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Meetings and Events

Digital Imaging SIG (SVCS)
Mon, 21 May 2012 7:00:PM

Member Night (Open Forum)
George Hamma and Richard Eggers

Bring your questions, photos to show, whatever.

In the Santa Clara MicroCenter store. Map and directions to the store. 

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Kelby Training Seminar
Tue, 22 May 2012 7:00:AM

 Google+ Photographers Conference

KelbyTraining.comIt’s your last chance to save $50 on the first ever Google+ Photographer’s Conference in San Francisco on May 22-23, 2012! Advance registration pricing ends on Monday, April 30.

This history-making conference-produced by Kelby Training and powered by Google's Hangout (web conferencing) technology and the G+ platform-is specifically designed to boost your Google+ networking skills and refine your photography talents.

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KCI - Beyond the Digital Photo: Photoshop Magic
Tue, 22 May 2012 6:00:PM

Krause Center for InnovationFoothill College Community Education

Beginner or expert, this class will give you an entire library of simple techniques that make your photos shine. Turn your work into true artistic creations. Learn Photoshop basics: color and contrast enhancement, collage and layout. This class is hands on and students will also learn via compelling projects that teach stunning artistic effects. No matter what skill level or technology background, this class makes photo editing simple and effortless.

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Kelby Training Seminar
Wed, 23 May 2012 8:00:AM

 Google+ Photographers Conference

KelbyTraining.comIt’s your last chance to save $50 on the first ever Google+ Photographer’s Conference in San Francisco on May 22-23, 2012! Advance registration pricing ends on Monday, April 30.

This history-making conference-produced by Kelby Training and powered by Google's Hangout (web conferencing) technology and the G+ platform-is specifically designed to boost your Google+ networking skills and refine your photography talents.

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Palo Alto Camera Club
Wed, 23 May 2012 7:30:PM

An Evening with Lewis Kemper:
Light, Composition and Color 

The Palo Alto Camera Club is pleased to invite all photographers, those interested in photography, and guests to attend this special presentation by renowned landscape and nature photographer Lewis Kemper. DETAILS are below and on our website.

Renowned landscape and nature photographer Lewis Kemper will give an illustrated talk on the three main components of color photography – Light, Composition and Color and how one can harness these components to create great photographs. When you are taking pictures, you are doing two things: capturing light, and placing a frame around something that exists.  The program will concentrate on these steps by emphasizing the importance of light, color, and the placement of the frame.

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KCI - Google Applications for Small Businesses and Non-Profits
Thu, 24 May 2012 6:00:PM

Krause Center for InnovationFoothill College Community Education

You’ve probably used Google to perform any number of basic searches, but there is so much more to using the wide range of free, Google applications. Come learn what organizations such as universities, schools, and entire state governments have figured out. They are liberating themselves from Microsoft products that tie you to one computer or require costly licensing. Come learn what is possible when you use free, web-based Google applications.  

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Web Design SIG (SVCS)
Mon, 28 May 2012 7:00:PM

 NO WEBSIG MEETING IN MAY

See you all in June. 

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Build It Yourself SIG (SVCS)
Mon, 04 Jun 2012 7:00:PM

Open Session on Open Source
Bob White 

Bob will host a Q&A session on the various flavors of Linux and other open source programs

In the Santa Clara MicroCenter store. Map and directions to the store.

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KCI - Easy Websites with WordPress
Tue, 05 Jun 2012 6:00:PM

Krause Center for InnovationFoothill College Community Education

This class introduces you to the many advantages of web sites with Word Press. Learn simple steps to create and manage your own web presence with this great free tool. Enhance your web presence and online branding with elegance and ease. Learn how to incorporate many versatile features of Word Press and its useful tools. Create sites that are affordable, easy to maintain, and engaging.

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KCI - Easy Tech Tools for Fine Artists and Photographers
Thu, 14 Jun 2012 6:00:PM

Krause Center for InnovationFoothill College Community Education

Let your computer or mobile device help you with all aspects of the artistic process. Smart phone, laptop, or simple digital camera and free/inexpensive software can generate so many ideas for how to move forward with your fine art composition. Use the tools you already have to empower your creative process. Whether you're creating an outline sketch from a photo or analyzing compositions in black and white, this class will give you easy methods to take your fine art to the next level.

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