This month's issue of Insights highlights color exercise files. They complement my apple.com column on color -www.apple.com/pro/color/tools/caponigro/. To sharpen our skills of perception and better understand the dynamics of color, we use these test files in my Power of Color workshops. You can too. Instructions on how to use them are contained in the files themselves with individual Notes.
Like the test files posted last month, these exercise files are for subscribers only! Your user name is insights. Your password is jpcsubscribe. Both are case sensitive - all lower case, no spaces. Save this issue or write this down for future reference. Due to a high volume of requests for information I won't be able to send individual reminders, though I will include reminders in future issues (like this one) when more subscriber only content is posted.
Also featured are An Artist's Palette, a review of CHROMiX ColorThink software, Andrew Rodney's Color Management for Photographers, and the results for the PhotoSPIVA 2007 awards I recently juried.
Best wishes,
John Paul
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In this Issue...
Creativity - Look at Things from Many Perspectives
August Workshop - The Power of Color
Workshop CD
Technique - Artist's Palette
Technique - Color Theory
Exercise File - Memory
Exercise File - After Image
Exercise File - Transparency
Exercise File - Intervals
Exercise File - 3=4
Exercise File - 4=2
Exercise File - Optically Neutral
Exercise File - Analysis
Video - Visualizing Color Management
Review - CHROMiX ColorThink
Review - CM for Photographers
Event - PhotoSPIVA 2007 _________________________________________________________
Creativity
Look at Things from Many Perspectives
One of the hallmarks of creativity is the ability to look at things from many perspectives, both conventional and unconventional. Often taking a different tack when engaging a problem reveals dimensions, relationships, insights, and solutions that might otherwise remain hidden. If you're looking for something new, in order to find it, you have to look in new ways. Spend a little time exploring your options so you can be sure you devote yourself to the best approach available.
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Workshop
The Power of Color
August 31 - Sept 3
This four day extended weekend workshop at a new time and in a new format is one of my most popular workshops and seminars. It consolidates the history of color practices in the visual arts and pulls that material forward into the 21st century, offering a new set of practices and a new perspective on a timeless theme. Participants learn new ways of seeing, describing, and controlling.
April's Power of Color workshop was a big success. Participants, 60% of whom were alumni, gave it high praise. "I really like the approach - well organized sessions thoughtfully prepared as well as open discussions." "I have a much more expanded perspective on color." "You've pushed us and stretched our minds in new directions." "In content and practice Caponigro's workshops excel any other workshop in the medium."
15% early registration discount ends 6/29. Space is limited. Register today!
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Workshop CD
Every workshop is supplemented by a comprehensive selection of reading materials and an even more extensive collection of interactive files on CD. All of the color exercise files featured for Subscribers Only in this issue of Insights (and more) have been featured on the CD for years. Many have been recently updated specically for this issue. It's the kind of content you simply won't find anywhere else. Select currently unavailable Back Issues are also included. Find out more about this invaluable resource included with and updated for every workshop.
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Technique
An Artist's Palette
One of the most distinctive things about an artist's work is his or her use of color. Using a consistent palette is one of the keys to developing a signature style. It's very helpful to identify what makes your use of color distinctive or even unique. Use the following concepts and accompanying chart to help you identify your palette. You can also use the chart to analyze another artist's palette. Try both; you'll find that you will better understand color in general as a result.
And, if you like this PDF see my Portfolio Review PDF posted under Creativity.
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Technique
Color Theory
What's color theory? It's a conceptual framework and language used to describe color relationships, which artists have been using for centuries. Like so many other fields, it's evolution is being accelerated with the introduction of computers. Find out more about in this PDF.
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Exercise File
Memory
Test how good your color memory is.
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Exercise File
After Image
See the optical effect of looking at a color for an extended period of time and discover that color's true complement.
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Exercise File
Transparency
Achieve the optical effect of transparency with flat colors.
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Exercise File
Intervals
Make equal intervals for smooth transitions.
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E xercise File
Simultaneous Contrast 3=4
Make 3 colors look like 4.
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Exercise File
4=2
Make 4 colors look like 2.
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Exercise File
Optically Neutral
Go beyond numerical neutrality and make grays look optically neutral.
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Exercise File 
Analysis
Explore color relationships within any image by abstracting it.
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Video
Visualizing Color Management
See me in action during a color management lecture in this short video clip now online at YouTube.
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Review
CHROMiXColorThink
They say a picture's worth a thousand words. This software offers amazing ways of graphing and looking at color. Graph any ICC profile with it and use it to find out more about color and color management.
Find out more in this PDF and at http://www.chromix.com./
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Review
Color Management for
Photographers
Andrew Rodney's Color Management for Photographers is an excellent book. Andrew's understanding and explanations of color management are among the very best in the industry. With clean graphics and insightful illustrations he clearly outlines how to achieve desired results and gives hands on step-by-step instructions on how to do it. The CD with tutorials and test files is particularly useful. I highly recommend it.
Find out more at digitaldog.net. _________________________________________________________
Event
PhotoSPIVA 2007
In March I had the pleasure of judging the 2007 PhotoSPIVA awards, the oldest continuous U.S. national photographic competition. Located in Joplin, MO, since 1947 PhotoSpiva promotes the arts and educates diverse audiences within a four-state region. The list of past jurors for this event is distinguished and includes the likes of Keith Carter, Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison, Mary Virginia Swanson, Therese Mulligan and many more. The quality of much of the work submitted was quite high. Award winners include Regan Avery (1st Place), Larry Chait (2nd Place), Gloria Baker Feinstein (3rd Place) and seven honorable mention and merit awards. The exhibition drawn from work submitted by over 100 artists is now on display through June 22 and online for an extended engagement.
Learn more about PhotoSPIVA at www.spivaarts.org/nowshowing.html. _________________________________________________________
Upcoming
Events
May/June
Article
After Capture
A Visual Artist
May/June
Article
Extending DOF
Digital Photo Pro
May/June
Article
Resolution
Photoshop User
June 25-29
Workshop
The Fine Art of Digital Printing
Santa Barbara, CA
May/June
Article
White Balance
Digital Photo Pro
July/August
Article
Noise
Photoshop User
July/August
Article
After Capture
Dominant Impression
and Train of Thought
July 2 - 6
Workshop
The Fine Digital Print
Studio, ME
July 13 - 15
Seminar
The Power of Color
NECC
Amherst, MA
August 4 - 5
Open Studio Exhibit
Studio, ME
Aug 31 - Sep 3
Workshop
The Power of Color
Studio, ME
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