Abba Shapiro

Abba Shapiro is an award-winning writer/producer/director with over 20 years experience in video and film production. He is also a lead instructor for Apple's certified training program and the administrator of the Washington DC Final Cut Pro Users group. He is co-author of an advanced tips and tricks book, Final Cut Pro on the Spot.

His production company, Shapiro Video & Multimedia, has done work in every format, from DVCam to 35mm film, for a wide range of clients, including USA Today, The Associated Press Television Network, NASA, and the Department of Defense.Visit www.shapirovideo.com for more information about his company, Shapiro Video and Multimedia.

David Saffir

David Saffir is an internationally recognized, award winning portrait, commercial, and fine art photographer and printmaker. He is the author of Mastering Digital Color, and has published a wide range of articles on photography, digital printmaking, color management, new technology evaluations, and more. He lives near Los Angeles, in Santa Clarita, California.

He has held senior management positions in a variety of high-technology medical device companies - roles and responsibilities included business development, strategic planning, global marketing and sales, technical training, and general management. You can learn more about his work at www.davidsaffir.com

David Saffir’s Specialties:

• Photography - high-definition medium format imaging
• Printmaking - master printmaker
• Color management - consulting, training, creating documentation/guidelines
• Consulting - troubleshooting color management and workflow issues, facility design and setup, product development and field testing.
• Marketing - B2B and B2C, fluent in CRM issues, brand management and field implementation
• Technology development - concept development, market evaluation, in-house development, field testing, launch.

Eliot Cohen

Eliot Cohen was the Program Head for Photography at Northern Virginia Community College (Loudoun Campus) for 21 years. He received NVCC’s highest award for his teaching excellence. Eliot was also a member of the adjunct faculty at the Corcoran School of Art. Now working independently, Eliot is active as a photographer, illustrator, and teacher. In addition to his Washington area classes, Eliot teaches digital photography workshops nationally and internationally.

In his work for clients such as the National Park Service, USDA, Fannie Mae, the Smithsonian, and others, his skills as a photographer and Photoshop artist come into play. Eliot is called on to create illustrative work from his own photography or from existing photographs. He is often asked to undertake major projects that involve remaking or revising existing images. He works on images at sizes up to 25 feet.

Renowned for his patience and clarity as a teacher, Eliot’s classes are popular and highly praised. His current classes in Photoshop and digital photography are comprehensive and well organized. The depth of his understanding and ability to explain complex procedures in a logical manner complement his patient approach. Students learn the subtleties and find digital approaches to photography to be exciting and empowering. Don't miss his Portfolio at www.eliotcohen.com