ARTIST STATEMENT Autism affects one in every 88 children are diagnosed with autism. Take into consideration that the average American family has two kids or more. That means that even MORE siblings are affected than those that are diagnosed! The stars of "Touched By Autism" are friends of Mia: Christian Baker is one of her friends who is part of her Sibling Group and Paul Mikulskis is a classmate of hers who she's known for years and attends Boston Latin School. Autism changes lives: those affected by autism would not be as compassionate, as patient, or as open to anybody's situation as they just naturally have to become when touched by autism. Anyone who is touched by autism is left a different person. "Touched By Autism" is to serve as an eye-opener that makes people more aware to the fact that autism doesn't just affect the person diagnosed: it affects every single person the autistic person meets. More than that, it affects the people closest to them: in their family and in age, the closest would be their siblings. Outsiders most times forget about how autism affects the siblings and this video is to enlighten others to remember everyone that is affected. The siblings, besides the diagnosed, are those that are affected by autism the most.

Artist Statement - Celestine He, Jacquelyn Ho, Linda Qin and Clare Zhou Upon the unpredictable road of life, steep hills and low valleys will continuously attempt to hinder your efforts to succeed. Da Capo (a musical term in Italian meaning From the Beginning) follows the journey of a talented young girl, passionate about music, as she struggles through a tragic and dejecting accident that temporarily causes her to lose motivation. As she hits this bump in the road, however, her perseverance and pure dedication to music encourage her to keep her head up, to not lose sight of the finish line, to keep on playing, Da Capo.

Redesigned Adobe SpeedGrade offers powerful tools for precise color correction and creative look design for colorists, editors, and visual effects artists. In this presentation, Karl Soule, Adobe Business Development Manager, will introduce the new face of SpeedGrade, including the new Shot Matcher, Look manager, and film stock emulations, and demonstrate color grading workflows with Adobe Premiere Pro.

Director/Animation Artist, David Lewandowski, is excited about the new features in After Effects, "It's a good time to be an After Effects user." Hear why.

Visual Effects Artist and Author Mark Christiansen talks about how his After Effects work at ILM opened a challenging career that is kinda fun.

As a visual effects artist, Jon Carr uses After Efects' innovative features to make difficult shots look their best.

Adobe Youth Voices is the signature philanthropic effort of the Adobe Foundation intended to empower youth and educators through media making experiences that promote social change. As a part of this effort, the Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards celebrates the extraordinary work of young media artists from around the world by recognizing top talent in media production.

Birgitta Hosea, a London based digital artist and animator, will be demonstrating the powerful new Ray-traced 3D engine in After Effects. She’ll show you how vector shapes and text can quickly be extruded in 3-dimensions as well as new materials options for translucency, refraction and reflection.

Steve Caplin, Digital Artist, will demonstrate how easy it is to create and manipulate realistic 3D objects in the new Photoshop CS6, including how 3D objects can be used within a 2D scene.

As a part of the Adobe Youth Voices program, peer feedback plays a very important role in the media making process. Feedback can take place throughout the process beginning with the initial pitch and continuing through postproduction with a Rough Cut screening. Giving feedback can be a delicate thing and should be done in a respectful and supportive way; it’s important that you follow some simple guidelines when giving feedback to the artist. In this video you’ll learn about the importance of Critical Response.

A studio known for creative thinking, Tolleson continues to push boundaries and bring relevance to its captivating work in design, photography, and illustration.

Photoshop CS6 now includes powerful features in backup and autorecovery. From changing the frequency between background saving to working while you save an image, these tools will prove to be invaluable and time efficient for creative artists.

In this movie, learn about Adobe Illustrator, the software used by artists and graphic designers to create scalable vector artwork for use in projects for both print and web.

This movie introduces Adobe Photoshop CS6, the application photographers, graphic designers, web designers, videographers, and 3D artists use to enhance and manipulate photos and create original digital art.

Reflections on the creative process - why we do it, how does it work, why does it matter - from a broad range of artists, designers, ad-men and more.

Alberto Seveso embodies creative freedom as a self-taught artist who produces raw, experimental work. Inspiring.

Photographer Oleg Dou is celebrated internationally for his staggeringly unique vision. His focus on artistry and craft is transformative.

At the intersection of technology, design, and emotion, onformativeuses a generative process to create digital experiences that turn traditional design theory on edge.

Internationally recognized for their art direction, image-making, and custom typography, Non-Format challenges what's possible with its unique vision.

Collaborative photography and design duo take a provocative approach to their unparalleled work in art, fashion, and commerce.

With its stunning visual effects and groundbreaking stop-motion technology, Autofuss makes you believe anything is possible.

