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Along with more than 100 classes over the course of three days taught by noted Photoshop and photography professionals, Photoshop World includes a number of interactive pre-conference workshops and can’t-miss bonus classes on the Expo floor that will help heighten your training and experience.

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Tuesday, August 31st

10:00am02:00pm

Pre-Conference Workshop Registration Open

Optional Pre-Conference Workshops
Must be a registered Photoshop World attendee to participate. Separate registry and fee required.

Photoshop World Conference Event
03:15pm04:15pm

First-Time Attendee Orientation FREE!

This free Orientation Session is designed to give first-time attendees a crash-course on Photoshop World, including advice on how to get the most out of their PSW experience. There is no registration required and any registered attendee may attend.

Photoshop World Conference Event
05:15pm06:15pm

First-Time Attendee Orientation FREE!

This free Orientation Session is designed to give first-time attendees a crash-course on Photoshop World, including advice on how to get the most out of their PSW experience. There is no registration required and any registered attendee may attend.

Photoshop World Conference Event
07:00pm11:00pm

Photo-Fusion Revolution: The Future of Photography FREE!

Award-winning Canon Explorer of Light photographer Clay Blackmore moves photographers out from the past and on to the cutting-edge with this free, dynamic educational workshop. Blackmore uses his passion and extensive training in the classical principles of posing, lighting, and composition to explain, in detail, how to photograph everyone—men, women, children, families, brides, couples, and groups. He also shows today's photographers how to incorporate HDSLR video techniques and products into their portfolio. Plus, you’ll learn how to transform your static portrait and wedding photography business into a living, full-service multimedia studio with a cinematic approach to everything you do.

Sponsored by Canon, this free session is only available to registered Photoshop World attendees.

Clay Blackmore Conference Event
12:00pm06:00pm

On Location Wedding Shoot - SOLD OUT

David Ziser takes you “on location” where you’ll participate in a "real life" wedding scenario and learn techniques for capturing dramatic images. Limited to 45 participants.
Price: $199

David Ziser Pre-Conference Workshops
12:00pm09:00pm

NAPP Photo Safari - SOLD OUT

Explore Las Vegas with noted photographers Moose Peterson and Joe McNally and learn hands-on tips and techniques for photographing models, scenery and more. Lunch included. Limited to 45 participants.
Price: $299

Moose Peterson
Joe McNally
Pre-Conference Workshops
01:00pm05:00pm

HDR Crash Course - SOLD OUT

In this hands-on session, learn what you need to know in-camera to capture good HDR photos, as well as how to retouch them using the new HDR Pro dialog in Photoshop CS5.
Price: $199

Note: For this pre-con you'll need your DSLR camera, a card reader, a tripod, your laptop, and Photoshop or Lightroom. You'll also need Photomatix Pro 3. This is a 3rd-party plug-in. You are required to have it installed (the free trial version) before you come to the conference. We'll also provide a discount code for purchase to all attendees of the workshop. Limited to 60 participants.

Matt Kloskowski Pre-Conference Workshops
01:00pm06:00pm

Creating Video With DSLR Cameras - SOLD OUT

Explore options for creating and working with video from your camera, from practical shooting techniques and essential lighting to easy editing strategies and online sharing. Students will be placed into production teams with optional hands-on participation.

Students are encouraged (but not required) to bring:

    A DSLR camera capable of shooting video
    A tripod
    A laptop with Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro loaded.

Price: $199

Richard Harrington Pre-Conference Workshops
01:00pm05:00pm

The Art of the Digital Canvas NEW!

Discover how to master your painting skills in a variety of mediums and styles using the NEW Photoshop CS5 Painting tools like the Brush Engine and Corel® Painter 11™ Magical Painting capabilities. Using new brushes and existing tools, you’ll learn how to create awe-inspiring masterpieces that will take your talents to a new level. With Fay’s new recipes, turning your ordinary photographs into enchanting paintings has never been easier. Price: $99

Fay Sirkis Pre-Conference Workshops
01:00pm05:00pm

Photoshop For Beginners

Learn practical Photoshop editing techniques including layers, complex selections, masking, lightening blemishes and popular effects.

