Training available from Moviola Digital Education Center
Adobe After Effects - Level I   : Explore the world of motion graphics for film, video and multimedia in this two-day course. You'll learn the powerful compositing features of After Effects as you mix video, music, stills, text, effects and Photoshop layers. Covering the basics of animation you'll learn how to set keyframes, modify transform properties and use effects to create motion. You'll also learn how to quickly create complex animations with After Effects' title tools and how easy it is to output them for Final Cut Pro and Avid sequences.
Adobe After Effects - Level II : Building on the topics covered in the Level I After Effects course, this course focuses on working with 3:2 pulldown, alpha channels and rendering. Topics include 3:2 vs interlaced materials, mattes, masking, rotoscoping, paint tools, and keying. Additional topics include precomposing single and multiple layers, nesting layers and understanding the rendering pipeline.
Adobe After Effects - Level III : This two-day advanced class covers specific issues relating to tracking and 3D space. Exercises and lectures will cover issues pertaining to working directly in After Effects, and to working with materials from other applications. Additional topics include expressions, particles and other advanced effects
Adobe After Effects - Titling : This two-day course focuses on creating title graphics in After Effects, but also shows how to manipulate graphics from other sources and applications, such as Apple Motion & Live Type. You'll also learn how to combine these titles with your Final Cut and Avid sequences. Additional topics include basic tracking, 3D, and title-based plug-ins.
Adobe Illustrator - Level I : Leran how to design and edit vector-based graphics for type, logos, animation and more using the industry standard: Adobe Illustrator. In this two-day course, you'll learn to generate graphics using paths, pen tools and Bezier curves. Topics include drawing & painting techniques, understanding layers, working with brushes and pens, transforming objects, and working with type and masks. You'll create a logo that can be used for any output, including video and web, and learn techniques for creating vector-based animations and unique graphic effects.
Adobe Illustrator - Level II : Building on the topics covered in the Level I Illustrator course, you ll learn techniques for advanced design and effects, including airbrushing, blending, masking, and using patterns and transparency. In this two-day course, you ll also extend your knowledge of layers, color management and type. Managing workflow, outputting files, optimizing functionality, and customizing the work environment are also covered.
Adobe InDesign - Level I : For desktop publishing and print layout work, Adobe InDesign has become a critical tool for any serious designer. This two-day course covers basic layout; text and image manipulation; drawing tools (bezier curves); color creation and application; style sheets; master pages; libraries; indexing; and much more. You ll also have a first-hand opportunity to create a complete magazine layout and prepare it for print.
Adobe Photoshop - Digital Darkroom : Are you mystified by scanning and resolution issues (ppi vs. dpi), color modes (RGB vs. CMYK) or color correction (Levels vs. Curves)? Designed for anyone with basic knowledge of Photoshop, this one-day course presents the tools and techniques you need to professionally prepare images for print. Learn how to set up Photoshop s workspace efficiently, how to streamline your workflow using actions, and how to use the file browser to organize and manage digital files. You ll gain hands-on experience with scanning, importing images from digital cameras, retouching and color more...
Adobe Photoshop - Level I : Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop the industry standard for digital image editing in this two-day course. Whether you are outputting to print, video or web, Photoshop offers the tools you need for professional looking photographic images, composites, backgrounds, textures, text and special effects. Learn how to create original artwork using the painting tools, how to effectively composite images using the selection tools, and how to create multi-dimensional images by mastering the layers palette. Other topics include retouching images, using measurement tools effectively, understanding resolution issues, and applying layer effects and basic filters. more...
Adobe Photoshop - Level II : Take your image editing and compositing to the next level using advanced tools such as layer masks, layer grouping, quick mask and the channels palette. This two-day course will show you how to expertly utilize Photoshop s advanced transparency and opacity settings to get perfect image composites every time. You ll also learn how to use the pen tools, shape tools and Bezier curves to create and export high-resolution vector graphics.
Adobe Photoshop - Level III : This two-day course covers the tools and techniques needed for advanced image optimizing, color correcting and composition. Learn how professionals color correct their images using a variety of tools and techniques, including curves, adjustment layers, the histogram palette, color channels and the channel mixer. We ll also create amazing text and background effects using advanced filters such as Displacement, Polar Coordinates and Lighting Effects. Other topics include creating custom brushes and shapes, working with the history brush, exporting alpha more...
Apple Aperture - Level I : This comprehensive course starts with the basics of image management and takes you step by step all the way through Aperture s powerful photo editing, image retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features. Real-world exercises feature professional photography from a variety of genres, including fashion, sports, wedding, commercial, fine art, and travel photography.