Join Karl at NAB 2012 as he talks to Michael Wiser, a Graphic Artist at VSO Media about Adobe After Effects CS6.

Join Meagan on the show floor at NAB 2012 as she talks to JJ Chalupnik, a Graphic Artist from Copper Post about Adobe After Effects CS6.

Artist and Creative Director, Brian Yap, pushes the boundaries by being among the first to implement Touch app technology to design in a new way. Yap is able to achieve his pen and ink inspired look uncompromised with Adobe Ideas and saves the several steps of sketching, scanning and inking. Adobe Ideas has made his iPad his newest design tool. Although he designs in a cutting edge digital way with the iPad, the work that he creates can be printed in a very traditional method. He enjoys the freedom of working away from his desktop and he sees this as just the beginning of the changes to the way artists work. Check out Brian's Behance page: behance.net/brianyap

Kyle Lambert is a fine artist based in the UK and was formally trained as an oil painter. He currently freelances and specializes in painting, illustration and animation. Used to the tactile nature of oil and canvas, Kyle naturally gravitated to the iPad to create digitally. Lambert is becoming well known for his striking character portraits and was the first artist to create photo-realistic work using Adobe Ideas: http://bit.ly/oHhjuy. In this video, learn about Lambert's approach to working and get inspired as you watch how he creates using Adobe Ideas – zooming all the way in to get fine detail and zooming all the way out to see the image.

Visual Artist Kyle Lambert creates and illustration and talks about what excites him most about the new Adobe Photoshop Touch App.

Learn essential techniques for imitating natural painting effects like impasto oils, translucent watercolors, and textured pastels with the new Mixer Brush in Photoshop CS5. Jack Davis, award-winning artist, author, and Photoshop Hall-of-Famer, will use real-world projects to show how quickly and easily you can enhance and interpret your images and designs — from subtle tweaks to complete expressive transformations. You'll walk away with new painting solutions that are sure to change what you thought was possible in Photoshop and in your own work.

Join the team at Buck for a fast-paced, inspiring session showcasing high-impact creative projects developed using Adobe tools. Specializing in design-driven creative, Buck's directors and artists use animation, visual effects, and live action to collaborate with clients and produce work that is visceral, innovative, and diverse. You'll leave with new ideas and inspiration for creating memorable, engaging content for use across industries and devices.

Learn how the artists at Sesame Workshop create the digital assets for their world-famous Sesame Street Muppets using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as their primary tools. In this inspiring session, you'll get an inside view into how these amazing character artists bring the magic that is Sesame Street to life through illustration and photography. You'll also gain an understanding of how Sesame Workshop’s outreach to children around the world helps them learn and grow.

At the Adobe Youth Voices Summit, teenagers from around the world converge in San Jose, Calif., to attend workshops and panel discussions and ultimately to create media that expresses a shared vision for positive change.

A personal story from a youth artist about the challenges of being born with HIV, how she succeeds, and how society can help her and other young positives to live fully within the community.

Using stop motion animation, youth artists show us the wonder and joy of the potential for a greener world.

Youth from South Africa and the United States bring rap artist Diamante Horton's lyrics to life with interviews and imagery portraying the universal struggle for equality, freedom, and opportunity.

Young artists from Ireland, Japan and the United States explore the meaning of community in this positive music video. We may struggle with finding connection and feeling safe in our neighborhoods, but real community may be closer by than we realize.

Artists explore their strength and uniqueness through symbolism and metaphor in this collaborative digital story.

Youth artists show us that change begins with imagination and being open to the magic and potential that surrounds us. This narrative includes graphic animation and original music produced by Summit participants.

Youth Feel Power and Unity from Working Together Across Borders at Adobe Youth Voices Summit 2011 Using the common language of technology and human experience, nearly 60 youth from around the world are collaborating on media projects exploring issues such as human rights, education and community. “It’s amazing,” reflects youth artist Nontobeko from South Africa, “when you think that people are here literally from around the globe. And you realize, when someone else is telling their story, that’s exactly how you feel.” As youth work together they are forging bonds across cultures as well as cultivating their own unique voice.

Youth Feel Power and Unity from Working Together Across Borders at Adobe Youth Voices Summit 2011 Using the common language of technology and human experience, nearly 60 youth from around the world are collaborating on media projects exploring issues such as human rights, education and community. “It’s amazing,” reflects youth artist Nontobeko from South Africa, “when you think that people are here literally from around the globe. And you realize, when someone else is telling their story, that’s exactly how you feel.” As youth work together they are forging bonds across cultures as well as cultivating their own unique voice.

