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An Introduction to iLife (iLife101) Overview:
An Introduction to iLife (iLife101) two-day, hands-on course introduces students to the features and interface of iLife. iLife is a suite of digital authoring tools that comes with every Mac: iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iDVD, and iWeb. You will learn to create media-rich digital projects, and share them online with a few clicks. You will also learn to easily create stunning music, websites, and photo books, and enjoy your photos and videos in exciting new ways.
Who Can Benefit:
This class is designed for anyone who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the functionality of the iLife applications. Please note that this course does not cover all chapters in the book. For example, working with iDVD and creating music with Magic GarageBand are not covered. However, students are free to continue the lessons on their own as all the files needed to complete the exercises are included on the DVD that accompanies the book.
An Introduction to iLife (iLife101) Prerequisites:
Before attending this course, you must have the following:
- Practical working knowledge of Mac OS X
An Introduction to iLife (iLife101) Objectives:
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Organizing and editing pictures in iPhoto
- Editing and sharing movies with iMovie
- Working with audio in iMovie
- Recording a Podcast
- Creating a website with iWeb
- Creating a Blog
An Introduction to iLife (iLife101) Outline:
Day 1
Module 1: Getting Photos into iPhoto
- Shooting Pictures, Connecting Your Camera to iPhoto, Importing Pictures from a Camera or Card, Importing Video from a Camera, and Importing Picture Files
Module 2: Arranging Your Pictures
- Viewing Pictures, Organizing Your Events, Building Picture Albums, Hiding and Discarding Pictures, Describing your Pictures and Searching Your iPhoto Library
Module 3: Editing Your Pictures
- Cropping Pictures, Rotating and Strengthening Pictures, Touching Up Pictures, and Applying Adjustments and Effects
Module 4: Sharing a Movie
- Using iTunes to Share a Movie, on Your iPod, iPhone or Apple TV, Posting Your Movie on YouTube, Putting a Movie in Your .Mac Web Gallery, Publishing a Movie to the iLife Media Browser, and Exporting a QuickTime Movie
Module 5: Editing Your Movie
- Organizing Your Workspace, Skimming Video to Select Shots, Working with Advanced Tools, Using Keywords, Assembling Your Edit, Shaping the Narrative, Extracting and Shifting Audio, Using a Variety of Shots, and Recording a Voiceover
Module 6: Finishing Your Movie
- Trimming to Perfect Your Edit, Adding Still Images to your Movie, Rotating a Photo, Creating a Still Image from Your Video, Creating Transitions, Correcting Color, Adjusting Color to Create Effects, and Adding Titles and Credits
Day 2
Module 7: Working with Audio in iMovie
- Adjusting Audio Tracks and Sound Levels, Adding Sound Effects and Adding Music
Module 8: Scoring an iMovie or QuickTime Video
- Creating a New Movie Score Project, Working with Video Files in the Media Browser, Preparing the Project for Scoring, Building a Soundtrack in the Timeline, Using Track Automation Curves, Monitoring Tracks, Working with a Software Instrument Loop, and Sharing a GarageBand Project
Module 9: Recording a Podcast
- Creating a New Podcast Project, Editing the Podcast, Working with Artwork and Markers, and Adding Episode Info to a Podcast
Module 10: Creating a Website
- Deciding the Site’s Purpose, Choosing a Template, Making the Homepage, Publishing the Site and Adding and Linking New Pages
Module 11: Creating Blogs, Photo Pages and Podcasts
- Building a Photo Page, Building a Blog, and Making a Podcast
Average Salary for Skill: Apple Final Cut Pro
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Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro X (FCP200) Overview:
Final Cut Pro X is a revolutionary video editing application that makes it possible for beginners and seasoned professionals to achieve stunning results. Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro X (FCP200) five-day, hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the user interface. Start with basic video editing techniques and work all the way through Final Cut Pro’s powerful advanced features. Students work with dramatic real-world media to learn the practical techniques used daily in editing projects.
Who Should Attend:
- This class is designed for anyone looking to edit professional-quality video with Final Cut Pro X and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality.
Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro X (FCP200) Prerequisites:
Before attending this course, you must have the following:
- Knowledge of OS X and basic computer navigation
- Basic knowledge of editing terminology is highly recommended
Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro X (FCP200) Objectives:
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Creating Smart Collections to organize media based on metadata and keywords.
- Using the Magnetic Timeline for an exceptionally fast, fluid new way to edit.
- Combining multiple elements into a single Compound Clip.
- Fine tuning clips in the timeline with the Precision Editor.
- Comparing alternate shots from a collection of clips with just a click using auditions.
- Applying effects, transitions and retiming clips.
- Finishing and final output.
Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro X (FCP200) Outline:
Day 1:
Exploring the Final Cut Pro X Interface
- Following a Workflow, Opening Final Cut Pro X, Exploring the Interface, Using Menus and Shortcuts, Viewing and Sorting Events, Skimming Clips and Changing Views, Viewing and Creating Projects, Working in the Project Library, Viewing Projects in the Timeline, and Hiding and Quitting Final Cut Pro
Importing
- Importing Media into an Event, Importing Folders as Keyword Collections, Analyzing and Correcting Imported Clips, Importing from a Camera, Importing from the Finder, and Importing from Other Applications
Organizing Clips in an Event
- Using Metadata to Customize an Event, Adding Keywords to Clips, Assigning Multiple Keywords to Clips, Applying Keywords to a Clip Range, Rating, Sorting and Searching Clips, and Creating Smart Collections
Day 2:
Building a Rough Cut
- Creating a New Project, Screening and Marking Clips, Appending Clips in the Timeline, Viewing and Arranging Clips in the Magnetic Timeline, Inserting Clips into the Primary Storyline, Changing Edited Clips, Connecting Clips to the Primary Storyline, and Closing your Project
Finishing a Rough Cut
- Adding Markers to a Project, Connecting Clips to the Primary Storyline, Overwriting and Replacing Clips, Auditioning Clips in the Project, and Working with Storylines
Adding to the Primary Storyline
- Duplicating a Project, Removing Clip Selections and Adding Gaps, Understanding Trimming, Applying the Trim Tool, and Trimming with Precision
Day 3:
Applying Transitions
- Preparing for Transitions, Applying a Video Transition, Using the Transitions Browser, Modifying Transitions, Changing Transition Parameters in the Inspector, Adding Transitions to Other Storylines and Compound Clips, and Exploring Audio Transitions
Working with Sound
- Monitoring Audio in the Timeline, Adjusting Audio in the Timeline, Adding Music and Sound Effects, Adjusting Levels in the Audio Inspector, Creating Audio Fades, Recording a Narration Track, and Correcting Problem Audio
Day 4:
Working with Titles, Generators and Themes
- Using the Titles Browser, Adding a Lower Third, Modifying Titles, Adding Bumpers and Credits, Working with Video Generators, and Using Themes
Retiming and Transforming Clips
- Understanding Motion Properties, Changing Clip Speed,, Creating Holds and Variable Speed Segments, Applying Preset Speed Effects, Transforming an Image, Cropping an Image, Adding a Ken Burns Effect, and Creating Keyboard Shortcuts
Day 5:
Applying Effects and Enhancing Color
- Applying Video Effects, Modifying Effect Parameters, Auditioning and Animating Effects, Applying Audio Effects, and Enhancing Color in Final Cut Pro
Sharing Your Project
- Preparing a Project for Sharing, Sharing a Master File, Publishing a Project to Apple Devices, Publishing a Project to Video Sharing Sites, Exporting an Image from your Project, Exporting for Blue-Ray Disc, DVD, or Disk Image, Backing Up Projects and Events
Certification Exam
- Students take an end user exam to earn Apple Certified Pro, Final Cut Pro X Level One status.
