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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I cannot attend my Live Online Class Session?

We record all our live classes session. So if for some reason you cannot attend a live session you will have 1 year watch the the recorded video.

NOTE: Online classes are non-refundable.

What do I need to attend Live Class Session?

You will need a high-speed internet connection to attend our live online class.

We use Zoom Meetings to run our online classes. Zoom Meetings is compatible with all devices, including Mac and PC desktop computers and laptops, mobile phones, and tablet devices. If you're still not sure whether your device will work with our streaming services, try your device out by joining a test meeting at https://zoom.us/test

NOTE: We do not recommend using your mobile phone to attend the meeting because of small screen size of mobile phone. You will get most out of your Online Classes if you are watching out live session on 13 inch or larger screen.

Can I access Online Classes after the Live Session?

Yes. We will attempt to record live presentation. Barring any unforeseen circumstances you will have 1 year access to the recorded video.

What's Included in our Online Classes?

Visual Wilderness Online classes is a live event. Here is what is included in our live online classes:

  • You will be able to watch and hear the instructors as they teach the class topic.
  • Our instructors use a variety of teaching materials in the online classes. These materials may include a Live video, Presentation, Post Processing and Field Videos and more.
  • You will be able to ask question during the Live Event using Zoom’s chat box. NOTE: You do not need a microphone to ask questions. All questions are submitted using the chat box.
  • We will send you a video recording of the class after the live session is completed.

Playing with Textures in Photoshop

Join Alan Shapiro as he explores the creative power of texture blending in Photoshop for fun, profit and sheer delight.

– with Alan Shapiro

Nov 28, 2021 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

THIS ONLINE CLASS HAS ENDED

Streaming subscribers get unlimited streaming access to ALL Online Classes Recordings & Video Tutorials for just $14.95/mo.

CLASS AGENDA

  • Introduction to textures with show & tell
  • Overview of  textures
  • Working with textures in Photoshop: Resizing and Importing
  • Explore texture blending option in Photoshop
  • Selective texture blending with Masks and Brushes
  • Start-to-Finish real life texture blending examples
  • Question & answers
  • Conclusion

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT

  • Compatible with: Photoshop CC & Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 or later.
  • Video Created with: Photoshop CC & Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 or later.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Learn to create an aged look of fine art canvas by adding colors and textures in Photoshop.
  • Explore the creative flexibility offered by Photoshop Layers to further hone your unique style.
  • Discover different Photoshop blending techniques  to create impressionable masterpieces.
  • How to use selective texture blending techniques using Photoshop Masks and Brushes.
  • Start-to-finish texture blending workflow utilizing Adobe Photoshop Bridge using real life case studies.

Alan loves to roam around Museums and became enamored with the still lives and portraits of the Old World Masters. Beyond the subject matter, he became fascinated with the beauty, colors and textures he found studying the aged canvases. This led to a very unique and unexpected method for adding textures to his images to recreate these masterpieces with his images and textures he has been shooting over more than a decade.

Don’t be intimidated. It sounds way more complex than it is. Alan likes to do things that relaxing. His goal is to make things easy to get spectacular results.

What People are Saying

Alan Shapiro is an excellent teacher

Some people are gifted photographers but cannot teach. Alan Shapiro is not only extremely talented but an excellent teacher. I would take any and all of his classes.

Sue Reyman
Chicago, USA

Eager for further on line classes with Alan Shapiro

I enjoyed the class immensely and am eager for further on line classes with Alan Shapiro on Visual Wilderness.

Sue Reyman

I look forward to another online class

Living in North Dakota, the opportunities for photography classes are limited. Finding an affordable, online class was the perfect solution. I learn a lot during the online class and I look forward to another online class soon Visual Wilderness!

Kathy Potter

Please have Alan back on Visual Wilderness

Alan Shapiro is extremely generous in sharing his knowledge. I learned so much! From equipment suggestions to flower sources, to work process, I came away with dozens of new ideas I can’t wait to try. Please have him back on Visual Wilderness Online Classes.

Laura Simpson
Glenview, IL

Great information

Visual Wilderness Online Classes have great information presented in a logical manner.

Susan Baker
Ory Payson, AZ

Love how Alan approaches enhancing each image

I learned a tremendous amount – all the techniques Alan Shapiro covered: profiles, color checker, calibration, new curves, crushing the blacks, sketching w/virtual copies, range masking and more. Love how Alan approaches enhancing each image as a new, individual artistic journey. Looking forward to learning more!

Barbara Reiner
New Haven, CT

Alan is a master of color & light

Alan has always been a favorite of mine. Having him share his technique on  Visual Wilderness  has been fabulous. Alan, is a master of color & light, and a fabulous teacher.

Jeri Mearns
Kiawah Island, South Carolina

They opened a new horizon for me

I thoroughly enjoyed both of my Visual Wilderness Online Classes. They opened a new horizon for me and built on the knowledge I already have. I’m glad I have access to them for a year as I still have much to absorb…doesn’t happen all at once :)))

Colleen Kube
Vermont, USA

Friendly to all levels of photographic competence

Yes,I learned new techniques and perspectives on creativity in color in clear, under stable concise fashion that is user friendly to all levels of photographic competence with Visual Wilderness Online Classes.

Rena Goodriend-Leve
Chicago ,USA

topnotch instructions

Visual Wilderness Online Classes offers topnotch instructions that will advance your skills.

Alton Marsh
Frederick, Maryland