Story & Animation Masterclass - San Diego 2013
Hello San Diego!
VanArts proudly presents a masterclass in Story Development & Animation, featuring instructors Matthew Luhn (Story Supervisor) and Andrew Gordon (Directing Animator) -- both from Pixar Animation Studios.
This exceptional 2-day event takes place in San Diego on July 26th/27th, 2013, offering participants a rare and exciting opportunity to learn from the industry's top talent. This class has toured the world, with this being one of only a few stops in 2013.
> view other locations on the tour
Geared toward experienced animators, story writers, character designers, students and enthusiasts alike, the skill sets covered are not software-specific. Lectures are organized with visuals, including live-action and animated clips, supplemented by a printed workbook. This masterclass provides you with the tools needed to help create your own stories and feature-quality animation, plus offers a great opportunity to meet and network with others in the industry.
Curriculum
| DAY 1 - Friday Animation Instructor Andrew Gordon 9:00am - 5:00pm |
DAY 2 - Saturday Story Development Instructor Matthew Luhn 9:00am - 5:00pm |
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| Animation (1 full day) This day will focus on the techniques used on Monsters University. Shot progressions, multiple examples, and general best practices for how this work was accomplished will be talked about in some of the lectures. |
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| Story Development (1 full day) Story is King at Pixar Animation Studios, but it’s not always easy. Matthew Luhn will discuss his experiences working on Monsters University in Story, and how the final characters and story structure were developed. Matthew will also be teaching students how they too can create their own successful stories and characters using the techniques he has learned over the last 17 years at Pixar. |
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-- times and content may vary and are subject to change --
Venue
Horton Grand Theatre
This legendary, historic theatre features excellent sight-lines, comfortable seats and great atmosphere. Perfectly situated in downtown San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, it is located at 444 Fourth Ave. (between Island & J St.), San Diego, California.
> venue location map
> venue website
Instructors
Matthew and Andrew are highly experienced, first-class educators who thoroughly enjoy sharing their incredible knowledge, experience, and passion for what they do.
Matthew Luhn
Story Supervisor, Pixar Animation Studios
Matthew Luhn began his career at Pixar Animation Studios in 1992 as an Animator on the very first CG movie, Toy Story. Since that time, Matthew has worked as a Storyboard Artist generating new ideas and characters on Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, Cars, Ratatouille, UP, Toy Story 3, Monsters University, and current Pixar movies in development.
Prior to Pixar, Matthew attended the California Institute of the Arts, and would later be hired as an Animator on the award winning TV show The Simpsons.
Matthew grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area where his family has owned and operated Jeffrey’s Toys toy stores for three generations.
Andrew Gordon
Directing Animator, Pixar Animation Studios
Andrew Gordon has been animating characters at Pixar Animation Studios for 16 years. He joined Pixar in 1997 where he has been an Animator on A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Ratatouille and Toy Story 3. The characters he has worked on include Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc., Gill, from Finding Nemo and Edna Mode, the costume designer in The Incredibles, and Linguini from Ratatouille. He supervised animation on Pixar’s Academy Award nominated short film Presto, and is currently a directing animator on Monsters University, due out in 2013.
Andrew studied animation in Vancouver, New York and New Jersey, and prior to his work at Pixar, he worked in the Looney Tunes division of Warner Brothers. He was awarded "Outstanding Character Animation in an Animated Motion Picture" by the Visual Effects Society for his work in Finding Nemo.
Passionate about teaching animation for over 13 years, Andrew began teaching at the Academy of Art, where he taught all levels of the animation program there. He has taught animation intensives throughout the world. Andrew has been also actively involved in The Pixar Animation Internship, helping lead it for for 2007, 2009 and 2010. Andrew is a contributing lecturer at Animation Mentor. He is a frequent guest artist at CSU Summer Arts Program. He is one of the founders of Spline Doctors, a blog/podcast dedicated to animation education. He helped develop and teach at the California College of Art's new animation program. Andrew has recently co-founded a workshop called the Animation Collaborative, which brings some of the best teachers in the world together to teach animation, story and character design.
