Welcome to the SWC Photo Resource. Here, you will find handouts, information, and video tutorials related to darkroom and digital classes. All handouts are in PDF form. Click here to download Adobe Reader to view PDF documents. It’s free.
Department Information & Policies
Digital Workflow & Environment
Equipment Checkout Requests & Policies
Available Equipment: Class Specific Items
Copy Stand Information / Procedure
Digital Printing Policies & Information Including Costs
Lab Class Policies & Information
Studio Use Policies & Information
SWC Studio Model Release / Release Forms
Apple.com Tutorial Videos - Mac Basics
Mac OSX: Logging out and restarting the computer
Formatting Your Hard-drive - Considerations
Wacom Tablet Settings / Configuration
Connecting to the Server On-Campus
Connecting to the Server Off-Campus
Scanning
Printing
General Resources
Software Tutorials
Local / Online Photo & Digital Retailers
Equipment Rentals From George’s Camera
Equipment Rentals from Nelson Photo
Lens Rentals - lensrentals.com
Finding Cheaper Digital SLR Cameras
Using Equipment
Fill Flash and One Light Source - MP4 video
Umbrellas vs. Other Light Modifiers (Norman)
Calumet Travelite Manuals & Instruction
Creative Light: Light Shed Instructions
Photoflex LiteDome Kit for Hotshoe Flash
Photogenic Soft Box Assembly Instructions
Photogenic / Sekonic / PocketWizard Wireless Instructions
ProPhoto Ring Light - Acute2 Manual
Sekonic: Benefits of using an Incident Lightmeter
Camera Controls, Metering, & Exposure
Using Adobe Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC together
Learn Adobe Bridge with Photoshop CC
Using Layers in Adobe Photoshop CC
Adobe Camera RAW with Photoshop CC
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Tutorials
The complete Picture with Julieanne Kost (Photoshop & Lightroom)
Adobe Camera RAW as a Smart Filter
Nik Collection by Google Tutorials
Color Management
Xrite Color Checker Color Management for Camera & Digital Workflow
XRite ColorChecker Passport Brochure
XRite ColorChecker Comparison Brochure
Xrite Color Management Webinars
Concepts & Terminology
Composition & Design Principles
Visual Emphasis
Frame
Rule of Thirds
Vantage Point
Unity & Variety
Simplicity
Scale & Proportion
Balance
Rhythm
Kodak’s Beginnings of Photographic Composition
Movement
Line
Shape
Space
Texture
Pattern
Contrast
Perspective & Depth
Group
MISC / Articles
Questions about SWC Photo & Digital Program?
Contact mtruitt@swccd.edu or jpickelle@swccd.edu