2006 Practical Multimedia

The UB Department of Visual Studies Spring 2006 Practical Multimedia
Workshops focus on specific multimedia processes, from still image
scanning and editing, to digital video, DVD creation, animation, and
more.

Monday 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. in 136 Center for the Arts (the computer art/
communication design lab)

ubArt students - Free

Reservations are required. Seating is limited. First-come, first-
served. If payment is due, it must be received before your
reservation can be confirmed.

Contact Dom Licata for more info or to reserve a seat.

Feb 06
#01 - Basic scanning and image editing for Web and DVD (Adobe Photoshop CS2)
Instructor: Sarah Paul
Topics covered:
- Slide Scanning
- Print Scanning
- Image cropping and resizing
- File formats and extensions
Prerequisites:
- Some familiarity with Photoshop or other image editing program
- Bring printed images to scan (optional)

Feb 13
#02 - Basic video capture and editing for Web and DVD (Apple Final
Cut Pro 5)
Instructor: Nelson Tan
Topics covered:
- NTSC and PAL
- Frame rate, Formats and video size
- QuickTime
- Video codec
- Final Cut Pro Interface
Prerequisites:
- Some experience with video making
- Bring miniDV tape (with camera and FireWire cable) to digitaize
(optional)

Feb 20
#03 - Creating a DVD with images and video (Apple DVD Studio Pro 4)
Instructor: Sarah Paul
Topics covered:
- Import Assets
- Compression
- Building a basic menu
- Building a track
- Linking menus and track
Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of image and video preparation
- Bring scanned images and captured video to present in a DVD
(optional)

Feb 27
#04 - Dreamweaver 1 for CD
Instructors: Nelson Tan and Sarah Paul
Open to Art 422 Students Only

Mar 06
#05 - Dreamweaver 2 for CD
Instructors: Nelson Tan and Sarah Paul
Open to Art 422 Students Only

Mar 20
#06 - Creating a Web site with images and video (Adobe Dreamweaver 8)
Instructor: Nelson Tan
Topics covered:
- Basic Dreamweaver Interface
- File Management
- Layout design
- Roll overs
- Links
- Media embedding
Prerequisites:
- Bring scanned images and captured video to present on a Web site
(optional)

Mar 27
#07 - Intermediate Video Editing - effects, compositing, transition
(Apple Final Cut Pro 5)
Instructors: Nelson Tan & Sarah Paul
Topics covered:
- Splicing and Intersecting (Intro to non-linear editing)
- Transitions
- Multiple track edits
- Effects
- Soundtrack
- Print to tape
Prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of Final Cut Pro or other digital video editor
- Bring captured video to edit (optional)

Apr 3
#08 - Intermediate image editing (Adobe Photoshop CS2)
Instructor: Sarah Paul
Topics covered:
- Digital compositing
- Filters
- Layer properties
- Alpha channels
- Adjustments
Prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop or other digital video editor
- Bring digital images to edit (optional)

Apr 10
#09 - Animation & Motion Graphics (Adobe After Effects 6.5)
Instructor: Nelson Tan
Topics covered:
- Aftereffects interface
- Layers
- Video compositing
- Keyframes
- Rendering
- Plug-ins
Prerequisites:
- Some understanding of digital imaging will be helpful

Apr 17
#10 - Blogging & Podcasting (Apple iLife ’06 and others)
Instructor: Nelson Tan
Topics covered:
- Setting up a blog (Blogspot)
- Setting up RSS
- Sitemeter
- ITunes podcasting
Prerequisites:
- None, but some experience with Web design and audio recording will
be helpful

ubArt students - Free
Other university/high school students & faculty (with ID) - $30/session
General public $40