This introduction to Adobe Acrobat class provides a solid understanding of how to use Adobe Acrobat to create, edit, secure, and annotate PDF files. You'll learn how to navigate the Acrobat workspace as well as create and optimize PDFs from a variety of applications. AGI's instructors have authored several Acrobat books and deliver this in-depth Acrobat training course.

Expand your Acrobat skills to include interactive PDF files, PDF forms, digital signatures, and more in this intermediate-level Acrobat course. Learn how to optimize your PDFs for assistive technologies, the print process, and the Web, and add multimedia to make your documents more engaging. This Acrobat class, taught by Adobe-Certified Instructors, also shows you how to improve your productivity through batch processing and how to prepare your PDF files for online use.

Learn how to create graphics and prototype designs for websites and mobile apps quickly and easily without coding in this Fireworks course. This Fireworks class covers creating vector and bitmap images, slicing, rollovers, animation, hot spots, and other tools to help you optimize your files for the Web. In addition to in-person course presentation, you'll receive a detailed Fireworks training manual developed by the team at AGI, authors of the Adobe Digital Classroom books, as part of this course.

Adobe Acrobat Training Class - Introduction

Adobe Acrobat Training Class - Introduction

Adobe Acrobat Introduction Class Length: 2 days

In this two-day Adobe Acrobat training course, you will learn how to convert your existing documents into Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files then manipulate, merge, arrange, share, review, and protect the files. Whether you are converting electronic files, paper documents, or web pages, this Acrobat training class shows you how to make them into the universally acceptable PDF file format.

Our Adobe Acrobat training curriculum is developed by AGI instructors who are also the authors of Real World Adobe Acrobat & PDF, Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Acrobat in 24 Hours ,and the Adobe Acrobat Classroom in a Book.

Contact AGI about this Acrobat training class.

Acrobat_Introduction_Overview.pdf

Adobe Acrobat Training Class - Introduction Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Jun 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 11 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jun 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 11 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jun 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 11 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register

Adobe Acrobat Training Class Introduction Course Topics

Module 1: Getting to Know Adobe Acrobat

About the PDF Format
Understanding the Workspace
New Forms Paradigm
Creating PDF Documents from Authoring Applications
Creating PDF Documents from PostScript Files
Creating PDF Documents for the Internet
Capturing Web Pages as PDF Documents
Converting Scanned Documents to PDF Format
Creating PDF Documents for Print
Creating Interactive PDF Documents
Creating PDF Documents for Multimedia Presentations
Creating PDF Documents for Internal Distribution
Creating a PDF Form with LiveCycle Designer
Creating an Acrobat Catalog
Optimizing Adobe PDF Documents for Distribution
Modifying Conversion Settings
Use Acrobat as a Publishing Solution

Module 2: Navigate the Acrobat Workspace

Using the Acrobat Menu Commands
Customizing the Workspace
Setting Preferences

Module 3: Read PDF Documents with Acrobat

Navigating the Document
Changing Document View
Viewing Multiple Documents
Searching for a Word or Phrase
Searching an Index of Documents
Conducting an Advanced Search
Locating Document Properties
Printing PDF Documents
Using Items from PDFs in Other Applications
Using the Organizer

Module 4: Create a PDF Document

Creating a PDf File
Using the Create PDF Command
Using the Create PDF > From File Command
Capturing HTML Documents as PDF Documents
Saving PDF Files
Setting Document Properties
Using the Save As Command
Saving PDF Files in Other Formats

Module 5: Create PDF Documents in Authoring Applications

Creating PDF Files from Microsoft Office Software
Creating PDF Files from Microsoft Word Files
Creating PDF Files Using the Print Command

Module 6: Capture PDF Documents

Capturing PDF Documents from a Scanner
Capturing PDF Documents from Web Sites

Module 7: Create Navigation for PDF Documents

Using the Bookmarks Panel
Using the Pages Panel
Creating Links

Module 8: The Basics of Editing PDF Documents

Edit Visually with Page Thumbnails
Drag-and-Drop Editing
Edit with Menu Commands
Touch Up a PDf Document

Module 9: Review PDF Documents

Initiate an Email review
Use the Tracker
Use the Comments Panel
Add Comments
Add Audio Comments
Create Text Annotations
Attach Files to a Document
Apply a Stamp
Mark Up a Document
Use Graphic Elements
Export Comments
Import Comments

Adobe Acrobat Training Class Introduction Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Acrobat software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe web site.

Adobe Acrobat Training Class Introduction Course Materials

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Adobe Acrobat Training Class - Advanced

Adobe Acrobat Advanced Class Length: 2 days

This Adobe Acrobat training course takes you to the next level with Acrobat and PDF. Learn to develop advanced Acrobat forms and to submit them electronically with any version of Acrobat, including the free Reader. Become more productive with advanced editing tools and techniques, and discover how to create PDF files accessible to the visually impaired. In this Adobe Acrobat Training class you also find out how to apply interactivity to PDFs with buttons, links, and actions, and how to automate repetitive tasks.

Our Adobe Acrobat training curriculum is developed by AGI instructors who are also the authors of Real World Adobe Acrobat & PDF, Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Acrobat in 24 Hours, and the Adobe Acrobat Classroom in a Book. Contact AGI about this Acrobat training class.

Adobe Acrobat Training Class - Advanced Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
May 23 2013 - 9:30am to May 24 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
May 23 2013 - 9:30am to May 24 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
May 23 2013 - 9:30am to May 24 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register

Adobe Acrobat Training Class Advanced Topics Covered

Module 1: Creating Interactive PDF Navigation

Working with Actions
Using Page Actions in Adobe Acrobat
Using JavaScript Actions in Adobe Acrobat
Creating a Thread of Linked Articles
Working with the Destinations Panel

Module 2: Creating PDF Forms

Creating a PDF Form
Using the Form Wizard
Creating Form Fields
Using JavaScript Actions in an Acrobat form
Enabling Usage in Adobe Reader
Distributing and Manage Forms in Acrobat

Module 3: Adding Digital Signatures and Document Security

Removing Sensitive Content from an Adobe Acrobat document
Using Digital Signatures in your Adobe Acrobat document
About Acrobat Security
Certifying a Document
Creating a Security Envelope

Module 4: Optimizing PDF Documents

About Tagged Documents
Optimizing Documents for the Visually Impaired
Optimizing Documents for Your Local Printer
Optimizing Documents for CD and DVD Applications
Optimizing Documents for the Web
Customizing Acrobat Distiller Conversion Settings
PDF Font Considerations

Module 5: Acrobat Online

Viewing Adobe Acrobat PDF Documents in a Web Browser
Conducting a Shared Review
Preparing PDF Documents for the Internet
Saving an Adobe Acrobat PDF for the Internet
Combining HTML and PDF Files
Collaborating with Acrobat

Module 6: Creating a PDF Index

Creating an Index in Adobe Acrobat
Purging and Rebuilding an Index
Moving an Index
Creating and Managing an Embedded Index

Module 7:Batch Processing and Optimizing PDF Documents for Print

Editing with Batch Processing
Optimizing PDF Documents for Print
Creating PDF/X Compliant Documents
Performing a Preflight Check of your PDF document
Adding Information for the Printer

Module 8: Add Multimedia to PDF Documents

Working with Images in Adobe Acrobat
Adding Sound to PDF Documents
Adding Video Clips to and Adobe Acrobat PDF Presentations

Adobe Acrobat Training Class Advanced Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Acrobat software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

Adobe Acrobat Training Class Advanced Course Materials

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Adobe Fireworks Training Class

Fireworks for Web Graphics Class Length: 1 day

This one-day course is for those who need to know how to use Fireworks for on-screen images. Learn to create images that look good and are optimized for the Web; also learn about compression, file formats, color, slicing, animations, and the creation of special effects, such as rollovers and image maps. Instructed by an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor for Fireworks.

This Fireworks for Web Graphics training class is available as a regularly scheduled class at AGI’s classroom location or as a private or custom Web Graphics class at your location.

This Fireworks for Web Graphics training class is delivered by the instructors who write the Digital Classroom series of books, so you learn from experts and instructors when you take a training class with AGI.

Fireworks_Overview.pdf

Adobe Fireworks Training Class Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Jun 14 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$395	Register
Jun 14 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$395	Register
Aug 16 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$395	Register
Aug 16 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$395	Register

Adobe Fireworks Training Class For Web Graphics Course Topics

Module 1: Web graphics fundamentals

Naming files
Web file formats
Color on the web
Finding and applying colors to graphics
Creating your own colors in Fireworks
Using gradient fills

Module 2: Optimizing for the Web using Fireworks

JPG, GIF and PNG
Color Tables
Dithering
Transparency
Matting
Lossiness
Matting

Module 3: Text in Fireworks

Creating and formatting text
Setting a text attribute
Working on spacing, alignment, and orientation
Applying your effects
Styling your text
Checking your spelling
Setting text on a path
Outlining your text

Module 4: Working with Bitmaps

Using the bitmap selection tools
Cropping and feathering
Importing images
Editing your images
Optimizing and exporting images

Module 5: Working with Vectors

Drawing tools
Creating and modifying paths
Auto Shapes
Creating masks in Adobe Fireworks

Module 6: Creating Image Maps, Buttons & Rollovers

Hyperlinking with hotspots and image maps
Understanding states
Creating rollover buttons
Converting graphics to symbols

Module 7: Slicing in Fireworks

Creating slices
Exporting as tables or CSS

Module 8: Creating animation in Fireworks

Creating and editing animations
Adjusting your playback
Working with tweening
Animating with masks
Exporting animations for the Web

Module 9: Understanding layers in Fireworks

Getting familiar with Fireworks layers

Module 10: Exporting HTML and CSS

Export settings
Testing a project

There are no prerequisites for this class.

Adobe Fireworks Training Class for Web Graphics - Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors that have created many of the official training guides and books for Adobe Systems.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Adobe Edge Training Class

Adobe Edge Class Length: 1 day

This one-day Adobe Edge training course teaches Edge, a web motion and interaction tool from Adobe that uses web standards such as HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript instead of the proprietary Flash file format. Adobe Edge is not yet in its final release, but AGI delivers this Adobe Edge class using the latest publicly available prerelease version of the Adobe Edge software.

In this class you learn how to use Adobe Edge for creating motion content that runs on mobile devices and desktop browsers alike. This class covers the use interface, properties-based timeline, creating new compositions, importing and animating existing web graphics, and adding motion to existing HTML files. You'll also learn about using Adobe Edge for creating looping, hyperlinks, access to the Edge animation framework API, and the ability to handle HTML DOM events in this Adobe Edge training class.

Edge_Overview.pdf

Adobe Edge Training Class Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
May 24 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$295	Register
May 31 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$295	Register
Jun 21 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$295	Register
Jun 21 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$295	Register
Aug 9 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$295	Register
Aug 9 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$295	Register

Adobe Edge Training Class Topics Covered

Creating HTML5 compositions using Adobe Edge
Importing graphics
Choreographing animations
Animating position, size, color, shape and rotation
Using easing effects
Understanding Actions
Using the Actions Editor
Using code snippet library
Attaching actions to Elements, Time, Triggers, and the Stage
Using Labels in Adobe Edge
Creating multiple compositions with Adobe Edge
Using semantic tags
Working with guides
Creating Adobe Edge objects
Using the Adobe Edge timeline

Adobe Edge Training Class Prerequisites

We recommend that you have basic knowledge of HTML or Adobe Dreamweaver.

Adobe Edge Training Class Course Materials

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

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eBook Training Class

eBook training class: Creating eBooks and publications for iPad, nook, Kindle, and more from InDesign or Microsoft Word

Discover how to convert your books and publications into the ePub and mobi formats used on the iPad, Nook, Kindle, iPhone, Kobo and other electronic reading devices. In this eBook training class you’ll gain an understanding of the workflow for electronic publishing, including how to prepare your files, what formats to use, converting files, and distributing them so they can be monetized.

