BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME: PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090708T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Introduction to Digital Photography Classes DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2375633/ ] Introduction to Digital Photography This class is for beginners through intermediate photographers. Any digital camera is fine for this class. Lesson 1: Getting to Know Your Digital Camera Understanding your camera controls and functions. The five most valuable features. Features to avoid. Checklist of what your camera can and cannot do. How to get the most out of your digital camera. The biggest advantage of shooting digital: the right way to use your LCD monitor. Assignment: Use Dpreview to compare your camera to 2 others in its class. Lesson 2: File Formats and Quality Settings JPEG and other in-camera options such as Raw and TIFF: pros and cons of each shooting format. Tips on shooting with RAW capture and image conversion. Storage and memory issues - doing digital photography on the road. Why you should convert your JPEG pics to TIFF format in the computer. Assignment: JPEG A JPEG That Has Been JPEG'ed Lesson 3: Introduction to Image Enhancing Software Adjusting brightness\, contrast\, color balance\, color saturation and sharpness in a few steps. Introduction to image correction with RAW converter software. And a bonus: a brief introduction to software for making long panoramic images from several photos made for exactly this purpose. Assignment: Correct a Technically Poor Image in Under 60 seconds Lesson 4: Controlling White Balance and Other Aspects\, In-Camera The color of light for the non-physics major. Understanding the white balance options. The easy way to getting the correct white balance. Adjusting the in-camera level for sharpening and color saturation. Assignment: White Balance Before and After\; also\, Saturation/Sharpness Before and After Lesson 5: Composition\, Tripods and Lens Choice Principles of visual design. Putting the Rule of Thirds to good use. An easy way to understand the Golden Rectangle. Shooting vertical as well as horizontal photos. Understanding lens focal lengths. Wide angle and telephoto options with digital SLR "focal length magnification factors". Assignment: Rule of Thirds/Orientation: Before and After Lesson 6: Digital Exposure 101 The primary exposure concepts. Why cameras sometimes make images that are too dark. Using Exposure Compensation\, a simple method for perfect exposures. Learn where to meter from and use Exposure Lock. The part ISO plays in exposure. Tip: Use a Semi Automatic mode while maintaining full control. Assignment: Exposure: Over\, Under and Just Right / Create and HDR image Lesson 7: Creative Control of Apertures (f/stops) and Shutter Speeds Learn "depth of field" and motion control with aperture and shutter speed selection\, using the camera's automatic and semi-automatic modes. A primer on depth of field. Prevent blurring from camera shake and subject movement. Great news about exposure when changing f/stops or shutter speeds in certain camera modes. Assignment: Aperture/Depth of Field Control\; also\, Shutter Speed/Motion Control Lesson 8: Exposure Evaluation and Low-Light Photography Using the camera's histogram (and "loss of highlight detail warning") to evaluate exposure and contrast. The challenges and compromises of night photography. ISO Equivalents - changing ISO on the fly. Minimizing digital noise (graininess). Shooting at night - with and without a tripod. Making beautiful images in low light. Assignment: Night Shoot - Before and After\; also\, High Contrast vs. Low Contrast Review: Voting on Best Work Class size is limited to 6 students. Pay Online or Call 401-286-4264 to register. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2375633/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2375633/ DTSTAMP:20090407T054139 LAST-UPDATED:20090407T054139 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/643319/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/467632/":Southern New England Computer Services @ 601 Great Rd\, North Smithfield\, Rhode Island 02896 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Southern New England Computer Services ADDRESS:601 Great Rd CITY:North Smithfield REGION;X-ABBREV=:Rhode Island COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:02896 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/467632/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090715T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Chinwag Live: Music - who pays the piper? DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2974538/ ] PLEASE NOTE - BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE CHINWAG WEBSITE: http://chinwag.com/live/musicwhopays --------------------------------------------------------------------- Chinwag Live: Music - who pays the piper? As music streaming services take off\, will marketers make the jump from radio and pay the bill? Or is it time we paid the piper? Personal digital music consumption is changing\, from a world where paid-for downloads are dwarfed by illegal file sharing. Meanwhile\, new services like Spotify have taken consumers by storm adding 1m users in a matter of months with no US launch. Streaming music\, with social discovery and sharing is now in vogue\, but can it survive? The folding of ad-funded music providers such as SpiralFrog and Ruckus\, highlight the question of whether these business models are viable. The agency world meanwhile struggles to make the jump from old-school radio ads to the bells and whilstles offered by these streaming