2011 Workshop Descriptions

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FILM TRACK

ARLEDGE ARMENAKI

Camera Dating

Should I try a lot of cameras before I commit to one? What camera should I buy? Find the right camera for you and your budget. What are you planning on filming and what is your market? - define whether it is a documentary, narrative, or personal filmmaking.

Shooting the Gideon Experience

Join Arledge as he films some of the workshops, special events, and interviews taking place during Gideon. Hands-on experience for the aspiring filmmaker!

ARLEDGE ARMENAKI & CHERYL ARIAZ WICKER

Shooting the Gideon Experience

Join Arledge as he films some of the workshops, special events, and Cheryl Wicker's Christian Movie Connect

interviews taking place during Gideon www.ChristianMovieConnect.com.

Hands-on experience for the aspiring filmmaker! Contact Arledge Armenaki arledge@gmail.com for more information.

Art of the Interview

There are various facets to a simple interview: set-up, proper lighting, shot composition, clean audio, preparing questions, as well as tips for camera operators, interviewers and interviewees, etc. Learn how to create a dramatic, comedic or natural look during the interview and how to shoot a subject with a BLUE or GREEN screen backdrop. Join Arledge and Cheryl to learn how to enhance your interviews. Mock on-camera interviews and critiques for aspiring on-camera talent and professionals wishing to polish their interview skills as the interviewee.

ART AYRIS

Financing your Media Dream

The hard fact of life is that without some level of financing-media doesn't happen. Art Ayris has successfully helped raise and manage over $100 million in non-profit and for-profit funding. In this session, he provides a wealth (n.p.i!) of information on private capital, PPM's, angel networks, accredited investors, venture capital, grants, SBA, forming non-profits, joint ventures, and more. This course can save you a lot of heartache and most importantly-help you in locating financing for your project.

KATRINA COOK

How to have a well cast Independent or Low-budget film (for Filmmakers)

Next to having a great script and a clear vision, casting great actors is the best thing you can do to improve the odds of your film succeeding. This workshop will give you tips on how to locate good actors & have a successful audition regardless of the size of your budget.

TAUN CORTADO

Going Worldwide

Creating and marketing media content that will reach beyond an American audience.

Producing Effective Evangelical Media for Asia

How a Westerner can reach the Eastern culture of over 4 billion souls.

KYLE SAYLORS

Music Video Shoot with Erica Lane (5 Parts)

Earn credits for your resume!

Part 1: Prep - Lighting & Locations

Transform your productions with set-design and lighting. In this session we will prep and light the location and walk through the conceptualization process for the video. Learn all the small details that you will need in prepping the set and perfecting the lighting. During the entire process, you will have interactive answers with the director. Watch the transformation as a plain location transforms into a full music video set.

Part 2-3: Welcome to the Real World

(Directing, Cinematography and Running A Set)

You are in the middle of the action: hair, make-up...and as the cameras roll you'll see movie magic before your eyes, because you are the crew. This is a two-part four hour session of real-time, fast and furious shooting. You will also see and learn directing techniques, performance, and developing innovative shots that will wow the audience. Watch the monitor to see the magic come alive!

Part 4: Editing

Come inside the editing room and be a part of the process as we make shot selections from the video footage. Also get editing tips from the pros and see firsthand how editing will make or break your production.

Part 5: Color Correction

Why can't my shots look like the ones I see at the movies? Color correction is simply the most overlooked part of almost every independent production. Your jaw will drop as the footage transforms into a beautiful final product. Be a part of the process by selecting which style works best for this project. This is an insider look at the programs, equipment, and the secrets that bring your projects to a level you never dreamed possible.

CHRISTOPHER SHAWN SHAW & GARY VOELKER

The 168 Mini-Shoot

CREW NEEDED: DP (preferably with equipment/accessories), Gaffer/Lighting, Sound Mixer, Editor, Composer, Production Assistants, etc. Meet Saturday, August 6, in the Mountain Laurel Hotel Lobby at 12:45 PM. Leftover shoot will be Sunday, August 7, at 3:00 PM. If interested and want additional information prior to Gideon, contact Christopher Shawn Shaw at christophernorthcal@gmail.com.

