Picture Perfect Color Seminar!

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Houston Camera Exchange Presents...

Thursday, May 31, 2007
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Marriott Houston North at Greenspoint
225 North Sam Houston Pkwy East
Houston, TX 77060

For printer-friendly details, download the seminar PDF here.

For more details and secure online registration, click here!


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TexasPhotoForum Discount Code for Picture Perfect Color Seminar...

$100 Discount Code Is: special
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[carrbowl]

Does TPF qualify under the group discount??

[Camera Exchange]

Originally Posted by carrbowl

Does TPF qualify under the group discount??

You know what, that is a darn good question... and one that I am completely unqualified to answer. Since we are only the local sponsor / dealer, I am not at liberty to make that decision.

However, I will email Xrite and see if we can't get a TPF group discount and let you know what I find out. If that doesn't work, for whatever reason, you guys can sign up as one entity and receive the group discount.

Let me get back to you on this and see if we can't get a TPF discount code or reduced rate.

Thanks for the question and interest.

Regards,
Mike

[carrbowl]

I don't usually flinch at the price but this was a little steep so I would at least think about $249...I don't think my brain could soak up $299 between 9 and 4:30----my brain isn't that big!!! thanks for checking Mike

[Camera Exchange]

Originally Posted by carrbowl

I don't usually flinch at the price but this was a little steep so I would at least think about $249...I don't think my brain could soak up $299 between 9 and 4:30----my brain isn't that big!!! thanks for checking Mike

Renae,

My request email has just been sent to XRite management as the "sponsoring dealer" (for whatever weight that carries... we will soon see). Let's see what they come back with.

Heck, with my seminar schedule and store work I can't soak up $50 in that same timeframe. I asked for a 50% discount (I always like to ask BIG). Like I said, lets see what they say.

I will let you folks know what I find out.

Regards,
Mike

[carrbowl]

Gracias...

[boxofrocks]

I did this last year, and found it very informative. Spendy, but good info.

[carrbowl]

So what did you like...what do you like the most or learn the most?? And would a beginner be able to keep up??? I really need something like this, but I'm afraid it will be too much..I do know alittle about PS..but not a ton

[LoungeLizard]

I did this about 3 years ago - in Austin. It was GREAT. Definitely worth the money.

[carrbowl]

Well I'm not sure how??? but I got an email today that gives me $50 off the seminar...

[boxofrocks]

It's not a "Photoshop" class. It teaches you about color management, how to calibrate devices, and how to adjust your colors digitally so that you are maximizing the gamut of your lab or printer.

There's a good deal of info that applies to those that have really good printers and print their own stuff (as opposed to a lab), but I took away a lot from the class, and I never print stuff for clients at home.

The downside is, it might turn you into a color snob. Now I expect more from my prints than ever before, but that's a good thing. After taking this class, you'll be suprised at how little some labs know about color management. Some don't even offer icc profiles, because they proof the colors in house. That might save you work, but you never know what you'll be getting back when another (and often different each time) set of eyes is involved in the process, using a monitor that may or may not be calibrated correctly.

Another downside is that if you don't already have a clibration device, you're gonna want to run out and get one immediately. That'll increase the "cost" of the class a little.

[carrbowl]

Well color is one of my big downfalls, so I'm seriously thinking this would be a big help. I've been wanting to get a calibration tool, so that would help be decide which one to get ---at least I would have a clue as to what to get. I hate it when you're not even smart enough to ask questions as to what to get!! I doubt I'll get smart enough to be a snob though..my brain ain't what it used to be!!!

[Camera Exchange]

Originally Posted by carrbowl

Well I'm not sure how??? but I got an email today that gives me $50 off the seminar...

See how fast I work!

Actually I am not sure how you received that either since I haven't heard anything back from Xrite yet.

[Camera Exchange]

Originally Posted by boxofrocks

It's not a "Photoshop" class. It teaches you about color management, how to calibrate devices, and how to adjust your colors digitally so that you are maximizing the gamut of your lab or printer.

There's a good deal of info that applies to those that have really good printers and print their own stuff (as opposed to a lab), but I took away a lot from the class, and I never print stuff for clients at home.

The downside is, it might turn you into a color snob. Now I expect more from my prints than ever before, but that's a good thing. After taking this class, you'll be suprised at how little some labs know about color management. Some don't even offer icc profiles, because they proof the colors in house. That might save you work, but you never know what you'll be getting back when another (and often different each time) set of eyes is involved in the process, using a monitor that may or may not be calibrated correctly.

Another downside is that if you don't already have a clibration device, you're gonna want to run out and get one immediately. That'll increase the "cost" of the class a little.

Tom is right on about his comments.

What you will learn about color management is worth the price of admission. However, another plus for attending the classes is that you will get discount certificates from Mamiya America, the people who distribute, Xrite / Gretag MacBeth color management products, PocketWizard, Profoto, Sekonic, Tenba, MultiCart, Mamiya, etc. that you can use at the seminar to purchase any of these products or for use within one month at HCE. These savings certificates will actually bring the prices down below Internet (i.e. B&H, Adorama) pricing for the same items.

Some folks have actually been able to pay for the cost of admission in the savings that they receive on the other items that they have been wanting.

Thanks,
Mike

[Camera Exchange]

Discount Code for Picture Perfect Color Seminar...

We have received a 10% discount code that you can use when you sign up for the Picture Perfect Color seminar put on by Xrite. When registering online or via phone (888.439.4403, x200), use the code "XPM" to receive a 10% immediate discount on the registration fee.

Regards,
Mike