services. And what are the implications and opportunities for marketers? With licensing fees that favour subscription (8% rev share or 40p per subscriber) over ad-funded models (10.5% rev share or 0.085 per play)\, is there any mileage in advertising anyway? If listeners have to dip into their pockets for streaming services\, will the lure of illegal file sharing increase? Join the discussion as we explore the future for streaming audio services. PANEL: Dave Haynes - UK Manager\, SoundCloud Dom Hodge - Associate Director\, Frukt Music Helienne Lindvall - Journalist\, The Guardian Jon Mitchell - Sales Director\, Spotify Further panelists tbc. CHAIR: Steve Bowbrick (Complimentary drinks and snacks will be served) TIMINGS: 6pm doors open for drinks & networking. Discussion starts 6.30pm sharp. Debate ends 8.30pm - drinks and networking continue until 11pm. MORE DETAILS: http://chinwag.com/live/musicwhopays URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2974538/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2974538/ DTSTAMP:20090622T120527 LAST-UPDATED:20090622T120527 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/197849/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/43074/":The Slug & Lettuce (Downstairs) @ 80-82 Wardour St\, London\, London W1F 0TG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:The Slug & Lettuce (Downstairs) ADDRESS:80-82 Wardour St CITY:London REGION;X-ABBREV=:London COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United Kingdom POSTALCODE:W1F 0TG URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/43074/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090725T090000 DTEND:20090725170000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20090727T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:"Extending Game Ideas – Building Serious Games” A Weekend of Game Exploration DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2807258/ ] Over the weekend of the 25th and 26th July\, nti will be hosting 2 days of workshops as a continuation of the “SAGSET 2009 - Learning with Games 2009 Conference”. The workshops will be delivered by “Futurelab – Bristol” and “SMARTlab - London”. Both of these organisations work and promote the use of new digital technology in novel and exciting ways both nationally and internationally. Futurelab\, based in Bristol is primarily focused on delivering innovative ideas to education. Their current themes are focused on digital inclusion\, teachers and innovation\, and learning spaces. One idea explored over the weekend workshops will be around novel interfaces\, assistive technologies and how eye movement can be used to control games. SMARTlab have a wider remit and describes itself as an incubator of community based ideas\, choosing projects based on ethical concerns and social engagement. Mobile Games and Pervasive Computing are strands that will be explored in the workshops here. This event is open to all\, and will provide an opportunity for all people with an interest in extending game ideas and concepts to a wider sector to meet\, discuss and share ideas. Main Workshops Themes: Eye Controlled Games + Interfaces Mobile Sensory Experiences Wearable\, Handheld and Mobile Games Serious Games Games as Films Contact nti on 0113 122 1555 to book your place URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2807258/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2807258/ DTSTAMP:20090603T035431 LAST-UPDATED:20090603T035431 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/645479/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/75415/":Old Broadcasting House @ Leeds Met @ 148 Woodhouse Lane\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire LS2 9EN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Old Broadcasting House @ Leeds Met ADDRESS:148 Woodhouse Lane CITY:Leeds REGION;X-ABBREV=:West Yorkshire COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United Kingdom POSTALCODE:LS2 9EN URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/75415/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090727 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Barcamp Transparency UK DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2563205/ ] Increasingly\, the UK has become a surveillance society: one in which we aren't allowed to see the workings of government\, nor governmental information relating to our towns and cities\, yet are captured on camera more often than citizens of any other country in the world. At the same time\, commercial services capture detailed information about our lives and sell it for commercial gain\, without letting us decide who gets to see it. At BarCamp Transparency we'll be talking about ways to improve transparency in government and commerce\, including Internet activism\, social media and technology solutions. If you're interested in a more open and democractic society\, we'd love to have you there. Attendance is free: just bring your ideas. Barcamp Transparency UK is a Barcamp style event run along the rough lines of transparencycamp.org. This is a FREE event and the venue has plenty of space. In order for us to get an idea who is coming and so we can contact you with further details we will be releasing tickets on Eventbrite. Visit http://barcamptransparencyuk.eventbrite.com/ to get yours! For those who are unable to attend we are also running a virtual event\, details can be found here: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2988465/ URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2563205/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2563205/ DTSTAMP:20090501T042217 LAST-UPDATED:20090501T042217 