Video Software Training in NYC, New York

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! This is a Post-Production...

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 formats...

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...

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....

With mobile access, broad native file support, and comprehensive output options, Premiere is a versatile choice for any multimedia video project. Extend your editing workflow by choosing an NLE that seamlessly integrates with other Adobe programs like After Effects and Photoshop, allowing for optimal motion graphic workflows. This is...

Adobe After Effects is a powerful tool for animation and video post-production. It can be used to create stand-alone videos and animations but is often more powerful when used in conjunction with other programs such as Dreamweaver, Flash, or Premiere to add special effects and titles to web and video content. This training will take you from the basics...

Adobe Premiere Pro is an industry standard tool of choice used by many professional video editors. In this 18-hour course you’ll learn about filmmaking and video editing in addition to using the Premiere Pro software. In this training we start with the basics, then rapidly progress through more intermediate features. You’ll learn how to organize...

View video art/avant garde films. Discuss content, symbolism, relationship to history/zeitgeist/social movements, visual strategies, including settings, costuming, lighting,natural elements, and artifice. Conduct research and create your own short video/photo/live performance piece.

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...

This two-day advanced class will help you achieve better results from this comprehensive application. Building on concepts from After Effects Level 1 and Level 2 classes, this course covers all about alphas (straight vs. pre-multiplied alphas, working with Photoshop and Illustrator and vector paint) and advanced formatting and rendering (video, interlaced...

Fusion uses a node-based interface for 2D and true 3D visual effects compositing. You’ll learn how a node-based interface is a powerful alternative that works like a flow chart, making it easy to see the entire composition and quickly make changes. This class will also take you step-by-step through the basics of visual effects and motion graphics...

This hands-on introductory level course covers the fundamentals of Adobe Premiere Pro. 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:  Best Practices  Asset Organization Project Management...

This one day class explores the power and flexibility of the Lumetri Color Panel in Premiere Pro. You will learn how to make quick and advanced color adjustments to your video, including white balancing, color grading, secondary color changes, and creative vignettes. Who Should Attend? This class is designed for Premiere Pro Editors who wish to...

Bring your creative vision to life using stop motion animation! This workshop will cover pre-production, production, and post-production with a focus on low budget, DIY handmade animation methods. Execute several short in-class projects practicing a variety of animating techniques and styles. Take the material you shot and add audio elements to make...