The goal is to screen this short AT the Gideon before everyone leaves! And get credits for all your hard work!

CHRISTOPHER SHAWN SHAW

168 Film Project (Part 1 of 2)

Write of Passage Basics/Regular Competition Basics/Hands-On Writing. 168 Video Example(s).

168 Film Project (Part 2 of 2)

Pre-Production/Production/Post-Production. How To Make The Film Well.  168 Video Example(s).

GARY VOELKER

Visual Effect

Walk through the layers of a single visual effect shot to see from scratch how it is built. Learn the art of digitally altering and enhancing the imagery of your footage to achieve a consistent, polished, professional look to your visual effect.

CHRIS WEATHERHEAD & CLARENCE FELDER

Secrets of Producing, Film Festivals & Self-distribution


Find out the behind the scenes strategy and success of All For Liberty, the feature film winner of nine international film fest awards, three national historical society awards, a distribution deal with John McLean Media and continued great audience response. Learn how you can work these concepts into your feature or short film strategy!

CHERYL ARIAZ WICKER

Working on a Film Set and Looking Like You Belong There

Moving beyond the dazzle of the lights to the reality of a working film set may leave a first-timer in for a few surprises. Learn how to prepare for your day on set, how to observe proper protocol during your on-set experience, and other important concepts such as making the most of your time and connections on set. After this class you will be sure to impress both cast and crew alike.

 

ACTING TRACK

 

SHELLY BALLESTERO

 

Stage Image Do's and Don'ts (Part 1 and 2)

 

Trends come and go but your message stays the same. This fun and informative workshop includes: How to stay focused even when your audience is not. Don't be an on-stage distraction. Performance vs. authentic stage presence. Be yourself - original. Presentation/attitude starts the moment you leave your home. Pointers given on making an entrance. Tips & exercises for best speaking voice. Your best style (colors etc.). A streamline outline. Model/professional makeup tips *plus* demonstration. Give your best TV Interview/Radio Interview. And tips on getting booked again. Need to drop a size before that TV interview? Gotcha covered on that too!

 

Makeup 101

 

Learn the do's and don'ts of professional makeup application. There will be plenty of participation as you discover how to use the right tools and right products and most importantly, how to get the right application.

Makeup 101 will prepare you for your headshots and media settings.

 

SHELLY BALLESTERO & JACOB WALKER

Facing the Camera

 

Find out how to prepare for your professional head shot plus lithographic reproduction tips, lighting tricks, what not to wear, quick makeup tips, and learn poses that minimize flaws and maximize the positive. Plus you will gain insight on how to communicate with your photographer to get the look you want.

 

KATRINA COOK

 

Auditioning for Film

 

How to's & tips. Covering everything from prep to arrival.

Highly recommended prep for Your Chance to Audition workshop.  

 

Cold Reading Workshop

 

Covering the basics of cold reading, with hands on opportunity to prepare scenes for reading, then opportunity to perform and receive feedback and direction.

Excellent opportunity to develop skills for auditioning. Class is limited to 12 participants (contact Katrina at katrina@katzkasting.com).

Non-participants welcomed to observe the workshop.  

KATRINA COOK & KYLE SAYLORS

Casting Call for Music Video Shoot

Here's your chance to be an extra in Erica Lane's next music video.

KATRINA COOK & CALLAN WHITE-HINMAN

*NEW* THIS YEAR - Your Chance to Audition

(Just like you would for a film role or commercial project)

Audition for a real casting director and an acting coach in this simulation of the real thing. Huge opportunity to get individual feedback on your audition, to learn and grow. "Auditioning for Film" (Katrina Cook) and "Quality Acting..." (Callan White-Hinman) highly recommended to prepare for this workshop. For ages 16 and up. Katrina is offering a similar workshop in the Kids Track for ages 13-15.