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/304948/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/441376/":University Club @ 11 Mansfield Road\, Oxford\, England OX1 3SZ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:University Club ADDRESS:11 Mansfield Road CITY:Oxford REGION;X-ABBREV=:England COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United Kingdom POSTALCODE:OX1 3SZ URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/441376/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090814T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:SES Search Engine Marketing (SEM/SEO) San Jose Training Workshops DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1518859/ ] Spend a full-day or half-day learning the essentials of Search Engine Marketing. With four intensive sessions to choose from\, both beginner and advanced internet marketers will come away with industry tips to improve their business results. These workshops provide the practices\, applications\, and hands-on exposure you need to become (and remain!) a top performer in your field. This in-depth training in a small class setting ensures that your instructor is accessible for informal one-on-one or small group discussions. Whether you are a consultant\, site designer\, website owner\, or in-house marketing professional\, this is an opportunity to experience firsthand the latest developments in search engine strategy. Regardless where you are in the SEO & SEM process\, you will leave these intensive workshops with the necessary skills to improve your business results and take your search engine marketing to another level. Workshops include: - Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Workshop - Real Big Ideas for Real Small Businesses - YouTube and Video Marketing Workshop - Managing Complex Search Programs - Getting Fluent in Search Marketing: A Fast-Track for Senior Managers - Mobile Marketing 101 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1518859/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1518859/ DTSTAMP:20090127T123936 LAST-UPDATED:20090127T123936 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/138788/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/35208/":San Jose McEnery Convention Center @ 180 W San Carlos St\, San Jose\, California 95113 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:San Jose McEnery Convention Center ADDRESS:180 W San Carlos St CITY:San Jose REGION;X-ABBREV=:California COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:95113 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/35208/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091007T090000 DTEND:20091007160000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091009T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:WebIT - eBusiness & eMarketing Expo for SE Europe DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2205696/ ] online media : digital marketing : e-commerce : social media & web 2.0 : content management : connectivity & hosting WHAT IS WebIT ? WebIT is a B2B e-Marketing & Internet Business exhibition with impressive conference program. WebIT is a meeting point for publishers\, advertisers\, marketing\, advertising \, web and internet business professionals from the region of Southeastern Europe WebIT is a place where the latest CMS and e-commerce systems are presented WebIT provides exhibition area for regions best connectivity and hosting providers WebIT gathers together the industry leading digital marketing professionals\, web developers\, web analytics and reporting specialists\, SEO pros\; advertising networks\, media planners/buyers\, mobile marketing companies\, etc. WebIT is the first event of such scale in the region of Southeastern Europe. At the heart of WebIT is The Main Stage\, where the very essence of modern integrated marketing and internet business will be debated and challenged by captivating and influential industry leaders. . URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2205696/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2205696/ DTSTAMP:20090327T034853 LAST-UPDATED:20090327T034853 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/591376/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/485098/":NDK (National Palace of Culture) @ 1\, Bulgaria Sguare\, Sofia\, Sofiya-Grad 1000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:NDK (National Palace of Culture) ADDRESS:1\, Bulgaria Sguare CITY:Sofia REGION;X-ABBREV=:Sofiya-Grad COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Bulgaria POSTALCODE:1000 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/485098/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091024 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Social Media in Business DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1061300/ ] Social media is influencing corporate communication\, reputation and marketing. Social Media is now in everyday public use as well as being an integral part of the marketing industry. The world of social media enables ALL your consumers\, employees and parties with a vested interest to communicate to thousands within seconds\, garner opinion and amplify the “noise” both positively and negatively. Are you positioned to deliver a strategy and measure its outcomes? Social Media In Business - will empower your company to understand the potency of Online conversations & more importantly when and how to engage with a meaningful response . Social Media in Business - aims to facilitate the key intelligence and insight that all major companies and brands need to understand if they are going to communicate effectively with their key