Lumesca, BenQ, and X-Rite are presenting their first digital masterclass in the UK, on colourful portraits, with a live photoshoot hosted by Gavin Hoey. You'll be able to watch live on the Muse by LUMESCA YouTube Channel, and there will be two sessions:

• 4pm, Thursday 22nd April
• Monday 26th April

If you sign up for the event via Eventbrite you will be sent RAW files to pactise with for the photo retouching session.

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Birmingham, UK, 8th April 2021 - LUMESCA Group is presenting their first digital masterclass in the UK, live on YouTube channel, Muse by LUMESCA, hosted by esteemed photographer, Gavin Hoey. Aimed at photographers of all levels, Gavin will take viewers through a live portrait photoshoot in part one, followed by a live editing session later in the week. Completely free to attend, both parts will be live streamed on YouTube, with the first session on Thursday 22nd April and the second on Monday 26th April, both beginning at 4 pm. This is an engaging and interactive event, where anyone who signs up via Eventbrite will be sent RAW files on the following day of the photoshoot to practise with before the photo retouching session on the 26th. Both events will end with a Q&A for participants to quiz Gavin on his expertise.

Gavin will share exclusive insights into his best practices during a portrait photoshoot, as well as his editing techniques to achieve professional results. He will demonstrate how to shoot tethered with Tether Tools and explain his use of lighting with the help of modellers, gels and shooting with speedlights and Elinchrom studio lighting setups. He will also guide viewers on how to use an X-Rite ColorChecker photo chart to ensure accurate colour representation and easier post-production workflow. Naturally, Gavin will then guide you through the tools and techniques he uses to help make your post-processing quick and consistent, including a demonstration of the 2K BenQ SW270C monitor for photographers.

Gavin Hoey is a freelance photographer, Olympus UK ambassador and trainer of all things photographic. Primarily focusing on photography education, he started out writing for photography magazines such as Practical Photography and Digital Photo which eventually led to making video tutorials for magazine cover discs. An early YouTube adopter, Gavin created a popular photography training channel before joining forces with the New York camera store, Adorama in 2012. He is now the most-watched presenter on Adorama TV where his videos focus on the art of lighting and portraits. Gavin’s tutorials are either shot on location or more usually, at his small home studio in Sussex, UK.

Thursday 22nd April

• Behind the scenes look of a live photoshoot, and explore valuable techniques to achieve professional results
• Learn how to shoot tethered and connect to a BenQ 27” SW270C photography monitor
• Gavin will explain his use of lighting, including modellers, gels, shooting with speedlights and Elinchrom studio lighting
• Live demonstration of how to use X-Rite ColorChecker photo charts for accurate colours and smooth post-production
• Live Q&A session

Everyone who signs up to this event via Eventbrite will receive 5 RAW files shot by Gavin during the live shoot, so anyone wanting to attend the second session will have some images to practise on.

Monday 26th April

• Gavin will share some of his favourite editing tips for colourful portraits that make an impact
• Learn how to configure your equipment for retouching and why calibrating your screen is a necessity
• Gavin will demonstrate how to use the X-Rite ColorChecker Passport Photo 2 chart
• Live Q&A session

This free event will be live streamed on the Muse by LUMESCA YouTube channel from 4pm on April 22nd. Register on Eventbrite to access the live stream and receive RAW files from the photoshoot, as well as other educational materials. The second part of the digital masterclass, the photo retouching session, will also be live streamed on YouTube on Monday 26th April; just make sure to register on Eventbrite to receive the stream links. Don't forget to set up a reminder on YouTube to be notified when the event start!