Apple DVD Studio Pro - Level I : Learn all aspects of DVD production in this comprehensive and exciting three-day hands-on class. Topics include: story boarding; navigation; menus; design; bit budgeting; video and audio encoding; authoring; web-links; proofing; and pre-mastering. This class is designed for corporate designers; wedding and sports videographers; DVD enthusiasts; electronic publishers; film studio development executives; Final Cut Pro users; website designers; and anyone else who wants to learn how to create a professional DVD on the Apple platform.
Apple DVD Studio Pro - Level II : This two-day intensive hands-on course is for those students who are interested in mastering the advanced capabilities of DVD Studio Pro. All of the powerful DVD Studio Pro features are explored, including advanced menu design using motion menus, designing powerful layered menus, advanced menu audio, drop zone and button creation in Photoshop, saving menus as templates, and using and creating custom button and slideshow transitions. Instruction also covers optimizing MPEG encoding using Compressor and DVD Studio Pro, adding more...
Apple Final Cut Pro - Advanced Editing Techniques : If you are looking to become a Final Cut Pro power user , then this three-day course is for you. Combining technical information with aesthetics, the hands-on exercises include techniques for cutting dialogue scenes, action scenes, fight and chase scenes, documentaries, comedy, music videos, multi-camera projects, and more. You will also learn advanced compositing techniques, chroma keying, nesting, audio finishing, working with film, managing media and composite modes. Also covers Soundtrack Pro.
Apple Final Cut Pro - Color Correction & Effects : This three-day course delivers a comprehensive training in real-world color correction and effects techniques, including motion and filter effects, keying and compositing, animated titles, scene-to-scene color matching, and correcting for broadcast specifications. Working with several real-world projects, you will learn how to properly read video scopes, adjust contrast, fix color balance to achieve broadcast quality video.
Apple Final Cut Pro - Level I : This three-day hands-on course will introduce you to the Final Cut Pro editing environment. Topics include basic setup; adjusting and customizing preferences and settings; capturing video and audio; creating and editing audio; finishing and outputting. Various editing and trimming techniques are also covered, including ripple, roll, slip and slide. This course is designed for anyone who wants to edit professional quality video using Final Cut Pro.
Apple Final Cut Pro - Live Type : In this one-day module, you ll learn to use Final Cut Pro s companion application LiveType to create sophisticated, professional-quality titles for film, TV and video using Apple s revolutionary LiveFont animated font technology. New integration capabilities let you edit and automatically update LiveType projects in Final Cut Pro more quickly and easily than ever.
Apple Final Cut Pro - Soundtrack : In this comprehensive one-day training course you will learn to arrange and score music using Final Cut Pro s companion application Soundtrack and the library of more than 4000 royalty-free Apple loops that is included with the software. This course provides practical, professional techniques to add high-quality music and sound effects to video and multi-media projects. You will learn how to use Soundtrack for a variety of real-world scenarios and how to record loops directly into the Timeline.
Apple Logic Pro - Level I : This three-day hands-on course introduces you to the primary feature-set and basic interface of Logic Pro. You ll learn how to create a customized environment that integrates with your personal production studio. Using exclusive material recorded by professional music producers and musicians, you ll learn the ins and outs of MIDI and audio recording; streamlined editing and arrangement techniques; and Logic s comprehensive array of DSP effects and software instruments.
Apple Logic Pro - Level II : This three-day course takes you through Logic s powerful advanced features, covering everything from production, editing, and mixing; to notation and scoring; to picture. Throughout the class, professional secrets are revealed regarding how to streamline production workflow, accelerate editing tasks, effectively manage takes, and construct a mix that will meet the most exacting standards. You ll discover powerful techniques for multi-track recording and explore the limitless potential of Logic s audio instruments, including the revolutionary Sculpture, a new addition to Logic Pro.
Apple Motion - Level I : This three-day hands-on course will familiarize you with Motion, Apple s revolutionary software for motion graphics design. The course will cover working with Motion s real-time design engine; behavior-based animation; transfer modes; particle dynamics and simulation design; stylized title animation; bluescreen keying techniques; DVD motion menu design; tablet-driven gesture UI techniques; keyframing; and integration with Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro.
Apple OS X Operating System : Photoshop. After Effects. Illustrator. Many people will tell you that these design applications run best on Macs. And other industry-standard programs, like Final Cut Pro and Aperture, only run on Macs. Learn how to tap into the Mac operating system's amazing abilities in this one-day class. This course covers OS setup and troubleshooting; application and plug-in installation; file structures; working with preferences; connecting to the Internet; using the more...
