You can shoot amazing video with your smartphone

We’re always saying you don’t need the most complicated equipment to create great videos. Case in point, Apple hired Japanese director Takashi Miike to create a short film, using the new iPhone 15. Of course since it’s Miike, there’s a talking hand puppet that shoots to kill. Check out the results on Youtube. Your mileage […]

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Become a Super Manager. Lynda will mentor you.

Many people know Lynda.com has hundreds of training videos for you to master the latest software. What is sometimes overlooked is that it is just as valuable a resource for sharpening your business skills. For example, Management Fundamentals with Britt Andreatta is a two hour course which covers all the essentials of good management – […]

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The semester is over when? I need software training QUICK!

Lynda.com can now be accessed from this url: http://www.american.edu/lynda This is the fastest way to get to all the Lynda.com resources. It’s an easy to remember address and gives all the information a user would need – login requirements, products available, tech support information, mobile access, sample videos, and links to Lynda’s newest tutorials and […]

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Green Screen in Final Cut Pro X

Are you looking to move to the next level in Final Cut Pro X? Here’s a great Youtube tutorial on using green screen effect in Final Cut Pro X. Final Cut Pro X – Chroma Key Green Screen 1. Place Video to be green-screened in the timeline – Tip: Object to be green-screened should be […]

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Lynda has a new Foundations of Audio Series + more new audio courses!

Lynda.com has announced the release of many new Audio courses to help you create songs, soundtracks, and voice recordings while learning the basics of audio software. New courses for beginners include Audio Mixing Bootcamp, GarageBand ’11 Essential Training, and a brand-new Foundations of Audio series, including EQ and Filters and Compression and Dynamic Processing. Use […]

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New URL creates easier access to Lynda!

Lynda can now be accessed from this url: http://www.american.edu/lynda This is the easiest way to get to all the Lynda.com resources. It’s an easy to remember address and gives all the information a user would need – login requirements, products available, tech support information, mobile access, sample videos, and links to Lynda’s newest tutorials and […]

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