Montana contractors are struggling to hire due to a construction labor shortage.Many contractors say they are actively recruiting Gen Z to get more young people into trades.Some firms have apprenticeship programs that help young workers learn on the job.Although Montana's population has grown considerably in recent years, it's facing worker shortages in several trades, according to a September report from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.Construction and healthcare were identified by Sarah Swanson, the department commissioner, as industries that would "need considerably more employees between now and 2032."Contractors say that although demand for construction in Montana is strong, they can't hire enough people to keep up with all the potential work.Now some Montana contractors are investing in recruiting efforts to attract more workers to the field, including by launching educational and apprenticeship programs and visiting high schools to encourage Gen Zers to consider construction as a career."We're trying to prove and show that these hands-on careers do have value," Bill Ryan, the education coordinator at Dick Anderson Construction, one of the largest contractors in Montana, told Business Insider. "The tide is turning a little bit," he said. "We're starting to see more Gen Z consider going into trades."Contractors are raising wages to attract workersThe construction labor shortage is not just hitting Montana, putting added pressure on contractors trying to hire.Brian Turmail, the vice president of public affairs and workforce at the Associated General Contractors of America, told BI contractors around the US are struggling to fill roles.AGC's annual workforce survey released in December found 94% of contractors said they had openings that were difficult to fill.Ken Simonson, the chief economist at AGC, told BI that the number of workers in construction in Montana grew by 7% year-over-year as of October, compared to 3% growth nationally. Even as the sector is growing in the state, there's still more roles to fill.Turmail said one factor driving the shortage is not unique to construction: an aging workforce. "We just have a lot of people hanging up the tool belts and moving off to Florida to retire," he said.He said there's also been about 40 years of federal government policy that focused on encouraging every student in America to go to college to get a four-year degree and work in the "knowledge economy." As a result, he said there's been underinvestment in vocational or technical training, and in turn fewer young people pursing trades.Some construction companies have tried to draw more people to the field with proactive recruiting efforts and higher wages including trying to attract workers from out of state. Montana has already lured a high number transplants in part due to a relatively lower cost of living, especially when compared to a state like California, where many have moved from.Ian Baylon, a tradesman from California, told BI earlier this year that when he visited Montana in 2022 and was considering moving there, he decided on a whim to see if anyone was hiring.When he reached out to a company about an opening, they quickly invited him in for an interview. A week later when he was back home, they offered him the job matching his Bay Area salary, plus moving costs and other perks.In Montana, wage growth in construction grew annually by an average of 0.6% from 2020 to 2023, according to the state government report, with an average salary of $67,386.Still, some say the growth in wages has not been enough to keep up with the rising costs of living in the state. An analysis by Construction Coverage, an industry site that reviews construction software and other services, found the average construction worker in Montana would need to work 68 hours a week to afford a median-priced home. Construction employment in Montana is growing faster than other states but contractors still can't fill all their open roles. Noah Clayton/Getty Images Apprenticeship programs allow young workers to 'earn and learn'Two of the largest contractors in Montana told BI that folks interested in getting into construction do not need any experience in the industry to get hired they can learn on the job.Representatives of both companies, Dick Anderson and Sletten Construction, said they also have dedicated apprenticeship programs that are a draw for new workers to the field, especially young people.Ryan, of Dick Anderson, said he was hired by the company in 2021 to develop an education program that would help attract and retain employees. The four-year apprenticeship program allows employees to work and earn while also enrolling in classes at a college they partner with. Students who complete the program can come out of it with an associates degree, real work experience, and actual earnings.While jobs in construction do not require an associates degree, Ryan said they can help with career advancement and promotions, as well as satisfy a desire to pursue some level of college."When we are talking to young people and mom and dad are saying, 'You're not going to work. You need to go to college,' we can at least say, 'Well, what if they're doing both at the same time?'"Michelle Cohens, who works in human resource management at Sletten, said the company also has a four-year apprenticeship program that allows employees to "earn and learn." Employees in the program also take a week several times a year to do trainings with the union, and then come back and hop right back into work.Both companies said they've developed relationships with high schools and high school educators to help reach young people, who they said seem increasingly open to forgoing college and considering trades.After several years of trying to get in front of students, Cohens said the efforts do seem to be paying off, with more reaching out about jobs. She said young people are drawn in by the chance to work with their hands rather than sit at a computer all day, and the chance to avoid taking on student loans."We highlight how good paying jobs they are, how you can get into the trades right out of high school or without any true knowledge," she said, adding, "You're not paying us to learn, we're paying you to learn."David Smith, executive director of the Montana Contractors' Association, said companies are also evolving their culture to meet Gen Z workers where they're at. Young people today, he said, don't necessarily want to work 55 hour weeks in the summer. They want breaks. They want to take time off.In the last five or ten years contractors have realized "you can't just throw a job out there and say, 'Hey, we pay big wages,'" he said. "You've got to have other things, and the construction world has to think differently too."Have a news tip or a story to share? Contact this reporter at kvlamis@businessinsider.com.