This eBook training class for creating eBooks is delivered by the instructors who have created many books on electronic publishing software and tools. They are the authors of the Digital Classroom series of books, which have been converted by the team at AGI to ePub and mobi formats. When you take an eBook training class from AGI you learn from experts who have real-world experience in creating eBooks from their own Digital Classroom series of books and in working with other major book publishers. Contact AGI about this eBook training class or call 800-851-9237 if you have questions.

eBook Class Length: 1 day

This ebook class assumes you have working knowledge of InDesign. If you plan to create eBook files from another source, contact a training consultant to arrange a private or customized training or consulting session or call to speak with a training consultant at 800-851-9237 or 781-376-6044.

eBook_Overview.pdf

eBook Training Class Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Jun 20 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$495	Register
Jun 27 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$495	Register
Jun 28 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$495	Register
Jul 12 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$495	Register
Jul 12 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$495	Register
Jul 17 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$495	Register
Jul 24 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$495	Register
Jul 26 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$495	Register
Aug 23 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$495	Register
Aug 23 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$495	Register
Aug 30 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$495	Register
Sep 20 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$495	Register
Sep 20 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$495	Register
Sep 20 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$495	Register
Sep 27 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$495	Register

eBook Training Class Course Topics

Module 1: Understanding eBook formats

e-reading Devices
e-reading Reading engines
eBook and electronic publishing Formats
Structure and Contents of eBook files

Module 2: Designing for eBook

ePub design considerations
Document structure and organization
Use of character styles and paragraph styles
Font choices for eBooks

Module 3: Converting InDesign documents to eBook

What happens in the conversion process
Converting existing documents to eBooks
File preparation and clean-up
InDesign scripts for eBook creation

Module 4: eBook file modifications and clean-up

Editing eBook files
Working with eBook metadata
Working with cover images
Preparing files for use on specific devices
InDesign eBook bugs and how to fix them
Adjusting page flow
Automation to assist with file clean-up

Module 5: ePub and eBook links and hyperlinks

Creating hyperlinks for use within eBook
Creating internal cross-reference links
Creating a TOC

Module 6: Converting other formats to eBook

Microsoft Word
Websites / HTML

Module 7: Adding interactivity to eBooks

Adding video files
Adding audio files

Module 8: Converting from ePub to other formats

Converting ePub to mobi
Converting ePub to PDF
Converting ePub to RTF and MS Word

Module 9: Distributing and Selling ePub and eBooks

Selling your ePub files on the iPad and iTunes
Selling your ePub files on the Nook
Selling eBooks on the Kindle

eBook Training Class Prerequisites

This course is for users who are already familiar with the basics of publishing tools such as Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word. For users who lack familiarity with these tools, we recommend either taking the InDesign Level I training class or completing the lessons in our InDesign Digital Classroom book and Microsoft Office 2010 Digital Classroom book before attending the eBook training class.

eBook Training Class Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors have created many of the official training guides and books for Adobe Systems and are the authors of the Digital Classroom series of books.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

InCopy Training Class

In this Adobe InCopy training class, you learn to use the Adobe InCopy application and discover how it integrates with Adobe InDesign to deliver a complete solution for collaborative editorial workflow. You learn how InCopy puts copy-fitting control back in their hands, reducing the number of editorial review and revision cycles. Contact AGI about this InCopy training class, or call 800-851-9237 or 781-376-6044 to speak with an InCopy training consultant.

InCopy Training Class Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Dec 30 2013 - 9:30am to Dec 31 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register

Adobe InCopy Training Class Topics Covered

Module 1: Introducing Adobe InCopy

Viewing InCopy stories
Customizing preferences & defaults of Adobe InCopy
Moving through documents

Module 2: The InCopy Workspace

Understanding Adobe InCopy workspace basics
Viewing stories
Customizing preferences & defaults in InCopy
Moving through documents
Using recovery & undo

Module 3: Working With InCopy Documents

Using an InCopy workflow
Working with stand-alone documents
Saving & exporting
Using Frames, grids, rulers, & guides
Importing graphics
Transforming graphics
Controlling graphics display
Controlling graphics display

Module 4: Sharing Content with InDesign

Understanding a basic managed-file workflow
Sharing content
Working with assignment packages
Working with managed files
Adjusting your workflow

Module 5: Formatting Text in InCopy

Using fonts
Understanding leading
Kerning & tracking
Formatting characters
Formatting paragraphs
Aligning text
Using tabs & indents
Working with bullets & numbering
Understanding text composition in InCopy

Module 6: Building Tables in InCopy

Creating tables
Selecting & editing tables
Formatting tables
Applying table strokes & fills in InCopy
Applying table & cell styles in InCopy

Module 7: Printing from InCopy

Setting up a printer
Printing stories

Module 8: Saving to PDF

Understanding Adobe PDF
Exporting to Adobe PDF

Adobe InCopy Training Class Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe InCopy application before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe web site.

Adobe InCopy Training Class Course Materials

This custom InCopy Training Class Level I is offered in New York City, Boston (Woburn), Orlando, Philadelphia (Conshohocken) and in Chicago, London and worldwide as a custom class.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

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LiveCycle Designer Training Class

In this Adobe LiveCycle Designer training class, you’ll discover how to expand your use of PDF to include interactive PDF forms for collecting and capturing data while maintaining the look and feel of original paper documents. You’ll understand how to use Adobe Designer to create comprehensive PDF forms that capture and submit data in a familiar Adobe PDF format. You will gain a better understanding of this complete form layout environment, including understanding of the tools, user interface, PDF and XML preview capabilities, and form submission options. This Adobe LiveCycle Designer training class is led by an Adobe Certified Expert. Contact AGI about this LiveCycle Designer training class.

Livecycle_Overview.pdf

LiveCycle Designer Training Class Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Dec 30 2013 - 9:30am to Dec 31 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register

Adobe LiveCycle Designer Training Class Topics Covered

PDF vs. HTML Forms

Creating Form Fields
Creating Buttons
Using Checkboxes
Using Radio Buttons

Creating Menus with Combo Boxes and List Boxes

Text Fields
Digital Signature Fields

Layout Techniques

Formatting and Alignment
Rulers and Grids
Naming Conventions

Editing form fields

Duplicating fields
Setting Tab order
Form Field Actions

Validating Form Data and user input

Using JavaScript to Validate
Using Template Pages
Submitting & Routing Form Data

Importing and Exporting Form Data

Adobe LiveCycle Designer Training Class Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe LiveCycle Designer software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

Adobe LiveCycle Designer Training Class Course Materials

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

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Adobe Encore Training Class

In this one-day class, learn how to author multi-language DVDs. Attendees will learn how to utilize interactive menus, manage multiple audio tracks, use subtitle tracks and more. A basic knowledge of Photoshop and layers is necessary. Contact AGI about this Encore training class.

Encore_Overview.pdf

Please call (800)851-9237 to schedule this training course.

Contact AGI to request course dates.

Adobe Encore Training Class Topics Covered

Creating a project
Importing files
Tools and windows
Creating menus
Linking
Integrating with Photoshop
Naming conventions
Using subtitles
Adding sound
Working in the Timeline
Previewing
Prepare to burn a DVD

Adobe Encore Training Class Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Encore CS5 software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

Adobe Encore Training Class Course Materials

This custom Adobe Encore Training Class training session is available at any of our training facilities in New York City, Boston (Woburn), Philadelphia (Conshohocken), Chicago, and London, or at your location.

Call (800) 851-9237 to schedule.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

InDesign XML Integration Training Class

Adobe InDesign Training Class - InDesign XML Integration Overview

This custom class is designed to let you or your organization take advantage of the powerful of XML capabilities that are available within InDesign. This course develops this skills necessary to prepare content so that it can be exported out of InDesign as XML, and to use XML to import content into your InDesign documents and templates.

If you create content for distribution across multiple channels, such as print, online, or for distribution or archiving, this Adobe InDesign training class will help you take advantage of the powerful capabilities of XML. This class starts with the foundation necessary for understanding and working with XML documents. It then moves into the specific capabilities for working with XML using InDesign, including generating valid XML from InDesign, and using XML as the source for your InDesign documents. No previous XML experience is necessary, but an understanding of all features covered in InDesign Level I and InDesign Intermediate is required. This class and content can also be customized for your organization or business, and delivered either at your location or in our classrooms. Contact AGI about this InDesign training class or custom InDesign XML training or consulting.

XML_InDesign_Overview.pdf

InDesign XML Integration Training Class Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Dec 30 2013 - 9:30am to Dec 31 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register

Adobe InDesign Training Class - InDesign XML Integration Course Topics

XML essentials

What is XML?
The importance of XML for repurposing content
Example XML workflows

XML characteristics

Sample XML content
Anatomy of an XML file
Viewing XML

InDesign XML essentials

The Structure pane
InDesign tags
Tag markers and frames
Mapping
Mapping styles to tags
Mapping tags to styles
Manually tagging text and images
Tagging tables and table content for export

Exporting XML in InDesign

Importing XML in InDesign

Manually importing XML content
Tagging objects to receive content
Updating XML content

Using DTDs in InDesign

DTD Overview
DTD and Schemas
Creating a DTD
Elements within a DTD
Attributes within a DTD
Comments within a DTD
Linking to DTD
Validating XML to DTD
Existing DTDs

We recommend that you have the Adobe InDesign application before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors that have created many of the official InDesign training guides and books for Adobe Systems.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

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Acrobat for Accessibility and Section 508 Training Class

This one-day Adobe Acrobat training class is focused on creating PDF files that are optimized for the web and carry all the necessary information for screen reading software used by visually impaired individuals. Contact AGI about this Acrobat training class.

Acrobat for Accessibility and Section 508 Training Class Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Dec 30 2013 - 9:30am to Dec 31 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register

Adobe Acrobat Training for Accessibility and Section 508 Class Course Topics

508 Requirements in Adobe Acrobat
Manually Creating Tags in Adobe Acrobat
Automatically Tagging Files in Adobe Acrobat
Tagged vs. Structured PDF in Adobe Acrobat
Structure & Tag Basics in Adobe Acrobat
Images & Forms in Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat Training for Accessibility and Section 508 Class Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Acrobat software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe website.

Adobe Acrobat Training for Accessibility and Section 508 Course Materials

This custom Adobe Acrobat training class is available at any of our training facilities: New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Orlando, London, or at your location.

Call (800) 851-9237 to schedule.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

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Acrobat Capture Training Class

This one-day Adobe Acrobat Capture training course is focused on creating PDF files from your paper documents using Adobe Acrobat Capture. The class will get you up-to-speed on creating workflows and automating page recognition and OCR tasks so that you are able to easily convert large numbers of paper documents to PDF using Acrobat Capture and your scanner with an automatic document feeder. Contact AGI about this Acrobat training class.

Acrobat Capture Training Class Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Dec 30 2013 - 9:30am to Dec 31 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register

Adobe Acrobat Capture Training Class Topics Covered

Converting Paper Documents to PDF in Adobe Acrobat Capture
Adobe Acrobat Capture Overview
About Adobe Acrobat Capture Workflows
Default Workflows in Adobe Acrobat Capture
Editing Workflows in Adobe Acrobat Capture
Submitting Files to Capture in Adobe Acrobat Capture
Creating a Watched Folder using Adobe Acrobat Capture
Using the Capture Zone Image tools in Adobe Acrobat Capture
Using the Capture QuickFix Page tools in Adobe Acrobat Capture
Using Capture Review Document tools in Adobe Acrobat Capture
The Adobe Acrobat Capture step template

Adobe Acrobat Capture Training Class Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Acrobat Capture software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

Adobe Acrobat Capture Training Class Course Materials

This custom Adobe Acrobat training class is available at any of our training facilities: New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Orlando, or at your location.

