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This 2-day lab-based course will explore the basics of colour correcting and grading using the industry standard DaVinci Resolve 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 (v9) for this course. The course will cover colour theory, basic grading, grading with colour wheels, grade management, conforming and raw workflows for camera... [More]

In this one-day Masterclass, Academy award nominee and 6 time AFI Award winning editor Jill Bilcock will share insights into the craft and role of editing for feature films. Jill Bilcock’s body of work includes an Oscar nomination and AFI award for Moulin Rouge and AFI awards for Red Dog, Japanese Story, Muriel’s Wedding and Strictly Ballroom and further work on Road to Perdition, Elizabeth and more. She’s worked with an influenced industry leaders – among them Sam Mendes, Baz Luhrm... [More]

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 6, 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 Us... [More]

The demand for good editors in the world of factual and reality television has risen dramatically in recent years, and the supply of quality editors never seems to meet demand. From stripped, multi-camera “Reality” shows, through to long-run observational documentary, magazine and lifestyle shows the demand for good editors who can take a massive amount of (often not brilliant) rushes and turn them into television gold is high. In this course, John Bisset, an editor of twenty years ... [More]

This two-day course provides a detailed introduction to desktop compositing for broadcast using Adobe After Effects CS5.5. 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 broadc... [More]

This Avid-accredited course is the first step in achieving confidence, creativity, and efficiency with Avid Media Composer 6, the non-linear film/video editing application used in most television productions. Along with its counterpart, MEDIA COMPOSER 6: PART 2 EFFECTS ESSENTIALS, (MC 110) this course provides the foundation for Media Composer User Certification. The course leads you through the interface and basic editing techniques before moving on to trimming, fine-tuning the edi... [More]

This three day course provides a further level of instruction in some specific advanced applications of After Effects. Part of Adobe’s CS5.5 package, After Effects is a program that allows new levels of creative freedom for designers and animators. This course is suitable for motion and broadcast designers, compositors and animators who wish to take the next ‘step-up’ to a more advanced level of After Effects practice and knowledge. This is a hands-on course and each student will be... [More]

This short course is an introduction to managing data from file-based cameras in post-production. Participants will cover historical and current formats including file-based codecs, metadata and how to handle multiple formats on one production. Media Management and liaising with the on-set production crew as well as best practices for documentation and naming conventions will be addressed The course will deal with topics including: Managing data in the edit suite: Identifying data f... [More]

This one-day course is designed for intermediate to advanced Final Cut Pro editors wanting to broaden their skillset to include Avid Media Composer. In this intense ‘bridging course’ editors who are already familiar with Final Cut pro can quickly learn Media Composer 6 and thereby expand their knowledge base and flexibility. The course is taught by David Forsyth, Australia’s most experienced Avid Certified Instructor. David brings a vast wealth of real-world experience and couples i... [More]

Cinema 4D is a 3D modeling, animation and rendering application, used increasingly widely in the Broadcast Industry in the creation of animated graphics. The Introduction to CINEMA 4D workshop is designed for those who have little or no experience in 3D, but would like to learn how to become skilled in this growing area of production. Ideal attendees include: • Artists, designers and editors who would like to expand their knowledge and skills to include 3D • Studio producers/manager... [More]