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 Dreamweaver - Level I : This three-day course presents the basics of creating Web pages using this industry-standard application. Youa ™ll become familiar with Dreamweavera ™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.

Adobe Dreamweaver - Level II : This three-day course builds on the concepts and techniques presented in DW101. You will learn to organize and manage files on a Web site; use Dreamweavera ™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.

Adobe 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.

Adobe Flash - Level II : Learn Flash Animation using classic cinematography techniques. FL201's purpose is to maximize Flash Animation strengths in creating interactive cartoon animations, commercials, graphic novels, short features, and Webisodes. The focus is the entire project life-cycle from storyboarding to the final movie. First section covers visual aspects, including how space, line, color, and movement can be framed to maximize the meaning and emotional impact of your story. Second section adapts traditional cinematography techniques in Flash workspace, such as virtual camera more...

Adobe Photoshop - Level I : Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop a the industry standard for digital image editing a 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 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 Photoshopa ™s advanced transparency and opacity settings to get perfect image composites every time. Youa ™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 II For Nonlinear Editors : This two-day course covers the tools and techniques required by Non-Linear Editors. For more information, please contact us.

Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro (Level II) : This two-day, hands-on course delivers comprehensive training in real-world effects techniques, including using motion and filter effects, nesting, animating effects with keyframes, chroma keying, compositing and constant and variable speed effects. Topics Include: Reviewing Motion effects basics. Working with video filters effects. Managing and saving favorite effects and copying effects attributes. Keyframing (animating effects over time) in the Viewer, Timeline, working with more...

Advanced Techniques in Smoke (Level II) : Advanced techniques in Autodesk Smoke

Apple DVD Studio Pro - Level I : This three day, hands-on course delves into the world of DVD authoring with DVD Studio Pro 4. In this comprehensive course, students will learn everything they need to create a professional DVD title. This course guides students through every aspect of DVD authoring, from initial storyboarding to burning and replication. Using compelling media and a real-world production workflow, students will learn how to create amazing MPEG 2 video with Compressor as well as create eye-popping motion menus directly in DVD Studio Pro 4. Students more...

Apple Final Cut Pro - Advanced Editing Techniques (Level II) : This three-day course offers invaluable techniques for becoming a Final Cut Pro "power user". Combining technical and aesthetic information, there is a demonstration followed by ample time for hands-on exercises to master dialog editing techniques, various trimming methods, getting the most out of Final Cut's audio mixing tools, media and clip management and more. Topics include: Dialog scene editing techniques Getting the most out of Matchframe for locating, adding and replacing material Replace edit to simplify the task of more...

Apple Final Cut Pro - Level I : This four-day, hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the Final Cut Pro user interface. In this course, you will cut a scene from the TNT television series Leverage, create a promo for Seaworld's Believe documentary and more. Start with basic video editing techniques and work all the way through Final Cut Pro's powerful advanced features. Learn to mark and edit clips, mix sound, add titles, create transitions. Topics include basic setup, more...

Apple Logic Pro - Level I : This three-day hands-on course introduces you to the primary feature-set and basic interface of Logic Pro. Youa ™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, youa ™ll learn the ins and outs of MIDI and audio recording; streamlined editing and arrangement techniques; and Logica ™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 Logic Pro - Project Workshop : Jay Asher presents: The Logic Pro 9 Project Workshop! Logic Pro 9 is out and it is LOADED with new features. Get a jump on it with Jay Asher, the author of "Going Pro With Logic Pro 8a Many things have NOT changed from Logic Pro 8. Have you taken the Apple Certified Training Courses for Logic Pro 8 and still not learned all you want to about more...

Apple Motion - Level I : This three-day, hands-on course will familiarize students with Motion, Apple's revolutionary software for motion graphics design. This comprehensive course covers working with Motion's Real-Time Design engine and interface, behavior-based animation, parameter behaviors, blend modes, advanced particle system design, advanced title animation, working with templates, chroma key techniques, masking methods, advanced 3D features, working with audio, keyframing, and integration. Topics include: Understanding behavior-based animation and templates Working with blend modes  more...

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 Soundtrack Pro : This two-day class guides you through editing 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. Topics include: Creating, arranging and editing a multitrack sequence and audio file projects Sound design and ambience creation Incorporating sound effects in a program Using the waveform editor to enhance dialog and voiceover Using single and multitake recordings, editing audio files, repairing field recordings, more...

Assistant Editing Essentials for Avid : This class focuses on the tasks that an assistant editor is typically assigned to do. Primarily focusing on television tape and tapeless formats, students will be guided through setting up a bay, getting footage in the Avid, organizing media as an assistant as well as an editor, managing media and drives, getting material out to various broadcast formats, and finally common troubleshooting tasks. Understanding the technical side of the editing process is not only essential but expected when applying for an assistant editing job. Knowing what's expected of you (how to ingest, group, consolidate, move, and output) will help ease the transition to more...

