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2008 Educational Seminars

FULL DAY WORKSHOPS

Wednesday, October 8
10:00 – 2:50 p.m. Pitch Sessions 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. -Copper Mountain Room
Pitching Film and Television Ideas to Hollywood Cancelled

Thursday, October 9
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. -Aspen Room
2D & 3D Animation Techniques Using After Effects
Chris & Trish Meyer, CyberMotion
Cost: $185– Registration open

In this full-day session, Trish and Chris Meyer will share their favorite tricks and techniques to create motion graphic animations using Adobe After Effects. Their primary focus will be making complex animations easy, demonstrating how to use Parenting, Nesting, Expressions, Behaviors, Animation Presets, the Puppet Tool, 3D cameras and lights, Vanishing Point, and integrating with dedicated 3D applications. They will then show how to use the Color Management system introduced in After Effects CS3, including how to manage a variety of media and create output for both broadcast and the web. The session will end with a demonstration of several of the new features in After Effects CS4 that will be of interest to motion graphics artists.

CyberMotion is a motion graphics design studio in the Los Angeles area, founded by Trish and Chris Meyer. We specialize in high-impact, multi-layered 2D and 3D graphics for video and film, often tightly integrated with music.

Chris & Trish Meyer are the founders of CyberMotion, an award-winning Los Angeles motion graphic design studio. Their design and animation work has appeared on shows and promos for CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, The Learning Channel, HBO, and PBS. CyberMotion was one of the first studios to create major release film opening titles using desktop tools (including major films such as The Talented Mr. Ripley), and they have also created promotional and trade show videos for corporate clients from Apple Computer to Xerox. They specialize in unusual format videos, having animated for IMAX, CircleVision, the NBC AstroVision sign in Times Square, and the four-block-long Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas.

HALF DAY WORKSHOPS

Thursday, Oct 9
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. -Vail Room
The Future of Online Television: The Birth of Local Media Channels
Jock Mirow, BroadbandVideo, Inc.
Cost: $115– Registration open

Streaming video and online television are the next generation of distribution for the independent producer who wants to create and drive their own production destiny. In this dynamic half day session, learn what it means to create and produce local media channels and self-distribute on the web and deliver high impact, revenue generating programming that will alter the way we look at TV for the future, literally.

Mr. Jock Mirow is a founding partner of BroadbandVideo.com and is a pioneer in the field. He is responsible for video integration, interface design and encoding methodologies. He also oversees the strategic direction of streaming media products and serves as a technical liaison to the production community.

Mr. Mirow began his career in the newspaper and publishing industry before becoming Manager of Creative Services for Jones Intercable and later at United Cable of Colorado. He served as Art Director at both Fox31 and UPN20 and subsequently joined America Online as the Senior Producer for Digital City Denver where he ran the creative and production department. During his tenure at Digital City, he is attributed with the creation of the “Chat-Cam”, a synchronized environment featuring an online interview and video feed. The initial “Chat-Cam” experiments with noted television personality Geraldo Rivera drew thousands of participants.

LUNCHEONS

Wednesday Oct 8
11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
WICT Luncheon - Women in Cable and Telecommunications – Developing Women Leaders and the Future of New Media
Moderator: Rebecca Rusk Lim, Sr Director, Advanced Services, Starz Entertainment
Panel: Kathy Standage, VP Sales, Cable & Sports Markets, Technicolor Content Services & Network Services
Heidi Bujorian, Corporate Advanced Media Manager, Charter Media,
April Horace, Technology Analyst, Janco Partners
Cynthia Carpenter, Marketing & Operations Executive, Media Consultant

Cost: $25– Registration open

This exciting and motivating panel of four dynamic and successful women leaders in the industry will explore and encourage women and men in pioneering new directions in new media from the perspective of Telephony & Network Services, Cable Breakthroughs, Programming and Tech Investment/Finance.

WICT - Developing women leaders is their mission. As the oldest and largest organization serving women professionals in cable and telecommunications, Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) is at the forefront of an industry undergoing constant change. Since its founding in 1979, WICT has remained steadfast in its resolve to advance the position and influence of women through proven leadership programs and services at both the national and local level.

Panelists:
Heidi Bujorian joined Charter in 2005, and now serves as corporate Advanced Media Manager for Charter Media, the advertising sales division of Charter Communications, Inc., a position she has held since April of 2007. Prior to Charter, she was Account Vice President for Sundance Channel.

