Education
21 Years of Apple Evolution
Saturday, March 15, 2008
It really is pretty interesting to see the "big" picture. Be sure to click on the graphic so you can zoom in and view.
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Aperture 2 – What's in it for You?
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
“Fully updated for Aperture 2, this comprehensive book-DVD training combo starts with the basics of image management and takes you step by step all the way through Aperture's powerful photo-editing, image-retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features. Aperture 2's new features are completely covered, including a new RAW-image processing engine, a streamlined interface, powerful new adjustment tools, and added integration with Mac OS X and other Apple products for instant web publishing and one-click portfolio syncing. Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 2 delivers comprehensive training - the equivalent of a two-day course - in one project-based book. You'll learn time-saving techniques for sorting, ranking, and organizing images, effective methods for correcting and enhancing images, plus efficient ways to display images for client review, apply metadata, update your online portfolio automatically, and much more. Real-world exercises feature professional photography from a variety of genres, including photo-journalism, sports, wedding, commercial, and portraiture. All the files you need to complete the exercises are included on the DVD.”
And by fully-updated... its a completely new book with all-new photos and a ton of cool new things.
In the meantime... check out these free online videos and my review: Top 10 Reasons To Upgrade to Aperture 2.
Richard Harrington on the Plugged-In Podcast
Sunday, February 17, 2008
- Coby Rich – Sorenson Media
- Larry O'Connor – Other World Computing
- Richard Harrington – RHED Pixel
- Jon Schilling – CalDigit
- Marlon Braccia – Shiva Entertainment
You can listen to the show here
Adobe Photoshop CS3 ACE Exam Available
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Educators Scholarships to Photoshop World
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Photoshop World Conference & Expo – April 2-4, 2008 – Orlando, Fl
The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), today announced a call for nominations for its third annual Dean Collins Educational Scholarship for 2008. The Dean Collins Educational Scholarship is awarded annually to one high school or college educator nominated by his/her student(s) to provide the recipient an opportunity to attend NAPP’s annual convention – Photoshop World Conference & Expo. The scholarship also includes round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, a one-year NAPP membership, and subscription to Photoshop User magazine.
The deadline to submit nominations for the Dean Collins Educational Scholarship is Friday, February 29, 2008.
Design Police Strike Back
Friday, January 25, 2008
Useful New Book on Final Cut Pro Workflow
Friday, January 04, 2008
“Today's digital production tools empower the small team to produce multimedia projects that formerly required large teams. Orchestrating a production requires more than proficiency with the postproduction tools. Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook offers a cookbook of postproduction workflows that teams can follow to deliver an array of products to their clients. It describes appropriate postproduction workflows, team roles and responsibilities, and required equipment for some of the most common media productions.”
With an easy style and great depth, Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook is an enjoyable and important read. Osder and Carman offer a diverse background and extensive experience with Final Cut Pro.
New Resource Site Launches – Final Cut Help
Thursday, January 03, 2008
I've launched a new
resource site called Final Cut Help to offer you more
news on Final Cut Studio as well as centralize all of
my Final Cut resources and training products. Here
are a few things you may like.
As always... comments and requests are very welcome.
- Tip of the Week – Thanks to Focal Press
- Podcasts – Back Episodes and New Subscriptions
- Forums – In partnership with Creative Cow
- Conferences – New Events and Notes from previous classes
- Blog – For all the latest news
As always... comments and requests are very welcome.
New Training Site Launches
Friday, December 28, 2007
Congrats to Scott Kelby
and Kelby Training for launching a new online
training site. The subscription site is a great value
and offers a lot of great training on software.
Coverage is mostly Adobe tools... but I have a few
titles in the works with them that will also cover
Apple software.
Q.
Before
we get started; do I have to read all this stuff, or
do you have a quick video clip that explains it all?
A. Yup, we sure do. Here’s the link.
Q. So what is subscription-based online training?
A. In the past, we’ve offered online training courses, and it was always “Pay as you go” (basically, you’d pay individually for each class you took). But now you can pay one annual subscription fee and then you have unlimited access to all our online classes.
Q. You said this is amazingly affordable. OK, how affordable is it?
A. Our annual subscription is only $199, or you can pay $19.95 a month. By contrast our online classes used to be around $70.00 each. If you took just three classes, you were already paying more than our new subscription tuition. Now, you get unlimited access, all year long, for only $199. That’s just 55¢ a day, for unlimited access to the best Photoshop and photography teachers on the planet.
