Garrick Chow & Creative Workshops

Garrick Chow

Garrick Chow spoke to the UCDA audience in Savannah and Seattle, garnering rave reviews. He returns to present Preparing Your InDesign Documents for the iPad. As the popularity of digital eBook readers continues to grow, it’s become increasingly important for you to offer your publications in a format that’s friendly with devices like the Kindle and iPad. In this session, lynda.com author Garrick Chow walks you step-by-step through the process of tweaking your existing inDesign documents and converting them into the ePub format for viewing on the iPad. Garrick will also provide an overview of the options that are available for distributing your publications to the iPad, and how to convert them to other eBook formats for use on devices like the Kindle and Nook.

Garrick also will present iMovie in an Hour. These days, video is a must-have option for creating that rich media experience, and Apple iMovie is the easiest way to import, edit and share videos. In this session, Garrick will show you everything you need to know to go from raw footage to final product, including how to edit video and audio, and how to share your movies over a personal website or via facebook and YouTube. It’s easier than you think to get started creating video content!


Optional activities: Creative Workshops

There are many optional activities planned—from tours and mini workshops to morning walks and publication speed dating. Check the blog often for more information on these amazing options. The Creative Workshops will help you create elements that can have many applications:

Light Painting Workshop: The Dutch Masters knew what they were doing in their use of light, and that drama was best achieved if only a part of the painting was lit. With a few simple tools, it’s possible for anyone with a camera and an imagination to make painterly, artistic still life images. Join photographer Earl Richardson, and leave this session with an image and the skills to make even the most mundane of items look beautiful. Its simple and it’s fun, and you’ll come away with a technique that has unlimited potential for it’s use.

Watercolor Workshop: Join artist and illustrator Dale Cochran, who is also senior creative director at Clemson University, for a watercolor painting workshop on the patio (weather permitting). Dale will walk you through basic tips and techniques for painting an Arizona-themed still life. Come away with a new appreciation for this painting medium and a keepsake work of art.


Workshops have additional fees, and space is limited so register early!