Ms. Bujorian is responsible for planning and distribution of all national Video on Demand advertising content to Charter operations as well as execution of interactive ad campaigns.

She has been in the cable industry for over two decades, beginning her cable career immediately following college at United Video in Tulsa, OK. She subsequently held positions in marketing and sales management at Mid-Coast Cable TV, Showtime Networks and Charter Media.

Ms. Bujorian is a graduate of the University of Houston and received a BA degree in Marketing. She lives in Castle Rock, CO with her husband and two sons.

April Horace joined Janco Partners in October 2001, to focus on emerging technologies/services in the cable and satellite industries. Her current coverage list includes: Liberty Capital, Liberty Interactive, DirecTV, Dish Network, Time Warner Cable, Home Shopping Network, XM Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, and Navteq. Prior to Janco Partners, April was Vice President of Business Affairs at Telecommunications Inc. (TCI), k/n/a Comcast Communications, where she was responsible for developing and maintaining all the financial and accounting activities for the National Digital Television Center k/n/a Comcast Media Center. In addition, she was responsible for evaluating, structuring, and negotiating several long- term contracts and managing partner relationships as it related to the rollout of digital cable, interactive television, direct broadcast satellite, and other advanced technologies. Prior to TCI, April served at the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the division of Corporate Finance, focusing on complex accounting issues, financial disclosure, and registrant compliance with the 1933 and 1934 Acts. She also spent six years with KPMG, with clients in the cable, theatre exhibition and mining industries. April received her B.S degree from the University of Colorado in accounting and a minor in finance.

Cynthia Carpenter is a marketing and operations executive with more than 17 years’ experience in cable and telecommunications. Her background spans several facets of the cable and telecom industry, including programming, distribution, and new product launch. Having managed teams throughout her career, Cynthia’s greatest sense of accomplishment is in mentoring and coaching others. Since she began her career at Starz! in 1991, Cynthia has been an active member of Women in Cable Telecommunications and is an alumna of the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute and a WICT Mentor. Cynthia received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and her Master of Business Administration from Boston University. Her work experience includes marketing and operations roles with Starz! Encore Group, Time Warner Cable, High Speed Access Corp., Rainbow Media, and Level 3 Communications. Currently, she is running a consulting practice working with high-tech start-ups in the Boulder area. Cynthia lives near Boulder, Colorado with her husband and two daughters.

Rebecca R. Lim is responsible for Starz Entertainment’s interactive television initiatives and consumer experience. She leads the user interface design and strategy for the on-demand broadband services including Starz Play, VONGO, and VONGO TV. Rebecca led the Starz team in the first satellite transmission of an OpenCable Applications Platform (OCAP) tru2way broadcast.

Rebecca is active in industry groups committed to evolving media that include; the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Interactive Media Peer Group, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Advanced Media Executive Committee, the CTAM On Demand Consortium, and the CableLabs Enhanced TV Programmers Group. She has also mentored in the American Film Institute Digital Content Lab.

Rebecca was honored with the “Woman of Technology” 2005 Award from Rocky Mountain WICT and graduated in Class XIII of the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute. She was named by CableWorld Magazine as one of the Top 50 Women in Technology 2006.

Rebecca has worked over 25 years in the media industry, holding senior management positions in cable and broadcast television, interactive television and technology development. She spent over five years with TCI and AT&T Broadband, where she led content development for the DCT 5000 platform. Rebecca was the Hong Kong bureau chief for Asia Business News (now CNBC Asia) and worked at CNN at its launch.

Rebecca is a Guest Lecturer at the University of Missouri, School of Journalism, Digital Convergence. She is also active in several charity groups.

Vongo’s user experience has been recognized five times for design excellence. Honors include:
Nominee: 2005-2006 Interactive Television Emmy, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences,
Nominee: 2005-2006 & 2006-2007 Emmy for Best On-Demand Technology over Public Internet, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Winner: North America Gold Award for Interactive Media, BDA and Winner: Gold W3 Award, International Academy of Visual Arts.

Thursday, Oct 9
11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
The Future of Television - Broadening Your New Media Footprint
Joe Cirincione & Colleagues, VP, Evertz Technologies, Ltd.

Cost: $25– Registration open

What does the Future of New Media hold for the industry at the local, national and international levels? How can one more effectively compete in an ever-changing landscape of new technology, competitiveness, difficult economy and uncertain times? Join us for a captivating lunch about developing your business based on the latest trends and future opportunities that will generate the greatest revenue in the future.

