Starfield Photography Workshop (Beginner)
This ‘stellar’ workshop shines a light on the ethereal beauty of night skies. Students will learn about camera settings, long exposure techniques, composition and post-processing, and have opportunities for on-site shoots in the great outdoors. Under the guidance of professional instructors, students will explore the stunning night sky, discover how to capture the movement of stars, and create unique starry sky photos. More than just a chance to improve photography skills, participants will be spellbound under the blanket of a star-studded sky.
Students will:
- Learn to take high-quality photos of star fields and star trails with their camera
- Use professional software Lightroom Classic and StarStax for post-processing
Students are required to bring a camera with interchangeable lenses / mobile phone, tripod, shutter release cable and memory card. For post-processing class, students are required to bring their own laptop.
Dates and times of outdoor sections are for reference only. These may change depending on the weather conditions. Students will be informed of the outdoor sections details before lesson.
Tutor
Francis So (Franso)
Renowned for filming time-lapse movies, Francis has won awards at the 2018 International Timelapse Festival and at several international film festivals. His work can be seen in collaborations with National Geographic HD Channel, Canon Hong Kong, Hong Kong Observatory, various tourist bureaus, and on television. He is also a regular contributor to different institutions, newspapers and magazines with his behind-the-lens expertise.
Francis loves landscape photography and has visited countries such as Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Greece, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan to fulfil this passion. He often organises photography workshops in different countries to broaden the scope and reach of his work.
| Period | 17 January 2025 (Friday) 7:00-10:00pm (Outdoor section) 24 January 2025 (Friday) 7:00-9:00pm *Dates and times of outdoor sections are for reference only, and may change depending on the weather conditions. |
| No. of Lesson | 2 (Total of 5 hours) |
| Fee | HK$2,590 |
| Level | Beginner |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Course Code | ASSC-1148B-F |
| Age | 16+ |
| Entry Requirement | N/A |
| Venue | 10/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre |
