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Mara Sachs's Courses

Adobe Photoshop – New York (Class starts December 5)

Mara Sachs is a professional photo retoucher and an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop. She has been running her own business since 1990, providing training, retouching and digital production services to the graphic arts community. Mara is an avid meditator and brings her joyful energy, clarity and good humor into her classes.

Testimonials

Mara put my faith back into taking continuing education classes! I laughed and learned and met nice people. Five stars. -- Scott Haag

"Mara was terrific. She knew her stuff, she knew her audience, and she stayed right on track. The facility was state-of-the-art, with a brand-new Mac at every station." -- Betsy Sturges

"Mara is one of the best instructors I have ever had the privilege to learn from. She is patient, knows the product, and can explain it at a novice level. Mara has a great sense of how to steer the class and provides excellent "real world" tips." -- Michele MacKinnon

"Mara is fabulous. She teaches class at a pace that kept us all on track. She was very patient and concerned that everyone was learning. The course was well-organized and the balance between demonstration and practical exercises was perfect." -- Deb Jones

"I came to the class knowing nothing of Photoshop. By the end of the second class I had a good grasp of the basics. I recommend Mara highly." -- John DeGaspari

"Mara is very concerned that every student gains knowledge and takes time out to explain to everyone individual concerns that relate to the entire group. Bravo!" -- George Walker

12/7/2009: Breaking Into Editorial Photography - New York, NY - Stella Kramer - 3 hours, $65

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN Monday, December 7, 6:45-9:45 pm

WHERE mediabistro, 475 Park Avenue S. (at 31st), 4th Fl., NY, NY 10016

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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New York City is home to most of the largest magazines in the world, covering everything from news to fashion, entertainment to human interest, and business to food.

But given that, there are even more photographers in this city vying for editorial assignments and trying to establish relationships with magazines. This seminar will give practical information and insider tips on how to get those magazine jobs and build a career as an editorial freelancer.

In this seminar, you will learn:

What exactly an editorial assignment is
How to decide what kind of work is right for you
Specific vocabulary and language
Insider tips to finding jobs and getting assignments
The best way to target specific photo editors
How to build a relationship with a magazine
How to create your most dynamic portfolio
When it pays to join an agency or get a someone to rep your work
How newspaper assignments differ from magazine assignments
Specific information about shooting for newspapers

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Stella Kramer's Courses

Breaking Into Editorial Photography – New York (Seminar on December 7)

Photography Portfolio Review with Stella Kramer – New York

Stella Kramer is a multi-award winning photo editor who has worked in the New York publishing industry for more than 15 years. She was part of the photo team at The New York Times that won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography, the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in recognition of the Portraits of Grief which ran after September 11th, and a 2002 Infinity Award for Public Service from the International Center of Photography. She has worked at The New York Times, People, Entertainment Weekly, Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, MONEY, and Brill's Content, where she was the director of photography.

Testimonials

Stella brought an insider's perspective on how to create a portfolio of my work for the strongest impact -- who to target, what editors are looking for in a portfolio, and what works with promotions. I got more out of the class than I had expected. -- Robert Englebright

"Stella gives you a good start towards thinking about the most dynamic possible flow of a portfolio, important issues to consider, and the best publications to target in relation to the style of your portfolio." -- Ingrid Breyer

"Stella showed a genuine interest in all the work shown, providing comments that were specific to each student's desired application and target market. Her insights were fresh and insightful and helped students breathe new life into otherwise stale portfolios." -- Ion Sokhos

"Stella is a thoughtful, approachable, and respectful editor. She was able to not only make recommendations about where to send work, but how to reorganize and edit existing books." -- Lana Bortolot

"The best teachers are able to show you new ways of thinking about your own life and career. Stella did this masterfully." -- Craig Seymour

"Stella has a marvelous way of helping you see your work in a new light. Her style of critique is so affirming your artistic thin skin is not bruised, yet you come away knowing what it is you need to develop." -- James Hazelwood

"I really recommend this class to any photographer looking to define where they are going with their work and how to share it. Stella has so much real-world experience and brings a real vision and enthusiasm to looking at your work." -- Angela Jimenez