Early Bird Price: $89
 | Regular Price: $99

Lesa Snider Pre-Conference Workshops
01:00pm05:00pm

Photoshop Channels & Masks - SOLD OUT

Learn how masking lets you select the finest of details with precision and control.
Early Bird Price: $89
 | Regular Price: $99

Deke McClelland Pre-Conference Workshops
01:00pm05:00pm

Real World Concert Photography

Learn how to capture high-voltage concert images and overcome lighting challenges in this live shoot session! Limited to 40 participants.
Price: $199

Alan Hess
Scott Diussa
Pre-Conference Workshops
01:00pm05:00pm

Quality of Light In Depth - SOLD OUT

Hear a step-by-step explanation of light theory while learning how to control lighting for indoor and outdoor portraits.

Early Bird Price: $89 | Regular Price: $99

Jim Schmelzer Pre-Conference Workshops

Wednesday, September 1st

07:00am06:00pm

Conference Registration Open

Photoshop World Conference Event
09:00am10:15am

Opening Ceremony & Keynote

Photoshop World Conference Event
01:00pm06:00pm

NAPP Help Desk Live

There’s one place to get all of your Photoshop questions answered, one-on-one, directly from the gurus behind NAPP: the NAPP Help Desk Live. Led by Photoshop author and NAPP’s resident Help Desk guru Peter Bauer, the help desk is open during the Expo hall hours of the conference. Located close to the classrooms, you can easily walk up and have your Photoshop questions answered in a fun, informal setting. It’s free and open to all conference attendees.

Photoshop World Conference Event
01:00pm06:00pm

Expo Open

Photoshop World Conference Event
10:45am11:45am

Graphic Secrets: Combining Photos & Vectors NEW!

Learn how to easily combine illustrations with photography in this super creative session. Glean the secret to importing vectors so you can experiment with them all without losing an ounce of quality.

Lesa Snider Creative Suite Track
12:00pm01:00pm

Photoshop & Illustrator: The Perfect Match NEW!

Explore the myriad of ways you can integrate the best of both applications to achieve effects that would otherwise be too complex, if not impossible.

Corey Barker Creative Suite Track
06:15pm07:15pm

Photoshop and Illustrator NEW!

Learn how to use both applications to create many of the elements in the panoramic painting of Times Square.

Bert Monroy Creative Suite Track
10:45am11:45am

My Favorite Photoshop CS5 Tips & Techniques NEW!

"Dr. Brown" and his special guest Calvin Hollywood will spotlight an incredible collection of useful tips and techniques for both designers and photographers.

Be sure to check out Calvin Hollywood's work at http://www.calvinhollywood.com.

Calvin Hollywood
Russell Brown
General Track
12:00pm01:00pm

Photoshopotography NEW!

Become a photographer who embraces Photoshop as a creative tool, not just a means for fixing image problems. See how camera and Photoshop can go hand-in-hand as partners in the creative process.

Dave Cross General Track
06:15pm07:15pm

Mastering 3D in Photoshop CS5 Extended NEW!

3D in Photoshop has been taken to a whole new level. Explore the new features and take advantage of them in new ways to create awe-inspiring 3D graphics that were impossible before now.

Corey Barker General Track
10:45am11:45am

Lightroom Crash Course UPDATED!

This introduction to Lightroom and the workflow that'll make using it a breeze will teach you everything from importing and organizing your photos to developing them in both Lightroom and Photoshop.

Matt Kloskowski Lightroom Track
12:00pm01:00pm

Getting Organized in Lightroom NEW!

Organize your work in ways never before possible using Lightroom, including keyword strategies, catalog creation and removable drive scenarios.