Apple Shake - Level I : This five-day hands-on course is your introduction to the primary feature set and basic interface of Shake 3. Using visual effects shots from major motion pictures, you will learn the process of integrating computer-generated elements with live action photography using motion tracking and color matching tools. You will also learn professional keying techniques for placing blue- and green-screen shots against background plates. Most importantly, you ll learn to create multi-layer composites using Shake s Node Tree organizational structure.
Apple Soundtrack Pro - Level I : This two-day class guides you through using Soundtrack Pro to edit audio files, repair field recordings, perform multitrack arranging and mixing, synchronize audio and video, analyze and fix common audio problems, and perform other creative sound design techniques. This course focuses on practical, professional techniques used to add professional music and sound effects to video and multimedia projects.
Autodesk Maya - Level I : This four-day course provides you with a working knowledge of the world s most powerfully integrated 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering software: Academy-Award -winning Alias Maya. Discover the technology behind 3D modeling and animating, and, learn the theories and philosophy of 3D design, texturing and lighting. Through real-world exercises and examples, you will become familiar with the user interface; basic modeling; animation; particle systems; and rendering.
Autodesk Maya - Level II : This four-day course builds on the techniques and tools presented in MY101. You ll learn advanced methods and workflows, and take an in-depth look at deformers; skinning methods; kinematics; IK and FK posing; function curve editors; weighting techniques and character expressions. This course picks up where MY101 leaves off, but if you have some experience with Maya and are looking to learn some of the tricks and techniques of the more advanced tools, then this course is for you.
Avid ACSR - Macintosh Recertification : This two-day course focuses on the new technologies, software, and hardware that a current Avid Certified Support Representative (ACSR|Macintosh) may not be familiar with. You ll learn about topics such as MediaShare, MediaDock, the DLT 35, and the latest Media Composer features.
Avid ACSR - Macintosh System Support : This five-day course is the foundation of the program for pre-qualified candidates pursuing certification as an Avid Certified Support Representative. You ll learn techniques to minimize system downtime and maximize productivity by focusing on software problems on Media Composer systems. Lab work and role-playing provide the practical experience necessary to identify Macintosh and Media Composer hardware and software problems, use basic tools for troubleshooting, and provide first-line support to Avid s customer base. Topics include: system software and hardware; more...
Avid ACSR - Unity MediaNetwork System Support : This five-day course focuses on the installation, administration, and architecture of Avid Unity MediaNetwork. You ll learn how to connect, integrate, configure and troubleshoot the MediaNetwork system. Other topics include working with networking hardware and software, and identifying ProTools system requirements for Unity.
Avid ACSR - Unity Recertification : This two-day course focuses on the new technologies, software and hardware that a current ACSR|Unity may not be familiar with. You ll learn about new and updated topics relating to Avid Windows NT-based systems.
Avid ACSR - Windows Recertification : This two-day course focuses on the new technologies, software, and hardware that a current Avid Certified Support Representative (ACSR|Windows) may not be familiar with. You ll learn about new and updated topics relating to Avid Windows NT-based systems.
Avid ACSR - Windows System Support : This five-day course focuses on the integration and support of Avid editing systems, including Avid Media Composer, Avid Xpress, Avid Symphony, Avid Xpress Pro with Mojo, and Avid Media Composer Adrenaline. Avid hardware components and configurations are presented and explained. The relationship between Windows OS and Avid more...
Avid Media Composer & Xpress Pro - Color Correction : This two-day course, designed for the intermediate user, explains how to color correct a sequence on Avid Media Composer and Avid Xpress Pro. You will learn how to color correct each shot in a sequence, use Avid s internal video scopes, make sure the color and luminance are within safe broadcast limits, and create a treatment for a sequence. Class time is divided between demonstration and hands-on practice.
Avid Media Composer - Advanced Effects : This three-day course focuses on designing multi-layered and multi-nested effects on Avid Media Composer for maximum quality and optima render time. Hands-on exercises involve creating and combining effects to achieve real-world results. Topics include: effect shortcuts and tips; advanced keyframing, nesting and keying; render time reduction; using Avid Media Composer s Paint and AniMatte effects; and effect media management. This course is also relevant for Avid Symphony users.