Assistant Editing Essentials for Final Cut Pro : This two-day course offers both lecture and hands-on time to explore the topics covered. This course covers real world tasks that are required to be a successful assistant editor working with Final Cut Pro for television and feature lms, and discussions about how to approach various editing work ows. It is intended for newcomers to the eld, as well as experienced assistant editors working in Avid environments who are new to Final Cut Pro. Everything from the latest digital work ows, prep, input, syncing, organization, managing settings, media management and various output options are more...

Avid ACSR - Macintosh and Windows System Support Certification : This five-day course focuses on the integration and support of Avid editing systems, including Avid Media Composer, Avid Symphony, Avid Xpress Pro with Mojo, and Avid Media Composer Adrenaline. Avid hardware components and configurations are presented and explained. Areas covered include the relationship between the Windows/ more...

Avid ACSR - Macintosh and Windows System Support Re-certification : This three-day course focuses on the new technologies, software, and hardware that a current Avid Certified Support Representative (ACSRs) may not be familiar with. Youa ™ll learn about new and updated topics relating to Avid Windows and Macintosh based systems. On the final day of the course an exam is given and, if passed, the ACSR is re-certified for another year.

Avid ACSR - Unity System Support Certification : This five-day course focuses on the installation, administration, and architecture of Avid Unity MediaNetwork. Youa ™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 System Support Re-certification : This two-day course focuses on the new technologies, software and hardware that a current ACSR-Unity may not be familiar with. Youa ™ll learn about new and updated topics relating to Avid Windows NT-based systems.

Avid Media Composer - Editing Tools and Techniques : oviolaa ™s three-day Advanced Techniques, Tips and Tricks course is designed for experienced Avid Media Composer, Avid Xpress Pro or Avid Symphony editors who want to become more productive by mastering the systema ™s sophisticated editing features and shortcuts. At Moviola Digital, Avid class sizes are more...

Avid Media Composer - Introduction to Effects : Moviolaa ™s three-day introduction to Avid Effects course presents the core concepts for creating stunning effects. This course provides the essential foundation of concepts, tools and procedures of the system on both the Macintosh and Windows platforms. This course is also appropriate for Avid Xpress Pro and Avid Symphony users. At Moviola Digital, Avid class sizes more...

Avid Media Composer - Trimming Workshop : 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 hands-on exercises, this course breaks down trimming into its essential creative and technical components, helping to bring out your creativity, effectiveness, and quickness. It is designed to move trimming from an area of confusion (or a too much thinkinga ) into the powerful creative tool that it is meant to be.

Avid Media Composer - Working with Film & 24P : Moviolaa ™s two-day Film & 24p course prepares editors and assistant editors for working with film and 24p media on Avid Media Composer, Avid Film Composer, Avid Symphony and Avid Xpress Pro. At Moviola Digital, Avid class sizes are limited to eight to ten students, and each workstation is limited to just two students to ensure a positive learning experience.  more...

Basic Color Correction for Avid : Moviolaa ™s two-day color correction course is designed for the intermediate user. It covers how to color correct a sequence on Avid Media Composer and Avid Xpress Pro. At Moviola Digital, Avid class sizes are limited to eight to ten students, and each workstation is limited to just two students. Class time is divided between demonstrations followed by hands-on practice exercises. Moviolaa ™s two-day 239 course focuses on: Color correcting each shot in a sequence for scene consistency.  more...

Color Correction in Final Cut Studio : This three day hands-on course will familiarize students with the color correcting capabilities of Final Cut Studio, with the main focus on Applea ™s Color as well as exploring color correction options in Final Cut Pro. Start with the basics of color balancing and correction, and move on to the fine points of secondary grading, including scene matching, using vignettes to isolate and track regions, creating advanced color effects and a looks,a skin tone adjustments, adjusting the composition and framing of a more...

Digital Cinema - RED, Avid & Beyond : This two day immersive class is designed for post-production professionals seeking to make informed choices when working with the RED camera. The aim of the class is to demystify Digital Cinema Acquisition and provide best practices for RED projects; taught through a variety of tools, from the freely available RED software to Final Cut Studio to the Avid suite of products, including Metafuze, Media Composer, and Avid DS. more...

Digital Photography Workflow with Lightroom : This class is a one-day (8-hour) class on digital photography workflow to teach DSLR users how to get the best possible images from their digital SLRs using the camera RAW file format. Attendees will learn: Setting up the camera for RAW shooting Importing images into the Adobe Lightroom database and applying metadata to the images. Organizing, choosing and sorting the images in Lightroom Processing the RAW images to get the best possible results every time. Outputting the images for printing, slideshows or web pages.