Rafael Concepcion Lightroom Track
06:15pm07:15pm

Lightroom for Wedding/Portrait Photographers UPDATED!

Not everyone uses Lightroom in the same way. David will show you the Lightroom 3 features that work best for wedding and portrait photographers. He'll walk you through his Lightroom 3 workflow and show you the best LR3 tips and tricks for really adding pizzazz to your images. He'll also give you a peek at some of his favorite Lightroom 3 techniques that can save you tons of time in your image prep.

David Ziser Lightroom Track
10:45am11:45am

Make an Online Portfolio Now NEW!

Learn how to take things that are already pre-built and leverage them into a photographic portfolio.

Rafael Concepcion Photography A Track
12:00pm01:00pm

Making Your Own Photo Book NEW!

Learn how to produce a professional quality book highlighting your images, taking it from concept to production through promotion. Find out what print on demand technologies, like Blurb, have to offer you.

John Paul Caponigro Photography A Track
06:15pm07:15pm

Faces: The Digital Retoucher's Guide to Photoshop NEW!

Learn how to reconstruct teeth, reshape lips, enhance eyes, smooth skin, sculpt jawlines and even change lipstick color. It's a not-to-be-missed retouching power hour.

Kevin Ames Photography A Track
10:45am11:45am

Stuff You Need to Know to Be a Photographer NEW!

From techniques and lighting to marketing and business, get all the info you need to be a better photographer.

Zack Arias Photography B Track
12:00pm01:00pm

Five Ways to Select People NEW

In this session, you'll learn five key techniques (plus quick tips) for selecting people and objects and moving them to another.

Matt Kloskowski Photography B Track
06:15pm07:15pm

It's in the Bag NEW!

Learn about the required tools of the trade for wildlife and nature photographer...everything from selecting a camera to lenses, as well as the accessories you'll need to get "the shot."

Laurie Excell Photography B Track
10:45am11:45am

Painting With Photoshop NEW!

See the effects used in the creation of the Times Square painting, the largest digital image ever created.

Bert Monroy Photoshop Track
12:00pm01:00pm

Down & Dirty Tricks 2010 NEW!

Scott Kelby is back with an all-new collection of the hottest Photoshop special effects, tricks, and techniques you see everyday in print and on the Web.

Scott Kelby Photoshop Track
06:15pm07:15pm

The Top 5 Features in Photoshop CS5 NEW!

Photoshop CS5 is riddled with new features, major and minor. But five stand out: Content-aware fill, HDR Pro, the Refine Radius tool, Puppet Warp, and the Mixer Brush. Learn how these features augment such powerhouse standards as Color Range, raw images, and smart objects in this information-packed session.

Deke McClelland Photoshop Track
10:45am11:45am

Customizing Photoshop NEW!

Make Photoshop look and operate the way you want with preferences, custom menus and shortcuts, workspaces, tool presets and more.

Dave Cross Techniques Track
12:00pm01:00pm

Hacking Photoshop NEW!

Bend, fold and manipulate Photoshop to yield to your desires and get Photoshop to go well beyond what it was designed for.

Ben Willmore Techniques Track
06:15pm07:15pm

The Lazarus Effect of Raising the Dead Pixel: How to Undo an Out of Focus Photograph NEW!

Ever taken an out of focus image? Maybe you tried to photograph a waterfall and, regardless of your exposure and how carefully you set up your tripod and camera, the focus was a little too soft. Perhaps you have images that you know were in focus when you shot them, but because of the type of sensor or the way the RAW file was processed, the sharpness is missing.

This class will not only teach you how to bring detail back from both landscape and portrait images, it will also show you new way of thinking about your images and offer a new approach to "seeing" and "creating."

Everyone who attends this class will receive Actions and Configurators for both CS4 and CS,5 as well as the Versace Edition set of 3 plug-ins from NiKsoftware.