CALLAN WHITE-HINMAN

Quality Acting - Essential Things to Be Able to Do (3 Part Workshop)

Great to get the part, but then what do you do with it?

Learn the basics needed for quality acting for film. Hands-on acting exercises, script work, character development, honest acting instruction and more. This is a progressive 3 part class - each session building on the last. Highly recommended to attend all 3.

BONNIE JOHNSON & BRIAN BIRD

SCENE SHOP
for Writers/Actors

Writers who would like to hear a scene from their script read by actors can e-mail their scene (8 pages/4-6 characters max) in .pdf standard screenplay or stageplay format to Bonnie Johnson - bonnie28@carolina.rr.com.

You may submit one long scene or two short ones, as long as the total is only 8 pages.
The submission deadline is July 18, 2011. Please keep in mind that since this is a Christian conference, there should be no profanity in the scenes you submit.
Actors, Bonnie will cast all scenes before the conference begins with those who have already registered and will send them the material 5-7 days before it begins.  She will also give the writers a schedule showing the contact information of the cast and what time slot they've been assigned.  

During the Scene Shop, actors will do a seated reading of the scenes, after which Brian Bird will give his feedback on the material.    

ALL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES ARE INVITED TO WATCH.

MICHAEL JOINER

 

'LA Style' Acting Techniques and Tips on How to Prepare for the Role

For directors and actors. Secrets that make actors more effective on camera.

 

CHISTOPHER SHAWN SHAW & GARY VOELKER

 

The 168 Mini-Shoot

EXTRAS NEEDED: Actors, here's a chance to add to your resume! Extras needed during the shooting of this short film. Meet Saturday, August 6, in the Mountain Laurel Hotel Lobby at 12:45 PM. Leftover shoot will be Sunday, August 7, at 3:00 PM. If interested and want additional information prior to Gideon, contact Christopher Shawn Shaw at christophernorthcal@gmail.com.

The goal is to show this short at the Gideon before everyone leaves and see yourself on the big screen!

 

GRAPHIC'S TRACK

BEN AVERY, ROLAND MANN & KEN RANEY

Graphic Novels: from Concept to Bookshelf

How do you start on a Graphic Novel? How do you work with artists? How do you construct the story? How is a Graphic Novel like a novel or a screenplay? How is it different? What make a good Graphic Novel? What is pacing? How do I squeeze a 300-page novel into a 150-page graphic novel?  What age range reads graphic novels? Does it have to be about superheroes? How do I get it printed/distributed? 

Join Ben Avery, Roland Mann, and Ken Raney as they answer these and many other questions about the mechanics of the graphic-story medium.

BEN AVERY

Using Comics to Promote or Supplement Your Project

Comic books and graphic novels are a unique medium that grabs audiences with its visual flair and use of both words and image to tell a story. In this session, explore with comic book writer/editor Ben Avery how to use comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics to promote or supplement projects in other mediums, such as film, music, novels, and more. Touching briefly on how graphic storytelling works, this session will mainly focus on how comics can be used to build new audiences and give your current audience new content, along with what it takes (time, talent, and money-wise) to make it happen. We'll also talk about Twinkies.

ROLAND MANN

Visual Storytelling

This session will introduce attendees to the basics of visual storytelling and deals with collaborative creative process: that which involve more than just the writer. Aimed at potential writers, graphic novelists, filmmakers, animators, video game designers and comic book creators. Attendees will discuss script formats and the difference between text on the page and text off page/screen. The session will also introduce the concepts of story flow, point of view, camera, rising and falling action, directional flow and other visual storytelling concepts.

How To Supe-up Your Protagonist

Intriguing stories are what keep your audience glued to your work...intriguing heroes (or protagonists) are what propel your story. This session will introduce a strategic set of hints/ideas/suggestions to make your protagonist/hero more interesting and memorable and is targeted at visual storytellers.