Joe together with his fellow engineers, will give a presentation on The
Future Landscape of Television. HDTV, IPTV, Digital Switching, and new business models currently being deployed around the world.

Joe Cirincione is a 35 year veteran with extensive experience in the Television Broadcasting Industry. He has been with Evertz for over 9 years and currently holds the position of Vice-President of Sales, Central and Western USA. Joe has seen many transitions in television over the years, from analog to digital, to IPTV, and has been directly involved with the rebuilding of facilities throughout the USA.

Evertz Technologies Limited (TSX:ET - News) designs, manufactures and markets video and audio infrastructure equipment for the production, post production, broadcast and internet protocol television ("IPTV") industry. The Evertz' solutions are purchased by content creators, broadcasters, specialty channels and television service providers to support their increasingly complex multi-channel digital and high definition television ("HDTV") broadcast environments and by telecommunications companies to roll-out IPTV. Evertz's products allow its customers to generate additional revenue while reducing costs through the more efficient signal routing, distribution, monitoring and management of content as well as the automation of previously manual processes.

FREE SHORT TAKES SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

Wednesday, Oct. 8 Exhibit Hours 10:00 am - 5:00 p

Pavilion

Audio
10:30-11:30 am
Levels Metering and Gain Structure
John Murray, ProSonic Solutions
This presentation first defines the electrical levels and metering standards used in audio. Then it will be shown how these levels and metering are implemented in setting proper gain structure for both a low-level and high-level sound reinforcement system, as well as an A/V broadcast or recording system.

Wednesday, Oct 8, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Acoustics Boot Camp
Ed Logsdon and Jeff Kwolkoski - DL Adams Associates www.dlaa.com
Environments for sound, not the sound equipment itself are often the least understood elements when engineering sound for different venues. This half day program will raise awareness of room environments and reduce misconceptions about effective sound and provide attendees with advanced understanding of sound engineering as it pertains to creating the perfect sound. Mr. Logsdon and Mr. Kwolkoski will present advanced dynamics of acoustics for the first hour and a half and then a panel of audio experts share their insights into creating the perfect sound in difficult environments. They will discuss the most common difficulties and how to overcome these challenges.
DL Adams and Associates provide acoustical engineering design, architectural engineering design, noise control engineering, theater acoustics, stadium acoustics, performing arts acoustics, and sound system design throughout the Continental U.S., Europe, and South America. From our office on the island of Oahu Hawaii we provide services throughout the Pacific Rim, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Guam. We are world-class specialists in acoustical engineering services, acoustical architecture, acoustic consultants, architectural acoustics, and facilities acoustical engineering.

2:30-3:30 p.m.
Audio Experts Panel - Challenging Elements of Sound
Moderator: John Murray, ProSonic Solutions
Panelists: Ed Logsdon, DL Adams Associates
Jeff Kwolkoski, DL Adams Associates
Ray Rayburn, K2 Audio
Room equalization and acoustics considerations with sound system equalization, speech intelligibility and reverberation all converge within the panel discussion to assist the sound engineer to find the best sound for their venue.

3:45-4:45 p.m.
Canon Promarket Presentation - HDV Cameras
Jung-Jin Ahn
Join Canon's Video Technical Specialist Jung-Jin Ahn as he discusses Canon’s full line of professional HDV cameras, from the powerful XH A1 on up to the highly-regarded XL H1s with interchangeable lenses. The presentation will encompass configuring your camera for the proper acquisition settings and the subsequent post-production workflow.

Pavilion

The Future of Television Technology
10:00-11:30 a.m.
tru2way – Technology Components & Creating Content for Tru2way
Homer Gonzalez III, Director of Products and Services, Comcast
Homer Gonzalez III, director of products and services for the Comcast Media Center (CMC), oversees the CMC’s HITS Advanced Interactive Services (”AxIS”) platform, which is designed to support advanced interactive application developers and facilitate the launch of their interactive services on cable systems serving small to mid-size markets. HITS AxIS launched this spring and Gonzalez and his team has already signed up more than a dozen leading companies in the iTV product development space, as well as cable systems that will serve as BETA sites for the next generation of iTV services.
Gonzalez’s involvement on both the content and operational sides of the tru2way coin allows him to provide RM VIDEXPO 2008 attendees insights on both the content creation and technological considerations affecting the tru2way market. Examples of specific topics that Gonzalez could address include:
• A tru2way primer – status of tru2way devices and cable system capabilities for supporting it and an overview of the end-to-end process that will allow TV viewers to interact with your content
• The relationship between ETV and tru2way – how and why interactive applications developers are using ETV as a stepping stone toward more robust iTV applications that can be supported by tru2way
• The relationship between the content community and iTV applications developers - examples of partnerships between applications developers, content creators and television networks that have launched Java-based ETV and iTV applications
• Market data concerning digital video customer adoption iTV and usage trends and examples of the applications that are resonating with cable customers
• Denver as the iTV capital – a look at the companies and organizations in the Metro Denver area that are leading the development and adoption of iTV applications