Are local co-op games back in vogue? (Hello Games)The team behind chaotic co-op title Overcooked announced their next project during The Game Awards, and it seems to take a few cues from Hazelights work.Were you aware that two split-screen co-op adventure games, designed specifically for two players, were announced at The Game Awards 2024 last night?The one with the most buzz was obviously Split Fiction, the latest project from It Takes Two creator Josef Fares and his team at Hazelight. Its name and release date had already leaked beforehand, but its reveal trailer promises a fun premise and unique mechanics for every level.But Ghost Town Games, the team behind chaotic co-op title Overcooked and its sequel, have been working on something relatively similar, albeit with more cartoonish, Luigis Mansion inspired presentation and British voice acting.Titled Stage Fright, its hard not to draw comparisons with Hazelights work, as Ghost Town Games describes their next project as an all new co-operative experience for two players that can be enjoyed locally or online.Publisher Hello Games (the same company behind No Mans Sky) even namedrops It Takes Two when describing how theres a clear market for such co-op centric games: Overcooked started a little resurgence, but there arent enough games you can play with friends. The huge success of Overcooked and It Takes Two shows that folks really crave them.We assume theyre referring to games you can play with friends locally. There are countless multiplayer games out there, but couch co-op has certainly become something of a lost art.If the trailer is anything to go by, Stage Fright will also make use of split-screen, as its child protagonists find themselves separated across two parallel worlds, where actions in one can impact the other.More TrendingAlthough you are limited to just two players, Stage Fright promises Overcooked-style chaotic moments as players make their way through escape room-esque challenges.When is Stage Fright being released?Currently, Stage Fright lacks any sort of release window, and its also only scheduled to launch on PC via Steam.If its anything like Overcooked, though, its bound to make the jump to consoles as well. It may even be in the works for the Nintendo Switch 2, since thats meant to be arriving in 2025, but time will tell if thats indeed the case. It seems the protagonists wont be separate throughout the entire adventure (Hello Games)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralExclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy

The question of whether global warming is accelerating is hotly contested among climate scientists. While some have argued that the current rate of warming which hit an all-time high last year is strictly correlated with increased fossil fuel emissions and therefore aligned with current climate models, others have cautioned that the Earth is far more sensitive to fossil fuels than previously thought and that humanity is hurtling toward tipping points from which there can be no return. In a recent study, a group of researchers from the University of Melbourne complicated this debate with an analysis of warming rates across the globe and possible causes for regional differences. Their principal finding: The globe is getting hotter at a faster rate, but this acceleration is occurring unevenly. Surprisingly, densely populated areas with large concentrations of poverty megacities like Cairo and Mumbai are warming more slowly than urban centers in Europe and North America. Why? The researchers found that the large quantity of aerosol particles in the air of highly polluted cities reflect sunlight back out into space and, at least in the short term, can have a net cooling effect on populations. Its a brain-twister, said Edith de Guzman, an adaptation policy specialist at the University of California at Los Angeles Luskin Center for Innovation, who commended the researchers for their work. The authors of the paper emphasized that the finding should hardly be taken as a good sign. For one, its likely only temporary. And secondly, the protection, such as it is, only comes from harmful pollutants. De Guzman concurred, saying accelerated warming means that populations that are already grossly vulnerable to a variety of environmental and climate injustices will be more vulnerable. As countries develop economically, their governments tend to adopt policies to clean up pollution, and as the air clears, vulnerable populations will be at a high risk of dangerous heat exposure. Christopher Schwalm, the Risk Program Director at the Woodwell Climate Research Center, offered the example of China, where the government has begun to equip its coal-fired power plants with emissions reduction technologies like scrubbers, to prevent soot from escaping the facility. Such measures are good for the quality of the air, he said, but they will allow more heat from the sun to seep in. The hardest hit will be those without access to air conditioners and shaded areas. The poorer you are the hotter it gets, where heat is a