As the last day of PWP2 began I felt that I had learned so much during this week, I know that I will spend weeks after I get home applying and practicing and making all this stuff stick. To begin the day of instruction, we watched a video by Dr. Meyers on how to respond to criticism. He spoke of Nehemiah and the criticism he faced while rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem. Peter Pallock then began to instruct us in color correction. In this class we learned to modify incorrect hues in either the entire image or in specific areas.
Once we had practiced our newly acquired skills, it was time for our lunch break. Afterwards, we were given instructions for our final project. After splitting into teams of two, we interviewed and photographed our assigned DMC staff member. Once that step was competed, each student was required to select their best image, retouch and color correct in Photoshop, and then design missionary prayer card as well as a prayer magnet from that image in the proper sizes and pixel densities appropriate for printing. Our masterpieces were then turned in to be graded.
Throughout this project, we used virtually all core concepts—from posing to batch renaming, composition to pixel-level modifications—that we had learned during the course. Once all students had completed this final project, we watched as Katie gave a demonstration on creative techniques for studio lighting. Following this presentation, Brent displayed his latest Photoshop creations. I was awed at how he had been blessed with the ability to take what God was teaching him in his own personal life and put it into an image to enthuse others to a closer walk with God.
I was inspired by all that I saw in our instructors. I saw individuals who were dedicated to the Lord, devoted in ministry to others, and always ready to lend a helping hand. After dinner, we returned for another great lesson from Dr. Meyers, this time it was how to handle conflict from within an organization. Our evening devotional was followed by ice cream and coffee and the curfew was extended to increased our time for fellowship.
—PWP2 Student Josh Richardson
