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Please note: Each class is unique, and we do not guarantee that all topics mentioned on our course outlines will be covered in every class. It's our philosophy that to a large degree, participants get maximum value from a class when they are well prepared for the experience, and have access to the software they were instructed on in order to practice post-training. Participants are encouraged to communicate their primary objectives on our pre-class questionnaire. We do not guarantee that all objectives on the questionnaire will be covered, and refunds are not available if a particular objective is not met. Please view our retake policy on our FAQ page.

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Adobe Creative Suite Course Descriptions

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CLASSROOM TRAINING

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE ON-CUSTOMER-SITE ONLY (Currently offered to Federal Government customers only, with the exception of Photoshop on-site training). Federal Government customers please send email to inquire about special GSA rates.


Adobe Creative Suite Bootcamp - 3 Day Class - DISCONTINUED, Send email for group inquiries only

Note: This class is structured as an introduction to the simpler and most accessible features of these Adobe programs, and is especially for individuals that want to be knowledgable to assign work to, or work with, production professionals, for those that own these programs and want to explore some of the capabilities of your Creative Suite software, and for those that are considering purchasing these programs and want to better understand what they can accomplish. For those students seeking a production-level knowledge base in any of these software programs we recommend the full 2-day class in each individual program.

Adobe Creative Suite is the state-of-the-art graphics software collection that combines
the best software in the publishing world. Packed full of real-world tips and techniques,
this class offers a comprehensive 3 days of training on the latest versions of Photoshop,
Illustrator, and InDesign. Combine that with Adobe Acrobat PDF workflow, Adobe Bridge,
and Camera Raw, and you get three days packed full of intense hands-on
training, enabling you to get up-and-running quickly.

Taught by industry leaders in Adobe training, the Creative Suite Bootcamp is designed to introduce students to the capabilities of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign in 3 learning-filled days. This is not a replacement for the 2-day comprehensive courses in those software programs. The classes are an overview, covering the simpler and most accessible tools and features to get users up-and-running quickly. Students wishing a comprehensive mastery of all of each program's features should take the 2-day classes in each software program.

Training Course Length and Time
This class is 3 days long. Class time is 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout
the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch and there is a restaurant/cafeteria on the premises.

What You Will Learn in This Training Course
All Imaging R & R classes are led by industry professionals with real-world
experience and Adobe Certified Instructor credentials. In this course each individual instructor will incorporate
real-world experience with strategic learning techniques to teach a variety of skills in this
product suite.

Who Should Attend this Training Course
Designers, pre-press professionals, production managers, Web designers and anyone who
wishes to get up-and-running quickly with Adobe's Creative Suite should attend this class. Special attention is paid to
keyboard shortcuts, automating workflow and special effects techniques.

Prerequisites for this Training Course
Knowledge of the Windows or Mac operating system and basic computer navigation is required for all
classes. This class is designed for the beginner level and no prior experience is necessary. It
is not designed as a replacement for our comprehensive in-depth product specific classes, however.

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your 3-day Creative Suite Bootcamp Class. Outline is subject to change and portions of the content depends on class makeup and student needs. For Training dates and to enroll, click here, or on the Course Schedule tab above.

Topics include the following:
PHOTOSHOP:
Getting Started with Photoshop
Opening and Saving Images
Organizational and Management Features
Examine the Photoshop Workspace
Use the Layers and History Palettes
Learn About Photoshop Help
Viewing and Printing an Image
Closing and Saving Files
Working with Layers in Photoshop
Examine and Convert Layers
Add and Delete Layers
Add a Selection from One Image to
Another
Organize Layers with Layer Groups and
Colors
Making Selections in Photoshop
Make a Selection using Shapes
Modify a Marquee
Select Using Color and Modify a Selection
Add a Vignette Effect to an image or photo
Incorporating Color Techniques
Working with Color to Transform an Image
Use the Color Picker and Swatches Panel
Place a Border Around an Image
Blend Colors Using the Gradient Tool
Add Color to a Grayscale Image
Use Filters, Opacity, and Blending Modes
Match Colors in Photoshop

ILLUSTRATOR
Getting Started with Illustrator
Create a New Document
Creating Basic Shapes
Apply Fill and Stroke Colors to Objects
Select, Move, and Align Objects
Transform Objects
Make Direct Selections
Creating Text and Gradients
Create and Format Text
Flow Text into and Object
Position Text on a Path
Create Colors and Gradients
Apply Colors and Gradients to Text
Adjust a Gradient and Create a Drop
Shadow
Drawing and Composing in Illustrator
Drawing Straight Lines
Drawing Curved Lines
Draw Elements of an Illustration
Apply Attributes to Objects
Assemble an Illustration
Stroke Objects for Artistic Effect
Use Live Trace and the Live Paint Bucket
Tool
Transforming Objects
Creating Compound Paths
Creating Clipping Masks
Working with the Pathfinder Panel
Working with Layers
Creating and Modifying Layers
Create a Clipping Set

INDESIGN
Introduction to InDesign
Exploring the InDesign Workspace
Changing the Document Views
Navigating Through a Document
Using the InDesign Help
Working with Text in InDesign
Format Text
Format Paragraphs
Creating and Applying Styles
Editing Text
Setting Up a Document in InDesign
Creating a New Document
Applying Master Pages
Placing Text and Threading Text
Modifying Master Pages
Modifying Document Pages
Create New Sections and Wrap Text
Working with Frames
Align and Distribute Objects
Stack and Layer Objects
Work with Graphics Frames
Work with Text Frames
Working with Color in InDesign
Apply Color
Work with Spot Colors
Work with Gradients

Adobe Creative Suite Bootcamp for Web - 3 Day Class - DISCONTINUED, Send email for group inquiries only

Note: This class is structured as an introduction to the simpler and most accessible features of these Adobe programs, and is especially for individuals that want to be knowledgable to assign work to, or work with, production professionals, for those that own these programs and want to explore some of the capabilities of your Creative Suite software, and for those that are considering purchasing these programs and want to better understand what they can accomplish. For those students seeking a production-level knowledge base in any of these software programs we recommend the full 2-day or 3-day class in each individual program.

Adobe Creative Suite is the state-of-the-art graphics software collection that combines
the best software in the publishing world. Packed full of real-world tips and techniques,
this class offers a comprehensive 3 days of training on the latest versions of Dreamweaver,
Flash and Photoshop. Combine that with Adobe Bridge, and you get three days packed full of intense hands-on
training, enabling you to get up-and-running quickly.

Taught by industry leaders in Adobe training, the Creative Suite Bootcamp for Web is designed to introduce students to the capabilities of Dreamweaver, Flash, and Photoshop in 3 learning-filled days. This is not a replacement for the 2-day, or 3-day, comprehensive courses in those software programs. These classes are an overview, covering the simpler and most accessible tools and features to get users up-and-running quickly, and to enable managers to develop a knowledgeable dialog with employees on Adobe software. Students wishing a comprehensive mastery of all of each program's features, or doing intensive graphics production with these programs should take the 2-day, or 3-day, classes in each software program.

Training Course Length and Time
This class is 3 days long. Class time is 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout
the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch and there is a restaurant/cafeteria on the premises.

What You Will Learn in This Training Course
All Imaging R & R classes are led by industry professionals with real-world
experience and Adobe Certified Instructor credentials. In this course each individual instructor will incorporate
real-world experience with strategic learning techniques to teach a variety of skills in this
product suite.

Who Should Attend this Training Course
Designers, web professionals, production managers, and anyone who
wishes to get up-and-running quickly with Adobe's Creative Suite, or be able to assign and review the work of employees or co-workers, should attend this class. Special attention is paid to keyboard shortcuts, automating workflow and special effects techniques.

Prerequisites for this Training Course
Knowledge of the Windows or Mac operating system and basic computer navigation is required for all
classes. This class is designed for the beginner level and no prior experience is necessary. It
is not designed as a replacement for our comprehensive in-depth product specific classes, however.

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your 3-day Creative Suite Bootcamp for Web Class. Outline is subject to change and portions of the content depends on class makeup and student needs. For Training dates and to enroll, click here, or on the Course Schedule tab above.

Topics include the following:
DREAMWEAVER
Creating the Comp
Initializing the Comp
Setting Preferences
Working with Layers
From Comp to Layout
Setting Up a Dreamweaver Site
Establishing Basic Preferences
Creating CSS Layout Styles
Inserting DIV Tags
Incorporating Background Images
Adding a Body Background Image
Layering Background Images
Bringing in Foreground Images
Inserting and Styling Text
Including Navigation

FLASH TO DREAMWEAVER
Building Flash Intros
Setting the Stage
Importing Images
Working with the Timeline
Inserting Text
Creating Navigation Buttons
Making the Button Symbol
Adding ActionScript Code
Displaying in Dreamweaver
Setting Up Flash Video
Integrating Video in Flash Animations
Encoding Video
Working with Playback Components
Adding Captions to Flash Video
Inserting Video into Dreamweaver
Editing Flash from Dreamweaver

PHOTOSHOP AND BRIDGE
Asset Creation
Straightening Photos
Aligning Crooked Shots
Removing Perspective
Healing Images
Automatic Spot Healing
Targeted Sampling for Healing
Increasing Productivity with Commands
Making Selections
Adding Gradients
Inserting Images
Completing the Comp
Aligning Graphic Elements
Positioning with the Layers Palette
Working with Text
Applying Simple Text Labels
Adding Headings and Blocks of Text
Inserting Decorative Text
Applying Effects

Acrobat - 2 Day Class ($895) Note: This is not a publicly scheduled class, and is scheduled on-demand only for workgroups of 3-or-more at our classroom.

Understand the Acrobat interface and learn to create and navigate PDF documents using menu commands and contextual menus. Learn to create PDF documents from host applications or from Acrobat, and learn how to work with and organize PDF files, including annotating, editing, and adding interactive features, integrating images, and OCR. Learn to use comment and drawing markups. Convert Microsoft Office and AutoCAD files into PDF documents. Integrate Acrobat with Web browsers and rich media. Learn how to make documents secure, and more.

Prerequisites: This is an introductory-to-intermediate class for students that: 1) have never used the software, or 2) students that have some limited experience with the software but are not comfortable using it, or 3) students that use the software but don't understand why what they do is or isn't working and want the benefit of an Adobe Certified Instructor to clarify and build a solid foundation of understanding. Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your 2 day Acrobat Training. This is subject to change depending on student needs and goals, and the 2 day training goals will be discussed on the first morning (and via your pre-training questionnaire). For Training dates and to sign up, click here, or on the Course Schedule tab above. Topics include the following:

- How to Use the Acrobat Interface and Basic Navigation
- How to Create a PDF
- How to Organize Pages
- How to Create and Organize Bookmarks
- How to Create Links and Buttons
- How to Create Forms by Using a Static PDF
- How to Distribute Forms and Organize Data from Submitting Forms
- How to Use Comment and Markup Tools
- How to Use Drawing Markups
- How to Use the Comments List
- How to Add Document Security and Digital Signatures
- How to Convert Image-only Scanned Pages by Using the OCR Function

Photoshop - 2 Day Class ($895) PDF Description

Photoshop I (Comprehensive): This introductory to intermediate training is designed for anyone seeking a solid foundation in order to use Photoshop CS5/CS5.5 (or CS4 or CS3) to manipulate, modify, or optimize photographs and digital images. Even if you are already familiar with Photoshop, you will benefit greatly from this ground-up comprehensive training. You will receive not only a comprehensive training in Photoshop, but also valuable work-flow tips and an eye-opening ground-up understanding of how to work in Photoshop. Courseware is provided, and a certificate of acheivement is given to each student on completion.

What sets our class apart from other Photoshop training? Instructor Steve Weinrebe is a Photoshop textbook author, speaker and award winning instructor, and was one of the first instructors ever to be Certified by Adobe to teach Photoshop (ACI, CTT+). He has nearly two decades of professional experience working with Photoshop, to help students with best practices. He believes strongly in small class, hands-on instruction. Read the Customer Testimonials page to see what past students say about our small-class hands-on training.

Training Course Length and Time
This class is 2 days long. Class time is 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout
the day and lunch is typically scheduled 1-2. Students provide their own lunch and there is a restaurant/cafeteria on the premises.

