Instructional Courses |
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Intro to Video ProductionTwo days $499.00 Prerequisite: No prior experience with digital video required. Basic computer skills a plus. |
This course offers an overview of the video production process, focusing on instructional videos, interviews, public service announcements and other studio work. (The additional challenges of exterior production, where we have control over much less of the shooting environment, will also be discussed.) The course also gives students hands-on experience in each of the major steps of that process. Topics covered include scripting and rehearsal, framing and blocking, staging and set dressing, lighting, camera options and operation, audio engineering, scenes and takes, video capture, basic editing, titling and simple text animation, simple compositing and rendering and much more. The class will participate in a hands-on project on the second day of the course. As much as possible, each student will have an opportunity to experience each job in the production process. Featured products: Canon GL-1 video camera, various lighting and sound equipment, Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Final Cut Pro video editing software, other software related to the audio and video editing process. Target audience: Anyone with an interest in digital video production. |
Basic Computer GraphicsOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: No prior experience with computer graphics required. Basic computer skills a plus. |
This course introduces many concepts and techniques in 2D computer graphics, both pixel- and vector-based (both of which will be defined and explained in the course). Topics covered include paint programs, photo editing programs, vector or object-based programs and the various tools they contain. Also covered will be many extra “plug-ins” available for these programs and what they are used for. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, products from Adobe (Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator), Corel (Painter, CorelDraw), Macromedia (Freehand, Fireworks), Studio Artist, Alien Skin (Xenofex, Eye Candy 4000) and other 2D graphics programs. Target audience: Anyone with an interest in learning more about computer graphics. Especially useful for current and prospective Macintosh owners, but most software presented is also available on Windows. |
Basic 3D GraphicsOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Familiarity with computer graphics programs a plus. |
This course introduces many concepts and techniques in static CGI (Computer Generated Imagery). Topics covered include modeling, surface properties, textures, scene creation, virtual lighting, virtual camera placement and options, facet-based models, patch-based models, 3D text, particle and volumetric effects (smoke, fire, clouds, fog, etc.) and rendering. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Carrara Studio 4, LightWave 8, Bryce 5.5, Poser 6, Animation Master 2005, SketchUp 5 and others. Target audience: Anyone with an interest in learning more about computer graphics. Especially useful for current and prospective Macintosh owners, but most software presented is also available on Windows. |
Organizing and Creating DVDsOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Basic computer familiarity |
This course deals with the organization of multimedia content for the production of DVDs and basic DVD authoring. Topics covered include options offered by the DVD standard, how DVDs are organized, basic menu design, converting video content to MPEG-2 format, converting audio to surround-sound and other formats, alternate audio and vide tracks, subtitling, basic interactivity and preparation for mass production. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, iDVD, DVD Studio Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Keynote 2, Microsoft PowerPoint, Peak DV, A.Pack, Cleaner 6, QuickTime. Target audience: Anyone with an interest in creating interactive DVDs. This includes the use of DVDs for business promotion, education, archiving or entertainment, etc. |
Creating DVDs as Fundraising ProjectsOne day $199.00 Prerequisite: None |
This course introduces the idea of creating DVDs for sale as fund-raisers. The four basic steps in the DVD production cycle (content gathering, media editing, DVD layout and mastering and mass production) will be detailed. This is an introductory presentation and is not highly technical, so it should not be intimidating for non-computer users. Group discounts are available. A briefer version of this presentation for school and community organizations is also available for a small honorarium. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, iDVD, DVD Studio Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Keynote 2, Microsoft PowerPoint, Peak DV, A.Pack, Cleaner 6, QuickTime. Target audience: Schools, community organizations and businesses who have ideas for creating multimedia content that might be of interest to a paying audience. |
Basic AnimationOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Basic 3D Graphics or equivalent experience |
