AIGA Hampton Roads

Final Cut Pro X Workshop with Hunter Chapman

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:40:50 -0500

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In this workshop, you'll see how Final Cut Pro X redefines post-production for film and video professionals. Come explore the dynamic new interface, learn about options for importing your media, and discover powerful new ways to organize it. Create a project, assemble clips on the new Primary Storyline, learn some basic editing techniques, then find out how you can export and share your media.

When: Monday, January 23
Where:...

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AIGA's Official Position on SOPA

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:23:16 -0500

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AIGA's position on SOPA, the House bill "Stop Online Piracy Act," is that the bill in its current form should not be enacted, although we agree with the original principle behind the bill, which was to protect creative property from wanton theft and piracy online. The form the legislation took in seeking to protect creative property, principally entertainment, ended up severely...

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AIGA Hampton Roads Mentor Program

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:21:47 -0500

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Our brand new mentor program brings together local design students with successful professionals in the industry. Students who participate are interested in furthering their knowledge within the field and starting a career.

This 16-week program will run the course of one (1) school semester. Mentors should be individuals looking to help, encourage, and inspire up-and-coming local design students. Mentors must make themselves available to meet...

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Start Norfolk

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:25:02 -0400

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Join passionate local leaders and entrepreneurs sharing ideas, forming teams, and launching startups...all over the course of a weekend! Find out how you can be a part of it all at http://startnorfolk.com/.

2011 Board Nominations & Elections

Mon, 23 May 2011 08:32:11 -0400

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Here is your chance to take a turn at keeping our AIGA chapter moving forward. Join the Board of Directors or nominate someone who you think will be a great fit.

Submit your nominations or volunteer now!

AIGA Hampton Roads is constantly growing and seeking to improve. If you have great ideas for the chapter, want to make a difference or just want to help out then join the board or...

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Help Heal Japan

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:07:10 -0400

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A Benefit Concert for Japan Disaster Relief

$10 dollar general admission donation at the door
Sponsor Boxes also available

Supporting
- American Red Cross
- Operation Blessing

Live Bands
- Gridlock 64
- Joint Therapy
- JoAnna Lynne
- Red Stapler Band

Date: Saturday, April 9
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Granby Theater, Norfolk VA

Aperture Showcase: Wedding Photography with Justin Hankins

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:02:36 -0500

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Join wedding photographer Justin Hankins as he showcases pictures from a wedding that he recently photographed in South America. Justin will take you through his Aperture workflow and explain why he loves using this powerful professional application to handle all his RAW images. In addition, Justin will discuss how using Aperture helps his process and reveal some tips and tricks for creating incredible photographs.

Date: March...

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Hampton Road's 1st Annual Tattoo Arts Festival

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:13:08 -0500

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The Hampton Roads Tattoo Arts Festival promises to be an unforgettable event and the first of its kind in the area. The show plans to attract a wide variety of artists from around the globe, specializing in every style of tattooing imaginable. Over the weekend, there will be live tattooing for the public, fully-catered concession stands, and various bars throughout the convention hall. Other events will include live music and entertainment,...

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Art | Everywhere - Call for Submissions

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:36:30 -0500

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Never mind the galleries and museums; Art | Everywhere isn't that kind of show. For eight remarkable weeks, empty storefront windows along Granby Street in Downtown Norfolk are being transformed by art. We invite you to join us in re-envisioning our citycelebrating Downtown's color and culture.

Artist proposals due by March 4, 2011.

For more information visit: arteverywhere.net
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Hampton Roads Web Developers' Brigade: Monthly Meetup

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:32:08 -0500

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A monthly gathering for local developers.

Topics for discussion involve anything relating to development, design (UI), and promotion of websites and web applications.

Date: Monday, January 24th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location:...

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Wedding Photography on the Mac with Aperture: RESCHEDULED

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:29:02 -0500

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Due to weather conditions, this evenings event at the Apple Store has been rescheduled. Stay tunned here and the MacArthur Apple Store site for future updates.

Made on a Mac with Benjamin Mace

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:57:43 -0500

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Made on a Mac with Benjamin Mace, Multimedia Designer

Award-winning multimedia designer Benjamin Mace uses a Mac in his everyday workflow to create design pieces for Fortune 500 companies as well as small studios. Join Benjamin, a published Flash author, instructor, and avid contributor to the design community, as he showcases some of the work he has created on his Mac for advertising, video game design, animation, information architecture,...

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Board Meeting: Monday October 4th

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:28:26 -0400

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As a reminder, board meetings are open to current and prospective members. If you'd like to get involved in helping the chapter, plan to come out on the first Monday of any month.

We meet at 6:30pm at Holiday Inn:Ashley's restaurant. Its a great opportunity to get involved and meet the board.

"Exit Through the Gift Shop" at the Naro

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:40:23 -0400

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Friday, July 23rd through Thursday, July 29 at NARO Cinema

Banksy is a graffiti artist with a global reputation whose work can be seen on walls from post-hurricane New Orleans to the Israeli segregation wall in the West Bank. Fiercely guarding his anonymity to avoid prosecution Banksy has so far resisted all attempts to be captured on film. Exit Through the Gift Shop is the story of how an eccentric French shop keeper and amateur film maker...

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Northside Skate Park: Artwork

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:37:05 -0400

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The City of Norfolk, Virginia seeks to commission an artist to create artwork for the new skate park.

Artists are invited to submit qualifications to create a fun, bright, edgy piece that will serve as a signature marker for the park. The exterior artwork should express to visitors the function and philosophy of the skate park and speak to the skateboarding community. Skateboarding has served as an outlet for many over several decades and...

