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SUMMARY:Fall Improv Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Fall Improv Workshop Series by the Friendly Heretic Theatre Company\n\nIn the theme of shedding leaves and autumn transformation\, we’re offering an exciting workshop series! What does it feel like to loosen up rigid patterns and beliefs about theatre\, about improv\, and our selves? What are the unique rewards of trying on new characters and strategies? What are the unique rewards of honest improv\, whether it comes out as comedic or not? What discoveries can we make when we let go of what we think we know?\n\nFor 6 weeks we’ll combine improv theory\, games and scene work to bring out fresh perspectives. This series is just as much meant for those brand new to improv as it is for those with plenty of improv experience. We all have some firm-ish beliefs about this artform\, which means that we all have exciting new discoveries to make within it. In the spirit of improvisation\, the unique gifts of everyone who joins the series will help to shape it. The only prerequisites are: an interest to learn and explore\, an enthusiasm for camaraderie\, and the willingness to try something new (regardless of your current experience level).\n\nClasses will be taught by Kevin Nunn.\n\nKevin is a professional and brilliant improv performer and teacher on a decades long journey. He aspires to ignite the flame of improv passion in as many hearts as he can. He is all around good human with an autistic slant and an absolutely undying passion for improv theory and the art of discovery. Kevin now makes his living in a non-theatrical profession\, and in the spirit of separating art and commerce as much as possible he refuses to profit financially from teaching improv. Part lecture and part workshop\, his classes are participatory and inspiring as students join in an exploration of the expanding possibilities of improvisation.\n\nDates & Times: Mondays 7pm-9pm\, Oct 20th – Nov 24th\n\nLocation: 10Carden Shared Space\, in the Activity Room\n\nCost: Pay what you can\, even if that’s $0. We aspire to make participation in improv accessible to everyone. Similar classes in the area cost $10-$20 per. All of our proceeds go directly toward theatre company overhead and to fueling our local theatre community. All teaching and executive board efforts are volunteered.\n\nSign Up: Send us a message on our social media channels\, or an email to friendlyheretictheatrecompany@gmail.com.\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendlyheretictheatrecompany?igsh=MWN6b3E0NDhicDk1\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19TvaHtgeV/
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/fall-improv-workshop-series/
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SUMMARY:Closed Captioning & Audio Description for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Discover the essential skills of creating accessible media content in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners. \nWhether you’re a content creator\, filmmaker\, or accessibility advocate\, this comprehensive session will equip you with practical knowledge and tools to make your media inclusive for all audiences. This three-part workshop combines technical understanding with practical application. Begin with an informative presentation exploring closed captioning and audio description from a broadcast technology perspective—learn how these accessibility features are created\, delivered\, and distributed across various platforms. In the second session\, dive into closed captioning fundamentals. Practice captioning short film trailers using both manual techniques and automated tools\, gaining confidence in timing\, formatting\, and accuracy standards. The final session focuses on audio description script writing\, where you’ll learn to craft descriptive narratives that enhance the viewing experience for blind and visually impaired audiences\, then export your work for broadcast-ready distribution. \nAbout the Instructor \nNathaniel Deshpande is the CEO/Founder of Closed Caption Creator Inc.\, a broadcast technology company based in Cambridge\, Ontario. Born in Guelph\, Ontario\, Nathaniel specializes in broadcast technology\, media asset management\, linear playout\, and accessible media solutions. His company’s platform enables editing and creation of closed captioning and described video content for major clients including NBC\, Discovery\, Warner Brothers\, Keywords Studios\, and Apple. Nathaniel’s expertise bridges technical innovation with accessibility advocacy\, making media more inclusive for diverse audiences. He lives in Cambridge with his wife Mikayla and five-year-old son Archer.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/closed-captioning-audio-description-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Intro to Screenwriting (3-part online workshop series)