Prerequisites: This is an introductory-to-intermediate class for students that: 1) have never used the software, or 2) students that have experience with the software but are not comfortable using it, don't understand why what they do is or isn't working, and want the benefit of an Adobe Certified Instructor to clarify and build a solid foundation of understanding, or 3) students that have worked in an earlier version of the software but need a solid orientation in the features of the current version. Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your 2 day Photoshop Training. This is subject to change depending on student needs and goals, and the 2 day training goals will be discussed on the first morning (and via your pre-training questionnaire). For Training dates and to sign up, click here, or on the Course Schedule tab above. Topics include the following:

What you will learn:
- Become familiar with the Photoshop user interface (e.g., menus, panels, ruler and guides, screen modes, Preferences)
- Understand pixels and color in Photoshop, and image size vs. resolution
- Explore Tools and related options and menus
- Understand Selections, and learn Masking fundamentals
- Use Channels, and Layers, and establish a non-destructive workflow
- Work with type layers and layer styles and effects
- Master Tonal correction including Levels and Curves, and the Histogram
- Understand color corrections, working with color adjustment layers including Hue/Saturation, Black-and-White, and Selective Color.
- Work with Layer Masks, Smart Objects, and Smart Filters including Sharpening techniques
- Use Clipping Masks, as well as Layer Masks, to create image and type effects, and composite images
- Work with Histories and Snapshots, and master retouching techniques
- Customize and Automate the Photoshop workflow, including working with Actions
- Use Transforms and Vanishing Point to alter images
- Learn best practices for print and/or web output, including file types, color modes and color profiles

Detailed summary:
Getting to Know the Work Area
Starting to Work in Adobe Photoshop
Using the Tools
Using the Options Bar and Panels
Undoing Actions in Photoshop
Customizing the Workspace
Finding Resources for Using Photoshop
Checking for Updates
Basic Photo Corrections
Strategy for Retouching
Resolution and Image Size
Straightening and Cropping an Image
Making Automatic Adjustments
Removing a Color Cast
Manually Adjusting the Tonal Range
Replacing Colors in an Image
Adjusting Lightness with the Dodge Tool
Adjusting Saturation with the Sponge Tool
Repairing Areas with the Clone Stamp Tool
Using the Spot Healing Brush Tool
Applying the Smart Sharpen (or Unshart Mask) Filter
Working with Selections
Using the Quick Selection Tool
Moving the Selected Area
Manipulating Selections
Using the Magic Wand Tool
Selecting with the Lasso Tools
Rotating a Selection
Cropping an Image
Refining the Edge of a Selection
Layer Basics
Using the Layers Panel
Rearranging Layers
Applying a Gradient to a Layer
Applying a Layer Style
Flattening and Saving Files
Masks and Channels
Creating a Quick Mask
Editing a Mask
Viewing Channels
Adjusting Individual Channels
Loading a Mask as a Selection
Applying Filters as a Mask
Applying Effects Using a Gradient Mask
Resizing the Canvas
Removing the Background from an Image
Moving Layers Between Documents
Colorizing with an Adjustment Layer
Grouping and Clipping Layers
Inverting a Mask
Using Type as a Mask
Correcting Digital Photographs
About Camera Raw
Processing Files in Camera Raw
Editing Images with Vanishing-Point
Correcting Image Distortion
Adding Depth of Field
Creating a PDF Image Gallery
Typographic Design
Creating a Clipping Mask from Type
Creating a Design Element from Type
Using Interactive Formatting Controls
Warping Point Type
Designing a Paragraph of Type
Warping a Layer
Advanced Layering
Clipping a Layer to a Shape
Setting Up a Vanishing Point Grid
Creating Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts
Placing Imported Artwork
Adding a Layer Style
Adding an Adjustment Layer
Working with Layer Comps
Advanced Compositing
Assembling a Montage of Images
Applying Filters
Hand-Coloring Selections on a Layer
Applying Smart Filters
Adding Drop Shadows and a Border
Matching Color Schemes Across Images
Automating a Multistep Task
Stitching a Panorama
About Color Management
Specifying Color-Management Settings
Proofing an Image
Identifying Out-of-Gamut Colors
Preparing Files for the Web
Selecting a Web Design Workspace
Creating Slices
Producing and Printing Consistent Color
Adjusting an Image and Printing a Proof
Saving the Image for web or print
Printing from Photoshop

Photoshop Advanced Training - 1 Day Class ($475)

Photoshop II Prerequisites: Advanced Photoshop is a one-day master class for users of Photoshop CS5/CS5.5 (*or CS4 or CS3) who wish to master specifics of Photoshop for different areas of interest. Students should be comfortable with the Photoshop workspace and have an understanding of the subjects covered in the 2-day Photoshop I class including working with channels and layers, layer masks and adjustment layers, type and layer effects, color modes, and image size vs. resolution. If you are not completly comfortable with those topics you would be best off taking the 2-day Photoshop class followed by the Advanced class.

Training Course Length and Time
This class is 1 day long. Class time is 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout
the day and lunch is typically scheduled 1-2. Students provide their own lunch and there is a restaurant/cafeteria on the premises.

Topics may include the following and will vary depending on student goals:

Photoshop Advanced topics for photographers, print and graphic design, and for web designers.

PHOTOGRAPHY TOPICS
- Advanced Camera Raw techniques and workflow
- The Print Dialog and best printing workflow
- Advanced Masking techniques
- Advanced Layer techniques
- Advanced blending mode techniques
- Advanced Channel and Layer Masks techniques
- Organizing, aligning, and grouping layers
- HDR Imagery
- HDR techniques with Camera Raw
- Blending exposures and versions
- Advanced Dodging and Burning techniques using layers, layer masks, and blending modes
- Advanced Retouching techniques
- Advanced Sharpening techniques
- Advanced Color Correction
- Versions with Layer Comps
- Color management for photography
- Smart Objects, Smart Object Masks, and Smart Filters
- Advanced Input and Output including inkjet printing
- Bridge Output Module

WEB TOPICS
- Save for Web and Devices
- Advanced Masking techniques
- Advanced Layer techniques
- Advanced blending mode techniques
- Advanced Channel and Layer Masks techniques
- Organizing, aligning, and grouping layers
- Advanced Retouching techniques
- Advanced Color Correction
- Versions with Layer Comps
- Color management for web output
- Smart Objects, Smart Object Masks, and Smart Filters
- Bridge Output Module
- sRGB color workflow
- Type anti-aliasing techniques
- Transforms and sharpening for web
- Matte colors and transparency
- GIF files, animated GIF, Rollover Buttons
- Aligning and Distributing objects

PRINT AND GRAPHIC DESIGN TOPICS
- Color management for print output
- CMYK Print Workflow
- Soft Proofing
- Preview in and out of gamut colors
- Working with Spot Colors
- Advanced Masking techniques
- Advanced Layer techniques
- Advanced blending mode techniques
- Advanced Channel and Layer Masks techniques
- Organizing, aligning, and grouping layers
- Advanced Retouching techniques
- Advanced Color Correction
- Versions with Layer Comps
- Smart Objects, Smart Object Masks, and Smart Filters
- Bridge Output Module
- CMYK color workflow
- Type anti-aliasing techniques
- Spot Channels

"Photoshop Advanced for Video" (using Photoshop CS4/CS5 Extended version) by specific request only. Topics include the following:

- Inputting and Outputting video in Photoshop Extended
- Video Actions
- Video Filters
- Video Edits in Photoshop Extended version
- Keyframes for animating
- Animating Text
- Animating Effects
- Animating Objects
- Animating 3D Objects
- Alpha Channels
- Importing to Video
- Exporting to Video
- Advanced Masking techniques
- Advanced Layer techniques
- Advanced blending mode techniques
- Advanced Channel and Layer Masks techniques
- Organizing, aligning, and grouping layers
- Advanced Retouching techniques
- Advanced Color Correction
- Smart Objects, Smart Object Masks, and Smart Filters

Adobe Camera Raw Training - 1 Day Class ($475)

This introductory to intermediate training is designed for anyone seeking a solid foundation in order to use Adobe Camera Raw to simplify and optimize their photography workflow. Learn to use Camera Raw to manage, modify, and optimize your photography, as well as output work for print or web using Camera Raw along with Adobe Bridge. Taught by Steve Weinrebe, Adobe Certified Instructor, Author - Adobe Photoshop & the Art of Photography (Cengage), Irreverent Photo Tools (Cengage) - and faculty at the Maine Media Workshops, you will receive not only an in-depth training in Camera Raw, but also valuable work-flow tips and tricks. Lightroom users will benefit from this class as well since Lightroom's Develop module is identical to Camera Raw. Students should have a camera capable of shooting in RAW format, and are welcome to bring their camera and RAW images to the class.

Prerequisites: This is an introductory-to-intermediate class for students that: 1) have never used the software, or 2) students that have experience with the software but are not comfortable using it, don't understand why what they do is or isn't working, and want the benefit of an Adobe Certified Instructor to clarify and build a solid foundation of understanding, or 3) students that have worked in an earlier version of the software but need a solid orientation in the features of the current version. Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your 1 day Camera Raw Training. This is subject to change depending on student needs and goals. For Training dates and to enroll, click here, or on the Course Schedule tab above. Topics include the following:

What you will learn:
- Bridge to Camera Raw - learn to download images from the camera, apply metadata templates, label and review, then open in Camera Raw
- Become familiar with the Camera Raw user interface (e.g., menus, panels)
- Learn to view and zoom into images using tools and features of the Camera Raw workspace
- Learn to use the Photo Downloader
- Understand how keywords and meta data can help speed up and improve your workflow
- Understand the Histogram
- Use Camera Raw's tools to modify, manipulate, and color correct your images
- Master Tonal correction including Curves, and the Histogram
- Understand color corrections, working with color adjustments and Black-and-White
- Work with sharpening and noise reduction techniques
- Learn to use Camera Raw 3's Lens Correction features
- Work with vignettes to enhance images
- Use tools to fix dust spots or enhance specific areas of your images
- Learn best practices for printing your images on an Ink Jet printer or for output to a photo printing facility
- Learn best practices for web output, including file types, color modes and color profiles, and creating web galleries and portfolios right within Camera Raw
- Use Camera Raw to create startling Black-and-White images and duo-tones.

Detailed summary:
Getting to Know the Work Area
Starting to Work in Adobe Camera Raw
Using the tools and tabs
Using the Collections in Bridge
Import photos from camera or disk
Import photos from a hard drive
Use different views
Label and rate photos
Learn to check the Histogram
Use quick corrections
Add keywords and metadata
Making Automatic Adjustments
Removing a Color Cast
Manually Adjusting the Tonal Range
Optimize exposure
Copy and Paste White Balance to an entire series of images
Optimize Highlights and Shadows
Optimize color
Using the Presence adjustments
Use the Parametric curve
Master Camera Raw's Point Curve
Learn to use Camera Raw's Crop tool
Heal dust spots and other flaws in an image
Use the Graduated Filter tool to create beautiful gradient color effects
Using the Adjustment Brush to manipulate portions of a photograph
Manipulate the Adjustment Brush settings
Use HSL/Grayscale to adjust colors or create black-and-white images
Use Split Toning to create beautiful black-and-white effects
Sharpen images in Camera Raw
Reduce noise in high ISO photos
Use Lens Correction to correct distortion
Add Post Crop vignetting to enhance your images
Use the Grain adjustment to create special effects or match legacy images
Learn how to add a black stroke around printed photographs
Manage Print Workflow with Color Management
Learn about Color Profiles
Use Bridge's Output Module to create Web Slide Shows

Adobe LIghtroom 3 - 1 Day Class ($475)

This introductory to intermediate training is designed for anyone seeking a solid foundation in order to use Adobe Lightroom 3 to simplify and optimize their photography workflow. Learn to use Lightroom to manage, modify, and optimize your photography, as well as output work for print or web. Taught by Steve Weinrebe, Adobe Certified Instructor, Author - Adobe Photoshop & the Art of Photography (Cengage), Irreverent Photo Tools (Cengage) - and faculty at the Maine Media Workshops, you will receive not only an in-depth training in Lightroom, but also valuable work-flow tips and tricks. Students should have a camera capable of shooting in RAW format, and are welcome to bring their camera and RAW images to the class.

Prerequisites: This is an introductory-to-intermediate class for students that: 1) have never used the software, or 2) students that have experience with the software but are not comfortable using it, don't understand why what they do is or isn't working, and want the benefit of an Adobe Certified Instructor to clarify and build a solid foundation of understanding, or 3) students that have worked in an earlier version of the software but need a solid orientation in the features of the current version. Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your 1 day Lightroom 3 Training. This is subject to change depending on student needs and goals. For Training dates and to enroll, click here, or on the Course Schedule tab above. Topics include the following:

What you will learn:
- Learn to download images from the camera or card reader, apply metadata templates, label and review, then open in Lightroom
- Become familiar with the Lightroom user interface (e.g., menus, panels)
- Learn to view and zoom into images using tools and features of the Lightroom workspace
- Learn to use the Photo Downloader
- Understand how keywords and meta data can help speed up and improve your workflow
- Understand the Histogram
- Use Camera Raw's tools to modify, manipulate, and color correct your images
- Master Tonal correction including Curves, and the Histogram
- Understand color corrections, working with color adjustments and Black-and-White
- Work with sharpening and noise reduction techniques
- Learn to use Lightroom's Lens Correction features
- Work with vignettes to enhance images
- Use tools to fix dust spots or enhance specific areas of your images
- Learn best practices for printing your images on an Ink Jet printer or for output to a photo printing facility (Note: we do not do any printing in the class)
- Learn best practices for web output, including file types, color modes and color profiles, and creating web galleries and portfolios right within Lightroom
- Use Lightroom to create startling Black-and-White images and duo-tones.

