Leica and Olympus have announced their free courses and talks for photographers amid the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic. Many companies related to the creative professions have opened up resources for those who are currently self-isolating at home: for example, last week Nikon until the end of April their online photography lessons.
Olympus followed suit, launching Olympus Activity Homes to enable people to connect with the company's technicians. Photographers can sign up for group or private sessions to ask specific questions, get feedback, and learn more about their Olympus cameras while at home.
Group sessions are for up to six people and focus on specific camera models and types of photography, such as landscape, macro and underwater photography. The number of places is limited, so it is better for those wishing to hurry to register. .
At the same time, Leica launched a series of free online discussions led by well-known photographers, musicians, actors and other creative personalities. These talks will take place over the next few weeks starting April 12th. Photographers Jennifer McClure and Juan CristΓ³bal Cobo talk about how they develop their skills while in quarantine; and Maggie Steber talks about her Guggenheim winning project Lily Lapalma's Secret Garden; Stephen Vanasco will share the details of his digital workflow.
To participate in virtual conversations, you must . DJ D Nice, Jeff Garlin and Danny Clinch are also set to perform shortly, but registration for these sessions is not yet open.
Source: 3dnews.ru