About Homer Gonzalez III
Homer Gonzalez III has served as Director, Products and Services for the Comcast Media Center (CMC) since joining the company in March of 2007. The scope of his responsibilities encompasses technology selection, market analysis, product definition, product development and product rollout.
Most recently, Gonzalez has served as product manager for the CMC’s HITS AxIS centralized content services bureau. This suite of advanced services for cable system operators is designed to provide industry-leading solutions for the centralized deployment of Tru2way (formerly OpenCable and OCAP) applications. With this product suite, the CMC will enable cable MSOs to cost-efficiently deploy ARPU-increasing applications in the areas of Navigation, Advertising, Gaming, Communications/Transport, Programming and Operations/Back Office on emerging Tru2Way-compliant consumer electronics.

1:00-2:30 p.m.
Opportunities in On Demand Content Creation
Jon Shaver, Director of New Media Content Management and Distribution, Comcast
Jon has been working with television networks, advertisers and other sources for on-demand video since its inception on Comcast cable systems five years ago. Through his work with over 20 of the country’s cable system operators on launching VOD and expanding their VOD libraries, Shaver can provide RM VIDEXPO 2008 attendees insights on the types of VOD programming that are resonating with digital video customers as well as how emerging technologies are helping to shape the next generation of on-demand video applications.

Examples of specific topics that Shaver could address include:
• An overview of the VOD content market, including the demand for faster turn-around of “perishable” content and for creating platform-specific content to work within multi-platform television and branding initiatives
• The programming genres that are resonating with VOD viewers
• A look at the content management technologies that are fueling new opportunities for market-specific programming, from public affairs to long-form advertisements
• Examples of the new opportunities in advertising that are being driven by the latest developments in ad-insertion technology, content distribution and CE devices.

About Jon Shaver
Jon Shaver, Director of New Media Content Management and Distribution for the Comcast Media Center, has been involved in the cable operator, programming network and advertising aspects of the media industry for more than 17 years. For the past five years, he has worked on many of the video on demand initiatives that have shaped the experiences of ten of millions of digital video customers across the county.

2:45-3:45 p.m.
Template-Based Virtual Graphics Enhancement
Shaun Dail, Orad
Huge cost, labor and time savings with fast loading virtual graphics have altered the use graphics in film, TV and commercials production.

4:00-5:00 p.m.
CFVA Forum: Past, Present, Future - Should Colo. Certify Production Professionals – CFVA Board of Directors will provide a panel discussion of the state of CFVA and open a dialogue about whether industry professionals within the Colorado Production Guide can and should be certified. Will this further legitimize the Colorado professional production community?

10:15-11:15 a.m.
Special Effects on the “lower end” Spectrum
Dan Warvi, Independent Graphics Producer, Denver Avid User Group
While High-End Special Effects are an important part of films and
commercials, the "lower end" of special effects are even more important to smaller-budget commercials, PSA's and promotions. Dan Warvi will show how Adobe After Effects and plugins can make a production more effective with rotoscoping, keying and basic color correction.

11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Why in the World Would You Shoot On Tape? The Panasonic AVCHD Evolution
Bernie Mitchell, Silver Platter Productions, Inc
There is no longer any reason to shoot on tape. Whether you are producing in Standard Def or Hi Def, solid state acquisition is your future. This presentation will explain the present confused state of HD and where it is all headed, and frankly, that is tape-less.

We will demonstrate the features of the Panasonic AVCCAM family of professional products, “The Next Generation of Affordable HD”. These new cameras record on the AVCHD codec, which is MPEG-4 H.264. We will discuss and show the workflow from acquisition, to post, to delivery and finally to archive. The world of HD capture and distribution to a variety of display options: projectors, monitors, Blu-ray, DVD, iPhone, YouTube and the web are literally just a couple of clicks away. Come and find out how to grab this power for your productions.

