Software Cinema Trainers

We are extremely proud to have these top trainers in the industry on our team. Each one offers unique training approaches to workflow and professional image and design production that goes far beyond standard 'training manual' techniques.

Dean Collins • Julieanne Kost • Jack Davis • Eddie Tapp • Jane Conner-ziser • Jack Reznicki
Kevin Ames • Monte Zucker • Ben Willmore • Colin Smith • Jim DiVitale • Katrin Eismann
Bob Coates • Dave Montizambert • Mordy Golding • Mike McHugh • Wayne Rankin

It has been said that those who can, do, and those who can’t, teach. This is hardly the case of Dean Collins, who instructed photographers worldwide for over 20 years. In that time, he not only was a working photographer, but also influenced the way an entire generation saw its profession. With a combination of wit and the ability to reduce complicated concepts to workable solutions, he was the Dean of photographic instruction. www.deancollins.com. Back to Top

Julieanne has worked for Adobe Systems for the past 12 years and now serves as the Senior Digital Imaging Evangelist. She frequently teaches courses in Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom at distinguished fine art and photography workshops, prominent industry events and conferences around the world. She is the author of the Comprehensive Photoshop CS3 training DVDs published by Software Cinema. www.jkost.com. Back to Top

Jack is co-author of the award-winning and best-selling guide to Photoshop, "The Photoshop Wow! Book," as well as an award winning designer / illustrator / photographer and contributing editor to numerous other books on digital imagery, design, and on-line communication. He is an internationally recognized expert on digital imagery and the visual communication process. He has lectured at conferences and universities throughout the US, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, Brazil and Australia, as well as leading numerous workshops around the US and abroad. He teaches as part of the "Dream Team" at the National Association of Photoshop Professional's Photoshop World Conferences. Jack was recently inducted into the NAPP Photoshop Hall of Fame. www.adventuresinphotoshop.com Back to Top

Eddie Tapp is an award-winning photographer, lecturer, consultant and author on digital imaging issues. Hails from Atlanta, Georgia, as an award-winning photographer with over 20 years of experience in computer technology, Eddie has been actively involved in educating and consulting corporations, studios and agencies in the applications of digital imaging workflow, color management, pre-press and digital photography globally through workshops, seminars, on-site consulting and training. In addition, he has a series of informative and interactive educational CD’s produced by Software Cinema. www.eddietapp.com Back to Top

Jane is an independent consultant and teacher for the professional photography industry. With 27 years of experience, 16 of them in digital imaging and evolving technologies, Jane’s projects have spanned across a large segment of the studio photography market – freelance art, photography, lab systems, digital imaging, Internet, teaching PhotoShop and Painter, fine arts, writing for industry publications and being part of development teams for marketing/selling software and strategies using new technologies. Jane has served on the Digital and Advanced Imaging Committee for the Professional Photographers of America. Considered to be one of the most talented and well rounded experts in the industry, her clients include Canon, Art Leather Manufacturing Co, Marathon Press, Kodak, many of the nations largest professional color labs, and numerous studios of fine portrait and commercial photography. Her engaging style, impressive knowledge of her field and her easy and entertaining way of presenting material make her one of the most significant educators in the industry today. www.janesdigitalart.com Back to Top

Jack Reznicki is one of the best known and most respected photographers in the country. A 1976 graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, he opened his New York City studio in 1980. Jack's insights into professional photography can be found every month in his "ProVision" column in Petersen's Photographic magazine. A popular lecturer and teacher, Jack's intelligence and experience are evident in the numerous seminars that he gives around the country. In his humor-filled talks, Jack shows how creative thinking can help solve the most demanding clients' visual needs. Along with many other awards, Jack received the 1999 IPC (International Photographic Council) Leadership medal for "Excellence in Studio Photography" at the United Nations. He also founded and operates, along with Gary Gladstone, the Photo News Network (PNN) on the Internet. PNN is home to the very popular Photo Forums, PhotoPro, PhotoTech, PhotoDigital, and PhotoWed. It's a wonderful resource where pros can interact and exchange ideas and tips about photography. The PNN site can be found at www.photonews.com. Back to Top

