Video Software Training in Seattle

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. Share your screen with the instructor if you have questions, and be on your...

This course reviews the basics of editing with DaVinci Resolve. With a focus on editorial work where you might be part of a bigger team of specialists, you’ll learn the skills you need to automate the ingest process and organize your media, metadata and settings so that you’ll become the guru that others will look to for expert advice. You will...

In this three-day course, you’ll get a thorough overview of the interface, tools, features, and production flow for DaVinci Resolve. Students will understand how to balance, create continuity and develop styles and looks which bring mood and tone to moving images and the storyline. Using hands-on lessons, you’ll learn the techniques used by professionals...

After Effects produces motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, multimedia, and the Web. We'll learn to setup and pre-roll, work with text, render, integrate Photoshop images, use transparency and alpha channels, use advanced motion techniques, and more. Course Outline Getting to Know the Workflow Customizing the Workspace Importing...

Are you new to video making or do you want to learn some new creative production tips? This introductory video class looks at essential video equipment as well as more advanced concepts. You will receive expert advice on techniques that can be applied to existing or future video projects. Online video is a must have for marketing. This class is ideal...

This class will take students beyond the basics of After Effects. The course expands students knowledge into more advance techniques for creation of effects for animation and video. Topics included are compositing, layers, rotoscoping and green screen. Course Outline Animating a Multimedia Presentation Animating using Parenting Masking Video...

This two-day workshop covers everything you need to know to create amazing mobile live stream video productions. Using Facebook Live and Live to Air, you’ll learn which devices, apps and support gear best suit your projects, how to set up professional lighting on the go, and techniques to capture excellent audio. You’ll...

A non-beginner’s class.The student must be familiar with browsing, logging on, setting up project, editing, and exporting edited timeline platforms in Adobe Premiere. This class will look at using:  Tools Track audio menu Effects window  Timeline pancaking Media browsing Working with different resolutions on a timeline Adjustment...

Focused primarily on short-form workflows, Media Composer Professional Editing I (MC201) will take you to a new level of editing and provide you with the tips, tricks and in-depth knowledge to distinguish yourself as a true editing professional. With the step-by-step guidance in this course, you’ll learn the skills you need to optimize your editing...

Now that Fairlight has been added to Davinci Resolve, you now have the power of a full professional digital audio workstation at your fingertips. This hands-on class is dedicated to teaching you the art of sound editing, sweetening, recording, mixing and mastering with Fairlight audio tools. Emerging audio editors and assistants looking to upgrade...

DaVinci Resolve features advanced color correction and finishing capabilities. Enhance your hues with a detailed overview of the interface and its workflow, from analyzing color balance to node tree structures. Work with curves and scopes, masking tools and shot-matching techniques to transform footage. This online workshop will prime your expertise...

This class goes over everything in the PR101 but in a fast-paced learning environment for experienced editors looking to expand their skillset to include Adobe Premiere Pro. The PR250 takes your existing skills in editing and translates them into the Adobe Premiere Pro interface.  Learn how easy it is to transfer your knowledge as well as learn...

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...

Adobe After Effects I is designed to allow those new to video animation techniques or who are self-taught, to get the most from immensely powerful software. Learn to create rich compositions with video, Photoshop, Illustrator and other files. Create advanced test effects, video blending, keying effects and track mattes. Learn basic through advanced...

Resolve is the most advanced editing, visual effects, color correction and audio post-production solution, built for today’s demanding workflows. Our hands-on two-day workshop aims to guide you through the art and craft of editing. Using hands-on lessons, you’ll learn the techniques used by professionals when cutting drama, documentary, music...