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The Intersection of AI and Creativity: Present and Future - VS706

Mat Atkinson, Anthony Welgemoed

The potential for collaboration between humans and machines is massive — don’t miss this vital discussion on the future of AI in creative industries. Join Ziflow's co-founder Mat Atkinson as he discusses the impact that AI technology has had on marketing, design, content creation, and more. In this session, you’ll explore: Basics of AI technology, including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision How these generative AI tools are being used today to improve the creative process Common concerns about the impact of AI on job security and the future of work in the creative sector The benefits and challenges of integrating AI into creative workflows, and the need for human oversight into the use of this technology

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Editing Interviews in Premiere Pro: Fast and Fantastic - VS602

Technical Level: Intermediate In this intermediate-level session, join Adobe master trainer Abba Shapiro as he shows you not only how to edit interviews faster, but also how to make them look and sound better. We’ll explore the new Text-Based Editing (TBE) workflow in Adobe Premiere Pro to quickly assemble a rough cut. Then refine the edit using the trimming tools. We’ll also fix and enhance the sound in just a few clicks with the built-in audio tools, and finally do a quick color correction in the Lumetri Color panel. You’ll learn how to: Import clips and automatically generate transcriptions Create a rough cut by simply copying and pasting text Refine your interview with the trimming tools Fix and enhance audio with just a few clicks Leverage the Lumetri Color panel to make your interviews picture-perfect

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Leveraging the Adobe Ecosystem by Connecting Everywhere - VS712

Simplify your efforts and become future-proof by leveraging the Adobe ecosystem and expanding it to Microsoft Office, SharePoint, WordPress, Google Workspace, and many more applications. In this session, learn how seamless collaboration across your organization can help you deliver better work, create faster results, and save money. Join us to discover: How to explain the benefits of a new solution to corporate IT and security How to combine the power of Adobe Express and AEM Assets How to differentiate solutions by capabilities and enterprise readiness How easy it is to roll out a connector to 10 or 500 users Everything you need to understand in-app connectors

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Behind the Scenes with the Editor of FX/Hulu’s “The Bear” - VS705

What does it take to tell a story in which the central character, a restaurant, experiences just as much change, growth, and general intensity as the staff that inhabits its kitchen? Join the award-winning editor, Joanna Naugle, as she shares her experience working on the acclaimed series The Bear. You’ll learn how the show’s editorial team, based at Senior Post, turned challenges into opportunities when faced with: Staying on top of a fast-paced schedule and working remotely The importance of rhythm and tempo to set the tone for the series Decisions and techniques used to create your favorite moments

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Simplify Media Workflows - VS714

Brandon Lindauer, Chirag Oswal, Kenny Rajan

With the growing demand for new content, creative teams need to streamline planning efforts to get a unified view of content workflows and spend more time creating content (while reducing time spent managing infrastructure or manual collaboration activities). Join Amazon Web Services (AWS) solution architects as they discuss ways to simplify media workflows with Adobe and AWS. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Create a single planning workspace with Adobe Workfront to boost productivity for content production and delivery Use secure and scalable Amazon cloud storage for media and entertainment workflows Easily upload, locate, and organize media assets from camera to cloud Efficiently produce and scale content by automating repetitive, mundane tasks with Creative Cloud APIs Rapidly source, adapt, and manage assets using a digital asset management solution such as Adobe Experience Manager

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Boosting Video Engagement & Accessibility with Premiere Pro - VS600

Join Adobe Certified Trainer Rich Harrington to learn how to make video content accessible with Premiere Pro. The use of open and closed captions is increasingly important in video delivery because it makes your video more accessible and discoverable in online searches. Closed captions are useful not only to those who are deaf or hard of hearing but also to those who are new to a language or are listening in noisy environments. Open captions that are always in view are widely used in social media where videos are initially muted in the timeline. For these reasons, mastering the Speech to Text options in Premiere Pro is a must. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Automatically and accurately generate a transcript from a Premiere Pro sequence Auto-generate captions from a transcript Format closed captions for use on the web or broadcast Create open captions that are always visible Upload captions to many video-hosting sites

