Larry Jordan is an Apple-Certified Trainer in Digital Media, specializing in DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Motion. He has more than 30 years experience as an award-winning producer, director and editor for network, broadcast, DVDs, and corporate programs.

A member of both the Directors Guild of America and Producers Guild of America, he is a post-production consultant to a variety of Los Angeles broadcast and production studios. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Corporate Producers in America, Mr. Jordan brings a wealth of real-world production experience to his training classes as well as a love of computer software. In his spare time he enjoys traveling and photographing trains.

Visit him at http://www.larryjordan.biz/training/

DVD Studio Pro 4 Essential Training concentrates on the essential aspects of understanding, organizing, and creating a complete DVD project from start to finish. From preparing video, audio, and graphic assets , to creating simple and advanced buttons and indexes, instructor Larry Jordan shows how to create menus, build tracks, add slideshows and subtitles, work with HD media, and complete a project.
Note: Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

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7.0 Hrs
1 DVD

DVD Studio Pro 3 is a movie-based tutorial workshop intended for the beginning or intermediate DVD Studio Pro user who wants to not only gain a clearer understanding of how to create custom DVD content and delivery but also take advantage of some of the software’s more advanced features. In addition to complete exercise files, the workshop also includes hours of tips and techniques designed to help users master video compression using Compressor, improve audio using A.Pack, create a simple DVD using existing DVD SP templates, and create a more complex DVD with overlay and motion menus, stories, subtitles, and scripts.

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02NYL292

6.0 Hrs
1 DVD

Creating and producing a great audio or video file is just half of the equation; the other half is compressing finished files for smooth, fast distribution over a variety of media, from websites to iPhones. In Compressor 3 Essential Training, instructor Larry Jordan shows how to use Apple Compressor 3.0 to export and compress Final Cut Pro, LiveType, Motion, and Soundtrack Pro files for use on DVDs, Apple devices, and the web.
Note: Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

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02NYL685

4.7 Hrs
1 CD

Apple's latest version of its video and audio compression application, Compressor 2.1, packs a lot of new features and produces smaller video files for publishing to the Web or DVD. In this tutorial, Apple-certified instructor Larry Jordan shares workflows and techniques to help DVD Studio Pro and Final Cut Pro users master media compression. The training covers how to work with markers, create custom destinations, improve video and audio quality, customize both interface and settings preferences, and more.

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02NYL517

1.5 Hrs
1 CD

The soundtrack can make or break a video project, and it's easier than ever to get professional-quality results using the latest software. In Soundtrack Pro 2 Essential Training, Apple Certified Trainer Larry Jordan shows how Soundtrack Pro 2 can be used to set up, record, edit, mix, and output professional soundtracks for media projects. He teaches the best post-production techniques for Final Cut Pro 6 projects and audio files, and covers everything from setting up preferences and repairing poor audio, to working with filters and mixing.
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02NYL691

7.2 Hrs
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Whether you want to make your own music to publish, or create dialogue tracks and scores for video, Soundtrack Pro is a great choice. Soundtrack Pro Essential Training starts with the basics of the interface, then explores the many professional effects plug-ins, sound effects, and sample music files that are included with the program. Larry Jordan shares his techniques for creating music, mixing media and effects, understanding when and how to use filters, adding or removing ambient noise in sound files, and editing audio from Final Cut Pro projects. Covering everything from composition to post-production workflow, Larry will have you adding, arranging, mixing and editing tracks in no time.
Note: Exercise files accompany the training, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.

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6.0 Hrs
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Soundtrack Pro, Apple’s audio editing and sound design application, is ideal for creating dialogue tracks and music scores. The program’s filters allow users to customize and further enhance any type of sound clip. In Soundtrack Pro Audio Filters, Apple-certified instructor Larry Jordan explains when and how to use filters in audio editing and sound design. He reviews each filter individually to show how it works, the benefits of using it, and when it should be used. From distortion to varying degrees of modulation and delay, Jordan explains the function of each Soundtrack Pro filter in depth, and covers how to best apply each one to a professional project.

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02NYL534

4 Hrs
1 CD

Have you ever felt confused by all the technical jargon in video? Help is on the way! Digital Video Principles is a refreshingly straightforward tutorial that will help you make sense of all that terminology. Narrated by award-winning producer/director/editor Larry Jordan, this primer translates the arcane into the easily understandable. Whether you use a PC or Macintosh, these examples don't require any knowledge of editing software, just a willingness to learn.