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Robert Alton McCullough: A Retrospective Exhibition June 12 - Sept. 11

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:50:01 -0400

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This exhibition honors the contributions of Robert McCullough to the ODU Art Department and the greater art community. An endowment to support the Robert McCullough Graphic Design Scholarship will be partially funded by an auction of this work at the close of the show on September 11 in the Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries. In addition to the exhibition, the work can be previewed before the closing auction at...

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edUi 2010 Conference on Web Design

Tue, 25 May 2010 22:04:34 -0400

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November 8-9, Charlottesville Virginia

Through a rare speaker lineup, including internationally recognized experts and industry peers, edUi provides inspiration, tools, and techniques to help web professionals address the challenges we share improving the experience of our users online.

This conference is targeted towards web professionals at institutions of learning, but with a focus on the universal theories and methods of web design,...

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Board Meeting: Monday June 7th

Tue, 18 May 2010 12:17:03 -0400

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As a reminder, board meetings are open to current and prospective members. If you'd like to get involved in helping the chapter, plan to come out on the first Monday of any month.

We meet at 6:30pm at Holiday Inn:Ashley's restaurant. Its a great opportunity to get involved and meet the board.

Preview Q&A: AIGA Design Derby

Wed, 12 May 2010 14:55:56 -0400

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In anticipation of Thursday's Design Derby, check out the Q&A with our very own Krystal Werner, over at AltDaily.com

2010 Board Nominations & Elections Are Here

Tue, 04 May 2010 23:42:53 -0400

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Chapter board elections will be held in two weeks, and if you've ever thought about getting involved, now's a fantastic time to do so. Volunteers are needed to keep the chapter moving forward. You (yes, you!) can help the chapter continue to thrive.

The following positions are up for election:
Secretary
Committee VP - Membership
Committee VP - Programs
Committee VP - Sponsorship
Committee VP - Volunteer Coordinator
Officer at...

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TNCC Motion Graphics Symposium

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:36:43 -0400

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Where do Ideas Come From?

According to Mike Goedecke, Founder and Creative Director of Belief Design in Santa Monica, California, you can find creativity in everything, no matter what your profession. The essence of Belief's "passion to create" is an embodiment of the energy, vision and creative spirit of Mike Goedecke.

Goedecke graduated with honors from USC's Graduate Cinema and Television Program, earning him an MFA. "Rhythm,"...

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Johnny Cupcakes Suitcase Tour

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:18:48 -0400

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Our friends at Just Cupcakes are hosting Johnny Cupcakes on his 2010 Suitcase Tour. Check it out to see branding done right, and enjoy a delicious cupcake while you're there! Monday, April 5th at 7pm at Just Cupcakes in Hilltop.

Art & Copy: Local Review

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:33:40 -0500

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In anticipation of tomorrow's showing of Art & Copy, volunteer Michael Laborde as authored a review of the film. You can check it out over at AltDaily.com and remember to make plans to attend Wednesday's screening.

In Memory of Lindsey Wasley Lewis

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:47:57 -0500

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I'm terribly sad to report that Lindsey Wasley Lewis lost her long battle with cancer on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. at Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. She bravely fought through months of pain and passed away at peace.

Lindsey was a friend to many and a strong supporter of AIGA. She served as a board member during the chapter's starting years. She will be deeply missed.

Her family asks that in lieu of flowers a...

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AIGA 50 - Entries Due

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:19:46 -0400

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AIGA 50 is a biennial juried exhibition that showcases 50 of the strongest examples of design produced in the Mid-Atlantic region during the past two years. Presented by AIGA DC, the exhibition will be judged by a panel of experts in communication arts and design, evaluating work from print, narrative, and interactive media. Entries are due this Friday, October 30th. Details here.

Digital Paper Show

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:18:43 -0400

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Come and see the various paper products and accessories that can be used in the digital printing arena.

Presented by: BW Wilson Paper Company
Thursday October 8th, 2009 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Crown Plaza
6521 West Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23230

RSVP by October 5th
bshumaker@bwwilson.com or 800-868-2868

How Do You Doodle?

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:20:50 -0400

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A CALL FOR DOODLES

You are invited to participate in a new community collaborative project - the Doodle Wall. Unique to Norfolk, the Doodle Wall will feature the doodles of Norfolk's citizens regardless of age or occupation. Be a part of the creative energy and donate your doodles. For more information, click here.

Apple Presents: Aperture with Justin Hankins

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:22:52 -0400

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Free workshop, open to all photographers.

Join professional photographer Justin Hankins as he discusses his Aperture work flow and how Aperture helps him make the best of his shots. The workshop will be held on Monday September 28, 2009 from 6pm until 7pm at the Apple Store in MacArthur Center.

To see more details and RSVP, please visit here.

Adobe Users Group Color Correction Workshop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:18:56 -0400

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We'll look at color correction in Adobe Photoshop. Every time we have a new version it seems like there are more tools to help with color correction. We'll go over all of them, in depth, as well as give examples.

We'll also be giving away some books, and other paraphernalia. We'll give details about giving away a creative suite as well as details about the new group.

How Are We Doing?

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:18:44 -0400

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AIGA Hampton Roads is nearing its 5th anniversary as a chapter, and we couldn't have gotten here without you. In that spirit, we'd love for you to help us shape the future of the organization by completing this short survey. As a token of our thanks, we'll select TWO random survey participants to win $50 Apple Store gift cards. AIGA members can take advantage of the recently announced...

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