About the Autodesk Smoke 2012 - Other
This three-day hands-on course introduces key interface components, media management, editing essentials, color correction, basic animation techniques, keying and compositing in the Timeline. As well, the course provides an introduction to Action: Smokeâ??s powerful 3D compositing environment. The goal of this course is to enable editors and compositors to quickly learn the essential skills needed to use Smoke in the post-production industry as well as understand the concepts that will allow them to expand their skills while using Smoke in their daily work.
Objectives NAVIGATE the user interface IMPORT and ORGANIZE media PERFORM basic editing on the timeline APPLY and EDIT timeline effects COLOR CORRECT shots COMPOSITE multi-layer scene CREATE a basic 3D scene RENDER and EXPORT the final project This training combines and covers materials from the following courses:
Autodesk Smoke 2012 Advanced (2 days)
- Keying in Action
- Keying in Action, Keying Tips & Techniques, Advanced Garbage Masks and Rotoscoping
- Tracking & Stabilizing
- Auto-Stabilize a Shot, Tracking Options, Tracking Elements in Action, Tracking Garbage Masks, 4-Point tracking
- Advanced Color Correction
- Matching Shots in your Composite, Color Correction Techniques, Color Warper Selectives
- Advance 3D compositing
- Action 3D scene Settings, Surface Types, Warping Images, 3D Views, Cameras, 3D Model Import, Creating 3D Text, Lighting Techniques, Shading, Texture mapping, Motion Blur
- Paint & Retouch
- Paint Tools Overview, Retouch techniques, Auto Paint, Create Graphical Elements
Autodesk Smoke 2012 Fundamentals (3 days)
- NAVIGATE the user interface
- â?¢ IMPORT and ORGANIZE media
- â?¢ PERFORM basic editing on the timeline
- â?¢ APPLY and EDIT timeline effects
- â?¢ COLOR CORRECT shots
- â?¢ COMPOSITE multi-layer scene
- â?¢ CREATE a basic 3D scene
- â?¢ RENDER and EXPORT the final project
- Getting Started
- Start Smoke, EditDesk Overview, Interface Layouts, Player, Timeline Navigation, Keyboard Shortcuts, Exit Smoke
- Basic Editing
- Source/Record View, Source/Record Timeline, Overwrite Edits, Insert Edits, Editing Settings. Sliding clips, Trimming Clips, Heads & Tails, Cue Marks, Cuts & Editorial Dissolves
- Media Workflow (part1)
- Project & User, Library Interface, Import Media, Source and Record Areas, Starting a New Sequence, Saving your Work, Switch Project
- Timeline Effects
- Introduction to Soft FX, Resize FX, Timeline Controls, Introduction to the Color Corrector, Copy FX, Gap FX, Focus Point, Process FX
- Color Correction
- Introduction to the Color Warper, Matching Shots in the Timeline, Triptych View, Timeline FX vs. Desktop FX, Balance Shots
- Titling
- Introduction to the Text Effect, Introduction to keyframe animation, Timeline Versioning
- Media Management (part 2)
- User Preferences, Drag & Drop Conform, Organize Media, Sequence Workflow, Network Options
- Rendering
- Process and Output the Timeline
- Compositing on the Timeline
- Introduction to Axis FX, Vertical Editing, Matte Container, Axis Controls
- Keying
- Master Keyer introduction, Refine the Matte, Patching Techniques, Gmask Introduction, Tracking Introduction
- Introduction to 3D Compositing
- Introduction to Action, Interface Overview, Create a Multi-layer Composite Position Elements in the 3D Space, Multi-Viewports, Action Schematic, Render the Scene, Clip History
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Skills Assessment
We ensure your success by asking all students to take a FREE Skill Assessment test. These short, instructor-written tests are an objective measure of your current skills that help us determine whether or not you will be able to meet your goals by attending this course at your current skill level. If we determine that you need additional preparation or training in order to gain the most value from this course, we will tell you so right away. We will also recommend cost-effective solutions that you can use to get ready for the course.
Our required skill-assessments ensure that:
- All students in the class are at a comparable skill level, so the class can run smoothly without beginners slowing down the class for everyone else.
- NetCom students enjoy one of the industry's highest success rates, and pass rates when a certification exam is involved.
- We stay committed to providing you real value. Again, your success is paramount; we will register you only if you have the skills to succeed.
This assessment is for your benefit and best taken without any preparation or reference materials, so your skills can be objectively measured.
Take your FREE Skill Assessment test now.
Target Audience The course is designed for users who are knowledgeable of editing and compositing workflows but are novice to Smoke. Benefit of taking Autodesk Smoke 2012 - Other at NetCom
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Why Choose Autodesk Training at NetCom Learning?
