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Adobe Lightroom Classic helps solve two of the main problems that afflict digital photographers: how to organise all your files, and how to edit them without spending all of your spare time at a computer screen. Lightroom Classic is a convenient and flexible desktop programme that helps you to organise and sift your photographs into collections, and also gives access to a powerful set of tools that edit, enhance and export your pictures. You can use intuitive pre-set tools, you can create your own favourite adjustments, you can edit large numbers of images with one click of a mouse, and you can fine-tune your image-editing by selectively working on parts of a picture. And you can experiment, secure in the knowledge that you are working in a non-destructive environment and that your pictures are safe. This practical short course will introduce you to the principles of file organisation and image-editing, giving you the knowledge and confidence to choose when to work with this convenient and flexible programme, and whether or not you need the full power of Photoshop Creative Suite. Sample picture files will be provided for you to work with, or you can bring a selection of your own. If you work in RAW, please also bring JPEGs on a memory stick, external hard drive or cloud storage such as Dropbox. Please note this course does not cover the new version of LightRoom CC (which is specifically designed for mobile devices) and only uses the most recent version of LightRoom Classic. Morning You will get to know the Lightroom layout and workspace, importing a set of files into the catalogue and starting to organise the files into collections and adding useful file information. You will explore the opportunities for viewing and aids for analysing the pictures. You will start to use the convenient ‘quick develop’ editing tools. We will then explore the digital image-editing workflow. The usual flow is to correct and optimise before we enhance, interpret or exaggerate. The basic areas to consider are cropping, cloning, colour and tone. Taking each in turn, we will correct and clean up the pictures in a measurable and controllable way. We will investigate techniques to control digital noise, colour distortions and lens corrections. We will work on individual files and also start applying corrections to batches. We will create and apply pre-set corrections. Afternoon Having corrected and optimised the picture files, we can start interpreting, enhancing and exaggerating – the fun part of image-editing! We can try colour to black-and-white conversions, using the many pre-sets to guide; we can selectively boost or restrain colours; we can add grain and textures, vignettes and split tones; we can mix and match these effects and create and save our own favourite effects. We can apply adjustment effects to selected picture areas. Image editing is all good fun, but how do we know where to start? Or when to stop? We‚’ll have a look at some photographic styles and techniques from photography’s rich history to give us some ideas and then try to replicate them. We will discuss ways of using the programme and the technology to develop photographic projects. And we will look at how Lightroom can help us to export those projects as books, prints and slideshows. Designed for those who are already familiar with some digital photography processes but who want to pursue a particular aspect and develop skills in a specific genre. This course is the perfect follow-on from our Digital SLR training courses and will support you in building upon your existing knowledge of camera skills and allow you to work confidently on your own projects. Some prior digital SLR photography experience is therefore recommended.   Courses are subject to minimum enrolment. Please register early, within five days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation. Please read our cancellation policy before booking. Students, anyone over the age of 65, and those in receipt of any form of benefits can claim the concessionary price, offering a 10% discount on the full course price. Valid proof of eligibility must be produced on the first day of the course. Please use the code CONCESSION when prompted at checkout.