Call (800) 851-9237 to schedule.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

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Acrobat PDF Workflow for Prepress Training Class

In this two-day Adobe Acrobat training class you will learn how to correctly generate PDF’s for high resolution output. This course is designed for individuals who need to generate separations and plot high resolution film or plates from PDF files. This Adobe Acrobat training class is instructed by an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor in Acrobat with extensive electronic prepress experience. Contact AGI about this Acrobat training class.

Acrobat PDF Workflow for Prepress Training Class Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Dec 30 2013 - 9:30am to Dec 31 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register

Adobe Acrobat PDF Workflow for Prepress Training Class Course Topics

Adobe Acrobat Essentials

Acrobat tools & workspace
File navigation

Creating Graphical PDF files

In QuarkXPress, PageMaker, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

Working with Adobe Acrobat Distiller

Preset job options
Customizing job options

Fonts in Adobe Acrobat

Specifying font locations
Setting font embedding

Adding Page Elements in Adobe Acrobat

Running headers / footers
Page numbering
Watermark / background

Graphics in Adobe Acrobat

Extracting
Editing
Screening

Editing Text in Adobe Acrobat

Adding new text
Changing existing text

Preflighting PDFs in Adobe Acrobat

Using profiles
Creating profiles

Color Separations in Adobe Acrobat

Previewing separations
Identifying colors used

Proofing and Preview in Adobe Acrobat

Proof color
Overprint preview-trapping
Transparency flattener preview
Transparency and flattening

Printing in Adobe Acrobat

Tiling
Transparency flattener
Working with layers
Batch processing in Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat PDF Workflow for Prepress Training Class Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Acrobat software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

Adobe Acrobat PDF Workflow for Prepress Training Class Course Materials

This custom Adobe Acrobat training class is available at any of our training facilities: New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Orlando, London, Online or at your location.

Call (800) 851-9237 to schedule.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

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Adobe Connect Training Class

In this instructor-led Adobe Connect training, you learn how to create Adobe Connect presentations and host Adobe Connect meetings. This course covers recording and editing slide narration; publishing locally and to an Acrobat Connect server; adding quizzes, animations, links, files, Flash, and video content to a presentation. Once the presentation has been created, this Adobe Connect training course provides the skills necessary to create and manage a live Adobe Acrobat Connect Internet meeting. The course also covers how to create and manage training courses using Adobe Connect. This class is available at our New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia area classrooms. This class is also available at your location. Contact AGI about this Acrobat training class.

Adobe Connect Training Class Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Dec 30 2013 - 9:30am to Dec 31 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register

Introducing Adobe Connect
Adding audio to presentations using Adobe Connect
Recording slide narration
Editing and importing audio
Adding animations, links, and files using Adobe Connect
Customizing Adobe Connect presentations
Setting slide navigation names
Adding presenter information
Adding slide videos
Changing the presentation theme
Creating custom themes
Publishing Adobe Connect presentations
Publishing locally
Setting presentation properties
Packaging a presentation for distribution
Publishing to a Acrobat Connect server
Updating a Acrobat Connect presentation on the server
Adding Flash content using Adobe Connect
Adding quizzes using Adobe Connect
Creating and managing an Adobe Connect Meeting Room
Sharing presentations and quizzes in Adobe Connect

Sharing static text and images in Adobe Connect
Maximizing pod contents in Adobe Connect
Using a whiteboard in Adobe Connect
Screen sharing in Adobe Connect
Controlling the screen share view as a participant
Sharing one or more applications
Pausing and annotating
Previewing your screen share
Granting remote control of applications
Sharing Flash content in Adobe Connect
Managing the Connect meeting library
Using audio and video in Adobe Connect
Broadcasting presenter audio
Using voice over IP (VOIP) for conversations
Broadcasting presenter video
Managing text messages and questions in Adobe Connect
Sending text messages
Moderating chat
Sharing files, polls, and web links in Adobe Connect
Opening web pages in attendee browsers
Recording Adobe Connect meetings
Locating and playing meeting archive
Searching and managing meeting archives
Understanding archive storage requirement

Adobe Connect Training Class Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Connect software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

Adobe Connect Training Class Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe experts at AGI. AGI instructors have created many of the official training guides and books for Adobe Systems

This custom Adobe Acrobat training class is available at any of our training facilities in New York, Boston (Woburn), Chicago, Philadelphia (Conshohocken), Orlando, London, Online, or at your location.

Call (800) 851-9237 to schedule.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

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Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Enfocus Pitstop Training Class

In this class, you learn how to check and automatically correct common mistakes; how to change text, images, line-art, and colors; how to make universal changes throughout a page or an entire document; and how to automate repetitive tasks. You will also learn how Pitstop Professional integrates with the Certified PDF technology. Contact AGI about this Enfocus Pitstop training class.

Enfocus Pitstop Training Class Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Dec 30 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register

Enfocus Pitstop Professional Training Class Topics Covered

Creating Hot Folders Using Action Lists PDF Profiles
Editing Text/Images Global Changes Action Lists
Integrating with other Enfocus products

Enfocus Pitstop Professional Training Class Class Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Enfocus Pitstop Professional software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Enfocus web site.

Enfocus Pitstop Professional Training Class Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Certified Instructors at AGI.

This Enfocus Pitstop Professional training class is available at any of our training facilities in New York, Boston (Woburn), Chicago, Philadelphia (Conshohocken), Orlando, or at your location.

Call (800) 851-9237 to schedule.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Adobe Illustrator Training for Fashion, Apparel, and Accessories Design

Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Fashion, Apparel, and Accessories Design

Illustrator for Fashion, Apparel, Accessories & Textile Class Length: 2 days

This Adobe Illustrator training class provides a foundation for creating fashion, apparel, and accessories designs using Adobe Illustrator. Whether you are moving from a proprietary system or CAD to Adobe Illustrator or moving from traditional pen-and-ink to Adobe Illustrator, this training class helps you master the Adobe Illustrator tools necessary for fashion, apparel, and accessories design. AGI has trained thousands of fashion and apparel designers around the globe on how to best use the tools in Adobe Illustrator to create fashion, apparel, and accessories using the latest creative tools. Our customers include many of the largest labels and designers in the world, and our global presence has us delivering Adobe Illustrator training from the fashion centers of New York City, Paris, Milan, and Hong Kong. AGI’s curriculum for this Adobe Illustrator training has been designed in cooperation with AGI’s on-staff Adobe Illustrator experts and on-staff Fashion Institute of Technology graduates. This Adobe Illustrator training class is offered as a private or custom class and is focused on your needs to design apparel and accessories with Adobe Illustrator. For private and customized training, contact a training consultant at 781-376-6044.

Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Fashion, Apparel, and Accessories Design Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Jun 6 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 7 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Jun 6 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 7 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Jun 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 11 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register
Jul 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 11 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Jul 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 11 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Jul 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 11 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register
Aug 5 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 6 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Aug 5 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 6 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Aug 5 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 6 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register
Sep 18 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 19 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Sep 18 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 19 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register
Sep 18 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 19 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register

Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Fashion, Apparel, Accessories, and Textile Design Course Topics

Getting started in the Illustrator workspace
Working with artboards
Selection overview
Zoom/navigation
Building shapes
Taking advantage of Smart Guides
Creating custom shapes with the Shape Builder tool
Using Pathfinder
Transforming your shapes
Creating shapes by reflecting content
Working with strokes
Creating and saving custom stitching
Creating custom brushes
Pen tool tips and tricks
Using colorplots
Creating and adding gradients
Creating global colors
Creating and editing patterns
Taking advantage of Live Paint
Using your files in other applications

AGI's team of experienced instructors are led by Jennifer Smith the design and usability expert and best-selling author.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

InDesign Training Class for QuarkXPress or Pagemaker Users

InDesign Training Class for Quark or Pagemaker Users

This Adobe InDesign training course is for you if you know QuarkXPress or PageMaker and are looking to ease the transition to InDesign. Let us show you how to harness your skills to get you up and running quickly with Adobe InDesign. This class can be completed as a one day custom class, and the curriculum has been fully updated for InDesign CS6.

This Adobe InDesign for Quark or PageMaker Users training course includes a copy of AGI's own InDesign Digital Classroom book, published by AGI and Wiley. Contact AGI about this InDesign training class

InDesign Training Class for Quark or Pagemaker Users Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Dec 30 2013 - 9:30am to Dec 31 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register

Adobe InDesign Training Class - for Quark or PageMaker users Topics Covered

InDesign Tools

Other Toolbar Views in InDesign
Overview of Tools in InDesign
Creating New Documents in InDesign
Creating Presets
Customize Menus in InDesign
Saving Workspaces
Preferences in InDesign
Defining and Changing Preferences
Trashing Preferences
Grids and Guides in InDesign
Control Panel in InDesign
Working with Panels in InDesign
Navigating your document in InDesign

Converting a QuarkXPress or PageMaker File in InDesign

Placing a native InDesign file (indd)
Customizing keyboard shortcuts
Creating a New InDesign Page in InDesign
Specifying Frame Content in InDesign
Tables in InDesign

Graphics in InDesign

Importing Layered Graphic Files and Layer comps in InDesign
Text Wrap in InDesign
Colors, Strokes and Fills in InDesign
Effects in InDesign
Transforming Objects in InDesign
Transparency in InDesign

Layers in InDesign

Using Master Pages in InDesign

Adding automatic page number to a master page
Local overrides
Adding, Deleting & Arranging Pages in InDesign
Creating a Table of Contents in InDesign
Creating an Index in InDesign
Creating a Book File in InDesign

Preparing Files for output in InDesign

Preflight Summary in InDesign
Pre-flight FontsPreflight links and images
Packaging Files for Output
Printing and PDF Export in InDesign
Separations Preview in InDesign

Adobe InDesign Training Class for Quark or PageMaker Users Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe InDesign CS5 software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

Adobe InDesign Training Class for Quark or PageMaker Users Course Materials

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Photoshop Training Class - Introduction

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Photoshop Class Length - Introduction: 2 days or 4 evenings

This two-day (or 4 evenings), Adobe Photoshop Training class Introduction is recommended for all levels of Photoshop users. In this Photoshop course you will learn how to properly use Adobe Photoshop’s tools, discover how to retouch and color correct photographic images using Adobe Photoshop, as well as receive an introduction to professional imaging workflows. Advanced Adobe Photoshop users, who have no formal training, will also benefit from this Photoshop training class as tips, tricks, keyboard shortcuts and essential foundation skills that are covered throughout this Photoshop class.

This Photoshop training class has been updated for the most current version of Adobe Photoshop, but training for previous versions of Adobe Photoshop is also available. This Adobe Photoshop training class is available as a regularly scheduled class at AGI’s classroom locations as a private or custom Photoshop class at your location or as an online Photoshop class.

This Adobe Photoshop training class is delivered by the instructors who wrote the Adobe Photoshop Digital Classroom so you learn from experts and instructors when you take an Adobe Photoshop class with AGI.

The Adobe Photoshop Introduction training course includes a copy of AGI's own Photoshop Digital Classroom, published by AGI. Contact AGI about this Photoshop training class.