What others are saying...
Click below to view this video and hear from previous masterclass attendees:
"It was an awesome, awesome event. I loved it. I got a lot more out of it then what I expected. Thank you to everyone involved, especially the instructors!""The only way I could describe the masterclass would be energizing. I couldn’t wait to get animating again!"
"Shows, presentations and gatherings like this are gold to us working professionals. They are rare and there is a sincere need for us to congregate and learn. Make them available and people will come to learn and network..."
"Thanks so much to you guys for coming out here. It was a fantastic couple of days and I learnt so much!"
"This class was the best thing I could have done for myself as an artist/animator. It was both inspirational, and extremely valuable. I can't wait to go again!"
"Great class! I was very inspired and also exhausted by the end of the 2 days. :)"
"It was an awesome opportunity to meet Pixar artist and learn their works, and minds. Thank you for this great opportunity!"
"I was really impressed and loved it. I am so inspired and hopeful now. The information has helped me to assess my skills and help me to move in the right direction."
"I thought both Andrew and Matthew were excellent speakers/teachers, and answered all questions clearly. I was very impressed with their abilities to reach out to the audience, and make everything clearly understood."
"I'll never look at my work the same again. That's a good thing."
"Thanks again for a great masterclass. Both days perfectly complimented each other."
"The Masterclass was amazing!"
Registration
$499.00 Tuition Fee ($US, no taxes)
INCLUDES:
- 2 full days of instruction
- workbook with notes prepared by the instructors
- custom class t-shirt
- refreshments during morning & afternoon coffee breaks
- draws for prizes & giveaways!
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Class T-Shirt |
Class size is limited and strong interest expected. To avoid disappointment, please register early (these classes often sell out weeks in advance). See below for the event Terms and Cancellation Policy.
REGISTER HERE
Register now using a credit card. Instant, secure online registration and payment powered by EventSpot® and PayPal®. Thanks and see you in San Diego!
Terms & Conditions
Please read before registering.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations for a full refund will be accepted up to 3 weeks before the event. Anytime after that date, a $100 cancellation fee will apply. Last day to cancel is the day before the event. Transfers (to a substitute attendee) can be accepted anytime and with no fee, provided they are first approved by VanArts. Transfers are the responsibility of the original registrant to arrange. Refund and transfer requests must be made via e-mail to: masterclasses@vanarts.com, and require confirmation of the original registrant's identity.
FEES & TAXES
There are NO ticketing fees, service charges, or taxes. However, for non-Canadians, a "foreign transaction fee" of 1-3% MIGHT be applied by your credit card issuer (this fee, if any, is beyond VanArts' control and is the purchaser's responsibility, including for cancel/refund and discount transactions).
CHANGES
The event organizer, VanArts, reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event with reasonable discretion and for any reason (inclement weather, low enrolment, instructor illness, or any other unforeseen circumstances). In the case of cancellation by us, registration fees will be refunded in full. If the event is postponed, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund, or, transfer their registration to the rescheduled event. In all cases, we shall have no further liability beyond the registration fee, and regret that any transportation and hotel costs, cancellation penalties, or any other costs incurred by registrants are not reimbursable. In the event of any unforeseen last-minute scheduling problems, we reserve the right to substitute an equivalent, qualified instructor who might not be listed in the course description.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
This class is open to anyone, however minors under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. The suggested minimum age to attend is 16. Please, this is not a beginner's class.
MISC.
For taking notes, pen & paper are recommended. Laptop/tablet computers are permitted, but please no recording with these. PLEASE, NO AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING OF THE CLASS MATERIAL OF ANY KIND IS PERMITTED. Out of respect for fellow attendees and the instructors, we ask that attendees please refrain from live tweeting, texting, cell phone calls, etc. during the class, and wait for a break to do so.
