Digital Filmmaking
Workshop Registration
Please contact us to register: 800-808-CDIA or email workshops@cdiabu.com
- FCP 100: Overview of Final Cut Pro 7
- FCP 101: Introduction to Final Cut Pro 7
- FCP 200: Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro 7
- FCP 300: Final Cut Pro 7 Advanced Editing
- Color 101: An Introduction to Color Correction in Final Cut Studio
- Motion 101: Introduction to Motion 4
- Sound 101: Introduction to Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio
- DVDSP 101: Introduction to DVD Studio Pro 4
Effects and Compositing in Adobe After Effects
MARCH 16-25: INTRO TO VISUAL EFFECTS & COMPOSITING IN ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS
Compositing and the use of visual effects (VFX) has been a part of motion picture history since its infancy, and although optical printers have long-since been replaced by computer applications, the fundamental concepts in creating VFX remain largely unchanged. For the past 17 years, Adobe After Effects (AE) has been a leading application in creating effect shots and on-screen digital magic for both small and big screen productions, and today, skilled AE artists are still in high demand. This course will introduce the student to the basics of creating visual effects, including preparing to shoot footage from pre-production and on-set, as well as the basics of compositing and using computer generated imagery (CGI) in AE. Students will be demystified to the secrets of visual effects and the sometimes intimidating nature of AE. If you can imagine it, AE can help you make it motion picture reality, and this course will introduce the versatile set of tools that AE has available as well as the practical knowledge to avoid mistakes and create effective workflows.
Prequisites:
- Intermediate knowledge of digital media creation and formats (Some Adobe Photoshop knowledge preferred)
- Intermediate knowledge of digital video production and formats (Final Cut Pro knowlegde preferred)
- Knowledge of digital video is necessary for this course
- Book required and must be purchased prior to attending class:
Adobe After Effects CS4 Classroom in a Book (Paperback) ~ Adobe Creative Team (Author) http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-After-Effects-Classroom-Book/dp/0321573838/
DETAILS
Introduction to Visual Effects and Compositing in Adobe After Effects
Date:
Tues March 16 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Thurs March 18 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday March 20 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tues March 23 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Thurs March 25 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Time: Tuesday & Thursday Nights 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm & Saturdays 9 am - 5 pm
Cost: $750 CDIA Students & Alum
/ Public $950
For more information, please contact workshops@cdiabu.com
Waltham MA Campus
Join us for a Demo Reel Workshop with Greg Croteau.
DEMO REEL WORKSHOP: CANCELED.
Your demo reel is one of your most important assets as you strike out in your career as a digital filmmaker. Whether you're bidding on a commercial, a marketing video or a wedding, potential clients always ask the same question: "Can I see some of your work?"
Creating a demo reel can be confusing. What should go in my demo reel? How long should it be? Should I show the bride and groom shots from my zombie film? This two-day workshop is designed to answer those questions and more. We'll discuss what type of jobs are out there and what those clients want to see. Then we'll look at examples of successful (and not so successful) demo reels, identify what should go in yours and dedicate lab time to putting it together. Several class critiques will allow you to refine and polish your reel.
By the end of the weekend, you'll be able to answer that client with a confident, "Absolutely."
Additionally, students must come with a Final Cut Pro project containing a selection of their best work. This can include raw footage, completed films and works-in-progrss. A mix of documentary, corporate and narrative (commercial, film, music video) footage is encouraged.
CANCELED. Dates to be rescheduled.
Space is limited - register now at workshops@cdiabu.comDate: June 18-June 20
Price:
$800 CDIA/BU students and alum
$995 public
With the advent of the Red Camera, digital cinema has been revolutionized. An ultra-high definition motion picture camera is now available at a price that independent producers can afford. This three-day hands-on workshop is designed to make sense of the camera, it's operation and post-workflow. The Red-volution's come to CDIA.
During the course of this three-day workshop, the Red will be first systematically broken down. Configuring both the camera's accessories and it's internal settings will be covered in-depth, addressing a variety of shooting situations.
As many options as there are for shooting, so too are there options for a post-production workflow. A search of the internet will offer various opinions. In this workshop, we will look at two workflows, field-tested and guaranteed to get you up and editing.
