28 November 2005
The Digital Imaging Marketing Association(r) (DIMA(r)) Annual Conference, set for Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, in Orlando, Fla., will be filled with high-quality educational sessions covering every aspect of the industry. Two all-day workshops highlighted below will offer attendees the chance to earn valuable certification and training at no extra cost - a savings of hundreds of dollars.
* Epson UltraGicl Fine Art Printmaking Certification Workshop
Saturday, Feb. 25, 9:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
This tutorial workshop is a $500 value (included in the cost of the DIMA Conference) specifically for fine art photographers and artists who wish to sell UltraGicl Fine Art Prints by Epson. Upon completion of the program, certified UltraGicl printmakers will be authorized to offer UltraGicl prints accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and backed by an 80-year warranty from Epson.
* GIA Digital Sign-Making Seminar
Saturday, Feb. 25, 9:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
This tutorial seminar is a $199 value (included in the cost of the DIMA Conference) and will cover the digital sign-making essentials needed to tap into new profits.
A few other sessions of special interest slated for DIMA 2006 include:
* The latest innovations with RIPs and color management tools - Andrew Rodney, The Digital Dog, will evaluate the pros and cons of each system.
* Three extensive, hands-on tutorials covering Photoshop and RAW workflow training - these sessions will offer advanced training from the industry's finest.
* A digital retail signage power panel - industry members will discuss how visual assets are being used in retail environments more effectively than ever before.
The DIMA 2006 program will also include sessions presented by experts discussing strategies on marketing to women, merchandising, advertising and technological developments. For more information, visit the PMA website: www.pmai.org/pma2006.