A short documentary that lists the reasons why more physical education time could benefit today’s youth both physically and mentally. Artist's statement: "Our school does not offer enough gym time, so I decided to make a video on why we should have more gym and the benefits of more gym. My friends and I really enjoy physical education, since it is fun, teaches us to work with others, and it gives us time to stay physically fit and healthy. I hope the audience will agree that more gym will be better after watching my video."

A short documentary that asks why middle school age students make fun of homosexuality and make gay jokes. Artist's statement: "What brought me to this subject was that my ELA teacher was encouraging us to do a lot of social justice projects and I was interested in the topics of homosexuality and suicide among teens. I wanted to find out why kids always made fun of these issues. They talked about them like they were jokes or like they were nothing. I decided to narrow down my documentary because I was worried about what people would think and say if I was asking about suicide. It’s a really sensitive issue. After making this movie, I’m hoping that people will understand that it’s okay to make jokes but you shouldn’t take things too far. By making jokes about homosexuality, you cross the line and can hit a nerve by hurting someone’s feelings and putting them down."

A short film about two friends who argue when one blames the other without really thinking things through. Artist's Statement: "We first wanted to make a movie about bullies and randomness. But then we decided to make something about false accusations after it just popped into our heads. Kids are always accusing other people of things and threatening them. People who watch our movie should think and get proof before they blame someone."

Your media work is not complete without a statement from the artist. Within the Adobe Youth Voices program, the project description is the first thing that your audience will see, and for that reason, you should think of this written statement as a way to draw in viewers and create excitement around your work. This tutorial teaches youth and educators how to write an AYV Project Description.

Watch an overview of Adobe Eazel with Photoshop senior product manager Bryan O' Neil Hughes and quality engineer and artist Mike Shaw.

Chris Meyer introduces his favorite new features in After Effects CS5.5 from the perspective of a long-time user and motion graphics artist.

AMDM curator Tom Eccles interviews artist Tony Oursler, the renowned artist that has created AMDM's inaugural exhibit entitled "Valley". The work explores our relationship to the Internet, underscored by Oursler’s often raucous, disarming humor.

Join us to hear a panel of four super-talented Threadless artists explain their creative process and how they learned to love the bomb (dropping their work on the world and waiting for the reaction, aka the explosion). Threadless founder Jake Nickell leads the discussion, which delves into the nerve-racking trials and awesome thrills of being a young graphic designer in today's market. Visual examples of each artist's work will be shown. Panelists include Ross Zietz, Julia Sonmi Heglund, Aled Lewis, and Enkel Dika.

Join artist and interactive designer, Erik Natzke, for a showcase of his creative work. He'll share insights on how he fuses creativity and technology while working with Adobe Flash Professional and other tools.

Discover how to make your vector art stand out. In this session, you'll learn about the variety of output options within Adobe Illustrator that can be used to create dynamic designs and illustrations. Artist Greg Geisler, one of the creators of the Illustrator how-to guides on Adobe.com (http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/howto/), will walk you through his process for creating visually rich artwork. He'll show techniques using various tools in Illustrator, discuss integration between Illustrator and Flash Professional, and explore going beyond Illustrator with additional techniques such as laser cutting. Join this session and get more out of Illustrator.

Digital artist Bert Monroy invites you into his personal studio in Berkeley, California, to share a lesson on smart filters using Adobe Photoshop.

Digital artist Bert Monroy invites you into his personal studio in Berkeley, California, to share a lesson on layers using Adobe Photoshop.

Members of the Peapod Adobe Youth Voices Academy in Redwood City, Ca, collaborated with representatives from the NOH8 Campaign to create a song and video which promotes the campaign’s “anti-hate” message. The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest against the ruling of California’s Proposition 8. In the brainstorming process of the project, the members of the Peapod Adobe Youth Voices Academy decided to address all forms of hate including race, gender, religion and so forth. By expressing their own opinions on the subject matter, along with visual images that support their lyrics, the artists hope that the song and video will raise awareness of these issues and encourage their peers to be more understanding, tolerant and accepting of each others’ differences. The project was proposed and managed by Diego Petterson from the “Somewhere2turn” community outreach project. Diamante Machuca-Horton and Richard Kaho wrote and performed the song. Their good friend and fellow Peapod Adobe Youth Voices Academy member, P.J. Poloai, edited the video sequence.

A plane left Spoken Word Artist Sofia Snow’s hometown on September 11th, never reaching its destination.

Attending the FITC festival in San Francisco, Managing Editor Julie Campagna interviews designers, developers, and digital artists about what they find innovative and inspiring in today's ever-evolving world of Flash.