Avid Media Composer - Advanced Techniques : This two-day course is designed for experienced Avid Media Composer (or Symphony) editors who want to become more productive by mastering the system s sophisticated editing features and shortcuts. You ll also learn advanced techniques to help streamline system, media, and project management. Sessions include instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice. Topics include: editing features (such as Sync Point Editing and Replace Edit); advanced trimming techniques; editing and viewing options; more...
Avid Media Composer - Brightwolf : Once you ve mastered the tools of Avid through the MC101 and MC201 courses, you re ready for the Brightwolf Workshop. This three-day hands-on course provides you with a real-world editing project, including media from an actual BBC film, the original director s script, and the actual dailies and notes. The course starts with a film (Brightwolf) that has been completely edited, except for the last 15 minutes. That s where you come in: it s your job to finish the final 15 minutes of the film.
Avid Media Composer - Creating Graphics & Mattes with Photoshop : Designed for the advanced Avid Media Composer or Avid Xpress Pro editor, this two-day course demonstrates how to prepare still and moving graphics for import into Avid Media Composer using both SD and HD formats. Students will also learn how to use Intraframe Editing to create paint effects and animated mattes. Class time is divided between demonstration and hands-on-practice. Topics include: preparing and importing graphics, creating and using alpha channels, layers, and matte keys, and using more...
Avid Media Composer - Introduction to Effects : This two-day course introduces basic effects and is a prerequisite for the 305 Advanced Avid Media Composer Effects course. Topics include: creating multilayered effects; keyframing effects; creating effect templates; using AVX plug-in effects; creating motion effects and timewarps; using the 3D Effects option; and nesting layers. Class time is divided between demonstration and hands-on practice. This course is also appropriate for Avid Symphony users.
Avid Media Composer - Level I : This three-day course introduces the concepts of nonlinear editing and includes all basic features of the Avid Media Composer system for Macintosh and Windows. You will use Avid Media Composer to digitize and organize source footage, edit sync and non-sync material, trim sequences, edit audio, create titles, and output work. The final product is a finished program. Designed for the novice Avid Media Composer editor, no familiarity with the system is necessary. This course is also appropriate for Avid Symphony users.
Avid Media Composer - Trimming : This practical two-day course is an intensive look at trimming efficiently, effectively, and creatively on everything from dialogue scenes to montages to complicated multiple layer sequences. Designed to offer plenty of supervised hands-on exercises, this course breaks down trimming into its essential creative and technical components, then presents drills that bring out creativity, effectiveness, and quickness. It is designed to move trimming from an area of confusion (or too much thinking ) into the powerful creative tool that it is meant to be.
Avid Media Composer - Working with Film & 24P : This practical two-day course prepares editors and assistant editors for working with film and 24p media on Avid Media Composer, Avid Film Composer and Avid Xpress Pro. Each day combines instructor-led lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice. Topics include: understanding the telecine/downconversion process; film proj-ect workflows (including 24p); organizing film editing sessions; autosyncing; script integration; and film effects. The course also covers creation of cut lists, change lists, edit decision lists, and digital cuts.
Avid Xpress Pro - Basic Effects : This two-day course is an in-depth introduction to creating visual effects on the Avid Xpress Pro editing system. Topics include: creating multi-layered effects; keyframing effects; creating effect templates; working with AVX plug-in effects, creating motion effects and timewarp effects; nesting layers; and working with Xpress s 3D effects. Class time is divided between demonstration and hands-on-practice.
Avid Xpress Pro - Level I : This three-day course is an in-depth introduction to the techniques of nonlinear editing on the Avid Xpress Pro system. The class progresses through all the basic phases of creating a sequence, including inputting source footage, assembling and trimming sequences, editing audio, creating titles, and outputting a finished program. Class time is divided between demonstration and hands-on practice. The course is designed for video editors and developers of interactive media.
Avid|DS - Level I : This three-day introduction to the Avid|DS SD and HD workflow processes will familiarize you with Avid|DS editing, audio, and media management. You will also get an introduction to effects and animation. Topics include: capturing, storyboarding, editing with dialogue, multi-camera techniques, transitions, DVE, color correction, titling, custom, audio effects, mixing and conforming.
Avid|DS - Level II : This two-day course introduces you to more advanced graphics, effects, and animation techniques. Topics include: multiple effects and animation; using the effects tree; handwriting; scratch removal; the warp effect; timewarping; mix and match; luma keyer; blue/green keyer; and advanced titling.
