melvins_mum
newbie
Reged: 08/09/2007
Posts: 7
Loc: East Sussex
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Hi, I am feeling very lonely here, is no-one else starting out or started this course!! 
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Garry McNamara
Snr Tutor/Bongo Banjo
Reged: 16/08/2006
Posts: 2079
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Don't worry your are the advanced guard and they'll be plenty along to join you soon!
Garry
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lisadb
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 05/09/2006
Posts: 1674
Loc: Staffs
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Hello melvins_mum,
come along and have a chat with us all on the Intro to Digital Imaging forum - it's supposed to be nearly the same course after all. We have a 'mini lounge' where we discuss things of absolutely no importance. Lisa.
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wollemi - 'look around you, keep your eyes open and watch out' (Australian aboriginal word)
My Flickr page
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Lost_In_France
member
Reged: 27/03/2007
Posts: 102
Loc: Lake Annecy, Haute Savoie
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I think that I will be very interested in doing this course. However, I'm still waiting for the details to appear on the AP website to see what's included in the course!
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Mark
"War is like an ageing actress; always more dangerous, always less photogenic." (Robert Capa)
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Garry McNamara
Snr Tutor/Bongo Banjo
Reged: 16/08/2006
Posts: 2079
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Meanwhile if you need some details contact Laura through the forum at Laura_Bianco or give her a call on 020 3148 4326,
Garry
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Grimper
newbie
Reged: 25/06/2007
Posts: 7
Loc: Dublin.
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Hi there.
I am just starting into this course, I received my stuff on Monday and I am reading thru it at present, looks like I may be looking for HELLLLP soon.
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They are WEEDS only because they are growing in the wrong place.;)
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angharad
newbie
Reged: 09/10/2007
Posts: 4
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I've just received the stuff today! Eeek looks like i'll need to get off my bum and take photos! Yay! 
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Garry McNamara
Snr Tutor/Bongo Banjo
Reged: 16/08/2006
Posts: 2079
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I've just received the stuff today! Eeek looks like i'll need to get off my bum and take photos! Yay!
..you've just given me a great name for the next course we design!
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Grimper
newbie
Reged: 25/06/2007
Posts: 7
Loc: Dublin.
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I signed up for the Dip in Digital Photography and I was wondering "am I alone on this course".I have started Mod 1 but I am finding it hard to come up with the right pics.
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They are WEEDS only because they are growing in the wrong place.;)
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angharad
newbie
Reged: 09/10/2007
Posts: 4
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Hello!
I'm here doing the course and like you am on mod1 and struggling to get my night shot (more i need someone with me than anything) and a structure.
If you want some company on the course you can always PM me i got to admit i'd be glad of the push myself!!
Moderators Note: Email address removed.
Edited by Fen (06/11/2007 11:07)
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Grimper
newbie
Reged: 25/06/2007
Posts: 7
Loc: Dublin.
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Hi there,
I have taken literaly dozens of photos for mod 1 but I just cannot seem to get the right shots, and I dont want to start adjusting them in PS. Like you I need a push and some help.I have not got my nightshot yet.
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They are WEEDS only because they are growing in the wrong place.;)
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gaspec
newbie
Reged: 08/11/2007
Posts: 1
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Hi everyone, I started reading the manual 3 days ago.
Its the first time that I have had to think about what to take pics of. Hope it gets easier.
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jennief
enthusiast
Reged: 28/04/2007
Posts: 284
Loc: Perthshire
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I'm on the older version of the course but its similar. I took LOADS of shots for Mod 1 - just like you I didn't feel that they were up to submission. Eventually I bit the bullett and sent them off - my thought was if you are already very good then you don't need the course - I do! Good luck with Mod 1 
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Jennie-professional worrier.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennyfred
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Grimper
newbie
Reged: 25/06/2007
Posts: 7
Loc: Dublin.
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I am going to make another attempt to get my pics for mod 1 this week, and then decide which ones to submit. "This is harder then going to the Dentist"  .Thanks for the advice.