Vincent Versace Techniques Track
08:00pm11:00pm

Photoshop World After-Hours Party @ House of Blues Las Vegas

After a busy day of learning the latest Photoshop techniques, there’s only one way to let loose, unwind and rock out to the music of Scott Kelby and the Big Electric Cat. Join your fellow conference attendees and Photoshop World instructors at the Photoshop World After-Hours Party!

House of Blues Las Vegas
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89119

Photoshop World Special Event

Thursday, September 2nd

08:00am05:00pm

Conference Registration Open

Photoshop World Conference Event
01:00pm05:00pm

NAPP Help Desk Live

There’s one place to get all of your Photoshop questions answered, one-on-one, directly from the gurus behind NAPP: the NAPP Help Desk Live. Led by Photoshop author and NAPP’s resident Help Desk guru Peter Bauer, the help desk is open during the Expo hall hours of the conference. Located close to the classrooms, you can easily walk up and have your Photoshop questions answered in a fun, informal setting. It’s free and open to all conference attendees.

Photoshop World Conference Event
01:00pm05:00pm

Expo Open

Photoshop World Conference Event
08:15am09:15am

Playing With Time NEW!

Learn how to shoot time-lapse photography and use Photoshop CS5 Extended to add special effects, including altering color and tonality, creating selective focus and even audio.

Julieanne Kost Creative Suite Track
09:30am10:30am

10 Great New Features in Dreamweaver CS5 NEW!

Whether you're trying to decide if you should upgrade or want to learn the new features fast, this session will take you on a tour of the top ten new things you can do with Dreamweaver CS5.

Janine Warner Creative Suite Track
10:45am11:45am

Introduction to InDesign CS5 NEW!

If you're new to InDesign, this class will get you started learning some of the new productivity features in InDesign CS5 that help get your work done faster and easier than before.

Terry White Creative Suite Track
12:00pm01:00pm

Creating Interactive Portfolios with InDesign CS5 NEW!

In this class, you'll learn how to take your existing printed brochure or portfolio and turn it into an interactive masterpiece for the Web. And you'll do it without writing a single line of code.

Terry White Creative Suite Track
04:45pm05:45pm

Dave's Best of Photoshop User Tutorials NEW!

Learn how to make some of the most popular effects from Photoshop User magazine and exclusive NAPP video tutorials.

Dave Cross Creative Suite Track
06:00pm07:00pm

Mastering the Pen Tool NEW!

Photoshop’s Pen tool lets you draw any shape, regardless how complex, one precise point at a time. It’s mysterious and laborious work, unless you know the secrets. Join Deke and learn how to select people, natural forms, and products with absolute accuracy, regardless of their backgrounds.

Deke McClelland Creative Suite Track
08:15am09:15am

Big Light From Small Flashes NEW!

On location techniques for traveling light and moving fast with small flashes while still creating sophisticated lighting scenarios.

Joe McNally Lighting Track
09:30am10:30am

Bringing Out the Big Guns NEW!

Live demo of gear and different effects discussed, including advantages and strategies for using bigger power packs and larger light shaping tools.

Joe McNally Lighting Track
10:45am11:45am

Exploring the Elements of Digital Photographic Portraits NEW!

Learn about lighting, quality of light, posing, composition and photographic techniques that create great portraits.

Helene Glassman Lighting Track
12:00pm01:00pm

Creative Techniques in Digital Still Life Photography NEW!

Learn all the steps to simplify the process to create stunning panoramic photographic images.

Jim DiVitale Lighting Track
04:45pm05:45pm

Live Food Shoot! NEW!

A live demonstration of a food shoot, including tips and tricks on how to make your food look great from a food stylist and photographer.

Joe Glyda Lighting Track
06:00pm07:00pm

The Many Uses of White Seamless Background NEW!

Live photo shoot demo showing how to properly light a white seamless background, plus simple post-production steps to further enhance your images.

Zack Arias Lighting Track
08:15am09:15am

LR Workflow for Portrait Photographers NEW!

