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Minimum Attendance: 4 photographers (met!)
This Field Expedition is not for beginning night photographers. You will need to know how to operate your camera and be comfortable walking around in the dark with minimal light. However we will teach you the rest. To attend you also must sign and return a Waiver of Liability.
There is no formal classroom instruction for this Field Expedition, but we will meet informally at lunch time in Ridgecrest the following day to compare notes and catch up!
Cancellation Policy About Weather Duration: 120 minutes
This is the big bundle with AdvancedStacker PLUS (a $41.99 value), installation instructions, videos, notes and files for practice. Also includes bonus notes from Introduction to Night Photography. NOTE: The plugin only works with specific versions of Operating System and Photoshop version (see selections below).
It is interactive. Ask questions, get answers!
NOTE: Includes recorded Video AND Advanced Stacker Plus (at a substantial discount!). See our Other bundle if you just want the webinar.
Duration: 120 minutes
It is interactive. Ask questions, get answers!
NOTE: This live Webinar also includes extensive notes, and a link to a pre-recorded video. Save more with our other bundle that also includes AdvancedStacker Plus Note: If you're even moderately interested in Astrophotography, this class might save you from making 100s of dollars worth of bad investments. Here is a photo taken with a cheap equatorial mount, a Canon 40D, a 1.4 tele-extender and a 70-200mm f/4 lens (cost of the equatorial mount < $350). Note this image was taken in town with an 80% illuminated moon. So why are you asking for payment for notes on a "free" event?
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In short, for about the cost of a fancy coffee you help us keep the server running, and the webinar hosting funded. We appreciate your support!
Last updated May 4. 2019!
This recording is from the February 19 StarCircleAcademy webinar entitled "Salvaging Night Shots" and demonstrates several Photoshop techniques for correcting or repairing photos. Luminous Photos covers Panorama Extravaganza covers
TWO Videos and class notes from the Catching the Moon (and the Sun) Webinar. Shows how to use various tools to plan to catch the sun or moon rising or setting near a landmark, also includes notes (PDF reader required). Unlimited online viewing. Includes access to the MoonChaseTool.
Total time is 3 hour, 20 minutes.
Steven demonstrates how to determine when and where to go to capture an image like the Moon over Lick Observatory (below), or the moon at the Transamerica Building (left) or the sun shining through a portal in the Pacific Ocean (below). Steven shows how to plan a moon or solar "contact" shot. How to use the moon to illuminate your foreground, how the presence of the moon affects photos of the night sky, how to find information about interesting celestial events, how to find compelling locations for "alignment" images, and what camera settings you need to get it all exposed just right. 1. By definition a new moon is when what occurs? What You'll Learn
Maximum Attendance: 12 photographers
Join Astronomy Photographer of the Year winner, Steven Christenson and world class photographer and storm chaser Matt Granz for one or three nights (your choice) in the eerily other-worldly desert landscape of Trona Pinnacles.
This group will be kept small so it will be a fun hands on experience for all!
We know where to go to get the most interesting foreground formations paired with constellations, or your favorite Star Trail, and of course capturing Geminid Meteors - the most energetic meteor shower of the year.
We'll have plenty of time after sunset and before moonset to collect star trails and Astrophotography Landscapes. We will finally retire for slumber in the wee hours - if you can sleep, that is given the celestial fireworks that will be occurring.
We don't guarantee you'll see flaming fireballs but you will undoubtedly spy a few bits of flaming space dust.
In Trona Pinnacles it may be warm to freezing in winter. We suggest you book a room in Ridgecrest (the nearest major town). Trona Pinnacles, however is BLM land and you CAN camp there for a small donation if you are prepared and wish to do so.
Please read our cancellation policy. In brief there are no refunds except for the conditions listed.
Weather is unpredictable. We feel confident that we can show you compelling photography opportunities in all but the worst weather. Since we cannot control the weather, however, we cannot be responsible for the result.
Learn how to create star trails using a variety of free and low cost tools.
What You'll Learn
Learn how to create star trails using a variety of free and low cost tools.
What You'll Learn
**NOTE: MAC Users with Sierra, Yosemite or El Capitan and PS CC 2015-2018 are reporting installation problems. We recommend you do NOT purchase this product until we have been able to resolve this issue. Operation with High Sierra and Photoshop CS6, and CC 2018 is believed to work fine.
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Astrophotography is a sub species of night photography that requires more specialized knowledge, more discipline, and usually more investment in time and equipment (i.e. cost!). In this event Steven will take you to a relatively dark sky site. We will generally meet at about sunset and then cover the following topics:
Note: It is not necessary that you have already attended Astrophotography 101, but it is recommended. By registering for this event, you'll get access to the next Astrophotography 101 Webinar and an online video for only $12 more.
Registration closes on July 16. Discounted sign up until June 7, thereafter base rate is $625 for one photographer
Minimum class 3 photographers.
Maximum 8 photographers.
Two or three nights chasing the Milky Way, Star Trails, Perseid Meteors and amazing landscapes. The nearest town is Lone Pine, California. Indeed, it is very conveniently close. We recommend that you book a room in the Dow Villa which will be our base of operations. Mention "StarCircleAcademy" when you book!
Lodging not included.
Have you wanted to capture the moon "right where you want it" but weren't sure how? If you know you could resort to photo editing and fake it but you'd rather get the real deal then this class is for you.
In this video, you will be introduced to several free (and almost free) tools that you can use to plan a moon (or sun) shot. One indispensable tool covered in detail is the Photographer's Ephemeris by Stephen Trainor.How many of these questions can you answer? The answers will tremendously help you capture the moon when and where you want it.
2. What time of day is it when the Full moon rises?
3. How big (in angular degrees) is the moon? What focal length lens would you need to fill the frame with a shot of the moon?
4. How many days are there in a lunar cycle?
5. By approximately how much does the moonrise time change from one day to the next?
8. A full moon, directly overhead in the sky requires approximately what length of exposure at f/9, ISO 200 to preserve detail? How long would that exposure need to be for a fully eclipsed moon?
9. How long does it take for the moon to move it's full diameter in the sky?
This video and notes are included in the Advanced Stacker PLUS bundle.
The Photoshop Darkroom: Creative Digital Post-Processing
Astrophotography is a sub species of night photography that requires more specialized knowledge, more discipline, and usually more investment in time and equipment (i.e. cost!). Those super cool pictures of nebula and galaxies do not happen by accident. Astrophotographers also have developed their own curious language with terms like guiding, tracking, mounts, GEM, integration time, flats, bias, and dark frames. The goal of this course is to provide the background information a potential astrophotographer will need to get started on the best foot - at the lowest investment.
What You'll Learn
Note: If you're even moderately interested in Astrophotography, this class might save you from making 100s of dollars worth of bad investments.
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