Kevin Ames is a commercial photographer, author and columnist. His passion for light can be seen in his fashion, portraiture, product and architectural photography. Kevin’s love for compositing images began in the early eighties. His elaborate multi-camera sets allowed him to create “impossible” compositions on single sheets of film. These experiences helped him recognize and embrace Photoshop’s potential. He began his digital odyssey with version 2.0. He is considered an expert in workflow Kevin is much in demand as an educator and speaker. He is a Photoshop World Dream Team Instructor. He authored Adobe Photoshop CS The Art of Photographing Women and writes the Digital Photographer’s Notebook for Photoshop User Magazine. www.amesphoto.com Back to Top

Monte’s images are simple, direct, and emotional. Each of them makes a strong statement because all distractions are removed before he snaps the shutter. His steadfast determination to photograph people at their best angles and in the best light has allowed Monte to continually make photographs that people feel are the best picture that they’ve ever had taken of themselves. The fact that he’s spent over 50 years as a professional photographer/teacher studying and perfecting his technique has something to do with his continued success. www.montezucker.com. Back to Top

Ben Willmore is author of the award-winning, best-selling book, Adobe Photoshop Studio Techniques and co-author of another bestseller, How to Wow: Photoshop for Photography. His hit seminars Photoshop Mastery and Photoshop for Photographers, have established Ben as one of America's favorite Photoshop instructors, and he has personally helped over 30,000 design and photography professionals make the transition from blindly following step-by-step techniques, to “Ah-ha! I finally GET Photoshop!” His breakthrough teaching style of “not-just- how-but-why,” has made Ben the in-house instructor of choice for companies such as Mercedes Benz, Adobe Systems, America Online and Fisher-Price Toys. He's a member of the Dream Team for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), a featured speaker at design and photography conferences in England and Australia, and writes for numerous digital imaging publications, including a monthly column for Photoshop User magazine. His reputation as the “expert's expert” prompted NAPP's president, Scott Kelby, to say, “When we get stuck, we call Ben!” His home office is perched at 8,000 ft. in the Colorado rockies, where he is often joined by a herd of elk and a lone coyote. www.digitalmastery.com Back to Top

Colin Smith began as a corporate designer and is founder of PhotoshopCAFE, one of the best-known Photoshop sites. He is author of a vast selection of books, tutorials and training videos on Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver and more. He lectures at conventions and contributes to a variety of magazines and has recently published the 'How to Wow with Flash' book. His design work has won numerous awards, including three Guru Awards and a nomination for the Photoshop Hall of Fame at Photoshop World 2005. www.photoshopcafe.com Back to Top

Jim DiVitale has been an Atlanta commercial advertising photographer and instructor for over 25 years. His award winning digital photography has been featured in, among others, Graphis Photo, Print, Archive Magazine, Photoshop User, Creativity, Photo Electronic Imaging, Digital Output Magazine, Digital Imaging and Photo District News. Jim has lectured before audiences at Seybold, Photo Plus, Photoshopworld, MAC Design, Imaging USA, HOW Design, and World Council of Professional Photographers. His clients include BP Amoco, MizunoUSA, Genuine Parts Company, Witness Systems, JP Morgan Financial, TEC America, Carter's, Coca-Cola USA, and Scientific Atlanta. www.divitalephotography.com Back to Top

Katrin Eismann is 1/3 artist, 1/3 author, and 1/3 educator. She received her BFA degree in Photographic Illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology and her MFA degree in Design from the School of Visual Arts. She has co-authored: Web Design Studio Secrets, Adobe Photoshop Studio Secrets, Real World Digital Photography, and authored Photoshop Restoration and Retouching and Photoshop Masking & Compositing. Her clients include Apple Computer, Adobe Systems, Eastman Kodak, Nikon USA, Fuji Film, and the US Navy. She spends a great deal of time in airports waiting for flights to domestic and international destinations where she teaches and presents on a wide variety of digital imaging topics. To learn more about Katrin please visit www.katrineismann.com. (photo ©Mark Beckelman) Back to Top