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As Easy as Drag and Drop: Making Videos in Adobe Express - VS451

Technical Level: Beginner to Intermediate When it comes to creating social media content, video is king. And with the Adobe Express all-in-one editor, creating social media videos is quick and easy — whether you’re animating static content, starting from your own video, leveraging Adobe Stock video, or finding inspiration with a video template. Join digital storyteller and former Adobe Creative Resident Hallease Narvaez as she transforms a single video into two weeks worth of social content, all in Adobe Express. You’ll learn how to: Trim and refine individual scenes, objects, and layers in your video Synchronize your content with Adobe Stock music Resize your video content for multiple social channels Take your video content to your social channels in a few quick steps

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Glitch, Distress, Distort: Creating Grungy Motion Graphics - VS708

Adding texture to graphics and video can enhance their visual interest and capture viewer attention. Learn how to create beautiful and attention-getting motion graphics from scratch quickly using tools from Red Giant Universe. Join Maxon Senior Trainer Chad Perkins to uncover new skills using a combination of Universe presets and easy techniques. In this session, you’ll discover: How to add visual interest and bring life to your videos Fast methods to creatively distress images How to make your beautiful graphics look terrible (but in a good way)

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Animation Secrets: Great Motion Transitions in After Effects - S6603

  • Nol Honig, Designer, Director, Animator & Educator, The Drawing Room

Technical Level: Beginner to Intermediate The secret to making your motion designs stand out involves more than amazing skills. Knowing fundamental animation techniques in After Effects and when to use them (and when not to) can transform a good animation into a great one. Join award-winning director Nol Honig as he explains the underlying principles of creating compelling animations by applying the most effective transitions. In this session, Nol will show you: The best way to accelerate and decelerate motion to catch eyeballs Keyframe timing and spacing to effectively get your point across The one transition secret every motion designer should know — but not many do

Level Up: Work Faster in Premiere Pro - S6601

Technical Level: Intermediate to Advanced Join Adobe Certified Instructor Rich Harrington to find out how to accelerate your editing speed. This session is designed to help you use many of the timesaving and AI-powered tools in Adobe Premiere Pro. The goal here is to get more done in less time. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Use Color Match and per-channel color contrast for advanced color grading Automatically generate a transcript from a sequence Use Scene Edit Detection to edit webinars and prerecorded content Create rough cuts using Text-Based Editing Use Automate to Sequence to create a music montage Quickly combine multiple audio tracks with auto-ducking Remix music to match your video length Customize your keyboard for speed

Fast Audio Fixes for Fantastic Videos - S6612

Technical Level: Beginner to Intermediate Proper audio is essential for delivering high-quality story content, but how do video editors master this process with little to no time to spare? Join Adobe Certified Instructor Nick Harauz as he shares proven techniques for using automatic and versatile tools that make adjusting audio in Adobe Premiere Pro and Audition a breeze. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Automatically transcribe and edit footage based on text Solo, monitor, and adjust audio clips and track volume Fix and enhance dialogue in a few clicks for professional sound Use Remix to recompose music tracks to fit any length Enhance your audio with additional tools and techniques in Audition

Celebrating Individuals in a Collaborative Creative Process - S6709

Cross-disciplinary teams are a huge asset to the creative process. But how do you get the best out of each contributor and let them showcase their individual strengths? Finding unique approaches to collaboration can help you achieve that — and deliver results that exceed all expectations. Join Shira Nathan and Sivan Fiterman from the Wix Motion Studio as they share how to: Break down barriers between creative disciplines Diversify the capabilities of each member of the team Harness each contributor’s greatest strengths Reshape traditional approaches to briefs and brands Adopt a methodology that encourages skill sharing and growth

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After Effects: Level Up with Tantalizing Tips and Tricks - S6615

  • Kyle Hamrick, Creative & Technical Director
  • Nol Honig, Designer, Director, Animator & Educator, The Drawing Room

