155 non-members
Level: Intermediate
Class Size: 7 Students

Description:
Cultivate vision, creativity and digital proficiency using the flatbed scanner as a camera.  This workshop introduces participants to rich creative possibilities of the scanner as a supplementary optical device in their studios or classrooms.  Other than simply convert analog materials to computerized data, the scanner's shallow depth of field, limited available light, and high resolution detail can be accessed as a way of making unique imagery.  The workshop will provide a brief history of contact printing, camera-less images and photocopy artwork and will introduce students to contemporary artists using scanners in thrilling and stunning ways.  We will explore composing 2- and 3-dimensional objects on the scanning surface, software settings, resolution and basic adjustments in Adobe Photoshop CS5.  There will also be hands-on opportunities for participants to create and print scanner images as part of a fine art portfolio.

What to bring to class:
•     Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper (13 x 19  inches OR 17 x 22 inches)
•     Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte (13 x 19 inches OR 17 x 22 inches)
•     External hard drive or large capacity flash  drive for storing images
•     Objects to Scan: 
•     Personal memorabilia
•     Personal artwork – paintings, drawing, sketches, canvas, glass, ceramics etc.
•     Clothing, jewelry, accessories
•     Photographs – color or black and white, vintage or recent
•     Fabrics for textures and backgrounds
•     Hardware, gears, nails, screws, springs, wire (be careful not to scratch glass)
•     Household items
•     Books
•     Toys
•     Plants, insects, objects from nature
•     Body parts -face, head, hands, feet
•     Flash light or other light source for added illumination during the scan

Pre-Requisites: Basic knowledge of scanning and Photoshop.


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