In Final Cut Pro 5 Beyond the Basics, author and professional video editor Larry Jordan expands beyond the material covered in Final Cut Pro 5 Essential Editing and Final Cut Pro 5 Essential Effects by teaching advanced techniques for working with audio, motion effects, filter effects, color and more. Larry begins with tips for working more efficiently with the interface and tools and then moves on to advanced editing, nesting sequences and clip management strategies. Using Color Keying features to remove backgrounds, editing multi-track audio and audio effects, color correction and troubleshooting problems are also covered. Exercise files accompany the training videos, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.

Final Cut Pro 5 Beyond the Basics

Larry Jordan

Lynda.com, Inc.

<p>CSS gives Web designers control over the appearance of their web sites by separating the visual presentation from the content. It lets them easily make minor changes to a site or perform a complete overhaul of the design. In <i>CSS Site Design</i>, instructor and leading industry expert Eric Meyer reviews the essentials of CSS, including selectors, the cascade, and inheritance. The training also covers how to build effective navigation, how to lay out pages, and how to work with typography, colors, backgrounds, and white space. Using a project-based approach, Eric walks through the process of creating a Web page, while teaching the essentials of CSS along the way. By the end of the training, viewers will have the tools to master professional site design. Exercise files accompany the training videos, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.</p>

CSS Web Site Design

Eric Meyer

After teaching the fundamentals of this powerful application in FileMaker Pro 8.5 Essential Training, author Cris Ippolite continues his comprehensive training with FileMaker Pro 8.5 Beyond the Basics. Taking it beyond the program s essentials, this set of tutorials covers topics as varied as data modeling, defining fields using aggregate functions, summarizing with multiple variables, and networking with FileMaker Server. We recommend that users new to FileMaker complete FileMaker Pro 8.5 Essential Training before watching this title. Exercise files are included with the tutorial.Topics Include:Data modelingGoing beyond basic database relationshipsCalculation functionsCreating sophisticated reportsKey script stepsDesigning intuitive searchesConverting older files to 8.5Sharing a database on a networkDuration: 7 hoursOn 1 CD-ROM

FileMaker Pro 8.5 Beyond the Basics

Education & Teaching

Cris Ippolite

Schools & Teaching

Ruby on Rails Essential Training

Kevin Skoglund

From a new interface to timesaving content galleries, the latest version of Word brings a lot to the table. Instructor David Rivers explains each of its new features and attributes, from understanding and navigating its new interface, to using new formatting controls and extensive page layout techniques. Whether new to Word or wanting to learn about the new version, Rivers gives insight for increased productivity and professional documents with Word 2007. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.Topics Include:Understanding and navigating the Word 2007 interfaceCreating and saving documentsFormatting text and paragraphsModifying the work environmentProofing and editing documentsCreating tables and chartsEditing and organizing Building BlocksSorting text, numbers, and table dataCreating, playing and editing macrosWorking with illustrationsPrinting and sharing documentsDuration: 7 hoursOn 2 CD-ROMs

Word 2007 Essential Training

David Rivers

In Flash CS3 Professional Essential Training, instructor Rich Shupe delves into the key aspects of working with Flash CS3 to create professional animations, design interactive websites, and incorporate audio and video into self-contained presentations. The training covers using the drawing and color tools, mastering the essentials of animation, and working with type, graphics, sound, and video. Rich also introduces the essentials of working with ActionScript 3.0. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.Topics Include:Customizing the Flash CS3 workspaceDrawing with pencil and line toolsUsing the color mixerNesting and breaking apart symbolsAdding, deleting, and grouping layersTesting and publishing filesImporting images and image compressionTweening gradientsControlling text appearanceUsing filters and blend modesAdding sound and videoIntroducing ActionScript 3.0Duration: 8 hoursOn 2 CD-ROMs

Flash CS3 Professional Essential Training

Computers & Technology

Rich Shupe

Web Development & Design

In Mac OS X Server 10.5 Leopard Essential Training, instructor Sean Colins explains the three types of Leopard servers (Advanced, Workgroup, and Standard), and shows how to set up a server environment and configure each of the major services. The tutorial breaks down this complicated subject and focuses on the elements that are essential to getting up and running. This title is ideal for experienced administrators who want a primer of the changes in Mac OS X Server, or new server administrators looking for a complete and detailed walk through on how to set up a Mac OS X Server.

Mac OS X Server 10.5 Leopard Essential Training

Sean Colins

Painter X Essential Training

John Derry

Drupal is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) for a variety of platforms. It has a robust user community and easy-to-use administration features. Drupal Essential Training covers all the important aspects of installing, configuring, customizing, and maintaining a Drupal-powered website. Instructor Tom Geller explores blogs, discussion forums, member profiles, and other features while demonstrating the steps required to make Drupal perform. He also teaches fundamental concepts and skills along the way, including installation, backups, and updates; security and permissions; flexible page layouts and CSS; menu navigation; and performance monitoring and disaster recovery. He also discusses how to select and install the community-supported modules that further expand Drupal's capabilities, and gives experienced PHP programmers tips on customizing page templates. Example files accompany the course.   Topics Include:   Understanding the inner workings of Drupal Creating stories, pages, blogs, forums, and polls Managing users and comments Setting and customizing themes Exchanging content via RSS Stopping comment spam with a CAPTCHA Launching a site and joining the Drupal community   Duration: 7 hours  On 1 DVD-ROM   System Requirements   Macintosh Requirements   OS 10.3.9 or higher DVD-ROM drive 1024x768 resolution 24-bit video support QuickTime 7 or higher   Windows Requirements   XP or Vista DVD-ROM Drive 1024x768 resolution 24-bit video support PC sound card/speakers QuickTime 7 or higher (included) .NET 2.0 or higher (included)

Drupal Essential Training

Tom Geller

AutoCAD 2009 sports cutting-edge features and a brand new interface, making it the perfect opportunity for those with no prior drafting experience to learn AutoCAD from the ground up. In AutoCAD 2009 Essential Training, Jeff Bartels gives a thorough explanation of the interface and explains the commands in the same order they would be encountered in a typical workflow. He discusses each concept using simple line work, and then applies it to a real-world example. The course is 'industry neutral,' meaning the skills and techniques can be applied to any drafting discipline: architectural, mechanical, civil, or design. Example files accompany the course.   Topics Include:   Learning the fundamentals of drawing Mastering specialized draw commands Controlling units and accuracy Making modifications to existing geometry Annotating and dimensioning Creating reusable content Plotting drawings using layouts Sharing data with others   Duration: 7 hours  On 1 CD-ROM   System Requirements   Macintosh Requirements   OS 10.3.9 or higher DVD-ROM drive 1024x768 resolution 24-bit video support QuickTime 7 or higher   Windows Requirements   XP or Vista DVD-ROM Drive 1024x768 resolution 24-bit video support PC sound card/speakers QuickTime 7 or higher (included) .NET 2.0 or higher (included)

AutoCAD 2009 Essential Training

Jeff Bartels

Graphics & Design

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