Some images above are copyright © Disney/Pixar, all rights reserved. This class is being organized and produced by VanArts.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact VanArts at: masterclasses@vanarts.com
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Story, Character & Animation Masterclass - New York City 2013
Hello New York City!
VanArts is proud to present a masterclass in Story Development, Character Design & Animation, featuring instructors Matthew Luhn (Story Supervisor), Ricky Nierva (Lead Production Designer), and Andrew Gordon (Directing Animator) -- all from Pixar Animation Studios.
This marks the first time a Pixar Animator, Pixar Story Artist, and Pixar Art Designer have taught a 3-day seminar together. It's not easy to make something like this happen, so it represents an incredible opportunity to gain a wealth of knowledge in a very short time frame and at reasonable cost.
This exceptional 3-day event takes place in New York City on June 14/15/16th in 2013, offering participants a rare and exciting opportunity to learn from the industry's top talent. This class has toured the world, with this being one of only a few stops in 2013.
> view other locations on the tour
When it last stopped in NYC back in 2011, this class sold out completely. This time it's going to be even bigger & better. Ricky Nierva, acclaimed Production Designer at Pixar, has been added as a special instructor, teaching an extra full day covering Character & Production Design. This special extended masterclass is the only one on the tour, so definitely not to be missed.
Geared toward experienced animators, story writers, character designers, students and enthusiasts alike, the skill sets covered are not software-specific. Lectures are organized with visuals, including live-action and animated clips, supplemented by a printed workbook. This masterclass provides you with the tools needed to help create your own stories and feature-quality animation, plus offers a great opportunity to meet and network with others in the industry.
Curriculum
| Day 1 - Friday ANIMATION Instructor Andrew Gordon 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Day 2 - Saturday STORY DEVELOPMENT Instructor Matthew Luhn 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Day 3 - Sunday CHARACTER DESIGN Instructor Ricky Nierva 9:00am - 5:00pm |
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| Animation (1 full day) This day will focus on the techniques used on Monsters University. Shot progressions, multiple examples, and general best practices for how this work was accomplished will be talked about in some of the lectures. |
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| Story Development (1 full day) Story is King at Pixar Animation Studios, but it’s not always easy. Matthew Luhn will discuss his experiences working on Monsters University in Story, and how the final characters and story structure were developed. Matthew will also be teaching students how they too can create their own successful stories and characters using the techniques he has learned over the last 17 years at Pixar. |
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| Character Design (1 full day) The purpose of this day is to introduce, discuss, study and exercise the basic skills involved in creating characters for any type of animation (hand drawn, computer, stop-motion, cut-out, etc.). The primary emphasis will be on the development of character, the story behind the character and the effect that has on the overall design. Student exercises will involve the many aspects of character design: shape, attitude, costume, caricature, style and research. The typical class will consist of a lecture and an in-class exercise. All students are encouraged to participate in the critiques since most of the instruction will be learned from the discussion. Each exercise is designed to build from the previous one so completion of the project sequence is critical. Note: Although draftsmanship is a large component of character design, this class will focus more on sharpening your observation skills. |
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-- times and content may vary and are subject to change --
Venue
Sunshine Cinema. This legendary, historic arthouse theatre features excellent sight-lines, a large bright screen and great atmosphere. Perfectly situated in the heart of Manhattan's Lower East Side, at 143 East Houston St., New York City.
> venue location map
> venue website
Instructors
Andrew, Matthew and Ricky are all highly experienced, first-class educators who thoroughly enjoy sharing their incredible knowledge, experience, and passion for what they do.
Matthew Luhn
Story Supervisor, Pixar Animation Studios
Matthew Luhn began his career at Pixar Animation Studios in 1992 as an Animator on the very first CG movie, Toy Story. Since that time, Matthew has worked as a Storyboard Artist generating new ideas and characters on Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, Cars, Ratatouille, UP, Toy Story 3, Monsters University, and current Pixar movies in development.