metaphor for all forms of climate disruption, Schwalm said. Its really hard to do good for not doing bad. Schwalm explained that the scientific community has about three dozen highly sophisticated climate models that are collectively thought of as a panel of experts on the trajectory of global warming. He believes that examining accelerated warming is useful because it can help countries plan for climate adaptation measures and understand how realistic their current climate policy goals are or arent. Last year, the world blew past the emissions targets from 2015s Paris Agreement, and is on track to do the same this year. Scientists are increasingly vocal about the so-called death of the Paris Agreements commitment to keep the world below a temperature increase of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit), in attempts to force policymakers to contend with the inevitability of worsening heat waves and extreme weather events to come. The authors of the Melbourne paper offer much-needed insight about what that future will look like and how nations should prepare: Their findings should encourage targeted climate adaptation strategies directed at the poorest urban communities around the world. This article originally appeared in Grist at https://grist.org/climate-energy/some-cities-are-so-polluted-theyre-warming-slower/.Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Learn more at Grist.org.

At $700, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is one of the best-feeling Chromebooks you can buy this year. However, even with a quality screen, chassis, and feel, it lacks in some key areas. Ive enjoyed many of the new features introduced to Chromebooks in the last two years. But are these devices now the true AI laptops, thanks to Googles Gemini? No, of course not.Samsung Galaxy Chromebook PlusIt's a great Chromebook, but it lacks some features that will keep it from being your everything entertainment device. Buy on Samsung ProsConsI like a good Chromebook as much as anybody, and the Chromebook Plus models have largely been a solid upgrade for what are still ultra-cheap laptops. There are a few places where you can nab a Plus laptop for basic browsing, streaming, and potentially more intensive cloud-based tasks for around $350, like the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11. With its enterprise-level chassis, this device costs as much as the Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus. Samsungs device is also the first Chromebook to use the new Quick Access Key (right where you find your Caps Lock button). The quick access to Gemini AI certainly isnt worth the extra cost, so what is?What the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus has going for it is a great feel, from the chassis to the I/O port selection down to the spacious keyboard. Its so thin; one PR rep for Google was happy to show how the new Galaxy Chromebook Plus was as thick as two graded Pokmon cards. Its a very specific metric, to be sure, but at 11.8 mm thin, theres no bag or crack in the wall it wont fit into.It has a solid battery life that lasts a little more than 10 hours after periodic use. The Samsung-brand Chromebook also packs a quality near-16-inch AMOLED display that feels luxuriously wide. That, plus the keyboard with full numpad and HDMI port with a solid selection of I/O, makes it a great all-rounder. It also comes with 256GB of storage for your content outside the cloud, more than you normally get elsewhere. Performance on the Intel Core 3 chip is where you need it to be with such a common Chromebook CPU. At the same time, it has a minimum of 8GB of RAM to qualify for Chromebook Plus status.However, without a touchscreen or any other noticeable features, save for the thin chassis, theres not much about this Chromebook that excites me to recommend it for $700. You cant get much better if you want a solid Chromebook and dont care about cost.Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Review: Build Quality and Usability Photo: Kyle Barr / GizmodoThe Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus sits in a .47-inch tall body and weighs 2.58 pounds. Yes, its light, damn light, but better than that, it still feels solid. The chassis does have some bend toward the center (not nearly as bad as the Acer Swift 16 AI), especially around the palm rest. Otherwise, the laptop feels premium, and you have the extra benefit of the pleasing deep blue color for the cover. The only issue is that the device tends to shine with your greasy fingers and palms, requiring regular wiping. Theres also the extra benefit of plenty of I/O ports, including two USB-C, a USB type A, HDMI, and a micro-SD card slot.See Galaxy Chromebook Plus at SamsungThe keyboard and trackpad feel just about right. The thin keys arent too stiff, though they still have a clacky feeling without being squishy. The clickpad-type trackpad has a smooth texture, although not as fine as a glass surface. I only had a few instances of palm rejection issues, but not enough to be concerning for long-term