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Join me on this landscape photography workshop in the iconic mountains, quarries and landscape of SnowdoniaLandscape PhotographyA new addition to the tours and workshops, this area has some of the highest mountain ranges in England and Wales. The landscape is rugged but beautiful with high mountains, flowing rivers and large lakes. Based around Capel Curig in the National Park we will visit some hidden treasures, lakes, mountains, quarries and iconic vistas.A Snowdonia photography workshop and photo walk in Cwm Idwal amidst the Glyderau and Carneddau mountain ranges, the glacial lakes of Llyn Idwal and Llyn Ogwen and the impressive Ogwen Falls. A workshop for beginners or anyone looking to further develop their landscape photography.Course content includes camera controls, use of filters, gear choice, advice on composition. The workshop involves walking to different viewpoints within Cwm Idwal on rocky, uneven paths and an ascent of 300ft to a viewpoint above the lake so a good level of fitness and mobility is required. Due to the terrain unfortunately the workshop is unsuitable for those with limited mobility.What do you need to bring with you?Camera/lenses/Spare memory card/batteries/tripod - A digital camera with "semi-automatic/manual" controls (Aperture and Shutter priority) is recommended to get the most from the course. Filters (if you have them) A packed lunch/snacks The relevant user manual for your camera Warm/waterproof clothing and suitable footwear - weather can be unpredictable all year round in Snowdonia. A notepad and pen What happens in bad weather?I monitor weather forecasts and if conditions are predicted to be completely unsuitable, to ensure both your safety and enjoyment of the day, it may be necessary to cancel a workshop. I will endeavour to provide at least 24hrs notice, although this cannot always be guaranteed; you will be offered either a full refund or a place on a future course.

Why Choose Vray for Maya Essentials Course?  Learn V-Ray's power for stunning 3D visualizations. In design and architecture, it's essential for effective idea communication, offering an intuitive interface and efficient rendering, ensuring faster images and animations. Click here for more info: Website Duration: 10 hours Training Approach: 1-To-1 Sessions. Schedule: Customize your schedule by pre-booking a convenient hour of your choice, available Mon to Sat between 9 am and 7 pm. Module 1: Introduction to Vray for Maya (2 hours) Understand the significance of Vray and its integration with Maya. Installation and setup of Vray for Maya. Familiarize with the Vray interface, workflow, and materials overview. Module 2: Lighting with Vray (2 hours) Explore various lighting techniques in Vray. Understand different Vray lights and their settings. Master the creation and control of Vray sun, sky, dome lighting, and IES lights. Learn efficient lighting workflows with Vray. Module 3: Vray Camera (2 hours) Grasp Vray camera settings and exposure control. Work with Vray depth of field and create camera animations. Understand Vray frame buffer functionalities. Module 4: Vray Materials (2 hours) Explore Vray materials, realistic material creation, and custom material libraries. Utilize Vray material overrides for enhanced customization. Module 5: Vray Rendering and Post Production (2 hours) Dive into Vray rendering settings and techniques for both images and animations. Enhance post-production skills using Photoshop and Vray frame buffer. Learn the art of compositing Vray render elements and utilizing Vray denoiser. Additional Topics Covered: Global Illumination in VRay: Exploring techniques such as Irradiance Map, Light Cache, Quasi-Monte Carlo/Brute Force, and Environmental Lighting. Image Sampling: Understanding Fixed, Adaptive QMC, and Adaptive Subdivisions for optimal rendering quality. VRay Lights: Mastering Plane Light, Dome Light, Sphere Light, VRay Sun, VRay Shadow, Image-Based Lighting HDRI, and Object-Based Lighting. VRay Camera: Manipulating Focal Length, Film Speed, and Shutter Speed for precise camera control. VRay Materials: Customizing Diffuse Color, Reflection, Refraction, and Blurry Reflections for lifelike material creation. Rendering Test Scenes: Practical application by rendering interior and exterior scenes for a hands-on learning experience. V-Ray-Maya Trial  https://www.chaos.com Master Vray for Maya to create high-quality renders. Apply various lighting techniques for realistic and visually appealing scenes. Control Vray camera settings and create dynamic shots. Create and customize realistic Vray materials for 3D scenes. Optimize rendering settings for high-quality output. Enhance renders with post-production techniques in Photoshop. Establish an efficient workflow with Vray in Maya. Gain hands-on experience and access valuable resources for further practice. Vray Proficiency: Master Vray tools, interface, and workflows in Maya for advanced 3D visualization. Advanced Lighting Skills: Expertise in diverse lighting techniques, including Vray sun, sky, and IES lights. Camera Control: Proficient manipulation of Vray camera settings, exposure, and animations. Material Customization: Create and customize realistic materials, utilizing custom libraries and overrides. Rendering Excellence: Skills in rendering images and animations, post-production, and compositing techniques. Global Illumination Mastery: Understand advanced global illumination methods for realistic scene lighting. Potential Jobs: 3D Lighting Artist: Specialize in illuminating scenes for films, games, or animations. 3D Visualization Specialist: Create realistic architectural or product visualizations. 3D Rendering Specialist: Focus on rendering high-quality images and animations. 3D Animator: Animate scenes within the context of realistic lighting. 3D Modeler: Develop detailed 3D models, ensuring realistic rendering. Visualization Consultant: Provide expert advice on visualization techniques. Freelance Vray Artist: Work independently on diverse projects, rendering scenes with exceptional realism. Expert Guidance: Receive guidance from certified tutors and industry professionals, benefitting from their deep expertise and practical insights. They will share valuable tips and techniques to enhance your rendering skills. Flexible Learning: Choose between in-person or live online sessions, tailored to your preference and location. Schedule training at your convenience, available Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 8 pm. Lifetime Assistance: Access lifetime email support, ensuring continuous guidance even after course completion. Our dedicated team is committed to addressing your queries and helping you overcome challenges. Unlock Your Potential: Enroll in our V-Ray for Maya Training Course to harness the power of this industry-leading rendering engine. Elevate your visual effects and animation skills, unleashing your creativity with stunning and lifelike renders.