Avid|DS - Level III : This three-day course explores the compositing and graphic tools used in the Avid|DS system. You will become familiar with the compositing and the 3D DVE layouts and workflow. Specific features of the Graphics layout are also covered. Topics include: blue/green keyer; multiple mattes; Photoshop import; travelling matte; morphing; stabilizing; tracking; offset tracking; and 3D DVE compositing.
Color Management Fundamentals : Learn how to save time and money by understanding how Color Management works. Hands-on exercises will show you how to profile your digital camera, scanner, monitor and printer for maximum efficiency and color quality. Learn how to set up PhotoShop s color settings for predictable repeatable color output.
Color Management With Mac OS X : In today s digital imaging workflows, it s challenging to ensure predictable and reproducible color across print, web, broadcast and CD/DVD authoring. This color management course will help design and digital imaging professionals to understand the basics of color profiling and display calibration needed to create a successful color-managed workflow. In this three-day hands-on course, you ll learn how to set up Mac OS X for color management, from capture to edit to delivery. You ll also learn how to integrate Apple and third-party solutions into a well-managed color workflow.
Color Theory - Level I : Make your web pages come alive with this powerful tool for creating animated and interactive web pages. This three-day course will introduce you to Flash and teach the basics of animating using timelines, symbols and tweens. Learn how to incorporate sound and create the kind of dynamic, attention-grabbing Web sites that are in demand. The course is taught by industry professionals who provide insider tips & tricks, case studies and information about the latest trends in design.
DVD Menu Design With After Effects & Photoshop : DVD menus have become a critical part of the average movie-watcher s entertainment experience. It is the first step in watching a movie at home. In fact, if you don t get past the menu, you won t get to the movie at all. Learn what makes for compelling and user-friendly design for DVD menus in this two-day, hands-on course. Using the industry standards for menu design (Adobe After Effects and Photoshop), you ll learn how to use a film s key art or create new art to present a logical, inviting and successful user experience.
Macromedia Dreamweaver - Level I : This three-day course presents the basics of creating HTML Web pages using this industry-standard application. You ll become familiar with Dreamweaver s powerful and easy-to-use tool-set for creating dynamic Web pages and developing content. Learn Web management techniques, design & layout, cascading style sheets (CSS), and more.
Macromedia Dreamweaver - Level II : This two-day course builds on the concepts and techniques presented in DW101. You will learn to organize and manage files on a Web site; use Dreamweaver s Site Manager to create a site map; use linked styles; design and manage templates; create objects; employ JavaScript behaviors; and develop server-side includes.
Macromedia Flash - Level I : Make your web pages come alive with this powerful tool for creating animated and interactive web pages. This three-day course will introduce you to Flash and teach the basics of animating using timelines, symbols and tweens. Learn how to incorporate sound and create the kind of dynamic, attention-grabbing Web sites that are in demand. The course is taught by industry professionals who provide insider tips & tricks, case studies and information about the latest trends in design.
Macromedia Flash - Level II : This hands-on three-day course shows you how to use Flash s most powerful features to create advanced Web applications and e-commerce front ends. Learn to leverage the power of Action Script, Flash Components, digital video, user forms and more. Deliver a richer user experience with embedded MPG, AVI and MOV files, and by adding dynamically downloadable JPGs and audio.
Principles & Aesthetics of Editing : This two-day course presents a fresh look at the creative process that constantly informs the technical decisions you make in the edit bay that combination of right brain and left brain skills that is the mark of a superior editor. Through examining films and television programming throughout history, you ll be presented with a solid array of the creative aesthetic principles that lead to good editing. You ll learn to examine your own feelings about how these techniques impact the editing process, working to build the kind of sensibility that will guide you in making their own editing decisions. The hows and the whys of good editing are explored in detail, through examining how an more...
Typography in Design - Level I : Without type, there is no design. That is as true of post-production work, motion graphics, and animation as it is of graphic design in general. All forms of visual communication require that typography be successfully integrated into a coherent and expressive overall design. In this two-day course, you'll explore the anatomy of the letterform. Through interactive lectures and hands-on exercises, you'll learn to recognize font classifications, identify the parts of a letterform, and understand the role of type in graphic design. As a final project, you ll design your own font with consideration for effective visual design.
Vector vs. Bitmap : You ve heard the terms (bitmap, vector, raster, object-oriented), but do you know what they mean? This new, one-day course will leave you with a clear understanding of the two standard formats in digital graphics. Whether you are a 2D graphic designer, film or television editor, effects artist, or digital photographer, this class is an essential step in fully understanding the digital design/editing workflow. Get more out of Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, Maya or any application you use to create or edit digital graphics and/or video.
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