Photoshop-Training-Class-Introduction.pdf

Photoshop Training Class - Introduction Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
May 21 2013 - 9:30am to May 22 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$285	Register
May 21 2013 - 9:30am to May 22 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$285	Register
May 30 2013 - 9:30am to May 31 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$285	Register
Jun 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 11 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$285	Register
Jun 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 11 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$285	Register
Jun 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 11 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$285	Register
Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$285	Register
Jul 8 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 9 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$285	Register
Jul 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$285	Register
Jul 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$285	Register
Jul 29 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 30 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$285	Register
Aug 14 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 15 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$285	Register
Aug 14 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 15 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$285	Register
Aug 14 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 15 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$285	Register
Aug 21 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 22 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$285	Register
Sep 11 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 12 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$285	Register
Sep 11 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 12 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$285	Register
Sep 11 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 12 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$285	Register
Sep 18 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 19 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$285	Register

Adobe Photoshop Training Class Introduction Course Topics

Module 1: Exploring Photoshop

Experimenting with new vector capabilities
Filling a vector shape with a pattern
Adding a mask to a vector layer
Using the new brush tips
Saving a new Brush
Adding strokes to vector images
Cloning a vector image
Adding text layers from another document
Updating text styles
Cropping an image

Module 2: Getting to Know the Workspace

Opening an existing file in Mini Bridge
Discovering the Tools panel
Accessing tools and their options
Using panels
Hidden tools
Navigating the image area
Using the Zoom tool
Using the Hand tool
Working with tabbed windows
Maximizing productivity with screen modes

Module 3: Taking Advantage of Adobe Bridge

Introducing Adobe Bridge
Navigating through the Bridge
Using folders in Adobe Bridge
Making a Favorite
Creating and locating metadata
Using the Filter panel
Saving a Collection
Automation tools in Adobe Bridge
Additional Photoshop tools
Changing the view

Module 4: Photoshop Basics

Opening an existing document
Understanding document settings
Viewing an image’s size and resolution
Combining images by copying and/or dragging
Transforming and editing combined images
Removing a background
Understanding the stacking order of layers
Refining edges of copied images
Choosing a file format
Saving for print and web use

Module 5: Making the Best Selections

Understanding the importance of selections
Using the Marquee tools
Working with the Magic Wand tool
Selecting with the Lasso tool
Adding to and subtracting from selections
Saving selections
Using the Quick Selection tool
Fine-tuning selections with Refine Edge
Using Quick Mask
Selecting with the Pen tool

Module 6: Painting and Retouching

Setting up your color settings
Comparing RGB and CMYK modes
Using the Color panel
Changing Brush settings
Applying color to an image
Changing blending modes
Retouching images
Moving through the History panel
Using the Clone Stamp and Healing tools
Working with Camera Raw

Module 7: Creating a Good Image

Choosing your color settings
Working in RGB
Reading a histogram
Adding video
Making a Curve adjustment
Defining the highlight and shadow
Adjusting the midtones
Setting the neutral
Sharpening your image
Taking care of red eye

Module 8: An Introduction to Layers

Discovering layers
Getting a handle on layers
Creating a new blank file
Naming your layer
Selecting layers
Moving layers
Changing the visibility of a layer
Locking a layer
Using masks in a layer
Preserving transparency

Adobe Photoshop Training Class Introduction Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Photoshop software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version from the Adobe website.

Photoshop Training Class Introduction Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors have created many of the official Photoshop training guides and books for Adobe Systems.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Photoshop Training Class - Intermediate

Photoshop Training Class: Intermediate - Course Length: 2 days

In this class, build on the information covered in the Adobe Photoshop training class Level I to produce complex selections and paths in this intermediate Adobe Photoshop training class. Discover creative uses for Photoshop filters, and learn how to take advantage of adjustment layers. Adobe Photoshop automation features are covered, as well as speeding up production tasks with automation and buttons. This intermediate Adobe Photoshop training class requires knowledge of all topics covered in the Photoshop training level I class.

This Adobe Photoshop training class is delivered by the instructors who wrote the Adobe Photoshop Digital Classroom, so you learn from Photoshop experts and instructors when you take an Adobe Photoshop class with AGI.

The Adobe Photoshop Intermediate training course includes a copy of AGI's own Photoshop Digital Classroom, published by AGI. Contact AGI about this Photoshop training class.

Photoshop-Training-Class-Intermediate.pdf

Photoshop Training Class - Intermediate Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Jun 18 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 19 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jun 19 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 20 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jun 19 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 20 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Jun 19 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 20 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Jul 22 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 23 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jul 22 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 23 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jul 22 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 23 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Jul 22 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 23 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Aug 19 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 20 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Aug 19 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 20 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Aug 19 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 20 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Aug 19 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 20 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Sep 23 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 24 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Sep 23 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 24 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Sep 23 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 24 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Sep 23 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 24 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register

Photoshop Training Class: Intermediate - Course Topics

Module 1: Getting To Know Layers

Creating a composition
Moving images in from other documents
Creating and editing a layer mask
Cloning layers
Aligning and distributing layers
Applying filters to layers
Creating a type layer
Applying a layer style
Creating a clipping mask
Trying out the new Filter for Layers panel

Module 2: Taking Layers to the Max

Using adjustment layers
Refining adjustment layer masks
Adjusting a Hue/Saturation layer
Adding a pattern fill layer
Using the Black & White adjustment layer
Adding a tint
Applying a gradient to an adjustment layer
Adding and editing layer styles
Saving a style
Accessing a style

Module 3: Getting Smart in Photoshop

Creating a composition using Smart Objects
Opening an image as a Smart Object
Converting a layer to a Smart Object
Placing a Smart Object
Editing a Smart Object
Editing the contents of a Smart Object
Modifying multiple Smart Object layers
Replacing the contents of a Smart Object layer
Working with Smart Filters
Modifying a Smart Filter

Module 4: Using Photoshop Filters

Understanding filter basics
Starting to use filters
Fading your filter
Using the Filter Gallery
Applying a Smart Filter
Enabling and disabling effects
Using a filter effects mask
Using the Vanishing Point filter
Building your own perspective planes
Building an attached plane

Module 5: Creating Images for Web and Video

Creating a web page
Adding text
Applying style to the text
Adding text for hyperlinks
Creating, selecting and combining slices
Using Save for Web
Optimizing image slices
Saving files for video
Creating animation
Saving an animated GIF

Module 6: Introducing 3D

Creating a 3D object
Locating GPU/Open GL preferences
Getting an image ready for 3D
Wrapping and positioning a 3D object
Adjusting materials and lighting
Working with light sources
Animating a 3D object
Creating 3D text
Rendering and rasterizing 3D images
Exporting a 3D image

Module 7: Photoshop CS6 New Features

Mercury Graphics Engine
New look and feel
New brush tips
Content-aware tools
Content-Aware Move tool
Strokes and fills
Layers panel improvements
More options for creating patterns
New and improved 3D features
Open GL requirements

Photoshop Training Class: Intermediate - Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Photoshop application before starting the class. You can purchase it or obtain a trial version from the Adobe website.

Photoshop Training Class: Intermediate - Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this Photoshop class developed by the experts at AGI. AGI instructors have created official Photoshop training guides and books for Adobe Systems.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Photoshop Training Class - Advanced

Photoshop Training Class - Advanced: Course Length: 2 days

Think that you know everything about Photoshop? This two-day Adobe Photoshop training class is for advanced power users. In this class, you will learn how to create complex composites with text and layer effects. Seamless integration of effects and colors for realistic images is covered, along with many advanced tips that are helpful for even the most experienced users.

This Photoshop training class has been updated for the most current version of Adobe Photoshop, but training for previous versions of Adobe Photoshop is also available. This Photoshop training class is available as a regularly scheduled class at AGI’s classroom location or as a private or custom class at your location.

This Adobe Photoshop training class is delivered by the instructors who wrote the Adobe Photoshop Digital Classroom, so you learn from experts and instructors when you take an Adobe Photoshop class with AGI.

Photoshop-Training-Class-Advanced.pdf

Photoshop Training Class - Advanced Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Jun 6 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 7 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Jun 26 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 27 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jun 26 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 27 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Jun 26 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 27 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jun 26 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 27 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Jul 29 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 30 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jul 29 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 30 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jul 29 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 30 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Jul 29 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 30 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Aug 22 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 23 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register

Adobe Photoshop Training Class - Advanced Course Topics

Module 1: Creating Realistic Selections

Painting accurate and realistic selections
Refining edges to include hair and fur
Mastering the Pen tool
Locking transparency
Selecting and replacing color
Using the Color Replacement tool

Module 2: Transformation and Distortion

Using Free Transform
Stepping and repeating
Using warps in your compositions
Cloning in perspective

Module 3: Masking and Adjustments

Maximizing the use of layer masks
Smoothing edges
Auto masking
Taking advantage of shadows and highlights
Advanced Curves tips and tricks
Selective Hue and Saturation
Multi-layer enhancement
Advanced use of filters and masks
Advanced retouching using content-aware features

Module 4: Composition and Perspective

Creating a photomontage
Composition tips and tricks
Getting into perspective
Introducing vanishing points
Two- vs. Three-point perspective
Correcting perspective
Cropping in perspective

Module 5: Light and Shade

Creating complex and realistic shadows
Mood, light and emphasis
Creating visible light sources
Shading using Dodge and Burn
Shading using light modes
Extreme shading
Smoke, fire and neon

Module 6: Combining Body Parts

Complex head fitting
Hair rendering techniques
The aging process
Changing clothing
Changing expression
Cosmetic makeover
Coloring black and white
Changing skin tone

Module 7: Creating Surfaces

Shiny surfaces
Wrapping in plastic
Water, snow, ice and rain
Glass: Refraction and reflection
Distortion with backgrounds
Metal, wood and stone
Curves, adjustment layers, and layer styles
Using lighting effects
Photographing shiny objects
Varnishing wood
Recycling old wood
Bringing statues to life
Carving words in stone
Paper and fabric
Folding and wrinkles
Ripping and tearing

Module 8: The Third Dimension

Adding depth
Matching existing perspective
Using displacement maps
Working with 3D layers
Blurring techniques
Breaking and smashing
Creating magical realism

Adobe Photoshop Training Class - Advanced: Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Photoshop application before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version from the Adobe web site.

Adobe Photoshop Training Class - Advanced: Course Materials

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Introduction

Adobe Illustrator Training Class Introduction - Course Length: 2 days or 4 evenings

In this two-day (or four evening) course, you will learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to create high quality illustrations, logos, and other custom artwork. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to the powerful Pen tool, discover how to transform existing shapes, and learn how to add color to drawn objects. You’ll also use layers to organize your artwork, and explore the options for exporting Illustrator files.

This Illustrator training class is available as a regularly scheduled class at AGI’s classroom location, as a private or custom Adobe Illustrator class at your location or as an online Illustrator class. This Illustrator training class is delivered by the instructors who wrote the Adobe Illustrator Digital Classroom, so you learn from Illustrator experts and instructors when you take an Illustrator class with AGI.

Illustrator-Training-Class-Introduction.pdf

Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Introduction Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
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Adobe Illustrator Training Class Introduction: Topics Covered

Module 1: Getting to Know the Adobe Illustrator Workspace

Exploring the interface
Choosing a workspace
Opening a file
Using artboards
Changing your view
Zooming and scrolling
Using tools and panels
Exploring the Control panel
Working with panels and the dock
Saving workspaces and shortcuts

Module 2: Illustrator Essentials

Using the shape tools
Repositioning and visually resizing the shapes
Putting the Transform panel to work
Constraining a shape
Entering exact dimensions
Selecting artwork
Using the shape and transform tools
Introducing layers
Cutting and pasting objects
Repeating transformations

Module 3: Adding Color

Exploring the Appearance panel
Changing colors
Adding effects
Using Live Paint
Adding a symbol
Saving swatches
Selecting the same color
Creating a color group
Using the Color panel
Adding Pantone colors

Module 4: Working with the Drawing Tools

Understanding the Pen tool
Drawing straight, curved and hinged lines
Tracing images
Creating a tracing template
Working with Image Trace
Using the Line, Pencil and Eraser tools
Editing existing paths
Adding and removing points
Cutting and joining paths
Combining shapes with the Shape Builder

Module 5: Exploring Additional Color Options

Adding tonal values with gradients
Customizing an existing gradient
Saving the gradient
Applying a second instance of the gradient
Using the Gradient panel
Updating a gradient
Creating and using patterns
Creating a bounding box
Applying the pattern
Editing a pattern fill
Locating existing patterns
Finishing up the illustration
Creating a Color Group
Using the Color Guide

Module 6: Working with and Formatting Text

Formatting text
Paragraph formatting
Using paragraph and character styles
Editing styles
Putting text on a path
Warping text
Putting text in a shape
Creating outlines
Checking spelling
Using Find and Replace

Module 7: An Introduction to Layers

Getting to know the Layers panel
Using layers to organize your illustrations
Using the Layers panel to make selections
Creating new layers
Showing and hiding layers
Locking and unlocking layers
Rearranging layers
Moving items between layers
Remembering layers when pasting
Creating a template layer

Adobe Illustrator Training Class Introduction: Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Illustrator application before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe website.

