The "Digital Artistry Workshops" free digital art lecture classes for creatives.
About this Event
The Digital Artistry Workshops at the San Diego Comicfest
The "Digital Artistry Workshops" are a series of free 1 hour lecture classes by industry instructors sharing the secrets and techniques in 3D Modeling & texturing, Digital Painting, Video Effects and editing, Photoshop Techniques and more for creatives. These are all free to attend with your entry to the Fest and they are on a first-come-first served basis. If you want to follow along then the attendee must bring their laptop with the digital program of the chosen class loaded onto it. 30 day Demo versions can often be found at the manufactures website. Some have been provided for you below.
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Demo versions of all software can be found here:
Photoshop and Creative Suite
Blender 3D
Project Dogwaffle
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Digital Artistry Workshop Schedule
Friday - October 25
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Bringing Life to Photos- Part 1 Photo Restoration by Ardena Brooks
11:00 am - 12:00 Noon
How to Use Affinity Software to Create Your Comic Book and Graphic Novel by Howard Simpson
12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Express Your Inner Hero: Creating Dynamic Comic Book Characters with Adobe Express by Batts-Latson
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Digital Art For Entertainment by Athony Washington
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Bringing Life to Photos- Part 2 - Photo Restoration by Ardena Brooks
11:00 am - 12:00 Noon
How to Create a Vertical Scroll Web-comic Optimized for Phones and Tablets by Howard Simpson
12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm
Creating Dynamic Comic Book Layouts with InDesign by Avery Caldwell
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Digital Art For Entertainment by Anthony Washington
Sunday - October 27
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Bringing Life to Photos- Landscapes by Ardena Brooks
11:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Creating Dynamic Comic Book Layouts with InDesign by Avery Caldwell
12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm
Digital Art For Entertainment by Athony Washington
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Andrea Batts-Latson
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- Express Your Inner Hero: Creating Dynamic Comic Book Characters with Adobe
Express Your Inner Hero: Creating Dynamic Comic Book Characters with Adobe Express
- From Panel to Page: Designing Captivating Comic Book Layouts with Adobe Express
Express Your Comic Book Vision: Bringing Your Stories to Life with Adobe Express
- Express Your Comic Book Vision: Bringing Your Stories to Life with Adobe Express
Express Your Comic Book Vision: Bringing Your Stories to Life with Adobe Express
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Ardena Brooks
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- Bringing Life to Photos- Part 1 Photo Restoration
Step by step workflow to repairing, restoring and creating photos into art.
- Bringing Life to Photos- Part 2 - Photo Restoration
Step by step workflow to repairing, restoring and creating photos into art.
- Bringing Life to Photos- Landscapes
Step by step workflow to repairing, restoring and creating photos into art.
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Avery Caldwell
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Creating Dynamic Comic Book Layouts with InDesign
Join us for an exciting workshop where you'll learn the art of crafting dynamic comic book layouts. Guided by traditional comic book structures, you'll learn to harness powerful tools that bring your storytelling to life with professional ability. Whether you're an aspiring comic artist or a design enthusiast, this session will equip you with the skills to create visually compelling narratives that captivate and inspire.
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Howard Simpson
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- How to Use Affinity Software to Create Your Comic Book and Graphic Novel
Unlock the full potential of Affinity software in your comic book and graphic novel creation process. This presentation will guide you through the powerful tools and features of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher, tailored specifically for comic artists and graphic novelists. Learn how to streamline your workflow, from initial sketches and layouts to final inking, coloring, and lettering. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this session will equip you with the skills and insights needed to produce high-quality, publish-ready comics using Affinity's versatile and affordable software suite.
- How to Create a Vertical Scroll Web-comic Optimized for Phones and Tablets
Dive into the world of webcomics with a focus on crafting content designed specifically for mobile devices. This presentation will explore the unique storytelling opportunities and challenges of vertical scroll formats, popularized by platforms like Webtoon and Tapas. Learn how to structure your comic for seamless scrolling, optimize your art for different screen sizes, and create a compelling narrative flow that keeps readers engaged on their phones and tablets. Whether you're new to digital comics or looking to adapt your work for mobile audiences, this session will provide you with practical tips and creative strategies to make your webcomic stand out.
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Tony Rizo
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- The making of Dad Jokes, animated with Adobe character animator, edited with Adobe Premiere Pro
- Free Online Cartoon Maker (Adobe Express Tutorial)
- Learn how to create animated characters using AI generated art, and animated with Adobe Character Animator.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
5420 Grand Pacific Dr, 5420 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, United States
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