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Can’t keep track upcoming webinars? This page is dedicated to webinars from our vendors that you may want to see. We will update this weekly or as often as needed so bookmark this page.
Updated July 15, 2019
All webinars listed are free of charge. If you have a webinar that you would like to have listed on our schedule, please email Toolfarm with information.
Tuesday July 14, 2020
Reason Studios
Your Reason to Stay Inside
We are all staying inside right now, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t hang out together, talk about music and create interesting things in Reason together. We’re inviting you all to join our social distancing hangouts.
The Reason Studios livestream with Ryan and Stefan.
Time: 2:00 pm PT | 5:00 pm ET
Watch the Livestream on Youtube
Learn More: Reason
Wednesday July 15, 2020
Larry Jordan Powerup Series
The Basics of Editing with Apple Final Cut Pro X
Presented by Larry Jordan, this four-part webinar series covers the basics of editing with Apple Final Cut Pro X; from learning the interface through to the final export.
- Part 1: Get Started – Click to review session.
- Part 2: Review, Edit, & Trim – July 15 — Register: 9 AM — 12 PM
- Part 3: Audio, Transitions & Titles – July 22 — Register: 9 AM — 12 PM
- Part 4: Effects & Export – July 29 — Register: 9 AM — 12 PM
SESSION DESCRIPTION – Part 2: Review, Edit, & Trim
This second session presents the heart of creating video: Reviewing, editing, organizing and trimming clips. (NOTE: This session won’t cover multicam editing.)
- Organize, review and mark clips
- Create a new project
- Editing techniques
- Trimming techniques
- Markers and timeline tricks
By the time these four sessions are done, even if you are new to the software, you’ll be well on your way to creating professional-grade edits using a variety of media.
AUDIENCE LEVEL
This beginning-level session assumes a basic familiarity with Final Cut Pro X based on the first session. All you need to watch this presentation is a web browser.
Time: 9:00 AM PT | 12:00 PM ET AND 12:00 PM PT | 3:00 PM ET
Wednesday July 15, 2020
Reason Studios
Your Reason to Stay Inside
We are all staying inside right now, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t hang out together, talk about music and create interesting things in Reason together. We’re inviting you all to join our social distancing hangouts.
Join Reason artist and producer Daktyl on Twitch
Time: 2:00 pm PT | 5:00 pm ET
Learn More: Reason
Wednesday July 15, 2020
Chaos Group
V-Ray for 3ds Max: Beyond Rendering
Workflow tips using the new features in V-Ray 5.
In this 45-minute session, host Cory Holm will share workflow tips and tricks and cover best practices for creating an interior scene using V-Ray 5 for 3ds Max, either on the CPU or GPU. You’ll learn about everything from shading and lighting to applying final touches in the redesigned V-Ray Frame Buffer.
Find out how to:
- Apply the new Sun and Sky model for daytime lighting
- Add materials from the Material Library or using the VRayMtl presets
- Adjust your materials using the Sheen and Coat layers
- Remove texture tiling artifacts with the new Stochastic tiling option
- Add variety to your textures with VRayMultiSubTex randomizations
- Explore lighting scenarios with the V-Ray Light Mix
- Add the new VRayBackToBeauty render element
- Use the Layer Compositor for final touches and color corrections
.. And more!
Time: 9:00 am PDT | 12:00 pm EDT
Learn More: V-ray for 3ds Max
Thursday July 16, 2020
Boris FX
Title Sequence Design with Sapphire
Enter the mind of a designer and learn how to conceptualize and create a highly stylized open title sequence. Join John Dickinson, Director of Motion Graphics, in an exclusive live event as he demonstrates how to use Sapphire and Adobe After Effects to create a futuristic glitch treatment from initial frames to final animation.
Topics covered:
- Walk-through the design and inspiration process of creating a graphic show open
- How to design and create multiple glitch treatments by combining Sapphire effects such as S_PixelSort, S_ParallaxStrips, and S_Grunge in conjunction with After Effects native effect toolset
- Using blend modes and defocus & distortion effects to create a final unified color scheme
- Tying it all together with elegant typography
- Tips and tricks for using After Effects as a design tool
Time: 2:00 pm PT | 5:00 pm ET
Learn More: Sapphire Perpetual License
Learn More: Sapphire Annual Subscription
Thursday July 16, 2020
Krotos Audio
Exploring Everyday & Sci-Fi Vehicle Sound Design Livestream
The Krotos product experts are back for another free Live Stream and Q&A session. For this episode, we’re jumping into the driver’s seat to showcase what’s possible with Igniter, our complete vehicle sound design system.
Join us live on Youtube on Thursday 16th July where we’ll showcase our approach to designing car scenes to picture for post-production projects. We’ll cover automating vehicle and engine sound effects, pass-bys, and Foley for a range of every day and sci-fi vehicle scenes. With Igniter, you can do this all directly from within your DAW very quickly. Join us to learn more!
Time: 10:00 am PT | 1:00 pm ET
Learn More: Igniter
Thursday July 16, 2020
Reason Studios
Your Reason to Stay Inside
We are all staying inside right now, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t hang out together, talk about music and create interesting things in Reason together. We’re inviting you all to join our social distancing hangouts.
