Category: Workshops (page 6)

Learn the building blocks to prototyping a simple art installation in virtual reality. The course will include an introduction to the Unity 3D user interface, 3D primitives for prototyping, and basic virtual object interactions like grabbing and throwing. By learning these building blocks, learners can start exploring virtual reality in their art practice.

This workshop will be about independent video creation with hands on instruction including camera and editing setups. We will look at how to use DIY, low budget tools and adaptation to bring a project to life.

Do you want to learn how to make your moving images pop? This Camera workshop will not only go give a technical overview of the equipment but will break down aesthetically how to get visually stunning video. We will work on camera basics including settings, colour balance, correct exposure, and audio basics including microphones.

Do you want to exhibit your work in artist-run -Centres across Canada? Jennifer Smith will be offering a 1.5 hour workshop on the process of applying for exhibition in galleries. The workshop will include a list of galleries that are friendly to exhibiting Media Arts, how to get your application together and insights on what juries are looking for.

This workshop will demonstrate and discuss some of the techniques and concepts behind SFX production and Sound Design. We’ll explore the art of foley, analog and digital methods of processing sound and some of the conceptual/aesthetic considerations behind good design practices. Whether you’re interested in creating sound for movies, video games, sound art or something else entirely, this workshop will have a lot to offer.

This is a four hour evening workshop for anyone interested in the process of working with recorded sounds, more commonly known as post-production. Participants of the workshop will gain insight into this process and will learn about different approaches/techniques for working with sound that can help improve the sound quality & creativity within their projects.

This evening workshop will cover the strange and fascinating world of video editing. This course will be more focused on the philosophies and concepts of editing and less on the specific tools, as the internet is filled with countless easy to follow software tutorials. While the class will be taught with Adobe Premiere, participants are encouraged to use whichever editing software they are most comfortable with (Final Cut, Da Vinci Resolve, Premiere elements, iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, etc.).

Looking to bring a story to life, create eye-catching effects for a music video, or shoot fun titles for a project? Begin your animation journey with Dragonframe – the digital image capture software trusted by major motion picture studios and independent filmmakers alike. Participants will explore the basics of Dragonframe and learn fundamentals of animation and basic compositing. Various materials such as drawings, paper, cut-outs and everyday objects will be used.

Have you ever wondered how they make those comic book movies? Have you ever wondered what Video Pool’s giant blue wall is for? Learn the basics of the compositing workflow. Participants will learn basic lighting techniques for shooting on a blue screen, removing harness wires, removing the background in After Effects, and compositing the subject into a new background.

This cohesive workshop will cover what you need to know about getting a good video interview. We will work on camera basics including settings, colour balance, correct exposure, and audio basics including microphones, lighting issues, and interview styles for different situations. This is a great workshop for those just starting out and want to learn the Video Pool cameras and gear and also for those who want to learn more about on camera interviews.