ProShow Classes

Class Listings

Use the rating system as a guide-line in helping you determine which classes are best for your skill level. Classes are taught in either ProShow Gold or ProShow Producer. Be sure and choose the right class for your version of the software. Note: All classes are taught using the latest release of ProShow. Novice Classes Composition Fundamentals Examine the foundations of art fundamentals and visual design to produce your best slide shows Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: Technique Offered On: 7/07/2009  7/21/2009   ProShow Producer Fundamentals Beginners start here. This class will walk you through each stage of the slide show creation process, providing an overview on planning, setup, working with layers, music and captions, creating special effects, and finally, how to best share your shows. Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: General Functionality Offered On: 7/11/2009  7/27/2009   ProShow Gold Fundamentals Beginners start here. This class will walk you through each stage of the slide show creation process, providing an overview on planning, setup, working with layers, music and captions, creating special effects, and finally, how to best share your shows. Products Covered: ProShow Gold Category: General Functionality Offered On: 7/21/2009   Beginner Classes Introduction to Captions - ProShow Producer Pictures can't do all the talking. Captions play an important role in many slide shows. Whether you're interested in creating simple, stylized titles or displaying many layers of moving text, you'll find out how to do it in this class. Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: Captions Offered On: 7/16/2009   Introduction to Audio - ProShow Producer Imagine watching a movie without sound. Audio is a critical element of any show and has the power to both inspire emotion and deliver important information. Discover how to create a customized soundtrack, use sound effects and even add voiceover narration. Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: Audio Offered On: 7/28/2009   Introduction to Audio - ProShow Gold Imagine watching a movie without sound. Audio is a critical element of any show and has the power to both inspire emotion and deliver important information. Discover how to create a customized soundtrack, use sound effects and even add voiceover narration. Products Covered: ProShow Gold Category: Audio Offered On: 7/15/2009   Introduction to Layers - ProShow Producer Find out what all the buzz is about with layers. You'll not only learn how to add, edit and move layers around in your show, but also how to use them to enhance the impact and visual appeal of your shows. Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: General Functionality Offered On: 7/08/2009  7/29/2009   Introduction to Layers - ProShow Gold Find out what all the buzz is about with layers. You'll not only learn how to add, edit and move layers around in your show, but also how to use them to enhance the impact and visual appeal of your shows. Products Covered: ProShow Gold Category: General Functionality Offered On: 7/22/2009   Introduction to Captions - ProShow Gold Pictures can't do all the talking. Captions play an important role in many slide shows. Whether you're interested in creating simple, stylized titles or displaying many layers of moving text, you'll find out how to do it in this class. Products Covered: ProShow Gold Category: Captions Offered On: 7/18/2009   Sharing on the Web Exploring ProShow's numerous options that make it easy to share our shows online including Share Show, Web Show, Flash, and YouTube. Learn how to identify the formats and settings that are best for you and your target audience. Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: Output Options Offered On: 7/28/2009   Slideshow to DVD: Your Questions Answered This class examines the different options you'll find when choosing DVD output. Get tips from the Photodex experts on what you can do to make the best DVD you can. This course is structured slightly different than other Online Classes. The course will be 30 minutes long and then a whole hour will be open for you to ask the instructor your DVD related questions. Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: Output Options Offered On: 7/31/2009   Intermediate Classes Introduction to Masking - ProShow Producer Masking opens countless creative options for your slide shows. Become familiar with what masks do and how you use them to improve the visual impact of your shows. Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: Masking Offered On: 7/30/2009   Introduction to Keyframing - ProShow Producer From the basics of keyframing to gaining complete control over every element in your show. Explore the fundamentals of the most powerful tool in ProShow Producer. Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: Keyframing Offered On: 7/16/2009  7/29/2009   20 Tips to Make Slide Shows Your Business 20 no-nonsense tips on using slide shows in your business. This course offers valuable advice on selling your shows, using ProShow as a promotional tool, and protecting your work. Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: Business Offered On: 7/09/2009  7/20/2009   Creating Custom Menus in ProShow Gold Create stunning Hollywood-style menus for your slide shows. Discover how to customize every aspect of your menus, from background images, to music, to captions and more. Products Covered: ProShow Gold Category: Output Options Offered On: 7/06/2009  7/25/2009   Creating Custom Menus in ProShow Producer Create stunning Hollywood-style menus for your slide shows. Discover how to customize every aspect of your menus, from background images, to music, to captions and more. Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: Output Options Offered On: 7/15/2009   Using Slide Styles in ProShow Gold Slide Styles give you the power to create hours worth of effects with one mouse click. This class will explore the various ways you can use this powerful feature to produce better slide shows. Products Covered: ProShow Gold Category: General Functionality Offered On: 7/08/2009  7/23/2009   Using Slide Styles in ProShow Producer Slide Styles give you the power to create hours worth of effects with one mouse click. This class will explore the various ways you can use this powerful feature to produce better slide shows. Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: General Functionality Offered On: 7/10/2009   Advanced Classes Pushing the Limits with ProShow Gold Get the absolute most out of ProShow Gold by discovering effects and slide compositions that you may never have considered. Products Covered: ProShow Gold Category: Technique Offered On: 7/24/2009   Advanced Motion Keyframing - ProShow Producer A must for all advanced users. Create powerful motion sequences and effects by combining keyframing with creative composition techniques. Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: Keyframing Offered On: 7/13/2009  7/30/2009   Advanced Masking - ProShow Producer Building on the fundamentals taught in the introduction course, you'll learn to integrate masks into your shows to produce advanced effects that leave a lasting impression. Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: Masking Offered On: 7/14/2009   Master Classes Understanding Modifiers This class introduces the modifiers feature of ProShow Producer 4. You can create motion and effects that would otherwise be incredibly difficult with ease using this powerful feature. Learn how to create and customize your own modifiers, what they allow you to do to enhance your slide shows, and how to take full advantage of the feature Products Covered: ProShow Producer Category: Technique Offered On: 7/14/2009

