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Break Through: Amplify Your Creative Voice in Motion Design - S6006

Prepare to feel unstoppable as Amanda Russell, co-founder and creative director at Cream Studio, reveals how overcoming presentation anxiety led her to becoming a well-respected industry leader in motion design. Amanda will candidly share the secret toolkit that will empower you to express your unique creative perspective without fear. This session is for creative professionals who want to learn how to squash crippling nerves, confidently speak while showcasing their portfolio, and gain respect as a standout leader in a competitive creative market. Amanda will openly discuss and share tips on how to: Block nerves so you can communicate creative ideas more effectively Present your pitch deck so you look like a pro Advance your creative career through meaningful conversation Earn fans, followers, and clients without trying too hard

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Creativity Super Session: Video - SS2

Meagan Keane, Kylee Peña, Valentina Vee, AJ Bleyer

Join our Video Director of Product Marketing, Meagan Keane, and top video professionals AJ Bleyer, Valentina Vee, and Kylee Peña as they show how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming video creation. AI-powered tools in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects automate repetitive tasks, help generate new ideas, and enable creatives to produce more engaging videos. You’ll learn how to: Get to rough cut faster with Text-Based Editing, create automatic transcripts, and edit video as easily as cutting and pasting text Improve your dialog recordings seamlessly in Premiere Pro with Enhance Speech (beta) Use the Essential Sound panel to speed up your audio edits with Remix and Auto Ducking Thinking bigger about how you can use generative AI creatively to tell new stories – and reimagine old ones. Bonus! Get a peek into how today’s creatives use the tools to produce some of the most beautiful onscreen work.

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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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Premiere Pro Timeline Tricks to Speed Up Workflows - VS603

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

Join director Valentina Vee to learn how to do operations more quickly in Premiere Pro without leaving your timeline. These simple shortcuts and tricks will make you super efficient with your edits, knowing the easiest way to do things without having to go through menus and manuals. Youll learn how to: Move clips more efficiently in the timeline Work with audio editing directly in your sequence Replace and refine clips in the timeline Add effects and looks to clips or groups of clips

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First Takes from the Community: Video Editing - AL605

Join us LIVE with Emmy award-winning visual storyteller Deanna Hong as she explores what’s new for Video Editors in Premiere Pro. Tune in to get your questions answered as she edits unique Sports content and to learn how to enhance your workflows for those quick turnarounds with the newest features in Adobe Premiere Pro. Hang out with us live in the Creative Park or tune in virtually to: See how real creatives use Premiere Pro's newest features Build connections with an inclusive global community Get inspired to take your video skills to the next level

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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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Meet the Speaker: Valentina Vee on Premiere Pro - AL606

  • Valentina Vee, Director/Cinematographer/Editor, Director and Video Trainer
  • Esteban Toro, Sr. Community Relationship Manager, Adobe

Tune in LIVE with full-time director Valentina Vee as she joins us at Adobe MAX. Get your questions answered and learn how she uses Premiere Pro in her everyday workflow in the video industry.

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Meet the Speaker: Sophie Elinor on Animation - AL620

Catch the LIVE session featuring Sophie Elinor, a renowned illustrator and animator, at Adobe MAX. Bring your questions and delve into how she harnesses Illustrator and After Effects to amplify her skills, make things move, and create animations that pop!

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The Art of Creative Technology vs. Colorful Tradition - VS808

This session covers artists Sougwen Chung and Yinka Ilori, who take their inspiration from the old and the new, arriving at different destinations while both developing new forms of creativity. Sougwen Chung, Canadian-born, Chinese-raised artist known for innovative and interdisciplinary work that explores the interaction between humans, technology, and art. Sougwen has developed the use of robots as nonhuman collaborators to develop new ways of creating, resulting in mesmerizing and intricate visual compositions. Yinka Ilori is a British-Nigerian artist and designer known for work that revolves around themes of identity, heritage, and cultural narratives. Drawing inspiration from parables and verbal traditions from his Nigerian roots and upbringing in London, he has been celebrated for his use of color and pattern to create engaging and immersive experiences.