Join house producer iamdrabbit on Twitch
Time: 7:00 pm PT | 10:00 pm ET
Learn More: Reason
Thursday July 16, 2020
Reason Studios
Your Reason to Stay Inside
We are all staying inside right now, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t hang out together, talk about music and create interesting things in Reason together. We’re inviting you all to join our social distancing hangouts.
Join sound designer Adam Fielding on Twitch for a live Reason stream
Time: 12:00 pm PT | 3:00 pm ET
Learn More: Reason
Monday July 20, 2020
Red Giant
Demystifying Post-production | Color Correction and Grading: Removing Video Noise & Crafting Cinematic Treatments
Join us for a weekly series of interactive webinars, featuring industry experts, covering essential concepts and techniques for post-production, hosted by our Director of Training Simon Walker, CSI.
Color Correction and Grading (MAGIC BULLET SUITE)
Removing Video Noise & Crafting Cinematic Treatments
Webinar schedule (with registration links for future sessions) PDF download link: https://bit.ly/demystifying-post-production
Time: 9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET
Learn More: Red Giant Products
Learn More: Maxon Cinema 4D
Tuesday July 21 – Thursday July 23, 2020
Red Giant & Maxon
The Maxon 3D & Motion Design Show
We are excited to announce our incredible line-up of artists for The Maxon 3D and Motion Design Show (formerly C4DLive) the Siggraph Edition. This free, fully virtual event will feature presentations covering VR and AR, character animation, VFX, motion design and more, presented by the world’s top artists using Cinema 4D, Redshift and the Red Giant suite of products.
Speaker Highlights Include:
- Creating “Star Wars: The Last Stand” with Sekani Solomon. Sekani will demonstrate how he used Cinema 4D to create the dynamic, engaging short film, Star Wars: The Last Stand.
- The Secret to Photo-Real Visual Effects with Clinton Jones, Show Runner at Corridor Digital. Clinton will explain how to integrate photo-real objects into live action footage.
- Using VR and C4D to Make Gestural 3D Assets with Collin Leix, animator at Gunner. In her presentation, Collin will demystify how to use Cinema 4D and VR tools Oculus Medium and Oculus Quill to easily create gestural and organic 3D models.
- Tips for Character Animation in C4D (and Anywhere Else!) with Alex Parker. Alex will walk through some of her go-to methods for designing and animating compelling characters in Cinema 4D.
- Plus, Maxon, Red Giant and Redshift fan favorites Noseman, Rick Barrett, Simon Walker, and Adrian Cruceru, will show off some tips and techniques as well as answer audience questions from the chat.
Learn More: Cinema 4D
Learn More: Redshift
Learn More: Red Giant Products
Tuesday July 21, 2020
Reason Studios
Your Reason to Stay Inside
We are all staying inside right now, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t hang out together, talk about music and create interesting things in Reason together. We’re inviting you all to join our social distancing hangouts.
The Reason Studios livestream with Ryan and Stefan.
Time: 2:00 pm PT | 5:00 pm ET
Watch the Livestream on Youtube
Learn More: Reason
Wednesday July 22, 2020
Avid
Mixing Orchestras & Broadcast
Join Avid’s ROBB ALLAN as he discusses the challenges involved in mixing orchestras with our international panel of engineers featuring special guests:
TIMO VIRTANEN (The Voice of Finland, Dancing With The Stars, SuomiLOVE, Idols)
- Microphone Techniques
- Working with Conductors and Musical Directors
- Challenges with Orchestral Musicians
- Sound Reinforcement vs. Amplification
- Plug-Ins
- Dynamics
- Main Stereo-pair and Spot/Accent Miking
- XY, AB or Mid-Side Stereo Techniques
- Time Alignment of Microphones
- Binaural and Immersive Audio
Time: 9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET
Wednesday July 22, 2020
Reason Studios
Your Reason to Stay Inside
We are all staying inside right now, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t hang out together, talk about music and create interesting things in Reason together. We’re inviting you all to join our social distancing hangouts.
Join Reason artist and producer Daktyl on Twitch
Time: 2:00 pm PT | 5:00 pm ET
Learn More: Reason
Thursday July 23, 2020
Reason Studios
Your Reason to Stay Inside
We are all staying inside right now, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t hang out together, talk about music and create interesting things in Reason together. We’re inviting you all to join our social distancing hangouts.
Join house producer iamdrabbit on Twitch
Time: 7:00 pm PT | 10:00 pm ET
Learn More: Reason
Thursday July 23, 2020
Reason Studios
Your Reason to Stay Inside
We are all staying inside right now, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t hang out together, talk about music and create interesting things in Reason together. We’re inviting you all to join our social distancing hangouts.
Join sound designer Adam Fielding on Twitch for a live Reason stream
Time: 12:00 pm PT | 3:00 pm ET
Learn More: Reason
Monday July 27, 2020
Red Giant
Demystifying Post-production | Color Correction and Grading: Designing Creative Looks & Grades
Join us for a weekly series of interactive webinars, featuring industry experts, covering essential concepts and techniques for post-production, hosted by our Director of Training Simon Walker, CSI.
Color Correction and Grading (MAGIC BULLET SUITE)
Designing Creative Looks & Grades
Webinar schedule (with registration links for future sessions) PDF download link: https://bit.ly/demystifying-post-production
Time: 9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET
Learn More: Red Giant Products
Learn More: Maxon Cinema 4D
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