In response to many requests, we are currently looking at the possibility of giving PhotoGraV seminars.   We have offered some seminars in the past (see below for a description of the subject matter).  Generally these seminars are hosted by representatives of the laser engraver manufacturers or by the manufacturers themselves.  Seminars currently scheduled are as follows:

                       
* NO SEMINARS ARE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED *


If you would like a seminar in your area, please contact your local laser engraver representative to discuss that possibility.

The seminar is a Powerpoint presentation interspersed with "live" demonstrations in Photoshop, PhotoGraV, and CorelDraw.  The presentation is divided into four parts as described below:

 

Part 1:  Image Properties

Definitions, image compression & its effects, image formats, digital camera properties & scanning images.

Part 2:  Image Preparation

Image size & dpi, "fixing" halftones, the rather big topics of image modification and background removal prior to processing and engraving.

Part 3:  PhotoGraV Processing

Basic procedures, interactive processing, special cases (glass & wood), new materials (LaserTiles, Alumamark, black granite, CerMark).

Part 4:  Engraving Tips

Miscellaneous tips & useful CorelDraw functions.

 

The presentation typically takes about five hours.  A CD containing the presentation, as well as sample images, parameters, and engravings,  is provided to each attendee.