Pacific New Media Fall `09 / Web Design Certificate Fall `09
Noncredit Workshop
Introduction to Motion 4 (Motion 101)
Event ID: L10474
Info: Nov 13-15 • Fri/Sat/Sun • 9:00am-5:00pm • 3 mtgs • UHM Sakamaki C104, Manoa MultiMedia Lab • $595 (includes textbook); $545 without textbook. All participants must have textbook on first day of workshop.
With: Steve Szabo
Designing and Animating Motion Graphics in Final Cut Studio
Motion is Apple`s revolutionary software for motion graphics and visual effects design. This is a comprehensive study of Motion, exploring its real-time design engine and interface, behavior-based animation, parameter behaviors, blend modes, advanced particle system design, advanced title animation, working with templates, chroma key techniques, masking methods, DVD motion menu design, working with audio, keyframing, and integration. This course covers all the fundamentals and functionality of Motion.
Topics Include:
Understanding behavior-based animation and templates
Working with blend modes
Advanced particle system design
Working with templates
Masking methods
Keyframing techniques
Integration with other Final Cut Studio applications
Certification
This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1 in Motion. Level 1 certification attests to basic operational knowledge of the application. Motion Level 1 certification also counts towards the new Final Cut Studio (FCS) Master Pro certification.
Steve Szabo has worked in the film and video industry since 1990 as an editor, colorist, visual effects designer and more recently as a DVD/HD DVD author. His work experience includes several television series, scores of television commercials, and a variety of other programs for many major clients. He is an Apple Certified Trainer in Final Cut Pro 6, Motion 3, DVD Studio Pro 4, Soundtrack Pro 2, and Final Cut Studio 2. He has received a number of awards for editing, effects, and DVD authoring. Szabo is the owner of Digital Edge Hawai‘i in Honolulu.