Learn how to use Lightroom to quickly process an entire photo session in less time than it takes to retouch just one photo in Photoshop.

David Cuerdon Lightroom Track
09:30am10:30am

Develop Module Lightroom 3 NEW!

This how-to-Raw boot camp demonstrates what's new, including one-click lens correction, distortion creativity, Process 2010, amazing noise reduction and much more.

Kevin Ames Lightroom Track
10:45am11:45pm

Lightroom for the Web NEW!

Experience how to upload a Lightroom gallery to the Web starting with a basic website gallery to a more complex Lightroom and Dreamweaver workflow.

Rafael Concepcion Lightroom Track
12:00pm01:00pm

Getting Up to Speed with Lightroom 3 NEW!

Lightroom is better than ever, and it's critical that you don't overlook any of the new features. Sharpen your Lightroom knowledge and take image post-production workflow to the next level.

Chris Orwig Lightroom Track
04:45pm05:45pm

Lightroom & Photoshop Integration NEW!

Matt starts with raw photos in Lightroom and walks you through the Lightroom editing process, then into Photoshop and then back to Lightroom.

Matt Kloskowski Lightroom Track
06:00pm07:00pm

Black & White Lightroom and Beyond NEW!

See how to take color to black & white in Lightroom's Develop module, as well as the tips and tricks found in Photoshop and third party solutions.

Bryan Hughes Lightroom Track
08:15am09:15am

Critter Tails: Bear With Me NEW!

Step outside the classroom, venture past the conference hall and take a walk on the wild side. Experiencing and photographing in the wild is like no other adventure in photography. Give me one hour and I'll get you hooked with a picture or two, a story, and a song that will stay with you for a long time to come.

Moose Peterson Photography Track
09:30am10:30am

Mastering HDR in Photoshop NEW!

In this class, we'll dive into CS5's brand new HDR Pro dialog and show you exactly what you need to create great HDR photos

Matt Kloskowski Photography Track
10:45am11:45am

Concert & Event Photography NEW!

This new session covers concert workflow starting from securing credentials, picking the right gear, shooting just three songs, no flash usage, downloading and editing images, to outputting to website galleries.

We'll cover high ISO, low-light shooting, importing and tagging in Bridge and Lightroom, to editing selected images in Photoshop and creating outputs for different clients.

Alan Hess Photography Track
12:00pm01:00pm

Life On Location: Survival Tips for Shooters NEW!

Lively discussions, stories, strategies and solutions based on 30 years of on-the-road shooting for the National Geographic, LIFE and Sports Illustrated

Joe McNally Photography Track
04:45pm05:45pm

Light, Gesture & Color, Part I (Perception) NEW!

This session reveals how a legendary photographer maintains the integrity of his natural light photography with minimal retouching.

Jay Maisel Photography Track
06:00pm07:00pm

Light, Color & Gesture, Part II (New Work)

This session reveals how a legendary photographer maintains the integrity of his natural light photography with minimal retouching.

Jay Maisel Photography Track
08:15am09:15am

Lions, Tigers, and Bears Oh My for CS5 NEW!

Turn photographs of pets and wildlife into paintings using the new Photoshop CS5 painting tools.

Fay Sirkis Photoshop Track
09:30am10:30am

The Creative Composite

Discover how to transform concepts and ideas into images by mastering the tools used in compositing, including adjustment layers, masking, blending and more.

Julieanne Kost Photoshop Track
10:45am11:45am

Designing With Type 2010 NEW!

Learn design secrets of combining different styles of type (great for logo design) and combining type with photography for professional results.

Scott Kelby Photoshop Track
12:00pm01:00pm

The Eyes Have It! NEW!

Learn a step-by-step formula for retouching photos to give life and soul to the eyes of men, women, children and even pets.

Fay Sirkis Photoshop Track
04:45pm05:45pm

There Are No Bad Originals, Part 1

Using Photohop's Calculations, get the basics of channel blending in color correction mode, how to add contrast and correct color casts.