This course demonstrates the basic concepts of computer animation. The term "animation" is not limited to cartoon-like figures, but to any computer-generated image that moves from frame to frame in a video. So moving titles, animated logos, moving diagrams and charts and many other types of content are discussed as well as animated 2D and 3D figures and scenes. Topics covered include keyframes, tweening, character or object motion, camera motion, animating effects, object interactions, kinematics, particle and volumetric effects, rendering and many more. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Carrara Studio 4, LightWave 8, Toon Boom Studio 2, Flash, Director, Bryce 5.5, Poser 6, Animation Master 2005. Target audience: Anyone with an interest in computer animation. |
Intro to Motion GraphicsOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Familiarity with computer graphics and video editing programs a plus |
This course demonstrates the basic concepts of motion graphics - creating moving titles and backgrounds for video intros, DVD menus and many other uses. Topics covered include: animated type effects, motion backgrounds, particle system effects, compositing, chroma keying and adding sound and music. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Motion, Combustion, Mirage, LiveType, Sonic Fire Pro, Soundtrack, iTunes and Peak DV. Target audience: Anyone with an interest in creating digital music. |
Computer Music GenerationOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: A good grasp of music principles and basic computer experience |
This course demonstrates the basic concepts of music capture, scoring and output using computers. Topics covered include: digital music, digital sound, MIDI, scoring software, voices or tracks, loops, music synthesizers, sampling, input options, output options and setting up a digital music studio. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Digital Performer, Unity DS-1, Retro AS-1, Phrazer, Voodoo, Osmosis, Peak DV, SmartScore, Sonic Fire Pro, Soundtrack, GarageBand, Logic 7, iTunes and Soundmaker. Target audience: Anyone with an interest in creating digital music. |
Technique Workshops |
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Location Shoot WorkshopOne day $99.00 (includes lunch) Prerequisite: Intro to Video Production or equivalent |
This workshop is intended to give the student additional
hands-on experience in the production process. Students are given the opportunity
to work as crew members on various independent production projects. Some
basic training is included on location for those arriving early enough.
Job assignments will depend on individual experience. Shoots may only be
scheduled a few days ahead of time since weather, permits and other factors
must be taken into account.
Target audience: Video students who want to gain experience working on live shoots. |
Digital Portfolio WorkshopOne day $199.00 Prerequisite: None beyond your own art or craft |
This workshop is intended to help creative individuals learn
some basic techniques they can use to showcase and promote their work on
a professional-looking DVD. Students are shown how to use still photography
and video to put their creations in the best possible light as well as how
to film and edit a “self-interview” to explain and market their
work. There will be an opportunity for each student to get hands-on experience
in this inexpensive introductory workshop. Each student should bring one
or two typical pieces of their work for practice.
Target audience: Artists and craftspeople who would like to showcase their work on DVD. |
Small Business Video Promotion WorkshopOne day $199.00 Prerequisite: None beyond understanding your own business |
This workshop is intended to help small business owners learn
some basic techniques they can use to promote the goods and/or services
they offer on a professional-looking DVD. Some DVD projects can also become
products in their own right. Students are shown how to use still photography
and video to explain and showcase their products or expertise as well as
how to film and edit a “self-interview” to use as a voice-over
or to intersperse with other video content. There will be an opportunity
for each student to get hands-on experience in this inexpensive introductory
workshop. Students should come with examples of current promotion materials
they use as starting points for their own video work.
Target audience: Business owners and managers who would like to get a jump start on their competition by promoting their business on DVD. |
Basic Video Editing WorkshopOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Intro to Video Production or equivalent |
This workshop covers the use of various video editing software
packages in greater depth than the introductory video production course.
It also serves as a general overview to the video editing process and a
prerequisite to other more focussed workshops on specific techniques.
Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Final Cut Pro, Boris Red and Continuum Complete, Adobe After Effects, QuickTime, Peak DV and Sonic Fire Pro. Target audience: Anyone who would like to learn better techniques for editing digital video. |
Video Compositing WorkshopOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Basic Video Editing Workshop or equivalent |
This workshop focuses on the process of combining video clips
into a final composite clip. Many effects are created with compositing such
as adding titles and graphics, inlaying one or more additional clips or
animations into a scene, merging multiple clips into a single clip using
transparency or chroma keying, etc. This course demonstrates how easy it
is to create professional looking output with todays consumer video software.
Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Final Cut Pro, Boris Red and Continuum Complete, Adobe After Effects, Shake, Adobe Photoshop, QuickTime, Peak DV. Target audience: Video students who want to take their productions to the next level. |
Video Transitions WorkshopOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Basic Video Editing Workshop or equivalent |
This workshop focuses on techniques for transitioning from one video clip to another. Topics covered include cuts, wipes, fades, page turns, three-point edits and combining complex effects with transitions. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Final Cut Pro, Boris Red and Continuum Complete, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, QuickTime, Peak DV. Target audience: Video students who want to improve their skills in this area. |
Scoring VideosOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Basic Video Editing Workshop or equivalent |
This workshop focuses on techniques for adding music and sound effects to video clips. We will explore various tools for creating and editing music using computer software and hardware and applying that music as tracks for a video project. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Final Cut Pro, Sonic Fire Pro, Digital Performer, SmartScore, SoundTrack, GarageBand, Logic 7. Target audience: Video students who want to improve their skills in this area. |
Product Focus Workshops |
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Basic FlashOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Basic computer graphics experience (Basic Animation is highly recommended) |
This workshop covers the basics of using Macromedia’s Flash for creating simple 2D animations and interactive multimedia content. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Macromedia Flash. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Flash who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Advanced FlashOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Basic Flash or equivalent experience |
This workshop offers advanced techniques in using Macromedia's Flash for more complex 2D animations and interactive content. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Macromedia Flash. Target audience: Owners of Flash who want to take their use of this product to the next level. |
Basic MotionOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge and experience (Intro to Video Production is highly recommended) |
This workshop is an introductory training course in the use of Motion from Apple Computer, a software package for creating motion graphics for video and DVD production. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Motion. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Motion who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Toon Boom StudioOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Basic vector graphics (such as Adobe Illustrator) experience (Basic Animation is highly recommended) |
This workshop is an introductory training course in the use of Toon Boom Studio, a software package for creating cartoon-like 2D animations in a 3D space. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Toon Boom Studio, QuickTime. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Toon Boom Studio who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Final Cut ProTwo days $499.00 Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge and experience (Intro to Video Production is highly recommended) |
This workshop is an in-depth training course in the use of Apple's Final Cut Pro. It also includes some discussion of the various plug-ins and auxiliary software packages available that can be used along with Final Cut Pro. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Final Cut Pro, QuickTime, Peak DV, Photoshop, LiveType. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Final Cut Pro who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
DVD Studio ProTwo days $499.00 Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge and experience (Intro to Video Production & Organizing & Creating DVDs are highly recommended) |
This workshop is an in-depth training course in the use of Apple's DVD Studio Pro. It also includes some discussion of the various plug-ins and auxiliary software packages available that can be used along with DVD Studio Pro. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, DVD Studio Pro, Photoshop, A.Pack. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of DVD Studio Pro who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Sonic Fire ProOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: A basic understanding of music |
This workshop is an in-depth training course on the use of Sonic Fire Pro. This product can be used for scoring videos or adding background music to audio presentations. The magic of Sonic Fire Pro is the many ways in which digital music clips can be split and combined into a finished piece of just the right length for a project. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Sonic Fire Pro. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Sonic Fire Pro who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Peak DVOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: A basic understanding of sound recording |
This workshop focuses on the use of Peak DV and related tools for editing audio content. This can be for audio-only projects or the audio part of a video project. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Peak DV. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Peak DV who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic PhotoshopOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: A basic understanding of computer graphics (Basic Computer Graphics is highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe ImageReady for editing digital photographic images and creating digital images for a variety of purposes, including web pages and DVD menus. Preparation of images for use in video or web design projects is our primary focus. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe ImageReady. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Adobe Photoshop who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Advanced PhotoshopOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Basic Photoshop or equivalent |
This workshop continues from Basic Photoshop to cover more complex compositing techniques and the use of more advanced filters and effects plug-ins. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe ImageReady. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Adobe Photoshop who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic Acrobat ProfessionalOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: A basic understanding of computer files and digital media types |
This workshop introduces the use of Adobe Acrobat Professional for combining, storing and transferring content of various types into a single PDF file. We explore the features and options of a PFD document, the types of media it can include and the many ways we can combine, reference, manipulate and secure this content. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Adobe Acrobat Professional. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Adobe Acrobat Professional who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Studio ArtistOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: A basic understanding of computer graphics |
This workshop introduces the use of Studio Artist, a sophisticated program for creating artistic “paintings” from still and video sources. (Yes, moving drawings like we see on many commercials, etc.) Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Studio Artist, QuickTime. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Studio Artist who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic LiveStage ProfessionalOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Basic computer graphics experience (Basic Animation is highly recommended) |