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They are WEEDS only because they are growing in the wrong place.;)
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airwaves
newbie
Reged: 18/11/2007
Posts: 8
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Hi, I'll be doing this soon as well!
Just waiting for a few extra details and then I'll be ready to go, so the numbers will be building, looks like a really good course and it's good there will be people to discuss it with too :-)
andy
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cgryce
newbie
Reged: 24/12/2007
Posts: 7
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Yes- I can see I'm not alone after reading all these posts. Got my course content about three days ago. It looks very demanding and will force me to do a lot of photo-soulsearching.
Have just one question at present. Why was it decided that for the Diploma in Digital Photography-that we would be submitting our modules on pen drives as opposed to straight forward email?
All the best to all of you in the same boat as I am!!
ChrisG. 
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Garry McNamara
Snr Tutor/Bongo Banjo
Reged: 16/08/2006
Posts: 2079
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Hi, I’ve experimented with email in various educational situations and it never works in my experience and is certainly never ‘straight forward’. Its fine for an essay but as soon as images are involved – boy does it go wrong!
Image sizing is probably the weakest aspect of most digital camera users practice and we found that, even after clear guidance, too many students submitted 30mb+ files (print resolution PSDs for instance were a favourite) for each image.
My email allows 10mb per email so the average student might have to send me anything up to 30 emails for me to get their submission. If we could guarantee every student knew how to size and save an image in an appropriate format it could work, but experience tells me that is not going to happen any time soon! And of course we couldn’t logistically have one system for those that could and one for those that couldn’t. The pen drive got round that problem.
Hope that answers your query,
Garry
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cgryce
newbie
Reged: 24/12/2007
Posts: 7
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Thanks Gary for your very prompt reply.
chrisgryce.
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ColinL
newbie
Reged: 10/01/2008
Posts: 7
Loc: UK
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Hi guys,
got this course for Christmas (After lots of hints!) am now in the same boat as everybody else wanting to produce pics i think are good enough for module 1 and not sure what the required standard is. I'm a born again club photographer who has discovered the digital darkroom and was looking for a reason/driver/stimulus for my photography that I used to get from inter-club comps in the late 70s early 80s. I am trying to resist the temptation to just scan lots of old negs/slides for module 1!!
ColinL 
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apdlc
newbie
Reged: 13/01/2008
Posts: 18
Loc: Jersey UK
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Hi all
Andy here from Jersey in the channel Islands, I have just received my course paper work and this is the first time I have logged on to the forum. I am looking forward to chatting with my fellow students on the Diploma course, and I must admit I am a little nervous.
best regards
Andy
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NickH
member
Reged: 08/07/2007
Posts: 112
Loc: Lincolnshire
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Hi Everyone,
I've just signed up and received my pack. Looking forward to getting stuck into the 10 photographs required for module one.
Anyone else in the same position?
Cheers,
Nick
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My Flickr site
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhayes/
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ScottMathers
newbie
Reged: 28/01/2008
Posts: 6
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Hi
I've just received my pack too and plan to go out this Friday to see if I can get some good shots. I hope I'm write in thinking that the subjects for module 1 are open to a little interpretation?! Or maybe I'm trying to be a little too creative?
Scott
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cgryce
newbie
Reged: 24/12/2007
Posts: 7
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Hi to all!!
Am working my way through 1st chapter of course book. Haven't yet submitted any pics for module 1. But I have a question re: bounce flash. I recently attended a John Clements Nikon Creative Lighting course(I have a D2X camera) and was wondering which technique produces the most effective/pleasing/ shadowless lighting for portraiture:
1. Bouncing the flash from a SB800 flashgun from the inside surface of a white brolly or
2. Using the SB800 gun to diffuse the light through the brolly. This second technique was demonstrated by John but I didn't get the chance to ask him?
Comments anyone?
chrisg
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4BIKER2
enthusiast
Reged: 01/02/2008
Posts: 364
Loc: West Midlands
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Hi
just reading through the module notes, it's good to see I'm not alone.
it's snowing outside don't fancy tackling the night shot right now.