"Stella was thoughtful and engaging. She really put things in perspective and gave us a new way to look at our work and even ourselves." -- Patrick Sasso

"Stella's positive demeanor made the concept of working in the field of editorial photography a very approachable and realistic goal." -- Michele Silver

"Stella knows what she is talking about. She has kept herself current on industry trends and offers suggestions about how to find opportunities." -- Richard Pinto

"Stella really knows her stuff and gets you to think how photo editors do." -- Douglas Ljungkvist

"Despite the nature of the industry today, Stella was able to inspire and encourage our class." -- Danielle Richards

"Stella has a wealth of experience from years of editorial photography which makes for great inside information about the publishing industry." -- Douglas Ljungkvist

"Stella is knowledgeable, likable, succinct, informative, and she knows her stuff! I recommend her without reservation and would want an editor just like her." -- France Menk

"Stella was open to answering any kind of question about the industry, but it was really her humorous anecdotes from her stints at Time and The New York Times that made the class valuable." -- Wei Liou

"Stella was a terrific instructor. She has a lot of respect for her profession and fosters the same in her students. I would consider taking this exact course again." -- Alexander Colby

12/12/2009: InDesign for Writers and Editors - New York, NY - Patricia Ryan - 2 days, $425

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN 2 days, Saturday, December 12 & Sunday, December 13, 10 am-4 pm

WHERE Midtown West

LEVEL Beginner

PRICE
$425 ($400 for )
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No matter how great an editor you are, not knowing how to use a page layout program can stop your magazine job search in its tracks. mediabistro.com to the rescue! We will teach you everything you need to know about InDesign, the page layout program that is fast becoming the favorite of designers in the magazine business. By the end of this two-day course, you will be editorially proficient in InDesign, a declaration that will sparkle on your resume.

In this class, you will learn:

How to create an InDesign document
How to use the toolbar and palettes
The basics of typography, fonts, kerning, and leading
The proper way to make text changes
How to use the story editor and style sheets
How to adjust type and page preferences
How to work with multiple document pages and InDesign files
How to create Tables importing from Excel
Master pages and how to use them
How to import images, add colors, and change colors

Note: This class is taught on Macintosh computers, but you should also be able to use the the skills you learn on a PC. Email us if you have any questions.

Admission Requirements
This class is intended for writers and editors (not graphic professionals). Students should be comfortable with working on a Mac.

Course Syllabus

InDesign for Writers and Editors (PDF)
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Patricia Ryan's Courses

InDesign for Writers and Editors – New York (Class starts December 12)

Patricia Ryan is an art director and graphic designer with extensive publishing experience. She has had over 15 years experience in the design industry, including many years in magazine publishing. As an art director and graphic designer for companies such as Hachette Filipacchi, American Media, and Rodale, Patricia has gained vast knowledge and experience working with InDesign, Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Testimonials

This class was phenomenal! Patricia is clearly a master on the subject, and she was able to convey that knowledge in a concise, focused, and very approachable way. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to every editor and writer out there -- freelance or staff. -- Elisa Agostinho

"Patricia is very knowledgeable in all areas of design. She easily taught a class with people from all different disciplines. The weekend class is great for getting a basic overview of how the program works and gives you tools to implement projects for yourself." -- Donna Gronachan

"Patricia is very knowledgeable and presents the subject matter with knowledge and humor. An excellent class for writers and editors who want to enhance their marketability." -- Claudia Perry

"Every job out there expects you to know InDesign, but they don't want to teach it to you. This course gives you all the tools you need to go out there and use the program correctly. I would definitely recommend it!" -- Kate Kenny

"Tricia was amazingly responsive to our questions. It was a pleasure to learn from someone so good-humored, patient, and expert at the program." -- Kaukab Jhumra Smith

"Tricia gave me the tools to learn InDesign in a very efficient way. This class helped me a lot in my first days of work. She's an excellent instructor with a lot of experience in this subject and design experience as well. Thank you, Tricia." -- Carol Jimenez

"Patricia is clear, patient, diplomatic, expert, efficient, energetic, and has a sense of humor. I'd study with her again." -- Mary Alford

"Patricia has perfect pitch as an instructor. The amount of information learned and the pacing of the class were exceptional!" -- Lisa Bowie

