Video Software Training in NYC, New York

Are you interested in learning how to make films, and not just home movies? Want to add a video editing suite to your skillset? Or are you a seasoned video editor, looking to switch software? Take your videos to a new level, by learning the basics of Adobe’s Premiere Pro, one of the industry standard video and film editing software packages used...

Craft your story efficiently with Adobe Premiere Pro software, the high-performance video production solution that enables you to work dramatically faster thanks to the native 64-bit, GPU-accelerated Adobe Mercury Playback Engine. Edit natively with the video formats you want.  Save time by batch encoding source content to a wide variety of video...

This hands-on introductory level course covers the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects. The class will introduce students to the key concepts, terminology, and interface of After Effects. Topics include compositions, layers, animation, keyframing, effects, 3D, and rendering. Topics Covered: Best Practices File Management Project Organization...

With mobile access, broad native file support, and comprehensive output options, Premiere is a versatile choice for any multimedia video project. Extend your editing workflow by choosing an NLE that seamlessly integrates with other Adobe programs like After Effects and Photoshop, allowing for optimal motion graphic workflows. This is...

This three-day introductory class introduces you to the essentials for this powerful application for motion graphics and visual effects.  Topics include traditional after effects workflow, basic animation with effects and presets, introductory text animation, basic keying and 3D, rending and output. Prerequisite: Basic Mac OS X knowledge. Audience...

Adobe After Effects is the tool of choice for many professionals in both animation and video post-production. Because it is an Adobe product it is similar to Photoshop in interface, with a whole lot more thrown in. This class is designed to get you up and running with the program in the shortest amount of time possible. It's a chance to see what After...

Our stop-motion animation Master Class is for kids that want to take their stop motion films to the next level. In this two week camp, we work with green screens, light boxes, and wide array of props - even repurposed and discarded items take on a new life in this exciting and imaginative camp.  We build virtual worlds and tell stories using...

Bring your creative vision to life using stop motion animation! This workshop will cover pre-production, production, and post-production with a focus on low budget, DIY handmade animation methods. Execute several short in-class projects practicing a variety of animating techniques and styles. Take the material you shot and add audio elements to make...

This two-day intermediate class will take you beyond the basics by focusing on industry standard best-practices for creating motion graphics.  Building on concepts learned in the level one class, you will learn how to incorporate text, graphics, and effects to your movies.  Upon completion of this course, you will have an excellent understanding...

Learn essential Adobe Premiere Pro tools, tips and techniques at your own pace with private one-on-one training. This customized training format is ideal for anyone with special training needs or specific project goals that may fall outside of the scale and scope of group workshops. Private sessions are appropriate for beginner  skill levels....

This two-day advanced class will help you achieve better results from this comprehensive application. Building on concepts from After Effects Level 1 and Level 2 classes, this course covers all about alphas (straight vs. pre-multiplied alphas, working with Photoshop and Illustrator and vector paint) and advanced formatting and rendering (video, interlaced...

Adobe After Effects is a powerful tool for animation and video post-production. It can be used to create stand-alone videos and animations but is often more powerful when used in conjunction with other programs such as Dreamweaver, Flash, or Premiere to add special effects and titles to web and video content. This training will take you from the basics...

In this two-day course, you'll get a thorough overview of the interface, tools, features, and production flow for using premiere pro. The course is an ideal combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice for getting to know this revolutionary nonlinear video editing application. You will perform basic editing functions while familiarizing...

Learn the basics of creating 2D animation using illustrative tools in Photoshop CC along with knowledge in color theory, tablet technology, anatomy and drawing physics, Digital art tablet programming, color theory, as well as standard photoshop for drawing and GIF editing animation.  This class is great for advanced students ( those already familiar...

You'll learn 3 Super Easy steps mobile filming and editing basic tips with your smartphone using free apps (iMovie for iPhone user, WeVideo for Android user) Step 1: Learn basic filming tips (30 mins) Step 2:  For day or weekend class: Exploring NYC take photograph and video footages (30 mins) For Evening class: Taking head shooting or Green...