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Digital Shootout staff are not only underwater photography
professionals,
but they are skilled speakers and instructors in the art
image making. We have assembled the best staff possible to
teach you the art and techniques of underwater digital photography.
By bringing them all together, just steps from the ocean,
we have created the best learning environment you could
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Berkley White
Berkley
is a leading expert in the field of underwater digital
photography and image processing in Photoshop.
As a professional photographer and instructor, Berkley
runs a limited schedule of training events and photo
safaris each year. Berkley is the founder of Backscatter,
the largest specialty underwater photographic supplier
in the US, and a co-organizer of the Digital Shootout
and Monterey Shootout. His portfolio and presentation
schedule can be found at www.backscatter.com
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Dan Baldocchi
Underwater digital
photography equipment expert Dan Baldocchi has been part
of the Light & Motion team for the past
eight years. From the humble beginnings of early digital
cameras to the latest digital SLRs, Dan has been an industry
expert in the evolution of underwater digital photography.
Leading photo expeditions since 1998, and as co-founder
of the Digital Shootout, Dan has introduced countless divers
to the exciting world of underwater digital photography. |
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Jim Watt
Professional photographer
Jim Watt is one of the most highly published underwater photographers
in the world.
His photos have appeared in over 600 magazines and books.
Jim has been leading the way in the advancement of digital
underwater photography on a professional level. Not only
a cutting edge digital pro, Jim has mastered the eye for
art. He will share his secrets for turning an ordinary
photo into and extraordinary image. He will also be on
hand all week to dive with the participants and lend his
expertise. www.oceanstock.com |
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Eric Cheng
Eric Cheng has been
rapidly gaining a reputation around the world as a digital
underwater photography expert, eager
to share his knowledge and talent. He edits and runs Wetpixel.com,
the premiere website dedicated to digital underwater photography,
and has been published in numerous publications, both in
print and on the web. He has also given private digital
underwater imaging lessons to some of the world's most
successful professional underwater photographers. |
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Light & Motion:
Light & Motion is proud to sponsor the Digital Shootout.
For more than a decade they have been a leader in underwater
imaging by manufacturing hi quality underwater camera housings.
Underwater photography is for everyone and Light & Motion
is committed to making it easy and fun. As the presenting
sponsor of the Shootout, Light & Motion is providing
free demo housings to Shootout participants. Come and see
how much fun it can be.
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Backscatter:
An underwater Photographer's
dream come true. Close your eyes and imagine a store that
only sells underwater photography
equipment. The walls are lined with the latest cameras,
strobes, and accessories, and there's a friendly face to
guide you along. Open your eyes because you're at Backscatter
Underwater Video and Photo. Their staff of trained experts
is dedicated to providing the best selection and service
available. As a major sponsor of the Shootout their expertise
will be available to everyone before, during, and after
the event. |
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Adobe:
Adobe software gives you
the power to create professional quality images right from
your home computer, and it’s
a lot easier than you think. Learn the tricks of the trade. |
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Wetpixel:
Wetpixel.com is the ultimate underwater digital photography
resource site dedicated to provide you with the latest
information on digital underwater photography. Bookmark
this site because you will be going back again and again
to read about the latest news or take part in one of
the many discussion forums. Become a member and be part of
the underwater digital photography community. |
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Optiquatics:
At Optiquatics, we’re among the world’s best
in teaching underwater photography. In fact, we’re
one of the first authorized Sea & Sea Learning Centers
in the world. In partnership with Light & Motion, Kodak,
DUI, Sea & Sea and Ultralight, we offer the very best
equipment and the latest technology. |
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Outcast Creative:
Outcast Creative
is a full service design studio located in Monterey, California.
Outcast Creative provides graphic
design services for print materials and design, web site
development and design, and advertising concepts and design.
They are the proud designers of the Digital Shootout’s
website. |
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