Alright, you discovered iMovie was not enough for your editing needs and from the description of Final Cut Express you knew this should be the right choice BUT you discovered there is a much bigger learning curve. This class is for you, call to reserve your spot for in our next class. Please see prices and description on our schedule.
Final Cut Studio Master Certification
Obtain your certification in Final Cut Pro 6, DVD Studio Pro 4, Motion 3, Sountrack Pro 2, and Color and you will be able to use the logo for "Final Cut Studio 2 Master" on business cards, web site, and other promotional items. Separately these certifications would cost $6500. Preregister for all the classes and we will give you a price of $5000 which includes test fees, and the books/DVDs. If you need to reschedule a class we will work with you to give you priority status for the upcoming classes. You are able to complete the classes anytime over the next 13 months. Call David at 888 325-4600 to find out more about this new certification offered by Apple.
What does certification do for me?
#1 - Most importantly you will have a solid foundation for mastery of the entire Final Cut Studio.
#2 -
You will also have access to certified logos that may be placed on business cards, web sites, and other promotional materials.
#3 -
You can request to be placed on Apple's web site with your web site, email, and phone number for contact info.
#4 - You will receive certificates suitable for framing.
#5 - This is Apple's official certification program. The high standards and consistancy is worldwide and allows clients and prospective employers to trust your capabilities.
Discovery Tools also teaches work flow and other trade secrets and provides a lot of valuable consulting during your time with us.
Call now and we will do our best to facilitate a schedule that works best for you.
Logic Pro 8 classes now available!
Apple has taken $1800 worth of software and has made it the best value in music software by lowering the price to $500 for Logic 8 Studio. Be among the first to use the redesigned Logic Pro 8 with everything you need to create, perform and record your music. Introducing your MainStage, your new live rig with a revolutionary interface designed to let you bring software instruments and effects to the stage. Studio Instruments produce and play nearly any sound imaginable with the largest set of instrument plug-ins available in a single box. Studio Effects from vintage compressors to amp models, 80 effect plug-ins give you a wide variety of ways to craft distinctive sound. Studio Sound Library with 18,000 Apple Loops, 2400 channel strip settings, and 1300 sampled instruments provide infinite possibilities for making your music.
Shake for Editors
A three day workshop that teaches how to use Shake to vastly improve your video in ways you wouldn't believe possible. Call us today for more information or send an email to info@discoverytools.com. Previously priced at $3000, contact us to learn how you can obtain the application Shake for only $250 when you register for our class. Shake has been used within more movies winning the special effects category of the Academy Awards than any other program.
Discovery Tools was among the first training
centers to be fully certified for the new pro media applications
announced at NAB 2007. All of our workshops will now include
the latest software and also include OS X 10.5.1 Leopard to include
tips on new workflow enhancements.
Photoshop is at the heart of media prepreation.Take the course
that gives tips for your video & DVD productions. Special
pricing is available now for our next class, call now!
Motion 3 classes are now available, sign up for certification
on this award winning motion graphics application, now suitable
for film. Never before has this kind of real-time performance
been possible on a personal computer.
Our Seattle classes are close to Seattle Center at the Guitar Center Annex only two blocks south of Lake Union at the corner of Mercer and Westlake Avenue. We have free parking on the rooftop and the South Lake Union Tram travels to Westlake Center for shopping.
Portland classes are held
at Pony Soldier Best Western Inn two exits south of Portland
International Airport on I-205. Also please visit our class
schedule to see other classes offered this spring and find
out about multiple discounts.
DiscoveryTools
offers a wide variety of classes that can be taken by novices and experts
alike. Choose from the following classes:
At
DiscoveryTools we pride ourselves in building the foundation for helping
you discover your potential with technology. We also enjoy a student
pass ratio above 95%. Call us for special pricing on testing and to arrange a convenient time for you.
David Putman~President
PDXFCPUG
Portland Final Cut Pro
User Group
Scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, from 6:15 - 8:30 PM at PCC Cascade Campus
The meetings have been very successful. Please go to the official web site at www.pdxfcpug.com for more details.
SEAFCPUG
Seattle Final Cut Pro
User Group
Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, March 5,
at 7:00 PM
Consistent, great tutorials and social networking. www.seafcpug.org for more details.
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New
Trainers for New Classes!
DiscoveryTools
is bringing in best of class trainers:
David Putman is among the elite few trainers in the world who hold the Apple Master Trainer designation. President and Owner of Discovery Tools since 2000, David was one of the early adopters of the first non-linear digital editing. He taught numerous workshops and consulted with Apple's education market. His real life production experience has refined his teaching to include real world production work flow techniques not found in other teaching venues. Client list includes, NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, ESPN, Boeing, Symbol (a subsidiary of Ralph Lauren) numerous Federal and State governent departments and many local businesses.
Doug Zangar, our Logic Instructor has worked with Pavarotti, Carol Channing
(Hello Dolly), Vic Damone, Diahann Carrol, Steve Allen, Pat Boone, Roger
Williams, The 5th Dimension, the Shirelles, the Drifters and the Clayton/Hamilton
Big Band. He has performed at private functions for such luminaries
as Paloma Picasso, Alexander Julian, Bill Gates, and Vanna White. He
also recorded with the Jazz Police on two CDs as a featured soloist.
Damian Allen, the author of the Motion ProTraining Series book teaches a 4 day session on Shake. Reserve your seats early
as classes are limited in size!
Ric Kasnoff is an award winning photographer and veteran Photoshop specialist
that will be teaching Photoshop for Editors. Ric travels worldwide for
his photography and training.
"Thanks
for the great job teaching us how to use Final Cut Pro. Since
taking your course I have made video presentations for my classes,
principal, school board and the community. You provided the right
mix of instruction and participation to allow me to learn the
features of FCP in short order. The workshop was well organized,
clearly presented and tuned to the level of the participants.Your
class on the use of Final Cut Pro was wonderful, Great job!
You
continue to be a great resource even after the completion
of the class by answering numerous technical questions via
email and phone. I plan to tell anyone who wants to produce
high quality, professional level video to just take your class!"
Chuck Caley, Toledo School District
"I
was frustrated with trying to teach myself from books and trial
and error. Your classes have given me the foundation for mastering
Apple's Pro Media Family. Thank you for bringing such high quality
classes to our area and not only giving me confidence with using
them but also helping me pass the official certification exams!"
– Jeff Sloan
You
have 4 options! We offer classes at Guitar Center in Seattle, WA; in Portland, OR near the Airport; or in Spokane, WA. We can make it convenient for you and come to
your location with our own portable Mac or Windows lab with wireless
networking.
Free Classes
DiscoveryTools
is offering free introduction classes. To find out how you can
take the opportunity to improve your professional skills visit
one of the presentations scheduled below.