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basic tools required to unlock your short- or feature-length screenplay ideas. \nJanuary 13th\, January 20th\, January 27th | 7-9PM \nWriting for film requires both a good story and a solid understanding of the craft of screenwriting. During this 3-part introductory online workshop series\, we will explore the basic tools required to unlock your short- or feature-length screenplay ideas. Topics covered include loglines\, premise\, theme\, character\, structure\, dialogue and symbol. Please bring your screenplay ideas to the first class. No experience necessary! \nExperience Level: Beginner \nPlease email workshops@edvideo.org with any questions and/or accessibility needs.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/intro-to-screenwriting-3-part-online-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses,Literary,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Lighting & Grip Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamental techniques and practices of lighting for film and video. \nFacilitated by José Garcia-Lozano \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will learn the uses and benefits of a variety of lights as well as how to employ bounces\, diffusion and negative fill when creating a lighting set-up. Scenes and images will be analysed to identify the different lighting approaches and tools used and then recreated for hands-on experience. While this workshop sheds light on industry approaches to lighting\, there is a strong emphasis on working with existing lighting and simple tools.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/lighting-grip-fundamentals-3/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses,Interactive,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Mining for Story
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to uncover stories worth telling in this workshop. \nFacilitated by Dawn Matheson \nThis interactive workshop is all about the idea! You can’t get anywhere in filmmaking without somewhere to start\, and so often\, this is where people get stuck. \nYou’re eager to tell stories\, yet unsure what stories are yours to tell\, convinced your experiences aren’t interesting enough\, or tempted to borrow someone else’s narrative. Everyone has stories worth sharing. The key is learning how to uncover them. \nIn this 2-hour interactive session\, participants will uncover ideas rooted in personal interests and lived experiences\, explore the narratives that matter most to them\, and be encouraged to develop the authentic connections needed to build the relationships and context that help tell those stories with integrity. \n** Participants should come ready with at least one or two story ideas you are interested in telling. ** \nPlease email workshops@edvideo.org for any questions or accessibility concerns.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/mining-for-story/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Out on the Shelf Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 16\n2:30–4:30 PM\nFirst Floor\, Old Quebec Street Shoppes (55 Wyndham St. N.\, Guelph) \n\nOfficial ribbon cutting ceremony\nTour the new library and community space\nMeet staff\, volunteers\, partners\, and community members\n\nEnjoy light refreshments and community connection. This move represents more than a new location\, it’s an investment in creating an even more welcoming\, accessible\, and affirming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people across Guelph and Wellington County. \nFor more info about Out on the Shelf visit their website. \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/out-on-the-shelf-grand-opening/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Families,Interactive,Literary
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SUMMARY:Building Interactive Networks with TouchDesigner
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Kwasi Bugyei \nLearn to build live interactive and immersive networks using TouchDesigner\, a node based visual programming software\, in this 2-part workshop. \nExperience Level: Beginner \nIn Part 1\, participants will receive a comprehensive overview of TouchDesigners’ capabilities including:\n• 2D/3D basics\n• Motion Capture and Gesture Control\n• Projection Mapping Sensors and MIDI Service Inputs\n• AI \nIn Part 2\, participants will apply the skills they acquired in the previous session to create and present interactive and immersive advertisements\, environments and experiences for a mock agency. They will focus on creating networks for campaigns in the following industries:\n• Fashion\n• Food\n• Music\n• Live Performance\n• Tech Start Up and Mobile Apps ( social\, dating\, shopping)\n• Sports\n• Film and Broadcast Media\n• Travel and Tourism\n• Automotive\n• Education and Humanities. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have a foundational understanding of TouchDesigner networks\, along with templates and example builds that can be used for potential professional opportunities in UX/UI design and digital marketing. \nThis workshop requires a laptop with TouchDesigner and a scroll wheel mouse. Ed Video has a limited amount of laptops with TouchDesigner available for members to use. Non-members may rent a laptop for an additional $10 +HST. \nPlease email workshops@edvideo.org with any questions and/or accessibility concerns.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/building-interactive-networks-with-touchdesigner/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
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