On-Demand Webinars

Below you’ll find our complete lineup of all our on-demand webinars focused on filmmakers covering topics in film, video and the web.

	3D Matchmoving Techniques Presented by Ben Brownlee 3D matchmoving is all around us on television, commercials and in movies. In most instances you never know it’s there. Yet it allows a huge variety of different effects, from the subtle addition of 3D props, environmental effects through set extensions, architectural previz and up to hyper-visible in-scene motion graphics. This webinar will take a lightning overview of the process. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Adobe Premiere Pro CS 5.5 For FCP Editors Presented by Alex Udell This webinar is a side-by-side comparison of both Final Cut Pro 7 and Adobe Premiere Pro CS 5.5 and how various editorial techniques translate from Final Cut Pro to Premiere Pro. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Advanced 2D To 3D Conversion Tips And Techniques Presented by Sam Edwards This webinar will explain how to use camera tracking to measure the scene and recreate the true depth of the photographed material. We will also examine how to place geometry at the correct depth within the scene and we’ll demonstrate how to add animated characters at exactly the right depth. Using Autodesk Maya and Flare, we’ll explain what the FBX 2012 interchange format is and how to use it for interoperability between the two apps. Finally, we’ll demonstrate the use of camera based projection and show you how subtle nuances can really bring a shot to life. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Advanced Video Compression Techniques Presented by Larry Jordan In this session, we will look at advanced features in Compressor 4, then compare them to Telestream Episode Pro. We’ll compare droplets with watch folders, check out how to create WMV and FLV files, and examine the different controls each interface provides. If you need to compress lots of files, quickly, with great quality – or you just want to check out the latest compression techniques – this webinar is for you. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	After Effects With Expressions Presented by Ben Brownlee In this webinar, you’ll learn how to build expressions, from simple ones to larger, more complex ones. Working through a number of practical projects, you will see how with just a few of lines of code, you can create some great and unexpected results. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Aperture 3 for Final Cut Pro Users Presented by Rob Chinn This webinar will take a look at two different asset management solutions of Aperture 3 for Final Cut Pro users: pre-editing and post-production. Pre-editing management includes organizing your shots, adding valuable metadata, choosing good takes, and getting the clips to Final Cut Pro. Post-production management includes keeping track of all the various edits of a program you create, how they get used, and how to efficiently create different versions for various final viewing experiences. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Asset Management Inside Final Cut Pro Presented by Brent Altomare While Final Cut Pro is a fantastic storytelling tool, there are still some technical areas where it falls flat. One of the biggest challenges is managing your media, and controlling the huge amount of information necessary to edit efficiently. This webinar will highlight best practices for managing media and data both within and outside of the Final Cut Pro environment – including additional software to fill the gaps in FCP’s media workflow. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Audio Post Workflows For Video Editors Presented by Woody Woodhall The audio turnover process for video editors can sometimes be very complex. We will explore the various aspects involved in the audio post process such as how NLE’s like Avid and Final Cut Pro create OMF files and how audio files must be arranged and edited for final output. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Avid Media Composer 5 Bootcamp For Final Cut Pro Editors Presented by Kevin McAuliffe As much as Final Cut Pro has made head ways into the post production world, Avid’s Media Composer still dominates Hollywood (broadcast and film). Even if you work in Corporate America, you can still make yourself more marketable by understanding how to use both Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer. In this webinar presented by Kevin P. McAuliffe, you’ll learn the fundamental differences (from a Final Cut Pro editor’s point of view) between Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro, how to get organized, how to start editing in just 20 minutes and how to do titling and VFX. After attending this webinar, you should have a good grasp on Avid Media Composer and be able to sit down and start editing immediately. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Avid Media Composer 6 Advanced Editing Techniques Presented by Kevin McAuliffe Editors who have recently made the switch to Avid Media Composer may be up and running but have not been able to master the advanced techniques to not only push their work through to the next level, but also to make their lives easier. In this webinar, you will learn advanced Avid Media Composer techniques in four core areas including editing, titling, effects and media Management. By improving in these areas, you will be able to work faster and become more efficient as an Avid editor. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Avid Media Composer 6 Hands On Tour Presented by Michael Kammes In this webinar we’ll dive in to the new Avid Media Composer  6 NLE.  We’ll cover changes to it’s architecture, including how the 64 bit architecture affects your editing workflows. We’ll also work with the new and improved stereoscopic features, the open I/O plugin architecture, Avid’s new “Markeplace”, AMA, XML improvements and of course the new UI. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Branding Your Post House Presented by Philip Hodgetts Your brand defines you post production business and the stories you tell define your brand. This webinar will help you understand how to establish and create you brand by better knowing what business you are in, because it’s probably not the one you think it is. Having established the brand we’ll learn how to build an internet presence by understanding how marketing, PR and social conversations have changed the business promotion landscape. The webinar will conclude with the top tips on maximizing your business’ visibility on the Internet. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Broadcast News Editing Tips and Techniques Presented by Gary Buzel This webinar will introduce you to TV news terminology and the editing techniques used in the ENG (Electronic News Gathering) world of the newsroom. We will also be demystifying many of the news editing and shooting secrets. In addition, you will learn how to edit news stories called packages, including voice-overs, and sound bites used during a newscast. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Building The Edit Room: Mac Edition Presented by Ned Soltz In this webinar we will discuss specific hardware and to some degree software options to build a system for Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer and Adobe CS5. While storage options are common to all three platforms, we will be “building” a system specific to the unique demands and feature sets of each. You’ll learn the good, the bad and the ugly of building your perfect edit room. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Cinema 4D to After Effects CS 5.5 Pipeline Presented by Ricardo Silva In this webinar you will learn several tips and techniques when using Cinema 4D and Adobe After Effects for your 3D compositing projects. We’ll cover solution to problems that may arise when working with complex scenes and how to foresee (and avoid) last minute changes. We’ll also show you techniques to exchange camera information and have a close look at compositing problems between C4D and AE. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Cinematic Documentary Storytelling Presented by Michael Jorgensen Whether you’re a veteran documentary filmmaker or just getting started, the most important muscle you’ll continue to develop throughout your career are your Storytelling skills. In this webinar you’ll learn fast and efficient tools that will improve your skills and elevate the quality of your films both editorially and visually. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Color Correcting Inside Final Cut Pro 7 Presented by Ben Brownlee In this webinar you will learn how to set up your Final Cut Pro interface for efficient color correcting. You will learn a variety of video filters and effects and we’ll identify which are the key ones and which ones you should stay away from. We will cover how to use the built in video scopes to maximize the potential of your video, color match a series of clips and stay within video safe levels. We will also explore some more unusual techniques for quickly solving problems with exposure and to give your video a high-class look. All of this without 3rd party tools or plug-ins. All of it inside your Final Cut Pro NLE! Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Color Correcting Inside Final Cut Pro X Presented by Ben Brownlee In this webinar you will learn how to set up your Final Cut Pro X interface for efficient color correcting. You will learn about the variety of video filters and effects available to you, identifying which ones are new in FCP X. We will cover how to use video scopes to maximize the potential of your video, how to color match a series of clips and the best way to stay within video safe levels. We will also explore some unusual techniques for quickly solving problems with exposure to give your video a high-class look. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Color Grading Advanced Techniques Presented by Kevin McAuliffe In this webinar we’ll walk you through some simple (and some more complex) color grading techniques inside Final Cut Pro X. Using the built in effects along with some great plug-ins from FxFactory, we’ll take ordinary footage, grade it and give it unique looks to wow your next client. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Color Grading Hollywood Style with Apple Color Presented by Ben Brownlee In this webinar you will see how VFX artist Ben Brownlee approaches a real-world structured color grading session. Learn how to dissect colors and palettes, so that you can get the look you’re after across an entire project. We will use the various rooms in Apple Color to work through the common stages of color correction and grading. See tricks that will help to focus the shot using Secondary color correction and help to tell the story you want using color. We will also be venturing into the ColorFX room, where there is a huge amount of untapped potential. During the process you will see two distinct grades, one suitable for primetime and a more stylized commercial look. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Compositing Made Easy In Your NLE Presented by Vik Narayan So you know your NLE like the back of your hand or at least you think you do until you want to create a cool network promo with styled graphics and cool effects. Now you’ve hit the proverbial brick wall in terms of what you NLE will let you do and you are not an motion graphics wizard! In this webinar, we will look at ways to tear down that wall and extend your NLE into a full-blown motion graphics & compositing engine using Boris Red. You’l learn to motion track, match move, vector paint, and create custom transitions – all in just 90 minutes. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Compressor 4 Workflows Presented by Larry Jordan Amidst all the noise of the Final Cut Pro X launch, Apple also released a new upgrade to Compressor – version 4. In this webinar, you’ll discover the new features and power skills you can use to make your video for the web look great! We’ll also look at the new distributed compression, which allows you to harness the power of multiple computers to speed compression. Finally, we’ll detail some great Compressor 4 workflows you can use today with FCP X, Motion 5 and FCP 7. