By Ron Eggers

February 2, 2005 — Epson America is offering the Epson Online Experience, a series of informative lectures that present an insider's perspective of how some of the industry's leading professional photographers capture and print their award-winning images. The lecture series offers expert techniques, valuable tips and insider secrets.

The course consists of a self-paced video-streaming program that's hosted by award-winning photographer and musician Graham Nash. Its over 60 video segments and tutorials cover everything from initial image capture to final output, including color management, choosing the right papers and inks, understanding printer drivers and using the latest Adobe Photoshop CS techniques.

Online Experience tutorials show photographers how to get maximum quality prints from a wide range of digital cameras and scanners. They also provide a true behind-the-scenes perspective of how each photographer works in the studio or on location.

Participating photographers include series host, Graham Nash, Greg Gorman, Jay Maisel, Douglas Dubler and Vincent Versace. Graham Nash is well known as an award-winning photographer and musician. Greg Gorman is one of the best-known celebrity photographers; John Shaw is renowned for his nature work, and Jay Maisel is a consummate master of light, gesture and color. Douglas Dubler is a leading fashion and beauty photographer, while Vincent Versace is a well-known fine-art photographer and Photoshop expert. Additional participants include Julianne Kost, an Adobe Photoshop evangelist, and Mac Holbert, from Nash Editions fine art printing.

Epson's Online Experience is available at B&H Photo & Video, Calumet Photographic, Inkjet Art Solutions, Pro Photo Supply, Samy's Camera, Showcase Photo & Video, WB Hunt Photo or online at www.EpsonOnlineExperience.com. The subscription fee is $29.95.

(Contact Ron Eggers at Newswatch@earthlink.net)