Adobe Illustrator Training Class Introduction: Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors that have created many of the official Illustrator training guides and books for Adobe Systems.

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Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Advanced

Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Advanced, Class Length: 2 days

Discover the power and versatility of vector artwork in this advanced Adobe Illustrator training course. This class takes you beyond the basics to learn the many capabilities available to you in Illustrator. This two-day course also covers troubleshooting for production personnel as well as advanced techniques for interesting design effects.

This Illustrator training class has been updated For Adobe Illustrator C65, but training for previous versions of Adobe Illustrator are also available. This Illustrator training class is available as a regularly scheduled class at AGI’s classroom location or as a private or custom Illustrator class at your location or as an online Illustrator class. This Illustrator training class is delivered by the instructors who wrote the Adobe Illustrator Digital Classroom, so you learn from Illustrator experts and instructors when you take an Illustrator class with AGI.

Illustrator-Training-Advanced.pdf

Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Advanced Course Dates

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Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
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Jul 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 25 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Jul 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 25 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Aug 28 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 29 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Aug 28 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 29 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
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Adobe Illustrator Training Class Advanced Course Topics

Module 1: Illustrator Essentials skills review

Setting up the artboard
Creating a background shape
Combining shapes
Sampling a color
Applying a fill and stroke
Applying color and effects
Aligning and distributing shapes
Adding text
Distorting a shape
Importing an image

Module 2: Working with symbols

Understanding symbols and instances
Cleaning out the symbol library
Creating symbols
Editing symbols
Importing a symbol library
Modifying symbol instances
Using the symbolism tools
Editing nested symbols
Replacing symbols
Saving symbol libraries

Module 3: Using effects and transparency

Working with the Appearance panel
Applying effects
Editing effects
Using graphic styles
Creating and saving graphic styles
Working with object transparency
Experimenting with multiple opacities
Understanding blending modes
Saving and importing graphic styles
Applying graphic styles to layers and symbols

Module 4: Exporting and saving files

Saving using the AI format
Saving an illustration with layers
Saving a layered PDF
Exporting for Photoshop
Integrating with InDesign
Integrating with Flash
Integrating with Microsoft Expression Blend
Integrating with Premiere and After Effects
Saving as EPS
Saving for Web

Module 5: Advanced blending techniques

Using the Blend Tool in Adobe Illustrator
Applying a gradient
Understanding linear vs. radial gradients
Using Gradient Mesh options
Adjusting a mesh
Revisiting Blend Options
Selecting multiple mesh points
Overlapping images
Using the Mesh tool
Adding a highlight

Module 6: Adobe Illustrator new features

64-bit support
New, adjustable user interface
Image Trace
Pattern Options panel
Gradients on strokes
Make Mask and Release button
Expandable color spectrum
Character panel enhancements
Transform panel additions
Redesigned Control pane

Adobe Illustrator Training Class Advanced Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Illustrator CS5 software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe website.

Adobe Illustrator Training Class Advanced Course Materials

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InDesign Training Class - Introduction

Adobe InDesign Training Class - Introduction

This in-depth Adobe InDesign training course will get you up-and-running in just two days or four evenings. Learn how InDesign provides refined controls for type and unprecedented control over graphics in this training class. AGI's InDesign trainers are Adobe Certified Experts and have written Adobe's official training books for InDesign, and are the authors of the Adobe InDesign Digital Classroom book.

This InDesign training class has been updated For Adobe InDesign, but training for previous versions of Adobe InDesign is also available. This Adobe InDesign training class is available as a regularly scheduled class at AGI's classroom locations as a private or custom InDesign class at your location or as an online InDesign class.

InDesign-Training-Class-Introduction.pdf

InDesign Training Class - Introduction Course Dates

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Jun 3 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 4 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jun 3 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 4 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Jun 3 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 4 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jun 6 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 7 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Jul 1 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 2 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
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Sep 3 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 4 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
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Adobe InDesign Training Class - Introduction Topics Covered

InDesign Essential Skills

InDesign tools
The InDesign workspace
The document window
Using guides
Viewing modes
Working with panels
Managing panels
Saving your workspace
Working with the Control panel
Navigating through a document

Building Documents with Master Pages

Planning your document
Creating a custom-sized document
Formatting master pages
Using text variables
Basing master pages on other masters
Overriding master page items
Adding layout pages
Placing formatted text
Adding images and text to master pages
Applying masters to pages

Working with Text and Type

Creating a text frame
Inputting text
Changing character attributes
Changing paragraph attributes
Finding and changing text
Checking and correcting spelling
Using the Glyphs panel
Creating Glyph sets
Flowing text
Threading text between frames

Working with Styles

Style types
Defining paragraph styles
Applying paragraph styles
Defining character styles
Applying character styles
Updating styles
Loading styles from another document
Organizing styles into groups
Creating object styles
Applying object styles

Working with Graphics

How InDesign handles graphics
Locating missing images
The Links panel and Link badge
Creating a graphic frame
Adding graphics
Repositioning graphics
Fitting graphics to frames
Placing multiple graphics
Wrapping text around graphics
Importing layered Photoshop files

Creating and Using Tables

Creating a table
Copying and pasting table information
Adding text to tables
Converting tables and text
Importing a table
Editing table options
Using cells
Merging cells
Defining columns and rows
Using graphics in cells

Using Color in Your Documents

Applying color to text
Applying color to frames
Creating and saving a new swatch
Applying Live Corner Effects
Applying strokes to text
Creating a tint reduction
Working with gradients
Using the Eyedropper
Updating and editing colors
Using and saving spot colors

Preflighting, Printing and PDF

Package inventory
Actual vs. effective resolution
Preflight checks
Packaging your document
Package options
Creating a PDF
Adobe PDF Presets
PDF Export Options
Separation preview
Printing a proof

Adobe InDesign CS6 New Features

About the new features
Content Collector
Linked content
Liquid Layouts
Alternate layouts
PDF forms
Primary text frame
ePub enhancements

Adobe InDesign Training Class Level I Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe InDesign software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe website.

Adobe InDesign Training Class Level I Course Materials

The Adobe InDesign Level I training course includes a copy of AGI's own InDesign Digital Classroom, published by AGI and Wiley. Contact AGI about this InDesign training class

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InDesign Training Class - Intermediate

Adobe InDesign Training Class - Intermediate

InDesign Intermediate Class Length: 2 days

This two-day (or four-evening) Adobe InDesign training course is designed for individuals who already know the fundamentals of InDesign and want to learn more advanced functions to improve speed, productivity, and accuracy. Learn more advanced styles, text formatting, graphics controls, and output in this advanced InDesign training class instructed by Adobe Certified Experts and the authors of more than 10 books on InDesign including the InDesign Digital Classroom,

This InDesign course has been updated for Adobe InDesign CS6, but training for previous versions of InDesign is also available. Available as a regularly scheduled class at AGI's classroom training centers or as a private or custom InDesign training course at your location. Also available as a live online class.

To speak with a training representative call 781-376-6044 or contact AGI using our InDesign training information form.

Adobe InDesign Training Class Intermediate Overview

This two day course is designed for individuals who already know the fundamental features of InDesign and also need to know the more advanced functions related to color controls, typesetting and output. This class is fully updated for version. Developed by the Adobe experts who create the Digital Classroom book series, this InDesign training class take your InDesign skills to the next level.

InDesign-Training-Class-Intermediate.pdf

Adobe InDesign Training Class - Intermediate Course Dates

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Jun 12 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 13 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jun 12 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 13 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Jun 12 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 13 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jun 12 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 13 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Jul 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jul 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jul 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Jul 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 18 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Aug 14 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 15 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Aug 14 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 15 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Aug 14 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 15 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Aug 14 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 15 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register

Adobe InDesign Training Class - Intermediate Topics Covered

Essential Skills Review

Using the Pages panel
Changing magnification
Placing and formatting type
Applying paragraph and character styles
Using Find/Change
Applying object styles
Placing and positioning graphics
Applying text wrap
Understanding layers
Applying effects

More Text and Type

Editing text using the Story Editor
Using Track Changes
Drag-and-drop text editing
Adjusting text inset
Vertically aligning text
Viewing and changing the baseline grid
Adding story jumps
Placing text on a path
Importing text from Microsoft Word
Finding and fixing missing fonts

Advanced Styles

Using nested styles
Redefining styles
Breaking links to styles
Additional style options
Creating a new style group
Using Quick Apply
Selecting all unused styles
Editing export tags
Sorting styles
GREP styles

Additional Graphics Features

Auto fitting
Using Adobe Bridge to import graphics
Placing multiple graphics using Mini Bridge
Applying object styles to images
Using clipping paths and alpha channels
Removing an image background
Using anchored objects
Advanced importing
Importing layered Photoshop files
Importing InDesign layouts as graphics

Advanced Tables

Formatting cells and text
Text alignment and inset within a cell
Formatting text in tables by column
Working with tables in Story Editor
Defining a header cell
Setting column and row dimensions
Setting a fixed row height
Setting column width
Creating and applying cell styles
Creating and applying table styles

Using Effects

Applying opacity to objects
Applying effects to strokes or fills
Adjusting effects
Object styles with effects
Using Find/Change to apply object styles
Converting text to a path
Applying blending modes to objects
Working with imported transparent files
Applying an alpha channel selection
Applying a path selection

Advanced Document Features

Adding text variables
Creating a book from multiple files
Defining pagination and document order
Synchronizing book attributes
Creating captions
Creating a Table of Contents
Building an index
Adding topics
Adding cross-references
Exporting from the Book panel

Introduction to Digital Documents

Interactive design considerations
Adding a hyperlink
Adding buttons
Creating page transitions
Creating animations
Liquid Layout
Linked Content
Exporting an interactive PDF
Creating a SWF file
Adding PDF form fields

Adobe InDesign Training Class Intermediate Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe InDesign software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

Adobe InDesign Training Class Intermediate Course Materials

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

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InDesign Training Class - Advanced

Adobe InDesign - Advanced Class Length: 2 days

This Adobe InDesign training course is for you if you understand the basics of InDesign and want to master the application, improve your skills, and increase your productivity. This class helps you master the text-handling capabilities of InDesign, the advanced features, document layout and template building, long document features, and the essentials of InDesign’s XML capabilities. You will also discover how to create interactive documents for online distribution, and work effectively with the Adobe Bridge and Version Cue applications. Updated for InDesign CS6. Contact AGI about this InDesign training class.