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Class Schedule

All class times are Central Standard Time (CST). Classes last 1 hour and 30 minutes unless otherwise noted.

July 2009
Monday, July 06, 2009
3:00 pm (CST)		Creating Custom Menus in ProShow Gold	[ Attend ]
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
11:00 am (CST)		Composition Fundamentals	[ Attend ]
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
11:00 am (CST)		Using Slide Styles in ProShow Gold	[ Attend ]
4:00 pm (CST)		Introduction to Layers - ProShow Producer	[ Attend ]
Thursday, July 09, 2009
3:00 pm (CST)		20 Tips to Make Slide Shows Your Business	[ Attend ]
Friday, July 10, 2009
2:00 pm (CST)		Using Slide Styles in ProShow Producer	[ Attend ]
Saturday, July 11, 2009
2:00 pm (CST)		ProShow Producer Fundamentals	[ Attend ]
Monday, July 13, 2009
3:00 pm (CST)		Advanced Motion Keyframing - ProShow Producer	[ Attend ]
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
11:00 am (CST)		Understanding Modifiers	[ Attend ]
4:00 pm (CST)		Advanced Masking - ProShow Producer	[ Attend ]
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
11:00 am (CST)		Creating Custom Menus in ProShow Producer	[ Attend ]
3:00 pm (CST)		Introduction to Audio - ProShow Gold	[ Attend ]
Thursday, July 16, 2009
11:00 am (CST)		Introduction to Captions - ProShow Producer	[ Attend ]
3:00 pm (CST)		Introduction to Keyframing - ProShow Producer	[ Attend ]
Saturday, July 18, 2009
3:00 pm (CST)		Introduction to Captions - ProShow Gold	[ Attend ]
Monday, July 20, 2009
11:00 am (CST)		20 Tips to Make Slide Shows Your Business	[ Attend ]
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
11:00 am (CST)		Composition Fundamentals	[ Attend ]
5:00 pm (CST)		ProShow Gold Fundamentals	[ Attend ]
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
2:00 pm (CST)		Introduction to Layers - ProShow Gold	[ Attend ]
Thursday, July 23, 2009
10:00 am (CST)		Using Slide Styles in ProShow Gold	[ Attend ]
Friday, July 24, 2009
2:00 pm (CST)		Pushing the Limits with ProShow Gold	[ Attend ]
Saturday, July 25, 2009
3:00 pm (CST)		Creating Custom Menus in ProShow Gold	[ Attend ]
Monday, July 27, 2009
11:00 am (CST)		ProShow Producer Fundamentals	[ Attend ]
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
11:00 am (CST)		Introduction to Audio - ProShow Producer	[ Attend ]
2:00 pm (CST)		Sharing on the Web	[ Attend ]
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
10:00 am (CST)		Introduction to Layers - ProShow Producer	[ Attend ]
3:00 pm (CST)		Introduction to Keyframing - ProShow Producer	[ Attend ]
Thursday, July 30, 2009
11:00 am (CST)		Advanced Motion Keyframing - ProShow Producer	[ Attend ]
3:00 pm (CST)		Introduction to Masking - ProShow Producer	[ Attend ]
Friday, July 31, 2009
3:00 pm (CST)		Slideshow to DVD: Your Questions Answered	[ Attend ]

