Video Streaming and Compression Training (Mac - 2 Days)
Participants will learn how to convert videos to Windows Media, Real, QuickTime, Flash, and MPEG-4. During Day 1 students will get a better understanding of compression and streaming while they participate in hands-on exercises. Students will learn first-hand how to use Dreamweaver 8 to set-up FTP to their web server and streaming server for uploading video and audio files. During Day 2 students will learn how to use compression tools for the Mac and will compress videos for the Video iPod, learn how to do a webcast using QuickTime Broadcaster, and learn advanced authoring tips for streaming content. Lastly, Participants will learn exciting tips for enhancing their compression workflows using Sorenson Squeeze Compression Suite.

Video Streaming and Compression Training (PC - 2 Days)
Participants will learn how to convert videos to Windows Media, Real, QuickTime, Flash, and MPEG-4. During Day 1 students will get a better understanding of compression and streaming while they participate in hands-ons exercises. Students will learn first-hand how to use Dreamweaver 8 to set-up FTP to their web server and streaming server for uploading video and audio files. During Day 2 students will learn how to use compression tools for the PC and will compress videos for the Video iPod, learn how to do a webcast using Windows Media Encoder, and learn advanced authoring tips for streaming their content. Lastly, Participants will learn exciting tips for enhancing their compression workflows using Sorenson Squeeze Compression Suite.

Sorenson Squeeze 5 Compression Suite is featured in our PC and MAC Video Streaming classes and is a simplistic yet powerful compression application that boasts features such as automatic FTP to Web Server or Streaming Server, Compression for the the Video iPod, DVD authoring and compression to Windows Media, QuickTime, Real Media, Flash Video, MP3 and MPEG-4/H.264 formats. Learn how to take advantage of this application by coming to one of our training classes.

Episode Pro 5 is becoming a very popular application on Mac desktops and it provides lightning fast video encoding to Windows Media, Real Media, Flash Video, QuickTime, MPEG-4/H.264 and many other media formats. Episode Pro is designed for the user that wants more control over the video compression process. The many different options and filters available in Episode Pro are amazing! Attend one of our Mac-based training classes to learn how to use this application.

Flip4Mac WMV Studio Pro HD is the essential tool to have on your Mac when you need to export videos from Quicktime based applications such as Sorenson Squeeze, QuickTime Pro, Final Cut Pro or Final Cut Express to the Windows Media format. Learn how this tool works in our Mac-based training classes.

Dreamweaver 8 is an outstanding tool as it relates to authoring your streaming videos. In our video streaming classes users will learn how to set-up FTP to a Streaming Server or Web Server for uploading downloadable or real-time streaming videos. Also learn how to fix problems with Active X issues in our class. In addition students will learn how to author their Flash .SWF and .FLV files for the web.

Sawmill Professional helps users take advantage of their steaming media investment. Our 2-day streaming classes cover how to process the streaming server log files to create detailed streaming reports. The streaming reports are beneficial in giving supervisors, management professionals and technical staff a better understanding of the traffic occurring of the Windows Media Streaming Server or QuickTime Streaming Server.

GeniusDV offers a training class for Sorenson Squeeze Compression Suite. This class is designed to give you a better understanding of Sorenson Squeeze 5 Compression Suite. Sorenson Squeeze is one of the best kept secrets and this class will help you unlock its many benefits. In addition to learning about the Sorenson Squeeze interface, students will learn about the different video input options, how to compress content for video ipods/video podcasts, how to adjust compression settings and the process for encoding a DVD inside the Sorenson Squeeze application. Class participants will also learn how to FTP files to a Streaming Server or Web Server inside Squeeze, how to encode linked Flash .FLV and .SWF files, how to set-up filters for encoding projects plus many other useful tips.

GeniusDV offers a training class for Episode.  As one of the best applications for craft encoding on the Mac, Episode Pro 5 gives users the power to make a wide number of adjustments and changes to compression settings, filters and many other settings. This one day class gives users hands-on tips and tricks for utilizing this Mac-based video compression tool. Students will learn how to adjust video profiles, how to encode 25 Mbps and higher MPEG-2 files, how to encode Multiple Bit Rate RealMedia and Windows Media files, and how to add and adjust filters.

In this Training class students will learn
• How to embed QuickTime, Windows Media and H.264 downloadable streaming media
• How to create QuickTime, Windows Media and H.264 downloadable streaming files for a standalone player
• How to fix Active X problems with QuickTime
• How to Author Flash videos using Linked .SWF and .FLV files
• How to author Flash .FLV files using Dreamweaver .SWF players
• How to Create Customized Pop-up Windows for Authoring in Web Browsers
• Benefits of 1-Pass CBR, 1-Pass VBR, 2-pass CBR and 2-Pass VBR compression
• How to export videos using QuickTime codecs
• How to use Sorenson Squeeze 4.5 Compression Suite
• About Podcasting Tools (HOT TOPIC)

Featured Software for Training Classes (MAC / PC)
• Sorenson Squeeze 5 Compression Suite (PC/MAC)
• Dreamweaver 8 (PC/MAC)
• Sawmill Professional (PC)
• Flip4Mac WMV Studio Pro HD (MAC)
• Episode Pro (MAC)

1. Exporting to QuickTime Codecs
Your instructor will show you how to export your video content to the various QuickTime CODECS such as: DV/DVCPro-NTSC, PhotoJPEG, MotionJPEG-A and MotionJPEG-B. Learn what the difference is in quality settings and how you can get the best out of these CODECS. If your goal is to provide excellent quality out of your Non-linear editor to later take to a compression application or to store on an archive FTP server this portion of the class will help you.

2. Overview of Streaming Media Formats
In this portion of the class we will go over the streaming formats and talk about the good and bad of each. We'll cover QuickTime, Windows Media, MPEG-4/H.264, Flash Video and Real Media. Not only will you learn about each format's advantages and disadvantages but you will learn first-hand which CODECS to use for you media projects.

3. Hands-on Compression with Sorenson Squeeze Compression Suite
Class participants will learn basic and advanced tips for encoding their videos with Sorenson Squeeze Compression Suite. Students will learn tips for compressing Quicktime, MPEG-4, Windows Media, Real Media and Flash videos using Sorenson Squeeze. Students will also learn how to capture video, create watch folders, trim videos, customize format compression settings, and customize filter settings. Learn how to save batch compression jobs and how to export and import compression settings in this class. In addition, students will learn how to automate the process for uploading videos to their Streaming Server. The instructor will also discuss the benefits of using Sorenson Squeeze Compression Suite for encoding projects.

4. Hands-on Compression for the Video iPod, Video Podcast and Audio Podcast
Students will learn how to compress video content for the Video iPod using Sorenson Squeeze Compression Suite. Participants will also learn how to adjust their compression settings to get high quality results. The instructor will also show you how to get encoded videos onto the video iPod and how to display them onto your TV.

5. Encoding Downloadable Streaming Videos
You will encode videos for downloadable streaming in formats such as: QuickTime, H.264, Windows Media, Real Media and Flash Video. You will use Sorenson Squeeze 4.5 Compression Suite to compress videos in class. This class will teach you how to get the quality you desire for your streaming videos by teaching you how to adjust the various compression settings. Learn how to take a compression preset and customize it for better quality.

6. Encoding Real-time Streaming Videos
Learn how to encode real-time streaming videos for the Windows Media Streaming Server. You will use Sorenson Squeeze 4.5 Compression Suite to compress your videos. as you take a compression preset and customize it for better quality.

7. Overview of MPEG-4 Licensing
In this portion of the class the instructor will provide you with the details as it relates to MPEG-4 Licensing for MPEG-4 and H.264 streaming. You'll learn what you need to do to make sure you're covered by the MPEG-4 and H.264 licensing program. Some organizations based on how they use MPEG-4 and H.264 have to pay licensing fees to the many patent holders of the MPEG-4 and H.264. Learn how this is done and who you need to contact.

The most important element of the video compression process is working with CODECs. Learn what CODECs are and which CODECs should be used when compressing to Windows Media, QuickTime, Flash and Real Media, and MPEG-4. This class will help you choose the right audio CODECS for your projects. This class will also cover the differences between MPEG-4 Part 2 and MPEG-4 Part 10 (AVC/H.264).

2. Authoring Streaming Videos with Dreamweaver
This portion of the class provides a hands-on walkthrough on how to author streaming videos with Dreamweaver. You'll learn how to set-up FTP to your web server and streaming server. You'll also learn how to fix Active X problems with with Windows Media, QuickTime and H.264 web pages. In addition, you will learn the necessary EMBED and OBJECT tags you need to make your streaming videos web pages work.

