Creative COW Events http://events.creativecow.net Creative COW Events - Film Festivals and Expos for Video Film and Media Production. en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT PHP Script webmaster@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net Light & Shadow : a Film and Video Lighting Workshop ADVANCED http://events.creativecow.net/event/1041/light-shadow-a-film-and-video-lighting-workshop-advanced http://events.creativecow.net/event/1041/light-shadow-a-film-and-video-lighting-workshop-advanced (Nov 21, '09 - Nov 22, '09) Brooklyn - New York - USA : LIGHT & SHADOW: A Film and Video Lighting Workshop (Advanced) I believe in America, a voice in the darkness says. The scene fades in to a single light shining onto the forehead of a balding man. Everything else is hidden within shadows. As the camera slowly pulls back, we see a light shine on the imposing silhouette of Marlon Brando.... Computer Security Essentials for Small Business - Workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/1038/computer-security-essentials-for-small-business-workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/1038/computer-security-essentials-for-small-business-workshop (Nov 23, '09) Boulder - CO - : Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $50 for BDA members, $70 for non-members The primary technique for infecting computers is no longer e-mail virus attachments. Computers are more frequently infected when users visit compromised websites, which install uninvited malware. Has your data been stolen? Learn about current threats that users face online, and how to defend against them.... Website Security Essentials for Developers - Workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/1039/website-security-essentials-for-developers-workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/1039/website-security-essentials-for-developers-workshop (Nov 24, '09) Boulder - CO - : Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $50 for BDA members, $70 for non-members This 3-hour workshop covers essential web security concepts and trends for web developers. Learn secure coding and development techniques to improve your website’s security. The presentation includes working examples of Cross Site Scripting, SQL Injection, file inclusion, command injection and other attacks against a live... A Final Cut MTL night on distribution! http://events.creativecow.net/event/1056/a-final-cut-mtl-night-on-distribution http://events.creativecow.net/event/1056/a-final-cut-mtl-night-on-distribution (Nov 24, '09) Montreal - Quebec - Canada : Join Matrox and the Final Cut MTL on November 24 where we’ll have a full lineup of topics in store for you! Be sure to attend for a chance to win your very own Matrox MXO2 Mini with MAX technology for use with your MacBook Pro or Mac Pro editing system. •DVD and BluRay compression right from FCP •What's new... Final Cut MTL & Matrox: Digital Distribution http://events.creativecow.net/event/1057/final-cut-mtl-matrox-digital-distribution http://events.creativecow.net/event/1057/final-cut-mtl-matrox-digital-distribution (Nov 24, '09) Montreal - Quebec - Canada : Final Cut MTL and Matrox present a conference on digital distribution. On November 24th, we will present Matrox's MAX technology and Compressed HD for those who want to fast and high quality H.264 compression. We will also show how to get your clips online with YouTUBE, Vimeo and many more. Compressor 3.5 features will be demoed and explained: multi-processor, bluray... Getting Started with InDesign, Part I http://events.creativecow.net/event/580/getting-started-with-indesign-part-i http://events.creativecow.net/event/580/getting-started-with-indesign-part-i (Nov 30, '09) Boulder - CO - : Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $50 for BDA members, $70 for non-members An introduction to InDesign for those new to the application. This 3-hour lecture style workshop introduces you to the beginning basics of Adobe InDesign. Starting with creating and saving files and getting familiar with the Adobe workspace, we will learn to create and manipulate graphic... Getting Started with Final Cut Pro - Workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/539/getting-started-with-final-cut-pro-workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/539/getting-started-with-final-cut-pro-workshop (Dec 1, '09) Boulder - CO - : Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $50 for BDA members, $70 for non-members Are you ready for something more than iMovie? Have you opened up Final Cut and are lost or worried you were doing something wrong? Maybe you have a couple of editing ideas down but want to become more adept with the workflow? Then this workshop... Marketing with Social Media - Workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/452/marketing-with-social-media-workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/452/marketing-with-social-media-workshop (Dec 2, '09) Boulder - CO - : Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $50 for BDA members, $70 for non-members Social Media is an quickly emerging form of online media that is becoming just as important as advertising and public relations, if not more so, for some niches and organizations. Sites like Wikipedia, Facebook, and Twitter are now a very critical component of Search Engine... Production And Lighting Techniques for Video - Workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/473/production-and-lighting-techniques-for-video-workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/473/production-and-lighting-techniques-for-video-workshop (Dec 3, '09) Boulder - CO - : Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $50 for BDA members, $70 for non-members This workshop from Boulder Digital Arts is designed for the active shooter who wants to increase their skill level, make the images they're shooting look better, and make the editing process smoother. We will set up and discuss lighting - and audio - for video... Synapse to Screen 1.0 Pre-production Tools Conference http://events.creativecow.net/event/1059/synapse-to-screen-10-preproduction-tools-conference http://events.creativecow.net/event/1059/synapse-to-screen-10-preproduction-tools-conference (Dec 3, '09 - Dec 4, '09) Santa Fe - NM - United States : Make better movies!!! The Synapse to Screen 1.0 Conference is a two-day event to be held on December 3rd and 4th, 2009, in association with the 10th Annual Santa Fe Film Festival (SFFF). Covering all things Pre-production in