In this episode I'll show you how to take advantage of the metadata from your images and generate Live Captions right in InDesign CS5. Whether you're a photographer putting in titles and descriptions in Lightroom or a layout artist using stock photography images, you can now grab that info easily and automatically in your layouts.

The central idea behind "Vanishing" was to present a alternate reality in which art no longer exists, a reality that is slowly become real. Due to funding cuts across the country, art programs in public schools are being lost. This current generation of young artists is slowly losing their only outlet in which an outside influence helps fund their creativity, and the upcoming generation might not have the chance at all. Art has an immeasurable application on accompanying parts of a high scholars curriculum, and the creative process that a student applies to art can be found useful in many other aspects of school life. The importance of saving school art programs is also heightened due to the recent amount of funding thrown to other places, places that we feel are far less important than ensuring creativity for future generation

Jim Geduldick, After Effects artist at Offhollywood and leader of the popular AENY user group, shows how the new features in After Effects CS5—as well as new 64-bit plug-ins from The Foundry—are being used in production.

From Paris to Peoria: See how two creatives on two continents collaborate—without ever meeting—to create "Dweezlbug" using Adobe Creative Suite 4.

Animate 2D objects through 3D space.

Set global or individual registration points to imported layers.

Create multiple artboards in a single file, and resize and export independently.

Working together, Atlantic Records and AgencyNet created a mobile application that allows music fans to connect and follow their favorite artists with real-time news and notes. Fanbase Mobile was developed using Adobe Device Central CS4, Dreamweaver CS4, Flash CS4 Professional, and Photoshop CS4.

A glimpse of what it would be like to be homeless through this collection of photos. Youth artist: Liam Spero, Modeling: Brandi Langille, Editing: Barbara Alexander. Site: Rideau High School Ottawa, Canada

A young student grieves over the premature loss of her mother as she looks through belongings she left behind. Youth artist: Nicole Wong. Site: Independence High School San Francisco.

An artist from Domani Studios talks about how you can adjust images in half the time with the Adjustments panel in Adobe Photoshop CS4.

An artist from Domani Studios talks about how you can apply 3D transformations to 2D objects in Flash Professional CS4.

An artist from Domani Studios talks about how you can quickly Create Tweens using object-based animations and the Motion Editor in Flash Professional CS4.

In the second episode of the series, Ben recounts the journey of making a name for himself in the Big Apple, while trying to continue to push the boundaries of traditional photography. Ben has looked through the lens at such big names as Heath Ledger, Hugh Jackman and Mary J. Blige and no matter how recognizable or unknown his subject may be, he continues to achieve emotion and distinction with each click of his camera. Always donned with a smile and a playful attitude, Ben attributes his growth as an artist to his “visual journal” and how its compilation lead to his latest accomplishment, a book of collage photography, Big Up.

Streamline your workflow in Adobe Web Premium CS4 with customizable workspaces and unified user interfaces.

Design and preview dynamic HTML in Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 with Live View and Live Code.

Down the Rabbit Hole: See how the creatives at Domani Studios use their imagination and Adobe Creative Suite 4 to produce the unexpected in their work.

Design stunning, cost-efficient 3D models and animations.

Find any element instantly with Quick Search.

Track motion with powerful planar tracking.

View raw footage without time-consuming imports or conversions.

Le Sens Propre: Strong, irrational convictions and Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium partner for gorgeous, surreal filmmaking under the direction of Denis Kamioka.

Join artist, designer, and technologist Joshua Davis in a journey through his new experimental work. Each year Davis selects a new theme to push himself to change and explore new work. This year's the theme is space.

Retouching taken to new extremes.

Atlantic Records and gskinner.com use Adobe AIR, Flex and Flash to develop a unique desktop application that creates a closer connection between artists and fans.

Join Steve Holmes, the award-winning creative director of Energi Design and discover ten techniques in After Effects CS4 that artists who work with Flash CS4 Professional can use to make their work stand out.

Atlantic Records and gskinner.com use Adobe AIR, Flex and Flash to develop a unique desktop application that creates a closer connection between artists and fans that features news, video, photos, and more.

Digital artist Bert Monroy shows you a new approach to creating and manipulating 3D objects in Photoshop CS4. Recorded at Photoshop World Las Vegas, 2008.

Digital artist Bert Monroy shows you how PSB, a new Photoshop CS4 feature, can help you manage massive files. Recorded at Photoshop World Las Vegas, 2008.

Brazilian artist Nando Costa and Barcelona based studio Vasava use the NEW Creative Suite 4 to create rich, expressive and compelling art. Check out the video.

Corey shares some favorite web resources for artists and designers. RC talks about backing up your photo collection using Lightroom in combination with external drives.