Prior to Pixar, Matthew attended the California Institute of the Arts, and would later be hired as an Animator on the award winning TV show The Simpsons.
Matthew grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area where his family has owned and operated Jeffrey’s Toys toy stores for three generations.
Andrew Gordon
Directing Animator, Pixar Animation Studios
Andrew Gordon has been animating characters at Pixar Animation Studios for 16 years. He joined Pixar in 1997 where he has been an Animator on A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Ratatouille and Toy Story 3. The characters he has worked on include Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc., Gill, from Finding Nemo and Edna Mode, the costume designer in The Incredibles, and Linguini from Ratatouille. He supervised animation on Pixar’s Academy Award nominated short film Presto, and is currently a directing animator on Monsters University, due out in 2013.
Andrew studied animation in Vancouver, New York and New Jersey, and prior to his work at Pixar, he worked in the Looney Tunes division of Warner Brothers. He was awarded "Outstanding Character Animation in an Animated Motion Picture" by the Visual Effects Society for his work in Finding Nemo.
Passionate about teaching animation for over 13 years, Andrew began teaching at the Academy of Art, where he taught all levels of the animation program there. He has taught animation intensives throughout the world. Andrew has been also actively involved in The Pixar Animation Internship, helping lead it for for 2007, 2009 and 2010. Andrew is a contributing lecturer at Animation Mentor. He is a frequent guest artist at CSU Summer Arts Program. He is one of the founders of Spline Doctors, a blog/podcast dedicated to animation education. He helped develop and teach at the California College of Art's new animation program. Andrew has recently co-founded a workshop called the Animation Collaborative, which brings some of the best teachers in the world together to teach animation, story and character design.
Ricky Nierva
Lead Production Designer, Pixar Animation Studios
SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR (NYC event exclusive!)
Ricky Nierva is a Production Designer at the critically acclaimed Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California. The youngest of five, Ricky grew up in San Diego, California and attended the California Institute of the Arts. He credits his visual style to close mentor and famed Warner Brothers and Disney designer, the late Maurice Noble. Ricky has worked with talented artists at Turner Feature Animation, Warner Brothers, Baer Animation, and Hanna Barbera.
A veteran Pixar artist since 1997, Ricky has worked on Toy Story 2 and was the lead character designer on the beloved film Monsters Inc. He was awarded an Annie Award for his character work on Finding Nemo, and was the Production Designer for Pixar's 2009 Academy Award winning film Up. He lives with his family in the San Francisco Bay Area and enjoys playing the ukulele, eating ice cream, and participating in triathlons -- not particularly in that order. He is currently the Production Designer on Pixar's upcoming 2013 release Monsters University.
Ricky is an incredibly busy person, so his appearance in New York is much appreciated, and presents a rare opportunity that's not to be missed!
> view a video of Ricky talking about Monsters, Inc.
> view Ricky's IMDB profile
What others are saying...
Click to view this video and hear from previous masterclass attendees:
"It was an awesome, awesome event. I loved it. I got a lot more out of it then what I expected. Thank you to everyone involved, especially the instructors!"
"The only way I could describe the masterclass would be energizing. I couldn’t wait to get animating again!"
"Shows, presentations and gatherings like this are gold to us working professionals. They are rare and there is a sincere need for us to congregate and learn. Make them available and people will come to learn and network..."
"Thanks so much to you guys for coming out here. It was a fantastic couple of days and I learnt so much!"
"This class was the best thing I could have done for myself as an artist/animator. It was both inspirational, and extremely valuable. I can't wait to go again!"
"Great class! I was very inspired and also exhausted by the end of the 2 days. :)"
"It was an awesome opportunity to meet Pixar artist and learn their works, and minds. Thank you for this great opportunity!"
"I was really impressed and loved it. I am so inspired and hopeful now. The information has helped me to assess my skills and help me to move in the right direction."
