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| On April, TBD 2010 at 10:30 AM pacific standard time, I'll be offering a free introductory class to Iclone 4. This is one of many classes I will be teaching depending on the demand for it. While the other classes are not going to be free, they will be priced so that everyone can afford them. $35 per person. Lessons will be two to three hours plus 30 minutes for Q&A session. The classes will also be project based so by the end of the class you will see a mini project from start to end. 
Topic I will be covering in my classes are:
1) Intro to Iclone4 (Learn the XYZ's to navigate iclone like a pro) (FREE ALWAYS!)
2) Modeling in IC4 using primitives (it includes simple texturing techniques as well) and then for the second part of the class we will have Advanced modeling for creating custom props (using sketchup and 3d exchange)
3) Texturing in IC4 (learn what the different types of textures are for, what UVs are and how you can use them to your advantage).For the second part of the class we will talk about Advance texturing in IC4 (learn how to combine all the texturing types and shaders to create realistic materials for your scenes)
4) Lighting in IC4 (Learn how to light to tell your story). Second part of the class we will learn the Advanced Lighting (Learn how to combine IBL with HDRI and tone mapping to get the best lighting scenarios possible out of iclone)
5) Animation in IC4 (Learn keyframing and path animation to create fantastic flying logos and more!). Second part of the class we will talk about Advanced Animation ( learn to control your character using motion files and poses using the motion layer editor)
6) Effects in IC4 ( learn how to use particles, flex meshes, dynamic props, layering,etc)
Class dates:
Modeling class: saturday December 12th, @ 10:30 AM
Texturing class: Saturday, December 19th @ 10:30 AM
Intro to iclone 4: Sunday December 27 @ 10:30 AM (FREE)
Lighting class: Saturday, january 9th @ 10:30 AM 2010
Animation Part 1 class: Saturday, February 20 th @ 10:30 AM 2010
Animation Part 2 class: Saturday, March 20 th @ 10:30 AM 2010
Effects class TBA soon
Detail breakdowns for each class will be available when the classes are offered. Also remember that while you don't have to take them all I would strongly recommend it,specially if you are a beginner, but of course you can also take only the ones you are interested in. I know when i say that people should take all the classes i'm offering, it may sound a little self serving but, if you take the classes you will see how interdependent knowing the GUI is to modeling, modeling is to texturing, and texturing is to lighting, and lighting is to animation. That i feel that anyone that jumps in into a single class, like lighting for example, they might feel lost because they missed so much from the previous classes. All my classes build upon each other, so that by the end of all the courses, you will have a very, very strong solid foundation to make your visions come to life. 
Teaching method:
While anyone can become a master of all RL softwares/tools with enough practice, not everyone is classified as an artist because they mastered them. And that is what Iclone is, a tool, a tool to help you express your visions.
In my classes, im not just going to tell how to use the tools, but how you can apply it in an artist way to help you unleash your visions. I will also teach some basic principles, for example:
1) In modeling, i will teach you to push a model to its limit without making it heavy. I will show you what can be done texturally without having to model it.
2) In texturing, I will show you how different material behave in real life and show you how to recreate them in the Iclone world.
3) In lighting, I will teach the basic principles and them show you how to translate that with Iclone lights, IBL,HDRI, and tone mapping.
Well I think you get the point by now. I'm going to teach iclone from an artist point of view, because anyone can teach you that 2+2=4, but an artist can also show you how if you turn a four upsidedown you can use it as a chair in iclone. 
The introduction class will always be free and I will be giving it once a month depending on how many people sign up. The seats are limited, 15 total, so sign up! What are waiting for, the intro class is FREE! Plus for all those who join the class, they will receive a $5 dollar discount toward the next class. 
So who Am I?
I'm a 3d artist with 20 years experience.
I have worked on two major TV series ("Star Trek : Voyager" and "Deep Space nine"). Also worked for Disney, Nickelodeon, and Electronic Arts as a senior artist and an Art Director. I've also done movie trailers and music videos, as well as worked on six animated feature films. So if you ask yourself, does this guy have any experience? Does he know what he is talking about? well what do you think.
How does it work?
you sign up and I will send you a link for a GOTOMEETING place on saturday. You follow the simple instructions and you will see my screen on your computer and watch me work first hand. Simple and effective. All you need is a good connection.
Who should attend?
Anyone who would like to learn Iclone's workflow for creating a shot.
Anyone that wants to learn to move around the GUI so that it does not get in the way of your creativity.
Anyone that would like to pick up some cool tips and tricks.
For the people out there that dont know if this class would benefit them or not, I will say this:
1) do not let the word introduction to iclone fool you. While the class is targeted at the beginner there are tips and trick even the pros can use.
2) Free does not mean barely useful information. In this class there is so much useful information about all the areas of iclone, that I really recommended that you write everything down. Yes, there is that much.
Still dont believe me? check out these quotes from people that took the class already:
"in some circles i am considered an iclone 'expert' but i gotta tell you i learned a lot from the this class - chris has an easy way of teaching that helps you retain the pointers - and lotsa pointers was shared"
"This class was really helpful - there are so many little shortcuts and functions I knew nothing about. Thanks so much and I highly recommend these classes."
"Highly recommend everyone to give at least the intro a look see. Lots of good advice and how to's for the investment of some of your time."
"Thanks a lot, This class was exactly what I needed to get started..."
"Good tips and definitely worth the time. Thanks"
"Great class. The use of hot keys is a big help. It was very nice that you repeated yourself on the importent spots.
This is how it should be done. Big Aplause.  "
"I loved the intro class on iclone 4. Very well done and learned a lot of things. Shortcuts were specially helpfull. Thanks. I will probably sign up for your next classes...i believe it´s money well spent if you´re serious into learning this great tool. Congratulations Stuckon for your time and thanks for the extra half hour of teaching."
With recommendations like this, how can you go wrong? So dont be shy, even if you are an intermediate user, i can assure you will get something out of the class. I'm doing this for anyone that wants to get moving in iclone, even if you dont take any of the other classes, I really dont mind you joining, there is zero obligation or expectation of further commitment. I'm also doing this for the people that do want to further their skills by taking my other classes, because once they see me zipping around the GUI the might wander how im doing that. And that is another reason why im giving this class as well.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Stuckon3d
PS: feedback is always welcomed.
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| | Count me in. do i need to PM you, or this is just enough? Thanks a lot. I´m looking forward for your class. |
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| | stuckon3d, can ou confirm you received my PM? For some reason after i sent it, it doesn´t appear at the sent items...strange. Is this normal? |
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| | Is there any way it could be recorded somehow? I would love to see it when i am awake. Timezones are not always friendly you know. Its a very very good idear you got there.
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| safegaard (11/4/2009)
Is there any way it could be recorded somehow? I would love to see it when i am awake.
Timezones are not always friendly you know.
Its a very very good idear you got there.
Hi Safegaard,
recordings are allowed at your own risk if you know how to do them, however it will be for the individual's personal use only, any posting of my class on the net or sharing with others would be illegal.
However, if enough people from your timezone are available, I could set up a second class during the day that will suit people from opposite timezones. So tell me, when its 1pm here in california, what time is it in your neck of the woods?
I'm a total night owl so I would not mind giving a class at 11pm my time if this helps alot of people out there.
take care,
Stuckon3d
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