Detailed summary:
Getting to Know the Work Area
Starting to Work in Lightroom
Using the tools and panels
Using Collections in Lightroom
Import photos from camera or disk
Import photos from a hard drive
Use different views
Label and rate photos
Learn to check the Histogram
Use quick corrections
Add keywords and metadata
Making Automatic Adjustments
Removing a Color Cast
Manually Adjusting the Tonal Range
Optimize exposure
Copy and Paste White Balance to an entire series of images
Copy and Paste Develop Settings to an entire series of images
Optimize Highlights and Shadows
Optimize color
Using the Preset adjustments
Use the Parametric curve
Master Lightroom's Point Curve
Learn to use Lightroom's Crop tool
Heal dust spots and other flaws in an image
Use the Graduated Filter tool to create beautiful gradient color effects
Using the Adjustment Brush to manipulate portions of a photograph
Manipulate the Adjustment Brush settings
Use HSL/Color/B&W to adjust colors or create black-and-white images
Use Split Toning to create beautiful black-and-white effects
Sharpen images in Lightroom's Detail panel
Reduce noise in high ISO photos
Use Lens Correction to correct distortion
Add Post Crop vignetting to enhance your images
Use the Grain adjustment to create special effects or match legacy images
Learn how to add a black stroke around printed photographs
Manage Print Workflow with Color Management
Learn about Color Profiles
Use Lightroom's Web Module to create Web photo galleries

InDesign CS4/CS5/CS5.5 - 2-Day Class $895

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your InDesign training. This is subject to change depending on student needs and goals, and the training goals will be discussed on the first morning (and via your pre-training questionnaire). For Training dates and to sign up, click here, or on the Course Schedule tab above. (Please Note: This is a comprehensive course in the use of Adobe InDesign software, and while design principles are touched on this is not a class in design methodology.)

Prerequisites: This is an introductory-to-intermediate class for students that: 1) have never used the software, or 2) students that have some limited experience with the software but are not comfortable using it, don't understand why what they do is or isn't working and want the benefit of an Adobe Certified Instructor to clarify and build a solid foundation of understanding, or 3) students that have worked in an earlier version of the software but need a solid orientation in the features of the current version. Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.

Training Course Length and Time
InDesign class is 2 days.
InDesign Advanced class is 1 day
InDesign 3-Day Package is 3 days, recommended consecutive with the 2-day class
Class time is 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch and there is a restaurant/cafeteria on the premises.

What you will learn:
- Become familiar with the InDesign Interface
- Learn how to set up documents
- Master working with text
- Understand drawing, arranging, and transforming objects
- Master working with color in InDesign
- Master working with transparency and Effects
- Learn how to Import and Export files
- Understand preparing for output and printing

Additional topics for the 1-day Advanced Class (or your 3rd day of the InDesign 3-Day Package):
- Interactivity - the basis of exciting electronic publication. Interactive design with Adobe InDesign.

Detailed Summary
Learning the Work Area
Using the Panel Menus
Learning the Tools Panel
Using Multiple Document Windows
Viewing and Arranging Panels
Customizing your Workspace
Changing the Magnification
Using the Zoom Tool
Navigating the Document
Scrolling Through a Document Using the Navigator Panel
Using Context Menus Using InDesign Help
Setting Up a Document
Creating and Saving Custom Page Settings
Creating a New Document
Switching Between Open InDesign Documents
Working with Master Pages
Adding Sections to Change Page Numbers
Adding New Pages
Arranging and Deleting Pages
Placing Graphics and Text
Overriding Master Page Items
Working with Frames
Working with Layers
Creating and Editing Text Frames
Creating and Editing Graphics Frames
Transforming and Aligning Objects
Selecting and Modifying Grouped Objects
Importing and Editing Text
Creating and Entering Text
Vertically Aligning Text
Flowing Text Automatically
Adding a Jump Line
Page Number
Using Semi-Autoflow to Place Text
Loading Styles
Adding Pages While Flowing Text
Finding and Changing Text
Text Formatting
Editing Text by Drag and Drop
Using the Story Editor
Working with Typography
Adjusting Vertical Spacing
Changing Fonts and Type Style
Changing Paragraph Alignment
Creating a Drop Cap
Adjusting Letter and Word Spacing
Setting Tabs Adding Rule Above a Paragraph
Working with Color
Defining Print Requirements
Creating and Applying Colors
Working with Gradients
Creating a Tint
Creating a Spot Color
Applying Color to Text Using Advanced Gradients
Adobe Bridge
Working with Imported Images
Working with Styles
Creating and Applying Paragraph Styles
Creating and Applying Character Styles
Nesting Character Styles
Creating Object Styles
Globally Updating Styles
Importing and Modifying Graphics
Adding Graphics from Other Programs
Vector and Bitmap Graphics
Managing Links to Imported Files
Updating Revised Graphics
Adjusting View Quality
Working with Clipping Paths
Working with Alpha Channels
Placing Native Files
Using a Library to Manage Objects
Creating a Library
Creating Tables
Importing and Formatting a Table
Using Graphics within Tables
Formatting Text within a Table
Working with Transparency
Importing and Colorizing Grayscale
Applying Transparency Settings
Adjusting Transparency to Images
Importing and Adjusting Illustrator Files
Applying Transparency Settings to Text
Working with Effects
Output and Exporting
Preflighting Files
Packaging Files
Creating an Adobe PDF
Proof Previewing
Separations
Previewing How Transparency will beFlattened
Previewing the Page
Printing a Laser or Inkjet Proof

InDesign Advanced CS5/5.5 - 1-Day Class $525
(May be combined with the 2-day InDesign class. See the InDesign Package, $1395)

Detailed Summary
Interactive and Animation
- Setting up Hyperlinks
- Object States
- Buttons
- Transitions for slide shows
- Adding and Previewing Movies
- Animation and Timing panels
- Custom Animation
- Exporting
- Interactive PDF
- Flash SWF
Setting up and exporting eBooks (EPUBS)
Using the scripts that come with InDesign
Timesaving tips, tricks, and secrets

Below are additional advanced features that may be added in if time allows and depending on student interest
- Automatic Captions
- Using Bridge with InDesign
- Variables
- Automatic generation of Tables of Contents
- Book features

Illustrator CS4/CS5/CS5.5 - 2 Day Class ($895)

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your 3 day Illustrator Training. This is subject to change depending on student needs and goals, and the 2 day training goals will be discussed on the first morning (and via your pre-training questionnaire). For Training dates and to sign up, click here, or on the Course Schedule tab above.

Prerequisites: This is an introductory-to-intermediate class for students that: 1) have never used the software, or 2) students that have some limited experience with the software but are not comfortable using it, don't understand why what they do is or isn't working and want the benefit of an Adobe Certified Instructor to clarify and build a solid foundation of understanding, or 3) students that have worked in an earlier version of the software but need a solid orientation in the features of the current version. Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.

Training Course Length and Time
This class is 2 days long. Class time is 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout
the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch and there is a restaurant/cafeteria on the premises.

What you will learn:
- Understand Postscript (the language of desktop publishing)
- Become familiar with the Illustrator interface
- Learn how to lay out and save documents
- Create shapes and objects
- Transform shapes and objects with color, transparency, effects
- Work with type
- Create and working with layers
- Master how to manage color (an overview)
- Learn how to Import and Export files
- Understand preparing for output and printing
- Become familiar with Live Trace, Live Paint, and Live Color

Detailed Summary
Getting to Know the Work Area
Working with the Tools Panel
The Control Panel
Working with Panels and Panel Menus
Saving Your Workspace
Viewing Artwork
Navigating Multiple Artboards
Arranging Documents
Using the Navigator Panel
Finding Resources for Using Illustrator
Checking for Updates
Selecting and Aligning
Using the Selection Tool
Using the Direct Selection Tool
Selections with the Magic Wand
Grouping Items
Aligning Objects
Applying Selection Techniques
Creating Basic Shapes
Using Basic Shape Tools
Outlining Strokes
Working with Line Segments
Joining Paths
Working with Shape Modes
Using Live Trace to Create Shapes
Transforming Objects
Scaling Objects
Reflecting Objects
Distorting Objects
Shearing Objects
Positioning Objects Precisely
Changing the Perspective
Making Multiple Transformations
Drawing with the Pen Tool
Creating Straight Lines
Creating Curved Paths
Building a Curve
Curves and Corner Anchor Points
Selecting and Manipulating Curves
Color and painting
Color Modes
Understanding the Color Controls
Color Fundamentals
Copying Attributes
Using the Appearance Panel
Building and Saving Your Own Custom Color
Using Illustrator swatch libraries
Creating a Spot Color
Creating Color Groups
Editing Color with Live Color
Creating a Color Group with Live Color
Assign Colors to Your Artwork
Using Patterns
Creating Your Own Pattern
Working with Live Paint
Create a PDF from your artwork
Working with Type
Importing a Text File
Creating Columns of Text
Understanding Text Flow
Working with Overflow
Text Threading Text
Working with Font Size and Color
Paragraph Attributes
Saving and Using Styles
Creating Character Styles
Sampling Text
Creating Text on Paths and Shapes
Creating Text Outlines
Working with Layers
Creating Layers
Moving Objects and Layers
Locking Layers
Viewing Layers
Pasting Layers
Creating Clipping Masks
Merging Layers
Applying Appearance Attributes to Layers
Isolating Layers
Blending Shapes and Colors
Working with Gradients
Creating and Applying a Linear Gradient
Adjusting the Direction and Angle of a Gradient
Creating a Radial Gradient
Changing Colors and Adjusting the Gradient
Applying Gradients to Multiple Objects
Adding Transparency to Gradients
Working with Blended Objects
Creating a Blend with Specified Steps
Modifying the Blend
Creating Smooth Color Blends
Applying Attributes and Graphic Styles
Using Appearance Attributes
Adding an Additional Stroke and Fill
Using Graphic Styles
Applying Graphic Styles to Objects and Layers
Adding to an Existing Graphic Style
Applying an Appearance to a Layer
Copying, Applying, and Removing Graphic Styles
Working with Symbols
Using Illustrator Symbol Libraries
Editing Symbols
Creating Symbols
Applying a Symbol Instance
Using the Symbolism Tools
Updating a Symbol
Breaking a Link to a Symbol
Overview of Printing and Color Separations
Learning about Printing Devices
Halftone Screens
Output Device Resolution
The RGB Color Model
The CMYK Color Model
Spot Colors
Synchronizing Color Using Adobe Bridge
Separations Preview
Specifying the Bleed Area
Saving in the EPS Format
Exporting and Importing
Flattening Settings
Saving as Adobe PDF

Flash Professional CS4/CS5/CS5.5 - 3-Day Comprehensive Class December 2011 ($1395)
2-Day Intro Class beginning January 2012 ($895)

All-new Adobe Flash Professional software is the most advanced
authoring environment for rich, interactive content creation. This course,
introduces the students to creating interactive websites, rich media
advertisements, and engaging presentations. Learn the fundamentals of
Adobe Flash fast with a fluid workflow and best practices. This is an
introductory-to-intermediate course, no prior knowledge of Adobe Flash CS4/CS5 is necessary.

This course is for Flash designers who need to create professional animations, design interactive
websites, and incorporate audio and video into self-contained presentations. The training covers
using the drawing and color tools, mastering the essentials of animation, and working with type,
graphics, sound, and video. Elements of ActionScript will also be discussed.

Training Course Length and Time
This class is 2 days long. Class time is 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout
the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch and there is a restaurant/cafeteria on the premises.

Prerequisites: This is an introductory-to-intermediate class for students that: 1) have never used the software, or 2) students that have some limited experience with the software but are not comfortable using it, don't understand why what they do is or isn't working and want the benefit of an Adobe Certified Instructor to clarify and build a solid foundation of understanding, or 3) students that have worked in an earlier version of the software but need a solid orientation in the features of the current version. Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.

- Flash Interface and Panels
- Drawing and Color Basics
- Using the Timeline and Layers
- Learning the basics of Symbols and the Flash Library
- Using Filters and Blend Modes
- Animation with the Timeline in Flash
- Working with Sound and Video
- Exporting and Publishing From Flash

Course Outline

Tour and Navigation of Flash

Animation Basics

Shape Tweening

Symbols & Instances

Articulating Motion and Morphing

Creating Interactive Navigation

Using Text

Working with Sound and Video

Loading and Controlling Flash Content

Publishing Flash Documents

Flash CS4/CS5/CS5.5: ActionScript (Flash II) - 3 Day Class ($1395)

Note: as of June 2011 the Flash ActionScript class can only be run for customers enrolling minimum 2 students for the same class.

