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Evoto AI - Beyond the Basics with Mark Wallace

Tue, May 26, 7–8:30pm ET Live Online

This seminar is for CreativeLive subscribers only. Not subscribed? Start here! This is the second class in Mark's series on Evoto AI — and now we're going deeper. In this class, we're diving into some of Evoto's most exciting tools: AI Color Match and AI Lab. AI Color Match lets you pull a look from any reference image and apply it across your entire session instantly — consistent color grading across hundreds of photos without touching a single slider. We'll also get hands-on with AI Lab, where things get really fun. Remove unwanted people from a shot, drop your subjects into virtual sets, and clean up distracting background objects — all without ever leaving Evoto. Come ready to play, experiment, and leave with tools that will seriously change how you edit. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Mark Wallace. What You'll Learn How to use AI Color Match to instantly apply consistent color grades across a full session How to remove people, eliminate distractions, and build virtual sets using AI Lab Practical techniques you can bring straight back to your next editing session Who It's For Anyone who has spent time in Evoto — whether you've taken Mark's first class, explored it on your own, or just started poking around Editors who want to speed up their color grading and retouching workflow Anyone curious about what AI can actually do inside a professional editing tool How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time. About the Instructor Mark Wallace is a photographer based in the United States. Best known for his web-based video series Digital Photography One on One and Exploring Photography sponsored by Adorama. Millions of people have watched Mark’s videos on YouTube, and the numbers continue to grow. Mark has a strong social media following on Facebook and Twitter, where he spends time interacting with viewers and workshop attendees. In 2014, Mark left the United States to embark on a 2 year world wide adventure. He visited 28 countries and captured thousands of unique photographs across the globe. In 2016, Mark decided to give up planes, trains, and automobiles and is now exploring the world on his motorcycle.

Wood Burning with Jade Scarlett

Mon, Jun 1, 7–8:30pm ET Live Online

This seminar is for CreativeLive subscribers only. Not subscribed? Start here! The class introduces beginners to the art of pyrography, the process of decorating wood with controlled heat. Wood burning combines drawing skills with temperature control and patience to create detailed linework, shading, and texture. In this session, participants learn how to safely operate a wood burning tool while developing foundational techniques that produce clean lines and dimensional effects. The lesson also covers tool setup, surface preparation, line control, basic shading, and simple design transfer methods. Participants will practice creating consistent strokes, adjusting pressure and speed for tonal variation, and building contrast through layered burns. By the end of the session, attendees will complete a small finished design and feel confident continuing their exploration of pyrography.This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Jade Scarlett. What You'll Learn Understand what pyrography is and how wood burning works as controlled drawing with heat. Set up tools and surfaces properly, including temperature settings, tip choice, and wood preparation. Practice line control and basic strokes using steady speed and pressure for consistent results. Create shading and value through gradual build-up and layered burns. Transfer designs and plan simple compositions for beginner-friendly success. Finish pieces safely and understand basic tool care and storage. Who It's For Beginners who have never worked with a wood burning tool DIY enthusiasts interested in handmade home decor or gifts Artists looking to expand drawing skills into a new medium Crafters curious about adding texture and detail to wooden surfaces Anyone interested in learning a creative, hands-on skill safely and confidently Required Materials Wood burning tool with adjustable temperature (beginner-friendly kit recommended) Assorted interchangeable tips (universal, shading, and fine point tips) Smooth, unfinished wood surface (basswood plaques or panels recommended) Pencil and eraser Fine grit sandpaper Heat-resistant surface or protective mat Safety gloves (optional but recommended) Mask or proper ventilation setup Optional: graphite paper for transferring designs, ruler, stencils How to Join This class is available exclusively to CreativeLive subscribers. Not a subscriber? Join here. The class will be delivered via Zoom-style live sessions through CreativeLive. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to registered subscribers prior to the class date. About the Instructor Jade Scarlett is a watercolor artist, modern calligrapher, educator, and confessed craftaholic. It is her deepest belief that people can be happier and more fulfilled when expressing themselves creatively, and she's intensely passionate about teaching and making art accessible to all. Her desire is to uplift and encourage everyone to live their best creative lives. Her motto in life is “Make art, feel happy!"

