Training Products
Conference Schedule
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Just wanted to let
you all know what shows I am expected to speak at
over the next few months. There are a handful
pending, so I may update the
list.
Photoshop World – October 1 - 3, 2009 – LAS VEGAS, NV
New York Post|Production Conference – October 5 - 8, 2009 – NEW YORK, NY
PowerPoint Live – October 11 - 14, 2009 – ATLANTA, GA
DIgital Media DC – December 1- 3, 2009 – WASHINGTON, DC
Editors Retreat – JANUARY 13-16, 2010 – MIAMI BEACH, FL
Macworld Expo – FEBRUARY 9-13, 2010 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
National Association of Broadcasters – APRIL 10-15, 2010 – LAS VEGAS, NV
Photoshop World – October 1 - 3, 2009 – LAS VEGAS, NV
New York Post|Production Conference – October 5 - 8, 2009 – NEW YORK, NY
PowerPoint Live – October 11 - 14, 2009 – ATLANTA, GA
DIgital Media DC – December 1- 3, 2009 – WASHINGTON, DC
Editors Retreat – JANUARY 13-16, 2010 – MIAMI BEACH, FL
Macworld Expo – FEBRUARY 9-13, 2010 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
National Association of Broadcasters – APRIL 10-15, 2010 – LAS VEGAS, NV
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Learn Flash and After Effects for Free
Friday, June 19, 2009
After Effects Essentials for Flash Users
- Free chapter and project files
- http://bit.ly/pN1mJ
Flash Essentials for After Effects Users
- Free chapter and project files
- http://bit.ly/XB6Ag
Searchable Video with Creative Suite 4
Monday, June 15, 2009
Adobe
has a great new technology that makes video
searchable. I’ve written a detailed tutorial available at
ProVideoCoalition.com.

“With the proliferation of video on the Web, access to information is getting easier to find and understand (for most). The challenge is twofold: first is getting people to find and search your video for the right information and second is if the individual has an auditory impairment, so much information is only available in the audio track. This is why there has been such a big push to make video searchable online and more accessible. In this article you’ll use Adobe’s tool set to set up your video content for both goals.”

“With the proliferation of video on the Web, access to information is getting easier to find and understand (for most). The challenge is twofold: first is getting people to find and search your video for the right information and second is if the individual has an auditory impairment, so much information is only available in the audio track. This is why there has been such a big push to make video searchable online and more accessible. In this article you’ll use Adobe’s tool set to set up your video content for both goals.”
Want a Free Book?
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Q: What’s Safari Books Online?
A: It’s a ton of books you can read online from publishers like Peachpit, O’Reilly, and others.
Q: Is it really free?
A: Sign up for the trial... order a book. If you don’t like, cancel within the 10-day trial period. Otherwise they bill you for first month (which is about the cost of a book).
Q: Which Books are Free?
A: There are 10 to choose from.
- Mastering CSS with Dreamweaver CS4 – Stephanie Sullivan, Greg Rewis
- Building Findable Websites: Web Standards, SEO, and Beyond – Aarron Walter
- A Project Guide to UX Design – Russ Unger, Carolyn Chandler
- Online Communities Handbook – Anna Buss, Nancy Strauss
- Mac OS X Leopard Killer Tips – Scott Kelby
- The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes –Joe McNally
- The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book: The Complete Guide for Photographers – Martin Evening
- The Photoshop Elements 7 Book for Digital Photographers – Scott Kelby, Matt Kloskowski
- Facebook Me! A Guide to Having Fun with Your Friends and Promoting Your Projects on Facebook –Dave Awl
- SocialCorp: Social Media Goes Corporate – Joel Postman
Handouts from Boston Authors Video Workshops
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Here are some of the promised resources.
Photoshop For Video
Professional Color Correction in Final Cut Pro
Producing Video Podcasts and Web Video
Enjoy... reviews on Amazon and iTunes always appreciated.
