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Apr
06
UPDATE: New Summer Session added. Classes start June 3rd!
The Kubert School has teamed up with comic coloring studio Hi-Fi colour design to offer a new six-week online course aimed at those wanting to hone their comic book coloring skills.
“We are so proud and appreciate the incredible response to our Online Studies Program. These courses are being taught by some of the finest working professionals in the industry today,” says Anthony Marques, President of The Kubert School. “These are live and interactive, so the student gets the most of their time learning under our instructor’s guidance. The Kubert School, well known for its premiere curriculum in cartooning and graphic art, works tirelessly to ensure we bring the best education to everyone who enrolls in one of our courses.”
Founded 45 years ago by the legendary artist and creator, Joe Kubert, The Kubert School is committed to providing a personalized education that will stretch the limits of each student’s talents and potential.
This class takes place over six weeks, once a week, for a total of 6 sessions.
– SPRING SESSION: Mondays, April 20th – May 25th, 6:00pm – 7:30pm ET.
– SUMMER SESSION: Mondays, June 8th – July 13th, 6:00pm – 7:30pm ET.
To register for this classes, please visit Kubert Online Studies page and select DIGITAL COLORING
http://kubertschool.edu/art-programs/online-studies.html Space is limited.
Digital Coloring – Students develop their use of color, tools, and techniques geared towards the illustration and comic book markets. Utilizing Photoshop students will produce quality samples that will include a variety of covers and narrative art pages.
Software Required: Adobe Photoshop
Instructors: BRIAN & KRISTY MILLER
Brian & Kristy Miller are founders of the digital color studio Hi-Fi Colour Design. The team at Hi-Fi colors comics like The Flash, Aquaman, Doctor Who, Superman, Teen Titans, Harley Quinn, Scooby Apocalypse, and more. As the authors of several art-instruction books including; Hi-Fi Color for Comics, the creative duo is also focused on art education. They created Hi-Fi Academy as an outreach program where they visit schools and art galleries to share comic art education with the public. In addition to his work coloring comics, Brian is also a respected illustrator known for his work for Star Wars, The X-Files, Doctor Who, Rick & Morty, and Archer as well as his pop culture and gallery artwork. In addition to running Hi-Fi, Kristy is an anthropology/archaeology professor and will finish her PhD in education next month.
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Aug
31
In 1998 Hi-Fi could be found providing digital color for Independent comic books like Billy Tucci’s Shi and Terry Moore’s Strangers in Paradise. Within a few years Marvel Comics offered Hi-Fi the opportunity to color 5 pages of Rob Leifeld’s artwork in Cable #75 and the rest as they say is history. Over the past 20 years Hi-Fi has grown to provide color for every major comic book publisher along with color for video game companies, film studios, board game companies, toy companies, and other businesses and organizations looking for professional digital color to make their artwork look stunning in color.
According to Comic Book Database Hi-Fi has colored over 500 unique comic titles and thousands of individual issues. We’ve enjoyed coloring so many amazing comics but we haven’t outgrown our roots as we still routinely color comics for Billy Tucci and Terry Moore. We’d love to help you with your next project. Contact us today and let us show how easy and enjoyable it can be to work with Hi-Fi.
Jul
05
Hi-Fi Boot Camp 2018 Registration is now OPEN.
Looking to level up your comic coloring skills?
Or maybe you’re seeking a career change that gives you more free time and flexibility?
Hi-Fi Academy Boot Camp is the most comprehensive and career-enhancing digital coloring workshop you will find. It’s a one-stop-shop for everything you need to start creating professional comic pages that engage viewers and ultimately land you more paying projects! The previous editions of Boot Camp sold-out in record time. Don’t delay, register today to secure your seat at Hi-Fi Academy Boot Camp 2018!
Beginner to Advanced Photoshop coloring over 3 intensive days:
- Setting up Adobe Photoshop for coloring success
- Flat color
- Intro to the Creative Coloring Process
- Light & Shadow
- Color theory for visual storytelling
- Basic color rendering
- Exploring color styles
- Advanced color renderng
- Pro tips, tricks, and techniques
- Color Holds
- Special Effects
- Color separations
- Plus portfolio review and feedback on the final day
- Certificate of completion
Included in your registration fee:
- Entrance to all workshops Nov. 9-11
- Includes group projects + one-on-one learning time with Hi-Fi founders Brian & Kristy Miller
- Breakfast Saturday & Sunday
- Lunch Saturday & Sunday
- Networking and educational activities
Optional Extras:
- Friday Night Group Dinner
- Saturday Night Group Dinner
- Hotel: The Graduate hotel has a room block set aside for Hi-Fi Boot Camp 2018 HERE. Your hotel stay is NOT included in the registration fee. The Graduate is the official host hotel of Hi-Fi Boot Camp, but you are welcome to stay anywhere you like.