InDesign-Training-Class-Advanced.pdf

InDesign Training Class - Advanced Course Dates

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Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Jul 29 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 30 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jul 29 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 30 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jul 29 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 30 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Aug 28 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 29 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Aug 28 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 29 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Aug 28 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 29 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Aug 28 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 29 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register

Adobe InDesign Training Class - Advanced Topics Covered

Productivity Enhancers

Customizing keyboard shortcuts
Using Smart Guides
Importing and pasting text
Using the Eyedropper on text
Applying styles efficiently
Nested and next styles
Updating styled text
Using libraries and snippets
Enabling Layout Adjustment
Proportionally placing graphics

Helpful Preferences

Applying leading to entire paragraphs
Enabling Smart Text Reflow
Controlling text wrap
Setting up a baseline grid
Changing units and increments
Choosing the appearance of black
Viewing and changing the baseline grid
Restoring preferences and defaults
Resetting warning boxes
Clipboard Handling

Building Templates

Advantages of template use
Creating a template layer
Loading swatches
Loading styles
Creating master pages
Basing masters
Overriding and detaching master objects
Creating styles
Basing styles
Clearing style overrides

Using Color and Transparency

Adjusting gradients
Using the Eyedropper with colors
Copying swatches between documents
Previewing color separations
Connecting effects and transparency
Feathering graphic margins
Blending mode options
Solving printing issues
Transparency flattener options
Understanding stitching

Working with Long Documents

Combining files into books
Setting the page order
Creating a table of contents
Specifying a style source
Synchronizing long documents
Creating an index
Adding topics and cross-references
Generating an index
Exporting a book file
Print Booklet

Harnessing XML

Viewing XML
Importing XML tags
Applying tags to text
Applying tags to graphic
Using the Structure pane
Exporting a document to XML
Importing XML data
Mapping tags to styles and styles to tags
Understanding DTD files
Validating XML structure

Using Data Merge

Merging steps
Choosing a data source
Inserting a text data field
Adding image fields
Previewing records
Updating data fields
Removing data fields
Replacing data fields
Merging records
Using data fields on master pages

Creating Interactive Documents

Adding TOC bookmarks
Arranging, grouping and sorting bookmarks
Creating a hyperlink
Creating a button
Action types
Changing button appearance
Adding a movies or sound
Choosing a poster frame
Changing movie options
Selecting an Acrobat format

Adobe InDesign Training Class - Advanced Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe InDesign software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

Adobe InDesign Training Class - Advanced Course Materials

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

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Adobe After Effects Training Class

Adobe After Effects CS6 Class Length: 2 days

Learn to use this comprehensive software tool to efficiently produce motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, multimedia, and the Web. This two-day class will teach you to use Adobe After Effects powerful toolset to create a wide range of visual and audio effects. Updated for Version CS6. Contact AGI about this After Effects training class.

The After Effects CS6 Level I training course includes a copy of AGI's own After Effects CS6 Digital Classroom, published by AGI and Wiley.

AfterEffects_Overview.pdf

Adobe After Effects Training Class Course Dates

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Jun 12 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 13 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Jun 12 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 13 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$795	Register
Jun 12 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 13 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register
Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Aug 1 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 2 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Aug 1 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 2 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Aug 1 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 2 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$795	Register
Aug 1 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 2 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register

Adobe After Effects CS6 Training Class Course Topics

Digital Video basics in Adobe After Effects

Analog versus digital
Frame rate and resolution
Storage space and system requirements
Defining motion Graphics

Using the After Effects Interface

Creating a project
Understanding the After Effects panel system
Organizing the Project Window
Understanding the Composition Window
Working in the Timeline Window
RAM Preview vs. Standard Preview

Media Management

Importing media files
Importing Photoshop and Illustrator files
Previewing footage
Previewing stills and video
Previewing audio
Trimming a video clip
Using the Interpret Footage dialog box
Looping an audio or video file

Using Layers in Adobe After Effects

Layer basics
Layer options
Creating a layer solid
Understanding the layer switches
Time stretch and frame blending
Nesting compositions/layers using precomps

Using keyframes in Adobe After Effects

Animation of layer properties using keyframes
Using layer parenting to ease repetition
Understanding motion paths
Working with layer blending
Controlling the speed of animations
Easing principles

Using text in Adobe After Effects

Creating text
Character palette
Paragraph palette
Animating text with keyframes
Animating text using presets
Using Bridge with After Effects

Masking and alpha channels in Adobe After Effects

Masking
Animating masks
Working with alpha channels
Track matte

Using Effects in Adobe After Effects

Effect basics
Animating effects

Introduction to 3D in After Effects

Exploring the 3D capabilities and limitations of After Effects
Creating 3D layers
Using multiple viewports
Understanding 3D Transform properties
Animating 3D layers
Creating and using lights

Outputting in Adobe After Effects

Rendering from a composition to various formats
Understanding the Render Queue
Adjusting render settings
Duplicating jobs in the Render Queue
Creating render templates
Exporting a project file
Rendering an individual frame

Adobe After Effects CS6 Training Class Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe After Effects CS6 software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe website.

Adobe After Effects CS6 Training Class Course Materials

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

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Adobe Premiere Pro Training Class - Introduction

Premiere Pro Introduction Class Length: 2 days

This Adobe Premiere Pro training class teaches you the essentials of working with this digital video app in two days of intensive hands-on training. You learn how to use the interface and editing tools for producing broadcast-quality movies used for video, multimedia, and the Web. This training class has been fully updated for Premiere Pro CS6. Contact AGI about this Premiere training class.

Premiere_Introduction_Overview.pdf

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Class - Introduction Course Dates

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May 9 2013 - 9:30am to May 10 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$795	Register
May 21 2013 - 9:30am to May 22 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Jun 20 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 21 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Jun 20 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 21 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Jun 20 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 21 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$795	Register
Jun 20 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 21 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register
Jul 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 18 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register
Jul 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Jul 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$795	Register
Jul 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register
Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$795	Register

Adobe Premiere Training Class Introduction Course Topics

Video basics in Premiere

Terminology
Non-linear editing
Destructive vs. Non Destructive
YUV vs. RGB Color Space
Full screen video vs. multimedia
NTSC Timebase
Workspace in Premiere

Capturing in Premiere

Using the Capture window to digitize video
Logging and Batch Capture

Basic Editing in Premiere

Monitor window controls
Using the Monitor window to edit video
Insert / Overlay Edits
Editing video in the Timeline
Editing tools (Razor, Ripple, Roll, etc.)
Lift / Extract
In and Out points
Discussion of four point editing

Transitions in Premiere CS6

Using the Effects tab and Effect controls
Markers in Premiere
Source versus Program

Effects and Filters in Premiere

Fixed effects
Animating clip properties
Applying and animating filters
Using keyframes

Creating Titles in Premiere

Types of titles (roll, crawl, lower 3rd)
Title templates
Title animation

Superimposing in Premiere

Controlling transparency
Editing Audio
Adding music tracks
Controlling volume (Fade in/out)

Exporting and Rendering Movies in Premiere

Export Options
Export to tape / DVD
Adobe Media Encode

Adobe Premiere Training Class Introduction Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Premiere software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe website.

Adobe Premiere Training Class Level I Course Materials

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Class - Advanced

Premiere Pro Training Class: Advanced - Course Length: 2 days

Learn the advanced capabilities of Adobe Premiere Pro in two days of intensive hands-on training. Attendees learn how to use advanced interface and editing tools for producing broadcast-quality movies used for video, multimedia, and the Web. This training class has been fully updated for Premiere Pro CS6. Contact AGI about this Premiere training class.

Premiere_Advanced_Overview.pdf

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Class - Advanced Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Jun 27 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 28 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Jun 27 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 28 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Jun 27 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 28 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$795	Register
Jun 27 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 28 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register
Jul 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 25 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Aug 29 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 30 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$795	Register
Aug 29 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 30 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Aug 29 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 30 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Aug 29 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 30 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register

Adobe Premiere Training Class: Advanced - Course Topics

Update on new Features in Premiere

Interface improvements
Changes to the workspace

Advanced Editing in Premiere

Using the Trim View
Slip, Slide and Rolling Edit Tools
Match frames
Nested timelines (Sequences)

Masking Techniques in Premiere

Using keys
Using matte keys
Garbage mattes
Color mattes
Track mattes
Advanced transitions
Advanced Audio editing in Premiere

Integrating Photoshop with Premiere

Animating
Importing layers as a sequence
Alpha channels
Updating Photoshop files

Integrating After Effects with Premiere

Working with Premiere projects in After Effects
Non-destructive integration

Integrating Audition with Premiere

Overview of editing audio from a Premiere Project file using Audition

Color Correction in Premiere

Creating a new reference monitor window
Gang to reference monitor feature
Working with color scopes
3 Point Color Correction
Color Match

DVD export in Premiere

Using sequence markers
Adding chapter information
Encoding using Adobe Media Encoder

Introduction to Encore DVD

Understanding assets
Using templates
Linking menus to content
Previewing projects
Transcoding to MPEG-2
Building

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Class: Advanced - Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Premiere software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe website.

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Class: Advanced - Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class, the Premiere Pro Digital Classroom, created by the Adobe Certified Experts at AGI. AGI instructors that have created many of the official training guides and books for Adobe Systems.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Adobe Flash Training Class - Introduction

Flash CS6 Level I Class Length: 2 days or 4 evenings

Master the basic skills you need to get up-and-running with this Adobe Flash class. In this Flash class, you will learn the basics of Adobe's industry-standard web animation and multimedia publishing software. You'll learn how to get creative with Flash's drawing tools and bring graphics to life on the stage through motion and shape tweens while incorporating images, video and audio to create total interactive experiences. Learn to optimize and publish your content for delivery on the Web and CD/DVD-ROM.

This Adobe Flash training course is geared toward first-time or novice Flash users, is ideal for digital and traditional designers looking to move further into the interactive realm, and is a great way for you to learn Flash. The Adobe Flash Level I training course includes a copy of AGI's own Flash CS6 Professional Digital Classroom, published by AGI and Wiley. Contact AGI about this Flash training class.

This Flash training class has been updated For Adobe Flash CS6, but training for previous versions of Adobe Flash is also available. This Adobe Flash training class is available as a regularly scheduled class at AGI's classroom locations as a private or custom Flash class at your location or as an online Flash class.

FlashCS6_Introduction_Overview.pdf

Adobe Flash Training Class - Introduction Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Jul 15 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 16 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jul 15 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 16 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Jul 15 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 16 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jul 15 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 16 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Aug 12 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 13 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Aug 12 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 13 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Aug 12 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 13 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Aug 12 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 13 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register

Adobe Flash CS6 Training Class Level I Course Topics

Flash CS6 Jumpstart

Introducing Flash and the Flash Player
Understanding Flash file types
Creating and setting up a new document
Saving a Flash document
Using the Flash workspace
Working on the Stage
Accessing Flash tools
Using the Property Inspector
Working with other panels and groups
Putting the Timeline to use

Getting Started with the drawing tools

Drawing in Flash
Understanding merge drawing mode
Using the Line tool
Drawing with the Pen tool
Using the Shape and Primitive tools
Adding text to your artwork
Introducing filters
Working with colors and gradients
Organizing and layering graphics
Transforming graphics and gradients

Using symbols and the library

Understanding symbols and instances
Looking at the Library panel
Creating symbols
Building artwork with symbol instances
Editing symbols
Modifying instances
Changing instance color
Duplicating symbols
Swapping symbols
Managing the Library

Creating basic animation

Introducing keyframes and the timeline
Working on layers
Using frames and keyframes
Creating motion-tweened animation
Incorporating color effects, rotation and scaling
Modifying animation with the Motion Editor
Controlling animation paths
Morphing with Shape Tweens
Creating and modifying classic tweens
Adjusting animation with Onion Skinning

Working with Imported Files

Understanding import formats
Importing still images
Placing a bitmap image
Adding text
Swapping out an imported file
Modifying and updating imported artwork
Updating imported files
Taking advantage of Photoshop layers
Importing Illustrator artwork
Animating imported images

Adding Sound and Video

Preparing sound files for Flash
Editing your audio
Choosing audio formats
Importing sounds
Adding sounds to the Timeline and buttons
Understanding video in Flash
Choosing embedded vs. linked video
Using Flash Video formats
Converting video with Adobe Media Encoder
Adding embedded video

Introducing ActionScript navigation

Understanding ActionScript
Choosing the right ActionScript version
Placing ActionScript
Adding actions with the Actions panel
Using Script Assist
Controlling Movie Clip timelines
Building basic button symbols
Creating rollovers
Exploring Javascript behaviors
Adding behaviors to a button

Delivering your final movie

Understanding the publishing process
Customizing Publish settings
Publishing to the Web
Publishing for the Desktop with Adobe AIR
Publishing for Mobile Devices
Publishing for iOS
Publishing for Android OS
Using Export Movie
Exporting as a PNG Sequence
Working with FTP

Adobe Flash CS6 Training Class Level I Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Flash CS6 software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe web site.