"I thought both Andrew and Matthew were excellent speakers/teachers, and answered all questions clearly. I was very impressed with their abilities to reach out to the audience, and make everything clearly understood."
"I'll never look at my work the same again. That's a good thing."
"Thanks again for a great masterclass. Both days perfectly complimented each other."
"The Masterclass was amazing!"
Registration
$649.00 Tuition Fee ($US, no taxes)
INCLUDES:
- 3 full days of instruction
- workbook with notes prepared by the instructors
- custom class t-shirt
- refreshments during morning & afternoon coffee breaks
- draws for prizes & giveaways!
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Class T-Shirt |
Class size is limited and strong interest expected. To avoid disappointment, please register early (these classes often sell out weeks in advance). See below for the event Terms and Cancellation Policy.
REGISTER HERE
Register now using a credit card. Instant, secure online registration and payment powered by EventSpot® and PayPal®. Thanks and see you in NYC!
Facebook Event Page |
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See who's attending, RSVP, ask questions and more... Get in the loop! |
Terms & Conditions
Please read these before registering.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations for a full refund will be accepted up to 3 weeks before the event. Anytime after that date, a $100 cancellation fee will apply. Last day to cancel is the day before the event. Transfers (to a substitute attendee) can be accepted anytime and with no fee, provided they are first approved by VanArts. Transfers are the responsibility of the original registrant to arrange. Refund and transfer requests must be made via e-mail to: masterclasses@vanarts.com, and require confirmation of the original registrant's identity.
FEES & TAXES
There are NO ticketing fees, service charges, or taxes. However, for non-Canadians, a "foreign transaction fee" of 1-3% MIGHT be applied by your credit card issuer (this fee, if any, is beyond VanArts' control and is the purchaser's responsibility, including for cancel/refund and discount transactions).
CHANGES
The event organizer, VanArts, reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event with reasonable discretion and for any reason (inclement weather, low enrolment, instructor illness, or any other unforeseen circumstances). In the case of cancellation by us, registration fees will be refunded in full. If the event is postponed, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund, or, transfer their registration to the rescheduled event. In all cases, we shall have no further liability beyond the registration fee, and regret that any transportation and hotel costs, cancellation penalties, or any other costs incurred by registrants are not reimbursable. In the event of any unforeseen last-minute scheduling problems, we reserve the right to substitute an equivalent, qualified instructor who might not be listed in the course description.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
This class is open to anyone, however minors under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. The suggested minimum age to attend is 16. Please, this is not a beginner's class.
MISC.
For taking notes, pen & paper are recommended. Laptop/tablet computers are permitted, but please no recording with these. PLEASE, NO AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING OF THE CLASS MATERIAL OF ANY KIND IS PERMITTED. Out of respect for fellow attendees and the instructors, we ask that attendees please refrain from live tweeting, texting, cell phone calls, etc. during the class, and simply wait for a break to do so.
Some images above are copyright © 1986-2013 Pixar Animation Studios, all rights reserved.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact VanArts at: masterclasses@vanarts.com
Spread the news!
Use the links below for Twitter, Facebook and more to help spread word of this event to your friends and colleagues. Stops on this 2013 tour include Melbourne and Sydney in Australia, Auckland in New Zealand, and New York City and San Diego in the USA. Thank you!
Part-Time Courses 2013
January 8th, 2013Happy New Year from VanArts! If your New Year's Resolution for 2013 is to learn some new skills or explore the arts, VanArts presents its annual part-time courses throughout the year which typically meet once a week in evenings or weekends.
For a list of courses, click on any of the following links by category:
Click on any course to learn dates, times and costs. We hope to welcome you into our part-time courses in 2013!