Bernie Mitchell is an Emmy nominated producer/Director/Writer/Editor, Multimedia Person of the year, and DVD Association Hall of Fame member, who’s experience includes; overall responsibility for the launch of a global hi-def TV, Radio and Web network, running his own marketing consulting and multimedia production company, writing a book and surviving the dot.com madness. Besides running Silver Platter

1:30-2:30 p.m.
Bring Your Videos Online with Dreamweaver and Flash
Paul Trani, Certified Adobe trainer
Reach a larger audience by easily bringing your videos online using
Dreamweaver and Flash. Topics include creating videos for the Flash player, place videos on a web page in three clicks, add more control by importing videos into Flash, and publishing to the web.

2:40-3:40 p.m.
Create Interactive Video for the web and mobile devices using After Effects
and Flash
Paul Trani, Certified Adobe trainer
Add a level of creativity unmatched when combining Flash with After Effects. Topics include creating videos for the Flash player, using videos and controlling video Flash, and adding interactivity.

Pavilion

Location AIC Pavilion
AutoDesk Authorized Workshops
Wednesday Oct 8th 3dsmax Class – 60 minutes each

10:15 a.m. MaxScript Unleash MaxScript and increase your productivity. See what’s under the hood in 3ds max, how you can enhance the software’s capabilities, create custom features and make difficult tasks easy. Learn about resources you can use right away, see examples and get a basic understanding of this rarely discussed feature. Unleash the power of MaxScript and increase your productivity.

11:15 a.m. Animation Beyond the Basics in 3ds max Animation isn’t just movement and transforms. Nearly every aspect of 3ds max includes animation. Learn how to create animated surfaces with textures, complex deformations with Modifiers and even basic particle systems and effects.

1:15 p.m. Radiosity Rendering in 3ds max See how this powerful rendering and advanced lighting solution can help create stunning architectural images with just some basic knowledge. You’ll learn how Radiosity works, how to light a scene for Radiosity and optimize the Radiosity process.

2:15 p.m. Polygon Modeling in 3ds max Learn the basic techniques of manipulating polygonal objects in 3ds max. Starting with a few standard primitives like boxes and cylinders, you can create almost anything with this powerful toolset. We’ll explore the core features you need to know.

Apple Final Cut Studio 2 Workshops
Location: AIC Pavilion

10:15 am Final Cut Pro 6 -Learn about workflow options inside Final Cut Pro 6 and check out some of the new features

11:15 am Motion 3 -Take a trip thru Motion 3's features including the new 3D capabilities.

12:15 pm Soundtrack Pro 2 -Find out how Soundtrack Pro 2 integrates with Final Cut Pro 6 to enhance your audio.

1:15 pm Color -Spend some time finding out what Color is about in this introductory session

2:15 pm FCP 6 -Learn about workflow options inside Final Cut Pro 6 and check out some of the new features

3:15 pm Motion 3 -Take a trip thru Motion 3's features including the new 3D capabilities.

Thursday, October 9 Exhibit Hours 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Legislative Task Force – Vail Room
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Come join the production community and its stakeholders for their monthly Legislative Task Force meeting. Topics will cover election outlook, ballot initiatives, and the latest legislative strategy for performance based incentives. Also included will be the economic forecast for the state. We will also look at the Governor's economic strategy as it relates to 2009 legislation. Come find out how you can be involved to help pass crucial legislation! Moderators will include Kevin Shand, Film Commissioner and Representative Tom Massey.

Pavilion

10:30-11:30 a.m.
Third Party Plug-ins for Video
Michele Yamazaki, VP Marketing | Toolfarm, Inc. http://www.toolfarm.com

Michele Yamazaki will show you some of the hottest, most useful video, including Red Giant's Magic Bullet Looks, Boris Continuum Complete, Digieffects Damage, a few from Trapcode and more. Need to create an effect or fix a problem with video? Chances are, Michele knows the right tool for the job.

12:30-1:30 p.m.
Advanced Keying for Professionals
Michele Yamazaki, VP Marketing | Toolfarm, Inc. http://www.toolfarm.com
Michele will walk you through the basics and onto advanced keying techniques in Adobe After Effects using The Foundry Keylight and Red Giant Primatte Keyer Pro. Learn about pre-processing footage, making garbage masks, stacking mattes and everything you need to know about pulling a great key. She'll also show you a fantastic way to match your foreground and background footage and give several tips along the way.

