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Mike & Mike
Jim Church School of
Digital Videography
Turks & Caicos Aggressor II
- June 4-11, 2011
Utila Aggressor
- May 1-8, 2010
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Jim Church School of
Digital Photography
Belize Aggressor III
- July 10-17, 2010
- July 9-16, 2011
- July 7-14, 2012
Cayman Aggressor IV
- July 18-25, 2009
- May 15-22, 2010
- May 14-21, 2011
- May 5-12, 2012
Fij Aggressor II
- March 6-13, 2010
Galapagos Aggressors
- Aug 6-13, 2009++
- Aug 19-26, 2010
- August 11-18, 2011++
Okeanos Aggressor
- Aug. 6- 14, 2011##
- July 28-August 5, 2012
Palau Aggressor II
March 11-18, 2012
Turks & Caicos Aggressor II
- June 5-12, 2010
- June 11-18, 2011
- June 9-16, 2012
Utila Aggressor
- Oct 3-10, 2009
- Oct 2-9, 2010
- Oct 8-15, 2011
- October 13-20, 2012
†Dates
and prices are subject to change.
**Advanced Photo Course.
++ Haber Only
## Mesgleski Only
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Photography Course
The “hands-on” teaching style of Jim Church continues with his close friends
and associates Mike Mesgleski & Mike Haber. Like Jim, “Mike & Mike” are
focused on their student’s photography the entire week. Topside, in between dives, they conduct
daily group presentations in the salon and then work with you one-on-one with your camera
equipment. Underwater, they will help you set up shots, check composition, find subjects and even
pose for you. From digital point & shoot cameras to housed digital SLR systems, Mike & Mike will help you get the shot.
After a week of their instruction and help, you re sure to take home some great underwater photos and have a fun time
doing it!
The all-new Digital Darkroom is a new element that has has been added to the Jim Church School of Underwater Photography courses. The Digital Darkroom program is an add-on to the standard Photo Class lessons. It’s twice the learnin’ in one package. Every one of us has spent many hours at the computer working on images, trying to improve them. The Digital Darkroom program is designed to show you how to accomplish this correctly and efficiently. For example, cloning and repairing are not just about removing backscatter or sensor dust. Sometimes it’s necessary to remove or reposition entire image elements such as divers, fish, or even the sun itself. Sometimes from one image to another. We will be showing you how this is done.
We will demonstrate the following subjects using the most current versions of Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom, Bridge and Apple Aperture. This includes:
• Color Correction
• Cloning and Repairing
• Color Management
• Adjustment Layers
• Sharpening
• Dodging and Burning
• Cropping
• B&W Conversion
Don’t wait, join us now. If you have any specific questions regarding the Digital Darkroom program give us a call at 305-613-8008. And if you’re ready to book, Call Aggressor Fleet at 1-800-348-2628 to reserve your space.
 Beginning
Underwater Photographer
Looking
for instructors that can help you get started
quick and easy? Mike & Mike are the most
patient and understanding instructors you’ll
ever meet. They’ll start you with their “this
is the front of the camera” talk. They will
simplify all the numbers and terms with easy
to understand examples. This course is
for you!
 Experienced
Underwater Photographer
Master
a new piece of equipment or develop a new
technique with the 2 Mikes guiding you along
the way. You’ll be with other experienced
photographers, sharing information, shooting
tips and ideas. It doesn’t get any better
than this!
 Digital
Underwater Photographer
Digital underwater photography introduces
some new concepts to contend with. And, many
principals of film based underwater photography
also apply in the digital realm. Mike & Mike
successfully merge these digital concepts with
the traditional elements of underwater photography
giving you all the information you need to
develop your skills and shoot beautiful underwater
photos.
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Production Principals
Archiving, Editing, Histograms,
Color Space, White Balance... all new terms
introduced to Underwater Photography via
the digital age. And, we now have a new camera
accessory to incorporate, a computer. Mike & Mike
bring it all together in full presentations
and in small groups. They’ll show you how
to edit, archive & present your work.
It’s not just for digital photographers.
Mike & Mike travel with a slide scanner
- film shooters learn digital techniques
too!
Join
The Fun!
It’s more fun than you can imagine!
Great diving, a relaxed atmosphere and lots
of fun, all combined with a comprehensive
course in U/W photography. This is an enjoyable,
learning vacation you can’t miss, and
one you won’t forget for many years.
 Pre-Trip
Photo Information
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Video Course
With the increasing popularity of digital video and the advances in high definition video camera systems, Mike & Mike are bringing their highly effective hands-on teaching techniques to the world of underwater videography. Another Aggressor exclusive.
Like their successful school of underwater still photography, Mike & Mike will conduct daily group presentations in the salon as well as work with you individually with your video equipment. Underwater, they will help you set up shots, find subjects and even pose for you. After a week of their instruction and personal help, you’re sure to take home your underwater video masterpiece and have a fun time doing it!
Among the many subjects that will be covered:
• Digital Basics
• A Look at Equipment (Camera formats, housings, ports, etc...)
• Camera Settings (Which functions are most important for UW shooting)
• Demystifying White Balance
• Composition
• Shooting Techniques
• Lighting
• Comprehensive Post Production - including editing with Adobe Premier and Apple Final Cut
Jim Church School of
Digital Videography Courses
Turks and Caicos Aggressor
- June 4-11, 2011
Utila Aggressor
- May 1-8, 2010
 Mike
Mesgleski has been teaching
Underwater Photography for 20 years, helping
students create thousands of beautiful images
of our underwater world. He has been in business
repairing underwater photo equipment since
1988. Among his awards, Mike is an inaugural
year recipient of the prestigious SSI Platinum
Pro certification. Together, Mesgleski and Haber operate Underwater
Camera Repair, www.underwatercamerarepair.com,
out of Miami. |
 Mike
Haber, also a qualified instructor,
is a professional photographer both topside
and underwater. His base of operations starts
in Miami and extends almost around the world.
Mike’s studio subjects and nature images
reflect the wide range of his photographic
skill and creativity. Mike is also proud
to be a member of the Board of Directors
of the Marine Life Preservation Society.
Together, Mesgleski and Haber operate Underwater
Camera Repair, www.underwatercamerarepair.com,
out of Miami.
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Have you always wanted to take your underwater photographs and videos to the next level? Are you tired of seeing back-scatter in an otherwise great shot? Would you like to be able to edit all your great video footage into a masterpiece? Well maybe you should spend a week with the pros aboard an Aggressor. Our workshops breakdown the basics and tweak the technical tips so that you have a memorable portfolio by the week’s end.