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For more information or to register call 914-606-7300. The Peekskill Extension Center is located at 27. Division Street in Peekskill.
INTRO TO THE MAC (OSX)
Computer skills are essential for adults to function effectively today at home and work. Computer art and design programs require basic knowledge of a Macintosh operating system. This introductory class, for those new to the computer or to the Apple Operating System, explains the hardware and software. The course is intended for those with low computer literacy skills. Beginners learn basic skills, i.e. using a mouse, using menus and icons, managing files, folders and windows, and navigation in text. The use of floppy
and zip disks and printers are explained. $25.Sec. A: Wed., May 24, 6:30-9:30 pm. PE-P087
Sec. B: Fri., May 26, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. PE-P088
Sec. C: Wed., June 28, 6:30-9:30 pm. PE-P152
Sec. D: Fri., June 30, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. PE-P153
QUICKSTART TO PHOTO EDITING
Learn to use the latest version of Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop CS2, a powerful photo retouching software program. Includes a short history of photo imaging, imaging terminology, use of Photoshop in computer graphics imaging, use of image ready and output to web, preparing graphics for video from Photoshop and a hands-on exercise.
T/Th, July 11 & 13, 6:00-9:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). PE-P184
QUICKSTART TO ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS2
Explore Adobe Illustrator CS2, a powerful illustration and typography design tool for anyone with an inclination toward computer graphics, with new 3D and web features. Includes digital illustration, drawing tools, Bezier curves, fonts, a short history of type and computer illustration, use of Illustrator in graphic design, output to the web and video, the use of Illustrator in 3D,
and a hands-on exercise.
M/W, July 10 & 12, 6:00-9:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). PE-P185
QUICKSTART TO FINAL CUT PRO 5
Apple's Final Cut Pro is a professional non-linear editing solution that suites your Mac desktop and your home budget. Includes a short history of video editing, video terminology, use of Final Cut Video Suite to assemble media and edit clips together, use of time codes, marking in and out points, adding effects to video production, exporting your finished video to QuickTime movie
files, and a hands-on exercise.
M/W, July 17 & 19, 6:00-9:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). PE-P183
QUICKSTART TO ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS 6.5
Using Adobe After Effects in motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, DVD, and the web creates magic in the movies, and is available for your home studio. Includes an explanation of motion graphics, orientation to the interface and tools, an explanation of tweening and time-based graphics, and a hands-on exercise.
T/Th, July 18 & 20, 6:00-9:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). PE-P186
QUICKSTART TO DVD AUTHORING & CREATION
Using Apple’s DVD Studio Pro 4, a comprehensive and flexible DVD authoring package that has new transitions, superb HD to SD MPEG-2 encoding, Graphical View, support for all professional audio formats, including DTS, and integration with Final Cut Pro HD and Motion, students will dive right into DVD authoring and creation.
M/W, Jul. 24 & 26, 6:00-9:00 pm $150 (+ $50 lab fee). PE-P178
QUICKSTART TO ADOBE INDESIGN CS2
Adobe InDesign CS2 enables you to take advantage of the integrative power of CS2 and the dynamic nature of InDesign with its powerful print to web solution. Includes an overview of graphic layout and design, a short introduction to electronic prepress, an orientation to its interface and tools, importing graphics and text, and an introduction to output to web and XML.
M/W, July 24 & 26, 6:00-9:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). PE-P163
QUICKSTART TO MACROMEDIA FLASH Pro 8
Flash Pro 8 enables you to create animated vector graphics for the web. A quickstart to this tool includes an explanation of what Flash is, an orientation of the interface and tools, a short history of web animation, sample sites, and a hands-on exercise.
T/Th, July 25 & 27, 6:00-9:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). PE-P164
OPEN STUDIO ACCESS PACKAGE AT PEEKSKILL
The Peekskill Extension Center is an artist’s space and a friendly environment in which to work. The Center hosts six Apple post-production studios including a recording studio, a video lab, and a midi studio, and has multiple stations for batch capture and DVD burning. This package is for the professional or aspiring artist with competent computer skills who wants to continue to
develop a portfolio and use the Center’s resources. Note: interview with Director and Technical Support Manager required.
M/T/W/Th, 9:00 am-9:00 pm, June 5-Aug.17, Summer Package Fee $250. PE-P177
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