Introducing the Apple Pro Video Series. Ripple Training is pleased to present the industry's first Apple Certified online video curriculum for iTunes.
Level One Certification
In this tutorial, master compressionist and author Brian Gary will walk you through all facets of using Compressor 3.5 while preparing you to become an Apple Certified Pro in Compressor 3.5. We crafted this tutorial as a complete stand-alone video course that presents the big picture of how to use the feature-rich toolset of Compressor, while teaching you ways to maximize your productivity in the process. To view the table of contents as it appears inTunes click here
Become an Apple Certified Pro
When you are finished watching the tutorial you can opt to take Apple's online exam with the goal of becoming an Apple Certifed Pro in Compressor 3.5. In the iTunes feed, we've included a complete study guide to help you prepare for the exam, as well as the exam code and instructions necessary for taking the test online.
The cost of taking the exam is not included.
To read more about the benefits of becoming an Apple Certified Pro, click here
Available in iTunes Now
We chose iTunes as our online delivery vehicle for the simple reason that millions of Mac and PC users are already using it - every day - to play, organize, backup and sync their media files. Our tutorials will be added to your iTunes library and be accessable in the same way your music, tv shows and podcasts are accessable right now.
How Does it Work?
We realize you may have a question or two, so we created a short FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page to answer them.
Compressor is the digital distribution hub at the center of Final Cut Studio that allows transcoding and encoding of all types of QuickTime compatible media for post production and final content delivery.
Core Compressor Workflow
Getting movies in and out of Compressor boils down to Brian's simple 3 step workflow: import the media, apply a target, submit the job. Along the way you'll learn the best way to maintain quality though the encoding pipeline and discover when you might want to sacrifice quality for speed. You'll also learn how Compressor interacts with the core Studio apps - Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro and Motion.
Batch Templates
Compressor 3.5 offers even greater simplicity and automation than previous versions. You no longer have to be a compression guru to encode media. All you need to know is what you want to publish. Out of the box, Compressor can burn Blu-ray Discs and DVDs; send movies to your iTunes library for syncing with your iPhone, iPod or Apple TV; and publish your movies to MobileMe and YouTube.
Produce Interactive Content
The Preview window does more than give you a real time display of your encoding jobs. It's also a portal for creating interactive QuickTime movies that include Chapter Markers, Web Hyperlinks, and Podcast-specific markers that call up images or video frames in iTunes.
Optical Flow Conversions
Compressor's Frame Controls allow you to accurately transcode media from one format to another such as downconverting HD movies to SD or doing a standards conversion from NTSC to PAL. Compressor employs Optical Flow technology inherited from Shake to more accurately place pixels in new frame sizes and frame rates. You'll learn important do's and don'ts when employing this powerful feature.
Droplets
One of the keys to successful encoding is working efficiently. Compressor lets you create standalone applications called Droplets that handle repetitive tasks. You will also learn how to create your own Batch Templates to make working inside of Compressor more streamlined as well.
Who is this Tutorial for?
Any user of Final Cut Studio who is interested in publishing their content to Apple devices, DVD, Blu-Ray Disc, and the Web. This tutorial is also beneficial to editors and producers working in multiple formats such as HD and SD, NTSC and PAL formats.
What's in this Tutorial?
The entire tutorial comprises 20 lessons with a running time under 2 hours. Each lesson can be viewed
as a stand-alone module using iTunes or QuickTime player. Code and instructions for taking the Apple-authorized exam are also included.
About the Instructor
Brian Gary is CEO of Flying Chaucer Films and an award-winning filmmaker (director, producer, editor). His three part mini-series, Jefferson Davis, An American President (PBS) has garnered multiple 2009 Best Documentary of the year awards.
He has also produced and edited festival award winning independent films; worked extensively in television, most recently directing and editing the series SpeedFreaks (ESPN and MavTV); and as a commercial and video director crafting campaigns for clients such as: Dow/Jones Factiva, Verizon Wireless, and Lucky Brand Jeans. Upcoming projects as a producer are the feature film adaptations of Stephen King’s Bag of Bones and James Ellroy’s Clandestine.
Brian Gary is also a world-class compressionist, providing services for all the major studios and production houses for Blu-ray Discs, DVDs and Digital Encoding via his digital distribution company Encoderama LLC. He is the producer of the previous Ripple Training titles: Compressor 2, The Art of Encoding and Compressor 3 Up and Running.