Course Description

Flash CS4/CS5 ActionScript 3 offers significant leaps over its predecessor, ActionScript 2. With the new version of ActionScript, developers will find a faster runtime environment, better debugging, a consistent method for handling events, and an improved framework of classes for development.

In this course we will explore best practices when developing rich Flash applications, review important concepts such as syntax, object oriented programming, animating with ActionScript, and controlling objects using the keyboard.

We will also take a detailed look at several classes in the ActionScript 3 class library. Each of these classes will allow us to quickly add rich and robust functionality to our Flash applications. Once you complete the class you'll have a strong understanding of ActionScript 3 and develop a Flash version of the popular game Asteroids.

Prerequisites: Flash I or the equivalent introductory experience with Adobe Flash CS5. Students must be familiar with the Windows or Mac operating system, and comfortable using a mouse and opening and saving files on the computer.

Training Course Length and Time
This class is 3 days long. Class time is 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout
the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch and there is a restaurant/cafeteria on the premises.

Performance-Based Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:
Create variables
Manipulate Symbols
Organize your code using Object Oriented paradigms
Manipulate the Flash Document Object Model
Write event handlers that react to keyboard and mouse movement
Enhance your applications through the use of ActionScript class libraries
Read and parse XML
Programmatically animate objects on screen using a physics model

Course Content

Lesson 1: Introducing the Course
Unit Objectives and Topics
About the Course
Installation Instructions
Course Overview and Objectives
Prerequisites
Course Format
Why Flash
Walkthrough 1-1: Reviewing the Finished Application

Lesson 2: ActionScript 3 Fundamentals
Unit Objectives and Topics
Getting Started with Coding
ActionScript Basics
Walkthrough 2-1: Declaring and Using Variables
Operators and Expressions
Walkthrough 2-2: Converting Data Types and Operators
Using Functions
Walkthrough 2-3: Using Functions and Methods
Unit Summary
Unit Review
Lab 2: Instantiating Variables

Lesson 3: Manipulating Symbols with ActionScript
Unit Objectives and Topics
Introducing Symbols
Walkthrough 3-1: Using a MovieClip and Button's Properties
Working with MovieClip Methods
Walkthrough 3-2: Using Methods within a MovieClip
Working with TextFields
Walkthrough 3-3: Using TextField Properties
Dynamically Adding Symbols to the Stage
Walkthrough 3-4: Adding Symbols to the Stage at Run-Time
Loading Content Dynamically Into a MovieClip
Walkthrough 3-5: Loading External Images
Lab 3: Making a Space Rock
Unit Summary
Unit Review

Lesson 4: Object Oriented Programming
Unit Objectives and Topics
Introducing Object Oriented Programming
Walkthrough 4-1: Creating a Custom Class
Declaring Class Properties
Walkthrough 4-2: Adding Properties to a Class
Declaring Methods
Walkthrough 4-3: Adding Methods to a Class
Creating Visual Classes Through Inheritance
Walkthrough 4-4: Creating a Visual Class
Making the Stage a Class
Walkthrough 4-5: Making the Stage a Class and Dynamically Adding Instances
Lab 4: Create an Asteroid and Collectable Class
Unit Summary
Unit Review

Lesson 5: ActionScript 3 Events
Unit Objectives and Topics
ActionScript Events
Walkthrough 5-1: Handling Events
ActionScript Event Types
Walkthrough 5-2: Using the MouseEvent
Walkthrough 5-3: Using the Keyboard and Enter Frame Events
Dispatching A Custom Event
Walkthrough 5-4: Dispatching A Custom Crash Event
Working with Timers
Lab 5: Display the TimerEvent and the EnterFrame Event
Unit Summary
Unit Review

Lesson 6: Loops and Conditional Logic
Unit Objectives and Topics
Types of Conditional Statements
Walkthrough 6-1: Controlling the SpaceShip
Determine When Objects Overlap or Hit
Walkthrough 6-2: Determine when the SpaceShip Crashes
Types of Loops
Walkthrough 6-3: Adding Asteroids to the Screen
Unit Summary
Unit Review
Lab 6: Keeping Your Asteroids and Collectables on the Stage and collecting items

Lesson 7: Exploring the ActionScript Class Library
Unit Objectives and Topics
The ActionScript Class Library
The ActionScript Class Library
Using the Sound Class
Walkthrough 7-1: Adding Sound Effects to the SpaceShip
Programmatically Formatting Text
Walkthrough 7-2: Formatting the Player Score TextField
Getting a Date with ActionScript
Walkthrough 7-3: Determine your Current Age
Arrays
Static Methods and Properties
Walkthrough 7-4: Use Cos and Sin to maneuver the Space Ship and Create Random Asteroids
Unit Summary
Topic 7N: Unit Review
Topic 7O: Lab 7: Adding Sound and Random Speed and Locations to the Collectable Class

Lesson 8: XML with E4X
Unit Objectives and Topics
What is XML
Walkthrough 8-1: Creating a High Score List
Using the E4X Operators
Demonstration 8-1: Using E4X Operators
Accessing External XML Documents
Walkthrough 8-2: Loading External XML Files and Filtering Books
Unit Summary
Unit Review
Displaying High Scores with e4x

Lesson 9: Animating with ActionScript
Unit Objectives and Topics
Using the Enter Frame Event
Walkthrough 9-1: Copy and Paste Tweens
Using the Tween Class
Walkthrough 9-2: Tweening the Warp Animation
Unit Summary
Unit Review

Advanced Digital Photography - 2 Day Class ($945)

2-Day Workshop combining camera and digital post-production techniques and best practices. We will explore basic photo techniques and go on a 2-hr. photo excursion nearby in Princeton each day. The rest of the 2 days will be spent learning best practices to work on the photos you captured, in either Photoshop CS5, Photoshop Elements 9, or Lightroom 3. Workshop is taught by Steve Weinrebe - author, photographer, Certified Photoshop Instructor, and faculty member at the Maine Media Workshops.

Prerequisites: Students must have a digital camera with manual adjustments, preferably a DSLR, and some experience taking pictures. Students should be somewhat familiar with Adobe Photoshop's, Lightroom's, or Elements' tools and features, or have taken the Photoshop or Lightroom Intro class. Knowledge of shutter speed and f:stop would be helpful but are not required as we will be discussing those issues at length during the course.

Course intent: This class is designed for students that have to produce the highest quality photographs possible with their equipment, and while having some limited experience want to be able to achieve excellent photographs for personal use, fine art or commercial art, assignments, documentation, print, or web. During the class the fundamentals of photography will be reviewed with emphasis on digital workflow, including post-production in Photoshop or Lightroom. Camera skills and computer post-production will be discussed.

Course description: This 2-day course provides a solid foundation in photography and the role both the camera and Photoshop plays in workflow - for print or web. The class is somewhat customized to student needs and interests and is open to digital photographers using either Photoshop, Lightroom, or Elements. Curriculum concentrates on: Day 1 - Camera operation and photographic principles including proper exposures using f-stops and shutter speed, and ISO, to control exposure, and focus, composition, lens and other camera operations and menu items, low light and daylight shooting, camera related techniques for product or people/portrait photography; Day 2 - Input and Output including RAW image processing using Photoshop (Camera Raw or Lightroom), metadata, compression, image size vs. resolution, labeling and sorting, file organization, retouching, color management, output to web or print. Wherever possible the course is customized to the students particular goals, and the curriculum will vary. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on work, students learn the tools to fulfill their photography needs, and advance their skills and careers. Students leave the workshop with new-found knowledge and a solid understanding of photography from camera to computer to print or web.

Topics Include the following, but are subject to change depending on student needs and experience level:

Dreamweaver: Website Develepment - 3 Day Class ($1395)

Description
Adobe Dreamweaver Website Development is a 3 day course that provides
web designers with the knowledge and hands-on practice they need to
build and manage professional web sites using industry standard for
professional web development and design. This class introduces the
student to the fundamentals of Dreamweaver with an emphasis on best
practices and current web standards.

Prerequisites: This is an introductory-to-intermediate class for students that: 1) have never used the software, or 2) students that have some limited experience with the software but are not comfortable using it, don't understand why what they do is or isn't working and want the benefit of an Adobe Certified Instructor to clarify and build a solid foundation of understanding, or 3) students that have worked in an earlier version of the software but need a solid orientation in the features of the current version. Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.

Training Course Length and Time
This class is 3 days long. Class time is 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout
the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch and there is a restaurant/cafeteria on the premises.

Dreamweaver Interface Basics
Getting started with web design and layout
Working with text and images
Creating links and anchors
Designing for devices with CS4/CS5
Building Successful Site Navigation
Building forms in Dreamweaver
Fireworks CS4/CS5 integration
Accessibility and Standards
Site maintenance

Terms Defined

Navigation

Basics

Creating Layouts & Layers

CSS

Rollovers

XHTML extras

Libraries

Templates

Forms

Captivate 5 Essentials - 2 Day Class ($895)

Description

This course is for beginning to intermediate Captivate users who would like to create software demonstrations and interactive simulations. Captivate appeals to a wide variety of audiences, typically grouped in training and education, sales and marketing, or technical support and documentation.

Prerequisites: This is an introductory-to-intermediate class for students that: 1) have never used the software, or 2) students that have some limited experience with the software but are not comfortable using it, don't understand why what they do is or isn't working and want the benefit of an Adobe Certified Instructor to clarify and build a solid foundation of understanding, or 3) students that have worked in an earlier version of the software but need a solid orientation in the features of the current version. Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.

Training Course Length and Time
This class is 2 days long. Class time is 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout
the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch and there is a restaurant/cafeteria on the premises.

Prerequisites: Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using
a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make
every reasonable eff ort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class
lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend
working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.

Related Courses: We recommend the following courses that relate to this class: Dreamweaver CS4/CS5, Flash CS4/CS5.
Please take a look at our other course outlines at our web site,http://www.ImagingRandR.com.

COURSE CONTENT
(NOTE - Content subject to vary depending on the instructor and the class makeup.

- eLearning and Captivate
- Education Through Pictures
- Planning eLearning Projects
- The Development Process
- The Captivate 4 Interface
- Set General Preferences
- Explore a Project
- Explore Project Views
- Navigate a Project
- Preview a Project
- Zoom Closer to a Slide
- View the Timeline and Library

Recording Demonstrations and
Assessments
- Rehearse a Script
- Set Recording Preferences and Keys
- Record a Demonstration
- Record an Assessment Simulation
- Record a Training Simulation
- Record a Custom Assessment Simulation

FMRs, Panning and Image
Slideshows
- Create an FMR
- Record a Lesson With Panning
- Create an Image Slideshow

Text Captions & the Timeline
- Duplicate a Slide and Hide the Mouse
- Insert, Resize and Move Text Captions
- Change Text Caption Properties
- Change an Object's Slide Position and
Size
- View the Timeline
- Change a Slide's Display Time
- Change Timeline View Settings
- Setting Object Display Times
- Show/Hide Timeline Objects
- Use Options to Control Object Timing
- Set Mouse Properties
- Check Spelling
- Align Slide Objects

Images and Drawing Objects
- Insert and Delete Slides
- Insert an Image
- Set Image Size and Slide Position
- Use the Library
- Manage Unused Project Assets
- Control Transparency
- Create an Image Watermark
- Set Image Timing Options and Transition
- Effects
- Work With Image Stacks
- Add a Visual Mouse Click and Click
Sound
- Insert a Drawing Object

Pointers, Buttons and Highlight
Boxes
- Change the Pointer Path
- Change the Pointer Type
- Edit Slide and Object Display Times
- Insert a Text Button
- Set a Button's Options
- Insert an Image Button
- Insert and Format a Highlight Box

Rollovers and Zoom Areas
- Insert a Rollover Caption
- Set Rollover Area Properties
- Insert a Rollover Image
- Insert a Zoom Area
- Insert a Rollover Slidelet
- Set Rollover Slidelet Properties
- Format and Position a Slidelet
- Insert a Caption Into a Slidelet
- Insert an Image Into a Slidelet

Slide Labels, Notes and Audio
- Change Slide Background Quality
- Add a Slide Label
- Add a Slide Note
- Add Sound to a Slide Object
- Add Background Audio
- Calibrate a Microphone
- Record Audio
- Import Slide Audio
- Edit an Audio File
- Insert Silence
- Convert Slide Notes to Speech

Animation and Flash Video
- Change a Project's Frame Rate
- Add Animation to a Slide
- Change an Animation's Slide Position
- Insert Text Animation
- Add Flash Video

Converting Demonstrations Into
Simulations
- Hide the Mouse
- Replace Phrases
- Insert a Click Box
- Set Click Box Options
- Change a Slide's Display Time
- Set a Text Caption Transition
- Insert a Text Entry Box

Introduction to Question Slides
- Set Quiz Preferences
- Insert a Question Slide
- Add an Image to a Question Slide
- Reuse a Slide Background
- Format the Question Title
- Use the Slide Grid
- Format the Progress Indicator

Publishing
- Link to a Web Site
- Apply a Skin
- Edit and Save a Skin
- Delete a Skin
- Add a Loading Screen
- Set Project Information
- Create a TOC
- Publish a Flash (SWF)
- Publish Word Handouts
- Export Captions
- Perform a Round Trip

Captivate 5 Beyond the Essentials - 2 Day Class ($895)

Description

This course is for advanced Captivate users who would like to create software demonstrations and interactive simulations. Captivate appeals to a wide variety of audiences, typically grouped in training and education, sales and marketing, or technical support and documentation.