stakeholders\, be they customers\, the media\, shareholders or their employees. Social Media in Business - has grown out of the highly successful Social Media Mafia unconference series and draws on that success in helping companies understand the power of online conversation and how to deliver a meaningful response. Social Media in Business - is the next step in that process. It will offer insights into how to protect and improve your brand’s reputation in the face of an increasingly demanding public. TO REGISTER AND PURCHASE TICKETS PLEASE VISIT THE EVENT WEBSITE: http://socialmediainbusiness.co.uk/ URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1061300/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1061300/ DTSTAMP:20080831T100257 LAST-UPDATED:20080831T100257 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/128455/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/210843/":Crowne Plaza Hotel @ Fieldhouse Lane\, Marlow\, Buckinghamshire SL71GJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Crowne Plaza Hotel ADDRESS:Fieldhouse Lane CITY:Marlow REGION;X-ABBREV=:Buckinghamshire COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United Kingdom POSTALCODE:SL71GJ URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/210843/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091024T100000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:LugRadio Live UK 2009 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2803723/ ] LugRadio Live UK 2009 is an event that has developed a strong reputation for providing a range of topics about free software\, Open Source\, digital rights\, technology and more\, a compelling list of speakers\, exhibitors and birds of a feather sessio... URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2803723/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2803723/ DTSTAMP:20090531T081434 LAST-UPDATED:20090531T081434 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/130202/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/553376/":Newhampton Arts Centre @ Dunkley St\, Wolverhampton\, England WV1 4AN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Newhampton Arts Centre ADDRESS:Dunkley St CITY:Wolverhampton REGION;X-ABBREV=:England COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United Kingdom POSTALCODE:WV1 4AN URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/553376/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091024T100000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:LugRadio Live UK 2009 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2803604/ ] LugRadio Live UK 2009 is an event that has developed a strong reputation for providing a range of topics about free software\, Open Source\, digital rights\, technology and more\, a compelling list of speakers\, exhibitors and birds of a feather sessio... URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2803604/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2803604/ DTSTAMP:20090531T061415 LAST-UPDATED:20090531T061415 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/130202/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/553376/":Newhampton Arts Centre @ Dunkley St\, Wolverhampton\, England WV1 4AN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Newhampton Arts Centre ADDRESS:Dunkley St CITY:Wolverhampton REGION;X-ABBREV=:England COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United Kingdom POSTALCODE:WV1 4AN URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/553376/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091024T100000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:LugRadio Live UK 2009 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2803534/ ] LugRadio Live UK 2009 is an event that has developed a strong reputation for providing a range of topics about free software\, Open Source\, digital rights\, technology and more\, a compelling list of speakers\, exhibitors and birds of a feather sessio... URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2803534/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2803534/ DTSTAMP:20090531T041401 LAST-UPDATED:20090531T041401 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/130202/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/553376/":Newhampton Arts Centre @ Dunkley St\, Wolverhampton\, England WV1 4AN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Newhampton Arts Centre ADDRESS:Dunkley St CITY:Wolverhampton REGION;X-ABBREV=:England COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United Kingdom POSTALCODE:WV1 4AN URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/553376/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100106T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Petersfield Photographic Society - Digital Story DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2173300/ ] Dave's Competition - 5 minutes Digital story with sound or music. Mrs V Scott 01730 263976 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2173300/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2173300/ DTSTAMP:20090325T035631 LAST-UPDATED:20090325T035631 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/321518/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/324737/":Petersfield Community Centre @ Love Lane\, Petersfield\, Petersfield\, Hampshire GU31 4BW END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Petersfield Community Centre ADDRESS:Love Lane\, Petersfield CITY:Petersfield REGION;X-ABBREV=:Hampshire COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United Kingdom POSTALCODE:GU31 4BW URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/324737/ END:VVENUE END:VCALENDAR