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Why learn V-Ray for architects and designers? Realistic Visuals: V-Ray produces lifelike renderings for precise design visualization. Enhanced Presentations: Stunning visuals secure approvals and investments effectively. Time and Cost Efficiency: Streamlines design iterations, cutting down prototyping expenses. Click here for more info: Website Scheduling Your Training: You can also call 02077202581 to book. Training Duration: 10 hours Method: In-person face-to-face sessions or live online.  Course Title: V-Ray Essentials for Architects and Designers Course Duration: 10 Hours Course Overview: Unlock the power of V-Ray, the industry-standard rendering software, and elevate your architectural and design projects to new heights. In this comprehensive 10-hour course, you'll dive deep into V-Ray and gain the skills needed to create stunning visualizations. Whether you're an architect or designer, this course will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to bring your ideas to life. Module 1: Introduction to V-Ray (1 hour) Understanding the V-Ray interface Navigating the V-Ray toolbar Setting up your first V-Ray project Module 2: Lighting Mastery (2 hours) Utilizing various light sources Achieving realistic daylight simulations Creating artificial lighting setups Mastering V-Ray's advanced lighting tools Module 3: Material Magic (2 hours) Exploring V-Ray materials Creating realistic textures and finishes Understanding material properties Working with material libraries Module 4: Perfecting Render Settings (1 hour) Configuring render settings for optimal results Setting up render elements for post-processing Achieving photorealistic renderings Module 5: Advanced Rendering Techniques (2 hours) Fine-tuning render settings for specific scenarios Creating stunning visual effects Optimizing render times Rendering animations and walkthroughs Module 6: Realistic Environments (1 hour) Incorporating background images and environments Adding context to your architectural scenes Achieving seamless integration of 3D models and backgrounds Module 7: Portfolio-Ready Projects (1 hour) Applying V-Ray skills to complete a professional project Assembling a portfolio showcasing your work Course Benefits: Master V-Ray for architectural and design projects. Create photorealistic renderings with confidence. Customize lighting, materials, and textures for your designs. Optimize render settings for efficiency and quality. Enhance your portfolio with impressive visualizations. Receive lifetime email support for continued guidance. Explore career opportunities as a rendering specialist. Who Should Attend: Architects Interior Designers 3D Artists Visualization Specialists CGI Artists Architectural Renderers Game Environment Artists Virtual Reality (VR) Developers Anyone passionate about architectural rendering and design Method of Instruction: 1-on-1 personalized training In-person or live online sessions Hands-on exercises and practical projects Upon completing the "V-Ray Essentials for Architects and Designers" course, participants will: V-Ray Proficiency: Master V-Ray rendering for photorealistic visualizations. Advanced Lighting Skills: Create dynamic and realistic lighting scenarios. Material Expertise: Customize textures and materials for enhanced visuals. Optimized Renders: Configure settings for efficient workflows. Advanced Techniques: Learn rendering tricks for stunning effects. Realistic Environments: Integrate 3D models seamlessly into real-world settings. Portfolio Development: Build a competitive portfolio showcasing advanced rendering skills. Benefits for Interior Designers and Architects: Enhanced Visualization: Improve design communication with realistic visualizations. Competitive Edge: Stand out with high-quality renderings. Efficient Decision-Making: Experiment and refine designs before execution. Streamlined Workflows: Produce quality renders efficiently. Career Opportunities: Explore roles in architectural visualization, 3D art, and CGI. In short, this course equips interior designers and architects with V-Ray skills to create impressive visualizations, improve communication, gain a competitive edge, streamline workflows, and expand career options. Master Vray Rendering: Achieve proficiency in Vray rendering for architectural and interior design projects. Industry Excellence: Learn industry-standard practices and workflows to produce high-quality results. Flexible Learning: Choose between in-person or live online training to suit your schedule. Resourceful Learning: Access recorded lessons for convenient review and reinforcement. Ongoing Support: Benefit from lifetime email support, ensuring you receive guidance beyond the course. Career Guidance: Receive free career advice to make informed decisions about your professional growth. Upon completion, our Vray for Architects and Interior Designers Training Course opens doors to various career opportunities in the architecture and design industry. Graduates with advanced rendering skills can explore roles such as: Architectural Visualizer Interior Designer 3D Artist Rendering Specialist Visualization Specialist CGI Artist Architectural Renderer Game Environment Artist Virtual Reality (VR) Developer Freelance Rendering Professional Vray Mastery: Gain expertise in Vray rendering for architectural and interior design projects. Industry-Approved Methods: Learn tried-and-true workflows for exceptional results. Flexible Learning: Opt for in-person or live online training at your convenience. Easy Review: Access recorded lessons to reinforce your knowledge conveniently. Lifelong Support: Receive ongoing guidance even after course completion. Career Consultation: Make informed decisions about your professional growth. Career Opportunities: Unlock doors to diverse roles in architecture and design, including Architectural Visualizer, Interior Designer, 3D Artist, Rendering Specialist, and more.

Why choose Vray for Sketchup Training Course? Course info Our in-person or live online sessions led by certified tutors. Learn advanced rendering techniques, practical hands-on experience, recorded lessons, lifetime email support, and an industry-recognized certification. Enroll now to elevate your Sketchup renderings. Duration: 6 hrs Method: 1-on-1, Personalized attention Schedule: Tailor your own schedule by pre-booking a convenient hour of your choice, available from Monday to Saturday between 9 am and 7 pm Experience V-Ray training, where you'll master the art of creating stunningly realistic 3D architectural and interior design scenes from your SketchUp models. V-Ray for SketchUp is a user-friendly rendering solution, offering faster rendering, enhanced lighting tools, and the ability to visualize intricate scenes effortlessly. Our SketchUp - Rendering with V-Ray course empowers you to seamlessly integrate SketchUp with V-Ray, allowing you to craft scenes with captivating features, including: Various lighting techniques (daylight, sunlight, and skylight). Reflective surfaces for added depth. Dynamic moving cameras for captivating visualizations. This hands-on course is highly practical, ensuring you gain real-world skills and expertise. You have the flexibility to arrange this course on-request, either as one-to-one training or as a 'closed course' for your group. The training can be tailored to accommodate your existing knowledge and specific project requirements. Choose from in-class sessions available at six centers or participate in live online classes. V-Ray works seamlessly on both Windows and Mac platforms, and our centers provide computers for delegates to use, ensuring a familiar environment for all. Upon successful completion, you'll receive an e-certificate to validate your V-Ray training. Following the training, you'll enjoy lifetime email support from your trainer to address any post-course queries or concerns. Prerequisites for this course include familiarity with the fundamentals of SketchUp, such as attending our Introduction to SketchUp course or possessing equivalent knowledge. Our training can accommodate any recent version of SketchUp Pro and V-Ray, ensuring compatibility with your preferred Windows or Mac platform. Experience the transformative power of V-Ray and elevate your SketchUp projects to new heights. Experience V-Ray training, where you'll master the art of creating stunningly realistic 3D architectural and interior design scenes from your SketchUp models. V-Ray for SketchUp is a user-friendly rendering solution, offering faster rendering, enhanced lighting tools, and the ability to visualize intricate scenes effortlessly. Module 1: Introduction to Vray for SketchUp Gain insights into Vray's benefits for SketchUp Install and set up Vray for SketchUp Familiarize with the Vray interface and workflow Explore Vray materials and their properties Module 2: Lighting and Environment Master effective lighting techniques in Vray Understand different Vray light types and settings Create realistic outdoor lighting with Vray sun and sky Utilize Vray dome lighting for interior scenes Introduce IES lights and their usage in Vray Module 3: Camera and Composition Learn Vray camera settings and their impact on the final image Control exposure and adjust camera settings in Vray Create depth of field effects with Vray camera Animate the Vray camera for dynamic shots Explore the Vray frame buffer and its functionalities Module 4: Vray Materials and Textures Gain an in-depth understanding of Vray materials and their properties Create realistic materials using Vray's material editor Save and organize custom Vray material libraries Apply Vray material overrides for quick changes Module 5: Rendering and Post-Production  Explore Vray rendering settings and optimization techniques Render high-quality images and animations with Vray Enhance Vray renders using post-production techniques in Photoshop Fine-tune the final output with the Vray frame buffer Compose Vray render elements in Photoshop for added control For those interested in trying Vray for SketchUp, a free trial can be accessed through the following link: https://www.chaosgroup.com/vray/sketchup/free-trial. Additionally, provided material and texture resources (https://www.vray-materials.de/ and https://textures.com/) can enhance the quality of renders by providing access to a variety of materials and textures for use in Vray.