Picking up where Captivate 4 (Intro) left off, you will quickly learn Captivate's higher-end functionality while improving your production skills via project templates, design templates, advanced actions and scripts. You will learn to collaborate with team members via Captivates' powerful commenting features. You'll enhance your users experience via variables that will make it seem like each eLearning lesson you produce has been customized for and is talking directly to your customer.

Course length
Two days

Prerequisites: Captivate 4 (Intro), or equivalent. Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using
a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make
every reasonable eff ort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class
lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend
working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.

Related Courses: We recommend the following courses that relate to this class: Captivate 4 Intro, Dreamweaver CS4/CS5, Flash CS4/CS5.
Please take a look at our other course outlines at our web site,http://www.ImagingRandR.com.

COURSE CONTENT
(NOTE - Content subject to vary depending on the instructor and the class makeup.

- Reviewing the Essentials

- Set General Preferences
- Rehearse a Script
- Set Recording Preferences and Keys
- Record a Custom Simulation
- Edit a Text Capture Template
- Module 2: Importing and Branching

- Import a PowerPoint Presentation
- Edit a PowerPoint Presentation
- Resize a Project
- Import Project Slides and Objects
- Label a Slide
- Use Buttons to Create a Branch
- Explore the Branching Tab
- Create a Slide Group
- Aggregate Published SWFs
- Module 3: Question Pools

- Insert a Question Slide
- Create and Rename Question Pools
- Add Questions to Question Pools
- Insert Random Question Slides
- Module 4: Accessible Projects

- Set Document Information
- Enable Accessibility
- Add Accessibility Text to Slides
- Import Audio
- Add Shortcut Keys
- Add Closed Captions
- Module 5: Commenting, Image Editing and PhotoShop Layers

- Send a Project for Review
- Create a Background Mask
- Edit a Slide Background
- Delete a Slide Background
- Import a PhotoShop File
- Work with PhotoShop Layers
- Module 6: Variables, Widgets and Buttons

- Add Document Information
- Insert a System Variable
- Edit a System Variable
- Create a User Variable
- Use a Variable to Gather Data
- Insert a Question Widget
- Insert a Certificate Widget
- Create Custom Buttons
- Module 7: Project and Design Templates

- Create a Project Template
- Create a Project From a Template
- Record Additional Slides
- Delete Unused Objects
- Create a Mask
- Add a Text Animation Placeholder
- Create a Design Template
- Format Design Template Objects
- Apply a Design Template to a Project
- Module 8: Advanced Actions

- Control Object Visibility
- Name Items
- Attach Multiple Actions to Objects
- Create Variables
- Add Text Entry Boxes
- Create a Script
- Attach a Script to a Slide
- Test and Edit a Script
- Module 9: Learning Management Systems

- Set Quiz Reporting Options
- Create a Manifest File
- Report a Button Interaction
- Adjust Slide Object Interaction
- Publish a Content Package
- Create an Inquisiq LMS Account
- Create an LMS Lesson
- Create an LMS Course
- Create an LMS Curriculum
- Test an eLearning Course

After Effects CS5 - 3 Day Class ($1395) NOT CURRENTLY A SCHEDULED CLASS. This class is on-demand only for workgroups of 3-or-more at our classroom.

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your 3 day After Effects Training. All outlines are subject to change depending on student needs and goals and class makeup. For Training dates and to sign up, click here, or on the Course Schedule tab above.

Prerequisites: Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.This class is appropriate for novice users of After Effects. Experience with Photoshop or attendance of our Photoshop class will be necessary in order to get the most out of this class. We also recommend that you have the Adobe After Effects software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

Synopsis: Create motion graphics and visual effects with the industry standard. Whether you're working in broadcast and film or delivering work online and to mobile devices, Adobe After Effects software enables you to create groundbreaking motion graphics and blockbuster visual effects. This course will help you to understand the fundamental concepts and features to master the program. It includes many advanced features, including tips and tricks using the latest version. We also recommend this course for those planning to obtain the Adobe Certified Expert status.

LESSON 1

Basic Animation
Creating folders in the project panel
Creating a new composition
Importing files and folders
Adding layers to the Comp panel
Changing the background color
Animating position
Navigating between keyframes
Dragging footage to the Timeline panel
Aligning and distributing layers
Editing spatial keyframes, motion paths
Auto orientation
Adding effects
Importing layered Photoshop/Illustrator files
Rendering

LESSON 2

Advanced Animation
Working with Adobe Bridge
Template Projects
Viewing animated properties
Graph editor overview
Panning and zooming time
Editing graph curves
Easing animations
Editing multiple keyframes
Motion sketch
Using the smoother
Motion Blur
Roving Keyframes
Time-Reverse Keyframes
Anchor Point overview
Pan Behind tool
Motion control moves
Hold keyframes
Time display and timecode

LESSON 3

Layer Control
Layers and stacking order
Moving layers in time
Trimming layers
Slip editing
Sequence Layers assistant
Looping footage
Image sequences
Changing the frame rate
Time Stretch
Blending Modes
Effects and solids
Effect motion path
Effects & Presets panel
Searching for effects
Animation presets
Behavior presets
Adjustment Layers
Non-square pixels

LESSON 4

Creating Transparency
Rectangular Mask tool
Free Transform Points
Masking in the Layer panel
Mask Feather
Animating a Mask Shape
Masking with the Pen tool
Effecting a mask area
Mask Opacity
Audio Spectrum effect
Alpha Track Matte
Effects and track mattes
Luma Track Matte
Mask shapes

LESSON 5

Type and Music
Creating basic text
Creating Text Animators
Animating text properties
Creating cascading text
Animating by words
Title safe areas
Animating text Blur and Tracking
Text on a path
Rendering with an alpha channel
Field rendering
Adding sound to a comp
Add comp and layer markers
Customizing presets
Editing Photoshop Text Layers

LESSON 6

Parenting and Nesting
Parenting, Nesting, and Expressions
Assigning a parent
Parenting, opacity, and effects
Parenting with Null Objects
Using guides
Nesting comps
Editing precomps
Nesting a common source
Sizing precomps
Locking panels
Precompositing a group of layers
Render order explained
Using precompositing to re-order

LESSON 7

Expressions and Time
Using the pick whip to create expressions
Altering expressions
Stabilizing shadows
Looping keyframes
The wiggle expression
Creating a master controller
Converting sound to keyframes
Frame blending
Pixel motion
Stop motion tricks
Preserve Frame Rate
Creating freeze frames
Time Remapping

LESSON 8

3D Space and Dimension
Enabling layers for 3D
Moving layers in 3D space
3D rotation and orientation
3D motion paths
Camera track and orbit tools
3D lights and Vignettes
Animating lights
Casting shadows
Adding dimension to stills
Editing stills for 3D

LESSON 9

Track and Key
Creating track points
Important tracker options
Applying stabilization
Fixing bad tracks
Tracking interlaced footage
Motion tracking
Radio Waves effect
Applying tracks to effect points
Perspective corner pin tracking
Bezier Warp effect
Working with high-definition footage
Keying using the Keylight effect
Improving keyed composites
Creating garbage mattes

LESSON 10

Using Paint and Vector Paint
Basic painting
Erasing strokes
Paint Channels
Paint Blending Modes
Brush duration bar
Animating strokes
Revealing a layer
Creating organic textures
Tablet settings
Cloning
Transforming strokes
Vector Paint overview
Wiggle Control
Onion Skin mode
Playback modes

LESSON 11

Using Brainstorm
Brainstorm with keyframes
Puppet Pin tool
Animating Puppet pins
Puppet Overlap tool
Recording Puppet Animation
Creating a Shape layer
Shape Stroke and Fill settings
Editing shapes
Multiple shapes
Even-Odd Fill
Shape Effects
Shape Repeater
Compound Paths
Shape Gradients
Shape Pen Paths
Advanced Strokes
Animating a Stroke

Advanced ColdFusion 9 Development - NOT CURRENTLY A SCHEDULED CLASS. This class is on-demand only for workgroups of 3-or-more at our classroom. 3-day class, $1395 per student. ColdFusion curriculum is structured by Adobe, and cannot be customized to specific customer requirements.

Description

Advanced ColdFusion 9 Development provides ColdFusion application developers with the knowledge and hands-on practice that they need to build, maintain, and scale effective web applications. Topics include using the Application Framework, manipulating complex data in arrays and structures, structuring your code with ColdFusion Components, gracefully handling errors and exceptions, encapsulating your user-interface with custom tags, creating and consuming web services, leveraging .NET assemblies, creating and manipulating PDF content, and working with highly interactive interfaces using Adobe Livecycle forms. This course focuses on creating and delivering scalable and well-performing applications.

Audience
This course is for developers with prior ColdFusion experience. To take this course, you should have:

Completed the Fast Track to ColdFusion 9 course, or other equivalent experience building ColdFusion applications.
Experience developing web applications using ColdFusion for at least three months upon completion of the Fast Track to ColdFusion 9 course.
Practical experience using CFML tags, functions, and variables.
Practical experience with the SQL command set, including SELECT, INSERT, and UPDATE.

Course outline
Introducing the course

About the Course
Course Overview
Prerequistes
Course Format

Introduction to Components

Creating ColdFusion Components
Introducing CFC Syntax
Invoking Static CFC Methods
Using the Application Framework
Logging with
Locking Shared Scope Variables

Manipulating Lists and Queries

Creating Lists
Manipulating Lists with Functions
The Query Object
Summarizing and Grouping Data
Transaction Processing
Querying a Query
Uploading Data with

Manipulating Data with Arrays and Structures

Using Arrays
Manipulating Arrays with Functions
Using Structures
Manipulating Structures with Functions
Looping over Structures
Using Built-In ColdFusion Data Structures
Combining Data Structures
Copying Complex Variables with Duplicate()

Advanced Component Concepts

Instance-Based Components
Instantiating Instance-based Components
Associating Data with Components
Using the Getter/Setter Approach
Restricting Method Invocation
Restricting Component Methods by User Role
Using Built-In Components
Prototyping Components with

Handling Errors and Exceptions

Introducing Error Handling
Site-wide Error Handler
Application-Wide Error Handling
Implementing the try/catch Methodology
Exception Handling Frameworks

Code and Content Reuse

Creating Custom Tags
Calling Custom Tags
Creating CFML Simple Nested Custom Tags
.NET Integration with ColdFusion 9
Creating Web Services
Calling Web Services

Working with PDF Files and Forms

Generate PDF Files from ColdFusion
Manipulating PDF Files with
Pre-filling PDF Forms
Posting Data from a PDF Form to ColdFusion

Data and File Manipulation in ColdFusion

Manipulating Image Data with
Reading and Storing Image Data
Image Processing
Creating RSS Feeds
Consuming RSS Feeds

Scaling Applications

Caching Recordsets
Caching Generated Results with
Caching Entire Page Results
Using Asynchronous Processes to Improve Performance

Fundamental Elements of Design and Layout - 1 Day Class ($475)

1-Day Class on graphic design and typography techniques and best practices. We will explore basic typography and contemporary techniques with type, as well as basic rules of graphic design.

Prerequisites: Students must have a familiarity with Adobe InDesign and some familiarity with Adobe Illustrator in order to understand what the teacher is demonstrating and in order to work along with the instructor and/or practice after the class.

Course intent: This class is designed for students that have to produce either page layout or web layout for work, or are preparing for a career where graphic or web design may play a part in daily activities. This one day class is an overview of principles and practices and is not a substitute for a comprehensive college level graphic design degree, nor is this class a course in Adobe InDesign or Illustrator. We recommend that students that may have design duties at their job take our InDesign (page layout) class and our Illustrator (vector drawing) class prior to taking this class.

Course description: An informational and educational class covering the basic rules of graphic design and page layout. Understand the basic language of design and layout, as well as the fundamental principles that guide the designer in page layout and typography. Students will use Adobe InDesign to work along with the instructor and practice during class.

Topics Include the following, but are subject to change depending on student needs and experience level:

Fast Track to ColdFusion 9 - NOT CURRENTLY A SCHEDULED CLASS. This class is on-demand only for workgroups of 3-or-more at our classroom. 3-day class, $1395 per student. ColdFusion curriculum is structured by Adobe, and cannot be customized to specific customer requirements.