Pricing

Buy more and save! Choose to buy one class credit for $25 or a pack of classes to save money. Once you purchase a class credit it can be used towards any ProShow Class on the schedule. We offer dozens of classes at various times during the week so you can be sure and find a class and a time that best suits your needs. How to Use Class Credits 1 Class Credit = 1 Class Once you purchase a class credit it can be used toward any ProShow Class. Here's how: Log in to your Photodex.com Account. Go to www.photodex.com/classes. Select which class you would like to attend. Once you log on to take the class, one class credit will be deducted from your account. Use additional class credits to attend more classes. You don't have to decide which classes or times you want until you're ready to attend a class.

ProShow Class Pricing 1 Class Credit = $25 3 Class Credits = $50 (or $16.67/class) 5 Class Credits = $75 (or $15/class) 10 Class Credits = $100 (or $10/class) Buy Class Credits Now >

FAQ

1. How do I sign up to take a class?
   You can either purchase class credits online or call 1-800-37-PHOTO to purchase class credits by phone. We have representatives available 7 days a week to take your call. Once you've purchased a class credit, you can use that credit to attend any class you wish. Just go to www.photodex.com/classes within 30 minutes of when the class starts. Log into your Photodex.com account, and follow the instructions to attend a class.

2. Do I need an internet connection to attend a ProShow Class?
   Yes, we recommend at least a 100kbps connection. If you want to check your bandwidth, try this site: www.speedtest.net

3. Once I sign up for a class, how do I participate?
   After you have purchased course credits, you will want to log in to your Photodex.com account up to 30 minutes before the class begins. Go to www.photodex.com/classes. Click on this link and follow the on screen instructions.

4. What if I pre-register for a class that I don't attend, will I lose one of my class credits?
   Class credits are not deducted until you log into the class. So, even if you pre-register, if you never log in to the classroom you will not be deducted for the credit.

5. Do I need speakers, headphones or a microphone to attend a class?
   The audio portion of the class will be streaming via Internet Audio. It is necessary to have either headphones or speakers plugged into your computer so that you can hear the instructor. You do not need a microphone. Any microphone that is plugged in will automatically be muted in the classroom.

6. What if I log into a class and cannot hear the audio or see no video?
   If you are having technical difficulties during the class please call the iLinc technical support at 1-800-799-4510 and they should be able to assist you. We suggest you log in at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the class so that you have ample time to make sure everything is working.

7. What if I have a question about what the instructor is doing during the class?
   During the class there will be two Customer Service reps in the classroom to assist you if you have a question related to the class. If your first name begins with letters A-L please Private Message questions to "Customer Service A-L". If your first name begins with letters M-Z please Private Message questions to "Customer Service M-Z".

8. Can I record the class?
   No, classes cannot be recorded by attendees but a video recording of your class will be available to you about 24 business hours after the scheduled class.

9. Can I sign up for a class and just watch the video later?
   Yes. If you know you can't make the live session, simply sign up for the class and download the course materials. This will reflect on your account as 'you have taken the class'. Once the video is made available, you can visit your class history and watch the video.

10. Is there a refund policy?
    If you know you will be unable to attend the ProShow Class you signed up for, you can contact a Customer Support representative within 48 hours of the class for a full refund.

11. What are the technical requirements for attending a ProShow Class?
    

    Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, 2003 R2 or Vista
    

    • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher OR Firefox 1.5 or higher
    • Memory: 1 GB
    • Available Disk Space: 15 MB
    • Display: 1024 x 768 or higher with 16-bit color
    • Half duplex sound card
    • Headphones or speakers connected to your computer
    • Recommended Processor Speed: 1.5 GHz or higher
    • Bandwidth: At least 100 kbps (If you want to check your bandwidth try this site: www.speedtest.net )
    • Firewall configured to allow voice and video on UDP 11730, HTTP 80 or HTTPS 443
    • If you have questions regarding these system requirements please contact the iLinc support at 1-800-799-4510

    Note: Users joining sessions from PowerPC machines will not have an optimal experience