Digital Audio Visual Workshops

with PicturesToExe 5 deluxe

Limited to 4 places only

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Where are the Digital AV Seminars Held?

The seminars are held at our home, which is in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast. Full contact details can be found on the contact page of our web site.

What time does the seminar start?

Please arrange to arrive around 9:30am for welcome coffee and a 10am start for the day. The day will finish at 4:00pm and those hours are usually more than enough to meet all your needs.

Where do I park?

We can accommodate 4 cars off road, so you car will be on site and secure.

 

How are the seminars conducted.

We use a desktop PC via an Epson digital projector to throw a large image onto a screen. This ensures that everyone attending has a perfect view of the techniques demonstrated. Barry can respond to individuals needs and encourages questions as the demonstration goes along. The detail and depth of coverage of the subject can largely be determined by those attending.

How many people attend the seminars?

Large seminars are fine and we have received some fantastic feedback for those we have done in the United Kingdom, but we also found that many prefer to attend a smaller group seminar. So these seminars are limited to 4 persons only to ensure we can devote plenty of time to meeting your personal needs and you then get the most from the day.

What do we do for refreshments during the day?

Liquid refreshment is provided throughout the day, but please bring a pack lunch with you for our lunchtime break.

 

What are the subjects/software covered?

Software :- Digital Audio Visual using PicturesToExe 5 deluxe -

Subjects include:-

Working Methodically.
Selecting, creating and manipulating images in preparation for our slide show.
Understanding resolution, format and image size in respect of your own particular monitor and needs.
Creating titles and end credits.
We also fully demonstrate the PTE5 Time Line, which is the path to creativity in this stunning software.
We demonstrate the animation features in PTE5 deluxe explaining how to create simple or complex animations.
We explain how animation works and how you can add multiple key points and use multi layers too.
We also cover the process of writing of a DVD that will play on a domestic DVD player through a TV.
Also included is sound editing via Audacity (free software) or Adobe Audition. Learn how to add commentary, sound effects, or simply increase music length or decrease it. All with free, but powerful software.

What level are the seminars pitched at?

Don't worry, Barry is expert at making sure he identifies your needs for the day and he will make sure you see everything you need. This Digital AV seminar will meet the needs of the newer user of PTE5, the intermediate and advanced user too.

 

Who runs the Seminars?

Barry has been involved with photography for over 35 years and with digital photography from the very early days. He has written for many of the UK digital imaging magazines and is the author of the popular book Digital Photographers Guide to Photoshop Elements. Barry became expert at developing and printing via a darkroom so he has seen and experienced both sides of photography, conventional and digital. Barry is also an accomplished photographer and can offer tips and advice to improve the images you shoot. We have lots of Audio Visual sequences that you can download and play on your own PC if you are unsure of how spectacular AV is. Check out our 3 page list in the menus to your left.

Barry now concentrates more on lecturing and creating movie tutorials that you will find on sale in our shop.

What does the day cost?

The million dollar question, but you will be glad to know it's not a million dollars. The cost of the day is just $79 for each of the those attending, up to a maximum of 4. If 4 club members or friends wish to book the day as a group, then we will reduce the price still further to $299 for all 4 attending. Just call us using the number on our contact page and make a booking. We can take credit cards over the phone.

If you want to book your own day, deciding the day, date and/or start/fin times, then that is OK too. Just call us using the number on our contact page and make a booking. We can take credit cards over the phone.

Tutorial DVD's will be available for purchase on the day at a special reduced rate of $25, but we offer even greater savings when you buy more than one DVD.

How do I book a place?

The best way to book our seminars is to check out the date you wish to attend from our Seminar list page and then give us a call on (07) 547 68168. You can also phone or e-mail us with any questions or queries you have about the day, the location or travel arrangements.

Workshops will go ahead with two or more people, but we reserve the right to cancel with bookings for only one person. In that case no less than 1 weeks notice will be given. A full refund will be made or another booking as per your choice.

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