use. Overall, its just very standard, especially since you dont get a touchscreen on this model.After that, its all down to the ChromeOS software. Easily, my favorite part of the latest updates is the Welcome Recap. It loads every time you restart your Chromebook, allowing you to see what you were most recently working on, alongside little widgets for your Calendar, Weather, and Docs. As for the Quick Insert key, I only used it to text emojis or for quick access to GIFs to send to coworkers in Slack. Thats plenty useful for the memelords, but not much else.After using it for a week, I loved the new Focus features. You can set it to time out your focus tasks, reducing pop-ups and other distractions. You can enable it with YouTube Music, but theres a small selection of Focus Sounds to listen to instead. There are tracks to emulate a thunderstorm, with rain pattering on an invisible roof, or you could choose the classical track to serenade yourself with soft strings and brass as you work. I only wish you had more control over every playlist and that there were more to choose from. Google also integrated Google Tasks directly into the taskbar above the calendar function. Its simple but effective, especially if youre the type that needs a reminder every few hours about what it was you were supposed to be doing.The sound quality is impressive, particularly when using headphones. The display is excellent, but the slim design does not support its role as a complete all-in-one entertainment device.Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Review: Display and SoundOne of the Galaxy Chromebooks biggest selling points is its 15.6-inch AMOLED display. Its a nice size, and the 1080p resolution is good enough for streaming YouTube or Netflix. The screen was also plenty bright for my use, so I first relied on it to slip into my apartments living area, where it gets the most sun.Yes, it looks great, but its panel has a refresh rate of only 60Hz. Thats fine for streaming video content, but what if I wanted to load up Game Pass or Geforce Now for some game streaming on this bright, beautiful screen? At this price point, Id want a 120Hz panel like theAcer Chromebook 516 GE.Unfortunately, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus doesnt sound as good as it looks. It can get loud, but its still very tinny, which is certainly not the quality you want to watch your favorite movies while huddled on the bed with your significant other.Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Review: Performance and Battery Life Photo: Kyle Barr / GizmodoThe laptop uses an Intel Core 3 100U Raptor Lake processor released in January, before all the hubbub around the Qualcomm Snapdragon, AMD Strix Point, and Intel Lunar Lake for thin PCs. Its an entry-level chip, but its good at that level. However, it doesnt have the battery life of these most recent $1,000-plus laptops.The fan couldnt be called loud, but I was surprised to hear it whirring as the device handled three separate Chrome windows and an external display. The laptop could also get relatively warm under stress, but you would only feel it if you held it from the bottom. I never noticed any instances where the heat impacted performance.The Galaxy Chromebook Plus also has 8GB of RAM, more than you normally get with a Chromebook Plus model. Because of this, the Chromebook was speedy for most tasks, but running it with all those windows and too many open tabs caused me to experience some cursor slowdowns and occasional hitching.Battery life used to be one of the defining benefits of Chromebooks, but other small Windows PCs have since eclipsed them. Samsung promises 13 hours of battery life, though that was based on the Chromebook power load test. I found I could get between six and seven hours before I needed to recharge. Its not bad, and I used it with too many open tabs, as I usually do. It just wont be a multi-day laptop.Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Review: AI Additions Photo: Kyle Barr / GizmodoNew Chromebook Plus models are supposed to sport the Quick Access key landing on the Caps Lock space where the old G key used to be (dont worry, the Launcher button has new space next to the left Alt key). The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is the first of its kind to get this addition. This has a few benefits. It lets you access files you last had open and see a potential URL link you could add to some text. However, its main raison detre is to give you immediate access to AI writing capabilities.However, I have serious doubts about whether anyone should use this for anything beyond outlining or brainstorming. I asked Googles Gemini to write a paragraph explaining the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus specs just to prove a point. Gemini spat out several options for a paragraph and provided inaccuracies about the display, CPU, size, and more. It will confidently lie about things it does not have the correct information about, and thats a problem.Even the proofread function is less helpful than it should