KEN RANEY (Director)

What is a Graphic Novel?

Is it a movie on paper? Or a story with pictures? Join illustrator/writer, Ken Raney as we look at the definition, history, and current trends in graphic storytelling from the earliest newspaper comics, to current and significant graphic novels, to the "motion" comics now appearing on the internet, tablet computers, and smart phones. We will also explore some of the significant milestones, creators  and innovators in the graphic-storytelling medium.

e-Book Covers - They're Not What You Thought

Synopsis: Cover designs for e-Books require some key considerations vs. a typical print book cover. Make sure yours get noticed! Join illustrator/designer Ken Raney as we look at the design considerations for a compelling eBook cover that gets noticed, communicates well, and looks as professional as the writing inside. We will look at typography, stock photography, illustration, and other considerations including some case histories for a strong eBook cover.

 

MARKETING TRACK

ART AYRIS

It's A Mad Mad Digital Wordl

Kingstone Publisher Art Ayris shares insights and tips onthe growing digital delivery markets for books and comics.

TORRY MARTIN

Shameless Self Promotion/Secrets to Free Publicity

Learn to successfully market yourself or your project for maximum exposure at minimal cost. (16 page handout)

The Power of Networking

Torry Martin shares tips on the Christ-like way to network during your time at Gideon.

DR. JAYCE O'NEAL

Your Personal Networker

This workshop allows you share your interests, visions, and ideas at the begining of the conference, so that Dr. Jayce O'Neal will personally help connect you with anyone and everyone that you need to know by the end of conference. You might be shy or you might just want that extra edge, either way attend this workshop and get your very own networking friend to help connect you to the who's who of the Gideon Conference. THIS IS ONE WORKSHOP YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS!!!

The Idea Consultant

Do you have a story idea, but want to improve it somehow? Are you unsure how you should use your creative talents? Do you simply need help generating ideas? If so, than this opportunity is just for you. Dr. Jayce O'Neal is a professional coach and consultant who wants to help you with your projects, dreams, and goals.

The Idea Consultant is for:

Actors*Writers*Directors*Producers*Or even those who don't know what they are yet

How could an Idea Consultant work for you:

You have a story idea but something seems to be missing. You have a script, but some of the dialogue is a bit stagnant. You have a book idea, but it just isn't original. You have lots of ideas, but just don't know what to do first.

You have a script and are ready to produce, but you need to find a unique location. You want God to use your talents, but you're not sure how. You simply want fresh eyes or a new opinion.

If the Idea consultant is something you think you can benefit from, then set up a one-on-one appointment with Dr. Jayce O'Neal right away, because spots are limited. jayce@jayceoneal.com

ANGELA WALKER

Everything I Needed to Know About Marketing I Learned from Weight Watchers

You don't need to reinvent the wheel. Unless you're a genius whose brain is constantly churning out marketing ideas, you don't have to spend your time coming up with them. Besides the energy you lose, you run the risk of not knowing if they will work or not.

Save yourself time, energy, and money by copying ideas from time-tested winning campaigns and applying them to your project. We'll look at different marketing campaigns and borrow from the best. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Marketing for Dummies

Usually you'd have to spend over $150 and buy 15 pounds of books (or 15 mb of memory on your iPad/Nook/Kindle) to get all of this wisdom. Today, we're compacting it into one 45 (or 50, or whatever time frame) minute session with some basic guidelines for running a successful campaign.

Includes topics like: Don't Make Me Think, Waiting for your cat to bark?, Letting Go of the Words, You Are What They See, Call to Action, Eat That Frog!, Brandwidth, Getting Things Done, and When Angels Sing.

JACOB WALKER

 

HEADSHOTS

Available during conference!

 

Basic Profile: Needing a professional headshot for your blogs, Facebook, business cards, and other marketing channels? This simple session will provide you with a quality set of digital photos that bring out your personality and character. You will receive a 30 minute photo session and your choice of three images made ready for web and print use.

