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Adobe Premiere Pro

Ascend Training @ 11 E Illinois, Chicago, IL

Learn the ins and outs of Adobe Premiere Pro, one of the most powerful motion graphics applications available. Learn how to import and create video files, edit rough cuts, work with transitions, color, opacity, Motion Paths, and special effects. Additionally, students will explore EncoreDVD, Adobe's DVD-authoring wonder, in a special one-day additional session, all bundled together in order that students get the best motion-graphics training experience...

(3) All levels 18 and older
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$1,999

4 sessions

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Premiere Pro Bootcamp

Ascend Training @ 11 E Illinois, Chicago, IL

Create professional videos for social media, broadcast or film with our Adobe Premiere Pro training! Learn to capture, import, edit and work with transitions.  Create complex titles, credits and animations incorporating different file formats from Photoshop and Illustrator. This comprehensive class will show you how to add audio tracks to your video to create dynamic, professional finished products. The Premiere Pro Workspace Sequencing...

(3) All levels 18 and older
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$1,999

4 sessions

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Premiere Pro Fundamentals

Ascend Training @ 11 E Illinois, Chicago, IL

Jump into video and learn how to create and edit complete video projects for the web, apps and production. Learn the best options for platforms like YouTube and Vimeo. Create transitions, titles and seamless compositions. Learn the basics of animation and motion graphics with Adobe After Effects. Intro to Premiere Pro Intro to Premiere Pro and the fundamentals of editing video. How is Premiere Pro different from After Effects? Understanding...

(3) Beginner 18 and older
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$699

2 sessions

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Adobe After Effects Level 1

Ascend Training @ 11 E Illinois, Chicago, IL

Learn to create visual effects and motion graphics with Adobe After Effects. Students will learn to develop video projects for the web and broadcast. Learn about the integrated vector paint tools with Photoshop-style brushes, motion tracking, Render Automation, keying, text effects, animation, masks. Introduction to After Effects After Effects Overview: Differences between previous versions and CC  What is After Effects for?  Versions...

(3) Beginner 18 and older
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$999

3 sessions

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Photoshop 2

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Take your Photoshop skills to the next level with this advanced class at a renowned institution. Discover the art of photo enhancement and manipulation, including black-and-white with color accents and old photo restoration. Unlock your creativity and master the world of abstract art creation. Prerequisite: Photoshop 1 or approval of instructor.

(122) Advanced 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$437

6 sessions

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Experience Design for Physical Space

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

As digital experiences expand beyond our browsers and into our physical environment, it is pivotal to understand the ways in which context informs interaction, narrative, and technology. This class is ideal for people interested in exploring the intersection of user experience, architecture, and code who would like to be equipped for projects in museum, retail, and service-oriented spaces.  Takeaways: How an experience in physical context...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Photoshop CS5 Introduction

ONLC Training Centers @ 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL

Photoshop CS5: Basic, ACA Edition, is the first in a series of courses that provide instruction on how to use Photoshop CS5 to create professional-looking images for both print and the Web. In this course, students will learn about image copyright, identify the components of the Photoshop environment, learn about the differences between raster and vector graphics, and learn how to use Adobe Bridge. Students will explore various methods of selecting...

(7) Beginner 18 and older
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$750

2 sessions

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Software Testing Using TFS 2018

ONLC Training Centers @ 1000 Essington Rd, Chicago, IL

This two-day course is designed for testers who need to gain a solid practical knowledge of testing applications using Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2018 or Visual Studio Team Services. The course focuses primarily on the use of the web-based Test Hub, with some topics including Microsoft Test Manager 2017. The course teaches you how to design test plans that include test cases, test suites, and test configurations. Best practices are also discussed,...

(7) Beginner 18 and older
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$1,495

4 sessions

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Design Your Dream Job (Full Day)

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

It has been a long year, and you have had it up to your ears with your boss and co-workers. Or, you might even like them, but you're ready to finally jump ship and start your own venture. Don't wait anymore. Give yourself a holiday gift and learn the steps to create your dream job now! In this daylong workshop, you will get a brief introduction to design thinking (the methodology we will use to learn and create in the class) and an overview of the...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom CC

ONLC Training Centers @ 1000 Essington Rd, Chicago, IL

Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom CC - Retouching for Photographers   Adobe software is virtually the same on the Mac and PC platforms. When taking this class from one of our locations, it will be taught using PC hardware with Windows software. Minor Mac keyboard and interface differences will be highlighted by the instructor. When taking this course from home or office, students can use either PC or Mac hardware to attached to the hosted...

(7) All levels 18 and older
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$1,195

3 sessions

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Advanced Sketch for UX

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

We will discuss best practices and do group exercises that will help make the collaborative design process more efficient. Participants will learn most commonly used Sketch plugins from Github and have access to a full list of all plugins available for use in future projects. We will go through several in-class individual exercises to set up developer-friendly layouts, practice using plugins, and export CSS attributes. General Assembly’s classes,...

(2637) Advanced 18 and older

Photoshop CC Advanced: Print and Photography

Global Knowledge

This course is an ideal combination of instructor-led demonstrations and hands-on practice that provides you with a thorough overview of Photoshop CC. What You'll Learn Cataloging your work Enhancing photos Who Needs to Attend Anyone involved with desktop publishing, multimedia design, web design, digital video editing, and other similar disciplines People who work with photographs Prerequisites Working knowledge of Mac OS X or Windows...

(12) Advanced 18 and older
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Advanced Adobe After Effects CC

Global Knowledge

This course provides videographers, graphic artists, and animators with experience using Adobe After Effects effectively and efficiently. What You'll Learn Incorporate text, graphics, and effects into your movies Menu and tools in After Effects Who Needs to Attend Video and animation professionals who need an advanced understanding of Adobe After Effects Prerequisites Practical working knowledge of Mac OS X or Windows Introduction to Adobe...

(12) Advanced 18 and older
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Adobe Photoshop Level 2

Ascend Training @ 11 E Illinois, Chicago, IL

This advanced, Adobe Photoshop training session will teach you complex professional techniques with layers, retouching, and create precise, high-quality images. Create stunning images using nondestructive filtering with Smart Objects. Use Vanishing Point and Puppet Warp for high-end manipulations. Record Actions and use Batch Process for multiple images. Create complex Layer and Vector masks using Refine Edge and Smart Radius. Prerequisites:...

(3) Advanced 18 and older
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$999

2 sessions

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Adobe After Effects Level 2

Ascend Training @ 11 E Illinois, Chicago, IL

Adobe After Effects is the industry leader for Video Compositing that allows you to create QuickTime movies for output on the Web, CD ROM, Monitor, or full-motion broadcast quality video for television. You will learn how to mix a number of still images together to create a moving texture. Placing Compositions into other Compositions, using Keyframes & Layers, and Effective Rendering techniques will also be covered.  Adobe After Effects...

(3) Intermediate 18 and older
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$999

2 sessions

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Photoshop CS5 Advanced

ONLC Training Centers @ 1800 Nations Dr, Chicago, IL

Photoshop CS5: Advanced, ACA Edition, is the second of three titles in this series. In this course, students will learn how to use color fills, gradients, patterns, and overlays. Students will also create layer masks, grayscale masks, and clipping masks to show or hide various parts of an image. Students will then learn how to create and edit paths and convert type to paths. In addition, students will learn how to apply a variety of creative effects,...

(7) Advanced 18 and older
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$750
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Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 2

ONLC Training Centers @ 1320 Tower Rd, Chicago, IL

Hone your Adobe Photoshop skills and learn advanced techniques in this fast-paced Level 2 course. Discover shortcuts and real-world tips to enhance your workflow and perfect your projects. Whether you're a PC or Mac user, this course will take your Photoshop abilities to the next level.

(7) Intermediate 18 and older
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$795

2 sessions

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Visual Design 101

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

The well-being of our employees, students, clients, instructors, and guests is our number one priority here at General Assembly. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very carefully and are adjusting delivery of our programs. Due to the current health concerns, all GA short-form events, workshops & bootcamps will temporarily be held online - including this one. Registered students will be notified 24 hours in advance of this program...

(2637) Beginner 18 and older

Adobe Photoshop Intro Training

Ledet Training @ 17 N State St, Illinois City, IL

Professional, top notch imagery is critical in differentiating your creative work from the others. Photoshop is a foundational tool for most creative projects and effective designers know Photoshop well. This class is an easy and fun way to learn layer basics, photo retouching and image editing. If you want to create great images, this is the place to start. What You Will Learn in This Photoshop Training Course: Workspace and Palettes in Photoshop...

Beginner 18 and older
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$895

2 sessions

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Adobe After Effects Training

Ledet Training @ 17 N State St, Illinois City, IL

Are you ready to create gorgeous visual effects and motion graphics that separate your work from the pack? Learn to create impressive, dynamic designs for commercial video and motion picture production, for the web, or for use in presentations and elearning material. Prerequisites for this After Effects Training Course This class is appropriate for novice users of After Effects. Experience with Photoshop or attendance of our Photoshop class will...

All levels 18 and older
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$1,295

3 sessions

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