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TelevisionAvid Media Composer v7 110: Video Effects
Industry
Sydney, NSW: Aug 02 2014
This two-day course is for video editors who understand the basics of the editing tools in Media Composer and are ready to move ahead and learn the fundamentals of creating effects within Avid Media Composer 7, the non-linear film/video editing application used in most movie and television productions. This course provides a solid foundation in Media Composer audio and video effects capabilities and, in conjunction with MC101 Editing Essentials course, will prepare you for Avid’s User Level…
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FilmVideomaking 101: Shoot, Edit and Publish
Introductory
Sydney, NSW: Aug 02 2014
Do you, or your staff, want to shoot, edit and upload your own short videos for your corporate website, social media marketing or just for your own interest? Then this course is for you. You will learn: - basic camera operation, (with your own camera if you wish, including smart phone cameras and DSLRs) - basic video-making principles - how to get good production values and creativity into even the simplest of video production - data management and ingesting your video footage - basic…
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OnlineWriting for TV: From Concept to Script - ONLINE
Industry, Introductory
Online, NSW: Aug 05 2014
From Concept to Script is a ten-week online course designed to guide you in the journey from a developed concept through to the structuring of a first draft. From logline to scene breakdown, you will learn strategies to get prepared for writing a first draft of a television series episode. This course is suitable for students who have completed the Writing For TV online course, or have a very developed, solid concept. If you have not completed the Writing for TV Online course, please…
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FilmCamera and Sound Basics
Introductory
Sydney, NSW: Aug 09 2014
Ideally suited to those who have limited camera and sound recording experience, this course will introduce participants to techniques and practical skills that will enable them to produce high quality images and sound for documentary and drama – with an eye to great storytelling, the goal of all good filmmaking. Led by experienced cinematographer Paul Warren, the workshop will cover how to ensure optimum picture and sound quality, scene coverage and how to tell a story with a compelling series …
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TelevisionDemystifying Data: Data Management in Post
Industry, Introductory
Sydney, NSW: Aug 09 2014
Is the fast changing world of file-base cameras and data wrangling doing your head in? Do you KNOW you have to get across it, but feel overwhelmed by all the acronym-laden, “geek-speak” coming at you? This one-day course, with our favourite “geek” Mark Stewart-Pearson, will help you untangle all that info and teach you what you need to know. If you are a Producer, Production Manager, Editor, Assistant Editor or anyone who has to manage or work in a post-production environment, then you will…
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FilmExplore Your Galaxy: Writing Sci Fi Weekend
Introductory
Sydney, NSW: Aug 09 2014
"Fantasy is the impossible made probable. Science Fiction is the improbable made possible.” - Rod Serling The only course wholly devoted to the genre in Australia! This intensive, hands on workshop will explore the art of creating film and television stories for one of the most popular film genres in the world: Science Fiction. With ‘Avatar’ the most successful movie of all time ($2,782,275,172 and counting!), Sci Fi can no longer be dismissed as mere cult entertainment for nerds. It’s …
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RadioVoice Over
Industry
Sydney, NSW: Aug 09 2014
Estimated to be a $12.3 billion industry world-wide, voice over is one of the most exciting and competitive fields within the radio and TV industry. An average day might involve reading straight commercials, performing characters, singing jingles or narrating a corporate video or audio book. The next week you might find your own voice on the end of an on hold system or on your favourite radio station. Just having a great voice is not enough -- you need the skills to be able to use it…
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FilmColour Grading with DaVinci Resolve
Industry
Sydney, NSW: Aug 11 2014
This 2-day lab-based course will explore the basics of colour correcting and grading using the industry standard DaVinci Resolve 11 software. It is a hands-on workshop that encompasses both demonstrations and practical exercises in colour correcting and colour effects. We will be using the latest version of Da Vinci Resolve Lite (V11) for this course with each student using their own iMac workstation. The course will cover colour theory, basic grading, grading with colour wheels, grade…
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TelevisionIntroduction to After Effects for Broadcast Graphics
Industry, Introductory
Sydney, NSW: Aug 16 2014
This weekend intensive provides a detailed introduction to desktop compositing for broadcast using Adobe After Effects CC. After Effects is the most commonly used graphics program in Australia for the preparation of broadcast design/graphics in TV. It is a program that allows new levels of creative freedom for designers, animators, art directors and editors. Participants will gain an understanding of desktop digital animation and compositing environment and how it is used for broadcast…
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TelevisionIntroduction to TV Presenting
Introductory
Sydney, NSW: Aug 16 2014
This weekend course is an intensive introduction into TV presenting. Participants will explore how to become a strong and individual story teller through the medium of television. Topics include how tools and technique can enhance a TV presenter's delivery, the basics of script writing and interview techniques and tricks. Each student will learn how to develop their own unique on screen presence and persona. On completion of this workshop students will be able to: • Begin to identify…
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