Of course, none of this means anything unless you're going to shoot. And shoot we will. From controlled exercises to familiarize yourself with the camera to a scripted, short-film shoot, there will be plenty of hands-on time.
At the end of the workshop, all of the Raw .r3D files shot during the workshop will be provided for you to take home and add to your reel or to take through post-production.
Instructor: Greg Crotoeu
Greg has directed for clients including Dunkin Donuts, Saucony/Hind, Washington Mutual, Life is Good and Grand Slam Tennis Tours. In 2007 his boutique production company, Three Times, moved into broadcast commercials and created their first feature film, The Aristocrat. Greg is a graduate of Boston University’s College of Communication.
For details, email workshops@cdiabu.com
This two-day, hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. In this course, you'll learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarizing yourself with the user interface. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, Ripple, Roll, Slip and Slide tools, finishing and final output.
This course is based on the FCP 101 course, but it does not cover all lessons and exercises in the book. Students may complete the exercises that are not covered in class on their own. 
Who Should Attend
This class is designed for Avid Media Composer, Xpress Pro and Avid Film Composer editors who want to learn Final Cut Pro and who prefer hands-on, interactive instruction.
What You Will Learn
* Marking clips
* Using insert and overwrite edits
* Drag-and-drop editing
* Trimming edit points
* Using Ripple, Roll, and Extend edits as well as the Slip and Slide tools
* Finishing and final output
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
* Knowledge of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation
* Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended
Schedule: May 3 - 4,
July 12 - 13
Time: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $599.00 (public) / $480.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)
Registration
Please contact us to register: 800-808-CDIA or email workshops@cdiabu.com
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, apply filters, and more. Topics include basic setup, customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, Ripple, Roll, Slip, and Slide tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output.
Who Should Attend
This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video with Final Cut Pro and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality.
What You Will Learn
* Marking clips, using insert, overwrite and drag-and-drop editing
* Trimming edit points
* Using Ripple, Roll, and Extend edits as well as the Slip and Slide tools
* Applying filters and changing Motion properties.
* Audio editing and audio creation
* Finishing and final output
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
* Knowledge of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation
* Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended
Curriculum
* Includes Apple Pro Training Book
Schedule: May 5 - 7,
July 19 - 21,
July 14 - 16
Time: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $999.00 (public) / $800.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)
Registration
Please contact us to register: 800-808-CDIA or email workshops@cdiabu.com
This five-day, hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the Final Cut Pro user interface. This course is based on the FCP 101: An Introduction to Final Cut Pro course. However, the lessons are covered in five days, instead of three, allowing for more comprehensive coverage of the lessons.
In this course, you will cut a scene from the TNT television series Leverage, create a promo for Seaworld's Believe documentary, as well as master filters and effects as you edit a segment of Playing for Change, the international music-creation event.
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, apply filters, and more. Topics include basic setup, customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, Ripple, Roll, Slip, and Slide tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output.
Who Should Attend
This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video with Final Cut Pro and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality.
What You Will Learn
* Marking clips, using insert, overwrite and drag-and-drop editing
* Trimming edit points
* Using Ripple, Roll, and Extend edits as well as the Slip and Slide tools
* Applying filters and changing Motion properties
* Audio editing and audio creation
* Finishing and final output
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
* Knowledge of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation
* Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended
Curriculum
* Includes Apple Pro Training Book
* Includes $150 End User Exam Voucher
Schedule: May 3 - 7,
July 12 - 16
Time: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $ 1,499.00 (public) / $ 1,200.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)
FCP200 Prime Time schedule:
Dates: July 19 - August 3
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
** Class meets 3 nights a week: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (8 classes total)
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
**Class meets 2 nights a week: Monday and Wednesdays (8 classes total)
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $ 1,499.00 (public) / $ 1,200.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)
Registration
Please contact us to register: 800-808-CDIA or email workshops@cdiabu.com
This three-day, hands-on course teaches students hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques. Learn how to create polished transitions, fix screen direction errors, edit multi-camera projects, work with nested sequences, create fantastic effects use filters creatively and composite like a pro. This course also covers advanced workflows for managing media and working with film.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for existing Final Cut Pro users who want to increase their skill level through learning advanced features and efficient workflows, and who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction. Also desirable are an understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation.
