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IGS Spring Technology Conference: April 14, 2012 IGS will host its third annual Spring Technology Conference on Saturday, April 14th.

Main speaker: Eric Basir

Eric Basir is the speaker

Eric Basir owns a photo retouching studio in Evanston IL. He serves the genealogical community as a teacher and author of two books and “Ask the Retoucher,” a video blog and column for genealogical publications. He recently published a full photo restoration course.

Lectures:

Photo Restoration from Start to Finish Demonstration

Learn how to scan, restore and print a photo like the pros from beginning to end. Fast, but fun. Audience members are encouraged to bring photos from which Eric will choose one to use during this demonstration. Includes scanning and restoration.

Dating Photos and Photo/Document Software for Genealogists

You don’t need to “pirate” a copy of Photoshop or spend money to work on your pictures. Eric will review the best free and for-pay photo editing programs available. Are you curious about the date of a photo? Learn some simple, but important tips to help you identify that photo.

Photo Document Preservation

The best thing you can do for family photographs and documents is to avoid restoring them! If you have photos in good condition, Eric will share some tips to keep them that way. Bring your questions and originals so he can share tips for handling and preserving them.

Fixing Color Photos with Adobe Photoshop

Family photo collections are full of fading color photographs. This workshop will provide useful techniques for restoring lost color. It will include colorization of B&W photos. Audience members are encouraged to bring photos from which Eric will choose one to use during this demonstration.

Cost for this exceptional full-day conference: $65 IGS members/$75 non-members. Register before March 14th and receive an early bird discount of $5! Fee includes lunch. Contact the IGS office to register: 515 276-0287 or register online.

Members register by 13 Mar 2012 for $5 discount

Members after 13 Mar 2012

Non-members by 13 Mar 2012 for $5 discount

Non-members after 13 Mar 2012