Learn Adobe Flash at Mediabistro: March 20-21, 2010

You’re a great reporter and a great writer, right? Too bad the last dozen journalism job postings you found required knowledge of Flash. Fret not. This class is your answer, even if you shiver at the mention of any software application other than Word.

In one weekend, learn how to use Macromedia Flash to create interactive widgets — slideshows, maps, quizzes, and more — without having to learn too much of the geeky technical stuff. On the first day, you’ll get an introduction to Flash basics — you’ll learn how to use the timeline, the tools bar, and the stage. You’ll create simple animations and slideshows. On the second day, we’ll cover more complex interactives using the drawing tools in Flash, as well as images created in Photoshop. You’ll do yourself very proud.

By the end of class, you will have:
A basic understanding of Flash and the ability to create real, newsroom-worthy interactive widgets.

To register:  http://www.mediabistro.com/courses/cache/crs5512.asp

2010 Digital Workshops Announced

Video Production Boot Camp:  January 4 – 8, 2010.  For more information and to register, please click here.

Video Production Boot Camp:  January 11 – 15, 2010.  Private training for MIT Journalism Fellows.  Closed to the public.

Video Production Boot Camp:  January 23/24 & January 30/31, 2010.  Private training for Knight-Bagehot Fellows.  Closed to the public.

Video Production Boot Camp:  Feb. 27/28 and Mar. 6/7 2010.  This boot camp runs over the course of two weekends, rather than one full week.  More info on how to register coming soon.

Final Cut Pro and Publishing Video to the Web:  June 22-24, 2010.  Columbia Scholastic Press Association Summer Journalism Workshop.  For more information, click here.