Compensation: $35. Additional photos above three - $5 each. Photos provided by web download, full rights included.

 

Professional Image: You will receive a private session lasting over an hour, with many images to choose from. You select up to 6 of your favorite images to be fully retouched. Expert make-up artist Shelly Ballestero will bring out best features while photographer Jacob Walker works with your headshots to give you the best possible professional opportunity. Session may include studio and natural outdoor setting.

Compensation: $65. Additional photo above the six included - $8 each. Photos provided by web download, full rights included.

Contact Jacob for appointments, Jacob@winepresspublishing.com

JOSIAH WILLIAMS (DIRECTOR)

Branding Demystified

Discover the keys to position yourself and communicate your unique offering. Go beyond just theory into how to build a successful brand tailored for your personality. Discover why most people do not brand themselves well and what you can do to jumpstart the process today.

Websites Are Dead: Build an Online Connection

Explore various tools to elevate your site to an active, dynamic, and engaging business, community, or ministry. Learn cool tools you can implement into your active site and avoid the graveyard of mediocre websites online. Explore how to be more connected with your audience and how to use your website as platform for all marketing endeavors.

Publishing for Your Audience

Ever thought about writing a book? Gain an understanding of today's publishing world and how you can take advantage of one of the most timeless mediums to reach people today - books. In this workshop we will explore the many publishing options, how a book can help expand your message and market, and keys to getting started. Learn how to be audience-focused for better success.

GARY ZELASKO

Distributing Your Christian Film

Gain insights from the distributor of the eight-time film festival award winning Christian film, Lost Boy: The Next Chapter. Learn about...marketing and distributing with affinity to ministry groups and organizations which can multiply your time and investment, a limited release theatre model, affiliate marketing, the different forms your content can take and product line extensions.

Reaching the Church Market

Gain insights from the distributor of the eight-time film festival award winning Christian film, Lost Boy: The Next Chapter.  Learn about a break-even way to reach the large Christian church market with your film.

Could Your Film Run on Television?

Gain insights from the distributor of the eight-time film festival award winning Christian film, Lost Boy: The Next Chapter. Learn how to syndicate a film to the broadcast television market.

ANGELA WALKER, JOSHIAH WILLIAMS & GARY ZELASKO

Marketing Panel

Gain answers to your questions, hear collective ideas, and gain insights from the various marketing track speakers. This engaging and an often entertaining workshop promises to be supportive and fun.

 

 

 

MUSIC TRACK

 

Our Music Faculty provide us with Worship Music each morning and entertainment each night with the Coffee House Series prior to our Film Festival.

SPECIAL EVENT!

 

Lamon Records & Gideon present

The First Annual Music Artist Talent Search & Songwriting Competition

 

The Music Artist Talent Search will have the top 10 finalists compete Sunday night, August 7, 2011 to be dubbed the next great Christian singer! They will perform before a panel of judges and the Gideon audience. The winner will be announced Tuesday night, August 9, 2011 during the Banquet & Awards Ceremony and will receive a 4 song EP produced by Grammy nominated and Dove Award winning producer Dave Moody in Nashville. The Songwriting Competition winner will also be announced Tuesday evening at the banquet and will receive a publishing contract with one of Lamon's BMI, ASCAP or SESAC affiliated publishing companies.

Winning composition to be recorded by the winner of the Artist Grand Prize!

 

ERICA LANE

 

Vocal Technique and Performance Strategies for Singers

 

This is a crash course on improving vocal skills and projecting yourself in front of an audience.

You will be put on the spot in this class.

 

Securing Bookings and Touring as an Independent Artist

 

Wonder how to start singing in front of audiences? There are literally a hundred ways.

 

Balancing Act: Promoting yourself vs. Keeping focus on God

 

Being a singer, author, speaker, actor, or anything that requires you to promote yourself can keep you wondering if you are doing it for the right reasons.