Technical Level: Beginner to Intermediate Whether it’s a new animation technique or a timesaving trick, there’s always something new to learn in After Effects. With a combined 42 years of After Effects experience, directors, designers, and educators Nol Honig and Kyle Hamrick will compete to wow you as they trade jaw-dropping pro tips you’ll wish you’d known years ago. Get ready to learn (and laugh) in this fun and information-packed session. Among the many things being covered are: Timesaving workflow tips to streamline common After Effects tasks Powerful shortcuts to save you clicks Explanations of denser features like Shape Layer, Track Mattes, and even expressions Demonstrations of dazzling effects combinations Also likely: a slew of groan-worthy After Effects puns

Shooting and Editing Interviews in Premiere Pro - S6604

Technical Level: Intermediate In this session, Adobe Certified Trainer Abba Shapiro will share tips and techniques to streamline shooting and editing interviews, including how to take advantage of using Premiere Pro’s new Text Based Editing (TBE) workflow. TBE is an entirely new way to edit that generates transcriptions and allows you to create a rough cut by simply copying and pasting text. If you ever have to shoot and edit interviews, learn how you could shave hours and even days off your edit. You'll learn how to: Shoot the best footage for interviews Import and automatically generate transcriptions Build sequences quickly Refine your sequence by copying, pasting, and deleting text Use keyboard shortcuts to edit faster Create closed and open captions.

Getting Better Color in Premiere Pro and After Effects - S6613

Technical Level: Intermediate to Advanced Join Adobe certified trainer Rich Harrington for an in-depth look at color in Adobe video products. You’ll learn important strategies to improve both the aesthetic and the technical quality of your sequence. This session is meant for those who already understand the essentials of the Lumetri Color panel. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Read scopes to understand your project’s color problems Create and customize LUTs and Looks to speed up workflow Work with log footage for maximum flexibility Use color managed workflows for improved accuracy Take advantage of the newest features announced at MAX

Secrets to Building a Creative Team for the Future - S6710

  • Adam Morgan, Senior Director of Brand & Creative, Splunk; Host of Real Creative Leadership podcast, Stoke, Splunk

Learn the secrets to building a creative team for the future You may wonder if you have it right when organizing your team. The right structure or roles? How do the best companies do it? You’re about to find out. Join global creative leader and host of the Real Creative Leadership podcast Adam Morgan as he walks through proprietary research from The Stoke Group. He’ll share insights and winning operating models from creative leaders at Fortune 500 companies, creative agencies, and global brands. In this session, you’ll learn: How to build a creative team that improves communication, solves organizational problems, boosts creativity, and drives growth How world-class brands organize their team structure Why team structure is key to collaboration, innovation, and productivity What creative teams need to scale and thrive

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Explore Cloud-First Workflows and Real-Time Collaboration - S6708

Collaborate with Fujifilm’s team of professional image makers in this hands-on session as they create content and deliver it directly to Frame.io. Bring your own device to edit along with us in real time, and deliver a short video that will give you firsthand experience of how easy and seamless it can be to integrate a Camera to Cloud workflow into your next visual storytelling project. In this session, you’ll: Gain an understanding of the Camera to Cloud workflow and its practical applications firsthand Get hands-on experience with live content uploading and cloud-based editing Create a compelling edit in real time with professional image makers

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Creating Beautiful Motion Graphics in Premiere Pro & After Effects - S6609

  • Valentina Vee, Director/Cinematographer/Editor, Director and Video Trainer

Technical Level: Intermediate Learn how to use Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects to create customized graphics for your brand with award-winning director Valentina Vee. Whether you’re a freelancer creating a brand package or you work in-house and want to standardize and upscale your brand’s look, this class will teach you how to make effective, clear, and professional motion graphics that you can use over and over again when creating content for online distribution. Valentina will demonstrate how to: Use professional Motion Graphics templates in Premiere Pro Create and utilize “media replacement” graphics for your own logo Save custom templates to your library to use across all your media channels Create a Premiere Pro workflow using Production, so you’re never without your assets again — no matter where you are in the world

