Motion Graphics Festival 2006

Wed, Jan 18th, 2006

An Evening with Adobe: Flash & After Effects
1pm – 6pm at North Michigan Apple Store

Chicago Premier of After Effects 7 & Adobe Production Studio

6pm - 8pm at Bridges Media Group

Presented by Michele Yamazaki & Mason Dixon. We invite you today to be amongst the first to see this impressive product line-up. One attendee will win a copy of Adobe Production Studio valued at $1699.

Screening 1 : Building Bridges

6pm - 10pm at Bridges Media Group

Featuring live audio/video by VJ Mindtrap & DJ Offtrack

-- Screen 1 - Best of CMGF 2004

-- Screen 2 - Artist Feature : Bridges Media Group

-- Screen 3 - Interactive installation by OVT Visuals

-- Screen 4 - Artist Feature : Ted Schroeder

-- Screen 5 - Artist Feature : Digital Kitchen

-- Screen 6 - Artist Feature : Dear Sweet Emma

Thur, Jan 19th, 2006

HD for Indies: FCP, DVD Studio Pro & Motion

10am – 1pm at North Michigan Apple Store

Advanced Afternoon: 3D & Video Programming

1pm - 4pm at North Michigan Apple Store

An Evening with Apple Pro Video: Shake & Xsan

4pm – 6pm at North Michigan Apple Store

Screening 2 : Optimus Winter Party

6pm – 10pm at Optimus

-- Screen 1 - CMGF 2006 Festival DVD

-- Screen 2 - Artist Feature : Optimus

-- Screen 3 - Collection : Human Subject

-- Screen 4 - Collection : Video Art Abstract

-- Screen 5 - Collection : Commercials 1

Fri, Jan 20th, 2006

Final Cut Pro Masters Class

Broadcast Readiness and Color Correction with Matt Geller

Friday, Jan 20th,

9am - 4pm

at School of the Art Institute

This one day class will cover the essentials needed for any television or film editor. Each student will work on an Apple G5 tower with both a computer monitor and television monitor.

Matt is the premier integration consultant for Final Cut Pro and Xsan solutions in the midwest. He has taught master classes at facilities such as the BBC and World Wrestling Entertainment. He has contributed to 6 books from Peachpit Press including: Advanced Editing and Finishing Techniques in Final Cut Pro 4, Xsan Quick-Reference Guide and the recently released Optimizing Your Final Cut Pro System.

Screening 3 : NBC Tower Multiplex

6pm – 10pm at S2 and Daily Planet

-- Screen 1 - CMGF 2006 Festival DVD

-- Screen 2 - Artist Feature : s2

-- Screen 3 - Festival Feature : Indie Music Video Festival

-- Screen 4 - Collection : Custom Display Devices

-- Screen 5 - Collection : Drawing & Painting

-- Screen 6 - Interactive installation by OVT Visuals

Sat, Jan 21th, 2006

After Effects Studio Techniques
a master class with Richard Harrington

Saturday, Jan 21st | 9am - 4pm

School of the Art Institute

This course will delve into the best tricks and techniques of real-world studio projects in Adobe After Effects. Each student will work on an Apple G5 tower with both a computer monitor and television monitor. Books sponsored by CMP Books.

Richard is an expert in motion graphic design and digital video. His producing skills were recognized by AV Multimedia Producer Magazine who named him one of the Top Producers of 2004. He is also a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals' "Instructor Dream Team". In addition, Richard is a popular speaker on the digital video circuit and an instructor at the Art Institute of Washington. Richard has authored over 15 renowned books on motion graphics. His book, Photoshop CS for Nonlinear Editors, was the first of its kind to focus on Photoshop’s application in the world of video. He is also a contributing author for Final Cut Pro On the Spot, After Effects On the Spot, and After Effects at Work.

CMGF 2006 Online Event

Saturday, Jan 21st, 6pm - 10pm central time

CMGF invites you to join us from home for this special set of realtime online interactive entertainment.

Room 1 : Video Broadcast & Text Chat

-- Broadcasting from MacSpecialist

-- Hosted by Caton Volk & Mason Dixon

-- Best of the Fest Selection

-- DJ / VJ Performance: RookTV & Brasswork Agency

-- Interviews with Richard Harrington, Mayflower Recordings, MacSpecialist and more...

Room 2 : Audio / Video Chat

This Flash-based application supports any USB or Firewire video camera and any microphone attached to your computer. Text chat is provided for users without audio or video support. Supported by the Chicago Video Bloggers

Sun, Jan 22th, 2006

Wrap Party

Audio by Mark Gertz and Video by Panic Films

10pm - 2am at Rodan Video Bar