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Graphics Canada 2011 Software Theatre is now the
Witz Learning Centre, sponsored by
As always, a comprehensive, non-stop program of free sessions located on the show floor in hall 2.
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011
11:00-11:45 Adobe CS5 Design Workflow - Paul Kelly
Adobe CS5 is designed to streamline your workflow through the applications. This workshop will demonstrate how to maximize on the tools to successfully integrate the applications, making you more design savvy and efficient. Starting with creating artwork in Photoshop and Illustrator, we will integrate it into print. This workshop will provide you with tips and tricks from an industry expert that will appeal to everyone in the design field.
11:45-12:30 Working with Long Documents and e-publishing - Ryan Fontaine
See what critical tools are required to build a long document properly. Long documents include things like books, catalogues, formal papers, etc. and InDesign's tools for managing multiple pages, chapters and sections is intuitive and complete. Find out how to produce prepressed print-ready PDF's and Kindle and iPad ready documents that look consistently great.
12:30-1:15 Creating Rich Interactive Documents in InDesign CS5 - Paul Kelly
Often we want to be able to convert our documents into interactive versions. Start with a document, add text, buttons, page transitions, and hyperlinks before exporting as an interactive Adobe PDF. You will also learn how to add advanced interactivity, animation, and videos.
1:15-2:00 Fast and Easy Text Effects in InDesign CS5 - Ryan Fontaine
Working with text as a layout and graphical element is an exciting way to bring interesting design options to your layout workflows. With InDesign's built-in text effects and some creative thinking, you can develop striking pieces all in one application, quickly.
2:00-2:45 Creating 3D Video and Animation in Photoshop CS5 - Paul Kelly
Take you're existing Photoshop skills to the next plane in this workshop. Starting with a single layer, learn how to build a 3D object, manipulate lighting and surface texture using the 3D panel, and merge it with both 2D and 3D layers. Finally, export the final product into a Premiere project.
2:45-3:30 Applying Industry Standard Layout Rules in InDesign CS5 - Ryan Fontaine
When you first open up InDesign for a new layout, where do you start? Here, we cover one option for starting to make layout decisions using The Grid. The Grid is a layout system that provides structure for information while offering flexibility for creativity and different communication expression. InDesign has features that make working with The Grid easier than ever and once you unlock this simple wonder, you'll always know where to put essential information for maximum comprehension.
3:30-4:15 Photoshop CS5 Studio Techniques Tricks - Ryan Fontaine
A handful of Quick Tricks for editing photos with Photoshop. Find out how we solve everyday hassles with nondestructive editing and undocumented capabilities that are ready to use in a piece of software that you probably already own. Figure out how to get the most of your images with these tool-driven workflows that let you make the most of what you've got.
Friday, Nov. 11, 2011
11:00-11:45 Creating Rich Interactive Documents in InDesign CS5 - Paul Kelly
Often we want to be able to convert our documents into interactive versions. Start with a document, add text, buttons, page transitions, and hyperlinks before exporting as an interactive Adobe PDF. You will also learn how to add advanced interactivity, animation, and videos.
11:45-12:30 People Touchup Tricks in Photoshop CS5 - Paul Kelly
Touchups can make or break a photo. This workshop demonstrates how to preform content-aware healing and fill, using brushes and painting with light. It will also examine extending depth of field with auto-blend and merging to HDR Pro.
12:30-1:15 Creating 3D Video and Animation in Photoshop CS5 - Paul Kelly
Take you're existing Photoshop skills to the next plane in this workshop. Starting with a single layer, learn how to build a 3D object, manipulate lighting and surface texture using the 3D panel, and merge it with both 2D and 3D layers. Finally, export the final product into a Premiere project.
2:00-2:45 Adobe CS5 Design Workflow - Paul Kelly
Adobe CS5 is designed to streamline your workflow through the applications. This workshop will demonstrate how to maximize on the tools to successfully integrate the applications, making you more design savvy and efficient. Starting with creating artwork in Photoshop and Illustrator, we will integrate it into print. This workshop will provide you with tips and tricks from an industry expert that will appeal to everyone in the design field.
2:45-3:30 Applying Industry Standard Layout Rules in InDesign CS5 - Paul Kelly
When you first open up InDesign for a new layout, where do you start? Here, we cover one option for starting to make layout decisions using The Grid. The Grid is a layout system that provides structure for information while offering flexibility for creativity and different communication expression. InDesign has features that make working with The Grid easier than ever and once you unlock this simple wonder, you'll always know where to put essential information for maximum comprehension.
3:30-4:15 New Creative Tools in Illustrator CS5 - Paul Kelly
Learn how to do more with multiple Artboards. Create and edit artwork in true Perspective. Explore the new Draw Behind and Inside Modes, the Shape Builder Tool and the whole new range of 'Beautiful Strokes' features including the Width Tool, Bristle Brushes and more.
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011
11:00-11:45 Adobe CS5 Design Workflow - Paul Kelly
Adobe CS5 is designed to streamline your workflow through the applications. This workshop will demonstrate how to maximize on the tools to successfully integrate the applications, making you more design savvy and efficient. Starting with creating artwork in Photoshop and Illustrator, we will integrate it into print. This workshop will provide you with tips and tricks from an industry expert that will appeal to everyone in the design field.
12:30-1:15 New Creative Tools in Illustrator CS5 - Paul Kelly
Learn how to do more with multiple Artboards. Create and edit artwork in true Perspective. Explore the new Draw Behind and Inside Modes, the Shape Builder Tool and the whole new range of 'Beautiful Strokes' features including the Width Tool, Bristle Brushes and more.
2:45-3:30 Adobe CS5 Design Workflow - Paul Kelly
Adobe CS5 is designed to streamline your workflow through the applications. This workshop will demonstrate how to maximize on the tools to successfully integrate the applications, making you more design savvy and efficient. Starting with creating artwork in Photoshop and Illustrator, we will integrate it into print. This workshop will provide you with tips and tricks from an industry expert that will appeal to everyone in the design field.
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