Dan Margulis Photoshop Track
06:00pm07:00pm

There Are No Bad Originals, Part 2

This session reveals the secrets to creating advanced blends in Photoshop using channel blending in color correction.

Dan Margulis Photoshop Track
08:15am09:15am

Quality of Light NEW!

Get a better understanding of studio lighting, window light and outdoor lighting. Includes lessons on white balance, inverse square law and much more.

Jim Schmelzer Wedding & Portraits Track
09:30am10:30am

Hot Sun, Cool Images NEW!

You rarely get to pick the best time and perfect light to shoot the bride and groom. Cliff shares his secrets for making the most out of harsh lighting conditions.

Cliff Mautner Wedding & Portraits Track
10:45am11:45am

One Light for Real People NEW!

You don't need three or six lights to create a professional portrait. Learn all the different looks you can get from using just one light.

Jack Reznicki Wedding & Portraits Track
12:00pm01:00pm

To Flash or Not to Flash? NEW!

You'll learn when it's time to supplement with flash and how ti add texture, dimension and mood with just one speed light.

Cliff Mautner Wedding & Portraits Track
04:45pm05:45pm

Fashion Portraits NEW!

Learn the photography and Photoshop techniques used in magazines and how to apply them to your portrait photography. Senior portrait customers love these shots!

David Cuerdon Wedding & Portraits Track
06:00pm07:00pm

Creating Dramatic Bridal Portraits NEW!

This brand new class is jam-packed with information on lighting and composition, and will show you how to create that dramatic portrait on location. David will walk you through a location looking for the leading lines and interesting compositional elements that he'll use to create the final image.

This class is an exercise in learning to see differently and more creatively before you ever push the shutter button. David will also introduce you to five creative lighting techniques that anyone can use to create and enhance the dramatic portrait.

David Ziser Wedding & Portraits Track
07:15pm09:15pm

The Art of Digital Photography

This is a night of pure magic. It's where some of the world's leading digital photographers come together, on one stage, for an evening that you'll be talking about for years. Be right there as these gifted artists put Photoshop aside to focus solely on the creativity and art behind their brilliant photography.

This is without a doubt one of the most inspirational, moving, and most talked about sessions in Photoshop World history, and if you've never had a chance to witness the passion, the emotion, the tears, and the laughter that truly amazing photographers can bring through their work, then you've got to be there for this night you'll never forget.

All conference attendees are invited to join some of the world's most celebrated masters, and the true living legends of photography, including Jay Maisel, Julieanne Kost, John Paul Caponigro, Joe McNally, Moose Peterson, Joe Glyda, and Jim DiVitale as they bring their amazing talents together for a night of pure magic. Be there as it unfolds in this special, free, after-hours event.

Photoshop World Special Event
10:00pm12:00am

Midnight Madness hosted by Scott Kelby

Dubbed as the session for "Photoshop freaks who just can't sleep," Photoshop Midnight Madness has become legendary in the world of training conferences. If you're lucky enough to snag a ticket to this late-night Photoshop love fest , you're in for a hilarious night of wild surprises, tons of prizes, howls of laughter, and loads of fun.

This night of no-holds-barred Photoshop mayhem is definitely the hottest ticket at the conference - delivering non-stop music, madness, contests, and partying is hosted by the conference ringmaster himself, Scott Kelby.

There are two things we can promise you about Photoshop Midnight Madness: (1) You're not going to learn a darn thing about Photoshop, and (2) You're going to have an absolute blast doing it! So, if this sounds like your brand of fun, make sure you get your ticket early, then plan to stay up late!

Only 200 tickets are given out for Midnight Madness. Tickets will be given out on Thursday, September 2 at 7:30am, outside of the Expo Hall Bayside B.

