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Adobe Photoshop CS3/CS4 |
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When: |
Saturday, March 07, 2009
9 am
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Where: |
Forums Room |
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Presenter: |
Doug Sloss, Field Editor Scuba Diver Australasia |
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Fee: |
$125 |
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Description: |
Learn fast and effective work-flow
solutions for post processing underwater images using Adobe Photoshop. Hands-on workshop ideally suited for those with a basic knowledge of Photoshop and intermediate to advanced
photographers eager to advance their editing skills. |
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doug@oceanmagicproductions.com (303) 517-1025
www.oceanmagicproductions.com |
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 |
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When: |
Sunday, March 08, 2009
9 am
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Noon |
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Where: |
Back Bay Room |
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Presenter: |
Doug Sloss, Field Editor Scuba Diver Australasia |
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Fee: |
$125 |
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Description: |
Learn how to quickly and easily edit
and enhance your underwater and topside images using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2. Fast paced and fun hands-on workshop gets you up and running with Lightroom 2. |
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Registration: |
doug@oceanmagicproductions.com (303) 517-1025
www.oceanmagicproductions.com |
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Digital UW Macro Photography |
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When: |
Saturday, March 07, 2009
1 pm
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4 pm |
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Where: |
Back Bay Room |
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Presenter: |
Berkley White of Backscatter and Ethan Gordon |
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Fee: |
$125 ($100 if you also take the wide angle workshop) |
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Description: |
This seminar will cover introductory through
advanced concepts of digital underwater macro (close up) photography. Skills covered will include: focus tips, proper exposure, strobe power and positioning, ways to improve your diving skills that will help you take better images, and equipment specific to shooting macro. A detailed handout will be presented in class.
www.backscatter.com Trips and Classes Link |
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Registration: |
(831)645-1082
www.backscatter.com Trips and Classes Link |
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Digital UW Wide Angle Photography |
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When: |
Sunday, March 08, 2009
9 am
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Noon |
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Where: |
State Suites |
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Presenter: |
Berkley White of Backscatter and Ethan Gordon |
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Fee: |
$125 ($100 if you also take the Macro Photography workshop) |
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Description: |
This seminar will cover introductory
through advanced concepts of digital underwater wide-angle photography. Skills covered will include: composition and planning your shot, perfecting exposures with histograms, strobe exposure with both manual and TTL, how to effectively use auto camera modes like aperture and shutter priority modes, and equipment specific to shooting wide-angle. We will then explore how to use these skills to shoot these specific scenarios: split images, motion blur effects, off camera lighting, working with models, shooting pelagics, and more. A detailed handout will be presented in class.
www.backscatter.com Trips and Classes Link |
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Registration: |
(831) 645-1082
www.backscatter.com Trips and Classes Link |
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Eddy Current Technician |
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When: |
Saturday, March 07, 2009
3 pm
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5 pm |
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Where: |
State Suites |
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Presenter: |
Dale Fox |
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Fee: |
$175 |
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Description: |
Add Eddy Current Inspection to your set of skills. Learn how to use this highly accurate technique to thoroughly inspect the threads of SCUBA cylinders. Offer this option to your clients, or just use your own gear with greater confidence.
www.psicylinders.com
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Registration: |
(703) 591-8053 adalefox@verizon.net
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Genesis Regulator Repair |
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When: |
Saturday, March 07, 2009
9 am
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Noon |
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Where: |
Back Bay Room |
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Presenter: |
Sean Neol |
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Sponsor: |
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Fee: |
$25 refundable, pre-registration required |
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Description: |
This seminar, available to Authorized
Genesis Dealers Only, will cover the maintenance of the next generation of regulators developed by Genesis SCUBA. Do not miss the chance to stay on the cutting edge of regulator repair. Keep your repair skills up to date or train your new repair technicians |
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Registration: |
tmcpartlan@cramerdecker.com 1-800-347-9766 |
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Hunting Shipwrecks: Techniques and Technology for Finding Shipwrecks |
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When: |
Saturday, March 07, 2009
1 pm
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4 pm |
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Where: |
Commonwealth Room |
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Presenter: |
Vince Capone, Marine Scientist and Marine Technology Instructor |
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Fee: |
$35 |
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Description: |
Everyone dreams of finding shipwrecks. Starting with the basics, then moving through professional techniques, this seminar will cover search planning, search patterns, echosounders, sonars, magnetometers, metal detectors, and underwater tracking and target identification.
www.blacklaserlearning.com |
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Registration: |
vcapone.barkentine@comcast.net
(302)352-1800 |
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Introduction to Mixed Gas Diving |
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When: |
Saturday, March 07, 2009
1 pm
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4 pm |
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Where: |
Forums Room |
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Presenter: |
Terrence Tysall, technical dive educator and explorer |
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Fee: |
$100 |
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Description: |
Embark on the challenging and rewarding path
to modern technical level mixed gas diving. In-depth dive planning, physiology, logistics, and gas mixing are some of the topics covered. Individuals can discuss their specific interests and needs with Terrence.