This workshop covers the basics of using Totally Hip’s LiveStage Professional for authoring QuickTime videos. Output from this program can be used for video and web design projects. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, LiveStage Professional, QuickTime Pro. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of LiveStage Professional who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Boris RedTwo days $499.00 Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge and video editing experience (Intro to Video Production & Video Compositing Workshop are highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of a powerful suite of video effects plug-ins for Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, and other video editing programs known as Boris Red. The features of this product are too numerous to list here, but we will explore many of them in this course. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Boris Red, Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Boris Red who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Boris Continuum CompleteTwo days $499.00 Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge and video editing experience (Intro to Video Production & Video Compositing Workshop are highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of a powerful suite of video effects plug-ins for Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, and other video editing programs known as Boris Continuum Complete. The features of this product are too numerous to list here, but we will explore many of them in this course. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Boris Continuum Complete, Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Boris Continuum Complete who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic LightWave 8Two days $499.00 Prerequisite: 3D graphics experience (Basic 3D Graphics & Basic Animation are highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of LightWave 8 for 3D modeling and animation. This powerful package is used in many movies and television shows and offers many advantages to the advanced 3D animator. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, LightWave 8. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of LightWave 8 who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic CombustionTwo days $499.00 Prerequisite: 3D graphics experience (Basic 3D Graphics & Basic Animation are highly recommended) |
This workshop is an introductory training course in the use of Combustion, a software package for creating motion graphics for video and DVD production. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Combustion. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Combustion who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic MirageTwo days $499.00 Prerequisite: 3D graphics experience (Basic 3D Graphics & Basic Animation are highly recommended) |
This workshop is an introductory training course in the use of Mirage, a software package for creating motion graphics for video and DVD production. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Mirage. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Mirage who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic Illustrator CSOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: A basic understanding of computer graphics (Basic Computer Graphics is highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of the premiere vector graphics program, Adobe Illustrator. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Adobe Illustrator. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Adobe Illustrator who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic Carrara Studio 4Two days $499.00 Prerequisite: 3D graphics experience (Basic 3D Graphics & Basic Animation are highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of Carrara Studio for 3D modeling and animation. We spend the first day exploring 3D modeling techniques and the second animating our models and scenes. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Carrara Studio 4. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Carrara who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic SketchUp 5Two days $499.00 Prerequisite: 3D graphics experience (Basic 3D Graphics & Basic Animation are highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of SketchUp 5 for 3D modeling. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, AxelEdge. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of SketchUp 5 who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic AxelEdgeTwo days $499.00 Prerequisite: 3D graphics experience (Basic 3D Graphics & Basic Animation are highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of AxelEdge for 3D modeling and animation and interactivity. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, AxelEdge. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of AxelEdge who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic DirectorOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: Basic computer graphics experience (Basic Animation is highly recommended) |
This workshop covers the basics of using Macromedia’s Director MX for creating simple 2D animations and interactive multimedia content. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Macromedia Director MX. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Macromedia Director MX who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic Bryce 5.5Two days $499.00 Prerequisite: 3D graphics experience (Basic 3D Graphics & Basic Animation are highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of Bryce for 3D modeling and animation of landscapes and architecture. This powerful package is used in many movies and television shows and offers many advantages to the advanced 3D artist. We spend the first day exploring 3D modeling techniques and the second animating our models and scenes. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Bryce 5.5. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Bryce who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic Animation MasterTwo days $499.00 Prerequisite: 3D graphics experience (Basic 3D Graphics & Basic Animation are highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of Animation Master for 3D modeling and animation of landscapes and architecture. Animation Master is a "patch-based" modeling program rather than "vertex-based", which offers some advantages to the advanced animator. We spend the first day exploring 3D modeling techniques and the second animating our models and scenes. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Animation Master. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Animation Master who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic Poser 6Two days $499.00 Prerequisite: 3D graphics experience (Basic 3D Graphics & Basic Animation are highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of Poser 6 for 3D modeling and animation of human, animal and fantasy figures. We spend the first day exploring 3D modeling techniques and the second animating our models and placing them in scenes. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Poser 6. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Poser 5 who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic Mimic3One day $299.00 Prerequisite: 3D graphics experience (Basic Poser 5 is highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of Mimic3 for synchronizing animated speech and other expressions with audio for our Poser characters. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Poser 6, Mimic3. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Poser 6 and Mimic3 who want to jump-start their effective use of these products. |
