From Concept to Creation
with Stephen Burns
"One of the blessings and sometimes curses of being an artist is that we have an innate drive to create. It is my belief that for artists it is a true need. Our minds are unique in that way because we are always trying to find some concept to visually share with the world. Every artist has their preferred medium so why do we chose digital as our platform to create? I believe it's because the computer gives us the capability to create using all creative traditions like Photography, Painting, Compositing and 3D to name a few." — Stephen Burns
Stephen's presentation will continue the venture of being artists by showing how to blend Photography, Painting, and 3D into a single unique vision. Although Stephen will address technique, this presentation will go beyond the technical toward the creative spirit. Read More below...
AVAST Maties! Pirates need After Effects, too with Terry Syndergaard
Our fearless leader, Terry Syndergaard, will tackle a big budget Disney movie with a flaw - the much dreaded crew member in the shot. Yes, even the Disney Studios let one slip by occasionally. Near the end of "Curse of the Black Pearl" a crew member wearing cowboy hat and sunglasses is clearly visible. Terry will demonstrate his After Effects powers of exorcism to get the devil out, and restore the integrity of the Pirates franchise. (Wow! When will someone offer this guy a job?!)
AHOY! The benefit to you? This same technique can remove unwelcome wedding guests, remove that microphone in the shot, or add a squirrel to your family hike video - Get Creative!
Bonnie Erdrich, co-manager and fearless in her own right, says she has a tip for Newcomer's Corner — a secret so far.
Stephen Burns (www.chromeallusion.com) is the president Of The San Diego Photoshop Users Group (www.sdphotoshopusers.com) and most recent instructor to the Light Photo Workshops (www.lightworkshops.com). Stephen is also the author of a number of books on creating special effects with Photoshop, and using Photoshop with Poser.
He has discovered the same passion for the digital medium as he has for photography as an art form. His background began as a photographer 28 year ago and in time, progressed toward the digital medium. His artistic influences include the great Abstractionists & the Surrealists including Jackson Pollock, Wassily Kandinsky, Pablo Picasso, Franz Kline, Mark Rothko, Mark Tobey, and Lenore Fini, to name a few.
Stephen Burns has been a corporate instructor and lecturer in the application of digital art and design for the past 12 years. He has been exhibiting digital fine art internationally at galleries such as Durban Art Museum in South Africa, Citizens Gallery in Yokahama, Japan, and CECUT Museum Of Mexico to name a few. Part of his exhibiting won him 1st place in the prestigious Seybold International digital arts contest. He teaches Digital Manipulation Workshops in the San Diego area and is an instructor on xTrain.com.
Stephen's Email: [email protected]
Phone: 760 436-9921
The Digital Video / After Effects Abuser Group has presentations on video editing and special effects software, including, but not limited to, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe After Effects. Terry Syndergaard is the Manager, Bonnie Erdrich, co-manager. Meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. The fee for non-OCMMA members is $10, or $5 for students.
Visit www.ocmma.org for more information.
Remember, the meeting will be held at our new location - New Horizons on the southeast corner of State College and Gateway (south of Katella at Anaheim Stadium.)
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