Have you ever wanted to learn to use strobe (flash) lighting to photograph small objects or people? If so, this workshop will introduce you to the basics of setting up studio strobe lights and recommendations on low-cost studio lighting kits for your own studio.

Instructor: David Cornwell graduated from the University of Michigan with multiple degrees in fine art. Based in Hawai‘i, David’s commercial photography assignments have taken him to domestic and international locations, frequently to create images of resorts and architecture. Some of his clients include the Hawai‘i Convention Center, Microsoft, Coca Cola, Dr. Pepper, Ocean Spray Cranberries, Polynesian Cultural Center, Alaska Visitors Bureau, Life Magazine, National Geographic Magazine, Ritz Carlton, Kahala Hotel & Resort, Victoria Ward Properties, Top of Waikiki Restaurant, and Sheraton Hotels. Go to www.davidcornwellphoto.net to learn more!

New Media Arts offers a coordinated series of non-credit and credit classes. Our Fall 2008 courses include classes in the well-known and comprehensive digital imaging software program Photoshop, as well courses in selecting and using a digital camera, travel photography, documenting life using photos, studio lighting, Webpage making, and digital imaging. All classes are held in the New Media Arts PCATT Lab in Kopiko 202.

Customized Training in New Media Arts

Kapi‘olani Community College can develop non-credit courses and workshops specifically designed to meet the needs of your company or organization. Our customized training is a cost-effective and convenient way to enhance an employee’s knowledge and skills. We design the curriculum and materials for instruction and arrange all sessions.  Customized classes meet either in the New Media Lab on campus or on-site, where employees learn in their workplace environment. For more information on customized training in the New Media Arts areas of digital imaging, Website design, animation, and interactive multimedia, contact the Arts & Sciences Continuing Education and Training Coordinator at 734-9315.

An updated calendar is also available at pcatt.org/pcatt/schedule (Click on "Sizzling Seminars.") and on the New Media Arts Web site at nma.kcc.hawaii.edu/noncredit.