Q. What makes you guys different?
A. We knew we had to do something really special to stand out from the other online training options, so we asked ourselves what is the single most important aspect of any online course. Is it the topics? The price? The technology? The quantity? The look? What is it? We think the single most important thing is “The teacher.” It’s who you’re learning from, and their connection with the students. It’s their passion, their knowledge, their ability to communicate and share in a way that makes sense, that’s engaging, and even fun. That’s why we built our entire program around one thing; bringing you nothing but the very best teachers on the planet. Period.
Q. If the teacher provides files for us to practice along with, can we download them, or do we have to pay extra?
A. You get ‘em without any extra fees whatsoever. It’s part of your subscription.
Q. Can I get a sneak peek at how it all works? How about letting me try a couple of lessons?
A. Sure, why not. Head over to the KelbyTraining site, and click the “Try it Now (Free)” link at the top. You can watch the first three lessons from any of the classes to get a sense of what we’re doing, how the player works, and stuff like that.
A. Yup, we sure do. Here’s the link.
Q. So what is subscription-based online training?
A. In the past, we’ve offered online training courses, and it was always “Pay as you go” (basically, you’d pay individually for each class you took). But now you can pay one annual subscription fee and then you have unlimited access to all our online classes.
Q. You said this is amazingly affordable. OK, how affordable is it?
A. Our annual subscription is only $199, or you can pay $19.95 a month. By contrast our online classes used to be around $70.00 each. If you took just three classes, you were already paying more than our new subscription tuition. Now, you get unlimited access, all year long, for only $199. That’s just 55¢ a day, for unlimited access to the best Photoshop and photography teachers on the planet.
Q. What makes you guys different?
A. We knew we had to do something really special to stand out from the other online training options, so we asked ourselves what is the single most important aspect of any online course. Is it the topics? The price? The technology? The quantity? The look? What is it? We think the single most important thing is “The teacher.” It’s who you’re learning from, and their connection with the students. It’s their passion, their knowledge, their ability to communicate and share in a way that makes sense, that’s engaging, and even fun. That’s why we built our entire program around one thing; bringing you nothing but the very best teachers on the planet. Period.
Q. If the teacher provides files for us to practice along with, can we download them, or do we have to pay extra?
A. You get ‘em without any extra fees whatsoever. It’s part of your subscription.
Q. Can I get a sneak peek at how it all works? How about letting me try a couple of lessons?
A. Sure, why not. Head over to the KelbyTraining site, and click the “Try it Now (Free)” link at the top. You can watch the first three lessons from any of the classes to get a sense of what we’re doing, how the player works, and stuff like that.
Useful Article on Photoshop Automation
Friday, November 16, 2007
• Photoshop Automation Techniques
If you want a lot more on using Photoshop for Video, be sure to check out the book Photoshop for Video from Focal Press.
European Radio Conference
Friday, November 09, 2007
Podcast Compression Techniques
Beyond Audio – Using Enhanced Audio and Video in your Podcast Feed
Want to Win Some Free Photo Gear? Then Check Out the $1,000 Question.
Saturday, November 03, 2007
You vote for the best answer (pick me) and a chance to win the prizes.
The contest:
Go to peachpit.com/1000dollarquestion and vote for your favorite digital photography package—compiled by our author experts. You’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win the package that you vote for. We’ll choose one winner out of all entries.
Contest ends December 31, 2007.
Free Online Seminar at Adobe.com – Sign Up for Your Spot
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Adobe is
offering a free class that you can take on using
Photoshop with their video products. It's a live
online seminar and I highly encourage you
to sign up in
advance.
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Working with Photoshop Extended to use with Premiere Pro and After Effects
Join Richard Harrington, author of Photoshop for Video and Understanding Adobe Photoshop, contributing author for After Effects On the Spot, After Effects at Work, and Broadcast Graphics on the Spot, to learn how to prepare your digital images for video. Using the best professional techniques, bring your still images to life using Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 and Adobe After Effects CS3. Richard is also the host of the weekly show, Photoshop for Video and runs a blog with the same name at www.PhotoshopforVideo.com.