be. It doesnt tell you what parts of a highlighted paragraph will change. This is all with a Gemini Advanced subscription, which is Googles most-capable LLM available to Chromebook users from the desktop.And, of course, theres Gemini Advanced. All new Chromebook Plus buyers get 12 months free of Googles more advanced chatbot, plus 2TB of cloud storage. Gemini Advanced comes with a few Gems like coding partners; depending on the user, it could prove useful. Based on Googles suggestion, I asked the Brainstormer Gem to help me develop gift ideas for a friend who likes Baldurs Gate III. To be succinct, its gift ideas absolutely sucked. Its best idea was to give a gift card or a shirt to a local game shop.Dont buy this or any other new Chromebook because of its AI capabilities. That said, if you use on-device voice recorders, youll find the new AI-generated transcriptions and summaries on the ChromeOS Recorder App, which arent too bad.Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Review: VerdictThe more I used the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, the more I endeared myself to it. Its the Chromebook I could see someone replacing their laptop with. It has enough ports and a solid display, but without all the little extras, like a higher refresh rate and better speakers, I would inevitably feel like Im missing something. I would want a Chromebook without compromise for the price youre paying.See Galaxy Chromebook Plus at Samsung

Suixian Agricultural Infrastructure Renovation / Qing StudioSave this picture! Yilong ZhaoLandscape Architecture, RefurbishmentSuizhou, ChinaArchitects: Qing StudioAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:226 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Yilong ZhaoMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!1. Terraced Tea-Oil Gardens: From "Idyllic Pastoral" to "Robust Structures"In Huan Tan Town, Suixian County, thousands of acres of tea-oil gardens were cultivated through terraced farming. Here, the beauty of the landscape derives not only from nature's craftsmanship but also from the marks of human activity. Contemporary rural beauty is no longer merely pastoral poetry; amidst mountains and rivers, there are also various robust infrastructural megastructures: the lines of terraces, the contours of water reservoirs, and the upright forms of transmission towers.Save this picture!These elements serve as tools for production and life, yet they also emerge as new landscape symbols. In their raw simplicity, they reveal a sense of utility and strength, showcasing the authenticity of human interaction with nature. On this land, human intervention and natural forms no longer oppose but instead complement and depend on each other. The definition of "landscape" has expanded to a technological system where humans wrestle with, yet coexist with, nature.Save this picture!2. Irrigation Reservoir: From "Aerial Perspective" to "Human Connection"The reservoir resembles a giant circular mirror, quietly embedded among the mountains, reflecting the shifting sky and clouds. Its beauty is profound yet untouchable, belonging to the eyes of drones and the divine, inaccessible to human proximity. To bring this aerial reflection closer to human experience, a large triangular staircase was introduced. Its width tapers from 6 meters at the base to 600mm at the top, with mirror-polished stainless steel risers. The mirrored surfaces give the impression of water cascading down the steps, carrying the rippling reflections of sky and mountain onto the vertical facade, allowing even those at the foot of the mountain to witness this otherworldly illusion.Save this picture!Save this picture!Climbing the staircase to the reservoir's summit, visitors find themselves on a walkway that leads to the reservoir's center. Entering this circular frame, their gaze aligns with the water's surface, where mountain shadows and human reflections intertwine. The vast mirrored surface beneath seems to penetrate the observer's inner world, washing away any restlessness and noise, leaving only clarity.Suspending the water-level walkway is a large circular structure set at a 45-degree angle to the reservoir. Beyond its structural purpose, it channels the reservoir's water into an arched spray, nourishing the surrounding land. Rising mist and rippling waves romantically visualize the reservoir's irrigation function.Save this picture!Save this picture!3. Fire Lookout Tower: From "Observation Post" to "Community Hub"The fire lookout tower, once a solitary and austere observation post, stands on a mountaintop, guarding the safety of the tea mountains. The tower's slender form is upright yet commanding, like a thumbtack pinning itself into the vast landscape. Around this structure, a 12-meter-diameter circular base with two layers of seating was added, enhancing the tower's anchoring effect within the site through horizontal circularity that contrasts its vertical stance. This design draws attention and footsteps inward, creating a sense of calm cohesion.To provide shelter for