Description

Fast Track to ColdFusion 9 is a 3-day course that provides experienced Web developers with the knowledge and hands-on practice they need to start building and maintaining dynamic and interactive Web applications using ColdFusion 9.

Course length
Three days

Audience
To gain the most from the class, you should already have:

A familiarity with Web terminology
An understanding of Web server characteristics
Experience with the HTML tag set and syntax
Familiarity with the SQL command set, including SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE

Course Outline
Unit 1: Introducing the Course

Meeting the Prerequisites
Understanding the Course Format
Reviewing the Course Outline

Unit 2: Getting Started with ColdFusion

Understanding Dynamic Web Pages
Introducing ColdFusion
Exploring Dreamweaver CS4/CS5
Creating ColdFusion Variables
Displaying Variable Values
Including Files
Commenting Code
Implementing Best Practices

Unit 3: Publishing Database Content

Connecting to a Database
Querying a Database Table
Viewing Debug Data
Dumping a Recordset to a Browser
Displaying Database Data
Using the Dynamic Table Tool
Using the Resultset Structure Data
Introducing CurrentRow
Using ColdFusion Functions
Implementing Best Practices

Unit 4: Building Forms with ColdFusion

Understanding HTML Forms
Enabling Debug Output
Self-Posting Forms
Determining Form Submission
Evaluating Form Variables
Introducing ColdFusion Forms
Implementing Best Practices

Unit 5: Building Search Interfaces

Using Form Data in Dynamic Queries
Preserving Form Data
Creating Dynamic SQL for Multiple Search Criteria
Using Text Searches
Using List Searches
Implementing Best Practices

Unit 6: Building a Drill-Down Interface

Using Dynamic URL Parameters
Creating a Data Drill-Down
Creating on-the-fly PDF Documents
Displaying Data in a Tabbed Interface
Implementing Best Practices

Unit 7: Inserting New Data

Building an Insert Interface
Building an Insert Form Page
Validating ColdFusion Forms
Building Insert Action Logic
Redirecting Process Flow
Implementing Best Practices

Unit 8: Updating and Deleting Data

Updating Database Data
Building an Update Form Page
Building Update Logic
Deleting Records from the Database
Improving SQL Security
Implementing Best Practices

Unit 9: Reusing Templates

Reusing Code
Using Custom Tags
Using User-Defined Functions
Introducing ColdFusion Components
Implementing Best Practices

Unit 10: Securing an Application

Addressing the Web's Statelessness
Using the Application Framework
Using Application Variables
Persisting State Variables
Working with Session Variables
Implementing Best Practices

iPad app Development (Intro to programming for iPad apps) 3-day class, $1395 per student. Textbook included.

iPad and iPhone Development is a 3-day course that provides students with the knowledge toolbox to create Objective-C applications for the iPhone and iPad. The course will help you learn how to get your first iPad or iPhone app up and running. Students learn design for Apple devices, mastering the iPhone SDK tools -- including Interface Builder, Xcode, and Objective-C programming principles -- all to better help your app stand out.

Course length
Three days

Audience
To gain the most from the class, you should already have:
Familiarity with Mac programming
And/or strong object-oriented programming skills

Course Outline
-- Getting Started: Going Mobile with iOS
It all starts with the iOS SDK
Take a look around
Build your interface within Xcode
Add the button to your view
The iOS simulator lets you test your app on your Mac
iDecide’s logic
Use the GUI editor to connect UI controls to code
Connect your events to methods
Build your first iPhone app!

-- iOS App Patterns
App design rules—the iOS HIG
Use pickers when you want controlled input
Section 2.8. Pickers get their data from a datasource...
Section 2.9. That pattern is back
Section 2.10. First, declare that the controller conforms to both protocols
The datasource protocol
Add the IBOutlet and property to your view controller
Synthesize the property...
Connect the picker to our outlet
Use your picker reference to pull the selected values

-- Objective-C for iOS
Custom input
Auto-generated accessors also handle memory management
Customize your UITextField
Ask the UITextField to give up focus
Messages in Objective-C use named arguments
Use message passing to tell our View Controller when the Done button is pressed
The custom note

-- Multiple Views
The navigation template
The table view
Plists
Arrays
Use a detail view to drill down into data
Use the Navigation Controller to switch between views
Dictionaries
Debugging
The Xcode debugger

-- plists and Modal Views: Refining your app
Use the debugger to investigate the crash
Update your code to handle a plist of dictionaries
The Detail View needs data
Use a disclosure button
Use Navigation Controller buttons
The View Controller
A nib file contains the UI components and connections...
You can subclass and extend view controllers like any other class
Modal views
Any view can present a modal view
Create the Save and Cancel buttons
Write the Save and Cancel actions

-- Saving, Editing, and Sorting Data
Wrap your content in a scroll view
The keyboard changes the visible area
iOS notifies you about the keyboard
Register with the default notification center for events
Keyboard events tell you the keyboard state and size
The table view doesn’t know its data has changed
Table views

-- Migrating to iPad
The iPad simulator
The HIG
Use Xcode to build your Universal app
Check your devices
Rotation with iPad

-- Tab Bars and Core Data: Enterprise apps
HF bounty hunting
A new iPhone control
Universal apps
A view’s contents and subviews
Core Data describes entities with a Managed Object Model
Use an NSFetchRequest to describe your search
The Core Data stack
SQLite DB
iOS Apps are read-only
The iPhone’s application structure
Copy the database to the Documents directory

-- Migrating and Optimizing with Core Data
Object model
Data migration
Version your data model
Core Data
Multitasking
Predicates for filtering data
NSFetchRequest
Core Data controller classes provide efficient results handling
Streamlining
Create the new FetchedResultsController getter method
Refresh the data

-- Camera, Map Kit, and Core Location
The camera...
Prompt the user with action sheets
Core Location
Add a new framework
Map Kit with iOS
Fully implement the annotation protocol

-- iPad UI
iOS HIG user experience guidelines
Iterate your interface
Split View Controller
Unifying
HTML, CSS, and Objective-C
Using UIWebView

jQuery - 1-day class, $495 per student. Textbook included.

Description

jQuery is hot technology and an essential skill for front-end programmers. Learn to use the power of jQuery to build rich, elegant web UI's using one of the simplest and most popular cross-browser JavaScript libraries available. In this one-day class students will learn an overview of the jQuery JavaScript library, and be able to complete essential tasks using jQuery.

Course length
One day

Prerequisites
To gain the most from the class, you should already have:

Comfort with basic JavaScript, HTMl, and CSS
Familiarity with XML, and basic server-side programming (e.g. PHP, Java, Perl, Python) is recommended but not required.

Course Outline
Introducing jQuery
Power in the economy of code
Unobtrusive JavaScript
jQuery fundamentals

Bringing pages to life with jQuery
Selecting elements for manipulation
Working with element properties and attributes
Changing element styling
Setting element content
Dealing with form element values

Events are where it happens!
Understanding the browser event models
The jQuery Event Model

Energizing pages with animations and effects
Showing and hiding elements
Animating the display state of elements
Creating custom animations

Talk to the server with Ajax
Brushing up on Ajax
Loading content into elements
Making GET and POST requests

Introducing jQuery UI: themes, effects and widgets
Configuring and downloading the UI library
jQuery themes and styling
jQuery UI Effects
Widgets:
Buttons and buttonsets
Sliders
Progress bars
Autocompleters
Date pickers
Tabs
Accordions
Dialog boxes

Photoshop CS4/CS5 Onsite

3-Day Comprehensive Class, Onsite delivery only: $1284 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

2-Day Advanced Class, Onsite delivery only: $856 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

5-Day Master Class, Onsite delivery only: $2145 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

This training is designed for companies seeking to deliver a broad level of training to their students from beginner to advanced. Taught by Steve Weinrebe, Adobe Certified Instructor, and Author (Adobe Photoshop & the Art of Photography, Cengage-Learning), you will receive not only an in-depth training in Photoshop, but also valuable work-flow tips and tricks. Courseware is provided, and a certificate is given to each student on completion.

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your 3-day Photoshop Comprehensive Training. Topics include the following:

- Become familiar with the Photoshop user interface (e.g., menus, panels, ruler and guides, screen modes, Preferences)
- Understand pixels and color in Photoshop, and image size vs. resolution
- Explore Tools and related options and menus
- Understand Selections, and learn Masking fundamentals
- Use Channels, and Layers, and establish a non-destructive workflow
- Work with type layers and layer styles and effects
- Master Tonal correction including Levels and Curves, and the Histogram
- Understand color corrections, working with color adjustment layers including Hue/Saturation, Black-and-White, and Selective Color.
- Work with Layer Masks, Smart Objects, and Smart Filters including Sharpening techniques
- Use Clipping Masks, as well as Layer Masks, to create image and type effects, and composite images
- Work with Histories and Snapshots, and master retouching techniques
- Customize and Automate the Photoshop workflow, including working with Actions
- Use Transforms and Vanishing Point to alter images
- Learn best practices for print and/or web output, including file types, color modes and color profiles

Photoshop CS4/CS5 5-day Master class also includes one of the following Advanced subjects.

"Photoshop Advanced for Photographers" 2-Days Onsite. Topics include the following:

- Advanced Camera Raw techniques and workflow
- The Print Dialog and best printing workflow
- Advanced Masking techniques
- Advanced Layer techniques
- Advanced blending mode techniques
- Advanced Channel and Layer Masks techniques
- Organizing, aligning, and grouping layers
- HDR Imagery
- HDR techniques with Camera Raw
- Blending exposures and versions
- Advanced Dodging and Burning techniques using layers, layer masks, and blending modes
- Advanced Retouching techniques
- Advanced Sharpening techniques
- Advanced Color Correction
- Versions with Layer Comps
- Color management for photography
- Smart Objects, Smart Object Masks, and Smart Filters
- Advanced Input and Output including inkjet printing
- Bridge Output Module

"Photoshop Advanced for Web" 2-Days Onsite. Topics include the following:

- "Save for Web and Devices" and Device Central
- Advanced Masking techniques
- Advanced Layer techniques
- Advanced blending mode techniques
- Advanced Channel and Layer Masks techniques
- Organizing, aligning, and grouping layers
- Advanced Retouching techniques
- Advanced Color Correction
- Versions with Layer Comps
- Color management for web output
- Smart Objects, Smart Object Masks, and Smart Filters
- Bridge Output Module
- sRGB color workflow
- Type anti-aliasing techniques
- Transforms and sharpening for web
- Matte colors and transparency
- GIF files, animated GIF, Rollover Buttons
- Aligning and Distributing objects

"Photoshop Advanced for CMYK Offset Print" 2-Days Onsite. Topics include the following:

- Color management for print output
- CMYK Print Workflow
- Soft Proofing
- Preview in and out of gamut colors
- Working with Spot Colors
- Advanced Masking techniques
- Advanced Layer techniques
- Advanced blending mode techniques
- Advanced Channel and Layer Masks techniques
- Organizing, aligning, and grouping layers
- Advanced Retouching techniques
- Advanced Color Correction
- Versions with Layer Comps
- Smart Objects, Smart Object Masks, and Smart Filters
- Bridge Output Module
- CMYK color workflow
- Type anti-aliasing techniques

"Photoshop Advanced for Video" (using Photoshop CS4/CS5 Extended version) 2-Days Onsite. Topics include the following:

- Inputting and Outputting video in Photoshop Extended
- Video Actions
- Video Filters
- Video Edits in Photoshop Extended version
- Keyframes for animating
- Animating Text
- Animating Effects
- Animating Objects
- Animating 3D Objects
- Alpha Channels
- Importing to Video
- Exporting to Video
- Advanced Masking techniques
- Advanced Layer techniques
- Advanced blending mode techniques
- Advanced Channel and Layer Masks techniques
- Organizing, aligning, and grouping layers
- Advanced Retouching techniques
- Advanced Color Correction
- Smart Objects, Smart Object Masks, and Smart Filters

Illustrator CS4/CS5 Onsite

3-Day Comprehensive Class, Onsite delivery only: $1284 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

2-Day Advanced Class, Onsite delivery only: $856 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

5-Day Master Class, Onsite delivery only: $2145 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

This training is designed for companies seeking to deliver a broad level of training to their students from beginner to advanced. Taught by one of Imaging R & R's Adobe Certified Instructors, you will receive not only an in-depth training in Adobe Illustrator, but also valuable work-flow tips and tricks. Courseware is provided, and a certificate is given to each student on completion.

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your 3-day Illustrator Comprehensive Training. Topics include the following:

- Understand Postscript (the language of desktop publishing)
- Become familiar with the Illustrator interface
- Learn how to lay out and save documents
- Create shapes and objects
- Transform shapes and objects with color, transparency, effects
- Work with type
- Create and working with layers
- Master how to manage color (an overview)
- Learn how to Import and Export files
- Understand preparing for output and printing
- Become familiar with Live Trace, Live Paint, and Live Color

Illustrator CS4/CS5 5-day Master class includes the 3-day Comprehensive class and the following 2-day Advanced class.

