Adam Shaening-Pokrasso

Check out this episode of “Inside Dynamic Media” on Adobe TV. In the third part you’ll see featured segments from a one of my recent After Effects classes at BAVC. Big props to the Bay Area Video Coalition and to the awesome folks at Adobe TV… Keepin’ it dynamic!

http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f1517v1000
http://tv.adobe.com

After teaching 8 months of adult education and custom technology classes at the Bay Area Video Coalition, I was asked to help develop an extended new program for young adults called “Elements“. It first began with the idea of doing four separate cycles: Web Design, Game Development, Audio Production, and Film/Video Production. After few revisions the game portion fell by the waste side and the remaining three became the foundation for a comprehensive training program that has now completed its second cycle.

In cycle 2, different from the first cycle, Artist/Musician, Zack Vieira became the client and focus of the group portfolio. Zack’s recorded two tracks with Sound Arts and will continue the development of his debut solo release. With their new skill-sets, the 8 talented students created a complete portfolio package of Zack’s work, top to bottom: CD packaging, flyers, t-shirt designs, a mini documentary, a music video and remixed track, flash banners, and a total website design.

These students are now actively working and applying for jobs in the industry and would make great candidates for entry level creative positions and internships with media makers and companies in the Bay Area.

Check out their stuff, get em involved and take them to the next level!
bavcportfolios.com
bavcportfolios.com/zackvieira

Interested in applying to participate in the Elements Program?
Download the application for cycle 3.

After a great class this past weekend, I wanted to follow up with everyone to share some useful resources for your P2 and HD projects. Bear in mind that these things move very quickly, so links may die, applications get updated, and workflow changes. Soak it up before its obsolete!

Links:

www.dvxuser.com/V6/archive/index.php/t-83761.html.webloc
teavuihuang.com/p2mobile
panasonic.sixbullets.net
dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=108023
dvxuser.com/jason/P2-Name-article
DVuser- Sony XDCAM EX – PMW-EX1 Solid-State First Look
Creative COW - HD
Downloads for P2 software
Blu-ray Disc - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Applications:

P2CMSInstaller13.zip
www.dvfilm.com/raylight/mac/

PDF’s:

hvx200 creativecow jan 2007
digital camera comparsion chart
DVCPRO P2 Workflow
HD Camera Basics
P2CMS User Manual
The HD Survival Handbook

San Francisco based freelance creative, business owner, and educator working in video, sound, and new media installation. From a foundation in post-production and sound engineering and with a background in fine art, I’ve worked in numerous creative mediums and collaborated with artists, musicians, and producers worldwide. I own and operate a recording studio called Sound Arts, teach youth and continuing education classes with the Bay Area Video Coalition, and do freelance workshops and contracts with a variety of Bay Area businesses and individuals. Areas of expertise include:

• Video Production
• Music Production
• Post-Production/Editorial
• Motion Graphics
• Sound Design
• Voice-Over
• Instructor/Educator
• & Creative Consultation