Not everyone is ready to jump directly into our widely acclaimed Capture One Masters training class! Maybe you’re new to Capture One, or have been using it for years but are self taught and could use a formal introductory class on how Capture One was meant, by its programmers, to be used. In such cases we recommend Capture One Basics.

Capture One Basics is a two and a half hour class that mixes lecture, demonstration, and hands-on examples for Capture One Session workflow (so don’t forget to bring a laptop). It is designed to be a solid stand-alone class for those wanting a beginner level introduction to Capture One, or as a primer for the more advanced Capture One Masters classes.

Topic Overview:

Capture One: What and Wherefore

• What is Capture One. What functions does it serve well and poorly?
• Why or Why Not Capture One. Demonstrations of pros and cons compared to LightRoom, Bridge, and Photoshop

Basic File Management

• Sessions vs Catalogs: What they are and when each is appropriate
• Session Workflow: Including hands on examples.
• Basic Navigation: Finding, sorting, filtering, and organizing your images

Basic Adjustments and Output

• Getting the look you want from an image
• Exporting or processing to TIFF/JPG
• Photoshop Round tripping 

Customization

• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Workspace tweaks for different workflows

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Should I take Capture One Masters or Capture One Basics?
Take our COMPetency Quiz! Upon submission, you will receive an answer key. There is no set number; the more you get right, the more ready you are for Masters! Please Note: Please be honest with your readiness for the class. If you’re not sure if you’re ready for Masters, then we’d recommend taking Capture One Basics.

2. Does Capture One Basics come with a license for Capture One Pro?
No, the fee does not include Capture One. You can purchase it here and receive 10% off with the DT coupon code.

3. What Should I Bring?
During the class we will be doing hands-on exercises so you should bring a laptop with the latest version of Capture One Pro already installed and activated.

Refund Policy

Due to the limited seating, Digital Transitions DOES NOT offer refunds for this program.

Become a master of Capture One Pro with the Capture One Masters class! This training program is perfect for digital techs, photographers and retouchers who are looking for intensive training in Capture One Pro.

Capture One Masters is comprised of two half-day classes. You can take either one as a stand-alone class, or take both:

• Capture One Masters: Workflow (February 11)

• Capture One Masters: Image Adjustment (February 12)

Topic Overview:

Advanced Interface Customization

• Dual monitor setups
• Three monitor setups with partial mirroring
• Fixed-multi-point focus evaluation

Cataloging and Importing

• Advanced preset handling per ISO and lens
• Verifying the catalog
• Automatic and Manual repair of corrupt catalog

Backups and File Transmission

• Session COS backup and adjustment transmission
• EIP format, including manual extraction utility
• Annotations, methods and strategy for collaboration

Tethering Tools

• Settings for machine-gun shooters
• Advanced Overlay usage
• Avoiding death-knell of Composition Mode

Capture Pilot

• Set up for off-site real-time eval & feedback
• Requirements for simultaneous device access

Scripting and UI Hacking

• Advanced workflows using basic scripts
• Adding shortcuts to otherwise un-shortcutable menu items

System Optimization

• Ram headroom evaluation
• Dual boots and bootable backups

Troubleshooting

• Auxiliary file locations and purposes
• OS <–> SDK interaction
• OpenCL variations

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How do I know if I’m ready for Capture One Masters?
Take our Quiz! Upon submission, you will receive an answer key. There is no set number; the more you get right, the more ready you are for Capture One Masters.

Please Note: Please be honest with your readiness for the class. If you are not well versed in the basics, it will slow down the rest of the class and is unfair to everyone else.

2. Does Capture One Masters come with a license for Capture One Pro?
No, the fee does not include Capture One. You can purchase it here and receive 10% off with the DT coupon code.

3. What Should I Bring?
Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop and their own raw files, but are not required to do so.

Refund Policy

Due to the limited seating, Digital Transitions DOES NOT offer refunds for this program.

Become a master of Capture One Pro with the Capture One Masters class! This training program is perfect for digital techs, photographers and retouchers who are looking for intensive training in Capture One Pro.

Capture One Masters is comprised of two half-day classes. You can take either one as a stand-alone class, or take both:

• Capture One Masters: Workflow (February 11)
• Capture One Masters: Image Adjustment (February 12)

Topic Overview

Masking and Local Adjustments

• Uses and limitations of AutoMask
• When HSL selection is a better mask than a mask
• True gradients and Pseudo gradients
• Building up and pulling back
• Local white balance for complex scenes

Healing, Cloning, and Dust Mapping

• Automatic Dust Map via LCC
• Manual Dust mapping using Spot tool
• Heal vs Clone Layers

Advanced Image Adjustments

• The physics model of the Film Grain tool
• The power of 3-channel curves
• Leveraging LCC for incident-light-evening

Skin tone and Color Editing

• How to create a skin tone black hole
• Product-specific color patch matching
• Creating custom camera profiles

Multi-Radius Sharpening

• Noise, SNR, and the nearly-always-wrong default threshold
• Low, mid, and large radius sharpening
• Combining structure, noise reduction, sharpening, and clarity
• Negative clarity and structure as retouching tools

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How do I know if I’m ready for Capture One Masters?
Take our Quiz! Upon submission, you will receive an answer key. There is no set number; the more you get right, the more ready you are for Capture One Masters.

Please Note: Please be honest with your readiness for the class. If you are not well versed in the basics, it will slow down the rest of the class and is unfair to everyone else.

2. Does Capture One Masters come with a license for Capture One Pro?
No, the fee does not include Capture One. You can purchase it here and receive 10% off with the DT coupon code.

3. What Should I Bring?
Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop and their own raw files, but are not required to do so.

Refund Policy

Due to the limited seating, Digital Transitions DOES NOT offer refunds for this program.