6 Illusion courses

MIXING TECHNIQUES STAGE 1 EVERY TUESDAY FOR SIX WEEKS 5pm - 9pm Imagine a gloriously painted landscape; as well as the main subjects, you see patches of sky and ground and maybe some things you don't notice on your first exposure. In mixing, we are trying to create a detailed 3D illusion, just like in this painting. But how can this be done?

Easel Weasel Weekly Art Workshops - Peak District Fun, informative and relaxing for any ability in beautiful surroundings run by Denise Cliffen, professional artist.

Easel Weasel Weekly Art Workshops - Peak District Fun, informative and relaxing for any ability in beautiful surroundings run by Denise Cliffen, professional artist.

Please come along and join me at my art workshops in acrylics, linocut printing and soft pastels in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District.  Whether you are on holiday or living nearby, a novice or experienced - everyone is welcome.   I am a professional artist and was a heat semi-finalist in Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year competition, I have exhibited with the Royal Society of British Artists and Royal Society of Marine Artist Mall Galleries, London. Wednesday workshops are located at my home studio. You have a choice of working in acrylics and/or mixed media, soft pastels or linocut printing.  Subjects include: landscapes, still life, abstract, portraits, etc. The workshops are fun, relaxing and informative. I also hold a Saturday Art Workshops advertised on Craft Courses! I have a relaxed and informative approach to working with acrylics and mixed media and other techniques. I was a professional muralist for 11 years, specialising in trompe l'oeil (trick of the eye) techniques.  Although photo realism painting in acrylics was essential in creating a painting illusion, I have also worked more recently with impasto and mixed media using acrylics which is an enjoyable and liberating experience.   I was a former member of the Association of Professional Muralists and have appeared on television and radio. I have a friendly dog called Phoebe! What's included in the price? Refreshments plus lunch included in day workshop price.   The workshops are suitable for any age or experience, maximum class size of 4.  Contact Denise for a list of materials required if you are supplying your own.  Alternatively I can supply all materials for an additional £10.00 on the day. Cancellation policy Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Adobe After Effects CC is the industry leader in video compositing software, offering an exciting and versatile array of applications for the creation of professional moving image work. On this course you will learn a range of visual effects and animation techniques, working between Photoshop and After Effects to create videos which explore text based motion graphics, character animation, green-screen compositing, 3D landscapes, motion tracking and lots more in-between. Alongside technical exercises the tutor will screen and discuss relevant artists, designers and filmmakers, providing both the technical skills and inspiration to create your own professional motion graphics work, filmic special effects or experimental artists video. Computer experience is required. Week 1 This week we will create a short video that combines text, still image and video layers. Through this exercise you will learn how to: * Navigate the workspace on After Effects * Set up a project and select a video format * Introduce video to the timeline and split layers * Change the position and scale of layers * Introduce basic text * Use selections in Photoshop to create a still image composition * Import this composition into After Effects to create a composite video. Week 2 This week we will look at basic animation techniques. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: * Use Photoshop to great multi-layered elements for animation * Import these Photoshop elements into After Effects * Work with key-frames and interpolation * Add motion blur * Duplicate and pre-compose animated elements * Create a parallax effect to give the illusion of depth * Apply blending modes * Work with the puppet tool to create moving joints for an animated character Week 3 This week we will look at converting 2D photographs into a 3D virtual space to provide depth and movement. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: * Convert a 2D image into a 3D space * Set up a multi-layered diorama in Photoshop * Import this into After Effects and position the layers within 3D space * Create an animated camera move through 3D space * Apply depth of field Week 4 This week we will look at working with green-screen compositing to place a live action figure within an animated backdrop. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: * Work with the Keylight filter * Adjust colour balance and tone * Composite the figure against an animated background * Introduce shadows and highlights * Use the green-screen figure to create a silhouette Week 5 This week we will look at applying masks to footage to create cutouts, as well as exploring different applications for effects. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: * Work with masks * Use the Roto-mask tool * Apply time re-mapping * Work with ‘Particle Playground’ and similar effects Week 6 This week we will look at working with the paint panel to create animated drawings, as well as using motion tracking to attach a text element to a moving point within a video clip. Finally, we will cover how to output your final project, adding sound effects and applying a basic edit. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: * Create text based motion graphics (kinetic typography) * Apply motion tracking to live action footage * Render your project * Add sound to your video   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Courses are subject to minimum enrolment. Please register early, within five days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation. Please read our cancellation policy before booking. Students, anyone over the age of 65, and those in receipt of any form of benefits can claim the concessionary price, offering a 10% discount on the full course price. Valid proof of eligibility must be produced on the first day of the course. Please use the code CONCESSION when prompted at checkout.

Dermaplaning uses a medical-grade surgical blade in short strokes at a 45 degree angle to remove the surface layer of dead skin, debris and hair Dermaplaning aims to make your skin’s surface smooth, youthful, and radiant. It’s also used to remove “peach fuzz,” the short, soft hairs on your face. Please confirm dates and availability with us prior to purchasing WHY TRAIN IN DERMAPLANING? * Dermaplaning is suitable for all skin types * A single dermaplaning session is able to remove around 2-3 weeks of built up dead skin cells and debris from your skin. * Dermaplaning is completely pain free and non-invasive. * The technique may look similar to shaving, but it is much more effective because the blade being used is able to get right against the top layer of skin. * There is no need to worry about the hair growing back darker- dermaplaning targets the vellus hair (peach fuzz) that grows back the same size and colour. In addition, the way the surgical blade cuts the hair does not create the illusion of a thicker hair. * You can charge £30-£60 per session (depending on your location) WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR? Those who have NVQ Level 2/3 Beauty. If you do not have any experience then you can do our VTCT Level 2 Facial Massage & Skin Care COURSE CONTENT * Skin physiology revision * Types of Hair and Hair life cycle * Pre-Procedure considerations * Contraindications * Post-Procedure * Health and safety implications * Practical demonstration Dermaplaning protocols * Combination treatment protocols to boost the effects of the Dermaplaning procedure * Hands on practice – you are able to receive a treatment as well as perform the treatments COURSE DURATION & COST Home study with one day practical Dermaplaning £400 WHY CHOOSE US? * This course will allow you to offer the most on trend and in demand treatments that are results driven. The key to a successful business is to offer services that clients will want to keep coming back for. All of the treatments within this diploma have proven results which will support you in customer retention. * We do not offer online courses for treatments that require the skill that can only be performed in front an experienced trainer. We ensure we offer a practical course that allows you to work on 2 models per treatment. We want you to be confident in the skill so you can start your business straight away. * We are not an Academy and we take pride in this. This means we offer more than just training you in a skill. We understand how difficult and overwhelming it can be to start a new business and our ethos is to provide guidance and support to get you started. * All our sessions have an option of 1-2-1 sessions for a personalised experience and have a maximum of 4 students per session. * Your journey with us doesn’t end in the practical training session. When you train with Elixir Skin Training you become a part of our brand. We stay in touch with all our graduates and provide that motivation to get you going, which you will not find in large Academies. Quality of training is important but so is what comes after- we support you in every aspect because we want to see you build your business. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Categories: Advanced Skin Care Courses