Vector Creation – Drawing Without the Pen Tool with Jason Hoppe

Tue, Jun 2, 7–8:30pm ET Live Online

This seminar is for CreativeLive subscribers only. Not subscribed? Start here!This course is a practical Adobe Illustrator class that shows how to build polished vector artwork without relying on freehand Pen Tool drawing. In this session, Jason Hoppe demonstrates how to treat Illustrator as a structural sandbox, using basic shape tools and smart path editing techniques to construct clean, professional graphics with precision. By focusing on a powerful set of tools—including the Direct Selection Tool, Corner Widgets, and the Convert Anchor Point Tool—you’ll learn how to reshape points, refine curves, and build complex objects from simple rectangles and circles. The class breaks down how to manipulate paths more efficiently so you can create icons, flat-style objects, and vector assets with more confidence and control. Whether you’re new to Illustrator or want a faster, more structured way to work, this class offers a streamlined approach to vector construction that doesn’t depend on strong drawing skills. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Jason Hoppe. What You'll Learn Deconstruct complex objects by breaking them down into foundational shapes. Manipulate paths with precision using the Direct Selection Tool. Use Corner Widgets to create variable-radius corners and smooth organic curves. Convert anchor points cleanly between sharp corners and smooth curves. Build professional vector assets from simple rectangles and circles without using the Pen Tool. Who It's For Beginner graphic designers who want to create high-quality vector graphics without relying on the Pen Tool. Icon and UI designers who want to build clean, symmetrical assets from geometric shapes. Illustrators and marketers who need to quickly prototype professional digital assets, technical diagrams, or flat-style vector objects. Self-taught Illustrator users who want to strengthen their fundamentals and discover more efficient path-editing techniques. How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time. About the Instructor An Adobe® Certified Expert and Adobe® Certified Instructor, Jason Hoppe has accrued more than 17 years’ experience in high-end production training, photo retouching, color correction, and creative workflow management. In fact, Jason has been performing high-end electronic production since the industry’s inception. Also during this time, Jason has taught prepress and electronic design to hundreds of Seattle-based creative professionals and aspiring designers in a variety of settings, including one-on-one tutoring, classroom instruction, live webcasting, and large group training. He currently teaches the Adobe® Creative Suite at The School of Visual Concepts, Luminous Works and Seattle Central College and was the founding Instructor at CreativeLive.

Non-Destructive Editing: The Power of the Appearance Panel with Jason Hoppe

Tue, Jun 9, 7–8:30pm ET Live Online

This seminar is for CreativeLive subscribers only. Not subscribed? Start here! This course is a practical Adobe Illustrator class that shows how to build more flexible, scalable vector artwork by mastering the Appearance Panel. In this session, Jason Hoppe demonstrates how to stack multiple strokes, fills, and live effects onto a single path or editable text object without duplicating paths or losing original geometry. Throughout the class, you’ll explore how appearance stacks work across paths, groups, and layers, and how this approach can help you create more complex vector assets while keeping everything live and editable. Instead of expanding artwork and creating cluttered files, you’ll learn how to work in a more efficient, non-destructive way that saves time during revisions and makes files easier to manage. Whether you’re designing vector graphics, text effects, or interface elements, this class offers a smarter workflow for building clean, professional Illustrator files that stay responsive and easy to update. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Jason Hoppe. What You'll Learn Edit assets non-destructively by applying, stacking, and modifying multiple fills, strokes, and live effects without expanding paths. Build responsive text styles with complex treatments, offsets, and backgrounds that automatically update when text changes. Reduce file complexity by consolidating layered designs into a single clean vector path or group. Save advanced appearance stacks as reusable Graphic Styles for faster workflow and consistent styling. Use the Appearance Panel to create more flexible, scalable Illustrator files that are easier to revise and manage. Who It's For Graphic and UI/UX designers who want to build smarter, scalable assets and interface elements that respond to content changes. Typography and lettering artists who want to create layered text effects without converting type into outlines. Production artists and vector illustrators who need to clean up over-layered files and work more efficiently. Self-taught Illustrator users who want to move beyond basic drawing into more advanced non-destructive workflows. How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time. About the Instructor An Adobe® Certified Expert and Adobe® Certified Instructor, Jason Hoppe has accrued more than 17 years’ experience in high-end production training, photo retouching, color correction, and creative workflow management. In fact, Jason has been performing high-end electronic production since the industry’s inception. Also during this time, Jason has taught prepress and electronic design to hundreds of Seattle-based creative professionals and aspiring designers in a variety of settings, including one-on-one tutoring, classroom instruction, live webcasting, and large group training. He currently teaches the Adobe® Creative Suite at The School of Visual Concepts, Luminous Works and Seattle Central College and was the founding Instructor at CreativeLive.