As a recognition for training excellence, NetCom Learning was chosen by Microsoft as the 2007 Worldwide Learning Solutions Partner of the year out of 1400 training companies. In addition, we have won numerous other training awards for quality and customer satisfaction by CompTIA, EC-Council and other vendors. We are simply passionate about learning and achieving the highest customer satisfaction in your learning experience!
See the training value proposition below:
 NetCom Information Technology is an Autodesk Training Center (ATC). ATC is the premier training channel and delivery mechanism for Autodesk training content. As such, we are one of the only authorized training organizations that can market Autodesk training services and the only ones with access to Autodesk's Official Curriculum and latest technologies.
Autodesk Training Center (ATC) Value Proposition:
| Autodesk Training Center (ATC) |
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| Only Autodesk Certified Trainers are authorized to teach the class |
Non Certified Trainers can teach the course |
| Taught using Autodesk Official Training Courseware (AOTC), includes free evaluation software |
Do not have access to official courseware |
| Partners adhere to stringent Autodesk designated lab requirements |
Computer and lab equipment may not be up to requirements of course |
| Successful candidates are awarded Certificate of Completion directly from Autodesk |
Not authorized to issue Certificate of Completion |
| Overall, a better quality training experience |
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NetCom provides Authorized Training
NetCom Learning is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS), Cisco Learning Partner, CompTIA Platinum Partner, EC-Council Accredited Training Center, Adobe Authorized Training Center, Autodesk Authorized Training Center and many others. We are proud to offer the highest quality, authorized training solutions from our many partners for our customers.
See our comprehensive list of partner authorizations.
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Award winning, world-class Instructors
- Highly-skilled Autodesk Certified Instructor; working with Autodesk Softwares since 1993.
- Expert in AutoCAD, Autodesk 3DS, Autodesk Revit, Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, and Architectural Desktop.
- Authored course materials for numerous Autodesk courses.
Bio:
Joseph is an Autodesk Certified Instructor specializing in developing and teaching Autodesk courses, with a working knowledge of such products as AutoCAD, Autodesk 3DS, Autodesk Revit, Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, and Architectural Desktop.
In addition to teaching and developing courses for the past 10 years, Joseph has authored course materials for many AutoDesk courses. He is also well versed in Inventor 8 and 9.
Joseph demonstrates a straightforward, down-to-earth teaching style in order to reach students at widely differing levels of expertise. His extensive product knowledge and exuberant teaching style makes Joseph a consistently highly rated instructor at NetCom Learning.
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- Autodesk authority. Subject Matter Expert specializing in AutoCAD, Revit, 3D, and other Autodesk softwares with over 25 years of experience.
- More than 21 years of experience as a trainer.
- Highly rated instructor with all-time average student evaluation score of 8.7 out of 9.
Bio:
Roger is an Autodesk Certified Instructor with over 25 years of experience working with challenging projects in the management and support in Revit BIM, AutoCAD and 3DS Max Systems Applications for numerous Architectural and Interior Design Firms, Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing Companies. He is proficient in Advanced Visualization Design and is a specialist with analysis, customization, management and optimization of BIM Revit, AutoCAD and 3DS Max for best practices and standards procedures. Roger has been able to support and assist many firms in the field of Architectural Design in the past 20 years.
Roger is also a CTT+ certified, with a Bachelors degree in Computer Programming
and also holds a New York University Certification. In addition, he has also been an
instructor since 1990 with proven on-site and online training expertise.
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Actual Client Testimonials
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This was a great experience. It will be very beneficial to my career. I would suggest it to anyone who works with AutoCAD.
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May 02 2012 |
I enjoyed that the training wasn't just a color by the numbers coloring book, but an adaptive format.
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May 02 2012 |
I feel I learned a great deal about AutoCAD during this whole week. The instructor was very knowledgeable with the subject.
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May 02 2012 |
Very good technical info on subject. Instructor is well versed in AutoCAD.
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Feb 13 2012 |
I'm so pleased with the CAD training I received with my Instructor, Roger, that I'll write my Educational Consultant an email that she can use as a testimonial of the high quality of NetCom Training.
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Dec 05 2011 |
Everything was great; instructor, accommodations, food, etc.
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Aug 26 2011 |
I thought the training was a great awakening to adding and furthering my career growths and prospects. My next step will be to continue with AutoCAD and hopefully be able to utilize the facilities from time to time.
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I have been using AutoCad for several years now and have struggled badly. After this week of training I feel as if I have an extremely better understanding. My instructor Joe was awesome. He made everything seem easy. He is very knowledge in the software and I will recommend him to my co-workers.
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Awards won by NetCom
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