Adobe Flash CS6 Training Class Level I Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors have created many of the official Flash training guides and books for Adobe Systems. These books are a great resource for you to learn Flash after you have completed your Flash training class at AGI.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Adobe Flash Training Class - Intermediate

Flash CS6 Intermediate Class Length: 2 days

This intermediate Adobe Flash training class is for basic to intermediate Flash users who are ready to improve their Adobe Flash skills. Students learn advanced design methods including movie clip-based architecture, library sharing, tips, tricks and optimization techniques. In the second half of the course, students get up-and-running with sophisticated interactivity and dynamic content through an in-depth introduction to Flash's built-in programming language: ActionScript 3.0.

This Adobe Flash training class is ideal for those with an understanding of basic Flash design concepts, or past Flash users looking to upgrade their knowledge to the latest CS6 release. Course text book provided. Contact AGI about this Flash training class.

FlashCS6_Intermediate_Overview.pdf

Adobe Flash Training Class - Intermediate Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
May 28 2013 - 9:30am to May 29 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register
Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$795	Register
Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register
Jul 31 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 1 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Jul 31 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 1 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$795	Register
Jul 31 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 1 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Jul 31 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 1 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register
Aug 21 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 22 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Aug 21 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 22 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$795	Register
Aug 21 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 22 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Aug 21 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 22 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register

Adobe Flash CS6 Training Class Intermediate Course Topics

Flash Animation Fundamentals

Working with frames and keyframes
Motion tweening basics
Tweening multiple objects
Moving and transforming tween paths
Incorporating color effects and scaling
Controlling animation path
Using motion guides layers
Shape tween basics
Copying, pasting, and saving animation
Using copy and paste motion
Creating motion presets
Applying advanced easing behavior
Animating masks
Shifting, moving, and extending tween spans

Advanced design concepts

Working with filter effects
Tweening filter effects
Designing buttons
9-slice scaling
Using transitions & assistants
Modifying transformation points
Using the Strings panel

Flash ActionScripting fundamentals

Working with the Code Snippets panel
Standard (default) script editing mode
Using Script Assist
Adding & removing actions
Adding actions to frames with the Code Snippets panel
Adding a stop( ) action
Placing a goto action using the Actions panel
Controlling movie clip timelines
Understanding functions
Use debugging features in ActionScript

Intermediate ActionScript 3.0 concepts

Targeting movie clips
Load external Flash movies and JPEGs into a movie clip
Working with dynamic text fields
Variables and data types
Creating event handlers
Adding button functionality
Conditionals
Navigating to web pages
Creating feathered masks
Dynamically loading videos
Creating shared library items
Understanding how to use fsCommands
Techniques for optimizing and publishing movies

Adobe Flash CS6 Training Class Intermediate Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Flash CS6 software before starting the Adobe Flash class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

Adobe Flash CS6 Training Class Intermediate Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors have created many of the official Flash training guides and books for Adobe Systems. These guides are a great resource to help you learn Adobe Flash even after you have completed this Flash class.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Adobe Flash Training Class - Advanced

Flash Advanced Class Length: 2 days

Learn Flash's built-in programming language, ActionScript. It offers endless possibilities for interactive designers. This advanced Adobe Flash training class takes students from the ground up all the way through advanced concepts of the latest release, ActionScript 3.0, including dynamic content creation, class architecture, advanced media control and using XML.
Note: ActionScript 2.0 training is still available.

This Adobe Flash training class is recommended for intermediate to advanced Flash users looking for in-depth coverage of ActionScript 3.0, and is ideal for those looking to migrate from ActionScript 2.0 to 3.0. Contact AGI about this Flash training class.

FlashCS6_Advanced_Overview.pdf

Adobe Flash Training Class - Advanced Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Jun 27 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 28 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Jun 27 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 28 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Jun 27 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 28 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$795	Register
Jun 27 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 28 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register
Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$795	Register
Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$795	Register
Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$795	Register
Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$795	Register

Adobe Flash Training Class Advanced Topics Covered

Advanced ActionScript programming in Flash CS6

ActionScript 2.0 vs. 3.0
Timeline control
Variables and data types
Understanding event flow
Creating event handlers and button interactivity
Dynamic & input text
Creating functions
Arrays & objects

Understanding Objects, Methods & Properties

Understanding class architecture
Creating AS 3.0 Packages and Classes
Understanding the new Display list
Adding symbols programmatically
Loading images
Loading & controlling sounds
Using the Tween() class
Adding filters programmatically
Loading XML data

Adobe Flash Training Class Advanced Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Flash CS6 software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe web site.

Adobe Flash Training Class Advanced Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors have created many of the official Flash training guides and books for Adobe Systems. These guides help you learn Adobe Flash after you have completed the training class at AGI.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Dreamweaver Training Class - Introduction

This two-day introductory Adobe Dreamweaver training course combines practical hands-on exercises with an overview of Dreamweaver’s tools for building and maintaining websites. The focus of this course is on creating multiple pages with text, images and links using Dreamweaver.

This Dreamweaver training class has been updated For Adobe Dreamweaver, but training for previous versions of Adobe Dreamweaver is also available. This Adobe Dreamweaver training class is available as a regularly scheduled class at AGI's classroom locations as a private or custom Dreamweaver class at your location or as an online Dreamweaver class.

The Adobe Dreamweaver introductory training course includes a copy of AGI's own Dreamweaver Digital Classroom, published by AGI and Wiley. Contact AGI about this Dreamweaver training class.

DreamweaverCS6_Introduction_Overview.pdf

Dreamweaver Training Class - Introduction Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Jun 5 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 6 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$285	Register
Jun 5 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 6 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$285	Register
Jun 12 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 13 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$285	Register
Jul 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 11 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$285	Register
Jul 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 11 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$285	Register
Jul 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 11 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$285	Register
Jul 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 11 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$285	Register
Aug 7 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 8 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$285	Register
Aug 7 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 8 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$285	Register
Aug 7 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 8 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$285	Register
Aug 7 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 8 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$285	Register
Sep 5 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 6 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$285	Register
Sep 5 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 6 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$285	Register
Sep 5 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 6 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$285	Register
Sep 5 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 6 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$285	Register

Dreamweaver Training Class - Introduction Course Topics

Dreamweaver Jumpstart

Design and layout tools
Site management and file transfer protocol
Coding environment and text editor
Mobile design and development features
Dreamweaver’s workspace features
How websites work
The role of web browsers
An introduction to HTML
Explorations in code
Creating, opening, and saving documents
Setting up a new site

Understanding sites and pages

Creating a new site in Adobe Dreamweaver
Using advanced site-creation options
Adding pages
Saving a page to your site
Defining page properties
Changing your work views
Looking at the Files panel
Viewing local files
Selecting and editing files

Adding text and images

Using type and images on the Web
Adding text
Introducing styles
Previewing pages in a web browser
Creating hyperlinks
Inserting images
Linking images
Editing images
Optimizing images
Updating images

Styling your pages with CSS

Understanding cascading styles sheets
Creating and modifying styles
Creating a class style with the Property Inspector
Using advanced CSS formatting
Putting Div tags and CSS IDs to use
Saving internal vs. external style sheets
Attaching external style sheets
Modifying attached style sheets
Creating a new .css file

Working with tables

Using tables in web design
Importing table data
Modifying table structure
Creating a table
Formatting tables with HTML
Formatting tables with CSS
Advanced CSS styling of tables
Reusing CSS for other tables
Sorting data in tables

Fine-Tuning Your Workflow

Working more efficiently
Customizing panels and groups
Adding Favorites
Using the Insert bar
Resizing the document window
Changing the zoom level
Using guides
Using grids
Navigating with the tag selector
Tiling documents

Adding Flash, video and sound content

Making web content interesting
Inserting Flash movies
Choosing the right video format
Adding video
Incorporating Flash Video
Using QuickTime video and Windows media
Adding video controls
Understanding plug-ins
Choosing the right audio format
Inserting sound
Updating and editing colors

Managing Your Website

Working with the Files panel
Creating a remote connection
Viewing files on a remote web server
Transferring files to and from a remote server
Checking links site-wide
Generating site reports
Checking browser compatibility
Adding metadata
Launching your site
Getting help and using the reference guides

Dreamweaver new features

Fluid Grid Layout
CSS transition
Web fonts
jQuery mobile swatches
PhoneGap build service
CSS3 and HTML5 authoring support
jQuery mobile integration
Native mobile app support

Dreamweaver Training Class - Introduction: Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Dreamweaver software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe website.

Dreamweaver Training Class - Introduction: Course Length: 2 days

Adobe Dreamweaver Training Class Introduction Course Materials

The Adobe Dreamweaver introductory training course includes a copy of AGI's own Dreamweaver Digital Classroom, published by AGI and Wiley. Contact AGI about this Dreamweaver training class.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Dreamweaver Training Class - Advanced

This two-day advanced Adobe Dreamweaver training class covers the more advanced features of this website development and management application. Topics include CSS layout, adding multimedia, creating web forms, working with templates and adding interactive user interface elements such as drop-down menus. Entrance to this Adobe Dreamweaver training course requires knowledge of all topics in Dreamweaver Introduction.