Adobe Illustrator: Shape Builder vs. Pathfinder with Jason Hoppe

Thu, Jun 11, 7–8:30pm ET Live Online

This seminar is for CreativeLive subscribers only. Not subscribed? Start here! Shape Builder vs. Pathfinder is a practical Adobe Illustrator class that shows how to create precise vector artwork by mastering two of Illustrator’s most important construction tools. In this session, Jason Hoppe breaks down when to use the Pathfinder panel and when to use the Shape Builder tool so you can move beyond tracing or drawing objects manually and start building them with more speed and control. Through hands-on creation, you’ll explore the differences between these tools and learn how to add, subtract, and refine geometric shapes into clean, professional assets. The class focuses on building production-ready logos, icons, and illustrations with better symmetry, smarter structure, and more efficient workflows. Whether you’re refining brand marks, cleaning up overlapping vector paths, or trying to work more confidently in Illustrator, this class offers a clearer and more professional approach to vector construction. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Jason Hoppe. What You'll Learn Choose the best tool for building logos, icons, and illustrations. Construct clean geometric artwork by adding and subtracting basic shapes. Build non-destructive artwork using Compound Shapes in the Pathfinder panel. Optimize vector artwork with better symmetry and professional grid-based structure. Understand when Shape Builder offers a faster, more intuitive workflow than Pathfinder. Who It's For Intermediate graphic designers who want a faster and more professional vector creation workflow. Logo and branding designers building balanced geometric marks from grid systems and primitive shapes. Illustrators and vector artists who want to clean up overlapping paths and optimize files for print or digital use. Self-taught Illustrator users who want to move beyond basic tools into more efficient professional workflows. How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time. About the Instructor An Adobe® Certified Expert and Adobe® Certified Instructor, Jason Hoppe has accrued more than 17 years’ experience in high-end production training, photo retouching, color correction, and creative workflow management. In fact, Jason has been performing high-end electronic production since the industry’s inception. Also during this time, Jason has taught prepress and electronic design to hundreds of Seattle-based creative professionals and aspiring designers in a variety of settings, including one-on-one tutoring, classroom instruction, live webcasting, and large group training. He currently teaches the Adobe® Creative Suite at The School of Visual Concepts, Luminous Works and Seattle Central College and was the founding Instructor at CreativeLive.

In-Camera Creative Artistry - Gels, Smoke and Shutter Drag with Alain Martinez

Thu, Jul 9, 1–2:30pm ET Live Online

This seminar is for CreativeLive subscribers only. Not subscribed? Start here! This creative portrait class shows how to transform ordinary shoots into bold, memorable images using practical in-camera techniques. In this session, Alain Martinez demonstrates how to use colored gels, smoke, shutter drag, rear-curtain flash, and other tools to create portraits with more drama, movement, and visual impact. Through multiple live scenarios, you’ll see how these effects come together in real time, from initial concept to final execution. The class focuses on achievable techniques that can be used on a wide range of shoots, helping photographers create images that feel more stylized, dynamic, and client-ready without relying on heavy post-production. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A with Alain Martinez. What You'll Learn How to combine video light and flash in the same image. How to freeze motion with flash for sharper, more intentional results. How to create more drama and atmosphere in a portrait. How to use simple tools to produce striking in-camera effects. How gels, smoke, shutter drag, and rear-curtain flash can add creativity and energy to your images. Who It's For Intermediate photographers who want to add more creativity and stylized effects to their portraits. Advanced photographers interested in combining flash, continuous light, and motion techniques. Portrait photographers who want to create bolder, more memorable client work. Creatives looking for practical in-camera effects that can be applied on real shoots. How to Join This class is available exclusively to CreativeLive subscribers. Not a subscriber? Join here. The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time.

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