NUS Photographic Society
Thursday, August 24, 2006
I went to the NUS Photographic Society Media Centre in YIH in the afternoon. My intention was to check out the calibrated monitor. The computers and monitors are not bad at all. Powerful, high color accuracy and very very under-utilized. I think I will hang out there during my free time.
I met the secretary, Leonard, who has just got into the organizing committee. It was my lucky day, I told him I am interested in conducting Photoshop courses for the NUS community and there is an appointment in the committee not filled: course coordinator. I immediately signed up for it. Leonard told me there might be an interview next week. I think I gotta revise my Photoshop basics before I stumble at the interview; will also organize a portfolio to showcase my editing skills over the weekends. If everything goes well, I should be conducting courses during the holidays.
Also talked to FM about his idea of setting up a Media Dept in USC. I volunteered to help out as the photographer. Basically, I am increasing my exposure to events and people photography to improve my skills and techniques. I find myself really lacking in creativity and artistry. I'm pretty ok with technical skills. Still remember what the boss of Riceball Photographic Books told me: "A photographer shocks people with pictures, not technical knowledge. Though the latter is essential for a perfect picture". I think I am reading photography more furiously than chemistry. Have you heard of Brooks Institute of Photography? Really hope to study there, though I know it's not going to be easy.
P.S. I'm sure there are lots of Photoshop experts in NUS, I really hope to meet them to discuss on photo-editing and post-processing techniques. Not so interested in graphics design/processing though.
posted byWilliam at 11:32 PM