DreamweaverCS6_Advanced_Overview.pdf

Dreamweaver Training Class - Advanced Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
May 15 2013 - 9:30am to May 16 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jun 19 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 20 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jun 19 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 20 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Jun 19 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 20 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jul 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 25 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Jul 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 25 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Jul 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 25 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Jul 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 25 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Aug 19 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 20 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Aug 19 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 20 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Aug 19 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 20 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Aug 19 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 20 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register
Sep 18 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 19 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$695	Register
Sep 18 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 19 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$695	Register
Sep 18 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 19 2013 - 4:30pm	Online Training	$695	Register
Sep 18 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 19 2013 - 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$695	Register

Dreamweaver Training Class: Advanced - Topics Covered

Creating Page Layouts with CSS

Understanding the CSS Box model
Reviewing the div element and ID selector
Creating a centered container for your page
Making layouts cross-browser compatible
Positioning content (absolute vs. relative)
Positioning content with AP Divs
Adding additional content and styles
Setting margins and borders
Future-proofing your layout
Knowing the pros and cons of AP CSS layouts

Advanced Page Layout

Understanding layout with floats
Creating a floated image
Creating columns with HTML and CSS
Creating HTML structure with divs
Using the clear property
Changing column layout and size
Checking for browser compatibility
Adding code for IE 6
Creating more sophisticated layouts
Using Dreamweaver’s Fluid Grid Layout

CSS3 Transitions and Web Fonts

Understanding the role of CSS3
Adding a CSS Transition
Modifying a CSS transition
Adding CSS transitions for navigation
Previewing CSS transitions
Understanding the basics of web fonts
Adding web fonts to your site
Styling text with a web font
Previewing web fonts
Pros and cons of CSS transitions and web fonts

Maximizing Site Design

Creating modular page elements
Introducing snippets
Creating new snippets
Introducing library items
Modifying and updating library items
Introducing templates
Creating a new template
Creating new pages from templates
Working with editable and repeating regions
Detaching a page from a template

Working with Code-Editing Features

Getting into code
Accessing code with the Quick Tag editor
Inserting tags with the Tag Chooser
Inserting and editing comments
Using HTML5 Code-hinting
Working in the Code view
Using the Coding toolbar
Validating, highlighting and correcting code
Running a report
Indenting code

Building Web Forms

Understanding HTML forms
Building a contact form
Inserting the form tag
Setting form properties
Adding form elements
Styling forms with CSS
Processing and validating forms
Looking at behaviors
Setting an event or trigger
Verifying field contents

Adding Spry Interactivity

Introducing the Spry Widgets
Understanding AJAX and the Spry framework
Using the Spry Menu bar
Customizing Spry Widgets with CSS
Adding Spry panels
Working with Spry Data Widgets
Introducing XML
Creating a Spry XML data set
Adding a Spry Repeat List
Styling and fine-tuning data widgets

Mobile Design and Layout

Understanding the mobile web
Using Dreamweaver tools for mobile layout
Viewing your page in Multiscreen
Defining Media Queries
Organizing your style sheets
Creating a layout optimized for mobile
Creating styles for navigation
Understanding Fluid Grid Layout
Creating mobile and tablet layouts
Styling fluid grid layout elements

Adobe Dreamweaver Training Class: Advanced - Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Dreamweaver software before starting the Adobe Dreamweaver class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

Dreamweaver Advanced Class Length: 2 days

Dreamweaver Training Class: Advanced - Course Materials

The Adobe Dreamweaver Advanced training course includes a copy of AGI's own Dreamweaver Digital Classroom, published by AGI and Wiley. Contact AGI about this Dreamweaver training class.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Adobe DPS Training Class

AGI instructors are Digital Publishing Suite experts. Our team has worked with major magazine, book, and educational publishers creating DPS projects. When you take an Adobe DPS training class from AGI, you learn from the best instructors who are experienced publishing professionals and the authors of more than 50 books on the Adobe Creative Suite. Adobe DPS training classes are available at our New York City, Boston, or Philadelphia locations. This Adobe DPS training class can also be taught on-site at your location.

Adobe DPS Class Length: 1 day or 2 evenings

This 1-day in-depth Adobe Digital Publishing Suite training course will get you up-and-running with creating digital documents. Learn how InDesign provides the foundation for creating folios which can be published as single-issue or multi-issue digital documents. AGI instructors have been workin with Adobe InDesign for more than a decade, and have written more than 10 books on Adobe InDesign and more than 50 books on the Creative Suite tools. AGI's books are published internationally and available at all major book sellers. You can find a complete list of our Adobe training book titles at the Digital Classroom Books website. This Adobe InDesign training class is fully updated for Version CS6 and the latest version of the DPS tools. Our DPS classes are led by Adobe experts who have delivered training to Adobe employees and have been hired by Adobe to deliver training. When you partner with AGI for DPS training, you'll learn from the best Digital Publishing Suite instructors.

Adobe DPS Training Class Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Jun 5 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$325	Register
Jun 14 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$325	Register
Jun 19 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$325	Register
Jul 26 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$325	Register
Jul 26 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$325	Register
Jul 31 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$325	Register
Aug 30 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$325	Register
Aug 30 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$325	Register
Aug 30 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$325	Register

Adobe DPS Training Class Topics Covered

Introduction to Adobe DPS: creating a folios and adding articles

Understanding DPS workflow
Document design considerations for DPS projects
Understanding the DPS workspace
Converting print layouts for online use
Creating offline folios
Working with articles and layouts
Previewing folios
Uploading folios and testing on iPad

Adding Audio and Video to DPS projects

Working with video files: full screen and in-line display
Adding controls for audio and video
Adding Posters into your DPS project
Understanding the Overlay Creator Panel
Adding audio overlays
Previewing audio and video

Working with Text in Adobe DPS

Creating articles
Connecting content with placeholder frames
Adding interior margins (text inset spacing)
Understanding scroll frame overlays
Adding scrolling text and scrolling Groups
Managing articles in the folio panel
Managing articles in the DPS dashboard
Previewing articles and folios

Working with Images in Adobe DPS

Using pan and zoom overlays
Creating panorama overlays
Defining initial zoom and starting view for images
Applying limits to panning
Creating image sequence overlays
Creating Slideshows in DPS
Adding Images into a slideshow
Adding Buttons with actions and states for interactivity

Adding interactivity

Defining multi-state objects
Using invisible buttons

Creating Hyperlinks and Buttons

Adding hyperlink overlays and buttons
Linking to content within a folio: articles and pages
Internal links within articles

Creating a Complete Folio

Defining folio properties
Defining article properties
Working with multiple articles in a folio
Defining the sequence of articles
Previewing folios

Understanding Single Issue vs. Multi-issue

Creating single issue apps
Creating multi-issue apps
Understanding entitlements and subscriptions

Advanced DPS Topics

Web content overlays
Custom viewer apps

Adobe DPS Training Class Course Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe InDesign CS6 software before starting the Adobe Digital Publishing Suite training class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe website. We recommend that you also have strong foundation level skills with InDesign. If you lack previous skills with InDesign we recommend the following:

Complete the lessons in the InDesign CS6 Digital Classroom book
Complete the InDesign video tutorials at DigitalClassroom.com
Complete the Introductory InDesign Training Class at AGI

Adobe DPS Training Course Materials

This Adobe DPS training course includes a copy of AGI's own InDesign Digital Classroom, published by AGI and Wiley as well as AGI's Adobe DPS training curriculum. Contact AGI about this Adobe DPS training class.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Photoshop Training Class - Web Graphics

Photoshop for Web Graphics Class Length: 1 day

This class is for designers who want graphics to create web pages with impactful web graphics. In this one-day class you discover the steps to creating web graphics using Adobe Photoshop. Learn about file formats, color tables, animations and the creation of interesting special effects such as rollovers and tweening. Instructed by an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor for Photoshop. This training class includes coverage of new features added in Photoshop CS6.

This Web Graphics training class is available as a regularly scheduled class at AGI’s classroom location, as a private or custom Web Graphics class at your location, or as an online class.

This Web Graphics training class is delivered by the instructors who write the Digital Classroom series of books, so you learn from Photoshop experts and instructors when you take a training class with AGI.

Photoshop-Training-Class-Web-Graphics.pdf

Photoshop Training Class - Web Graphics Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Jun 7 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$395	Register
Jun 7 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$395	Register
Jun 7 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$395	Register
Jun 7 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$395	Register
Aug 2 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Philadelphia	$395	Register
Aug 2 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training New York City	$395	Register
Aug 2 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$395	Register
Aug 2 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$395	Register

Adobe Photoshop Training Class for Web Graphics: Course Topics

Module 1: Basics of Web Page Design

Designing web pages with Photoshop
Important tips for naming files
Image size

Module 2: Image File Size

Photoshop resize wizard
Manually resize
Fit image
Building a resize action

Module 3: Web File Formats

Overview of file formats: JPG, GIF, PNG

Module 4: The JPEG format

Saving a JPG
Using the matting feature for JPEG

Module 5: The GIF format

General information about GIFs
Exporting a GIF
Lossy
Color reduction algorithm
Dithering
Matting
Transparency
Interlaced
Web Snap
Modifying the color table
Locking colors in the color table
Saving Custom color tables

Module 6: The PNG Format

PNG-8 vs PNG-24
Transparency

Module 7: Photoshop production tips

Zooming
Guides & grids
Taking advantage of the Info panel
Using the transform features

Module 8: Color on the web

Hexadecimal system
Color picker for HTML
Converting Pantone colors for web use
Using Color panel for Hexadecimal colors
Using Color Picker
Using and creating custom swatches
Locking colors in the color table

Module 9: Using type on the web

Overview of text on the web
Anti-aliasing
Layer styles for type
Saving styles
Converting text to vector

Module 10: Selection tools

Marquee tool
Selection tips and tricks
Feathering
Lasso
Polygon Lasso tool
Magic Wand
Magic Eraser
Using the Refine Edge feature

Module 11: Taking advantage of layers

Aligning and distributing layers
Moving layers to other documents
Layer sets
Using Adjustment layers to change color
Building a background
Creating a pattern

Module 12: Layer masks

Creating masks
Painting and editing masks

Module 13: Actions

Saving tasks
Building a droplet
Saving optimization settings
Creating droplets from settings

Module 14: Filters that improve your web imagery

Using Smart filters
Unsharp mask

Module 15: Slicing in Adobe Photoshop

Using the Slice panel
Creating slices with guides
Creating slices with the Slice tool
Managing slices
Saving slice selections
Alt tags
Updating XHTML files
Exporting slices as CSS
Export options for CSS
Customizing code generated from Photoshop

Module 16: Creating special effects

Layer styles
Using layer styles
Creating and saving custom layer styles

Module 17: Creating animations

Frame-based animation
Timeline-based animation
Using layers in animations
Importing images as frames
Optimizing an animation
Animation frame shortcuts
Timeline-based animation

Module 18: Creating imagemaps

Tool-based imagemap
Layer-based imagemap

Adobe Photoshop Training Class for Web Graphics: Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Photoshop software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

Adobe Photoshop Training Class for Web Graphics: Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors that have created many of the official Photoshop training guides and books for Adobe Systems.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Adobe Captivate Training Class

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Adobe Captivate Training Class - Course Length: 1 day

This Adobe Captivate training class teaches you how to quickly get up and running with this popular application for screen capture, video presentations, and authoring e-learning content. In this Adobe Captivate class you'll learn how to capture content, create assessments, design quizzes, add interactivity and animations. The Captivate class also covers ways in which Captivate content can be integrated with Microsoft Powerpoint and Apple Keynote.

Adobe Captivate Training Class Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
Jun 12 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$285	Register
Jun 14 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$285	Register
Jul 10 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	Online Training	$285	Register
Jul 12 2013 - 9:30am to 4:30pm	AGI Training Boston	$285	Register

Adobe Captivate Training Class Topics Covered

Setting up your recording

Editing recording setup
Set shortcut recording keys

Recording

Recording a Demonstration
Recording an Assessment
Recording a Training Simulation
Highlight Boxes
Adding Buttons

Text Captions

Inserting Text
Modifying, Resizing and moving Text
Edit Caption Style
Timing
Control slide timing
Rollovers and Zoom
Audio

Animation Effects

Inserting Flash Video
Adding Animation to a slide
Save and Import Effects
Working with Powerpoint

Question and Quiz Slides

Set Quiz preferences
Insert question slides
Format question slides
Publishing

We recommend that you have the Adobe Captivate software before starting this class.

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class. AGI instructors have created many of the official training guides and books for Adobe Systems, and are creators of the Digital Classroom book series.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Photoshop Training Course - Text Effects

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Photoshop Training Course: Text Effects

In this half-day Photoshop class, you will discover how to create fantastic effects for your text using Photoshop and Illustrator. Whether you create advertisements, publications, banners, posters, or web graphics – this session will show you how to make your text stand-out and get noticed.

Questions about this class? Interested in a private or customized training? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

Photoshop Training Course - Text Effects Course Dates

Date	Location	Price	Register
May 17 2013 (All day)	Online Training	$295	Register

We recommend that you have Photoshop CS5 or CS6 before starting this class.

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors have created many of the official training guides and books for Adobe Systems, and are the authors of the Photoshop Digital Classroom along with the Adobe Creative Suite for Dummies books.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

CLASSROOM	LIVE ONLINE	PRIVATE	MY LOCATION	ON-DEMAND

Questions about Adobe Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

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Digital Classroom

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