3. Authoring Downloadable Streaming Videos
Students will compress QuickTime, H.264 and Windows Media downloadable streaming videos using encoding presets. Students will embed encoded videos in a web page and will author them for a stand-alone QuickTime and Windows Media player.

4. Authoring Real-Time Streaming Videos
Students will compress QuickTime, H.264 and Windows Media real-time streaming videos using encoding presets. After encoding students will embed videos in a web page and will author them for a stand-alone QuickTime and Windows Media player. Class participants will also go through the process of creating Windows Media real-time streaming videos for Windows Media Streaming Servers.

5. Authoring Flash Downloadable Streaming Videos
Class participants will compress Flash downloable streaming videos using encoding presets for authoring as Linked .SWF and .FLV files. Student will also learn how to author already encoded Flash .FLV files using Dreamweaver .SWF players.

6. Creating Customized Pop-up Windows for Streaming Videos
This part of the class will take the information that you learn about EMBED and OBJECT tags to a new level as you create a customized window to display your streaming video. You will learn the html coding you need to make this possible and how to insert Width and Height parameters to display your web browser at the size you desire.

7. Creating Web Graphics from .AVI and QuickTime (.MOV) files
This portion of the class will teach students how to export still images from video source files for use on a web page. The instructor will walk you through the process of customizing the image format and size for your web page.

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Sawmill Professional (FREE)

Upcoming Class: April 24, 2009 at 12:00p.m.

Class Limit: 20 people

Class Length:  30 minutes

Class Agenda:

• Creating Profiles
• Selecting a Date Range
• General Overview Reports
• Single Page Summary Reports
• Videos Viewed Reports
• Report of IP addresses of Viewers
• Analyzing Paths Viewers Take through Website
• Error Reports

Sorenson Squeeze Pro (FREE)

Upcoming Class: April 24, 2009 at 11a.m.

Class Limit: 20 people

Class Length:  30 minutes

Class Agenda:

• Interface Overview
• Adjusting Preferences
• Video Capture in Squeeze
• Watch Folder Encoding
• Applying Filter Presets
• Applying Publish Presets
• Trimming Videos in Squeeze

In this training students will also learn:

Sorenson Squeeze 5 Compression Suite

Class Overview

1. Interface Overview

Your instructor will show you the different features of the interface to get you familiar with the application. This part of the class will cover Video Input, Filters, Format & Compression Setting, Batch Tree, Details, and Preview Windows.

2.Video Input Options

For this training module you will learn how to use the different video input options. Learn how to input stand-alone videos, use watch folders and capture video all within the Squeeze application. You can input several stand-alone videos for batch encoding or encode a large amount of videos for hands-free encoding. This class will show you how. Capturing videos from a video camera or video deck with Sorenson Squeeze is one of the application's greatest benefits. Learn how this is done in this portion of the class.

3. Encoding Downloadable Streaming Videos

You will encode videos for downloadable streaming in formats such as: QuickTime, H.264, Windows Media, Real Media and Flash. This part of the class will teach you how to get the quality you desire for your streaming videos by teaching you how to adjust the various Format & Compression Settings for your desired format in Sorenson Squeeze. Learn how to take a compression preset and customize it for better quality.

4. Encoding Real-time Streaming Videos

Learn how to encode hinted QuickTime, Real and Windows Media real-time streaming videos for the QuickTime Streaming Server, Helix Server and Windows Media Streaming Server. Learn what you will need to consider when compressing your videos for Streaming Servers.

5. Compression for Video iPods, Video Podcasts and Audio Podcasts

Students will learn how to compress video content for Video iPods, Video Podcast and Audio Podcasts using Sorenson Squeeze 5 Compression Suite. Participants will learn how to adjust their compression settings to get high quality results. The instructor will also show you how to get encoded videos onto the video iPod and how to display them onto your TV. This class will teach you which codec to use for compressing your videos for Video iPods, Video Podcasts and Audio Podcasts with Sorenson Squeeze.

6. Format and Compression Settings

This portion of the class will cover the details of adjusting the different presets under the Format and Compression Settings. Learn how to set parameters such as: Data rate, Sample Size, Sample Rate, Encoding Method, Frame Size, Frame Rate and Key Frame Every.

7. Working with Filters

You will learn how to adjust your filters for your compression projects. Learn when to use Deinterlace, Noise Reduction, Normalize Audio and Cropping filters and how to apply those filters to your videos.