Host Hotel Info | Workshop Schedule & Info | Questions? Contact Kristy Miller
Are you ready to level up? Register below today!
Payment options via PayPal will appear after you fill out and submit the registration form below. NOTE: All registration fees must be received before October 27th to reserve your seat at this workshop. No payments will be accepted after that date.
Jul
05
Hi-Fi Academy Boot Camp is still a few months away but we wanted to provide you with an idea of the schedule we are planning for November 9th – 11th, 2018.
Workshop location:
The Graduate Hotel & Resort, 225 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
Friday, Nov 9th
4:30-6:30 PM: Hi-Fi Academy Boot Camp check-in
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Receive your registration pack and Boot Camp Badge
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Getting to know your hardware & software
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Introduction to Hi-Fi Academy Boot Camp
-
Comic Coloring as a creative process
7:00-9:00 PM: Welcome dinner (not included in registration fee). Your chance to get to know Hi-Fi’s Brian & Kristy Miler, meet other students, and some surprise comic creators may make an appearance too.
Saturday, Nov 10th
7:30-8:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30-11:59 AM: Morning Sessions including
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Light & shadow
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Color selection
-
Rendering basic shapes & forms
-
Coloring a hero
Noon-1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00-5:00 PM: Afternoon Sessions including
-
Creating custom brushes
-
Hi-Fi Helpers: working with textures & patterns
-
Coloring & painting faces
-
Panels, pages, pin-ups, and covers
6:30 Saturday evening dinner (not included in registration fee) for those who want to attend
Sunday, Nov 11th
7:30-8:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30-11:59 AM: Morning Sessions including
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Mastering color holds
-
Hi-Fi Helpers: creating and using special effects in comics
-
Sharing and exporting your colored comic art
Noon-1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00-3:00 PM: Afternoon Sessions including
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Student portfolio review
-
Hi-Fi Academy Boot Camp certificates of completion awarded
NOTE: You are welcome to depart earlier on Sunday to catch your flight if needed.
You will want to bring the following to get the most out of this workshop
-
Portable computer (laptop, mod-book, tablet computer, etc.) running Adobe Photoshop CS2 or newer (class demos will be taught using the latest version of Photoshop CC)
-
A Wacom graphics tablet or Cintiq
Programming schedule for example only and subject to change without notice.
Are you ready? REGISTER NOW below | Host Hotel Info | Boot Camp Overview | Questions? Contact Kristy Miller
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Registration Form – Payment options via PayPal will appear after you fill out and submit the registration form.
All registration fees must be received before October 21st to reserve your seat at this workshop. No payments will be accepted after that date.
Jul
05
Are you ready to take your comic coloring skills to the next level?
Hi-Fi Academy’s Boot Camp is coming to the The Graduate, in Tempe, Arizona, November 9th – 11th, 2018.
Escape the Fall chill for three days of comic coloring workshops in sunny Arizona. Tempe features parks, galleries, shops, restaurants, and night life all within walking distance of The Graduate. There is also light rail to transport you from Phoenix Sky Harbor airport to Tempe avoiding the need for a taxi or uber ride. The hotel features a swimming pool and two on site dining options.
The Graduate hotel has a room block set aside for Hi-Fi Boot Camp 2018 HERE.
The Graduate is the host hotel for Hi-Fi Academy Boot Camp. While we hope you choose to stay with us at The Graduate your hotel stay is NOT included in your registration fee and you are welcome to stay anywhere you like. Just be sure to be at The Graduate each day for the workshops.
A stay at The Graduate features:
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HD TV
-
Complimentary Wi-Fi
-
Docking Stations
-
Refrigerator & Coffee Maker
-
Safe, Iron/Ironing Board
-
24 hour fitness center and outdoor pool
-
Complimentary shuttle service (contact hotel for details)
-
Self parking $6 per night
-
Pet friendly
Transportation Options:
-
Light Rail ($4 for a day pass) — http://www.valleymetro.org/metrolightrail
-
Taxi/Uber
-
Shuttle Services
You will also want to bring the following to get the most out of this workshop
-
Portable computer (laptop, mod-book, tablet computer, etc.) running Adobe Photoshop CS2 or newer (class demos will be taught using the latest version of Photoshop CC)
-
A Wacom graphics tablet or Cintiq
Are you ready? REGISTER NOW below | Boot Camp Overview | More Workshop Info | Questions? Contact Kristy Miller
—
Registration Form – Payment options via PayPal will appear after you fill out and submit the registration form.