Average Salary for Skill: Apple Final Cut Pro
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⌘El Capitan 101+201 Bootcamp 10.11 Course Overview:
The El Capitan 10.11 Bootcamp is a combined delivery of the Apple authorized El Capitan 101 and El Capitan 201 courses. This hands-on course provides an in-depth exploration of functionality and troubleshooting on OS X and the best methods for effectively supporting users of OS X systems. This course also gives technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators the skills, tools, and knowledge to implement and maintain a network that uses OS X Server. You will learn how to install and configure OS X Server to provide network-based services, such as file sharing and authentication. Tools for efficiently managing and deploying OS X and software updates are also covered.
⌘Who Should Attend
This course is designed for help desk specialists, technical coordinators, service technicians, and entry-level system administrators who implement and maintain networks using Mac OS X Server or support Mac users, technical support personnel in businesses that use Macs for general productivity or creative design, and technical coordinators or power users who manage networks of computers running Mac OS X — such as teachers and technology specialists who manage classroom networks or computer labs.
⌘El Capitan 101+201 Bootcamp 10.11 Course Prerequisites:
Before attending this course, you must have the following:
- Basic OS X knowledge
- Basic troubleshooting experience
- Experience with OS X in a network environment
⌘El Capitan 101+201 Bootcamp 10.11 Course Objectives:
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- The troubleshooting process and how to become more efficient with available tools and resources
- Mac OS X v10.11 features in depth, including how to find additional information
- How to prepare for Apple Certified Support Professional certification
- The features of Server 5 for OS X
- How to configure essential services on Server for OS X
- How to use Server for OS X tools to monitor and troubleshoot services
- Effective use of Server for OS X to manage a small network of Macintosh computers and users
- How to manage access to files and services
⌘El Capitan 101+201 Bootcamp 10.11 Course Outline:
Module 1: Installation and Configuration
- Install OS X El Capitan
- Setup and Configuration
- OS X Recovery
- OS X Software Updates
Module 2: User Accounts
- User Accounts
- User Home Folders
- System Security
- Keychain Management
Module 3: File Systems
- File Systems and Storage
- FileVault
- Permissions and Sharing
- File System Troubleshooting
Module 4: Data Management
- Hidden Items, Shortcuts, and File Archives
- System Resources
- Metadata and Spotlight
- Time Machine
Module 5: Applications and Processes
- Application Installation
- Document Management
- Application Management and Troubleshooting
Module 6: Network Configuration
- Network Essentials
- Advanced Network Configuration
- Network Troubleshooting
Module 7: Network Services
- Network Services
- Host Sharing and Personal Firewall
Module 8: System Management
- Peripherals and Drivers
- Print and Scan
- System Troubleshooting
Module 9: Configuring and Monitoring OS X Server
- Installing OS X Server
- Providing DNS Records
- Exploring the Server App
- Configuring SSL Certificates
- Using Status and Notifications
- Backing Up OS X Server
Module 10: Configuring Accounts
- Managing Local Users
- Configuring Open Directory Services
- Managing Local Network Accounts
Module 11: Managing Devices with Configuration Profiles
- Configuring OS X Server to Provide Device Management
- Managing with Profile Manager
Module 12: Sharing Files
- Configuring the File Sharing Service
- Defining File Access
Module 13: Implementing Deployment Solutions
- Leveraging NetInstall
- Caching Content from Apple
- Implementing the Software Update Service
Module 14: Providing Network Services
- Offering Time Machine Network Backup
- Providing Security via the VPN Service
- Providing DHCP
- Hosting Websites
Module 15: Using Collaborative Services
- Providing Mail Service
- Configuring the Wiki Service
- Implementing the Calendar Service
- Managing the Contacts Service
- Providing the Messages Service
Average Salary for Skill: Apple OS X
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NOTE: FOR ONLINE LIVE ATTENDEES – Each student will need to setup two (2) computers in order to take the class remotely. The first can be a PC, tablet or Mac capable of running Adobe Connect. The second computer must be a Mac running the latest version of OS X El Capitan. This setup will allow online students to view the presentation on one computer and do support exercises on the other one.
El Capitan 101: OS X Support Essentials 10.11 Course Overview:
El Capitan 101 OS X Support Essentials 10.11 is a three-day Apple Authorized course that gives you a tour of OS X El Capitan and covers the best ways to support OS X El Capitan users. The course includes lectures and hands-on exercises that provide real-world experience.
