Important information about online classes
Once registration is completed for an online class you will receive an email as a follow up from Capture The Stars workshops. The email will include scheduling a time for your online class, RAW image files for post processing, as well as a check list of items needed.
If you would like to request more time for post processing upon registration please let us know in response to our follow up email. We are happy to customize these classes even further to help with your post processing needs.
With your permission, we will provide a disclaimer at the start of our online class and record the entire class. This class will be exclusively available to you for download. Having a recording of the class will allow for access to the information on demand when reviewing and working on post processing methods.
If you would like to request more time for post processing upon registration please let us know in response to our follow up email. We are happy to customize these classes even further to help with your post processing needs.
With your permission, we will provide a disclaimer at the start of our online class and record the entire class. This class will be exclusively available to you for download. Having a recording of the class will allow for access to the information on demand when reviewing and working on post processing methods.
What should I bring on a workshop?
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CAMERA (recommended)
Canon - 1DXMII, 5DMIV, 5DMIII, 6DMII, 6D Nikon - D5, D4, D3s, D850, D810/a, D800, D750, D610 Sony - A9II, A9, A7rIV, A7rIII, A7III, A7rII, A7sII, A7s LENS (recommended) Canon - 16-35 f/2.8vIII, 35 f/1.4 Nikon - 14-24 f/2.8, 35 f/1.4 Rokinon - 14 f/2.8, 24 f/1.4 Sigma - 14 f/1.8 ART, 14-24 f/2.8 ART, 20 f/1.4 ART, 35 f/1.4 ART Sony - 16-35 f/2.8 GM, 24 f/1.4 GM Tamron - 15-30 f/2.8 LAPTOP COMPUTER & SOFTWARE Laptop computer with wired or wireless mouse Latest version of Adobe Lightroom (classic) and Photoshop CC 2020 Sequator (PC) or Starry Landscape Stacker (Mac) if attending advanced workshop LRTimeLapse 5 (if attending time lapse workshop) *please have all software installed prior to workshop arrival* |
ACCESSORIES
Sturdy tripod with ball head Shutter release cable Extra batteries and chargers External intervalometer (if camera does not have one built in) 32GB memory cards (x2) ESSENTIALS Bug spray Durable footwear Food & snacks Headlamp (preferred with low intensity red light) Sun screen Warm clothing Water |
Where do I stay during a workshop?
March & April Workshops
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May & June Workshops
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How does payment work?
Deposit: We require a $500.00 non-refundable deposit on all of our workshops (unless paying in full). Payment can be accepted through our website using secured & trusted payment platforms, PayPal or Square.
Remaining Balance: Upon receiving your deposit, we will send out an invoice for the remaining balance through the payment platform you've chosen to pay with. (PayPal or Square)
Discounts: We offer discounts from time to time on our website. Below are terms for deposits and paying in full payment options.
Remaining Balance: Upon receiving your deposit, we will send out an invoice for the remaining balance through the payment platform you've chosen to pay with. (PayPal or Square)
Discounts: We offer discounts from time to time on our website. Below are terms for deposits and paying in full payment options.
- Deposits - any discounts & sales will be applied to the 'remaining balance' invoice. Any discount will be listed as a line item on the invoice and applied to the total cost of the workshop (deposit & remaining balance)
- Paying in full - any discounts or sales are applied upon check out on our website.
Can I reschedule if weather is unfavorable?
Our workshops are based and scheduled around the new moon cycle to optimize our chances to capture the Milky Way. Unfortunately, we are unable to reschedule do to inclement weather and other logistical reasons. If weather is unfavorable for night sky photography, we will do our best to experiment with other photography and time lapse in and around the park. Our post processing sessions will be held as usual and instructors will provide files to work with if we are unable to capture the night sky. If weather is unfavorable and you would like to reschedule, we can offer a credit to move your spot to a different workshop date.
I've registered for a workshop, what happens next?
Once we have received a registration confirmation, whether pay in full or a deposit has been selected, we will reach out to you via the email address you've provided us. Included in this email will have important information regarding your upcoming workshop:
- A detailed itinerary with meeting times and locations
- A questionnaire regarding your current experience in the astrophotography genre, as well as goals you would like to achieve during the workshop
- Lodging information
- If a deposit was made, an invoice with the remaining balance due before the workshop begins
You've taken a workshop with us? Well, there is more in store!
Once you've taken a workshop with us, you're alumni and there are perks to being an alum!
- Future discounts for all workshops.
- Exclusive access to The Observatory - a members only resources site where you'll have 24/7 access to post processing video tutorials, real time aurora borealis tracking data, meteor shower calendars, moon calendars and more! The video tutorials summarize post processing methods instructed during our post processing sessions to provide a reference guide when you are working on your images or time lapse sequences.
- An invitation to our private Facebook group. Access will grant key information on all things astrophotography related. If you would like image critiques, course refreshers, gear updates, or just have more questions - we are here to support you on your photographic journey.