When: Thursday, November 15, 2007 10:30 AM-12:00 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada).
Where: online & telephone
Sign Up: www.adobe.com/go/dveseminars
New Books on iLife 08 and iWork 08
Monday, October 22, 2007
The Insomnia Film Festival is Back
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
The Insomnia Film Festival is back—and while the world sleeps, you could be making film history. Calling all high school and college filmmakers.
At 9:00 a.m. on October 13, you’ll get the green light: The requirements for the 2007 Insomnia Film Festival will be posted at www.apple.com/go/insomnia, and your team will have 24 hours to write, cast, shoot, edit, score, and upload your movie.
Once the films are in, your friends, family, and adoring fans will be able to watch them online and rate their favorites. The 25 entries with the highest rating on November 9 at 12:00 a.m. EST will be screened by industry professionals, including Barry Sonnenfeld, James Mangold, and Nora Ephron.
If your film is the biggest hit with either the public or the pros, each member of your team will receive a MacBook Pro, Final Cut Studio 2, Logic Studio, and Shake so you can get started on that first sequel. How’s that for a Hollywood ending?
Notes from Podcast Expo
Saturday, September 29, 2007
If you came to either of my classes at Podcast and New Media Expo. I just wanted to offer you the handouts and resources. Heck.. even if you missed the show you might like these.
CLASS ONE – Field Production Strategies for Video Podcasting
The rules of the studio don't apply the same in the field. In this session you will learn how to properly capture your video content outside of a controlled environment and unpredictable lighting and background noise. You also learn how to achieve the best results when encoding files for various output devices. See how the experts retain overall quality with an overview of the latest methods and technologies. This session will also share best practices for multi-camera productions.
• Slides
• Multicamera Advice for FInal Cut Pro
• Production Resources
CLASS Two – Creating a Graphic Identity for Your Podcast
Designing a look and feel for your show is essential. Here are some slides with work samples included. We took a look at the following Shows – Final Cut Help, Understanding Adobe Photoshop, Secrets of Style with Kim Foley, On Software, and Photoshop for Video.
• Slides
• Reference Books
Free Classes on Podcasting
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Podango, the online video and audio network that enables publishers and advertisers to “get heard” by today’s hard-to-reach, niche audiences, is heralding a wide range of topics and speakers. They include: new media pioneer Scott Bourne, host of The Apple Phone Show; Paige Heninger and Gretchen Vogelzang, hosts of MommyCast; as well as Jason Van Orden, David Lawrence and others. Speakers will share ideas for building and monetizing audiences in today’s niche-oriented, interest-driven new media marketplace. Read More...
Adobe Premiere Elements and Photoshop Elements Released
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
If you are a Windows user who likes to fix up their photos and video... then you should check out the new releases from Adobe. There are very solid releases with a lot of cool features. I created a few free tutorials on Premiere Elements (I love the YouTube publishing feature). You can check them out here and also learn more about Photoshop Elements.
Learn More in iWork 08
Monday, September 24, 2007
Podango, the online video and audio network that enables publishers and advertisers to “get heard” by today’s hard-to-reach, niche audiences, is heralding a wide range of topics and speakers. They include: new media pioneer Scott Bourne, host of The Apple Phone Show; Paige Heninger and Gretchen Vogelzang, hosts of MommyCast; as well as Jason Van Orden, David Lawrence and others. Speakers will share ideas for building and monetizing audiences in today’s niche-oriented, interest-driven new media marketplace. Read More...
Missed an Episode of Understanding Adobe Photoshop?
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Podango, the online video and audio network that enables publishers and advertisers to “get heard” by today’s hard-to-reach, niche audiences, is heralding a wide range of topics and speakers. They include: new media pioneer Scott Bourne, host of The Apple Phone Show; Paige Heninger and Gretchen Vogelzang, hosts of MommyCast; as well as Jason Van Orden, David Lawrence and others. Speakers will share ideas for building and monetizing audiences in today’s niche-oriented, interest-driven new media marketplace. Read More...
A New Blog on Digital Video
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Podango, the online video and audio network that enables publishers and advertisers to “get heard” by today’s hard-to-reach, niche audiences, is heralding a wide range of topics and speakers. They include: new media pioneer Scott Bourne, host of The Apple Phone Show; Paige Heninger and Gretchen Vogelzang, hosts of MommyCast; as well as Jason Van Orden, David Lawrence and others. Speakers will share ideas for building and monetizing audiences in today’s niche-oriented, interest-driven new media marketplace. Read More...