All registration fees must be received before October 21st to reserve your seat at this workshop. No payments will be accepted after that date.
May
19
Hi-Fi colour design founders Brian & Kristy Miller will be appearing at Phoenix Comic fest 2018.
Dates: Thursday, May 24th – Sunday, May 27th
Location: Booth 769
Brian & Kristy Miller are the founders of digital color studio Hi-Fi Colour Design. The team at Hi-Fi colors comics like Doctor Who, Supergirl, Harley Quinn, Batman VS. Superman, SpongeBob, and more. As the authors of several art-instruction books including; Hi-Fi Color for Comics, the creative duo is also focused on art education. They created Hi-Fi Academy as an outreach program where they visit schools and art galleries to share comic art education with the public. Hi-Fi Academy also offers three-day workshops for aspiring creators who want learn professional skills fast. In addition to his work coloring comics, Brian is also a respected illustrator known for his work for Star Wars, The X-Files, and Doctor Who as well as his pop culture and gallery artwork.
Available at Phoenix Comic Fest
Femme Magnifique: Brian & Kristy will have a limited copies available
Hi-Fi Color for Comics: Learn how to color with step-by-step tutorials from the pro’s at Hi-Fi
Officially Licensed STAR WARS artwork by Oktopolis Illustrator Brian Miller
Lady Death: Hellraiders #1: Retro Edition featuring cover art by Brian Miller
Jul
15
SOLD OUT! Hi-Fi Boot Camp 2017 is SOLD OUT! Registration is now CLOSED.
Looking to level up your comic coloring skills?
Or maybe you’re seeking a career change that gives you more free time and flexibility?
Hi-Fi Academy Boot Camp is the most comprehensive and career-enhancing digital coloring workshop you will find. It’s a one-stop-shop for everything you need to start creating professional comic pages that engage viewers and ultimately land you more paying projects! The 2016 edition of Boot Camp sold-out in record time. Don’t delay, register today to secure your seat at Hi-Fi Academy Boot Camp 2017!
Beginner to Advanced Photoshop coloring over 3 intensive days:
- Setting up Adobe Photoshop for coloring success
- Flat color
- Intro to the Creative Coloring Process
- Light & Shadow
- Color theory for visual storytelling
- Basic color rendering
- Exploring color styles
- Advanced color renderng
- Pro tips, tricks, and techniques
- Color Holds
- Special Effects
- Color separations
- Plus portfolio review and feedback on the final day
- Certificate of completion
Included in your registration fee:
- Entrance to all workshops Nov. 10-12
- Includes group projects + one-on-one learning time with Hi-Fi founders Brian & Kristy Miller
- Friday Night Meet & Greet with Phoenix area comic professionals & live drawing
- Breakfast Saturday & Sunday
- Lunch Saturday & Sunday
- Networking and educational activities
Hotel NOT included. We have an amazing host hotel, The Graduate, but you are welcome to stay anywhere you like.
Host Hotel Info | Workshop Schedule & Info | Questions? Contact Kristy Miller
Are you ready to level up? Register below today!
Payment options via PayPal will appear after you fill out and submit the registration form below. NOTE: All registration fees must be received before October 27th to reserve your seat at this workshop. No payments will be accepted after that date.
Jul
15
Hi-Fi Academy Boot Camp is still a few months away but we wanted to provide you with an idea of the schedule we are planning for November 10th – 12th, 2017.
Workshop location:
The Graduate Hotel & Resort, 225 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
Friday, Nov 10th
4:30-6:30 PM: Hi-Fi Academy Boot Camp check-in
-
Receive your registration pack and Boot Camp Badge
-
Getting to know your hardware & software
-
Introduction to Hi-Fi Academy Boot Camp
-
Comic Coloring as a creative process
7:00-9:00 PM: Meet & Greet – light snacks and appetizers provided, cash bar. Your chance to get to know Hi-Fi’s Brian & Kristy Miler, meet other students, and some surprise comic creators may make an appearance too.
Saturday, Nov 11th
7:30-8:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30-11:59 AM: Morning Sessions including
-
Light & shadow
-
Color selection
-
Rendering basic shapes & forms
-
Coloring a hero
Noon-1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00-5:00 PM: Afternoon Sessions including
-
Creating custom brushes
-
Hi-Fi Helpers: working with textures & patterns
-
Coloring & painting faces
-
Panels, pages, pin-ups, and covers
6:30 Saturday evening dinner (not included) for those who want to attend
Sunday, Nov 12th
7:30-8:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30-11:59 AM: Morning Sessions including
-
Mastering color holds
-
Hi-Fi Helpers: creating and using special effects in comics
-
Sharing and exporting your colored comic art
Noon-1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00-3:00 PM: Afternoon Sessions including
-
Student portfolio review
-
Hi-Fi Academy Boot Camp certificates of completion awarded
NOTE: You are welcome to depart earlier on Sunday to catch your flight if needed.
