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Whether you are a video novice or a seasoned professional, this two day course will get you up to speed quickly so you can use TriCaster to its full potential, and it affords a significant savings over taking the included classes separately.
Subjects Covered
Day 1: Advanced TriCaster Training covers graphics creation, chroma-keying, virtual sets, live switching, audio mixing, clip playback, internet streaming, video capture, trimming, filters, transitions, audio mixing, photo montages, layering, graphics, and everything else you need to know to become an expert TriCaster video producer. See the outline below for more details.
Schedule
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Morning Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Afternoon Session
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Q & A
Morning Session: Live Production |
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Afternoon Session: Editing & Post Production |
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Lesson 1: System Administration
- Accessing the Admin mode
- Preventing TriCaster auto-launch at Windows startup
- TriCaster Options
- Routine Maintenance
- Configuring the network
- File storage
- Troubleshooting
Lesson 2: Streaming
- Creating a custom streaming profile
- Working with Flash or Windows Media formats
- Push versus pull mode
- UStream setup example from start to finish
Lesson 3: General Operation
- Purpose of the major interface tabs
- Basic switching
- Customizing the DVE bank
- Working with video and audio clips
- Using iVGA sources
- Calibrating camera sources
- Setting up chroma key
- Setting up live capture
- Choosing a path
- Selecting the appropriate capture profile
- Recording live segments
Lesson 4: Virtual Sets (TriCaster PRO and higher):
- LiveSet Creator Installation
- Preparing foreground and background images in Adobe Photoshop
- Locating the correct save path
- Differences in terminology between TriCaster and LiveSet creator
- Merging images to create LiveSet effects
- Creating mutiple shots per scene
- Creating multiple views per shot
- Using Double Boxes
- Using head-to-toe shots
- Using close ups and virtual zooms
Lesson 5: Edit Text Mode
- Working with multiple pages
- Loading and saving files
- Basic tools and the workspace
- Using style presets
- Importing images from external graphics software (such as Adobe Photoshop)
Lesson 6: Capture Media Mode
- Setting the capture path
- Organizing footage
- Selecting a capture source
- Using the DV transport controls
- Recording
Lesson 7: Control Surfaces and Accessories:
- Working with TimeWarp
- Using the TriCaster VM
- Differences between LC-11 and TriCaster VM
- Using LiveText
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Lesson 8: Introduction to Editing
- Importing clips into a project
- Ripple insert and delete
- Inherit and replace
- Using the storyboard to organize media
- Grouping clips into subprojects and organizing project structure
- Saving and loading subprojects
Lesson 9: Navigation and Playback
- Locating timeline elements in the storyboard
- Focusing the timeline on storyboard contents
- Focusing on a single clip
- Zooming in and out with the keyboard
- Zooming interactively with the mouse
- Moving to a specific timecode location
- Scrubbing the timeline
- Starting and stopping playback at normal speed
- Using jog/shuttle for greater accuracy and control
- Moving frame by frame
Lesson 10: Advanced Trimming Techniques
- Using the Selected Clip Properties panel
- Using the mouse to set in or out
- Using the keyboard to make frame accurate edits
- Ripple trimming
- Limitations of timeline ripple mode
- Using time stretch
- Interior edits to change timing or pace
- Slip and Slide edits
- Saving trimmed clips
Lesson 11: Saving Time with Markers
- Adding, moving, customizing and removing markers
- Jumping to markers in the timeline
- Manipulating groups of markers quickly with Tool Shed
- Automating edits using markers and Tool Shed
- Saving clips with attached markers for later reference
Lesson 12: Using DVE Transitions
- Adding DVEs to a project
- Adding multiple DVEs at once
- Using Tool Shed to manipulate multiple DVEs simultaneously
- The time subtraction concept and maintaining project length
- DVE limitations
Lesson 13: Layers and Timing
- Using multiple tracks in the timeline
- Layer priority
- Working with still images
- Importing animated overlays
- Adding titles
- Aligning events
Lesson 14: Control Tree
- Color correction
- Selective color correction
- Saving color corrected clips
- Using the Positioner
- Keyframe animation with the Positioner
- Ease in and ease out
- Working with audio
- Macro creation and batch processing with Tool Shed
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Day 2: Advanced Graphics for Live Production goes in depth about several advanced topics, helping you integrate third party applications to get the most out of the TriCaster live production system. This class will teach you everything you need to know about creating broadcast graphics for sports, news and school programs. It is well suited to professional 3D artists and novices alike, and you do not need prior knowledge of LightWave 3D or Photoshop to achieve practical results. The training is hands-on, and we provide all software and equipment needed during the class. See the outline below for more details.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Morning Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Afternoon Session
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Q & A
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Afternoon Session: |
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Lesson 1: NewTek 3D Arsenal:
- 3D Arsenal installation
- Using Logo Arsenal
- Using 3D Arsenal
- Rendering and Output
Lesson 2: NewTek LightWave 3D:
- Converting 2D logo artwork into full 3D logo designs
- Assigning Surface Textures and Attributes
- Rendering LiveSet Virtual Set effects
- Rendering DVE transitions
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Lesson 3: NewTek Aura
- Creating Double Box LiveSet effects
- Creating NewTek DVE Transitions
Lesson 4: Adobe PhotoShop:
- Creating professional video-ready logos from business card scans
- Using PhotoShop filters to improve image quality
- Using different image formats based on quality and compatibility considerations
- Integrating Adobe PhotoShop and NewTek LightWave 3D
Lesson 5: NewTek LiveSet Creator:
- LiveSet Creator Installation
- Preparing foreground and background images in Adobe Photoshop
- Locating the correct save path
- Differences in terminology between TriCaster and LiveSet Creator
- Merging images to create LiveSet effects
- Creating mutiple shots per scene
- Creating multiple views per shot
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Below is a sample of what you will get from the class:
We started with the basic Demo Studio set:
 
The client wanted to customize the virtual set with their school logo and mascot:
 
We composited the mascot image with the backdrop (minus the map) and converted the logo into a 3D model attached to the front of the desk.
Here are a couple of shots from the final version:
 
Course Details
Each class is broken into two sessions lasting approximately 3 hours with a 1 hour lunch break between. Each session also has a 15 minute break for refreshments, review and Q/A. Formal instruction ends at 4:00, but additional subjects may be covered until 6:00 if there are specific requests from attendees.
Our training room is designed to accommodate 4-8 attendees. Amitrace reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes that have less than the minimum attendence, but we will notify registered attendees of any schedule changes at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event. If a class is canceled, registered attendees may either transfer to a later date free of charge or ask for a full refund up to one week before the originally scheduled class. No refunds will be given past the one week threshold.
Register today to reserve your seat! (Please indicate your preferred training date when you place your order.)
Note: If you cannot attend one of our regularly scheduled training dates, or if you prefer to tailor a class to your specific needs, we provide personalized training for NewTek and Adobe products, on your schedule, at your facility or ours!
Please contact us for scheduling and payment options. 1-2 weeks prior notice is recommended.
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