Gemvision Events

Gemvision Training Cruise

April 16-21 Western Caribbean

Registration opens January 13th at 1:00 PM CST. Only 100 spots available!

Cabins still available for a limited time. Registration ends Friday, February 10th

$1595 Per person with training
based on double occupancy

$995 Per person without training
based on double occupancy

JUST ADDED! A very limited number of less expensive interior cabins have just been made available for solo travelers.
Call Ryan Koning at 800.357.6272 x114 for details.

Combine business and a whole lot of pleasure with 2 days of intensive Gemvision training during the “at sea” days of this 5 night cruise through the Western Caribbean April 16-21. Departing from Miami, FL, enjoy tropical paradise port destinations at Roatan, Honduras and Cozumel, Mexico aboard Celebrity Cruise Lines premium-class ship Millennium. Extremely limited space - don’t miss out!

Featuring Concierge Class Cabins with Private Veranda
The Gemvision Training Cruise features exceptional Concierge Class stateroom accommodations set in the most desirable locations of the ship. Enjoy a large private veranda and savor unexpected delights such as fresh flower arrangements, personalized stationery, hors d'ouvres every evening, and sleeping on the perfect pillow you've selected from the pillow menu. Click here for full cabin details

The Gemvision Training Cruise features two full days of intensive training. Training attendees will choose either a CounterSketch Studio or a Matrix focus …

CounterSketch Studio Track

This special 2-day accelerated version of our regular hands-on training class teaches how to use the revolutionary CounterSketch Studio sales tool to boost your sales and energize your team. You will learn all the simple steps to a CounterSketch Studio sale including; how to quickly qualify your customer, search an extensive virtual library for the perfect model, modify the item in real time during the consultation with your client, and easily provide a price estimate and make the sale. Fully hands-on with laptop computers provided.

The Matrix Track

Presents multiple lecture style classes and topics including half day in-depth sessions and shorter intensive sessions to take your Matrix skills to the next level and beyond. Featuring …

• Matrix Modeling Case Studies with Kent West This in-depth lecture will present an assortment of challenging jewelry projects and explore the advantages and disadvantages of every possible way to approach building them in Matrix 7. Covering Sweeps, Curve Network, Loft, Drape, T-Splines, Cage Edit, and a lot more in an expanded half day session.
• Beyond the Basics: Taking T-Splines to the Next Level with Travis Serio This expanded half day lecture will explore multiple approaches for modeling with T-Splines including input of NURBS curves and surfaces, box modeling, completely organic modeling, integrating T-Splines into a production workflow, topology layout strategies, T-Points, Star Points, Sea Shells, anatomy and repair of a T-Spline, and more.

And these intensive training sessions …

• Rendering and Animation in Matrix Learn how to quickly alter existing render materials and styles to get stunning results and understand how each control plays a role in the final image. Mapping coordinates for texturing and basic animation tools will also be explored.
• Complimenting Matrix with Other Applications Get exposure to complimenting tools for Matrix to perform tasks such as automatically converting images to vectors for use in Matrix, construction of human and animal figures for T-Splines, sculpting and 3D textures for Matrix models, STL viewing and compression and repair for Rapid Prototyping.
• Customizing Matrix Improve productivity by customizing Matrix to your individual work flow. Learn how to create custom keyboard hot key commands, icon and panel layouts, new command icons, and add additional, profiles, shade modes, gems, cutters, and objects on curve to your collection.
• Introduction to T-Splines Learn the fundamental skills necessary to start designing creatively with T-Splines. Use its exciting capabilities to create freeform shapes that can be easily pushed and pulled for fluid and organic models. This session will prepare those newer to T-Splines for a more in-depth study.
• Boosting Your Promotional Impact from Matrix Creating cool renders and animations is only half the battle. Times are changing fast and keeping your marketing presence fresh and up-to-date is imperative. Learn how to get the most out of the presentation tools in Matrix then explore how to share your designs online and in your advertising for maximum exposure and impact.