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<blockquote data-quote="Pretzel" data-source="post: 459775" data-attributes="member: 12257">Hittin' the nail on the head as far as what I got out of my classes.&nbsp; The science behind the art.&nbsp; Not only did my instructor cover the science by way of instruction, he also presented us with real life application, assignments to reinforce the learning and application, and constructive critique of our attempts to do what he asked.&nbsp; All from a photographer still in the business, plying his trade daily.&nbsp; BONUS:&nbsp; Unlike a YouTube video, any time someone needed something explained in a slightly different way, or had a related question that might lead into other topics, he could stop and answer.&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink&nbsp; &nbsp; ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />&nbsp; Videos can only be replayed to relay the same exact information in the same exact way.Don't get me wrong, I'm all about YouTube tutorials and such, but I feel I received a higher quality of education in the classroom.&nbsp; For me, it's not about the certificate or degree, but rather the knowledge itself.&nbsp; Should I end up getting that certification as well (which I probably will), it's just a fancy bonus that will make it possible for me to earn even more business from people that insist on those things.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Pretzel, post: 459775, member: 12257"] Hittin' the nail on the head as far as what I got out of my classes. The science [I]behind[/I] the art. Not only did my instructor cover the science by way of instruction, he also presented us with real life application, assignments to reinforce the learning and application, and constructive critique of our attempts to do what he asked. All from a photographer still in the business, plying his trade daily. BONUS: Unlike a YouTube video, any time someone needed something explained in a slightly different way, or had a related question that might lead into other topics, he could stop and answer. ;) Videos can only be replayed to relay the same exact information in the same exact way. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about YouTube tutorials and such, but I feel I received a higher quality of education in the classroom. For me, it's not about the certificate or degree, but rather the knowledge itself. Should I end up getting that certification as well (which I probably will), it's just a fancy bonus that will make it possible for me to earn even more business from people that insist on those things. [/QUOTE]

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