11 Oct 2010

Iowa Motion Picture Association Special Effects Seminar

By Iowa Film Office
The Iowa Motion Picture Association invites you to attend our Special Effects Seminar.  This informational session will be conducted by Paul Steffensen of Dane Art Studios, www.daneartstudios.com.
Attendees will receive an informative overview of what special effects are. Included will be a discussion and brief history of the categories  of special effects, a synopsis of various pioneers and specialists in this field, video-taped examples of films and local productions. Attendees will gain a general knowledge of what is involved in creating special effects, how to plan for them, and what c an be accomplished.

About Paul Steffensen
Paul started in the film industry in 1987 and has worked on numerous films, made-for-TV movies, local & national TV commercials, and music videos.  He has extensive knowledge in Art Direction, Set Design & Construction, Custom Props, Storyboarding, and Special Effects.  His credits include PBS, Hallmark TV, Discovery Channel, Pepsi, Iowa Lottery & PowerBall, and independent films.  Paul was nominated for an Emmy for the Hallmark movie Harvest of Fire 

Special Effects Seminar Details

When: Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 

Where: Worldwide Amplified, 700 Locust, Skywalk Level, Des Moines

Seminar Agenda
I.          Special Effects
  • What are they?
  • Define special effects
  • Basic Principles
  • Categories
  • Pioneers and Specialists
II.        Special Effect Specifics
  • How did they do that?
  • Effects in combination
  • Imagination and Inventiveness
  • Creating a special effect
  • What do you / we need to know?
  • The process - concept to creation
  • Books and reference material.
III. Discussion. Questi ons and Answers
  • Hypothetical scenarios
  • FX solutions

Cost:
$25 - IMPA Members
$35 - Non-IMPA Members
$80 - Class and Membership Fee

Learn more and register here: http://impasfx.eventbrite.com/
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