Studio 688

Private Event
2015-02-21 08:00 - 23:55, 2015-03-14 00:00 - 23:59, 2015-04-17 08:00 - 23:55 UTC

A Behind-the-Scenes Workshop on Self-Publishing
2015-04-02 18:30 - 21:00
In 2014, Caitlin Horton and Rebecca Phillips self-published Memphis Type History: Signs and Stories from Just Around the Corner. In this workshop, Caitlin will spill the beans on every behind-the-scenes thing she did to successfully create, market, and sell her book. The best part is… you can do it too!
By the end of this workshop, you will know all the steps to self-publishing your book and have an action plan to help get you started. Even if you decide to find a traditional publisher, you will be able to put everything I teach you into practice to promote and sell your book.
We’ll cover:

The pros and cons of self-publishing versus using a traditional publisher
Branding and positioning your book in the market
Marketing your book before you even write it
The importance of editing and book design
Using presales to fund your project
How to price your book
How to get your book onto shelves in bookshops and stores
Book signings, events, and more

Join us for a fun night of bookworm talk that will inspire you to get your idea onto shelves and into the world!

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Photoshop for Beginners Workshop
2015-04-16 18:30 - 21:00
You take great photos, but you’re unsure about how to give them that extra polish in Photoshop. Photographer Lisa Mac will teach you everything you need to know to correct lighting issues, smooth out those wrinkles, and make sure every smile sparkles. You’ll even learn how to create images with text for social media, flyers, mixed media, and more.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll know how to create wall worthy images from your most treasured photographs and wow your friends with your new design skills.
This workshop is perfect for: bloggers, makers, moms, dads, anyone just getting started with photography
To follow along, please bring a laptop loaded up with a copy of Photoshop or Photoshop Elements and 3-5 high resolution image files. Don’t have Photoshop yet? Here are the links to get Photoshop Elements or Photoshop.

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Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator Workshop
2015-05-06 18:00 - 20:00
Adobe Illustrator is an amazing application for designers and illustrators! However, many beginners find it overwhelming and difficult. Getting started can be tough because of the large amount of tools and effects Illustrator offers.
In this workshop, Matt Ladner will provide new users with a strong foundation for working with Illustrator. You’ll leave with the skill set to create amazing vector graphics in only a few hours.
Just think, you could be making your own t-shirts like this!

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Making Videos for Your Business for Beginners Workshop
2015-05-28 18:30 - 21:00
Are you a small business owner, blogger, artist, or entrepreneur who wants to make great promotional videos? Are you ready to share your smiling face, beautiful products, and happy customers on YouTube?
In just one evening, videographer Brandon Griffin is going to teach you everything you need to know to shoot, edit, and upload your videos.
Whether you’re working with an iPhone or a fancy DSLR, this workshop is for you.
You’ll learn how to put your ideas to paper just like the pros do when planning your video shoot. You’ll understand how to choose the perfect angle for shooting your subject… and how to finish it off with flare using easy to understand software that you probably already have on your computer.

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