Supercharge Your Brand’s Success on TikTok with Adobe - S6703

Hear straight from TikTok experts themselves in this hands-on creative workshop. Andrew Banis, head of creative operations at TikTok, and a special TikTok creator guest will share strategies for maximizing the power of creativity on TikTok and making next-level video content quickly and easily with Adobe tools. You’ll walk away with TikTok best practices to apply to your business and campaigns — from learning key Adobe features for TikTok creation to understanding that impactful creative content doesn’t just entertain audiences, it drives results for your brand. Bonus: You might leave with your own TikTok video or two. You’ll learn: How to create TikTok videos quickly and easily with Adobe tools How TikTok can help drive your brand’s performance goals How to maximize impact and scale your creative production on TikTok

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For Type Lovers: A Guide to Animating Typography - S6315

  • Zipeng Zhu, Artist & Creative Director, Dazzle Design, INC

Technical Level: Beginner to Intermediate Are you a type lover but feel that animation is intimidating? Do you find yourself staring at motion graphics and thinking that it’s something unattainable? Fear no more artist and designer Zipeng Zhu is going to teach you how to use Illustrator to do all the heavy lifting and then bring it to life with After Effects. Zipeng will show you: His own journey from loving type to hating animation to finding the beautiful balance between both How to prepare work in Illustrator and import it into After Effects How to use a variable font in Illustrator and then move it in After Effects

Building Your Brand on Social Media with Animation - S6611

Technical Level: Beginner to Intermediate Join Chris Georgenes, accomplished musician and animator, as he moves through a step-by-step process of creating animation using graphics and characters with Adobe Animate. Learn how to bring your illustrations to life and share them with your audience on social media, all with Animate. Chris has teamed up with artist Ali Sabet to add animation to his brilliant artwork during this informative and inspiring session. We'll explore how to: Bring your illustrations to life using Animate vector drawing and animation tools Envision your illustrations coming to life and apply the appropriate tools to complete your vision Use tools and techniques such as symbols, nesting, keyframes, motion tweens, and easing to create visually compelling animation Publish your final animation directly to Twitter and YouTube from Animate

Premiere Pro Beyond the Basics for People Who Love to Edit - S6614

Technical Level: Intermediate to Advanced Join Adobe certified trainer Rich Harrington to find out how to take advantage of the most useful tools in Adobe Premiere Pro. You’ll learn essential strategies to improve your Premiere Pro skills. The session is divided to cover multiple areas of the application and ensure that everyone walks away with at least five new techniques to improve their projects. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Blend jump cuts with the Morph Cut transition Chroma key effectively in Premiere Pro Remove background noise from an audio clip Edit with multicamera clips to combine shots effectively Use Dynamic Link and Render and Replace for improved After Effects workflows Master the timeline with organizational tips and shortcuts

Secrets to Starting Complex Branding Projects in After Effects - S6602

  • Nol Honig, Designer, Director, Animator & Educator, The Drawing Room

Technical Level: Intermediate Animating branded graphics can often be tricky to get just right. Sometimes it can be hard to know where to begin. When you harness the power of After Effects Shape Layer, the Essential Graphics panel, Expression Control (without the bother of writing code), and smart preplanning, you can easily roll with last-minute changes while still staying on deadline. Join award-winning teacher Nol Honig as he shows how to create dynamic systems for your projects, allowing greater control over your compositions while automating repetitive tasks. You’ll learn how to: Use the expression pick whip for code-free expressions Harness the potential in Shape Layer Integrate essential properties into your workflow to save time

Creating Dynamic Content with Photoshop and After Effects - S6617

Technical Level: Beginner to Intermediate Want to take your Photoshop skills and put them into motion? Static content fails to stop the scroll of social media, but motion wins the day. Learn how to build graphics in Photoshop with animation in mind. Join Adobe certified trainer Rich Harrington for this session that will cover techniques in both Photoshop and After Effects and is perfect for experienced designers who want to breathe life into their designs. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Set up Photoshop documents for animation, including key layer strategies Effectively use layer styles and blend modes Keyframe content in Photoshop for essential animation effects Migrate Photoshop documents to After Effects for advanced options Animate typography to create compelling content Render projects to common formats like MP4 and GIF