Questions? Contact us at 604-682-2787 x104
Story & Animation Masterclass - 2013 TOUR
Melbourne · Sydney · Auckland · NYC · San Diego
VanArts proudly presents a masterclass in Story Development & Character Animation, featuring instructors Matthew Luhn (Story Supervisor) and Andrew Gordon (Directing Animator), both from Pixar Animation Studios.
This exceptional 2-day class offers participants an extremely rare and exciting opportunity to learn from the industry's top talent. It provides you with the tools needed to help create your own stories and feature-quality animation, plus offers a great opportunity to meet and network with others in the industry.
Following on the heels of last year's highly popular sessions in the USA and Canada, the 2013 Masterclass Tour will be stopping in these locations:
| DATE | LOCATION | MORE INFO | FB | STATUS |
| Apr 5/6 |
Melbourne, Australia Deakin University |
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| Apr 12/13 |
Sydney, Australia National Maritime Museum |
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| Apr 16/17 |
Auckland, New Zealand Media Design School |
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| Jun 14/15/16 |
New York City, USA Sunshine Cinema |
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| Jul 26/27 |
San Diego, USA Horton Grand Theatre |
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Who should attend?
This masterclass would be of interest and great value to a wide range of participants including:
- professionals at all levels of skill & experience including:
- 2D/3D animators
- character designers & artists
- story & script writers, storytellers, storyboarders - filmmakers & developers of feature films, short films, online works, websites
- developers & designers of video games, online games, mobile apps
- book writers, authors & publishers... anyone who needs to tell a good story!
- artists, including: storyboard artists, cartoonists, illustrators, graphic designers
- software developers, especially pertaining to 2D/3D animation, modeling, compositing, motion, VFX, simulation, rendering
- students, enthusiasts & hobbyists of animation & story, including those who want to “get a taste of what's involved” to help make career choices (although this is not a beginner-level class)
- working pros, students, teachers, trainers, educators
If you have any interest or aspirations in this field, you definitely won't want to miss this unique event.
What others are saying...
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Media Arts Boot Camp coming in 2012
December 6th, 2011Coming up soon from March 5 - 9, 2012 is our annual Media Arts Boot Camp, a work experience program for BC high school students. Selected recruits will have the opportunity to receive 5 days of hands-on training in one of these two courses:
Broadcasting for Radio & Television
Acting for Film & Television
For full descriptions, more details and application form, click here >>
Project from DSLR Video Course
November 15th, 2011The Fall 2011 session of our new Video Production for DSLR Photographers series of part-time weekend courses has just recently completed, taught by instructor Scott Hastings. Here is a sample of one project that was completed in the course's first weekend by student Jimmy Sira, also starring some of our full-time staff and students.
This series of intensive weekend courses is designed to introduce the fundamental concepts of video for DSLR photographers. Through classroom discussions, visual examples and hands-on workshops we discuss how to add DSLR video to a photographer's repertoire.
The next session of dates for this course is now posted online and open for registration starting in April 2012! Click here for more details.
Upcoming Part-Time Photography Courses
September 1st, 2011
Our part-time course session for photography in Fall 2011 is starting this month, and we would love for you to join us for these! (Click on the name of any course for more information and online registration)
EXHIBITION & CRITIQUE - Starts Monday, September 12th
(Contact us about our early-bird discounts!) This course will help you develop new concepts and self-assigned photo projects to keep you inspired and creating new work. Ongoing group critiques will help you refine your vision and execution to support your creative potential. This course will culminate in a group show where your work will be proudly displayed in a gallery for your friends, family and fellow photography-lovers to enjoy. The opening night artists' reception is a fun event and a wonderful way to celebrate your creative achievements!
VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR DSLR PHOTOGRAPHERS - Starts Saturday, October 1st
The world of digital photography is evolving rapidly and the most exciting development is the rise of HD video recording in DSLR cameras. This workshop will teach you video capture techniques, the conventions of cinematography and basic non-linear editing. You will create a short video over the course of this weekend workshop and leave feeling more confident and inspired to create video projects of your own.
