VIDEOS – Tutorials

VIDEOS includes short excerpts abridged from our courses, tutorials and  consultations that address the most commonly asked questions.

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Updated 23 September 2026

  Tutorials – Introduction  

  Theory of Practice

Our Theory of Practice tutorials are examples of our weekly Zoom sessions where we answer questions and support the evolving creative practice of our workshop and consultation participants.

00:00  Introduction to the Theory of Practice
02:27  Pedagogical and Philosophical Priorities
05:24  Procedural vs. Metaphysical Relationships
09:40  The Ontology and Epistemology of Tone
12:02  Pre Visualisation and the Zone System
15:52  Metaphysical Equivalents and Vision
18:30  Enumerating Photography
29:04  Manifestations of the Spirit
31:22  Emulation and Association
35:47  Procedural Considerations
43:01  Printer Setup – Technological Evaluations
57:39  Concluding Thoughts
00:00  Introduction
01:02  Distinguishing Process vs. Methodology
02:18  Structuring Post Capture Workflows
10:43  Image Layout in Mirage Print
16:54  Resizing and Scaling in Printing Apps
24:40  Pre-Press File Preparation for Photo Books
34:34  Frequency Domain Masking
45:16  Exporting and Resizing Images for Printing
49:00  Matching Colours via Numerical Evaluation
50:42  Hasselblad Flextight 3F Scanning Workflow
53:31  Discontinued Printer Drivers and Solutions
57:16  Concluding Thoughts
00:00  Introduction
02.17  Tutorial Topics and Questions
05:49  Calibrating Dual Monitors
11:09  Custom Monitor Emulation
15.11  Cataloging Custom Monitor Calibrations
16.30  Calibrating MacOS Screen Presets
19.39  Hardware vs. Software Monitor Calibrating
24:11  Life Expectancy of Graphics Monitors
26.49  Validation of Monitor Calibration Accuracy
33:41  Choosing Monitor Calibration Devices
37:11  Spectrophotometers vs. Colorimeters
40:15  Refined Degrade Techniques
44:45  Separating Tonal and Colour Compositions
55:57  Gamut Mapping Colorimetric Separations
60:36  Creating the Lobster Photoshop Action
63:40  Concluding Thoughts
00:00  Introduction
01:52  Questions and Topics
10:57  The Constructed Moment
22:55  Affinity Features and Shortcomings
31:34  File Formats
42:04  Workflow Integration
43:50  Contrast: Tonal, Colour, Spatial. Emotional
52:31  Paper Characteristics and Selection
64:00  Spatial, Frequency & Colorimetric Domains
71:05  Concluding Thoughts

The following excerpts are from our 2026 Zoom tutorials:

  Digital Fine Art Print Making  

  Crafting a Digital Print  

  The B&W Digital Image   

  Adobe Photoshop Master Class   

  3DLUT Creator Master Class   

  Colour Artistry   

  Understanding Pictures  

Affinity Workflows  

  Fine Art Reproduction Workshop   

00:00  Introduction
01:49  Recent Case Studies
03:38  Controlling Surface Reflections
04:24  ColorChecker SG vs. Classic
05:10  Polarised vs. Non-Polarised
06:14  M1 vs. M3 Reference Data
08:15  Preservation vs. Derivatives
09:39  Cross Polarised Exposure
11:51  Cross Polarised Profiles
00:00  Introduction
00:27  To Polarise or Not to Polarise
00:46  Repro Workflow Priorities
01:36  Cross Polarised Challenges
04:28  Lighting, Lens and Camera Setup
09:24  Capture One Polarised Workflow
10:10  Custom M0 & M3 Input Profiles
14:02  Results Evaluation
15:33  Conclusion
00:00  Introduction
02:28  Certified Hard Proofing
03:27  Proofing via an RGB Print Path
05:04  Peter Dombrovskis NLA Publication
07:00  FOGRA 52 Proofing
10:26  Measuring and Verifying
11:57  FOGRA Media Wedge Verifier App
14:22  Printing Profile Optimisation
15:16  ISO 12647-2 Standardisation
16:07  Conclusion
00:00  Introduction
01:30  ISO P1 & P2 Viewing Conditions
04:22  What Are We Soft Proofing?
05:48  Preservation Asset Workflow
06:38  Derivatives Soft Proofing
09:16  Works on Paper Proofing
10:46  Publication Pre Press Proofing
13:13  OBA Fluorescence
17:38  Print Media Selection
18:35  Conclusion
00:00  Introduction
01:52  Stitching Options
02:19  Moving Lenses or Sensors
03:33  Moving the Artwork
06:20  Stitching Captured Sections
08:11  Vertical Geometry & Alignment
10:40  Horizontal Geometry & Alignment
12:44  Magnification Errors
13:42  Interpolation in Cultural Heritage
15:20  Factorial Interpolation
19:05  Conclusion

  Capture One Workflows   

  Thinking Photography   

  Landscape Master Class   

  Exhibition Practice