Learning Creatively

Have I mentioned how great it is to be a photographer in the now? Learning the techniques of digital photography, among other creative activities, has become even easier than before. The days of finding one photographer to teach you the trade are over. Chase Jarvis, a great photographer and inspiring creative, recently announced on his blog the introduction of CreativeLIVE. In conjunction with his recent live broadcast photo shoots, CreativeLIVE is a way for photographers and other artistic folk to learn from the greatest in their respective fields. They not only offer photography classes, but also painting, creative software and even designing and coding programs for the iPhone. The best part of it is... it is FREE! In following his blog and his work, Chase appears to be the kind of guy who knows what he's doing and wants others to be able to learn from him and his new project is another sign of that. Thanks, Chase!

What CreativeLIVE is, is an online site in which you can enroll in "classes" for free. Next you tune in to the sign during the designated times of the class you want to take and learn from the best in the business via a web streamed lecture/demonstration. Once a lesson is over, it becomes available for purchase via download. But wait, there's more! The website offers a live chat in which you can talk with others taking that class as well as those instructing it. Giving you one on one time with professionals as well as colleagues in the industry. The chat is available in two ways: an online chat connection, or via twitter using a hashtag. Below is a great promotional video that Chase put together about the program.




What do you guys think? A worthwhile tool for the creative minds of the world? Anyone know of any other similar programs? The simple fact is you can have these classes at your disposal (if downloaded) anytime you wish. They can also be put on your iPod, iPhone of other electronic device and you can learn tricks of the trade while your waiting on the bus or on your lunch break. I definitely see great potential in this project and I intend on utilizing it as much as possible in my free time. Love learning!