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Workshops

Apple Authorized Workshops

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Upcoming Workshops:

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: 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

FCP 100: Overview of Final Cut Pro 7

Schedule: September 27 & 28, 2010
Time: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $599.00 (public) / $480.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)

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

FCP 101: Introduction to Final Cut Pro 7

Schedule: September 29 – October 1, 2010
Time: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $999.00 (public) / $800.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)

This three-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, 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

Curriculum
* Includes Apple Pro Training Book

FCP 200: Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro 7

Schedule: September 27 – October 1, 2010
Time: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $ 1,499.00 (public) / $ 1,200.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)

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.

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

Curriculum
* Includes Apple Pro Training Book
* Includes $150 End User Exam Voucher

FCP 300: Final Cut Pro 7 Advanced Editing

Schedule: November 15 – November 17, 2010
Time: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $ 1,099.00 (public) / $880.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)

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 FCP100, FCP101, FCP102, FCP200 or FCP250 course.

Curriculum
* Includes Apple Pro Training Book
* Includes $150 End User Exam Voucher

Color 101: An Introduction to Color Correction in Final Cut Studio

Schedule: January 3 & 4, 2011
Time: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $799.00 (public) / $640.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)

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

Motion 101: Introduction to Motion 4

Schedule: November 29 & 30, 2010
Time: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $ 1,099.00 (public) / $880.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)

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

Sound 101: Introduction to Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio

Schedule: December 13 & 14, 2010
Time: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $699.00 (public) / $560.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)

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.

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

DVDSP 101: Introduction to DVD Studio Pro 4

Schedule: January 10 – January 12, 2011
Time: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Location: Waltham, MA Campus
Tuition: $999.00 (public) / $800.00 (CDIA alumni/ student)

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

Apple Workshops

Apple Authorized Workshops

Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts is an Apple Authorized Training Center. Workshops are taught using Apple’s authorized curriculum and instructors to ensure the highest level of training. For more information on Apple End User Exams, please call 800-808-CDIA or email workshops@cdiabu.com