Illustrator Advanced: 2-Days Onsite. Topics include the following: (Course outline subject to change depending on student needs):

Sampling type
Changing the character size
Reshaping text with an envelope
Creating columns of type
Changing character attributes of placed text
Changing paragraph attributes
Saving and Using Styles
Wrapping type around a graphic
Typing along a path
Creating type outlines
Creating type masks
Saving your file for electronic distribution
Blending Shapes and Colors

Creating a gradient fill
Adjusting the direction of the gradient blend
Adding colors to a gradient
Creating smooth-color blends
Blending intermediate steps
Modifying the blend
Combining blends with gradients
Working with Symbols

Creating a symbol
Using the Symbolism tools
Editing symbols
Updating a symbol
Using the Symbols palette as a database
Mapping a symbol to 3D artwork
Working with Brushes and Scribbles

Applying brushes to paths
Using Art brushes
Using Scatter brushes
Applying a scatter brush to paths
Changing the color attributes of brushes
Using a fill color with brushes
Using Calligraphic brushes
Using Pattern brushes
Creating brushes
Applying the Scribble effect
Using a brush library
Creating Airbrush Effects

Setting Smart Guides preferences
Painting with the Mesh tool
Applying colors to the mesh
Highlighting a mesh object
Editing mesh points
Reflecting mesh objects
Modifying mesh lines
Warping a mesh
Applying transparency to a mesh
Using the 3D Effect

Creating a banner logo with the Warp effect
Using Brushes for decoration
Turning the artwork into symbols
Creating the 3D cylinder
Using the 3D Extrude effect
Using the 3D Rotate effect
Printing Artwork and Producing Color Separations

Printing: An overview
About printing devices
About color
Color management
Printing black-and-white proofs
Soft-proofing colors
Using the Document Info command
Creating color separations
Working with two-color illustrations
Creating a trap
Overprinting objects
Combining Illustrator Graphics and Photoshop Images

Combining artwork
Vector versus bitmap graphics
Placing an Adobe Photoshop file
Duplicating a placed image
Adjusting color in a placed image
Masking an image
Sampling colors in placed images
Replacing a placed image
Exporting a layered file to Photoshop
Creating a Web Publication

About Web format and compression options
Slicing artwork for Web pages
Exporting flat-color artwork
Exporting continuous-tone and gradient artwork
Linking slices to URLs
Saving your Web page as an HTML file with images

InDesign CS4/CS5 Onsite

3-Day Comprehensive Class, Onsite delivery only: $1284 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

2-Day Advanced Class, Onsite delivery only: $856 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

5-Day Master Class, Onsite delivery only: $2145 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

This training is designed for companies seeking to deliver a broad level of training to their students from beginner to advanced. Taught by one of Imaging R & R's Adobe Certified Instructors, you will receive not only an in-depth training in Adobe InDesign, but also valuable work-flow tips and tricks. Courseware is provided, and a certificate is given to each student on completion.

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your 3-day InDesign Comprehensive Training. Topics include the following:

- Become familiar with the InDesign Interface
- Learn how to set up documents
- Master working with text
- Undertand drawing, arranging, and transforming objects
- Master working with color in InDesign
- Master working with transparency and Effects
- Learn how to Import and Export files
- Understand preparing for output and printing

InDesign CS4/CS5 5-day Master class includes the 3-day Comprehensive class and the following 2-day Advanced class.

InDesign Advanced: 2-Days Onsite. Topics include the following: (Course outline subject to change depending on student needs):

Managing Your Workspace
Organizing Your panels
Advanced Zooming and Navigation
Advanced View Options
Dragging Items Between Documents
Third-Party plug-ins
Master Page Tips and Tricks
Using Facing Pages
Using Libraries
Advanced Style Sheet Tips
Managing Long Documents
Indexing
Table of Contents
Text Gradients
Hyphenation and Justifi cation
Tracking and Kerning
Mastering the Pen Tool
Pen Tool Shortcuts
Compound Paths

Creating Type Outlines
Text Wrap Options
Using Transparency

Importing and Exporting
Adding Excel or Word Tables
Import Text Options
Import Graphic Options
PDF Styles
Export Options
Long Documents
Adding Indexes
Using Table of Contents
Numbering & Section Options

The XML Factor
What is XML?
Adding Structure with XML
Exporting to XML
Mapping Styles to Tags
Tips for Working with XML
Libraries for Efficient XML Production

Color
Using the Eyedropper to Create
New Swatches
Spot or Process?

Using Printer Styles
Color Separations
Understanding the Print Menu
The Transparency Flattener
Prefl ight and Package

Scripting
Using the Script palette
Editing the Scripting Label

Flash CS4/CS5 Onsite

3-Day Comprehensive Class, Onsite delivery only: $1284 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

2-Day Advanced Class, Incl. intro ActionScript 3, Onsite delivery only: $856 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

5-Day Master Class, Onsite delivery only: $2145 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

3-Day ActionScript 3 Class, Onsite delivery only: $5,000 (up to 3 students, $300 ea. additional student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing).

This training is designed for companies seeking to deliver a broad level of training to their students from beginner to advanced. Taught by one of Imaging R & R's Adobe Certified Instructors, you will receive not only an in-depth training in Adobe Flash, but also valuable work-flow tips and tricks. Courseware is provided, and a certificate is given to each student on completion.

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your 3-day Flash Comprehensive Training. Topics include the following:

Getting To Know the Work Area
Working with the Library Panel
Understanding the Timeline
Organizing Layers in a Timeline
Using the Property Inspector
Using the Tools Panel
Undoing Steps in Flash
Previewing your Movie
Publishing your Movie
Resources for Using Flash
Checking for Updates

Working with Graphics
Understanding Strokes and Fills
Creating Rectangles
Using a Gradient Fill
Making Selections
Drawing Ovals
Making Patterns
Creating Curves
Creating Transparencies
Creating and Editing Text

Creating and Editing Symbols
Importing Illustrator Files
About Symbols
Creating Symbols
Importing Photoshop Files
Editing and Managing Symbols
Changing Size and Position of
Symbol Instances
Changing the Color Eff ect
Understanding Blend Eff ects
Applying Filters for Special Eff ects
Positioning in 3D Space

Adding Animation
Understanding the Project File
Animating Position
Changing the Pacing and Timing
Animating Transparency
Animating Filters
Animating Transformations
Changing the Path of Motion
Swapping Tween Targets
Creating Nested Animations
Using the Motion Editor
Easing
Animating 3D Motion
Previewing the Animation

Articulated Motion and Morphing
Inverse Kinematics
Constraining Joints
Inverse Kinematics with Shapes
Armature Options
Morphing with Shape Tweens
Using Shape Hints

Creating Interactive Navigation
About Interactive Movies
Designing a Layout
Creating Buttons
Introduction to ActionScript 3.0
Adding a Stop Action
Creating Event Handlers for Buttons
Creating Destination Keyframes
Playing Animation at the Destination
Animated Buttons

Working with Sound and Video
Using Sounds in Flash
Understanding Flash Video
Using the Adobe Media Encoder
Encoding Options
Playback of External Video
Working with Video and Transparency
Embedding Flash Video

Using Components
The Components Panel
Adding a Text Component
Using Components for Interactivity

Loading and Controlling Flash Content
Loading External Content
Removing External Content
Controlling Movie Clips
Creating Masks

Publishing Flash Documents
Testing a Flash Document
Understanding the Bandwidth Profi ler
Adding Metadata
Publishing a Movie for the Web
Alternative Publishing Options

Flash CS4/CS5 5-day Master class includes the 3-day Comprehensive class and the following 2-day Advanced class. Includes ActionScript.

Flash Advanced: 2-Days Onsite. Topics include the following: (Course outline subject to change depending on student needs):

Design Styles
Drawing with basic shapes
The brush tool
Mixing colors
Using gradients
Adding texture
The pen tool
Trace bitmap
Cell style shading
Realism with gradients

Transformation and Distortion
Distorting bitmaps
The Envelope tool
Warping
Card fl ip
Squash and stretch

Masking
Rotating globe
Flag waving
Iris transition
Handwriting
Spotlight
Focus

Motion tips & tricks
Basic shadow
Drop shadow
Perspective shadow
Blur filter
Flying text
Combining eff ects
Blur fi lter
Selective blurring
Background blurring

Character animation
2.5D basics
2.5D advanced
2.5D monkey
Lip syncing (swap method)
Lip syncing (nested method)
To sync or not to sync
Bitmap animation
PSD Importer
Motion guides
Hinging body parts
Closing the gaps
Walk cycle (basic)
Walk cycle (advanced)
Anticipation
Interlude:How did I get here?

Flash to video
Document setup
Title and action safety
Safe colors
Keeping it all in sync
Quicktime Exporter
SWF2Video
Interlude: Graphics tablets

Animation examples
Bouncing ball 9squash and stretch
Wavy line
Orbit, Scroll, and Vertigo
Rvad, Page Turn, and Smoke
Fire, Rain, and Fireworks
Star Wars Text
Scrolling background
Soft reveal
TV static
Superbusy text eff ect
3D column
Filter eff ects

Working with sound
Recording sounds
Sound eff ect resources
Preparing sounds
Sound events
Editing sound in Flash
Controlling sound with actionScript
Sounds and scenes

FLV Video
Preparing FLV fi les
Importing into Flash
Media Component
Rotoscoping
Image sequence

Interactivity
Buttons
Pause/start
Looping timelines
Jumping to frames
Loading external content

Flashlite
Flashlite player
Flashlite screensaver
Flashlite wallpaper

Extending Flash
JSFL introduction
Autocolor
Animslider Pro
iK' Motion
Flash Camera

Dreamweaver CS4/CS5 Onsite

3-Day Comprehensive Class, Onsite delivery only: $1284 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

2-Day Advanced Class, Onsite delivery only: $856 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

5-Day Master Class, Onsite delivery only: $2145 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

This training is designed for companies seeking to deliver a broad level of training to their students from beginner to advanced. Taught by one of Imaging R & R's Adobe Certified Instructors, you will receive not only an in-depth training in Adobe Dreamweaver, but also valuable work-flow tips and tricks. Courseware is provided, and a certificate is given to each student on completion.

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your 3-day Dreamweaver Comprehensive Training. Topics include the following:

Description
Adobe Dreamweaver Website Development is a 3 day course that provides
web designers with the knowledge and hands-on practice they need to
build and manage professional web sites using industry standard for
professional web development and design. This class introduces the
student to the fundamentals of Dreamweaver with an emphasis on best
practices and current web standards.

Dreamweaver Interface Basics
Getting started with web design and layout
Working with text and images
Creating links and anchors
Designing for devices with CS4/CS5
Building Successful Site Navigation
Building forms in Dreamweaver
Fireworks CS4/CS5 integration
Accessibility and Standards
Site maintenance

Terms Defined

    • HTML vs XHTM
    • What is CSS
  • Navigation
    • Tour of Windows & Panels
    • Preferences
    • Site Control
    • Root folder
    • Defining a site
    • Relative and Absolute Links
    • File and Folder Management
    • Path Structure
    • Using File Browser
    • Creating a Site Map
    • Creating a Site from Nothing
  • Basics
    • Defining a Site
    • Creating a document
    • Inserting Images
    • Inserting Text
    • Centering items on page
    • Page Properties
    • Creating Links
    • Anchors
    • Aligning Text
  • Creating Layouts & Layers
    • Tracing Image
    • Layers
    • CSS (cascading stylesheets)
    • Manage Sites
    • Create page using layers
    • Add text
    • Add images
    • Add links
  • CSS
    • Levels of CSS
    • Types of CSS
    • CSS preferences
    • Creating CSS
    • Tag
    • Element/Classes
    • Using CSS Relevant Panel
  • Rollovers
    • Simple Rollovers
    • Pointer Rollover
    • CSS
    • Multiple Event Rollovers
    • Navigation Bar Rollover
  • XHTML extras
    • Code Validator
    • Code Snippet
    • Cleaning up XHTML
  • Libraries
    • Creating a Library Item
    • Editing Library Item
  • Templates
    • Templates in Action
    • Creating New Template
    • Modifying Template
  • Forms
    • The Forms Panel
    • Form Objects
    • Laying out a form with table

Dreamweaver CS4/CS5 5-day Master class includes the 3-day Comprehensive class and the following 2-day Advanced class.

