Want to get into capturing the stars above but not sure where to start? I’ll show you how to get the best out of the gear you already own, how to capture images and handle them once they’re on the computer, and most importantly how to share them with your family and friends.
Experience
Beginner Astro (Online)
Experience details
The night sky is a captivating subject. As the seasons change, so too does the sky – offering evergreen opportunities to show it in unique and interesting ways, and even a whole range of subjects to do it with. If you are new to the craft or even just want to uplift your existing basic skills, this is for you.
This workshop focuses on getting you up to speed with the necessary fieldcraft to produce stellar astrophotographic results based on proven methodologies, using the standard equipment and standard software that you already have. From how to scout and select locations, set up, and actually capture the heavens once you’re there, and how to work with them once you’re back at home.
Topics covered include:
- Understanding how your standard gear can best be used
- Discovering interesting locations in your local area
- Selecting celestial subjects to image
- Setting up and executing in the field
- Picking the best results from the run
- Basic processing techniques
This is just a sample of what is on offer – each client receives a customised overview of the exciting craft of Astrophotography to suit their existing skills and tech, all based on the basic principles that I have honed over more than a decade of making award-winning images at night.