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02NYL333

2.5 Hrs
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Chroma key, also called bluescreen or greenscreen, is the magical process that inserts an image seamlessly onto an entirely different background. Getting the edges of the subject perfect means the difference between a convincing key and obvious chicanery. In Final Cut Studio 2: Chroma Keying, Larry Jordan focuses exclusively on this effect, so a general knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Motion is recommended. He demonstrates the strengths and weaknesses of five different keying tools: Final Cut Pro’s native keyer, Motion’s Primatte RT, Oak Street Software’s vKey2, dvGarage’s dvMatte Blast and dvMatte Pro, and Red Giant Software’s Primatte Keyer Pro 4.0. Each excels in different areas, so Larry explains typical issues and workarounds, and when to consider using a different application.
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2.0 Hrs
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Starting with his system for getting organized and ending with final output, Apple Certified Trainer Larry Jordan covers all the details of creating and editing with Final Cut Pro 6 Essential Editing. He provides an in-depth overview of the application and its interface, and demonstrates how to plan, create, edit, and export professional digital video projects.
Note: Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

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02NYL632

10.7 Hrs
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In Final Cut Pro 6 Essential Effects, Apple Certified Trainer Larry Jordan examines the "other half" of Final Cut Pro: effects. Building on the foundation created in Final Cut Pro 6 Essential Editing, this training looks at how to use Final Cut to create a wide variety of professional-grade effects. Larry teaches all the fundamentals, including how to change clip speed, experiment with composite modes, use motion effects in a sophisticated way, and work with keyframes and filter effects. Larry demonstrates each effect and explains how and when to use it for best results.
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02NYL648

9.2 Hrs
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Picking up where he left off in Final Cut Pro 5 Essential Editing, author and professional video editor Larry Jordan teaches you how to add the finishing touches that make a video compelling. In Final Cut Pro 5 Essential Effects, Larry demonstrates how to create essential effects by changing the speed of a clip or the colour of a background, adding motion graphics and animated text titles, creating transitions, and more.
Note: Exercise files accompany the training videos, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.

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02NYL378

6.0 Hrs
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Apple-certified instructor Larry Jordan shares professional shortcuts, techniques, and problem-solving tips for tackling Final Cut Pro's most common challenges and trouble spots. Larry shows how to set up a folder system that works, name files, use Safe Boot and Repair Permissions, trash Preference files, and configure your system. The training also covers audio/video and user preference settings, customizing keyboard shortcuts and buttons, changing sequence settings, and more. Includes bonus training:

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02NYL514

2.5 Hrs
2 CD's

High-definition video is today’s fastest-growing platform for video content, and it’s used by professionals and hobbyists alike. The demand to acquire, edit, and deliver HD content is always increasing. In HD Workflows with Final Cut Studio 2, Apple Certified Trainer Larry Jordan delves into the HD workflow. He provides a comprehensive explanation of what HD is, how to work with the many forms it comes in, and how to use the most common formats and codecs. This course is for anyone wishing to learn about HD—from distribution formats and transcoding to hardware requirements and editing in Final Cut Studio. The second half of the training teaches a variety of specific techniques and workflows for successfully handling high-definition video in Final Cut Pro.
Note: Exercise files accompany the course.

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02NYL708

2.7 Hrs
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No professional movie is complete without professional title credits. In LiveType 2 Essential Training, instructor Larry Jordan shows how professionals and novices alike can take advantage of the many templates and pre-built effects available in LiveType 2. Larry then builds upon this basic instruction, demonstrating how to edit templates and effects, create custom effects, import and export files, and create custom and editable LiveFonts. He concludes by showing how to pull it all together for a variety of projects, from a Web-based presentation to a broadcast-quality film.

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02NYL522

3.5 Hrs
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Motion 2 Essential Training is designed for digital video editors who need to create commercials, titling, lower thirds, music videos, and other features that require moving graphics. Expert instructor Larry Jordan explains how to best use Motion 2 to fit the objectives of any project. He describes in detail the secrets and shortcuts used by pros to do everything from dissecting and customizing the Motion 2.0 interface to creating keyframes and shapes. The training also covers the process of combining still images, movies, and visual effects from scratch or using one of Motion 2's many templates.
Note: Exercise files accompany this tutorial, allowing viewers to follow along and learn at their own pace.

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02NYL523

5.5 Hrs
2 CD's