ICA Specialist Certificate in Combating the Financing of Terrorism Firms have a crucial role to play in identifying activity linked to terrorism. This course will examine the key motivating factors and ideologies that drive terrorists and explore how they raise and use funds to advance their goals and achieve their objectives. You will examine the global CFT environment, explore sources of financing, identify red-flag indicators and consider proliferation issues (dual-use goods and WMD). ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility. What will I learn? Introduction to terrorism Terrorism threats and risk assessment Hierarchy of international and regional legislative and regulatory framework Risk management Red flag indicators

ICA Specialist Certificate in Trade Based Money Laundering Trade-based money laundering is a highly effective way to launder the proceeds of crime or finance terrorism. By exploiting the complexities of international trade, criminals can transmit vast amounts of value across borders and fund wider organised crime. This course will enable you to understand and compare trade-based money laundering typologies such as variable pricing and goods, understand how financial crime risk can manifest and be mitigated against in this huge global marketplace. ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility. What will I learn? In addition to the essential concepts of AML and CTF, you will also cover the following areas: International trade and receivables finance Introduction to money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation International laws, regulations and industry guidance Managing risk Money laundering typologies Terrorist financing, resourcing and sanctions Further financial crime risk considerations

ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk Sanctions can be complex, and dealing with sanctioned parties can be risky. National or international sanctions may be issued against individuals, entities, groups or nations; or even trading activities/particular sectors. Those bodies charged with enforcing sanctions compliance are particularly active at the moment, with multiple fines for firms in recent years stretching into billions of dollars. Suitable for those working in financial crime and regulatory compliance, this could help you: understand sanctions and the international context discover the screening systems and controls define a sanctions governance framework manage alert investigations learn the challenges of change and the cost of getting it wrong This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. There are many benefits of studying with ICA: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded the ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk and will be entitled to use the designation- Spec.Cert(Sanctions) This qualification is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. This course provides Participants with a detailed understanding of the following topics: Understanding sanctions The international context Defining a sanctions governance framework Sanctions lists and screening Managing alert investigations The cost of getting it wrong The challenges of change

ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering A practical, introductory-level course that will give you a solid understanding of core money laundering and terrorist financing risks. Through this qualification, you will: discover what money laundering and terrorist financing are and why sanctions are important appreciate the vulnerabilities of financial institutions to money laundering and terrorist financing explore what anti money laundering and combating terrorist financing is in practice and what the legal and regulatory structures look like understand management obligations and the risk-based approach to money laundering and terrorist financing Suitable for operational or front-line staff and those considering embarking on a new career in AML as a stepping-stone for study at a higher level. This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. What are the benefits of undertaking this qualification?: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate This ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be awarded the ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering - Cert (AML) What will you learn? Understanding Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Sanctions Vulnerabilities of financial institutions to money laundering and terrorist financing Anti money laundering and combating terrorist financing in practice Anti money laundering and combating terrorist financing - legal and regulatory structures Management obligations and the risk-based approach to money laundering and terrorist financing How will you be assessed? Assessed by online multiple-choice exam

ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention A practical, introductory course that will give you a solid understanding of core financial crime, fraud, bribery, and corruption risks. This qualification explores: Financial crime - the risks Fraud controls - different strategies, systems, and controls in practice Fraud typologies in banking Bribery & corruption - the risks and international initiatives to combat these risks Fraud response policy - explore the objectives of a plan, the reporting channels and contingencies This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. There are many benefits of studying with ICA: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate Students can expect the following outcomes Understanding of the key risks and controls essential for financial crime prevention. Knowledge to help protect a firm against the continuous threat of financial crime Verifiable evidence of learning ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Following successful completion of the ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention training course, students will be able to use the designation 'Cert. (FCA).' This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. This ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention training course develops knowledge and practical skills in the following areas: What is Financial Crime? What Are the Financial Crime Risks? Fraud Controls Banking - Fraud Typologies Identity Theft and Electronic Crime Bribery & Corruption Fraud Response Policy Criminal Offences - exploring the UK system At the end of the course there is a one hour multiple choice examination that is taken online.

The BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence teaches the general principles of Artificial Intelligence, an introduction to Machine Learning and understand it's potential implications and capabilities. You will learn about human and artificial intelligence, the machine learning process, the different types of agents, the types of machine learning, the benefits, challenges and risks of a machine learning project, ethics in AI and the future of humans and machines in work. This is a great course for any person or organisation who needs to gain familiarity about Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning before they commence a project; helping ensure the project approach is correct and avoid the common and costly pitfalls of technology projects.

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