New Book for After Effects and Flash Users
Sunday, March 22, 2009
I have
literally just sent the last changes to the last
chapter in. The brand new book After Effects for Flash | Flash
for After Effects is going to print. I am quite
proud of the book and it explores some amazing
things. The book is designed for Flash and After
Effects users, and is meant to teach them how to
use both programs together (along with Creative
Suite 4). The book explores some pretty
revolutionary things, but also has great primers
to get new users up to speed fast (you can’t put
a race car on your cover if the book doesn’t
cover serious ground).
The official blurb
Adobe Creative Suite 4 brings together two powerful animation tools, each of which has its own specialized features and workflow. Learning to integrate Adobe After Effects and Adobe Flash Professional gives you more options for your animations and effects and the power to integrate video and motion graphics into a richer user experience. In this book, authors Richard Harrington and Marcus Geduld lead both types of users, those who are more familiar with either Flash or with After Effects, on using the programs together for maximum efficiency and creativity.
After walking you through the core features of both programs, the authors then explore advanced uses for each application. Each chapter focuses on a particular function of the program, teaching you how to create content for Flash with After Effects, enhance your projects using 3D environments, create professional-looking video with Adobe Media Encoder, and add interactivity, accessibility, and searchability to your video. You’ll also get hands-on experience using the project files on the accompanying DVD.
Within these easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, you’ll learn to:
Get your copy now.... it really has some fun projects and cool things in it.
The official blurb
Adobe Creative Suite 4 brings together two powerful animation tools, each of which has its own specialized features and workflow. Learning to integrate Adobe After Effects and Adobe Flash Professional gives you more options for your animations and effects and the power to integrate video and motion graphics into a richer user experience. In this book, authors Richard Harrington and Marcus Geduld lead both types of users, those who are more familiar with either Flash or with After Effects, on using the programs together for maximum efficiency and creativity.
After walking you through the core features of both programs, the authors then explore advanced uses for each application. Each chapter focuses on a particular function of the program, teaching you how to create content for Flash with After Effects, enhance your projects using 3D environments, create professional-looking video with Adobe Media Encoder, and add interactivity, accessibility, and searchability to your video. You’ll also get hands-on experience using the project files on the accompanying DVD.
Within these easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, you’ll learn to:
- Seamlessly exchange projects and assets between After Effects and Flash
- Shoot green screen material correctly, work with Keylight, and utilize embedded alpha channels
- Create dynamic text, vector-based animations, and “animated” video using the tools in Adobe Creative Suite 4
- Work with 3D cameras and lights and create 3D environments
- Convert Flash to broadcast and DVD standards with After Effects
- Use Adobe Media Encoder for professional results
- Create interactive controls and use cue points in your video
- Optimize video for accessibility and use Adobe® Soundbooth® for video transcription
- Use ActionScript in your projects for more innovative animations
Get your copy now.... it really has some fun projects and cool things in it.
Books go Multilingual
Friday, March 20, 2009
I must say
that the unexpected happened. In one week I
received two books translated into languages I
don’t even speak. It’s kind of amazing to see how
global the interest in better design is.
The first book to arrive, How to Wow with Power Point. Available now in Simplified Chinese.
“We begin with the important essentials of typography, layout, and design, and move on to creating tables, charts, graphs, and custom templates. Next comes the fun stuff, with projects focusing on audio and video files and integrating Flash. Finally, there is a chapter devoted to exporting and publishing, including how to create handouts, upload to the Web, and other ways to share your presentation. On the How to Wow CD-ROM is everything you’ll need to complete the projects.”
Then
a few days later,
Apple Pro Training Series:
Aperture 2 printed in
German.
“Fully updated for Aperture 2, this comprehensive book-DVD training combo starts with the basics of image management and takes you step by step all the way through Aperture's powerful photo-editing, image-retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features. Aperture 2's new features are completely covered, including a new RAW-image processing engine, a streamlined interface, powerful new adjustment tools, and added integration with Mac OS X and other Apple products for instant web publishing and one-click portfolio syncing.”
What a great world we live in... I just wish I could read the books and see how different the translations are from what I originally wrote.
The first book to arrive, How to Wow with Power Point. Available now in Simplified Chinese.
