Apple Classes October 4, 2009

FUTURE MEDIA CONCEPTS, INC.,the nation's premier digital media training center, provides manufacturer-authorized training in all areas of digital media including digital video and film editing, web design and development, sound design, DVD authoring, 3D animation, motion graphics, desktop publishing, architectural and mechanical design and Mac IT. FMC is an authorized training provider for Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, Avid, Boris FX, Digidesign, NewTek and Softimage.

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Logic 101 - Introduction to Logic Express 8 and Logic Pro 8, Duration: 3 days
Dates: 11/23/2009
This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic user interface of Logic Pro, as well as how to create a customized audio and MIDI configuration that will seamlessly integrate with their own personal production studio. Students will create their own song using Logic Pro's comprehensive array of software instruments, Apple Loops, and DSP effects. In depth lessons will cover MIDI and audio recording, streamlined editing and arrangement techniques, user-defined key commands, automation, scoring to picture, and surround mixing.

Logic 301 - Advanced Techniques in Logic Pro 8, Duration: 3 days
Dates: 11/30/2009
This three-day course takes you through Logic's powerful advanced features covering everything from production, editing, and mixing, to notation and scoring to picture. Starting with advanced setup, this course covers everything from production, editing, and mixing to scoring and composition. Throughout the class, professional secrets are revealed regarding how to streamline production workflow, accelerate editing tasks, effectively manage takes, and construct a mix that will meet the most exacting standards. You'll discover powerful techniques for multi-track recording and explore the limitless potential of Logic's audio instruments, including the revolutionary Sculpture, a new addition to Logic Pro.

STP 101 - Introduction to Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio, Duration: 2 days
Dates: 10/22/2009, 11/6/2009
This two-day class guides you through using Soundtrack Pro to edit 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.

Motion 101 - An Introduction to Motion 4, Duration: 3 days
Dates: 11/9/2009
This three-day hands-on course will familiarize students with Motion, Apple's revolutionary software for motion graphics design. The course comprehensively 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, DVD motion menu design, tablet-driven gesture UI techniques, working with audio, keyframing, and integration.
This course is designed for those students who wish to learn the fundamentals and functionality of Motion.

Shake 101 - An Overview of Shake, Duration: 3 days
Dates: 11/23/2009
This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Shake. Using visual effects shots from major motion pictures, students will learn the process of integrating computer-generated elements with live action photography using motion tracking and color matching tools, as well as utilizing keying techniques to place blue and green screen shots against background plates. Most importantly, learn to create multi-layer composites using Shake's Node tree organizational structure.

iLife - An Introduction to iLife '08, Duration: 2 days
Dates: 10/26/2009
This two-day, hands-on course introduces students to the features and interface of iLife. iLife is a suite of digital authoring tools that comes with every Mac: iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iDVD, and iWeb. You will learn to create media-rich digital projects, and share them online with a few clicks. You will also learn to easily create stunning music, websites, and photo books, and enjoy your photos and videos in exciting new ways.

iWork - An Introduction to iWork '08, Duration: 2 days
Dates: 10/29/2009
This two-day, hands-on course introduces students to the key features and basic interface of iWork. iWork is a suite of productivity tools that includes Pages for producing professional looking documents, Numbers for creating spreadsheets, tables and charts, and Keynote for developing high-quality presentations.

In this course, you will learn how to work with writing and graphics tools to create beautiful documents. You will find out how to effortlessly create stunning presentations, complete with Apple-designed themes, cinema-quality animations, and voiceover narration. You will create compelling spreadsheets for everything from family budgets and event planning to invoices and complex financial reports. And all three applications give you import and export compatibility with Microsoft Office applications.

DVDSP 101 - An Introduction to DVD Studio Pro 4, Duration: 3 days
Dates: 11/3/2009
This three day hands-on course delves into the world of DVD authoring using 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.

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