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Motion Graphics Toolbox

Motion Graphics Toolbox with Adobe Creative Suite

Thursday, March 18, 2010 

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (half day)

 Objective, Audience/Expected Skill Level, and Format
 

Objective:  To learn new ways to integrate Adobe After Effects, Flash, and Photoshop for a motion graphics workflow. 


Audience/Expected Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced motion graphic artists.

 

Format: Lab

 

 Seminar Description

 

Overview:  Learning to integrate Adobe After Effects, Flash Professional, and Photoshop gives you more options for your animations and effects and the power to integrate video and motion graphics into a richer user experience. This seminar will explore advanced uses for each application.

 

Highlights:

 

  • Seamlessly exchange projects and assets between After Effects, Flash, and Photoshop
  • Shoot green screen material correctly, work with Keylight, and utilize embedded alpha channels
  • Create dynamic text, vector-based animations, and “animated” video using the tools in Adobe Creative Suite 4
  • Work with 3D cameras and lights and create 3D environments
  • Convert Flash to broadcast and DVD standards with After Effects

 Text Provided

 Helpful Links
  PD Spring 2010 Brochure in PDF format
  How to Register (cost, waiting list policy, etc.)
  Contact the Registrar

 Instructor Profile
 
Richard Harrington
 
 
 
 

A certified instructor for Adobe and Apple, Richard Harrington is a practiced expert in motion graphic design and digital video. Starting his career out in the world of broadcast journalism, Rich has always had great interest in visual communications.  Harrington is a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals Instructor Dream Team, and a popular speaker on the digital video circuit.  He has chaired conferences since 2003 for the National Association of Broadcasters.  Harrington is also an internationally published author.  His book, Photoshop for Video, was the first of its kind to focus on Photoshop’s application in the world of video. He is also a contributing author for Apple’s Aperture, iLife ’09 and iWork ’09, Final Cut Pro On the Spot, Video Made on a Mac, After Effects at Work, and Producing Video Podcasts.