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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009
PSI Visual Cylinder Inspection Course
• Instructor: Mark Gresham
• Credits: Certificate issued on successful completion: NAUI & PADI endorsed
• Schedule: Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $250.00
• Description: This updated 2009 Visual Cylinder Inspection course complies with the Federal Guidelines for the visual inspection and Hazmat handling of high pressure cylinders. Anyone who handles high pressure cylinders would benefit from this course. A certification is awarded on completion. PSI online sign up
PSI Visual Cylinder Inspection Course – Refresher
• Instructor: Mark Gresham
• Credits: Certificate issued on successful completion
• Schedule: Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $185.00
• Description: This course is same as the “PSI Visual Cylinder Inspection Course” with previous PSI certification. PSI online sign up
Public Safety Diver Workshop
• Hosted By: Diving Unlimited Intl., Ocean Technology Systems, SubSalve Lift Bags, Dive Rescue International, International Assn. Dive Rescue Specialists VideoRay LLC
• Schedule: Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Location: Hyatt Regency O’Hare
• Price: $55.00
• Description: This all day program will feature presentations from leaders in the public safety diving field including equipment manufacturers and training agencies. Ticket price includes lunch and admission to the Our World-Underwater Show Exhibit Floor on Friday. For in-depth information. Click Here.
Underwater Photography Made Simple
• Instructor: Danielle Alary & Michel Gilbert
• Schedule: Friday, 9:00am – 12:00noon
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $65.00
• Description: This 3-hour workshop will help any beginner or intermediate underwater photographer. Learn which equipment is best used in fish portrait, macro or wide angle photography. Michel & Danielle will share with you their no-nonsense simple approach to underwater photography. Learn how to work with your strobes in manual mode by remembering 4 numbers. No matter which system you plan to use, if you want a headstart, this is the workshop to attend. A fresh look at a fantastic specialty by two seasoned pros who love to share their knowledge.
Improving Your Underwater Video Workshop
• Instructor: Jim & Pay Stayer
• Schedule: Friday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $65.00
• Description: This 3-hour workshop will cover the difference between HD and SD video formats. The course will include many shooting techniques and advanced camera features that will improve the quality of your video. In addition, the workshop will explore methods of composing and lighting your subjects; developing story lines; and the different components of editing including a demonstration of the what to do and not to do. With your underwater camera and home computer you too can product a professional looking video.
Getting Good Exposures
• Instructor: Jack & Sue Drafahl
• Schedule: Friday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $65.00
• Description: The biggest problem in underwater photography is getting a good exposure. This class will explore problems using both Point & Shoot and digital SLR cameras. We will be covering the various exposure modes, JPEG and RAW, balancing foreground and background, flash and available light. The class will also discuss ratio lighting, directional lighting and some of the more creative lighting techniques that require accurate exposure.
SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 21, 2009
DAN Oxygen Provider
• Instructor: Harold Bach, III
• Schedule: Saturday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Location: TBA
• Price: $75.00
• Description: This practical session gives students hands on training in the use of a DAN oxygen unit and its component parts (demand inhalator valve, non-rebreather mask and pocket mask with supplemental oxygen) for breathing and non-breathing victims. Materials included.
(DAN Oxygen Provider Course is a pre-requisite for the DAN On-Site Neuro Course on Sun.)
If taking both DAN Oxygen Provider and DAN On-Site Neuro, class price will be $125.00 for both courses.
Update / Recurrent Training
• Instructor: Mark Gresham
• Schedule: Saturday, 8:00am – 9:00am
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $50.00
• Description: The one hour update will renew and update your PSI Visual Cylinder Training per the code of Federal Regulations Hazmat handler. Title 49 172.700 requires recurrent training at least every three years. This is an opportunity to renew your skills for Visual Cylinder Training and maintain federal compliance. A PSI Update Certificate is issued. PSI online sign up
Eddy Current Instrument Technician
• Instructor: Mark Gresham, Professional Scuba Inspectors, Inc
• Credits: Certificate issued upon successful completion: NAUI & PADI endorsed
• Schedule: Saturday, 9:30am – 11:30am
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $150.00
• Description: This course teaches students to understand and use the Eddy Current Instruments available for cylinder inspection in compliance with current Federal requirements. Anyone who handles high pressure cylinders and who wishes to use the Eddy Current Instrument as part of visual inspection (required for specific cylinders). PSI online sign up
Valve Repair Technician Course
• Instructor: Mark Gresham
• Schedule: Saturday, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $175.00
• Description: This course teaches students the basics of J & K Valve service and repair in the cylinder inspection process. Anyone who handles high pressure cylinders and is interested in valve repair would benefit from this course. A certification is awarded on completion of the course. PSI online sign up
Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Technician Course
• Instructor: Mark Gresham, Professional Scuba Inspectors, Inc.