the expanded base, a steel frame was cantilevered from the tower's original structure, supporting a semi-transparent membrane. This veil-like material lends a softened texture to the steel megastructure, resembling a skirt cascading from the top of the tower and halting mid-air at a height of 2.1 meters. The membrane cuts the surrounding mountain scenery into a continuous panoramic band, framing it like a long scroll.Save this picture!Today, the lookout tower has evolved into an essential communal space for the tea mountains. With seating, lighting, and an open square, tea farmers from near and far gather here, their lively conversations and the crisp sounds of tea fruits drying filling the air day and night. The fire lookout tower has transformed from a distant "eye" into a bustling gathering place, not only anchoring the site physically but also forging deeper connections between people and the land.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Huan Tan Town, Suixian County, Hubei Province, ChinaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeQing StudioOfficePublished on December 14, 2024Cite: "Suixian Agricultural Infrastructure Renovation / Qing Studio" 14 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024583/suixian-agricultural-infrastructure-renovation-qing-studio&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save? / You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! 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Explore how utilizing Adobe Firefly and AI-powered features in Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects can elevate your approach to creating standout video content on social media. Join award-winning editor and producer Karina Anglada as she guides you through several techniques, tips, and tricks to expand the creative possibilities of working with video. Youll learn how to: Level up your text, graphics, and other video elements Find new ways to revitalize existing media and create unique video elements Take advantage of AI-powered features to optimize your video content for better engagement and performance on social mediaSubscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/48Y1QJ1 Learn more about Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/3RTndnp About Adobe Creative Cloud:Unlocking creative potential goes beyond tools it's about cultivating inspiration, fostering innovation, and mastering artistic expression. On the Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube channel, discover stories, concepts, and trends that ignite your creativity. We are your hub for creativity, connecting you with Adobe channels for detailed tutorials and product insights. Adobe Creative Cloud brings together everything you need to create your greatest work. One membership gives you access to all Adobe professional creative desktop applications, plus new features as soon as they're available. Cloud storage ensures file access anywhere, even on mobile, streamlining concept sharing. Cloud-based services let you build websites, mobile apps, and content for any medium/device. With Behance integration, you can publish your portfolio on your own URL and plug into the world's largest creative community to get inspired, get feedback, and find new opportunities.Connect with Adobe Creative Cloud:Twitter: https://twitter.com/creativecloud LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/adobe-creative-cloud/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adobecreativecloud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adobecreativecloud/ #Adobe #AdobeYouTube #AdobeCreativeCloud

If youve never edited a video or just feel you need to get more tips on the fundamentals, this session is for you. Join Chris Hansen, senior solutions consultant at Adobe, as he introduces the world of editing, giving you the essential tips to transform your brand. Explore key features and workflows in Adobe Premiere Pro, and get a glimpse of how AI can help enhance your creativity to produce professional videos that are on-brand, impactful, and engaging. Topics include: Storyboarding techniques to craft your brands storyBuilding compelling stories using facts, static media, and video to hook your audienceUtilizing AI as your copilot for editing speed and efficiency, plus optimizing your video for social outputSubscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/48Y1QJ1 Learn more about Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/3RTndnp About Adobe Creative Cloud:Unlocking creative potential goes beyond tools it's about cultivating inspiration, fostering innovation, and mastering artistic expression. On the Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube channel, discover stories, concepts, and trends that ignite your creativity. We are your hub for creativity, connecting you with Adobe channels for detailed tutorials and product insights. Adobe Creative Cloud brings together everything you need to create your greatest work. One membership gives you access to all Adobe professional creative desktop applications, plus new features as soon as they're available. Cloud storage ensures file access anywhere, even on mobile, streamlining concept sharing. Cloud-based services let you build websites, mobile apps, and content for any medium/device. With Behance integration, you can publish your portfolio on your own URL and plug into the world's largest creative community to get inspired, get feedback, and find new opportunities.Connect with Adobe Creative Cloud:Twitter: https://twitter.com/creativecloud LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/adobe-creative-cloud/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adobecreativecloud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adobecreativecloud/ #Adobe #AdobeYouTube #AdobeCreativeCloud

