ALT Systems is an Autodesk® Authorized Training Center offering training on visual effects, editing, and finishing products such as Autodesk®Flame® and Autodesk® Smoke®. We also provide training on The Pixel Farm's PF Clean. Our facility, located near the Burbank Airport in Sun Valley, California, is equipped with the latest technology and equipment. Our instructor-led sessions cover major product features and workflows and provide students with hands-on experience. Students learn to master essential techniques and gain the knowledge required to handle a project from start to finish. Training is available in a classroom setting for a small number of students and can be adapted to suit student needs.
AUTODESK SMOKE ONE-DAY TRAINING $250.00
Contact ALT Systems at (818) 504-6800 or training@altsystems.com for more information and class schedule.
This course is a good introduction to the interface of Autodesk® Smoke®, and includes exercises in compositing, color correction, animating text and editing. It is designed for students who have some knowledge of film or television practices, but are novices to Autodesk Smoke.
IMAGE
TOPIC
Assemble a Timeline
The Clip Library
Edit Clips to the Timeline
1. Timeline Navigation
2. The Player
3. Ripple and Snap
4. Gestural Trimming
Basic Color Correction
Applying Soft Effects
Using the Colour Warper™ Technology
Copying Soft Effects
Processing Effects
Advanced Color Correction
Creating Shapes in the GMask Tool
Using the Advanced Gradient
2-point Tracking
Creating Containers
Tilting and Animation
Using the Axis Editor
Animating Parameters
Creating Gap Effects
Fit-to-Fill Timewarp
Using Blending Modes
Multi-Resolution Key
Using the Master Keyer
Sampling and Shrinking
Color-Correct Front Tool
Using the Vectorscope
Resize Tool for Multi-Res
Action Compositing
Leading Clips in Action
Keying and Garbage Masking
Copying Sub-Module Setups in Action
Deforming 3D Surfaces (Bicubics)
Animating Virtual Cameras
Batch FX
Creating a "Post" BatchFX
Adding Nodes to the Batch Schematic
Viewing Effects in Context
Saving Clips
AUTODESK SMOKE LEVEL 1 CLASS (5-DAY CLASS) $2500.00
Contact ALT Systems at (818) 504-6800 or training@altsystems.com for more information or a course outline.
This course introduces the finishing workflow in Autodesk® Smoke®. It is designed for editors with little or no previous exposure to Autodesk Smoke and covers key interface components, media management, editing essentials, special effects, and compositing features in Autodesk Smoke.
AUTODESK FLAME ONE-DAY TRAINING $250.00
Contact ALT Systems at (818) 504-6800 or training@altsystems.com for more information and class schedule.
This course provides an introductory look at many typical workflows in Autodesk® Flame®. Students can get familiar with the Desktop and Libraries, create a simple composition with imported Photoshop files, create a text effect, use lighting in Action and work with 3D objects in a compositing environment.
SECTION
TOPIC
What is the Desktop
Desktop
1. Save to library
2. How to access libraries and load clips to the desktop
3. How to navigate on the desktop (reels - player)
4. How to save to library
Creating a Simple Composition with Photoshop Imported Files
Adobe PSD Import
Batch
Action
1. Expression
2. Motion Blur
3. How to process
Creating Simple and Cool Text FX
Batch History
Batch workflow (filter - logic ops - optics, CC)
Lunch
Creating a Mood for a Scene
Action - more in details
1. Shading & Lights in Action
2. Extended bicubic and magnet
3. Import 3D model (moon)
Light - projection of 'welcome' to the moon
Creating a Complex Multi-layer Composition
Action - more in details
1. Basic displacement mapping - people
Master Keyer - how to fine tune a key with matte
Color Warper - color matching shots - how to copy CW to clips easily
Adding 3D Object Using 3D Tracker
3D Tracker
AUTODESK FLAME LEVEL 1 CLASS (5-DAY CLASS) $2500.00
Contact ALT Systems at (818) 504-6800 or training@altsystems.com for more information or a course outline.
This course introduces the artist to the fundamentals of Autodesk® Flame®. It is designed for artists with little or no previous exposure to Autodesk® Flint® or Autodesk Flame, and for those considering purchasing this world-class compositing and finishing system. The course introduces key interface components, media management, editing essentials, color correction, and keying in Action.
CUSTOMIZED PRIVATE TRAINING $500.00 per day
ALT Systems offers customized training, tailoring the instruction to student needs. Whether you are a junior Autodesk Smoke or Autodesk Flame artist wanting to increase your skill set, or a veteran artist who is interested in spending time learning new features that will speed up your workflow and allow you to expand your creative toolset, we can accommodate you. Our comfortable training facility is an excellent learning environment equipped with the latest software.
Contact ALT Systems at (818) 504-6800 or training@altsystems.com to schedule a date for customized private training.
ON-SITE CUSTOMIZED TRAINING $1200.00 per day (up to three students)
Training at your facility allows us to cater to your specific requirements. We can customize a curriculum to fit your needs, providing the most effective results for your training investment. We are also able to run the structured courses we offer at ALT Systems at your company's location.
Contact ALT Systems at (818) 504-6800 or training@altsystems.com to schedule a date for on-site customized private training.