the making of movies, with panels, demonstrations, and lectures, including techniques and modern tools used in brainstorming & mind-mapping, outlining, plot &... Dreamweaver Hands-On Intensive - Class http://events.creativecow.net/event/449/dreamweaver-handson-intensive-class http://events.creativecow.net/event/449/dreamweaver-handson-intensive-class (Dec 5, '09) Boulder - CO - : Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $225 for BDA members, $250 for non-members If you want to build professional websites using WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) software, you'll want to learn Adobe Dreamweaver. The industry standard for web design, Dreamweaver is a powerful tool for creating and managing websites. This intensive 8-hour class from Boulder... RED Post Production Seminar with William Donaruma http://events.creativecow.net/event/1044/red-post-production-seminar-with-william-donaruma http://events.creativecow.net/event/1044/red-post-production-seminar-with-william-donaruma (Dec 5, '09) New York - NY - United States : This is a brand new continuing education workshop for all filmmakers, videographers, cinematographers, camera operators, members of the motion picture industry, professors, and students. The 1-Day intensive seminar will start and end with networking/meet-and-greet - so bring your biz cards, and be ready for photo ops. See you in NYC! IMPORTANT DATES: Early-bird online registration is until October 31, 2009.... 2 Day Producer's Workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/1045/2-day-producers-workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/1045/2-day-producers-workshop (Dec 5, '09 - Dec 6, '09) Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa : An intensive 2 day workshop aimed at production coordinators and production managers wanting to become Producers. Course extensively covers the production of feature films, short films, documentaries, tv commercials and music videos.... Marketing with Google AdWords - Workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/1053/marketing-with-google-adwords-workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/1053/marketing-with-google-adwords-workshop (Dec 7, '09) Boulder - CO - : Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $50 for BDA members, $70 for non-members You're ready to get serious about paid search marketing. You've got a budget or are ready to put one together maybe to start next week or plan for next year. You've heard about Google AdWords or maybe even tried it, but… Where to begin? What's... Copyright/Intellectual Property Issues for Digital Artists - Workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/662/copyrightintellectual-property-issues-for-digital-artists-workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/662/copyrightintellectual-property-issues-for-digital-artists-workshop (Dec 8, '09) Boulder - CO - : Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $50 for BDA members, $70 for non-members Ever wanted to know more about how to copyright or trademark your own material? Ever wondered how to acquire rights in someone else’s property for your own project - and worried you might not know how to get ALL the rights necessary? This class from... Portrait Photography http://events.creativecow.net/event/931/portrait-photography http://events.creativecow.net/event/931/portrait-photography (Dec 9, '09) Boulder - CO - United States : Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $50 for BDA members, $70 for non-members This workshop will cover the approach, execution and post-production of portrait photography. Approach will include discussion about preproduction, scouting, choosing a location, previsualization, and attention to details.  Execution will explore how to dispel judgment and make the subject comfortable, with a focus on moving into... Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro and Motion courses http://events.creativecow.net/event/1063/pro-tools-final-cut-pro-and-motion-courses http://events.creativecow.net/event/1063/pro-tools-final-cut-pro-and-motion-courses (Nov 25, '09 - Dec 9, '09) Sydney - NSW - Australia : Improve your post-production editing skills in music, audio and video by attending UTS short courses accredited by leading industry icons such as Digidesign and Apple. Develop expertise and learn workflow shortcuts that will provide you with greater creative and technical control to advance your professional career. UTS offer a suite of the following short 2-3 day courses throughout the year... Mastering Final Cut Pro - Advanced Audio Techniques - Workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/573/mastering-final-cut-pro-advanced-audio-techniques-workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/573/mastering-final-cut-pro-advanced-audio-techniques-workshop (Dec 10, '09) Boulder - CO - : Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $50 for BDA members, $70 for non-members Audio - they say it makes 50% of your video. But how do you do it? A strong soundtrack can save a poorly shot video, but bad sound will kill a good-looking video. In this class from Boulder Digital Arts , we will cover techniques... Audition Strategies: an Actor's Workshop from a Producer Perspective http://events.creativecow.net/event/1055/audition-strategies-an-actors-workshop-from-a-producer-perspective http://events.creativecow.net/event/1055/audition-strategies-an-actors-workshop-from-a-producer-perspective (Dec 12, '09) New York - New York - United States : When Sean Young, donning a leather costume, mask, and a whip, stormed into the studio demanding an audition for the role of Catwoman in Batman Returns, director Tim Burton hid under his desk. Case-in-point: Persistence vs Pestering When asked to read for a role, Shelly Winters once slammed down her two Oscars and asked the casting director, “Ya still want... Producing the Documentary - Workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/468/producing-the-documentary-workshop http://events.creativecow.net/event/468/producing-the-documentary-workshop (Dec 15, '09) Boulder - CO - : Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $50 for BDA members, $70 for non-members Putting together a good documentary (and getting it seen) is like completing a three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle the size of a basketball court…and all the pieces are blue. This three-hour workshop from Boulder Digital Arts will cover the basics of this demanding and underpaid art form,...