In the fast-changing world of business, and especially IT, everyone in the organisation should be involved in sales. One of the best ways is to give the customer an outstanding experience. The customer experience is the competitive battlefield of today. Sales may be won or lost here. You can either close a sale for a quick buck, or open a long-term relationship to create a high lifetime value customer. By developing excellent communication skills, rapport and, most of all, a desire to serve and listen to the needs of the customer to the best of their ability, both sales teams and other IT professionals will create trust, nurture relationships and develop awareness of other opportunities with the customer. By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the power of a positive customer experience in developing sales opportunities Recognise and develop a sales opportunity when it arises Engage with customers and develop rapport and trust Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills and pick up on signals Ask powerful questions - and listen to the answers Create 'magic moments' for the customer Turn a complaint into an opportunity Know when to ask for referrals and testimonials Pass on leads to the relevant people 1 Introduction Aims and objectives Beliefs about sales 2 Building rapport First impressions Short cuts to rapport Finding common interests 3 Selling or serving? Managing emotions and behaviour - Transactional Analysis Moments of truth - creating 'magic moments' Speed sells - the follow-up 4 Meetings Planning a successful meeting Pre-meeting connection and assistance Sales meeting failure reasons Right v wrong mindset 5 Communication - verbal and non-verbal The 3 Vs - Visual, Verbal, Vocal Picking up on signals 7 power questions Questioning techniques LISTEN - 3 types of listening skills 6 Influencing 6 levels of influence Framing to change perspectives Turning complaints into opportunities 7 Referrals The power of referrals How and when to ask for a referral 5 steps from rapport to referral 8 Presentation and pitching (optional session) Basic presentation structure and delivery Creating powerful impressions Creating a 60-second pitch The elevator 10-second pitch - answering 'What do you do?' Sales presentations Emotion v Intellect - how to engage Using visuals

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Our teams are increasingly built from colleagues from around the world, each of whom has their own unique culture and communication style. We can help you embrace, enjoy and harness the diversity in teams for incredible outcomes! This course includes: The impact on the team of language and cultural differences Communication techniques for an effective global team The importance of clarity and commitment The difference in planning and scheduling across cultures Different perceptions of power and leadership Leveraging the diversity in your team

EA/PA Excellence Workshop Live from London on the 25th of April 2024. Featuring Keynote speaker Reggie Love, former Special Assistant to 44th President of the USA, Barrack Obama. Panel featuring Sophie Chapman, assistant to Steven Bartlett entrepreneur, author, host of the diary of a CEO and youngest ever dragon on BBC's Dragon's Den, Victoria Wratten, CEO of the Executive & Personal Assistants Association. The workshop contains, panel talk, keynote talk and facilitation over key topics from Kate Wood over the course of the day.

Your grumpiest customers can become your biggest advocates if you solve their problems quickly, effectively and permanently. We supply the top tips for dealing with tricky customers so your teams can create positive outcomes from every interaction with some simple techniques that make a difference to relationships straight away. Bespoke courses include: Customer needs and expectations Communication styles and how to influence them Assertiveness The 4 psychological fears Dealing with difficult customer behaviour The power of your behaviour Five steps to customer problem solving