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SUMMARY:S31 Special FX Camp &#8211\; Art &amp\; Concept- Designing for Special FX
DESCRIPTION:Why Someone Should Come\nGreat special effects printing starts long before ink hits the screen—it starts with the idea.\nIn this session\, Charlie Taublieb will take attendees through the art and concept side of special effects printing\, showing how to look at a garment\, an idea\, or a piece of artwork and begin imagining what it could become through screen printing.\nRather than starting with an effect and forcing artwork into it\, Charlie will explore how strong concepts lead to smart decoration choices. Attendees will learn how dimension\, texture\, color\, garment selection\, print placement\, and visual hierarchy can all work together to make a shirt feel more premium.\nThis session sets up the entire day by establishing the creative thinking behind the prints attendees will ultimately see produced on press.\nWho Should Come\nThis session is ideal for screen printers\, production artists\, shop owners\, creative directors\, salespeople\, and decorators who want to develop better shirt concepts and become more intentional about how they use special effects.\nIt is especially valuable for shops that want to move beyond simply printing customer artwork and begin presenting clients with creative ideas that can command attention—and higher prices.\nWhat They Will Learn\n\nStarting With the Concept: Learn how to begin with the shirt and the idea rather than immediately choosing an ink or printing technique.\nDesigning for Dimension: Explore how scale\, borders\, layers\, shadows\, texture\, highlights\, and negative space can create the foundation for dimensional printing.\nChoosing the Right Effect: Understand how the artwork itself can help determine whether puff\, faux appliqué\, high-density\, texture\, or another specialty treatment makes sense.\nThinking Beyond a Flat Graphic: Learn how garment color\, placement\, print size\, texture\, and dimensional elements can become part of the overall design.\nArt That Looks Expensive: Discover how thoughtful concepts can make screen printed apparel feel more premium and create greater perceived value for the customer.\nDesigning With Production in Mind: Learn how to push creative ideas while still considering screen count\, registration\, ink deposit\, print order\, garment choice\, and production reality.
LOCATION:Stage 2- Trinity Ballroom
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