For all other part-time courses in art, animation, acting and photography, click here
Upcoming Courses and News for Digital Photography
March 8th, 2011It's a busy time as always in the world of Digital Photography at VanArts! This week we are running our 1-week intensive verison of Digital Photography 101 with instructor Adam Blasberg. The course is a vibrant mix of part-time students with other students who are starting our full-time diploma program next Monday. A great big welcome to everyone!
Other courses are coming up very soon, and we would love for you to join us for these! (Click on the name of any course for more information and online registration)
EXHIBITION & CRITIQUE - Starts Tuesday, March 22nd
This course will help you develop new concepts and self-assigned photo projects to keep you inspired and creating new work. Ongoing group critiques will help you refine your vision and execution to support your creative potential. This 12-week course will culminate in a group show where your work will be proudly displayed in a gallery for your friends, family and fellow photography-lovers to enjoy. The opening night artists' reception is a fun event and a wonderful way to celebrate your creative achievements!
VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR DSLR PHOTOGRAPHERS - Starts Saturday, April 2nd
The world of digital photography is evolving rapidly and the most exciting development is the rise of HD video recording in DSLR cameras. This workshop will teach you video capture techniques, the conventions of cinematography and basic non-linear editing. You will create a short video over the course of this weekend workshop and leave feeling more confident and inspired to create video projects of your own.
Guy Gowan's Process Workflow and Creative Re-touching Workshops - March 14th & 15th
Acclaimed Photoshop master and teacher Guy Gowan is touring North America to teach his unique digital workflow and retouching techniques. These full-day workshops are being held at Studio 304 (1067 Granville St, Vancouver). Learn more at www.guygowan.com
...and finally, here are a few helpful resources and links that have come our way this week.
APhotoEditor reminds us in a recent post that part of being successful is having a belief in yourself and the process.
If you are a wedding photographer, or are trying to break into that industry, this survey posted by PDN on What Couples Spent on Weddings in 2010 is a fabulous resource.
Last but not least, a post from our very own photojournalism and lighting instructor Christopher Morris who is in cahoots with Vancouver Photo Workshops planning a very exciting location lighting workshop trip to Las Vegas! Read about it HERE!
New Course: Video Production for DSLR Photographers
February 7th, 2011
VanArts, fresh from hosting Beau Photo's FUSION 2011 event this past weekend, is excited to announce our new part-time course series in Video Production for DSLR Photographers.
This series of intensive weekend courses is designed to introduce the fundamental concepts of video for DSLR photographers. Through classroom discussions, visual examples and hands-on workshops we discuss how to add DSLR video to a photographer's repertoire.
Each weekend session focuses on one of three essential aspects of video production and can be taken individually or as a full packaged series.
Click here for full details on the full series: Video Production for DSLR Photographers
...or click on any individual session for a more detailed break-down:
Video Recording for DSLR Photographers (April 2-3, 2011)
Sound Recording for DSLR Photographers (April 16-17, 2011)
Video Editing for DSLR Photographers (April 30 - May 1, 2011)
At the end of this course you will have more confidence in using your camera and equipment, an understanding of basic video production principles, increased skill in manipulating creative tools and a renewed excitement for what DSLR cameras have to offer. Whether you are an aspiring professional, a dedicated hobbyist or a weekend warrior, this course is sure to satisfy your taste for video production!
Registrations are now open! APPLY NOW
Check out all of VanArts' part-time course offerings at vanarts.com/part-time-courses
Stop-Motion Instructor's Book Featured at AWN.com
January 25th, 2011
Instructor for our part-time Stop-Motion Animation course Ken Priebe has had an excerpt from his book The ADVANCED Art of Stop-Motion Animation posted on Animation World Network, the hub for the animation industry on the internet.
Click HERE to read the excerpt from Chapter 1 on the history of feature-length stop-motion films.
You can also e-mail Ken for more information on his stop-motion course.