Effects Tools & Techniques in Avid : Moviolaa ™s four-day Advanced Effects course is designed for Avid Media Composer, Avid Symphony or Avid Xpress Pro* editors already familiar with keyframing, layering and nesting, who are looking to take their effects to the next level by unleashing some of the powerful effects capabilities of their Avid editing system.* At Moviola Digital, Avid class sizes are limited to eight to ten students, and each more...

Essentials of Pro Tools : This course provides a more detailed look at the Pro Tools system on top of the knowledge you learned in Pro Tools 101. It covers all the key concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools LE system. The course provides the foundation for the later 200-series of courses on Pro Tools music and post production.

Final Cut Pro for Avid Editors : This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and interface of Final Cut Pro. Using Avid editing terminology and references as stepping stones, this course translates the studentsa ™ existing editing talents to the FCP skill set. In this course, students will learn Final Cut Pro editing operations: capturing, sound editing, creating bins and sequences, as well as Final Cut Proa ™s extensive effects package, real time color correcting and numerous tips and keyboard shortcuts for more...

HD, RED & Digital Cinema Workflows in Final Cut Pro : This three day course focuses on how to work with the myriad of HD formats and Final Cut Pro. There will be discussion and demonstration and hands on time with the various HD decks and cameras for capturing, ingesting and getting familiar with different workflows. Key elements of this class include detailed looks at the P2 workflow and trouble-shooting as well as working with the AJA Kona 3 capture card. You will also explore post production workflows and the various options for working with Final Cut Pro in conjunction with footage shot on the RED more...

Introduction to Ableton Live : What is Live? Ableton Live is a loop-based music sequencer and DAW that is designed as an instrument for live performance as well as a tool for DJ's. Live utilizes "Elastic Audio" which allows users to stretch, and automatically beat match songs making it a quick favorite among DJ's and remix artists. This class covers: Composing with Live DJ'ing with Live Beat matching & Creating Grove Templates Audio/ Midi Effects Building Macros (Multi Effects) Integrating Hardware Controllers Exporting to Logic/ Pro Tools etc.

Introduction to Avid Editing : Moviolaa ™s comprehensive Introduction to Avid Editing course is designed for both the novice (no familiarity with the Avid system is necessary) as well as those who have some experience using the Avid Media Composer, Avid Xpress Pro or Avid Symphony system. Though this is an introductory course, it provides the essential foundation of concepts, tools and procedures of the system on both the more...

Introduction to Effects in Final Cut Pro (Level I) : This one-day, hands-on course teaches students to understand the effects capabilities of Final Cut Pro. You will master filters, motion effects, speed changes, and more. Topics Include: Applying constant and variable speed changes and freeze frames using the new speed tools in Final Cut Pro 7 Motion effects to create split screens and image blending effects Animating effects parameters over time Working with video filters to change the look of an image introduction to color correction effects Boris title effects Video generators for backgrounds, compositions Applying and working with Motion Master Templates

Introduction to Pro Tools : This course covers basic Pro Tools principles. It provides everything you need to complete a Pro Tools project-from initial set up to final mixdown. The course focuses on Pro Tools 8 software and covers a multitude of new functions and feature enhancements. Whether your project involves recording live instruments, MIDI sequencing of software synthesizers, or audio editing or region looping, this course will give you the basic skills to succeed.

Introduction to Smoke (Level I) 1-Day : A great introduction to the interface of Autodesk ® Smoke ®. Includes exercises in compositing, color correction, animating text and editing. It is designed for students who have some knowledge of film or television practices, but are novices to Autodesk Smoke.

Introduction to Smoke (Level I) 5-Day : A great introduction to the interface of Autodesk ® Smoke ®. Includes exercises in compositing, color correction, animating text and editing. It is designed for students who have some knowledge of film or television practices, but are novices to Autodesk Smoke.

Professional Editing with Media Composer (Including Effects) : Moviolaa ™s comprehensive Introduction to Avid Editing course is designed for both the novice (no familiarity with the Avid system is necessary) as well as those who have some experience using the Avid Media Composer, Avid Xpress Pro or Avid Symphony system. Though this is an introductory course, it provides the essential foundation of concepts, tools and procedures of the system on both more...

Troubleshooting in Final Cut Pro : This one-day course on troubleshooting in Final Cut Pro covers real world solutions for common issues that the Final Cut Pro editor faces. This class is designed for the average editor or assistant, and is not heavily technical in nature. The class includes handouts to detail steps needed to resolve various issues. Topics include: Techniques/ tips to improve Final Cut and system performance. Solving the myriad of possibilities that causes dropped frames. Determining how to get the best performance out of media drives. Audio/ video sync issues. Solving incorrect mono/ stereo panning. Capture and more...