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Nigel
My Flickr
The learning curve is so steep I keep falling off.
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Garry McNamara
Snr Tutor/Bongo Banjo
Reged: 16/08/2006
Posts: 2079
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Oh, go on, go on...
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Heart_Shaped_Bruises
newbie
Reged: 16/02/2008
Posts: 23
Loc: Coventry, West Midlands, UK
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Hell everyone!!! Just got my course this morning, im so excited!!! Just thought Id drop in and say hello to everyone
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~I Noticed You...You Stood Out Like A Sore Thumb...The Most Beautiful Sore Thumb I'd Ever Seen~
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LesS
newbie
Reged: 04/04/2008
Posts: 1
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Hi
I`ve just received my pack for the course,and I`m currently reading through it - Whew ! - no excuse for not getting out there now.
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FatherPie
journeyman
Reged: 18/04/2008
Posts: 91
Loc: West Yorkshire
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Hi, thought I'd introduce myself here as I'm not allowed to start a thread yet  I've sent Elliot a PM so hopefully will soon be up and running.
The course materials have just arrived and I've just read the module 1 assignment. Does anyone have any tips on what is expected for the notes? The booklet seems to imply some form of self-assessment and refers to chapter 1 of the book. As far as I can see though chapter 1 doesn't have any guidelines for this part of the assignment. I've probably missed the obvious but any hints would be welcome.
Looking forward to hearing from you all.
Regards
Dave
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apdlc
newbie
Reged: 13/01/2008
Posts: 18
Loc: Jersey UK
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Hi Dave
My view is the self assessment is a very important part of the course module, it is a way of showing what you have learnt and how you have or intend to apply it to your photography. Of course not everything goes according to plan and it is important also to highlight this and explain where things worked well and where they did not. The tutor needs to be sure that you have understood the course module, this is demonstrated partly through the images produced but also through an explanation from you of your understanding. I hope this helps. Best regards and good luck
Andy
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Gordon_McGeachie
Joke Historian
Reged: 19/01/2007
Posts: 4141
Loc: East Yorkshire,
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Is there any `free info` that tells us what the course involves.?
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She (Avro Vulcan XH558)Took To The Sky Like A Lovesick Angel.
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FatherPie
journeyman
Reged: 18/04/2008
Posts: 91
Loc: West Yorkshire
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I hope this helps. Best regards and good luck
Andy
It does thanks Andy. Since reading your posting I have looked at the first picture for my Module 1 submission and started to write down what I was trying to achieve and why. It's not something I've done before and whilst it wasn't easy it was very illuminating. Thanks again for your thoughts. Regards
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Dave
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GDN
old hand
Reged: 05/02/2008
Posts: 837
Loc: Surrey
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Is there any `free info` that tells us what the course involves.?
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/spi/
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Gary - My Flickr Site
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GDN
old hand
Reged: 05/02/2008
Posts: 837
Loc: Surrey
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Hi Dave,
Welcome to the course. What Andy has said is correct, but try to keep your evaluations short and sweet. I think they suggest no more than 100 words.
Good luck with the course.
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Gary - My Flickr Site
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spangler
enthusiast
Reged: 04/04/2008
Posts: 395
Loc: Aylesbury
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Hi Everybody,
I've recently received all my course paperwork and am itching to get started though it does all look somewhat daunting especially when I have seen the astonishing quality of some of the work in the galleries. When I've plucked up the courage and have got the muse I'll start on module 1 and if I get very brave,and can master the technology, I might even post some of my work on flickr!
Regards, Andrew
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Inspire Digital Solutions - why is this forum so slow and why don't you answer your correspondence?
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4BIKER2
enthusiast
Reged: 01/02/2008
Posts: 364
Loc: West Midlands
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Hi and welcome Dave and Andrew. If you go to the appraisal gallery you will find complete instructions on how to post pics.
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Nigel
My Flickr
The learning curve is so steep I keep falling off.
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Gordon_McGeachie
Joke Historian
Reged: 19/01/2007
Posts: 4141
Loc: East Yorkshire,
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