8. Using Optional Tasks

Students will learn how to utilize the various Optional Tasks such as Copy Output to Local, Vitalstream Hosting, Copy Output to FTP, Add Output to iTunes and Copy Output to DVD Burner. The Optional Tasks Dialog window allows you to perform functions that many other compression applications can't do. Come and see how using the Optional Tasks Dialog window can speed up your compression workflow.

9. Encoding and Authoring a DVD inside Squeeze

This portion of the class will show you how to encode and author a DVD directly inside the Sorenson Squeeze application. This training module will also teach you how to create chapter points and customize the points with custom names.

10. Encoding Linked Flash .FLV and .SWF files

Students will work through the process of creating linked Flash .FLV and .SWF files for displaying videos inside the .SWF media players that come inside of Sorenson Squeeze. You'll learn how to select your player and adjust video playback. The instructor will also show students how to load web page URLs after a video is finished playing.

Available Topics: 
• Live Streaming Channels
• Set-up Live Encoding/Webcasting
• FTP Server
• Set-up Video Portal
• Set-up Windows Media Streaming Server
• Set-up QuickTime Streaming Server Set-up
• Wowza Media Server Pro Set-up (For Flash Streaming)
• Flip4Mac WMV Studio Pro HD
• Advanced Authoring with QuickTime Pro
• Video and Audio Podcasting

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Video Streaming and Compression Course (2 Days)

Sue Dubois - Systems Analyst, Disney's Animal Kingdom
"Personalized attention was great. Instructor was very helpful and informative. Felt like we could follow up with questions and the instructor would provide support."

Reese Hearn - Senior Multimedia Specialist, Instructional Innovation Center, St. Philip's College
"Thanks to the instruction I am able to stream video via the web site and within WebCT. The instructor and staff were excellent. I can't say enough about the training and services I received. Keep up the good work. Hopefully I can come back to another class in the future."

Melissa Vasquez - Multimedia Specialist, Instructional Innovation Center, St. Philip's College
"Since we are anticipating being the first community college in San Antonio to use iPODs we are very excited that we were shown how to compress video for this format. "We enjoyed the whole staff and their friendly and welcoming attitude. They were accommodating to our wants and needs beyond the classroom. Derrick is still working with any questions that we have regarding our training after our training by email. The customer service of him and GeniusDV as a whole is superb."

Mark Siple - Information Technology Professional, College of Medicine Information Systems, University of Vermont
"I had no idea how to create a podcast. Derrick was extremely professional in showing me how to do this. Derrick really knows his stuff! I was fortunate enough to be the only one in the class. But I must say I liked the one on one training and the way that Derrick asked me what I wanted to get out of the class and gave me the specific training I requested and more."

James Gash - Disney's Animal Kingdom
Did the class answer the key questions that you had regarding streaming media?
"Yes, but it also brought up questions that I didn't have before - Derrick did a great job answering these questions."

Doug Carraway - Ohio State University
What did you like about the class you attended?
"Small size was good. Nice to be able to ask a lot of questions and get good answers"

Dusan Ilic - Defense Information School
"The instructor took his time in the beginning to assess the experience level of the students in order to prevent going over redundant information allowing the class to concentrate on important information. Current and relevant information was given to students."

What did you like about the Sorenson Squeeze application used in the class?
"I thought I had sufficient knowledge before I went to the course, in reality I learned that I didn't know half of the features and applications possible within Sorenson. I am now better informed and I am confident that I will now be able to maximize this software to its full potential"

Video Streaming and Compression Course (3 Days)

Sid Gray - Manager, Electronic Media Services, Rayonier
"The class however helped demonstrate that I could provide live encoding of Windows Media on a Macintosh computer. The hands on nature of the class really allowed for some experimentation."

What did you like about the Sorenson Squeeze application used in the class?

"This was a highlight. While I owned a copy of the program, I usually used Media Cleaner Pro for compression work. I'm about to purchase an upgrade and plan to switch."

Phone Consulting for Capturing Audio & Podcasting

Oshana Himot, MBA - www.togobeyond.com

"Derrick Freeman taught me how to use two different audio programs so that I could expand my speaking, writing and training with the use of audio. I find him to be a very knowledgeable and supportive coach and teacher. Not only is he technically proficient, he is also patient and tailors his sessions to the unique needs of his client."

"I highly recommend him for consulting projects of all sizes, with clients ranging from corporate to entrepreneurial."