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Lightsaber Magic with After Effects CC

Dec 3, 2015 | Adobe CC, News & Events

In preparation for the next chapter in the Star Wars saga, we’re thinking about ways to combine the power of Adobe Creative Cloud with some Jedi mojo to awaken your creative force.
On Dead Day our #EpisodeXmas event will bring lightsabers into the library for the first time. The lightsaber is the perfect tool for an aspiring Adobe Master, “not as clumsy as a blaster… an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.”

So if you plan on dropping by the Learning Studio to film an epic lightsaber showdown with your roommate, don’t stop there. This Lynda tutorial will teach you how to make your lightsaber glow in After Effects–an essential ingredient for turning a $5 kid’s toy into a magical futuristic weapon.

Video Copilot Lightsaber Presets for AfterEffects CC

Save the Galaxy with Photoshop CC

Dec 2, 2015 | Adobe CC, News & Events

In preparation for the next chapter in the Star Wars saga, we’re thinking about ways to combine the power of Adobe Creative Cloud with some Jedi mojo to awaken your creative force.

Young Padawan, in order to become an Adobe master, it’s not enough simply to download Photoshop (available for free HERE). You might begin over the break by creating your own Star Wars hologram.

Not sure where to start, “help us Lynda.com, you’re our only hope”. Here’s a quick tutorial.

Lynda.com – Creating a Star Wars Hologram Effect

If you’d like to dive into Photoshop over the break, Mike Wiggins introduces the basics in our first Adobe Boot Camp.

Photoshop Boot Camp with Mike Wiggins

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Follow us on Twitter (@learningstudio) or Facebook (aculearningstudio) to see some of the best of Star Wars at ACU this week.

Episode Xmas kicks off on Dead Day

Dec 1, 2015 | News & Events, Students

The wait is almost over. The next chapter in the Star Wars saga opens December 18, and the Learning Studio wants to put you in the movie!

But like Luke Skywalker on the uncertain surface of Dagobah, the title of Jedi master doesn’t come without a test.

Between now and the end of Finals Week, we’ll give a few mega fans tickets to Star Wars: The Force Awakens along with enough tshirts, USB drives, and imperial swag to fill the belly of a Tauntaun.

Join us on Dead Day for your chance to win:

Star Wars Final Exam – We’ve put together a trivia test to separate the geeks from the nerds. Make sure to stop by the main desk in the LS to pick up a scantron and a Yoda pencil. (2-3 minutes)

Jedi Auditions – We’ll also be hosting auditions in the green screen studio where you can challenge a friend or professor to a lightsaber duel. We’ll have prizes for the best delivery of a favorite line or mad Jedi skills. (3-5 minutes)

EpisodeXmas-Hashtag Follow us on Twitter (@learningstudio) or Facebook (aculearningstudio) to see some of the best of Star Wars at ACU this week.

SNL Star Wars Auditions with Kevin Spacey

Classic Saturday Night Live screen tests for the original Star Wars.

Adobe CC Poster Competition

Nov 15, 2015 | Adobe CC, News & Events

This month ACU student designers have a chance to help spread the word that Adobe Creative Cloud is on campus.

Create a poster that represents ACU in color or imagery, and fits in the Adobe poster series, for a chance to win an iPad mini and have your poster featured prominently on campus! Three runner-ups will also receive an Adobe grab bag.

HOW TO ENTER

– Download the Poster Competition Template
– Design a custom background
– Use one of the three slogans: “Make it Here”, “Make it Yours”, OR “Make it ACU.”
– Submit your poster as a PDF to adobeatacu@gmail.com

The submission deadline is Friday, December 4th. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and contacted shortly after the deadline regarding prizes.

Please email us at adobeatacu@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Adobe MAX 2015

Oct 20, 2015 | Adobe CC, News & Events

Last week, a team of 6 ACU faculty and staff rubbed shoulders with pro filmmakers, authors, photographers and engineers at Adobe’s annual creative conference, Adobe MAX.

Watch the MAX Kick-off video and prepare to be blown away.

The event is not only an inspiring collection of creative work from filmmakers, special effects artists and graphic designers, but this year Adobe included sessions focused on Education, including a full-day executive briefing with ACU joining representatives from Clemson, UC Berkeley, University of the Arts, and our hosts at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

Creative Cloud is already the industry standard for creative work in media, web and design. Now that Adobe CC is available to all students, faculty and staff, we look forward to seeing how it can impact your work as well.

Check out the keynotes and select sessions from MAX 2015 and kick off your creative journey.

Visit http://max.adobe.com/sessions/max-online/