Gameslab

Interactive games are predicted to become a huge part of the screen industry. Gameslab aims to give beginners skills and knowledge about how to make games, inspire them and encourage the growth of networks and teams to go on to produce more content in the future.

Over the course of six Saturdays participants will engage in a series of case studies / seminars presented by local games experts where an element of games production is broken down and examples are shown.

Half of the workshop time will also be devoted to participants producing their own simple flash game. This will give them a tangible outcome and provide hands-on practical training in the entire production pipeline. A final show and tell will showcase the games to other screen practitioners.

GamesLab is proudly supported by the SAFC & the Department for the Premier and Cabinet.

Introduction to Flash

Flash has redefined the way people approach web design. Flash is also a powerful set of tools for basic 2D animation and even allows designers to build games and other interactive interfaces.

Over this intensive weekend Introduction to Flash will walk you through the essential features of the program including drawing tools, importing bitmaps and vectors, animation, masking, working with symbols, Action Scripting basics, music and sound effects, the deconstruction of a complete Flash site, and much more!

With a maximum of five participants and the luxury of your own work station you have the opportunity to learn at your own pace.

A basic knowledge of HTML will be beneficial for this workshop.

Colour, Motion Graphics & Design

This workshop and seminar offers an insight into the tools and ideas to create high quality broadcast design, motion graphics, colour grading and correction.

Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics refers to a variety of onscreen elements from movie titles to animation, the design around images can create a new world for your film or video. Often seen in commercial, corporate and music videos, screen design is an exciting opportunity for animators, graphic designers and editors.

Colour grading enhances the look for a film or video. It is used to fix exposure and lighting problems on the set. Often the last step in the filmmaking process, a good colourist can create character, emotion and tension.

Featuring some of South Australia’s most talented industry people from Rising Sun Pictures, Resin and Oasis, who pull back the curtain on their secrets.