Bob started out taking photographs with an SLR he borrowed from a friend for a vacation back in 1983. After sucessfully managing other peoples businesses for 14 years while photographing on the side, he decided to follow the quote "Do what you love and you will become a success." Bob is based in Sedona, Arizona and available for location and travel assignments as well as studio productions, brochures and have a over 10,000 stock images for sale. He is certified by Professional Photographers of America and a member of ASMP, PPPA, APPA and NAPP. Published Magazines and Books include: Caribbean Travel and Life, Cruise Travel, Scouting, National Geographic, Porthole, Realtor, Rangefinder, Shutterbug, Professional Photographer, New York Daily News Caribbeat, SignCraft, Sailing World, Pro-Lighting Series: Nightshots, Pro-Lighting Series: Beauty Shots. www.bcweddingphoto.com Back to Top

Dave Montizambert lectures internationally on lighting, metering/zoning, and digital photography. He also writes magazine articles on these topics in North America and in Europe and has directed, produced, three humorous educational photography videos on metering, zoning, and lighting as well as two books on digital photography and studio lighting published by Amherst Media. Dave is also a contributing author for Dean Collins’ Software Cinema Photoshop CD tutorials (see www.software-cinema.com). Dave’s knowledge was gained primarily from training with Dean Collins at Finelight in California and from training at SINAR in Switzerland. www.montizambert.com Back to Top

Mordy Golding has played an active role in the design and publishing environment since 1990. A production artist for both print and the web for many years. Mordy, an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Print Specialist, has served as a hands-on trainer and has spoken at worldwide events and seminars including Macworld, Seybold, NAB, and PhotoshopWorld. Books written by Mordy Golding include SAMS Teach Yourself Adobe Creative Suite All in One, The Web Designer’s Guide to Color and SAMS Teach Yourself Adobe Illustrator in 24 Hours. Mordy has also recorded several training videos including Illustrator Fundamental Techniques and Advanced Techniques by Software Cinema (www.software-cinema.com) and Learning Adobe CS Integration and Version Cue by Lynda.com. Mordy worked at Adobe as the product manager for Adobe Illustrator 10 and Adobe Illustrator CS, and in October of 2003, Mordy was named a “Champion of Graphic Design” by Graphics IQ. www.designresponsibly.com Back to Top

Mike McHugh is Australia’s Premier Photoshop & InDesign Trainer and Co-author of the new "How to Wow InDesign" book. As a Certified Adobe Expert and Certified Training Provider, Mike has been partnering with Adobe for going on three years. As a contractor, Mike is often called upon by Adobe Systems to speak at functions and provide support for Adobe customers. Mike comes from a Pre-press, Finished art and Graphic Design background. With many large Publishing, Advertising and Design clients in Melbourne and Sydney Australia, Mike has years of practical knowledge he can put into practice. www.ultratraining.com.au
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As a designer, Wayne has been on computers since the early 80’s and understands the importance of good training. Back in those dark ages there was no training, you just had to work it out for yourself. Wayne is the recipient of many awards, both in print and new media, and has been published in many Australian and international publications. His experience in new media is extensive and he has been involved in a multitude of exciting interactive projects since 1992. Wayne co-founded the Australian Graphic Design Association [AGDA] in 1988, and served as National and Victorian president for four years. He is a member of RMIT’s Multimedia Industry Council, was a member of the Premier’s Task Force on Communications and Multimedia Development for the State of Victoria and sat on the Multimedia Content Advisory Group for Education in Victoria. He is also a member of the National School of Design’s Advisory Committee at Swinburne University of Technology. www.ultratraining.com.au Back to Top