 

DAVE MOODY (DIRECTOR)

 

Music in our Culture Today

 

Music is everywhere today...radio, tv, motion pictures, commercials, cell phones, internet, arenas, churches, etc. Learn how to navigate the ever changing world of music.

 

DAVE MOODY & JOHN REES

 

Songwriting Critiques

 

Play a CD of your song for our professionals and get their first impressions,

advice and tips on your songwriting.

 

JOHN REES

The Art of Songwriting

This workshop will cover such topics as song structure, lyric secrets, melody, and more.

 

 

ERICA LANE, DAVE MOODY & JOHN REES

 

Strategies for the Independent Artist

Panel and audience discussion, Q & A, and exploration of the Independent Artist in today's music industry.

 

SCREENWRITING TRACK

BRIAN BIRD

Screenwriting, Part 1

It's All About Act One - Making the Audience Fall in Love

Screenwriting, Part 2

The Hero's Journey and the Mythic Orchestra

The Adapter's Survival Guide

Essentials for both novelists and screenwriters in order to survive the adaptation process

BONNIE JOHNSON & BRIAN BIRD

SCENE SHOP
for Writers/Actors

Writers who would like to hear a scene from their script read by actors can e-mail their scene (8 pages/4-6 characters max) in .pdf standard screenplay or stageplay format to Bonnie Johnson - bonnie28@carolina.rr.com. You may submit one long scene or two short ones, as long as the total is only 8 pages. The submission deadline is July 18, 2011. Please keep in mind that since this is a Christian conference, there should be no profanity in the scenes you submit. Bonnie will cast all scenes before the conference begins with actors who have already registered and will send them the material 5-7 days before it begins. She will also give the writers a schedule showing the contact information of the cast and what time slot they've been assigned. During the Scene Shop, actors will do a seated reading of the scenes, after which Brian Bird will give his feedback on the material. ALL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES ARE INVITED TO WATCH.

TORRY MARTIN

Basics of Screenwriting (Parts 1 & 2)

If you've never written a screenplay before, then this is the class for you. Learn the art and craft of screenwriting from beginning to end.

(67 Page handout to be emailed to attendee's after classes.)

GARY VOELKER

Cinematic Storytelling

Learn how to rely less on voice-over or other dialogue techniques and focus more on cinematic techniques to convey your ideas and shape your stories visually.

Screenwriting: Story Elements and Character

Scene development - Story events and conflict - Fully developing characters that your audience will care about. Because if the audience doesn't care about the character, they won't care about the film. Also learn how to use conflict to engage the audience. Followed with a Q&A.

RUSTY WHITENER

novelist + screenwriter + producer = movie

Rusty Whitener will share from his heart and experiences, focusing on the link from Novelist to Screenwriter to Producer. Time to seriously consider your novel or good idea becoming a movie. Producers are always looking for good stories and fresh ideas and published novelists have a fan base or built-in audience that love their stories. A good screenwriter is the key link in the chain! Just as a house cannot be built without a set of blueprints, a movie cannot be made without a screenplay. Here's the chance for the body of Christ to come together! After Whitener shares there will be a Q&A and group discussion, time allowing. This session is open to anyone and everyone.

Those interested in the craft of writing should also note and take advantage of these workshops offered during the "Summer in the Mountains" Novel Retreat. Gideon attendees CAN take the Novel Retreat workshops.

 

SPRITUAL TRACK

TORRY MARTIN

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: Discovering Your Calling/Finding Your Gift

Torry uses scripture, his personal testimony, and humor to encourage us to take bold steps in using our gifts to glorify God.

DR. JAYCE O'NEAL

Creativity, Faith, and Personal Boundaries

Whether you are an actor, writer, producer, or a little bit of everything, you will have to make tough decisions at some point during your career. Some people live in legalism, while others fall to compromise. This class delves into the spiritual aspect of the creative process. This workshop will challenge you to set personal boundaries, ask you what you believe, and why you believe it in the first place.

