Bay Area Video Coalition
San Francisco, California, United States
http://www.bavc.org/

Apple Color

This two-day hands-on course will familiarize students with Apple’s masterful new color grading and finishing software. Start with the basics of color balancing and correction, and move on to the fine points of secondary grading, including scene matching, using vignettes to isolate and track regions, creating advanced color effects and “looks,�skin tone adjustments, adjusting the composition a......
 

With After Effects, editors, producers and animators can create sophisticated motion graphics and composite layers of QuickTime movies and graphics files. After Effects provides the control and professional quality output previously reserved for commercial post-houses. This intensive two-day course focuses on After Effects’ interface and basic features. Students will: Composite ......
 

This seminar covers the more sophisticated features of Adobe After Effects, building on students’ basic knowledge of the interface and focusing on the powerful intra-frame and compositing abilities of the software. You will learn: Nesting, layer modes, parenting, null and adjustment layers Animation techniques for acceleration, variable speed effects Working in 3D Text ......
 

From framing and composition to lighting techniques, from location shoots to the studio, you’ll know all the ins and outs of acquiring the best images with your camera. Students are encouraged to bring their own cameras, or but they will also have an opportunity to work with professional digital SLR cameras/lenses in the course. This class covers: How to use your own camera’s function......
 

Skills covered: Anatomy of a point-and-shoot camera Mastering digital camera settings- how to use them, when, and why Introduction to a Digital SLR Camera Playback and erasing images Tools and Tips for taking Great Pictures Hands-on Photography excursion File Management- Download, organize, and save pictures with Bridge Introduction to Bridge, Lightroom and Aperture Photoshop Basics- resizing, ......
 

Modeling is the construction of geometric objects in a 3D scene. As a world-class 3D software package, Maya offers a full suite of modeling tools. In this course we examine the three primary modeling modalities of Maya: polygons, NURBS, and subdivision surfaces. Any organic or hard surface object can be built using a combination of these techniques. Image Planes simplify the task of modeling b......
 

This four-day intensive course covers fundamental topics of 3D graphics, the typical Maya workflow, and commonly used tools. Students will exit the class with foundation skills in modeling, animation, and rendering. Topics include: Maya interface and keyboard shortcuts Key phases of 3D graphic production Coordinate systems The node-based nature of Maya Project setup and file man......
 

3D computer graphics have revolutionized the arts and sciences related to image creation and manipulation. The availability of 3D tools has opened many opportunities for business, research, entertainment, and creative expression. This course surveys the myriad applications of 3D graphics in fields as diverse as game design, filmmaking, scientific visualization, architecture, and fine art, wi......
 

This course is an introduction to the study of graphic design as a communication tool on an intensive, professional level. Graphic designers use a variety of print, electronic, and digital media to create designs that meet their clients’ needs. Using software tools such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, graphic designers develop the overall layout and design of magazines, news......
 

This class will deal with digital imaging fundamentals. Students will work with Adobe Photoshop to become familiar with its basic interface and will learn about the tools used to manipulate and edit digitized images. Students will also learn how to digitize images through scanning and how to target images for print and for the Internet. Topics include: Image manipulation tools and techni......
 

Masks, layer styles, and adjustment layers will be used for image correction and manipulation. Targeting images for specific media will be dealt with in more detail. Topics include: Photo retouching Layer styles Vector shape techniques Advanced tool use with brushes settings Advanced layer masking techniques Custom styles, swatches, brushes, and gradients File formats and saving in different fo......
 

As a part of this opportunity to learn more advanced techniques to produce professional results, students will learn practical production methods as well as ways to create artistic and creative effects. Topics will include: Advanced layers and vector mask techniques Advanced layers and channels techniques Creating custom vector shapes with the pen tool Advanced manipulation of vector shapes Wor......
 

Students will use their basic Adobe Photoshop skills to produce thoughtful, creative works and to understand Photoshop as a fine art tool. Special attention will be paid to: layout and design lighting and color theory Photo Touch-Up Color Manipulation Pattern Texture making for 3-D Design Painting Creating Images Custom Swatches & Brushes Tricks & Techniques for the Artist ......
 

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Adobe InDesign CS, Adobe’s premiere desktop publishing layout program. Learn the basic skills and tools to create multiple-page layouts. Get creative with text, artwork and layouts for books, magazines, newsletters or reports. Topics will include: InDesign CS Interface Tool Palette Transform, Swatches & Navigator Palettes Modi......
 

This class will cover more advanced tools and techniques of Adobe InDesign CS. Learn how to make your production work flow better and prepare files for print. Topics will include: Typography in InDesign Text Style Sheets Adding Color Tints and Gradients Layers Libraries Book mode Indexing Tables Collecting for Output Creating PDF files Print......
 

Learn one of the most popular applications for print, video, and the Web - Illustrator! This hands-on workshop explores the basic skills and tools involved with object-oriented illustration and text layouts. Topics will include: Working with vector shapes Text manipulation Painting tools and techniques Using filters with objects Brushes settings Swatches Creating gradients Mana......
 

This class will cover more advanced tools and techniques that increase productivity. Different output scenarios will be covered including print and web publishing fundamentals. Styles Creating vector shapes with the pen tool Symbols Prep for web Prep for print Web publication Prepress Blending shapes and colors Mesh gradients Tracing bitmaps Masking and wrapping techn......
 

This workshop is designed for those just getting started in Digital Audio. In this class, students will dive into the "waves of sound," learn the basics of sound physics, and how sound is digitized. You will get a hands-on demonstration of Pro Tools, and an introduction to other audio editing software platforms. In just eight hours, you will explore processing sound, adding effects......
 

The web has quickly become the most accessible and affordable way to distribute audio and to build an audience. Whether your audio content is music or radio, web distribution is crucial to your artistic livelihood. In this 8-hour intensive class, you will learn how to prepare your audio for the web and include it in a podcast. Topics include: Recording Mastering Encoding Serve......
 

This eight-hour workshop provides hands-on training in the basic techniques of recording sound for the camera. This class will review basic sound theory, practical tips, squashing noise, and troubleshooting. Students will set up interviews and use the most commonly used professional sound equipment in different environments. Topics covered: Mixing theory/gain structure Mic, line, and ......
 

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