"Patricia is a terrific instructor who obviously enjoys her subject, is thoroughly knowledgeable, and communicates clearly and directly. She has a wonderful sense of humor and held my attention for two solid days. I thought she was truly remarkable." -- Patrick Fisher

"Tricia made everyone feel comfortable with the material, even those who felt overwhelmed at times. She's casual, approachable, and knows her stuff. I feel like I can take the information and run with it." -- Robert Haynes-Peterson

"There are instructors who know their subject, and then there are those who exude confidence and knowledge from every pore. Patricia is in the latter camp. I can't think of another class anywhere with such a dynamic and patient teacher." -- Rick Rodgers

"After ten hours of instruction over one weekend with Patricia, I can now use InDesign CS3 text functions with confidence. And that means I can now apply for many more jobs than I could have before." -- Joanne Gerber

"I've been taking Mac software classes for 15 years and Patricia was the best instructor I've ever had." -- Nancy Deutsch

"Patricia was a great instructor. She explained things simply and effectively. She was also very patient with the class and answered our questions." -- Brian Anelante

"Patricia is an InDesign guru! Her instructions are easy to follow and she is very patient. The combination of instructor and course content was perfect. I'm thrilled that I came away with a very clear understanding of the program." -- Helena Carey

12/16/2009: Photography Portfolio Review with Stella Kramer - New York, NY - Stella Kramer - 4 hours, $125

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN 4 hours, Wednesday, December 16, 6:30-10:30 pm

WHERE New York (Midtown East)

LEVEL Intermediate/Advanced

PRICE
$125 ($100 for )
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In a city with more magazines than you can count, how does one put together the strongest portfolio to land freelance work? And how do you go about getting your portfolio to the people who can hire you?

In this one-night portfolio review session, limited to 12 students, you'll have a chance to have your book critiqued and edited as much as necessary to create a tight, well-paced representation of you. Veteran magazine photo editor Stella Kramer will help focus and direct you toward the best places to make your pitch for work.

You will pick up important tips, a fresh eye, and a new perspective on your own work. You will also understand how to edit yourself, how to seek advice from friends and family, and what photo editors are looking for when they review portfolios.

Admission Requirements:
Students selected for the portfolio review will have the opportunity to present a portfolio of 12-15 images, in print form only (no 35mm or 2-1/4 chrome). Laser prints are acceptable.

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Breaking Into Editorial Photography – New York (Seminar on December 7)

Photography Portfolio Review with Stella Kramer – New York

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1/30/2010: Final Cut Pro - New York, NY - Karen Nourse - 2 days, $425

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN 2 days, Saturday, January 30 & Sunday, January 31, 10 am-4 pm

WHERE Midtown West

LEVEL Beginner

PRICE
$425 ($400 for )
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Just because Final Cut Pro is the standard for professional video editing doesn't mean a you can't master the basics in a weekend. In this two-day hands-on course, you'll learn how to perform basic editing functions in a fun, friendly classroom just for media professionals.

Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, organizing your media, editing and trimming techniques, audio editing and audio creation, finishing, and final output. You'll also learn what kind of Mac to use to get the most out of Final Cut Pro.

Each student will work on a Mac computer fully loaded with the latest version of Final Cut Pro (version 7) and sample media.

By the end of the class you will have:
The ability to edit and encode video using Final Cut Pro and Quicktime. You will get hands-on experience on a Mac and you will come away with real skills in non-linear, random access video editing from capturing to outputting.

Note: This class is taught on Macintosh computers, but you should also be able to use the the skills you learn on a PC. Email us if you have any questions.

Admission Requirements:
Students should be comfortable with working on a Mac. Please submit a letter of interest (including a brief work history).

Course Syllabus

Final Cut Pro (PDF)
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Karen Nourse's Courses

Final Cut Pro – New York (Class starts January 30)

Karen Nourse teaches in the graduate MFA program at Parsons: The New School for Design. She received great praise and four awards for her entry into the 48 Hour Film Festival in NYC in June 2009, where she won Best Directing, Best Editing, Best Musical Composition, and Best Supporting Actor for her film The Gift. She and her partner Zachary won the WNYC Radio Soundcheck Music Video contest for the video she produced for The Fiery Furnaces song The End is Near.

