Solidifying Futures in Media @ NBS
Hello my friends. Well, yesterday I wrapped up my sessions at the NBS-AERho Convention, held in Anaheim, CA; and what a blast it was!
As I expected, the students were engaged, interested, and hungry for all things CS3; but more specifically, engrossed in the concepts of cross-media workflows. Presenting a combination of Production Premium workflow (a 4-hour session), as well as breakout sessions on Photoshop CS3 Extended, After Effects/Premiere Pro, and Audition 3, this gave the attendees a really nice overview of 'what's new', but also with a nod towards the future of Media and 'Publishing 3.0'.
And that's why I simply LOVE this particular convention. In talking to students, both during the Q&A and after the sessions, it's always enlightening to hear their 'curiosities' about 'what really gets you a good job' these days, and 'how do you make yourself truly valuable' in the highly competitive world of Media, Publishing and Broadcast. By sharing stories with them about my own experiences, as well as those acquired in my recent dealings with customers and VIPs (at events in the Nordics & Germany), this gave them a real sense that they're moving (and proceeding) in the right direction (and if they're not at present, what they need to do to get there); and more importantly, that diversification of knowledge (in both applications, workflow *and* classic techniques) is truly what makes them a hot commodity. Again, being able to share that, first hand, and really see their reactions is quite simply worth it's weight in gold. Being able to personally provide that level of inspiration? Priceless.
So, as many of the students had taken some photos at the show, I mentioned that if any of them sent them to me that I would be happy to post them...
Jase with NBS members, Lane & Angie
Thanks to Lane J. for sending me the pic.
I also wanted to take a moment to thank the organizers of NBS-AERho, and a special thanks to Dr. Bruce Mims. Bruce and I met many years ago at NAB, and we've been in touch ever since (his specialty is in audio production; needless to say, we've had *many* longform chats about all things audio!). Anyhow, it was he who first brought NBS to my attention, and I just wanted to express my gratitude.
In any event, I'm 'grounded' for the moment, but tomorrow afternoon I'll be off to New York to present at the CMA/CBI Spring Convention. Prepare yourselves for the power of CS3...
Until next time,
Blog on.
Comments
Hey Jason,
It was great to hear from you and your saving power. That totally cracks me up. Coming from a Christian school honestly I never expected to hear the word evangelist outside of church.
Thanks so much for taking the time to visit NBS and especially for your time talking with Brian and I. It was fun and I hope you have a good time in whatever foreign country you are heading to next.
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Hey Kati! Well, it was indeed my pleasure to be there. And it was great chatting with you and Brian! Look forward to seeing you again next year. ---JL
Posted by: Kati Lambert | March 20, 2008 12:20 PM
Hi Jason!
I went to one of your sessions during the NBS convention in Anaheim. I was blown away by the music video using only still photos! I've been telling everyone I know about it, but I forget the address to your website so I can send people there to see it for themselves. Could you help a forgetful girl out? Thanks a ton!
-Nicole
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Hey Nicole! It's nice to hear from you. I haven't as of yet posted the Puppet Tool video that you saw. However, stay tuned, as it *should* be up online *very* soon . If you've got any other questions about 'how' it was done, however, please feel free to contact me. --JL
Posted by: Nicole Drumm | April 3, 2008 04:16 PM