You will want to bring the following to get the most out of this workshop
-
Portable computer (laptop, mod-book, tablet computer, etc.) running Adobe Photoshop CS2 or newer
-
A Wacom graphics tablet or Cintiq
Programming schedule for example only and subject to change without notice.
Are you ready? REGISTER NOW below | Host Hotel Info | Boot Camp Overview | Questions? Contact Kristy Miller
—
Registration Form – Payment options via PayPal will appear after you fill out and submit the registration form.
All registration fees must be received before October 21st to reserve your seat at this workshop. No payments will be accepted after that date.
Jul
15
Are you ready to take your comic coloring skills to the next level?
Hi-Fi Academy’s Boot Camp is coming to the The Graduate, in Tempe, Arizona, November 10th – 12th, 2017.
Escape the Fall chill for three days of comic coloring workshops in sunny Arizona. Tempe features parks, galleries, shops, restaurants, and night life all within walking distance of The Graduate. There is also light rail to transport you from Phoenix Sky Harbor airport to Tempe avoiding the need for a taxi or uber ride. The hotel features a swimming pool and two on site dining options.
The Graduate is the host hotel for Hi-Fi Academy Boot Camp. While we hope you choose to stay with us at The Graduate your hotel stay is NOT included in your registration fee and you are welcome to stay anywhere you like. Just be sure to be at The Graduate each day for the workshops.
A stay at The Graduate features:
-
HD TV
-
Complimentary Wi-Fi
-
Docking Stations
-
Refrigerator & Coffee Maker
-
Safe, Iron/Ironing Board
-
24 hour fitness center and outdoor pool
-
Complimentary shuttle service (contact hotel for details)
-
Self parking $6 per night
-
Pet friendly
Transportation Options:
-
Light Rail ($4 for a day pass) — http://www.valleymetro.org/metrolightrail
-
Taxi/Uber
-
Shuttle Services
You will also want to bring the following to get the most out of this workshop
-
Portable computer (laptop, mod-book, tablet computer, etc.) running Adobe Photoshop CS2 or newer (class demos will be taught using the latest version of Photoshop CC)
-
A Wacom graphics tablet or Cintiq
Are you ready? REGISTER NOW below | Boot Camp Overview | More Workshop Info | Questions? Contact Kristy Miller
—
Registration Form – Payment options via PayPal will appear after you fill out and submit the registration form.
All registration fees must be received before October 21st to reserve your seat at this workshop. No payments will be accepted after that date.
Sep
14
Hi-Fi’s Brian Miller will be appearing as a guest at Long Beach Comic Con September 17th & 18th, 2016.
Brian will be signing, sketching, and selling prints at:
Artist Alley at table D1
You will also find Brian on the following panels:
The Star Wars Perspectives
Saturday 3:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. in the Danger Room (s1)
Join Greg Weisman (Star Wars Rebels), Craig Miller (Director of Fan Relations for Lucas lm from 1977–1980), Brian Miller (Star Wars artist), and Mike Mayhew (Star Wars comic book artist) as they discuss the different aspects of Star Wars that they have been involved in. Unique perspectives and experiences are brought to the table in this can’t-miss panel! Q&A to follow.
MakeComics: Coloring like A Pro
Saturday 5:30p.m. – 6:30p.m. in the Creators Lab (s5)
Brian Miller from Hi-Fi and Beth Sotelo from Aspen Comics discuss how you can take coloring comics to the next level! Learn tips and tricks from two of the best colorists in the industry! Q&A to follow.
‘Occupants’ Feature Film and Comic Book Tie-in
Sunday 2:30p.m. – 4:00p.m. in the Final Frontier (s6) )
‘Occupants’ Feature Film and Comic Book Tie-in
Come join the OCCUPANTS feature lm and comic book tie-in cast and crew who will show behind the scenes clips and a short segment of the movie itself, and then take questions from you! Starring STAR TREK’s Robert Picardo, OCCUPANTS is about a young couple who shot a “Clean Living” documentary, and by setting up cameras all over their house to document this, their cameras capture a “parallel” version
of themselves from another dimension, with horri c interactive results. And the comic book tie-in is drawn by DC/Marvel Comics Artist Dave Beaty. Go to WWW. OCCUPANTSTHEMOVIE.COM for more information!
More information at longbeachcomiccon.com