www.cambrianfoundation.org |
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Registration: |
amy@cambrianfoundation.org (407) 314-4649 |
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Introduction to Rebreather Diving |
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When: |
Sunday, March 08, 2009
9 am
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Noon |
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Where: |
State Suites |
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Presenter: |
Terrence Tysall, technical dive educator and explorer |
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Sponsor: |
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Fee: |
$100 |
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Description: |
This seminar will cover basic theory and design of
rebreathers to their use in military and cutting-edge scientific diving. In-depth dive planning, physiology and logistics, are
some of the topics covered. Individuals can discuss their specific interests and needs with Terrence.
www.cambrianfoundation.org |
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Registration: |
amy@cambrianfoundation.org (407) 314-4649 |
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Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Technician |
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When: |
Saturday, March 07, 2009
1 pm
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3pm |
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Where: |
State Suites |
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Presenter: |
Dale Fox |
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Fee: |
$175 |
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Description: |
Oxygen cleaning of cylinders for SCUBA use is neither a complicated nor a highly technical procedure. This 2 hour course meets the guidelines established by the CGA, OSHA, NASA and the manufacturers and will provide you with the information you need to know in order to properly clean SCUBA cylinders for use in oxygen service.
www.psicylinders.com |
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Registration: |
(703) 591-8053 adalefox@verizon.net |
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PADI Member Forum 2009: Opportunities in Challenging Times |
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When: |
Friday, March 06, 2009
6:30 pm
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9 pm |
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Where: |
TBD |
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Presenter: |
Stush Doviat; PADI Northeast Regional Mananger |
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Fee: |
No Fee, please pre-register
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Description: |
Training update and risk management discussion. |
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Registration: |
PADI Member Services (949) 858-7234 ext 2495 |
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Public Safety Diving: Tricks of the Trade |
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When: |
Friday, March 06, 2009
8 am
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5 pm |
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Where: |
State Suites |
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Presenter: |
Andrea Zaferes, 2003 Rolex Diver of the Year |
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Fee: |
$95 |
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Description: |
Who the class is for: Anyone currently on a dive team as a tender or diver, or anyone who is interested in underwater search operations, moving water diving and zero-visibility diving. Both new and very experienced team members or officers will learn a great deal. We have a guarantee - if we don't make you a safer and more effective diver we'll refund your money.
www.teamlgs.com |
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Registration: |
karen@teamlgs.com or (845) 657-5544 |
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Sherwood Regulator Repair |
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When: |
Friday, March 06, 2009
1:30 pm
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6 pm |
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Where: |
Commonwealth Room |
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Presenter: |
Sean Neol |
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Sponsor: |
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Fee: |
$25 refundable, pre-registration required |
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Description: |
This seminar, available to Authorized
Sherwood Dealers Only, will cover the maintenance and repair of Sherwood Scuba regulators, the legendary “workhorse” of the industry, including the new Sherwood Scuba Regulator SR1. Keep your repair skills up to date or train your new repair techs. |
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Registration: |
tmcpartlan@cramerdecker.com 1-800-347-9766 |
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UW Video: Basics to the Latest Techniques |
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When: |
Saturday, March 07, 2009
9 am
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Noon |
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Where: |
Commonwealth Room |
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Presenter: |
Jim Stayer and Pat Stayer |
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Fee: |
$60 |
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Description: |
This 3 hour workshop will cover a
variety of topics, including: the difference between HD and SD formats; shooting techniques; advanced camera functions; composition;
and lighting. Developing story lines and aspects of editing will be covered. With your underwater video camera and home computer you can produce professional looking video.
www.greatlakes.net/~divelog/ |
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Registration: |
(810) 359-8660
divelog@greatlakes.net |
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Valve Repair Technician |
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When: |
Saturday, March 07, 2009
10 am
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Noon |
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Where: |
State Suites |
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Presenter: |
Dale Fox |
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Sponsor: |
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Fee: |
$175 |
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Description: |
Your valve is an integral part of your gear. Learn how to perform basic repairs and care properly for your valve. Do not lose dives to a problem you can easily avoid or fix on your own.
www.psicylinders.com |
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Registration: |
(703) 591-8053 adalefox@verizon.net |
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Visual Cylinder Inspector |
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When: |
Friday, March 06, 2009
8 am
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5 pm |
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Where: |
Back Bay Room |
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Presenter: |
Dale Fox |
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Sponsor: |
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Fee: |
$350 |
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Description: |
This formal course in the visual inspection of SCUBA and SCBA cylinders prepares the graduate to professionally and thoroughly inspect breathing air cylinders. It includes both lecture and practical application. PSI training is recognized by US courts as meeting the definition of “has been trained” and is the only inspection course formally recognized by the US Department of Transportation.
www.psicylinders.com |
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Registration: |
(703) 591-8053 adalefox@verizon.net |
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Visual Cylinder Inspector Update |
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When: |
Saturday, March 07, 2009
8 am
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10 am |
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Where: |
State Suites |
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Presenter: |
Dale Fox |
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Sponsor: |
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Fee: |
$175 |
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Description: |
This is a 2 hour workshop exclusively for personal previously trained as a PSI Visual Cylinder Inspector. The course is recommended for those whose last formal VCI training was 3 or more years ago and will meet OSHA and DOT update training requirements.
www.psicylinders.com
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Registration: |
(703)591-8053 adalefox@verizon.com |
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