Video Software Training in NYC, New York

This hands-on introductory level course covers the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects. The class will introduce students to the key concepts, terminology, and interface of After Effects. Topics include compositions, layers, animation, keyframing, effects, 3D, and rendering. Topics Covered: Best Practices File Management Project Organization...

Craft your story efficiently with Adobe Premiere Pro software, the high-performance video production solution that enables you to work dramatically faster thanks to the native 64-bit, GPU-accelerated Adobe Mercury Playback Engine. Edit natively with the video formats you want.  Save time by batch encoding source content to a wide variety of video...

Take a survey and project-based approach to learning motion graphics while building a core set of skills in Adobe After Effects. Skills covered include keyframing, track mattes, 3-D space, particles, typography techniques, and more. You'll finish with stunning motion graphics for your film, television, or advertising projects and a working understanding...

Adobe After Effects is the leading software for the creation of motion graphics, animation, video effects, and visually stunning titles. This popular workshop introduces system setup, text and layer animation, working with masks, animating cut-outs, keyframing and compositing. See your footage morph into a new dimension! Topics include: Basic Animation...

Are you interested in learning how to make films, and not just home movies? Want to add a video editing suite to your skillset? Or are you a seasoned video editor, looking to switch software? Take your videos to a new level, by learning the basics of Adobe’s Premiere Pro, one of the industry standard video and film editing software packages used...

Adobe After Effects is the tool of choice for many professionals in both animation and video post-production. Because it is an Adobe product it is similar to Photoshop in interface, with a whole lot more thrown in. This class is designed to get you up and running with the program in the shortest amount of time possible. It's a chance to see what After...

With mobile access, native DSLR codec support, and comprehensive output options, Premiere is a versatile choice for any multimedia video project. Extend your editing workflow by seamlessly integrating with other Adobe programs like After Effects and Photoshop, allowing for optimal motion graphic workflows. Topics include: Modifiable...

This 2-day course provides a thorough overview of the interface, tools, features, and production flow for using Premiere Pro. The course is an ideal combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice for getting to know this revolutionary nonlinear video-editing application. You will perform basic editing functions while familiarizing...

This three-day introductory class introduces you to the essentials for this powerful application for motion graphics and visual effects.  Topics include traditional after effects workflow, basic animation with effects and presets, introductory text animation, basic keying and 3D, rending and output. Prerequisite: Basic Mac OS X knowledge. Audience...

Edit footage and tell your stories. Learn the aesthetics of video editing by connecting sequences and how to refine projects by applying color corrections, special effects, and titling.

Craft the visual language of a video, understanding the technical elements that produce an image and how a director and cinematographer use these elements to create a coherent emotion and story. Beginning with an overview of visual structure, the course will include individual classes on optics, lighting, movement, color, composition, and more. DSLR...

This two-day intermediate class will take you beyond the basics by focusing on industry standard best-practices for creating motion graphics.  Building on concepts learned in the level one class, you will learn how to incorporate text, graphics, and effects to your movies.  Upon completion of this course, you will have an excellent understanding...

As technology changes, more media and design companies are exploring 3D design, animation, and 3D printing. Having 3D skills on your resume can set you apart from other designers. This class serves as an introduction to the core concepts and tools in 3D modeling and animation using industry standard software, Autodesk Maya. The course also provides...

A well-crafted, engaging reel is what separates you from the rest of the pack. The bulk of what makes a quality reel is the work itself, yet it's also the way you package, market, and deliver it that helps you stand out from the crowd. Selecting key moments, knowing your audience, timing the rhythm, choosing and editing audio, presenting your style,...

Create video art. Learn basic video production techniques, including camera movement, storyboarding, and editing. Each class will combine practical production techniques with appreciation and analysis as you develop video art projects and gain a deep working knowledge of the medium, its borders, and applications.  Prerequisite: None