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| Title |
Technical
Photography |
| Description |
The principles of digital imaging will be explained and demonstrated. Participants will create images to apply techniques discussed in class. |
| ID Code |
IM304 |
| Dates and Tuition |
March 11, 2008
$385 for all applications with payment received no later than February 11
$423 for all applications with payment received February 12 - March 5
Applications submitted between March 6 and 12:00 pm (noon) ET on March 10 will be accepted with payment of a $50 late registration fee.
September 9 , 2008
$385 for all applications with payment received no later than August 9
$423 for all applications with payment received August 10 - September 3
Applications submitted between September 4 and 12:00 pm (noon) ET on September 8 will be accepted with payment of a $50 late registration fee.
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| Times |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Location |
NTSB
Training Center • 45065 Riverside Parkway • Ashburn, Virginia 20147
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| Photodocumentation Series |
Save on time, travel and expenses - attend the entire Photodocumentation
Series
for a discounted tuition. |
| Status |
OPEN. Applications are now being accepted. |
| Apply
to Attend |
March 11,
2008
September 9 , 2008 |
| CEUs |
0.7. This course is also certified by the Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services for 8 hours (Career
Development/Elective) of Partial In-Service Credit (PIC) |
| Overview |
- Digital photography – how a digital image is formed, processed and stored; digital vs. analog imaging; adjusting resolution & file sizes for particular purposes
- Camera usage and care – holding, focusing, light metering, batteries, moisture and cleaning
- Elements of exposure – shutter speeds, lens apertures, depth-of-field and exposure vs. noise
- Lighting – sources and techniques
- Close-up and macro-photography – use of flash, filtration and polarization
- Troubleshooting – Resolving frequently encountered difficulties
- Photographer safety and camera care
- Digital imaging media, techniques and cautions
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| Performance Results |
Upon completion of this course the participant will be
able to:
- Maximize the benefits of digital imaging
- Improve images by understanding the elements of exposure
- Get the most out of the camera’s macro-capabilities
- Perform the most complete artifact documentation under any circumstances
- Preserve photographic equipment by learning to care for it under all conditions
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| Equipment |
Participants must provide their
own digital camera and laptop computer and should be familiar with the operation of both prior to attending the course. In addition, participants are encouraged to bring to class accessories that they may use on the job, such as scales, mirrors, memory and tripods. |
| Who May Attend |
- NTSB investigators
- Federal, state & local
investigators, including those outside the field of transportation, who
may have a need to photographically document the site of an
accident/incident or understand the process
- Potential participants in an NTSB
investigation
- Others who would like to build or enhance
photographic documentation skills
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| Accommodations |
Area hotels and
restaurants |
| Airports |
Washington
Dulles International (IAD): 10 miles
Washington Ronald
Reagan National (DCA): 30 miles
Baltimore/Washington
International (BWI): 60 miles |
| More Information |
Email TrainingCenter@ntsb.gov
or call (571) 223-3900
Courses, forums and symposia are added to the schedule throughout the
year. Subscribe to the e-newsletter to learn about upcoming events
and new programs: http://www.ntsb.gov/TC/list/list.htm
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