Additionally, she heads the video department at Guideposts magazine and owns a growing content development company, content.io. To see links to all of her work, visit www.kzfilms.com.

Testimonials

Karen had tons of experience. The class was a focused group wanting to further their understanding of Final Cut and how it could help their careers. Thanks, Karen! -- Kathleen Drew

1/1/3000: Branding Yourself (Video) - ONLINE - , $

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PRICE
Get access to all Mediabistro on Demand videos for only $19 per month ($15 for ).

SYNOPSIS
NYU instructor Anna Savoie zeroes in on the role that design and branding play in the creative professional's ongoing project of self-promotion. Anna offers concrete tips on developing a unique visual personality that can be extended to both digital and print media. Also, she provides advice on actualizing visual concepts as effective logos, letterheads, website pages, etc.

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1/1/3000: Breaking Into Design (Video) - ONLINE - 7 minutes, $

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SYNOPSIS

In this brief tutorial, you�ll get the latest info on opportunities in design, including insight on where the field is going, and the skills you�ll need to break in.

Stephanie Murg, blogger for Mediabistro.com�s UnBeige, will be your guide.

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3 videos

7 minutes

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1/1/3000: Create a Flash Website (Video) - ONLINE - , $

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PRICE
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SYNOPSIS
Adobe-certified trainer Alison Cattelona shows you how to create a simple website in Flash without too much ActionScript. Her workflow in this tutorial begins with importing Photoshop elements into Flash and includes using labels to make separate pages, setting up keyframes to close elements, and adding ActionScript to make a usable navigation bar.

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1/1/3000: InDesign Life Changers (Video) - ONLINE - , $

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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SYNOPSIS
Publication designer Joseph Caserto introduces InDesign features that altered his professional life forever. Importing Illustrator objects into InDesign, kick-starting a layout revision when the page size changes, and sampling colors for swatches are among the techniques he demonstrates.

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1/1/3000: The Future of Design (Video) - ONLINE - 1.5 hours, $

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PRICE
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SYNOPSIS
Design is no longer an afterthought, something businesses slap on finished products to make them look pretty as they send them out the door. Design has infiltrated the production process, informing decisions large and small. This panel discusses the challenges and opportunities of these expanding markets. Using examples from their own work, panelists discuss the challenges their firms are facing, and the new tools, techniques, and resources they are using to meet them.

DURATION/TIME
8 videos
1 hour, 24 minutes total running time

DATE OF PANEL
September 5, 2007

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1/1/3000: The Future of Photojournalism in a Digital World (Video) - ONLINE - 1 hr 15 min, $

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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SYNOPSIS
As online slideshows and web-based video draw increasing numbers of users at news sites, photojournalists have more opportunities to display their work and branch into multimedia formats. This panel addresses cutting-edge thinking on issues including high-definition video, online slideshows, and the pros and cons of citizen journalism. Find out what photographers need to know and how photo editors and designers can prepare for the future.

DURATION/TIME
8 videos
1 hour, 15 minutes total running time

DATE OF PANEL
August 7, 2007

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1/1/3000: Trademark Essentials for Graphic Designers (Video) - ONLINE - , $

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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SYNOPSIS
Shel Perkins breaks down intellectual property law for creatives. This tutorial answers the following questions (among others): What constitutes trademark infringement? Does the overall "look and feel" of a product or service ever count as a trademark? How can designers and companies work together to create the strongest possible marks? In layman's language, Shel clarifies a plethora of issues related to trademarks, and directs viewers to valuable online resources that they should know about.

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1/1/3000: What's Behind Online Design? (Video) - ONLINE - 1 hour, 32 minutes, $

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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SYNOPSIS
Do you know how people perceive, understand, and use your product? Google does, and they are the gold standard of user experience design. They've mastered the process of measuring and improving your interaction with their site.

In this Mediabistro Circus panel, experts and visionaries in design and technology take you into their labs to show you how they get results. They explain the principles of design as they apply to new media, and how the interaction of new media and design is changing both. And they explain what slugs and teddy bears have to do with expanding your notions of the frontiers of design for the web and beyond.

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1 hour, 32 minutes total running time

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