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Controlling 3D Environments with Lights & Cameras Inside After Effects CS5.5 Presented by Ben Brownlee This webinar will demonstrate some advanced techniques to create a 3D scenes wholly within After Effects CS 5.5. We will explore how to shape the scene using the new, more realistic, lighting behavior in After Effects CS 5.5. We will also use the new camera controls and lens blur to give the scene punch and polish. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Covering Corporate Events ENG Style Presented by Trey Solberg This webinar will cover the most common aspects of creating on-site video segments for corporate events and awards shows. We’ll delve into the ins and outs of preproduction including shooting video interviews and testimonial segments for use in the show to on-site camera styles and techniques and finally what’s required in delivering the footage to the video staff for playback during the show. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	DaVinci Resolve On The Mac For Video Editors Presented by Barry Goch Using a project based approach, we will walk you through your first Resolve project from start to finish. We’ll take a TV Spot that was cut in Final Cut Pro 7, grade it in Resolve, then return to Final Cut Pro for titling and final delivery. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Digital File Based Acquisition Workflows with Avid Media Composer Presented by Scott Carrey Long gone are the simple days of “are you shooting Film or Video”. Today’s filmmaker is faced with a host of new and cost effective cameras, recording formats and mediums, with the majority of them working with some form of digital file based data. We’ll look at cameras and recording mediums such as P2 MXF with DVCProHD & AVC-Intra, XDCam & NXCam, HDSLR’s, and camera phones like the iPhone and FlipCam. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Digital Intermediate For File Based Productions Presented by Emery Wells Join us as we explore the ever-advancing role of Digital Intermediate in today’s era of digital productions. In this hands-on webinar, we will focus on the state of the art of file-based workflows from image acquisition, to editorial and VFX integration, to color grading and finishing. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	DSLR Filmmaking Audio Techniques Production and Post Presented by Juan Pons There is no question that video capable DSLR, or HD-DSLRs, revolutionized the world of Digital Filmmaking. However, shooting with them presents a new set of challenges, most importantly how to record high fidelity audio. In this webinar, Juan Pons, wildlife photographer, filmmaker and founder of The Digital Photo Experience, will explain the challenges and limitations of audio for DSLR filmmaking in production and post and show you how to overcome them to produce the best audio you can. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	DSLR Filmmaking Color Grading Workflows Presented by J. Ollie Lucks DSLRs like the Canon 7D have revolutionized the world of Digital Filmmaking. While more affordable and lighter than videocameras, DSLRs have a few drawbacks of their own. How do you shoot to maximise your color grading options in post? How do you deal with only having 8 bit color depth? What codec should you grade in and how do you convert to it? In this webinar we will show you what to look out for when shooting during production, including lighting tips, picture profiles tips, etc. We’ll also reveal an efficient post-production workflow in Final Cut Pro and Apple Color that enables you to deal with the shortcomings of the media and explore how to best export using Apple Compressor. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	DSLR Filmmaking Post Workflows Presented by Scott Simmons Nearly everyone in video (and many in film) production are being touched by the DSLR revolution. This revolution in image acquisition boils down to very affordable cameras and lenses shooting unbelievably gorgeous images. This accessibility isn’t without compromise as the cameras don’t offer many of the features that have been commonplace in professional video equipment for years. There’s also compromises in the post-production of DSLR acquired images as well. In this webinar we’ll look at exactly what those acquisition formats are and why you might want to edit your DSLR footage in a more post-production friendly format. The Canon cameras (5D, 7D, T2i) are by far the most popular DSLR cameras so we will focus mostly on their H.264 format but other cameras will be discussed briefly. Post-production software will deal mainly with Final Cut Studio but Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro will both be discussed as they can natively edit the Canon’s H.264 files. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	DSLR Filmmaking Production Reality Check Presented by Peter Cote In this webinar, along with showing you the good stuff of DSLRs, Peter Cote, host of “The DSLR Show”, will identify the limitations of DSLRs as a filmmaking tool and how to work around them to make your project look and feel like it was produced by Hollywood. You’ll learn about rolling shutter, shooting length limits, getting the best sound on set, lighting challenges, best lenses and accessories to use, plus much more. Before filming your next production with a DSLR, make sure you know and understand what you are getting into! Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	DSLR Filmmaking Stabilizing Techniques Production and Post Presented by Ben Balser DSLRs like the Canon 5D Mk II and 7D have revolutionized the world of digital filmmaking. However, there are some drawbacks to them including the dreaded CMOS rolling shutter issues (to name just one). Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Editing Bootcamp: Get Organized! Presented by Norman Hollyn This webinar, based in part on Norman Hollyn’s latest book “The Film Editing Room Handbook,” will show you that it’s not difficult to help yourself to get the maximum amount of artistic thinking time on any editing project. The key is to set up your editing interface and your project to the way that you work and the way that you need to work with others. You will be able to save time and energy, and avoid the embarrassment of hunting down that elusive piece of material, while your client is sitting behind you. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Editing Bootcamp: The Director’s Cut Presented by Misha Tenenbaum In this webinar you’ll learn how to keep the collaborative partnership between the director and editor smooth and cooperative. In addition, you’ll learn ways to diagnose and solve those story problems along with building an approach to dissecting a story, while maintaining a relaxing, cooperative environment. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Editing Bootcamp: The How and Why of a Cut Presented by Misha Tenenbaum In this webinar you’ll learn specific steps for picking the shots in a rough cut, what those shots mean, and how to improve the emotional impact of your cut. You’ll learn how to deal with multiple opinions in the cutting room, and how to best analyze a scene. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Enhancing Your Production with Music & SFX Presented by Norman Hollyn In this webinar you’ll use storytelling techniques to determine what sort of music and sound will work to create the emotions you want the audience to experience, and how to “spot” those music cues and effects to have the maximum (and correct) impact on your film viewers. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Fast Path To Blu-ray Presented by Bruce Nazarian In this webinar, Bruce Nazarian, a.k.a. “The Digital Guy”, will clear up many misconceptions about authoring Blu-ray including “I can’t do it on a Mac”, “It takes too long to encode”, and the best one of all “There’s no way I can afford it”. You’ll also learn how absolutely simple it is to make your own high-definition Blu-ray disc and even how to create them inexpensively using DVD-Recordable media and an ordinary DVD burner to get started! Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Fast Rotoscoping Techniques with Mocha Pro Presented by Ben Brownlee In this webinar, Ben Brownlee will be using Mocha Pro to show how to generate complex mattes and mask shapes, accurately and quickly. This is a practical session, combining technical skills with creative problem-solving. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	FCP X Road Blocks Presented by Oliver Peters This webinar will explore the missing elements that have caused FCP X to be considered less-than-ready for the daily tasks currently tackled by Final Cut Pro 7. In addition, we’ll look at whether some of these are merely temporary missing features that can be added later – or – whether the inherent design of the application prevents potential future updates that are adequate. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Final Cut Pro 7 Bootcamp For Avid Editors Presented by Stephen Kanter In this webinar you’ll learn various techniques that allow Avid Editors to utilize Final Cut Pro in a very Avid-like manner. You’ll learn how to bring focus to your timeline editing, perform real-time slip and slide edits, and rearrange the interface, the keyboard, the windows, and most importantly, your own perception, so that working in Final Cut Pro is as comfortable and familiar as working on the Avid. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Final Cut Pro Keyboard Shortcuts Presented by Dave Hurley This webinar focuses not only on which Final Cut Pro shortcuts are the most valuable and essential, but it will tie them together into organized, logical workflows. Once you become familiar with the basic shortcuts, you’ll see how the FCP interface has been designed to optimize keyboard editing. We’ll emphasize industry standard workflows from project organization to rough cut to fine cut to final cut and you’ll learn where and when to focus on the various editing steps like edit point trimming, application of effects, basic color correction and audio adjustments. By seeing the shortcuts in context, you will be more able to recall them and practice them in your own work. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Final Cut Pro X 10.0.3 Updates Presented by Larry Jordan In this session, Larry will show you the new professional features in FCP X 10.0.3, where they are located, how they work, and how they can make your life easier. Along the way, he’ll also show you how to convert your Final Cut Pro 7 projects to Final Cut Pro X. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Final Cut Pro X Hands On Tour Presented by Scott Simmons This webinar will be a ‘hands on tour’ of the new Final Cut Pro X application, covering some of the new features and giving you a complete overview of the new interface. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Final Cut Pro X Keyboard Shortcuts Presented by Dave Hurley In this webinar, we’ll focus not only on which shortcuts are the most valuable and essential for an efficient and fast edit session, but we’ll tie them together into organized, logical workflows. The secret to smooth editing in Final Cut Pro X with shortcuts is to have a plan. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Final Cut Pro X Multicam Editing Presented by Scott Simmons With the 10.0.3 update, Final Cut Pro X added a comprehensive tool for working with multicamera shoots. This new multicam capability presents a number of new tools for synchronizing different camera angles to create a Multicamera Clip, managing angles once they are synced and actually editing the multicamera shoot once all the housekeeping tasks of multicam are complete. It was a chance for Apple to rethink exactly how multicam worked in Final Cut Pro 7 and that’s exactly what they did. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Format Conversion For File-Based Workflows Presented by Andy Beach In this webinar, we will go over essential tools, techniques and operations that are needed to produce quality transcodes and how the latest technologies can simplify some of the frame mechanics issues that would normally cause transcodes to fail. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Fusion For After Effects Users Presented by Chandan Kumar In this webinar, we’ll focus on how After Effects users should start working in Fusion beginning with a comparison between both applications. We’ll walk you through various projects, from start to finish, showing you an After Effects technique and how it translates into Fusion. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Getting Ready For Final Cut Pro X Presented by Philip Hodgetts In this webinar, Philip Hodgetts will show you what’s new with Final Cur Pro X, what he doesn’t know and what he hopes FCP X will offer. He’ll also cover potential issues including the retraining of your staff, the “new timeline” and why it’s different then the standard timeline we are all used to. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Getting Your Indie Film Into Film Festivals Presented by Sylvia Binsfeld So much effort, passion and love goes into making a film; There is nothing more disheartening then going through that herculean effort and then not getting it accepted into film festivals so that it can be seen by audiences. Besides making a great film, there are additional things you can do to greatly increase your odds of getting in. In this webinar, you will learn how to avoid common mistakes when submitting your film and know what to do once you are given that short window of opportunity at the festival, with insider tips and visual examples that will help you make the most out of your film festival experience! Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Hollywood Style Motion Graphics Inside Apple Motion Presented by Kevin McAuliffe Many people have a preconceived notion as to what Apple’s Motion is, and what it can do. This webinar will shatter those notions and expectations by showing you simple yet powerful techniques to help take your work to the next level. You will be guided through two complete tutorials that you can watch and follow along with that will teach you not only the basics of Motion, but intermediate and advanced camera and lighting techniques that will unwrap the power of Motion. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	How To Create Interactive Web Videos In Adobe Encore CS 5.5 Presented by Scott Carrey In this webinar, you will learn techniques to take your video content and rethink them into fully interactive stories using Adobe Encore. We will create an interactive project from scratch and you will learn how to use this powerful tool to start producing your own interactive web videos. This how-to, project based webinar is designed for you to learn the principles of interactive story telling, web based production & publishing, along with the features & specific workflows found in Adobe Encore. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Intro To Rotoscoping & 2D Planar Tracking Presented by Ben Brownlee Motion tracking is a fundamental skill for people working in post-production. Countless everyday tasks rely on some form of tracking across the disciplines. If you are working in VFX, you’ll often need matchmoving to mix CG elements with the real world. As a video editor you will come across motion tracking in color correction, sky replacements, obscuring objects such as car license plates, or even to stabilize shaky footage. In this webinar you’ll learn to use planar tracking in Imagineer Systems Mocha. You will also learn how to use that mocha across multiple applications, including Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut & Motion. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Introduction to Live Streaming Presented by Alex Lindsay In this webinar, you’ll learn the basics of how live streaming works, how to build your first stream, how to take full advantage of today’s live streaming software tools and how to interface with CDNs (Content Distribution Networks). Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	iPhone and iPad Filmmaking Tools Presented by Ned Soltz In this webinar, we will look at many iPhone and iPad tools you can use to create content, manage devices, and enhance the production process. We’ll cover many categories including tools for pre-production, production and post. The future is here today and we can all be great filmmakers by harnessing the power of these iDevices. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Killer Titles Inside After Effects Using Motype & Nodes Presented by Ben Brownlee Creating great titles can often feel like a struggle, especially if you also have to convey a lot of information in a short period of time. This webinar explores how to speed up this process using 2 great plug-ins, Motype and Nodes, inside Adobe After Effects. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Lighting & Shooting Green Screens Presented by Marty Mullin In this webinar, award winning cinematographer Marty Mullin, will show you how to best set up your green screen, how to light it properly (and what lights to use), what lenses you should use for best results plus many more “insider” tips and tricks so that your post production keying and compositing session does not turn into a nightmare. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Machinima Animation For Previz Presented by D.L. Watson In this webinar you’ll learn about some of the animation tools of Machinima that you can use to pre-visualize your next production! The presenter will start with a scene from a script and create a previz of that scene, showing you how to use the tools of previz and more importantly, why you should previz your next production. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Making The Transition To Final Cut Pro X For FCP Editors Presented by Stephen Kanter Final Cut Pro X introduced such a radical paradigm shift from traditional non-linear editing that it’s not a stretch to call it revolutionary (as opposed to evolutionary). Still, if you’re a professional editor, you will want to make this new software work for you and not against you. In this webinar, the presenter will be working on both Final Cut Pro 7 and Final Cut Pro X, switching back and forth between the NLEs, showing you how you can perform similar FCP 7 actions inside of FCP X. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Managing Challenging Productions (and Clients) Presented by Scott Carrey In this Webinar we will go through a series of essential management tools to assist in keeping your production on course and practical methods for communication and motivation when working with the many character types that we encounter in our productions. We will look specifically at warning signs that a production is in trouble and how to get it back on track and keep team morale alive in the process. Even in the midst of chaos, you will learn some tried and true techniques that will allow you to succeed and be a hero to your clients and team. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Media 100 Editing Workflows Presented by Floh Peters Today an editor is responsible for more then just editing. From cutting footage to creating motion graphics for bumpers to sweetening audio, to creating VFX, an editor needs to understand how all those applications integrate with their NLE. In this webinar, we are going to have a look at some of the techniques and applications that can be used together with Media 100 to create an efficient post-production workflow. We will focus on the exchange of data between Media 100, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro and Apple Color. Though the concentration is on Media 100, many of the ideas and topics can be applied to other NLEs. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Media Management Inside Final Cut Pro X Presented by Brent Altomare In this webinar you’ll learn all about the new media management tools, from people detection to shot detection to managing events to range-based keywords. We’ll also cover smart collections and how to search for all your media. We’ll touch upon projects and how to manage your projects for an effective edit session. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Mixing Your Final Cut Pro Projects Inside Soundtrack Pro Presented by Larry Jordan In this webinar, Final Cut Pro guru Larry Jordan walks you through the process of improving the quality of your audio mixes in your video project. You’ll learn specific workflows and techniques using Soundtrack Pro from the Final Cut Pro editor’s perspective. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Motion 5 for Video Editors Presented by Kevin McAuliffe With the release of FCP X came the release of Apple’s flagship motion graphic design application Motion 5. Unfortunately, Motion has always been an application that has been overlooked and misunderstood. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Motion Templates Inside Final Cut Pro 7 Presented by Alex Udell In this webinar you’ll learn how to create useful customizable templates in Motion so that they can be used inside of Final Cut Pro to enhance and scale your projects. We’ll walk you through the creation of lower 3rd templates and transition templates to help you speed up your editing. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Motion Tracking for Video Editors Presented by Ben Brownlee This webinar will use Imagineer Systems mocha AE and Boris Continuum Motion Tracker Unit to quickly and accurately perform motion tracking within an editing system. We’ll see how to avoid any unnecessary trips to other software and we’ll look at the essentials of mocha’s planar tracker to give you fast and accurate tracking results on even difficult footage. Finally, we’ll take that data into different NLEs to show how to use the tight integration in the Boris Continuum Motion Tracker Unit to solve some real-world problems. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Nuke for After Effects Users Presented by Steve Wright In this webinar, presented by Steve Wright, a top notch Nuke artist and trainer, you’ll learn all about Nuke including the differences in it’s node-based compositing versus the timeline compositing in After Effects, how to create complex visual effects and experiment with the many special features designed for blending CGI with live action. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Producing TV Style Interviews Presented by Joel Conder Filming a TV style interview can be tricky especially if you are the director, interviewer and cameraman all in one. You have to make sure that not only does it look and sound good but the content is relevant, interesting, emotional and to the point. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Real World VFX In Your NLE Using Boris Continuum Complete Presented by Kevin McAuliffe Who ever thought you could do real compositing inside Final Cut Pro or Avid? With Boris Continuum Complete, you can do some real advanced compositing without ever leaving your NLE. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use some of the plug-ins in Boris Continuum Complete across applications like Final Cut Pro 7, Motion 4, After Effects and Avid Media Composer to take your footage to the next level. You’ll learn how to color correct more effectively, how to remove an object from a shot using Motion Key, plus much more. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	RED Camera to NLE Workflows Presented by Scott Carrey The RED One, the Epic and the Scarlet have revolutionized the world of Digital Data Acquisition. But what are Digital Data files? What are REDCODE RAW and Digital Negative (DNG)? Most importantly what do I need to know to successfully work with this file format? In this webinar we will explore all of the above and take a look at working with RED Cam footage with the most widely used Non-Linear Editors – Avid Media Composer, Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Smoke on Mac Presented by Barry Goch This webinar will provide digital artists interested in taking their post-production workflow to the next level, an overview of the Autodesk® Smoke® high-end finishing system. We’ll discuss tips for conforming Avid and Final Cut Pro timelines, how to use Adobe Photoshop files, and many other helpful hints for the new Smoke user. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Social Media For Filmmakers Presented by Marcelo Lewin In this webinar, you will learn how to use the power of social media, specifically, YouTube, Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter, to get the word out about your project, your company, your upcoming movie or just to tell people about your expertise. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Sound Design for Digital Filmmakers Presented by Woody Woodhall This webinar is for anyone seeking a better understanding of the sound design process and considerations in working with sound in postproduction along with learning sound design’s innate value in telling great stories. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Stereo 3D Conversion with Nuke Presented by Steve Wright This webinar will walk through the stereo conversion process from shot breakdown to the massive labor-intensive job of rotoscoping right through to depth grading and stereo filming. It will be a grand tour of the entire process that will build your vocabulary of stereo terminology and an understanding of stereo post-production workflow. The actual stereo conversion will be demonstrated with Nuke. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Stereo 3D Editing With Avid Media Composer Presented by Michael Kammes In this webinar we’ll explore the various ways of creating and editing stereoscopic material for both film and video using Avid Media Composer 5.x. You’ll learn tips, tricks, and best practices to ensure that the stereoscopic post process is as painless as possible. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Stereo 3D Filmmaking Bootcamp Presented by James Neihouse In this webinar, presented by award winning IMAX cinematographer James Neihouse, you will learn the basics of 3D/Stereo cinematography, beginning with the terminology then stepping though the process and methods of shooting in 3D. You will learn about 3D rigs, setting up the cameras, the effects of interaxial distance (the distance between the lenses), convergence of the cameras, screen size, and 3D editing techniques. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Storyboarding Your Next Video Presented by Maya Weksler In this webinar, you will learn how to storyboard, how to use some of the tools you already have at your disposal (such as Photoshop, Celtx, Google Sketchup, etc.) for storyboarding and why it’s important to do so regardless of the kind of production you are working on (feature film, short, animation, how-to video, corporate marketing video, etc.) Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Storytelling Techniques For Marketing, Corporate and Indie Filmmakers Presented by Norman Hollyn This webinar will show you how to develop storytelling techniques that will help you be a more effective filmmaker, regardless of the type of story you are telling (how-to video, corporate video, marketing video or feature film!) Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Storytelling with Final Cut Pro 7 Presented by Diana Weynand In this webinar, Diana Weynand will inspire you to create a masterful story while utilizing specific features of FCP 7. She will show you how to organize, shape, refine, and share your sequence, and guide you through the process of utilizing FCP functions that may have been hiding from you or ignored. And like any great artistic master, you will learn to carve (or create) your own masterpiece one video clip at a time. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Streamlining Your Production Workflow With Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Presented by Scott Carrey Adobe Premiere Pro and the related tools in the CSx Suite are optimized to take advantage of lots of meta data. In this webinar we will learn how each software component works collectively and in an integrated fashion to enhance and add efficiencies throughout the entire filmmaking process, from development to production to post to delivery. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Useful Applications For Digital Filmmakers Presented by Scott Simmons This webinar will be a fast, fun walk-through and discussion of handy, useful Macintosh applications that would be at home in any digital filmmaker’s toolbox. The software discussed will run the gamut from free to paid, a few dollars up to a few hundred. While all stages of filmmaking will be discussed with useful tools for pre-production, production and post-production, a strong emphasis will be placed on post production. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Useful Websites For Digital Filmmakers Presented by Scott Carrey This webinar will be a fun and quick overview of some of the most useful websites and web applications that every digital filmmaker should be familiar with. We will cover a variety of topics from pre-production, production to post-production. Make sure you clear your browser bookmarks because you’ll need the space for all these great sites! Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Using Color To Convey Emotion With ASSIMILATE’S SCRATCH Presented by Parke Gregg In this webinar we’ll be using ASSIMILATE’S SCRATCH to show the DI workflow with an emphasis on how the presenter created the looks of the film, Take Shelter, with subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) color grades. We will cover conforming from offline edit to film, color grading for enhancing the storyline and we’ll also be addressing the workflow for integrating visual effects into the production. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	VFX In The Color Bay Presented by Leandro Marini In this webinar, we’ll address the short history of DI color correction, including the transition to digital, how much VFX can (and should be done) in the DI bay and work through some hands on projects using ASSIMILATE’s SCRATCH, including how to remove a boom from a shot, how to perform makeup and beauty work, and even replace an entire sky. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	VFX Plug-Ins Essentials: FxFactory Edition Presented by Ben Brownlee In this webinar you’ll learn some great tips and tricks of using visual effects plug-ins to enhance the capabilities of Final Cut Pro, Motion and After Effects. You’ll learn about some great free FxFactory plug-ins, as well as commercial packages that can take your work to the next level. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	VFX Plug-Ins Essentials: GenArts Sapphire Edge Edition Presented by Larry Jordan In this webinar you will learn some cool tips, tricks and techniques for using the GenArts Sapphire Edge plug-ins along with the built in effects of Final Cut Pro 7 and Final Cut Pro X to create the look or special effect you want in your next project. We’ll cover the new FilmEffect and how you can color correct your footage to give it different looks in a matter of clicks. We’ll show you how to use the preset browser to preview your effects before you apply them and provide some techniques to mix and match different effects to create “super effects” to use in your project. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	VFX Plug-Ins Essentials: GenArts Sapphire Edition Presented by Rob Birnholz Join Rob, as he demonstrates tips and tricks on how he uses Adobe After Effects with GenArts Sapphire™ to bring, otherwise dull footage, to life for nationally recognized corporations. Rob will walk through the importance of using plug-ins and other tools to exceed his clients’ expectations while setting himself apart from other small shops. Although this demonstration is done on After Effects, the same tips and techniques can be applied on other platforms such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid, plus others. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	VFX Techniques With Mocha Pro Presented by Ben Brownlee In this webinar we will look at how you minimize the tedious (but very important) work of tracking, rotoscoping, plus various other VFX techniques, using mocha Pro to do the heavy lifting. We will learn about the planar tracker and how it can be used for intricate tracks. We will show you real world projects from start to finish and how to use some of the great tools built into Mocha Pro in context of those projects. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Video Compression for iDevices Presented by Jan Ozer Knowing how to compress video for efficient playback via iDevices, such as iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Apple TV, is something that most producers need to know how to handle. Audiences today are savvier; expect a higher quality playback via their iDevices and demand quick download (or streaming) speeds. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Video Compression Recipes Presented by Andy Beach In this webinar, Andy Beach will walk us through some fundamentals of video compression, then show us how to apply them in some of today’s most popular applications including Telestream’s Episode Pro, Apple’s Compressor, plus others. Those new to compression will gain knowledge as well as old hands looking for new “recipes”, processes and workflows to improve how they do their job. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Web Video Compression Techniques Presented by Andy Beach In this webinar you will learn some of the most current video compression settings and trends being used, then we’ll show you how to use them to target specific users and websites. This will enable content creators to take advantage of these settings to optimize video for delivery both through personal websites and popular sites like YouTube and Vimeo. We’ll even look at far reaching trends, such as 4K encoding for the web. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	What You Need To Know About Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Presented by Jan Ozer It’s no secret that two of the biggest enhancements in CS5 are the Mercury Engine and the new metadata workflow. What is surprising is how much faster CS5 previews and renders, especially when editing H.264 based formats (like AVCHD or footage from the Canon EOS 7D) or encoding to H.264 formats. This webinar will quantify these performance enhancements using real world projects and detail the optimal CPU, OS, RAM and graphics card configuration. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	What’s So Hot About Nuke? Presented by Steve Wright In this webinar Steve Wright will lift the hood of Nuke and reveal those unique features that make it the power-on winner in the VFX community. This is NOT a sales presentation designed to get you to buy Nuke, but a hands-on revelation of the production power of Nuke by a senior production artist. Attend this one-hour webinar and you will find out exactly What’s so Hot About Nuke! Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Working with Behaviors Inside Apple Motion Presented by Kevin McAuliffe Many Apple Motion users and motion graphic designers who are making the switch to Motion can find the keyframing in Motion to be a little tricky. That’s where Motion behaviors come in. Motion behaviors are a fantastic way to auto animate elements in your timeline, and save you and your client, a lot of time, headaches and money by being able to get the job done faster and smoother! Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Working with Effects Inside Final Cut Pro X Presented by Kevin McAuliffe This webinar will cover everything from the basic effects and plug-ins you use on a regular basis all the way up to the most current available 3rd party plug-ins for FCP X. Kevin will walk you through three different effects driven projects, and show you various tools, techniques, workflows and effects in context of those projects. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.
	Working With Green Screen Shots Presented by Steve Wright Greenscreen and bluescreen shots used to be the domain of high-end feature films and television shows, but no more. Corporate communications, training, marketing and other types of web videos are now making wide use of greenscreens to take their productions to the next level. Learn how greenscreen shots work, how to shoot them properly and most importantly, how to work with them during post-production to get the cleanest looking videos. Taught by Steve Wright, an industry leader in visual effects and compositing, this webinar will help you avoid the mistakes that busts budgets and ruin quality. Learn more or get the on-demand webinar.