New Podcast on Everything Adobe
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Podango, the online video and audio network that enables publishers and advertisers to “get heard” by today’s hard-to-reach, niche audiences, is heralding a wide range of topics and speakers. They include: new media pioneer Scott Bourne, host of The Apple Phone Show; Paige Heninger and Gretchen Vogelzang, hosts of MommyCast; as well as Jason Van Orden, David Lawrence and others. Speakers will share ideas for building and monetizing audiences in today’s niche-oriented, interest-driven new media marketplace. Read More...
New Podcast Series on Microsoft Emerging Technology
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
My company
recently produced a new podcast series called
OnMicrosoft (and yes, its about Microsoft). Here's
the official blurb.
OnMicrosoft—Each week, we will talk to some of the IT Pro and Developer community's leading experts about a wide range of programming, systems, and software issues. Our interviews include talks with Microsoft’s Program Manager on the .NET Framework- Brad Abrams, Connected Systems Division Architect at Microsoft- Chris Anderson, Wintellect Co-Founder- Jeff Prosise, and Group Product Manager at Microsoft- Brian Goldfarb. With discussions on topics including ASP.NET AJAX, Silverlight, PowerShell WPF, Orcas and SharePoint, we have something for professionals working in every part of the industry.
You can check it out in iTunes by clicking here – Video Feed or Audio Feed.
OnMicrosoft—Each week, we will talk to some of the IT Pro and Developer community's leading experts about a wide range of programming, systems, and software issues. Our interviews include talks with Microsoft’s Program Manager on the .NET Framework- Brad Abrams, Connected Systems Division Architect at Microsoft- Chris Anderson, Wintellect Co-Founder- Jeff Prosise, and Group Product Manager at Microsoft- Brian Goldfarb. With discussions on topics including ASP.NET AJAX, Silverlight, PowerShell WPF, Orcas and SharePoint, we have something for professionals working in every part of the industry.
You can check it out in iTunes by clicking here – Video Feed or Audio Feed.
Great Tutorial on Putting AE to a DVD
Thursday, February 15, 2007
CES Handouts are Now Online
Monday, January 15, 2007
Thanks for being patient (its been a whirlwind of CES, Macworld, and family time).
I finally have the majority of my CES Handouts online. You can access them here or in the Conference Handouts section.
01 Creating Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint 2007
02 Planning your Digital Video Project
03 Using Rich Media to Attract Customers
04 Blogging and Podcasting PDF | Audio
05 Photos and Video on the Web | Video Notes
Enjoy!
Free Online Class on Designing HD Graphics
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Enjoy!
Photoshop for Video Forum Launches
Saturday, January 06, 2007
I hope you enjoy this new service and feel free to drop me a line with comments or suggestions.
New Photoshop CS3 Online Learning Center
Saturday, December 16, 2006
These guys have good stuff and can be commended for making the bulk of it free to new users. Be sure to check it out and explore new options. You may also want to Join NAPP for access to a wealth of other online materials and training.
Photoshop CS3 Public Beta Available on Friday – New Podcast Today
Thursday, December 14, 2006
If you are looking for some training, here's two places to start:
Photoshop CS3 Sneak Peek – On the Web – On iTunes
Photoshop CS3 Learning Center – On the Web
GV Expo Class Notes Are Live
Saturday, December 09, 2006
If you wanted to take advantage of our DVD discount (10% off at VASST.com) be sure to enter the code GVEXPO at check out.
I Have a Present for You... UPDATE
Friday, December 08, 2006
I promise some really cool free downloads that you'll want to get. A certain legal document prevents me from leaking any details, but you will NOT want to miss what I have in store. Trust me... GRIN.
Adobe Releases New Articles on Digital Photography
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Podcasting Field Production – New Slides Posted from DV Expo
Thursday, November 16, 2006
A Truly Amazing Comic (On Copyright)
Thursday, November 16, 2006
The Director’s Cut – Now Available
Sunday, November 12, 2006
New Video Screen Capture Tool – iShowU
Sunday, November 05, 2006