Dreamweaver Advanced: 2-Days Onsite. Topics include the following: (Course outline subject to change depending on student needs):

Using CSS for Page Layout
Absolute Positioned Div Tags (Layers)
Borders, Margins & Padding
Nested CSS Selectors for Targeted Formatting
Custom Link Styles & Hover Styles
Float Images and Adjust Spacing with Margins
Create 2 Columns with CSS Floats
(Using Relative Positioned Divs)
Clearing Floats
Fixing an IE bug

Sharing Styles Across Pages
Fixing Internet Explorer Bugs
Internet Explorer Conditional Comments
Spry Effects: Appear/Fade & Blinds
CSS Rollovers (No JavaScript)
Using a Background Image on Text Links
Opacity Rollovers (Use Just One Image)

Use CSS to Replace Text with Images
Search Engine Friendly Images!
CSS Media Types:
Print versus Screen Media
Make a Print Version of a Page using CSS
Rounded Corners

Custom Borders:
Glows and Drop Shadows
Work on Any Size Element
Create a Centered 2 Column Layout
using CSS and Div Tags
Rounded Corner Footers
Use Absolute Positioned Divs Inside
Relative Positioned Divs

Use CSS to Turn Lists into Navbars:
Why Use Lists? (Search Engine Friendly)
Removing Default Formatting (like Bullets)
Horizontal or Vertical
CSS Sprites for Rollovers:
Load Faster than JavaScript
Changing Position of Background Images
Server-Side Includes (SSI):
Edit One File to Update Content Sitewide
Create a Centered Layout with Divs

Turn Lists into Columns of Content:
Float List Items to Make Columns
Put Hover Highlights on Sections of a Page
Centered 3 Column CSS Div-based Layout:
Relative Positioned Divs
Float Divs into Position
Make Transparent PNGs work in IE 6
(They don't work without help.)
Lists with Image Bullets:
How to Precisely Align Image Bullets

Train-the-Instructor Onsite

3-Day Comprehensive Class, Onsite delivery only: $1284 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

2-Day Advanced Class, Onsite delivery only: $856 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

5-Day Master Class, Onsite delivery only: $2145 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

This training is designed for companies seeking to deliver a broad level of Adobe and/or Digital Imaging training to their students from beginner to advanced in order to develop a systematic approach to implementing instruction within an organization. Taught by a Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+), and based on the standards set forth by the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction (IBSTPI), you will receive an in-depth training in the core skills that instructors need to deliver training to adult students, in-person or in a virtual environment, as well as the instructor competencies that can help lead to instructor certifications. Courseware is provided, and a certificate is given to each student on completion.

Here is an outline of what you can expect to learn in your 3-day Train-the-Instructor class. Topics include the following:

- Analyzing course materials and Learner Information
- Preparation of the Instructional Site
- Establish and Maintain Instructor Credibility
- Managing the learning environment
- Effective communication skills
- Effective presentation skills
- Effective questioning skills and techniques
- Responding appropriately to learners' needs for clarification and feedback
- Provide positive reinforcement and motivational incentives
- Use instructional methods appropriately
- Use media effectively
- Evaluate learner performance
- Evaluate delivery of instruction
- Reporting evaluation information
- Interactive workshops

Train-the-Instructor CS4/CS5 5-day Master class includes the 3-day Comprehensive class and the following 2-day Advanced class.

Train-the-Instructor Advanced: 2-Days Onsite. Topics include the following: (Course outline subject to change depending on student needs):

- Adult learning theory
- Developing support tools
- Interactive instructional workshops
- Peer evaluation
- Dealing with performance anxiety
- Group dynamics
- Providing a rationale for technique and actions
- Self-monitoring, judging the effectiveness of performance
- Interactive workshops

Captivate 4 On-Site Training

2-Day Comprehensive Class, Onsite delivery only: $856 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

3-Day Advanced Class, Onsite delivery only: $1284 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

5-Day Master Class, Onsite delivery only: $2145 per student up to 6 students. Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing.

Description

This course is for beginning to intermediate Captivate users who would like to create software demonstrations and interactive simulations. Captivate appeals to a wide variety of audiences, typically grouped in training and education, sales and marketing, or technical support and documentation.

Course length
Two days

Prerequisites: Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using
a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make
every reasonable eff ort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class
lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend
working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.

Related Courses: We recommend the following courses that relate to this class: Dreamweaver CS4/CS5, Flash CS4/CS5.
Please take a look at our other course outlines at our web site,http://www.ImagingRandR.com.

COURSE CONTENT
(NOTE - Content subject to vary depending on the instructor and the class makeup.

- eLearning and Captivate
- Education Through Pictures
- Planning eLearning Projects
- The Development Process
- The Captivate 4 Interface
- Set General Preferences
- Explore a Project
- Explore Project Views
- Navigate a Project
- Preview a Project
- Zoom Closer to a Slide
- View the Timeline and Library

Recording Demonstrations and
Assessments
- Rehearse a Script
- Set Recording Preferences and Keys
- Record a Demonstration
- Record an Assessment Simulation
- Record a Training Simulation
- Record a Custom Assessment Simulation

FMRs, Panning and Image
Slideshows
- Create an FMR
- Record a Lesson With Panning
- Create an Image Slideshow

Text Captions & the Timeline
- Duplicate a Slide and Hide the Mouse
- Insert, Resize and Move Text Captions
- Change Text Caption Properties
- Change an Object's Slide Position and
Size
- View the Timeline
- Change a Slide's Display Time
- Change Timeline View Settings
- Setting Object Display Times
- Show/Hide Timeline Objects
- Use Options to Control Object Timing
- Set Mouse Properties
- Check Spelling
- Align Slide Objects

Images and Drawing Objects
- Insert and Delete Slides
- Insert an Image
- Set Image Size and Slide Position
- Use the Library
- Manage Unused Project Assets
- Control Transparency
- Create an Image Watermark
- Set Image Timing Options and Transition
- Effects
- Work With Image Stacks
- Add a Visual Mouse Click and Click
Sound
- Insert a Drawing Object

Pointers, Buttons and Highlight
Boxes
- Change the Pointer Path
- Change the Pointer Type
- Edit Slide and Object Display Times
- Insert a Text Button
- Set a Button's Options
- Insert an Image Button
- Insert and Format a Highlight Box

Rollovers and Zoom Areas
- Insert a Rollover Caption
- Set Rollover Area Properties
- Insert a Rollover Image
- Insert a Zoom Area
- Insert a Rollover Slidelet
- Set Rollover Slidelet Properties
- Format and Position a Slidelet
- Insert a Caption Into a Slidelet
- Insert an Image Into a Slidelet

Slide Labels, Notes and Audio
- Change Slide Background Quality
- Add a Slide Label
- Add a Slide Note
- Add Sound to a Slide Object
- Add Background Audio
- Calibrate a Microphone
- Record Audio
- Import Slide Audio
- Edit an Audio File
- Insert Silence
- Convert Slide Notes to Speech

Animation and Flash Video
- Change a Project's Frame Rate
- Add Animation to a Slide
- Change an Animation's Slide Position
- Insert Text Animation
- Add Flash Video

Converting Demonstrations Into
Simulations
- Hide the Mouse
- Replace Phrases
- Insert a Click Box
- Set Click Box Options
- Change a Slide's Display Time
- Set a Text Caption Transition
- Insert a Text Entry Box

Introduction to Question Slides
- Set Quiz Preferences
- Insert a Question Slide
- Add an Image to a Question Slide
- Reuse a Slide Background
- Format the Question Title
- Use the Slide Grid
- Format the Progress Indicator

Publishing
- Link to a Web Site
- Apply a Skin
- Edit and Save a Skin
- Delete a Skin
- Add a Loading Screen
- Set Project Information
- Create a TOC
- Publish a Flash (SWF)
- Publish Word Handouts
- Export Captions
- Perform a Round Trip

Captivate 4 Beyond the Essentials (Advanced) - 3 Day Class

Description

This course is for advanced Captivate users who would like to create software demonstrations and interactive simulations. Captivate appeals to a wide variety of audiences, typically grouped in training and education, sales and marketing, or technical support and documentation.

Picking up where Captivate 4 (Comprehensive introduction) left off, you will quickly learn Captivate's higher-end functionality while improving your production skills via project templates, design templates, advanced actions and scripts. You will learn to collaborate with team members via Captivates' powerful commenting features. You'll enhance your users experience via variables that will make it seem like each eLearning lesson you produce has been customized for and is talking directly to your customer.

Course length
Three days (Note: Onsite Captivate classes usually entail a certain degree of customization and the 3rd day may be spent addressing customer goals.)

Prerequisites: Captivate 4 (Intro), or equivalent. Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using
a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make
every reasonable eff ort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class
lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend
working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.

Related Courses: We recommend the following courses that relate to this class: Captivate 4 Intro, Dreamweaver CS4/CS5, Flash CS4/CS5.
Please take a look at our other course outlines at our web site,http://www.ImagingRandR.com.

COURSE CONTENT
(NOTE - Content subject to vary depending on the instructor and the class makeup.

- Reviewing the Essentials

- Set General Preferences
- Rehearse a Script
- Set Recording Preferences and Keys
- Record a Custom Simulation
- Edit a Text Capture Template
- Module 2: Importing and Branching

- Import a PowerPoint Presentation
- Edit a PowerPoint Presentation
- Resize a Project
- Import Project Slides and Objects
- Label a Slide
- Use Buttons to Create a Branch
- Explore the Branching Tab
- Create a Slide Group
- Aggregate Published SWFs
- Module 3: Question Pools

- Insert a Question Slide
- Create and Rename Question Pools
- Add Questions to Question Pools
- Insert Random Question Slides
- Module 4: Accessible Projects

- Set Document Information
- Enable Accessibility
- Add Accessibility Text to Slides
- Import Audio
- Add Shortcut Keys
- Add Closed Captions
- Module 5: Commenting, Image Editing and PhotoShop Layers

- Send a Project for Review
- Create a Background Mask
- Edit a Slide Background
- Delete a Slide Background
- Import a PhotoShop File
- Work with PhotoShop Layers
- Module 6: Variables, Widgets and Buttons

- Add Document Information
- Insert a System Variable
- Edit a System Variable
- Create a User Variable
- Use a Variable to Gather Data
- Insert a Question Widget
- Insert a Certificate Widget
- Create Custom Buttons
- Module 7: Project and Design Templates

- Create a Project Template
- Create a Project From a Template
- Record Additional Slides
- Delete Unused Objects
- Create a Mask
- Add a Text Animation Placeholder
- Create a Design Template
- Format Design Template Objects
- Apply a Design Template to a Project
- Module 8: Advanced Actions

- Control Object Visibility
- Name Items
- Attach Multiple Actions to Objects
- Create Variables
- Add Text Entry Boxes
- Create a Script
- Attach a Script to a Slide
- Test and Edit a Script
- Module 9: Learning Management Systems

- Set Quiz Reporting Options
- Create a Manifest File
- Report a Button Interaction
- Adjust Slide Object Interaction
- Publish a Content Package
- Create an Inquisiq LMS Account
- Create an LMS Lesson
- Create an LMS Course
- Create an LMS Curriculum
- Test an eLearning Course

Advanced Digital Photography: for Corporations, Government, Law Enforcement, and Military

3-Day Master Class, Onsite delivery only: $1284 per student up to 6 students. (50% surcharge for one-on-one.) Beyond 6 students contact us for pricing. (3-student minimum enrollment for non-government customers. Government customers please see our GSA Schedule).

Prerequisites: Students must have a digital camera with manual adjustments, and some experience taking pictures. Students should be somewhat familiar with Adobe Photoshop's tools and features, or have taken the Photoshop Intro class. Knowledge of shutter speed and f:stop would be helpful but are not required as we will be discussing those issues at length during the course.

Course intent: This class is designed for students that have to produce the highest quality photographs possible with their equipment, and while having some limited experience want to be able to achieve excellent photographs for assignments, documentation, print, or web. During the class the fundamentals of photography will be reviewed with emphasis on digital workflow, including post-production in Photoshop. Camera skills and computer post-production will be discussed.

Course description: This 3-day course provides a solid foundation in photography and the role both the camera and Photoshop plays in workflow - for print or web. The class is customized to your workgroup's needs and photographic tasks. Mixed needs are typical and can be handled within the structure of the 3 days. Curriculum concentrates on: Day 1 - Camera operation and photographic principles including proper exposures using f-stops and shutter speed, and ISO, to control exposure, and focus, composition, lens and other camera operations and menu items, low light and daylight shooting, camera related techniques for product or people/portrait photography; Day 2 - Lighting including lighting for products, people, mixed lighting, outdoors, and any other scenario the students typically need to light; Day 3 - Input and Output including RAW processing using Photoshop (Camera Raw or Lightroom), metadata, compression, image size vs. resolution, labeling and sorting, file organization, retouching, color management, output to web or print. Wherever possible the course is customized to the students particular goals, and the curriculum will vary. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on work, students learn the tools to fulfill their photography needs, and advance their skills and careers. Students leave the master class with new found knowledge and a solid understanding of photography from camera to computer to print or web.

Topics Include the following, but are subject to change depending on customer needs:

For On-site Adobe classes and custom curriculum, please contact us.

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