Credits: OMNIA (w D.O.U.G._3) Director: Cutter Hodierne EXPANSE, EXTENDING (with D.O.U.G._5) Director: Peter Butterworth THE WAVE (with D.O.U.G._4) Director: Maximilian Andereya

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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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Creating Halloween Animation in Illustrator & After Effects - VS700

  • Ryan Selvy, Motion Designer and Livestreamer, Self Employed

Join motion designer Ryan Selvy as he uses Illustrator and After Effects to transform a basic YouTube animation intro for the Halloween holiday season. In this segment, you’ll learn how to: Create a concise workflow between compatible Creative Cloud programs Organize vector files for regular updates Bring your illustrations to life with simple tweening keyframes

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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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After Effects 101: After Effects for New Users - VS601

Join us for this virtual 30-minute session designed specifically for beginners eager to dive into the world of After Effects. In this engaging and informative session, Adobe Certified Instructor Luisa Winters will guide you through the fundamentals of After Effects, providing you with a solid foundation to create stunning motion graphics and visual effects. Whether you’re a graphic designer, video editor, or aspiring motion graphics artist, this session will empower you to unleash your creativity and take your projects to the next level. By the end of the session, you’ll feel confident and equipped with the knowledge to tackle your own After Effects projects with ease. We’ll explore: How to navigate the After Effects interface Key concepts and terminology Essential tools and features Importing and organizing assets Working with layers and keyframes Applying effects and transitions Rendering your final masterpiece

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First Takes from the Community: Motion Graphics in After Effects - AL609

Join us LIVE with Emmy-winning motion designer Kyle Hamrick as he shows new features in After Effects. Learn how you can take your graphic designs to the next level with movement and integrate them into video campaigns for any marketing needs. Hang out with us live in the Creative Park or tune in virtually to: See how real creatives use After Effects newest features Build connections with an inclusive global community Get inspired to take your motion skills to the next level

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Storytelling Through Character Design - VS711

Join Brian Kesinger, lead character designer for Netflix’s upcoming Blue Eye Samurai animated series, as he walks you through his process of character design with a focus on storytelling, emotion, and relatability. Brian will showcase several simple concepts that will level up your character design skills. In this session, you’ll learn: The importance of ideation and working rough How to use proportion to convey emotion How to create a visually dynamic piece through line quality

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Type in Motion: Animating with Photoshop and After Effects - VS820

Curious about injecting movement into your design practice? Join this session to explore the different strengths and benefits of animating visuals in Photoshop and After Effects. Starting with one design, Photoshop will be our gateway into frame-by-frame animation. We’ll manually morph one design into another and learn a little about storyboarding, onion skinning, and basic animation principles. Then we’ll take that same starting design into After Effects and build a toolkit of simple but powerful techniques to easily bring your illustrations to life. Tinker with keyframed path animation, and sprinkle on some handmade flavor with versatile effects and expressions. From there, it’s choose your own adventure. Turn your animation into GIF stickers for social media. Take it analog and convert your frames into a stop motion. Or blend it with video footage for some extra razzle-dazzle. With a bit of curiosity, the options are endless.

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First Takes from the Community: What's new in Premiere Pro - AL624

In this session you'll learn from Chris Hansen — one of Adobe’s Senior Solution Consultants and video experts. Join Chris in a deep dive into the latest for video editors in Premiere Pro. Bring your questions and discover how to streamline your editing processes for swift turnarounds using the freshest features of Adobe Premiere Pro. See how real creatives use Premiere Pro's newest features Build connections with an inclusive global community Get inspired to take your video skills to the next level

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Elevate Your Illustrations: Adding Motion with After Effects - VS802

Learn how to quickly add motion to your digital illustrations. In this session, illustrator and motion designer Manon Louart will share her workflow to create attention-grabbing animated illustrations, from Photoshop to After Effects. Manon will cover four of her favorite animation techniques to make illustrations pop. In this session you’ll learn how to: Organize your Photoshop file for animation Identify common themes in your own work and develop animation presets around them Create animated loops

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