“We begin with the important essentials of typography, layout, and design, and move on to creating tables, charts, graphs, and custom templates. Next comes the fun stuff, with projects focusing on audio and video files and integrating Flash. Finally, there is a chapter devoted to exporting and publishing, including how to create handouts, upload to the Web, and other ways to share your presentation. On the How to Wow CD-ROM is everything you’ll need to complete the projects.”
“Fully updated for Aperture 2, this comprehensive book-DVD training combo starts with the basics of image management and takes you step by step all the way through Aperture's powerful photo-editing, image-retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features. Aperture 2's new features are completely covered, including a new RAW-image processing engine, a streamlined interface, powerful new adjustment tools, and added integration with Mac OS X and other Apple products for instant web publishing and one-click portfolio syncing.”
What a great world we live in... I just wish I could read the books and see how different the translations are from what I originally wrote.
Double Your iPhone Battery
Saturday, November 15, 2008
But here’s something I just had to gush about.... The mophie Juice Pack iPhone battery is shipping. I had the original battery pack, but with the new form-factor for the 3G phones, I had to upgrade. Here’s the specs:
- Standby Time – Up to 350 hours
- Talk Time – 6 additional hours on 3G | 12 hours on 2G
- Internet Use – 6 additional hours on 3G | 7 hours on Wi-Fi
- Audio Playback – 28 additional hours
- Video Playback – 8 additional hours
This device is absolutely awesome and lets me get through a long day of business.
Aperture Book Hits #1
Friday, July 04, 2008
Well... color me
surprised.... my new book on Aperture Hit #1 on
Amazon across several categories.
I’m not sure about the Digital Music category... but it also took top spot as the best selling Mac book as well.
You can check the book out here... if you’ve gotten the book and enjoyed it, can you please post a review as well.
Thanks!
I’m not sure about the Digital Music category... but it also took top spot as the best selling Mac book as well.
You can check the book out here... if you’ve gotten the book and enjoyed it, can you please post a review as well.
Thanks!
New Aperture Book is in My Hands
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Customize the Default Adjustment Set
Specify exactly which adjustments you want to appear by default in the Adjustments Inspector/HUD. Two new commands — Add to Default Set and Remove from Default Set — are accessible in the Action pop-up menu for each adjustment in order to configure these settings.
Keyboard support in Adjustment Panels
Make precise image adjustments using the arrow keys on your keyboard to drive the various sliders in the Adjustments Inspector/HUD. To activate keyboard control, click once in the numeric field of an adjustment control (such as Exposure). You can then use the arrow keys to increase or decrease values. Hold down the Option key when using the arrow keys for even more precise adjustment. You can use Tab to move to the next adjustment control (and Shift-Tab to move to a previous control).
Read More...
Get Your Free Podcasts in One Convenient Place
Monday, April 21, 2008
Apple iTunes just promoted my company to network status. You can find all of our "in-house" technical training podcasts on a single page now.
I encourage you to take a look at our several shows.
- Understanding Adobe Photoshop – iPod and HD – A general interest show about Photoshop for beginners and intermediates
- Photoshop for Video – iPod and HD – A show about creating graphics for video pros and motion graphic designers
- Producing Video Podcasts – iPod and HD – A show that offers both production and post tips for making video for the web
- Final Cut Help – iPod – Weekly tips about using Final Cut Studio
Remember, the podcasts are totally free, all we ask is you post a review to the iTunes store and tell a friend.
Two Updated Final Cut Pro DVDs
Monday, April 21, 2008
Apple Final Cut Pro
Volume 1: Getting Started in Final Cut Pro
Volume 2: Going Deeper in Final Cut Studio
Also, you may have missed that we recently released the following titles. These also include HD and iPod versions on the same disc.
Apple Color
Volume 11: Introduction to Color
Volume 12: Advanced Color
Bundled for Savings
Apple Motion
Volume 13: Getting Started with Apple Motion
Volume 14: Going Deeper with Apple Motion
Volume 15: Advanced Techniques with Apple Motion
Bundled for Savings
New Book on Video Podcasting is Out
Monday, March 17, 2008
If you are a budding podcaster or a multimedia professional I strongly encourage you to check out the book. Here are several links to give you a good idea of what its all about.
