MAX keynote opening sequence

One of the best parts of working on the MAX program is watching our keynote general sessions come together.  This year, the introduction to the first keynote on Monday, May 6, was particularly beautiful.  As most of you know, four different artists created their own interpretation of the Adobe MAX identity.  (You can read more about it here).

With four amazing concepts to work with, our keynote producer Nicole Williams worked with Pix Productions to build out an amazing opening sequence.  Says Jeremy Nichols of Pix Productions, “40 projectors, 150 rigging points, one spectacular crew, and a stellar client made this a reality”. View it here.

See more behind the scenes images and video on the Pix Productions Facebook page.

Our attendees this year took a chance on us and what has essentially become a brand new conference.  You brought an energy and passion and creative spirit that really makes our jobs worth getting up for in the morning.  I’m leaving this event inspired by you and ready to start planning the next MAX event.

MAX leads from left to right – Carmela Robertson and Sandy Balzer. Getting ready to recharge for the next MAX event!

We want to say thank you to the best events team we’ve ever worked with.  But most of all we want to thank MAX attendees for taking part in the very first Adobe MAX Creativity Conference.

Before we closed out the day, we also hosted our Sneak Peek session, where we showcased early looks at some technologies (e.g., features/products) we’re exploring, with special guests Rainn Wilson, actor and co-creator of SoulPancake, and actress/comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub, co-hosting the evening with Ben Forta. Get the full scope of Day Two happenings from Creative Layer.

AUDIO LAYERS

The visual editor sneak peek makes separating desired audio from background noise easy with audio layers: http://adobe.ly/143YQ7e #AdobeMAX

PLAYING WITH LIGHTING

Sylvain Paris plays with lighting in images and videos in a sneak peek from our #MAXSneaks event. Watch it here: http://adobe.ly/143IPhF #AdobeMAX

PERSPECTIVE WARP

Watch this sneak peek where #Photoshop lets you adjust the perspective of parts of your photo: http://adobe.ly/11SQo9b #AdobeMAX

Be sure to follow @AdobeMAX and join in on the conversation on Twitter and Instagram using #AdobeMAX.

Get an exclusive behind the scenes look backstage with Creative Cloud evangelist Paul Trani and Product Marketing Manger Meagan Keane… you don’t want to miss this!

Be sure to also tune into our day two keynote, Community Inspires Creativity on Tuesday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. PT. See you then!

Creative Fingerprint Survey – Participate in our survey as we start to map out where folks fit into the universe of creative pros. Head over to the social area within Community Central.

• PERKS: Get your hands on a ‘golden ticket’ that you can redeem to customize your own Creative Motto t-shirt. Tweet or Instagram your own tee using #AdobeMAX and you’ll automatically be entered into our sweepstakes for one of 4 custom JAMBOXes.

MAXMe – Join our MAXme game. Scan as many QR codes as you can (point values associated vary). QR codes are scattered around the LACC and on key Adobe staff like our Evangelists. Download the app from the iTunes or GooglePlay stores. Info on how it works here and below.

1) You can only scan each Maxme code 1 time.
2) You can only play each bonus level once.
3) Keep your MAXme updated.

• HINT: Stop by the Red Bull Collective Art experience, scan the QR code there and create your own entry. It’ll be a worthwhile, high-point-value stop.

If you don’t have your activation code, check in at the registration desk and they can pull it up for you.

Even if you are not attending labs at MAX, be sure to activate your membership before the code expires at midnight PST, June 30, 2013.