Photoshop World Special Event

Friday, September 3rd

08:30am01:00pm

Conference Registration Open

Photoshop World Conference Event
09:00am01:00pm

NAPP Help Desk Live

There’s one place to get all of your Photoshop questions answered, one-on-one, directly from the gurus behind NAPP: the NAPP Help Desk Live. Led by Photoshop author and NAPP’s resident Help Desk guru Peter Bauer, the help desk is open during the Expo hall hours of the conference. Located close to the classrooms, you can easily walk up and have your Photoshop questions answered in a fun, informal setting. It’s free and open to all conference attendees.

Photoshop World Conference Event
09:00am01:00pm

Expo Open

Photoshop World Conference Event
03:45pm04:45pm

Conference Wrap-Up & Giveaways

Photoshop World Conference Event
08:15am09:15am

Getting a Great Print in Lightroom 3 NEW!

Creative aspect of laying out prints in custom print templates, as well as the technical details such as color profiles.

Chris Orwig Lightroom Track
11:00am12:00pm

Automating Lightroom: 10 Ways to Make It Work for You NEW!

Join Julieanne as she demonstrates the Top 10 ways to automate and optimize Lightroom, eliminating repetitive tasks and leaving more time for the creative process.

Julieanne Kost Lightroom Track
01:00pm02:00pm

Importing & Managing Your Images in Lightroom 3 NEW!

Take a look at how to use Lightroom 3's new Tethered Capture feature and effectively use Catalogs, Collections, Smart Collections and Folders.

Terry White Lightroom Track
02:15pm03:15pm

Lightroom Killer Tips NEW!

Scott's favorite timesaving tips, tricks and shortcuts that will have you getting twice the editing done in half the time.

Scott Kelby Lightroom Track
08:15am09:15am

Creative Typography for Video NEW!

Create text treatments for video and multimedia projects and learn how to design attractive title sequences, bumpers and DVD menus.

Richard Harrington Motion Graphics Track
11:00am12:00pm

Photoshop Motion Design Recipes NEW!

Learn about the exposure triangle and how its three elements need to be considered when setting up a photo shoot.

Rod Harlan Motion Graphics Track
01:00pm02:00pm

After Effects Motion Design Recipes NEW!

Build modern motion design projects with tips and shortcuts that will save you time and jumpstart your creativity.

Rod Harlan Motion Graphics Track
02:15pm03:15pm

Photoshop for Video NEW!

Learn essential technical and design approaches that make it easy to plug into Photoshop editing tools like Final Cut Pro or Premiere Pro.

Richard Harrington
Motion Graphics Track
08:15am09:15am

Camera to Computer NEW!

Learn how to establish a solid workflow from getting it right in the camera to editing, filing and finishing your digital images.

Laurie Excell Photography A Track
11:00am12:00pm

Black & White Conversion Techniques

Black & white conversion techniques are like politicians making election promises. Every one of them claims to be the penultimate solution to your needs. Regardless of their claims, usually you find yourself still needing a solution that creates images that look like photographs and not like something the viewer sees as “something you did in Photoshop.”

The reality is that there's more than one way to convert an image from color to hues of gray. But not every black & white conversion approach works with every image. In this class, you'll learn how to convert an image to black & white without ever leaving the RGB color space. This class tutorial takes a practical-applications approach to when, why and how to convert an image.

Everyone who attends this class will receive Actions and Configurators for both CS4 and CS5.

Vincent Versace Photography A Track
01:00pm02:00pm

Hollywood Lighting on a Laptop and Bokeh: The Science of Focus and the Art of Blur NEW!

In this class. you'll learn the importance of lens blurs and find out why focus is sometimes overrated in photography. You'll learn how to realistically replicate the quality of lens blur, or Bokeh, after the fact, as well as how to light an image on the computer to looks as if you'd used theatrical "hot" lights.

Everyone who attends this class will receive a fully registrablecopy of the Focalpoint 2.0 plug-in from onOne Software, as well as the Versace Edtion set of 3 plug-ins from NiKsoftware.