Whether you are new or a veteran to Gideon, this course will challenge and encourage at the same time.

CHERYL ARIAZ WICKER

Devotional: God Brought Hollywood To Me

Despite life's seemingly impossible challenges and disappointments, faith is the driving force that carries us past the barricades we feel are standing in between ourselves and our dreams. Cheryl Wicker's personal testimony candidly examines the power of God in shaping our future and the possibilities provided through faith.

KENT C. WILLIAMSON

Why Tell Stories?

Does God want you to be a Christian in the film industry? What does it mean to be devoted? Why does your worldview matter? Kent C. Williamson will share from Matthew 13, from his heart and from his twenty-plus years of experience shooting features and docs in places like small-town America, dusty Uganda and the jungles of Cambodia and Vietnam.

 

*NEW* TECHNO TRACK

BRIAN STEWART

 

Flash & HTML5 - What Content Creators Need to Know

 

Just as the dust settled on the Blu-Ray / HD-DVD battlefront, a new format war erupted. Apple squared off against Adobe (and Google, etc...) over the use of Flash on the web and on mobile devices. But the people most impacted are not necessarily media consumers, but rather media creators. There is a lot of propaganda, and a lot of misleading information being throw around by the companies involved, so find out what you, the content creator, need to know (and in plain, non-technical English too)!

 

Content Hosting - Getting Your Stuff Out There - And Getting Paid For It Too!

 

So what's the best way to get eyeballs (or ears) on your masterpiece? Everyone knows about YouTube - but how do you make money from your hard work? Lots of smart folks in established media companies are wondering these same things, so don't expect a magic formula for making millions overnight. But you can expect an overview of ways to host your content online, be it video, audio, or interactive apps or games. We will also be looking at on-demand services like Amazon CreateSpace, Amazon Instant Video (formerly Unbox), and iTunes, as well as subscription options, and platforms like the Apple App Store. We will also briefly cover some of your technical options for hosting your web site.

 

Interactive Content Everywhere! A Content Creator's Guide

 

Do you have the transmedia bug? Want to create an iPad game to go with your book? Have an idea for a cool iPhone/Android app that will enhance your brand? Then this class is for you! We will be looking at the platforms, technologies, and potential problems with providing interactive content such as games and small applications across the web, the iPhone/iPad, Android, etc. This class will be high level overview for content creators, designed to arm you with the information you need to oversee the bringing of your idea to life. This will be a fun skim across the surface of this topic - so don't worry about being dragged down into the programming abyss.

 

NETWORKING TABLES

Anyone attending the Gideon, whether students or faculty, may take advantage of our networking tables located in the Exhibit Hall in Spilman Auditorium. Please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure the best possible outcome for all involved.

GUIDELINES:

 

  1. Tables will be available for displaying of materials beginning Saturday afternoon, August 6, and will remain available through Thursday morning, August 11.
  2. There will be NO individual tables. You must share table space. Try to keep promotional materials within a 2' X 2' area.
  3. DO NOT leave anything considered of value on these tables.
  4. Absolutely, NO SELLING. You may display your CDs, DVDs, novels, or other paraphernalia on these tables, but monetary transactions are strictly prohibited. Sales of product may only be conducted through the LifeWay Bookstore (Items sold in the bookstore apply to Gideon Faculty only).
  5. Any 'questionable' items displayed on these tables may be removed at the discretion of the Gideon Directors.
  6. Product left behind after the Gideon has ended will be donated to charity or thrown away.

ACTORS TABLE


Specific tables will be reserved solely for the benefit of our actors.These will be located in the same area as the other networking tables, which is in the Exhibit Hall of Spilman Auditorium. Poster boards (and tape!) will be provided so that you may display your headshot. You may also want to leave at least 25 copies of your recent headshot/resume, business cards with contact information, demo reels, and whatever other printed material you have to sell yourself! These will be available to anyone who wishes to take them.

 

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