Graphics UtilitiesOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: A basic understanding of computer graphics (Basic Computer Graphics is highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces a number of utility programs used to convert digital content from one format to another or to perform cleanup operations on a graphic image. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Streamline, Debabelizer, Graphic Converter, Adobe Photoshop, QuickTime, Photo Soap, iPhoto. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Animation Master who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic Digital PerformerOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: A basic understanding of music theory and computer music generation (Computer Music Generation is highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of Digital Performer for creating, composing and orchestrating music. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Digital Performer, digital keyboards. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Digital Performer who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic SmartScoreOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: A basic understanding of music theory and computer music generation (Computer Music Generation is highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of SmartScore for scanning, transposing and orchestrating music. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, SmartScore, scanner, digital keyboards. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of SmartScore who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic SoundtrackOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: A basic understanding of music theory and computer music generation (Computer Music Generation is highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of Soundtrack for creating, transposing and orchestrating music. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Soundtrack, digital keyboards. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Soundtrack who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic GarageBandOne day $299.00 Prerequisite: A basic understanding of music theory and computer music generation (Computer Music Generation is highly recommended) |
This workshop introduces the use of GarageBand for creating, transposing and orchestrating music. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, GarageBand, iTunes, digital keyboards. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of GarageBand who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
Basic Logic 7One day $299.00 Prerequisite: A basic understanding of sound recording |
This workshop introduces the use of Logic 7 for creating, transposing and orchestrating music. Featured products: Macintosh G5 desktop and G4 laptop computers, Logic 7. Target audience: Owners or prospective owners of Logic 7 who want to jump-start their effective use of this product. |
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DVD: The Medium For Your Message |
Every business and organization has a message to deliver. Whether it's to sell a product or to sell an idea, the message has to be delivered with the necessary impact to yield the desired result. Apple Computer has made this medium even more affordable by including all the basic software tools for creating video content and authoring DVDs on every new computer they sell, with DVD burners standard on nearly every model! This 3-hour seminar demonstrates how easy, inexpensive and effective advertising and promoting by DVD can be using a current Macintosh computer and the iLife suite of products. Whether you sell a product or service, or you simply want to educate people on a subject or promote a cause, video advertising is vastly more effective than direct mail - and now it can be just as inexpensive using readily available equipment and materials. |
Planning For Your Wedding Video On DVD |
The wedding video is becoming as commonplace as the wedding portrait. This 3-hour seminar is a must for any couple wanting to preserve their wedding events on video, whether they intend to hire a professional or recruit their friends to do the job. It explains how to work with the videographer to obtain the best results and it presents some additional ideas you may not have considered for the content of the final DVD. Video is not just a tape anymore! For those on lower budgets or who have talented friends, Apple Computer has made this medium even more affordable by including all the basic software tools for creating video content and authoring DVDs on every new computer they sell, with DVD burners standard on nearly every model! While professional videographers offer experience as well as technology, not everyone can afford them. Come and learn what's possible and still within your reach. |
Producing Your Event For DVD |
Events, both public and private, are unique - and each event only happens once. But many people who attend them would like to be able to see such events again - and many other people may not have the chance to even attend. Capturing events on video and then distributing those movies on organized DVDs offers many benefits. Apple Computer has made this medium even more affordable by including all the basic software tools for creating video content and authoring DVDs on every new computer they sell, with DVD burners standard on nearly every model! Whether you are planning a dance concert, music recital, sports event, civic function, play, seminar, conference, symposium or other presentation, there are skills and techniques that can enhance the chances of a successful production. This 3-hour seminar demonstrates the potential of this new technology and offers some rules to follow for ensuring the success of an event DVD project. |
Using DVDs As Fundraisers |
School and civic organizations often need to raise funds for various projects or on-going operations. Most organizations either hold an event or could offer information that would be a fitting subject for a DVD which could be sold to supporters, members or constituents. Apple Computer has made this medium even more affordable by including all the basic software tools for creating video content and authoring DVDs on every new computer they sell, with DVD burners standard on nearly every model! When volunteer labor is involved, the cost of video production and DVD authoring using Macintosh computers is minimal - and many of those volunteers may already own current Macs! The cost of physical DVD production for even small runs has decreased dramatically in the past year, making such fund-raisers even more profitable. This 3-hour seminar demonstrates how your organization could create and sell a DVD as its next fundraising project. |
Advantages of a Digital Portfolio |
Artists and other creative professionals often need to showcase their work. Sometimes they participate in shows and expositions, but more often they circulate a portfolio to prospective clients. Apple Computer has made the DVD medium even more affordable by including all the basic software tools for creating video content and authoring DVDs on every new computer they sell, with DVD burners standard on nearly every model! This 3-hour seminar introduces the concept of a video portfolio on DVD and demonstrates how it can be used to more effectively showcase creative work than more traditional means. We demonstrate how content can be targeted for unique situations and how specialized DVDs can be quickly and inexpensively made for specific purposes. |