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Insights into Landscape Photography and the Art of Perfect Printing with Nigel Thomas
In this engaging and informative session, Nigel Thomas presents the second of a series of talks focusing on his journey from a mental health breakdown to becoming a passionate landscape photographer and printing expert. Nigel shares his expertise on achieving the perfect print, emphasising the importance of monitor calibration, the use of ICC profiles, and the selection of appropriate media settings.
Throughout the talk, Nigel highlights the significance of consistent and accurate color management, soft proofing in editing software, and choosing the right rendering intents for out-of-gamut colors. He also discusses his preference for specific printing processes and paper choices, and offers practical tips for photographers at all levels.
The session underscores the transformative power of photography and the immense satisfaction derived from creating and sharing high-quality prints.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:41 Nigel's Journey into Printing
02:23 The Challenges and Learning Curve
04:25 First Exhibition and Printing Success
04:55 Encouraging Club Participation
05:52 Complete Printing Process Overview
07:54 Choosing the Right Paper and Ink
19:42 Color Management and Calibration
22:03 Interactive Q&A Session
23:47 Monitor Calibration and Settings
37:55 Practical Printing Tips
01:04:43 Welcome Screen and Initial Setup
01:05:09 Display Control and Spider Connection
01:05:48 Calibration Settings and Recommendations
01:07:19 Room Light and Custom Settings
01:09:17 Placing the Spider and Brightness Adjustment
01:11:55 Calibration Process and Profile Creation
01:13:55 Comparing Color Spaces
01:15:13 Q&A: Calibrating Multiple Monitors
01:16:40 Q&A: P3 Color Space vs Adobe RGB
01:17:50 Lightroom Classic: Soft Proofing and Exporting
01:25:52 Canon Professional Printer Layout
01:32:41 Final Recap and Third-Party Inks
01:37:29 A Day on the Pembrokeshire Coast
01:44:53 Final Questions and Closing Remarks
This talk will be recorded and made available for four weeks after the event.
Nigel's fee from this event will be donated to charity, at his request.