1:40-2:40 p.m.
Canon Promarket Presentation - HDV Cameras
Jung-Jin Ahn
Join Canon's Video Technical Specialist Jung-Jin Ahn as he discusses Canon’s full line of professional HDV cameras, from the powerful XH A1 on up to the highly-regarded XL H1s with interchangeable lenses. The presentation will encompass configuring your camera for the proper acquisition settings and the subsequent post-production workflow.

Pavilion

10:15-11:30 a.m.
FCP/Color workflow
Jerry Hofmann
Color is the most under utilized application in the Pro Apps, and it is incredibly powerful. RED cameras are all the rage now, and with the introduction of Scarlet, there will be a lot of folks needing to color correct and grade this footage and this session will present the crucial dynamics involved.

12:00-1:15 p.m.
Virtual Sets and the Global TV Project
Shaun Dail-Orad
State-of-the-art Virtual Set technology that is saving Millions

1:30-2:30 p.m.
Color Grading Your Project
Tom Step, ColorLoft www.colorloft-denver.com
A platform independent discussion on how to utilize the color grading process in manipulating your images to benefit the final product. Incorporating various techniques to polish your finished video: basic color correction of problems, maintaining balance across multiple layers, creatively controlling the content images, and stylizing a unique look. This session will focus more on theory, with several examples using different software solutions such as Color (FCP), Color Finesse(Avid), Colorista (plug-in), and others.

12:45-1:45 p.m.
Panasonic P2 Workflow
Hal Long – Director/DP
A P2 workflow presentation covering real-world scenarios for getting the most out of solid-state P2 technology. Topics covered include production strategies, Metadata integration, on-set protocols, and
both third-party and native P2 (MXF) applications. The presentation covers techniques applicable for most non-linear systems including Final Cut Pro. Audience participation is highly encouraged!

Hal is an emmy-nominated director and cinematographer. Among his commercial clients are a Subaru, General Motors, Gibson Music and the American Lung Association. His commercial work has won numerous international awards and he has shot TV shows for networks such as Bravo, ESPN, MTV and VH1. He works as a director and cinematographer through Henry Films in Los Angeles.

Hal is an expert user in Final Cut Studio and is a specialist in HD workflow with specific expertise in Panasonic’s P2 product line. He is also a partner in Call Box Live, a company focused on producing
training DVD’s focused on HD workflow, production and post-production techniques.

Hal has a bachelor’s degree from Duke University and a Masters from
the USC School of Cinema-Television.

Pavilion

Adobe After Effects CS3 Workshops
10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
Green Screen Keying - In this class we will cover methods for keying in After Effects. Topics covered include alpha channels, keying technology such as chroma, luma and difference as well as specific keying technologies such as the built in Keylight plugin.

11:15 – 12:00 noon
The Basics of Building Motion Graphic Elements Learn simple but effective techniques for creating motion graphic elements in AE. Topics include Keyframing, Layers, Comps, Text, Solids, effects and output.

12: 30 – 1:15 p.m.
Integration with Photoshop and illustrator Explore how to leverage the power of AE using graphic elements from Photoshop and Illustrator. Topics include, image formats, fonts, layers, and the difference between raster and vector.

1:30 -2:15 p.m.
Building Cool Titles This more advance class with cover several effective techniques for creating sexy motion graphic and title elements for you videos. Topics include, alpha channels, mattes, fonts, output and codec basics.

2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Codecs and Output Learn what the differences are between the various codecs, transport formats and output formats. Topics include, SD, HD, resolution, bit depth, Quicktime, AVI, WMV, intermediary codecs compression and third party encoders.

3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
Using After Effects in a Video Editing Workflow This class will explore methods for integrating After Effects into a video editing workflow such as Avid, Final Cut, Premiere Pro and other similar packages. Topics include, compression, alpha channels, file storage, resolution, codecs. Demonstrations will include integration capabilities with the new Premiere Pro.

Apple Final Cut Studio 2 Workshops
Location:
AIC Pavilion

10:15 am Final Cut Pro 6 -Learn about workflow options inside Final Cut Pro 6 and check out some of the new features

11:15 am Motion 3 -Take a trip thru Motion 3's features including the new 3D capabilities.

12:15 pm Soundtrack Pro 2 -Find out how Soundtrack Pro 2 integrates with Final Cut Pro 6 to enhance your audio.

1:15 pm Color -Spend some time finding out what Color is about in this introductory session

2:15 pm FCP 6 -Learn about workflow options inside Final Cut Pro 6 and check out some of the new features

3:15 pm Motion 3 -Take a trip thru Motion 3's features including the new 3D capabilities.