***with apologies for cross-posting*** Dear List "The Technical Advisory Service for Images (TASI) offers a wide range of practical training courses to support those engaged in digitisation or seeking to create quality images for use within learning and teaching resources." ***Image Capture - Beginners - Thursday 20th April*** For those new to capturing digital images. Provides an introduction to the use of scanners and digital cameras, and to issues such as file format and resolution. ***Image Capture - Intermediate - Friday 21st April*** For those who have completed the Beginners course or who already have some experience. Includes calibration, techniques for capturing different types of images and ways of getting the most out of scanning and optimisation software. ***Getting the Best from a Digital Camera - Thursday 27th April 2006*** For those wanting to produce better quality images using a digital camera. Topics include colour, calibration, white balance, lighting and image optimisation (using Adobe Photoshop). Suitable for beginners and includes advice on what to look for when choosing a digital camera. For more information about these courses and booking details, please see: http://www.tasi.ac.uk/training/ Regards Nigel Goldsmith