• Credits: Certificate issued upon successful completion
• Schedule: Saturday, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $175.00
• Description: This course provides you with the information you need to clean and maintenance cylinders used for enriched air service. This course is based on the CGA standards and cylinder manufacturers guidelines for oxygen cleaning cylinders. If you do maintenance on enriched air cylinders, you need this course! PSI online sign up
To Tech or Not To Tech
• Instructor: Bob Sheridan
• Schedule: Saturday, 9:00am - 12:00 Noon
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $65.00
• Description: This workshop educates divers about the prerequisites, courses, equipment, training, fitness, attitude, commitment and expense before plunging into diving beyond the recreational limits. Bob will also cover the aspects of deep, wreck and cave diving. Just owning a 120 cu ft cylinder and a pony bottle does not make one a technical diver! Decompression Diving is serious business! A certificate of workshop participation will be issued at the end of this program.
Making A Picture – The Next Level in Photography
• Instructor: Danielle Alary & Michel Gilbert
• Schedule: Saturday, 9:00am – 12:00 Noon
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $65.00
• Description: A 3-hour workshop aimed at those who want to get more out of their u/w photography and complements the speakers' other workshop "Underwater Photography Made Simple". Light is the image and this workshop is designed to help you work with light. In an accessible way, Michel & Danielle share their knowledge and experience to help you bring your photography to the next level, taking it beyond the snapshot world. They will also cover workflow and explain how they work in the field and in their studio to maximize the "keepers" and keep post processing at a manageable level.
Exploring Adobe Lightroom
• Instructor: Jack & Sue Drafahl
• Schedule: Saturday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $65.00
• Description: If you are thinking of purchasing Adobe Lightroom, or if you already own it but are having trouble understanding how it works, then this is the program for you. Adobe Lightroom is one of the most popular software programs today that allows underwater photographers to input, edit, and output images in a quick and efficient manner. This course will cover setting up Adobe Lightroom 1 and 2, using it as a catalog and editing program for both RAW and JPEG files, importing images from camera cards and portable hard drives, sorting, renaming and additional tips and tricks. A 30-day trial program will be available for your to take home.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2009
DAN On-Site Neuro Assessment
• Instructor: Harold Bach, III
• Schedule: Sunday, 8:00 am – 11:00
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $75.00
• Description: Learn how to conduct a neurological assessment on a potentially injured diver. The information gained in this assessment can help convince a diver of the need for oxygen first aid, and help a dive physician determine the proper treatment. Materials Included.
(Current DAN Oxygen Provider Course is a pre-requisite)
If taking both DAN Oxygen Provider and DAN On-Site Neuro, class price will be $125.00 for both courses.
Rebreather 101: Everything you Want to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
• Instructor: Richie Kohler & Tara Thomson
• Schedule: Sunday, 9:00am – 12:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $75.00
• Description: Join CCR Instructors Richie & Tara for a 3 hour workshop and hands on look at some of the closed circuit rebreathers available today. This “mini class” touches the history, details and the design and explains function and components of closed circuit rebreather’s in plain language. We will dispel the myths and answer the questions that sport divers have when considering the switch to “silent diving”. The Rebreather manufacturers’ units will be available for side by side “hands on” comparisons. This is not a “techie” program. It’s open to sport divers looking for warmer, longer dives! Participants can opt to join Carrie and Richie for a private “CCR try & dive” scheduled for this summer (details at workshop).
Intro To Photoshop
• Instructor: Larry & Denise Tackett
• Schedule: Sunday, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $75.00
• Description: This workshop introduces the student to Adobe Photoshop and the art of image control, modification and manipulation. Topics covered include: Bridge, RAW files, tools, tonal adjustments and layers. Students will apply techniques to correct, improve, alter and create imagery. Image input, storage, and output will be covered. If you are ready to start using Photoshop, this is the workshop for you!
How To Get Started in Video Production!
• Instructor: Annie Crawley
• Schedule: Sunday, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Price: $75.00
• Descripton: When speaking with visuals, you must convey your story with images. Research, planning, anticipating and visualizing before getting wet will allow you to create better images no matter which camera and editing system you are using. Film producer Annie Crawley will help you learn the basics of video production and show you how easy shooting and editing go hand in hand. Annie will demonstrate how to take your video from camera to computer, build a short program and then export it so you would be able to share with friends. This is not just for underwater photographers!
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