This course includes authorized Apple Pro Training Series workbook.
Who Should Attend:
- Help desk specialists, technical coordinators, technical support personnel, service technicians, technology specialists, power users, teachers, and others who support Mac users in education or business organizations
- Technical coordinators, teachers, or power users who manage computer networks or computer labs that run OS X
El Capitan 101: OS X Support Essentials 10.11 Course Prerequisites:
Before attending this course, you must have the following:
- OS X knowledge and basic computer navigation skills
El Capitan 101: OS X Support Essentials 10.11 Course Objectives:
After successfully completing this course, you will understand:
- The OS X El Capitan troubleshooting process
- How to use OS X El Capitan tools and resources to troubleshoot OS X El Capitan
- OS X El Capitan features and functionality, including how to find more information about OS X El Capitan
- How to prepare for Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.11 certification
El Capitan 101: OS X Support Essentials 10.11 Course Outline:
Module 1: Installation and Configuration
- Install OS X El Capitan
- Setup and Configuration
- OS X Recovery
- OS X Software Updates
Module 2: User Accounts
- User Accounts
- User Home Folders
- System Security
- Keychain Management
Module 3: File Systems
- File Systems and Storage
- FileVault
- Permissions and Sharing
- File System Troubleshooting
Module 4: Data Management
- Hidden Items, Shortcuts, and File Archives
- System resources
- Metadata and Spotlight
- Time Machine
Module 5: Applications and Processes
- Application Installation
- Document Management
- Application Management and Troubleshooting
Module 6: Network Configuration
- Network Essentials
- Advanced Network Configuration
- Network Troubleshooting
Module 7: Network Services
- Network Services
- Host Sharing and Personal Firewall
Module 8: System Management
- Peripherals and Drivers
- Print and Scan
- System Troubleshooting
Average Salary for Skill: Apple OS X
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El Capitan 300: Managing and Deploying Apple Devices Course Overview:
Managing and Deploying Apple Devices is a two-day course for users who support Macintosh OS X or iOS mobile devices. Students will learn how to deploy new Macs and iOS-based devices and keep them managed and under control. You will learn how to use different methods for creating and deploying application installer packaged files, Configuration Profiles, supporting large numbers of devices, and how to set up and maintain a Mac server for overseeing the whole process. Instructors will also demonstrate and discuss other apps for assisting in day-to-day IT tasks.
El Capitan 300: Managing and Deploying Apple Devices Course Prerequisites:
Students who attend El Capitan 300 should have a basic working knowledge of the Mac. An iPad will be provided to the student for the duration of the class. Please note that for on-site assignments, iPads can be provided at an additional cost.
El Capitan 300: Managing and Deploying Apple Devices Course Outline:
Module 1: Deployment Concepts & Planning
- AppleID and iCloud
- Managed devices and Supervision
- Apple’s Deployment Programs
- Deployment Scenarios
- Network Considerations
- Security Considerations & Physical Logistics
Module 2: Installer Packages
- Packages & Metapackages
- Gatekeeper
- Package Utilities
Module 3: Imaging Apple Systems
- Forked Files, Bundles & Packages
- Disk Images
- AutoDMG & System Image Utility
Module 4: OS X Server
- Installation & Initial Setup
- SSL Security
- DNS
Module 5: Deploying Mac Systems
- Disk Utility
- NetInstall
- Deploy Studio
- Third-party solutions
Module 6: Managing Apple Devices
- Apple Configurator
- Apple Profile Manager
- App Distribution
- Third-party solutions
Module 7: Deploying iOS Devices
- Device Supervision
- Apple Configurator
Module 8: Software Updates & Caching
- Software update strategies
- Apple Software Update Server
- Caching Service
- Third-party solutions
Module 9: Remote Management
- Apple Remote Desktop
- BackToMyMac
- iTeleport
- SSH
Module 10: Enterprise Security
- Hidden Administrators
- FileVault Encryption
- Firmware Password
Average Salary for Skill: Apple OS X
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