The 2017 incarnation of the Nickel Film Festival is in full swing, including its workshop program. This year there are a couple of workshops that are of special interest to game developers:

THE NICKEL PRESENTS: EXPLORING CNA’S ANIMATION PROGRAM WITH JAMES GRACE

Tue June 20, 3:30 – 5 PM, LSPU Hall Cox & Palmer Second Space
Pre-Registration Required. Free Admission
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Following a short animation screening, instructor James Grace from the Digital Animation program at CNA will cover the origins and methodology of what they do, how it’s different from other programs, and why it’s been so successful. If you have questions about the history, economics, labour market, and international accessibility of this work, this is the workshop for you.

Register online: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-nickel-presents-exploring-cnas-animation-program-with-james-grace-tickets-34558930692

 

THE NICKEL PRESENTS: HOW TO YOUTUBE WITH MATT SHEA

Thu June 22, 3:30-5PM
LSPU Hall Cox & Palmer Second Space. Pre-Registration is required.
$10 /$5 students

With more than a million followers, YouTuber Matt Shea is one of the biggest local vloggers. He actually makes a living playing video games. You can learn more about how Matt does what he does in this workshop.

This vlogging workshop participants will set up and record an episode, and Matt will cover:

• How to reach your audience
• Confidence in front of the camera
• Setting up your Camera
• Audio and video editing
• Basics of your YouTube Channel

Register online: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-nickel-presents-how-to-youtube-a-workshop-by-matt-shea-tickets-34559241622

 

Are you headed to the Nickel? Let us know how it goes!