The Book: To Order –
Read Chapter 1 – Table of Contents – Index
The Website – The Podcast
New Class on Kelby Training
Saturday, February 16, 2008
We’ve posted our first online class from Digital Video Guru (and Photoshop World Instructor) Richard Harrington, and it’s one a lot of people have been asking for: Getting Started with Apple Motion. Here’s the link to Rich’s new online class over at KelbyTraining.com. Note: We’ve got a lot more classes coming from Rich very soon, so stayed tuned! (That’s TV talk. I thought Rich would appreciate that type of jargon).
New DVDs on Apple Motion
Friday, February 15, 2008
“From beginner to master in one set, these three DVD’s will take you step by step through Apple Motion and have you ready to tackle complex projects in just hours. Join Richard Harrington in this three DVD set of clear, concise training that will have you producing higher quality work with Apple Motion in no time.”
You can get the training from VASST.com. If you want a discount code... Post a comment and I'll send it to you.
Amazon has Final Cut Studio On the Spot at a Special Price
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Book Description
Packed with more than 500 techniques, this book delivers what you need to knowon the spot. It is suited to editors of all experience levels, whether you are:
- Migrating from another NLE
- Upgrading to Final Cut Studio 2
- Seeking a handy reference to raise your proficiency
Get Our Weekly Tip Widget
Sunday, January 06, 2008
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advice on Final Cut Pro? Then take a look at our
Weekly Tip Widget.
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Two New Discs on Color
Friday, January 04, 2008
I just wanted to let
you know that our new training on Apple Color is
shipping (Motion will be coming very soon as well).
Absolute
Training for Final Cut Studio, Vol. 11
Introduction to Color
Join Apple Certified Trainer Jeff Greenberg as he takes you through the basic and intermediate features of Apple Color. As a leading presenter, trainer, and creator of multimedia content, Jeff guides viewers through the most important features in Apple Color. His presentation style empowers users to get up and running in Color immediately.
To Order
Absolute
Training for Final Cut Studio, Vol. 12
Advanced Color
Join Apple Certified Trainer Jeff Greenberg as he takes you well beyond the basics in Advanced Color from VASST. This DVD is designed for users who want to take advantage of the high end features found in Apple Color. As a leading presenter, trainer, and creator of multimedia content, Jeff’s presentation style allows viewers master the advanced features in Color quickly and easily.
To Order
By both and save....
Introduction to Color
Join Apple Certified Trainer Jeff Greenberg as he takes you through the basic and intermediate features of Apple Color. As a leading presenter, trainer, and creator of multimedia content, Jeff guides viewers through the most important features in Apple Color. His presentation style empowers users to get up and running in Color immediately.
To Order
Advanced Color
Join Apple Certified Trainer Jeff Greenberg as he takes you well beyond the basics in Advanced Color from VASST. This DVD is designed for users who want to take advantage of the high end features found in Apple Color. As a leading presenter, trainer, and creator of multimedia content, Jeff’s presentation style allows viewers master the advanced features in Color quickly and easily.
To Order
By both and save....
Useful New Book on Final Cut Pro Workflow
Friday, January 04, 2008
“Today's digital production tools empower the small team to produce multimedia projects that formerly required large teams. Orchestrating a production requires more than proficiency with the postproduction tools. Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook offers a cookbook of postproduction workflows that teams can follow to deliver an array of products to their clients. It describes appropriate postproduction workflows, team roles and responsibilities, and required equipment for some of the most common media productions.”
With an easy style and great depth, Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook is an enjoyable and important read. Osder and Carman offer a diverse background and extensive experience with Final Cut Pro.
Final Cut Studio On the Spot – 3rd Edition is Shipping
Sunday, December 02, 2007
- Optimize system performance
- Create impressive titles with Generators, Motion, LiveType, and Photoshop
- Work quickly with buttons and keyboard shortcuts
- Color correct to save vital shots, and keep them broadcast legal
- Fix and mix for professional-quality audio
- Design and import graphics seamlessly
- Integrate with other applications including Motion, Soundtrack Pro and Color
- Manage media and backup strategies
- Export and publish finished projects to tape, DVD, or the Web
Get the book here for the best price.


