Buying this will allow you to ACCESS Nigel's recording for four weeks. This DOES NOT allow download.
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.