Explore how utilizing Adobe Firefly and AI-powered features in Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects can elevate your approach to creating standout video content on social media. Join award-winning editor and producer Karina Anglada as she guides you through several techniques, tips, and tricks to expand the creative possibilities of working with video. Youll learn how to: Level up your text, graphics, and other video elements Find new ways to revitalize existing media and create unique video elements Take advantage of AI-powered features to optimize your video content for better engagement and performance on social mediaSubscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/48Y1QJ1 Learn more about Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/3RTndnp About Adobe Creative Cloud:Unlocking creative potential goes beyond tools it's about cultivating inspiration, fostering innovation, and mastering artistic expression. On the Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube channel, discover stories, concepts, and trends that ignite your creativity. We are your hub for creativity, connecting you with Adobe channels for detailed tutorials and product insights. Adobe Creative Cloud brings together everything you need to create your greatest work. One membership gives you access to all Adobe professional creative desktop applications, plus new features as soon as they're available. Cloud storage ensures file access anywhere, even on mobile, streamlining concept sharing. Cloud-based services let you build websites, mobile apps, and content for any medium/device. With Behance integration, you can publish your portfolio on your own URL and plug into the world's largest creative community to get inspired, get feedback, and find new opportunities.Connect with Adobe Creative Cloud:Twitter: https://twitter.com/creativecloud LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/adobe-creative-cloud/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adobecreativecloud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adobecreativecloud/ #Adobe #AdobeYouTube #AdobeCreativeCloud

If youve never edited a video or just feel you need to get more tips on the fundamentals, this session is for you. Join Chris Hansen, senior solutions consultant at Adobe, as he introduces the world of editing, giving you the essential tips to transform your brand. Explore key features and workflows in Adobe Premiere Pro, and get a glimpse of how AI can help enhance your creativity to produce professional videos that are on-brand, impactful, and engaging. Topics include: Storyboarding techniques to craft your brands storyBuilding compelling stories using facts, static media, and video to hook your audienceUtilizing AI as your copilot for editing speed and efficiency, plus optimizing your video for social outputSubscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/48Y1QJ1 Learn more about Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/3RTndnp About Adobe Creative Cloud:Unlocking creative potential goes beyond tools it's about cultivating inspiration, fostering innovation, and mastering artistic expression. On the Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube channel, discover stories, concepts, and trends that ignite your creativity. We are your hub for creativity, connecting you with Adobe channels for detailed tutorials and product insights. Adobe Creative Cloud brings together everything you need to create your greatest work. One membership gives you access to all Adobe professional creative desktop applications, plus new features as soon as they're available. Cloud storage ensures file access anywhere, even on mobile, streamlining concept sharing. Cloud-based services let you build websites, mobile apps, and content for any medium/device. With Behance integration, you can publish your portfolio on your own URL and plug into the world's largest creative community to get inspired, get feedback, and find new opportunities.Connect with Adobe Creative Cloud:Twitter: https://twitter.com/creativecloud LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/adobe-creative-cloud/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adobecreativecloud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adobecreativecloud/ #Adobe #AdobeYouTube #AdobeCreativeCloud