Vincent Versace Photography A Track
02:15pm03:15pm

Exposure Triangle NEW!

Learn about the exposure triangle and how its three elements need to be considered when setting up a photo shoot.

Laurie Excell Photography A Track
08:15am09:15am

Romancing the Landscape, Camera & Computer Craft NEW!

With a little camera and computer craft, you can turn your landscapes into pixels that move the soul and grab the heart.

Moose Peterson Photography B Track
11:00am12:00pm

Image Compositing for Fine Art & Advertising Illustration NEW!

Learn compositing techniques from start-to-finish using several photographic elements.

Jim DiVitale Photography B Track
01:00pm02:00pm

Light Painting for Fun & Profit NEW!

Start with a pitch-dark room and a flashlight. Finish with a fine art creation that can turn a boring subject into a masterpiece.

Ben Willmore Photography B Track
02:15pm03:15pm

Illuminating Creativity & Versatility NEW!

Free your mind and allow yourself to create inspirational and awe-inspiring images.

John Paul Caponigro Photography B Track
08:15am09:15am

Photoshop Color Strategies NEW!

Maximize the potential of every image by exploring the vast colors of the rainbow

John Paul Caponigro Photoshop A Track
11:00am12:00pm

So That's How They Do That! Tricks NEW!

An inside look at the world of commercial photography and how you can adapt those same ideas into the images you want.

Joe Glyda Photoshop A Track
01:00pm02:00pm

Photoshop Design Effects NEW!

Create different light and design effects using Photoshop that will have you thinking a bit differently about what you can do in Photoshop.

Corey Barker Photoshop A Track
02:15pm03:15pm

More Fantasy Portraits: Smoke, Mirrors & Photoshop NEW

Alien or Goddess? Creating fantasy portraits comes alive in this new session of grand Photoshop fun and creativity.

Kevin Ames Photoshop A Track
08:15am09:15am

The Wonders of Camera RAW & Smart Objects NEW!

Learn Photoshop techniques for working with Camera Raw images in combination with Smart Objects.

Russell Brown Photoshop B Track
11:00am12:00pm

The Picture Postcard Workflow, Part 1 NEW!

Get the basics of channel blending in color correction mode, how to add contrast and correct color casts in outdoor photography.

Dan Margulis Photoshop B Track
01:00pm02:00pm

The Picture Postcard Workflow, Part 2 NEW!

Find out how you can quickly convert drab outdoor originals into astonishingly vivid, yet realist, final images.

Dan Margulis Photoshop B Track
02:15pm03:15pm

Photoshop CS5 Designer Power Hour NEW!

Get up to speed on all the new CS5 features fast in this action-packed hour!

Lesa Snider Photoshop B Track
08:15am09:15am

The Third Dimension NEW!

Learn about the 3D features in Adobe Photoshop and see how they were used in ways beyond their intended use in the creation of the Times Square panoramic.

Bert Monroy Techniques Track
11:00am12:00pm

The Unmitigated Power of Camera Raw NEW!

If Photoshop lets you edit a photo, Camera Raw lets you develop it. Meaning that you can transform even disappointing digital negatives into exactly what you meant them to be. Learn how to light a scene, correct shadow noise and color, straighten away perspective, and even add effects with this relentlessly powerful and nondestructive application.

Deke McClelland Techniques Track
01:00pm02:00pm

The Perfect Panoramic with Photomerge NEW!

Create stunning panoramic images with proper digital exposure techniques in Photoshop's Photomerge.

Jim DiVitale Techniques Track
02:15pm03:15pm

Photoshop Safety Measures NEW!

When you have pushed an adjustment too far, investigate concepts like saturation clipping and much more.

Ben Willmore Techniques Track

*NOTE: Schedule subject to change.

NAPP Planet Photoshop Layers Kelby Training Lightroom Killer Tips Scott Kelby