What You Will Learn
* Asymmetrical Trimming and Advanced Trim edit window techniques
* Multicamera Editing
* Variable speed and slow-motion techniques
* Nesting sequences and rendering settings
* Working with filters
* Finishing and final output
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
* Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS and editing terminology is required
* Level One Final Cut Pro End User certification is required. Ideally, students will have attended an FCP 100, FCP 101, FCP 102, FCP 200 or FCP 250 course.
Curriculum
* Includes Apple Pro Training Book
* Includes $150 End User Exam Voucher
Schedule: July 26 - 28
Time: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $ 1,099.00 (public) / $880.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)
Registration
Please contact us to register: 800-808-CDIA or email workshops@cdiabu.com
This two-day hands-on course will familiarize students with the color correcting capabilities of Final Cut Studio. 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 “looks,” skin tone adjustments, adjusting the composition and framing of a shot, and much more.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for existing Final Cut Pro users who want to learn more about the color correction and grading capabilities of Final Cut Studio. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the functionality.
What You Will Learn
* Navigating the Color Rooms
* Understanding Waveform and Vectorscopes
* Using Trackers
* Color Correcting Contrast
* Color Correcting for Brightness
* Working with Vignettes
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
* Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
* Knowledge of color correction terminology is helpful
* Basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro 7 is required. Level One Final Cut Pro End User certification is preferred. Ideally, students will have attended an FCP 101, FCP 102, FCP 200 or FCP 250 course.
Curriculum
* Includes Apple Pro Training Book
* Includes $150 End User Exam Voucher
Schedule: August 23 - 24
Time: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $799.00 (public) / $640.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)
Registration
Please contact us to register: 800-808-CDIA or email workshops@cdiabu.com
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.
Who Should Attend
This class is designed for students who are looking to learn more about creating motion graphics using Motion and who prefer hands-on, interactive instruction. Also desirable are an understanding of the Macintosh operating system and basic computer navigation.
What You Will Learn
* Understanding behavior-based animation and templates
* Working with blend modes
* Advanced particle system design
* Working with templates
* Masking methods
* Keyframing techniques
* Integration with other Final Cut Studio applications
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
* Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
* Basic knowledge of motion graphics terminology is recommended
Curriculum
* Includes Apple Pro Training Book
* Includes $150 End User Exam Voucher
Schedule: August 2 - 4
Time: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $ 1,099.00 (public) / $880.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)
Registration
Please contact us to register: 800-808-CDIA or email workshops@cdiabu.com
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for those who want to learn the basics of audio content creation, editing, and mixing and who prefer hands-on, interactive instruction to best explore the audio functionality of Final Cut Studio.
What You Will Learn
* Creating, arranging and editing a multitrack sequence
* Sound design and ambience creation
* Using the waveform editor to enhance dialog and voiceover
* Using single and multitake recordings, editing audio files, repairing field recordings, and fixing common audio problems
* Working with reverb, compression, EQ and track bussing
* Understanding integration with other Final Cut Studio applications
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
* Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
* Basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended
Curriculum
* Includes Apple Pro Training Book
* Includes $150 End User Exam Voucher
Schedule: August 16 - 17
Time: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $699.00 (public) / $560.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)
Registration
Please contact us to register: 800-808-CDIA or email workshops@cdiabu.com
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 will also “author” a DVD by creating buttons, interactive links, slideshows, playlists and even adding alternate audio stream and camera angles.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for those who want to learn the basics of authoring professional quality DVDs with DVD Studio Pro 4 and who prefer hands-on, interactive instruction to explore its full functionality.
What You Will Learn
* Creating menus in DVD Studio Pro
* Simulating discs
* Working with storyboards
* Creating buttons on menus
* Creating slideshows
* Encoding assets and bit budgeting
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
* Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
* Some knowledge of Final Cut Pro is recommended
Curriculum
* Includes Apple Pro Training Book
* Includes $150 End User Exam Voucher
Schedule: August 30 - September 1
Time: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $999.00 (public) / $800.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)
Registration
Please contact us to register: 800-808-CDIA or email workshops@cdiabu.com
