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The art of animation has the power to captivate and enchant audiences, and with our Animated Lettering in Procreate bundle, you'll be able to create stunning animations that will bring your designs to life. With 11 courses designed to take you on a journey through the fundamentals of animation and beyond, you'll learn how to create animated lettering using Procreate, how to use Adobe After Effects for gradient animation, and how to rig characters and create 2D animations using Toon Boom, among other essential skills. Whether you're an aspiring animator looking to gain a foothold in the industry or a seasoned professional seeking to expand your expertise, our Animated Lettering in Procreate bundle has something for everyone. With a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips and the support of our expert instructors, you'll be well on your way to becoming a true master of animation. Learning Outcomes: Gain a comprehensive understanding of animation and its applications Develop expertise in Procreate for animated lettering Understand the principles and applications of Adobe After Effects for gradient animation Master character rigging and 2D animation using Toon Boom Learn how to create videos, motion graphics, and animations using Canva Master collision intro animation in Adobe After Effects Understand the principles of comic book animation in After Effects The bundle incorporates basic to advanced level skills to shed some light on your way and boost your career. Hence, you can strengthen your Animated Lettering in Procreate expertise and essential knowledge, which will assist you in reaching your goal. Moreover, you can learn from any place in your own time without travelling for classes. This Animated Lettering in ProcreateBundle Consists of the following Premium courses: Course 01: Animated Lettering in Procreate Course 02: Animation Creator Level 1 Course 03: Create Animations Using Flourish Studio Course 04: Adobe After Effect: Gradient Animation Course 05: 2D Animation: Adobe Animate Course 06: Create Videos, Motion Graphics and Animation Using Canva Course 07: Character Rigging and 2D Animation in Toon Boom Course 08: Collision Intro Animation in After Effects Course 09: Comic Book Animation in After Effects Course 10: Build Animations with Adobe After Effects Course 11: Logo Animation Fundamentals CPD 20 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This course is for everyone. Requirements This Animated Lettering in Procreate course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones. Career path Junior Animator: £18,000 - £25,000 Animator: £25,000 - £35,000 Senior Animator: £35,000 - £50,000 Animation Director: £50,000 - £70,000 Creative Director: £70,000+ Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included Certificate of completion Hard copy certificate - £10 You will get the Hard Copy certificate for the Animated Lettering in Procreate course absolutely Free! Other Hard Copy certificates are available for £10 each. Please Note: The delivery charge inside the UK is £3.99, and the international students must pay a £9.99 shipping cost.

Dive into the mesmerizing realm of animation and visual effects with our comprehensive 'Adobe After Effects CC Course.' Unleash your creativity as you journey through an extensive curriculum designed to transform novices into proficient animators. This course is not just about mastering tools; it's about crafting visual stories that captivate and inspire. From the basics of the After Effects workspace to advanced techniques in character animation, each module is a stepping stone towards unlocking your artistic potential. In this visually dynamic expedition, you'll animate your name, create motion graphics projects, replace screens seamlessly, delve into 3D animation, and even explore the fascinating world of character animation. Our modules are structured to guide you through the intricacies of After Effects, offering hands-on challenges and solutions to enhance your skills. Join us on this thrilling ride, where you're not just learning software - you're becoming a visual storyteller. Learning Outcomes Master the After Effects workspace and essential tools. Create captivating animations with position, scale, and rotation. Utilize advanced techniques like motion tracking and rotoscoping. Develop motion graphics projects, from lower thirds to transitions. Harness the power of expressions for dynamic animations. Why choose this Adobe After Effects CC Course? Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime. Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards and CIQ after completing this course. Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards. Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities. Assessments designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency. Flexibility to complete the Course at your own pace, on your own schedule. Receive full tutor support throughout the week, from Monday to Friday, to enhance your learning experience. Unlock career resources for CV improvement, interview readiness, and job success. Who is this Adobe After Effects CC Course for? Aspiring animators and visual storytellers. Graphic designers eager to add motion to their creations. Video editors looking to enhance their post-production skills. Content creators aiming for engaging and dynamic visual content. Anyone passionate about exploring the artistry of animation. Career path Motion Graphics Designer: £25,000 - £40,000 Visual Effects Artist: £30,000 - £50,000 Animation Specialist: £28,000 - £45,000 Video Content Creator: £22,000 - £35,000 Multimedia Animator: £26,000 - £42,000 Digital Media Producer: £32,000 - £48,000 Prerequisites This Adobe After Effects CC Course does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Adobe After Effects CC Course was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Certification After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £4.99 Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £8. Course Curriculum Module: 01 1.1 Intro Video 00:03:00 1.3 Animate Your Name 00:07:00 Module: 02 2.1 Understand the After Effects Workspace 00:06:00 2.2 Starting a New Composition 00:08:00 2.3 Adding Media to Your Project and Timeline 00:05:00 2.4 Using the Basic After Effects Tools 00:10:00 2.5 Create a Perfect Circle, Alignment, and Shape Colors 00:03:00 2.6 Working in the Timeline 00:11:00 2.7 Layer Properties 00:09:00 Module: 03 3.1 Animating in After Effects 00:08:00 3.2 Position, Scale, and Rotation Animations 00:05:00 3.3 Tips to Make Your Animations Look More Nautral 00:04:00 3.4 Using the Graph Editor 00:06:00 3.5 Challenge - Bouncing Ball 00:01:00 3.6 Solution - Bouncing Ball 00:20:00 Module: 04 4.1 Working With Solid Layers and the ken Burns Effects 00:07:00 4.2 Working With Shape Layers, Strokes, and Paths 00:06:00 4.3 Adding Layer Styles Like Drop Shadow, Bevel, and Gradients 00:04:00 4.4 Shape Effects - Trim Path Animation, Wiggle, and Zig Zag 00:06:00 Module: 05 5.1 Track Matte Animation - Make Layers Appear And Disappear 00:09:00 5.2 Using Pre-Compositions to Group Layers 00:06:00 5.3 Easily Reverse Complicated Animations 00:02:00 5.4 Playing with Time 00:06:00 5.5 Blend Modes 00:06:00 5.6 Stabilize Shaky Footage 00:04:00 Module: 06 6.1 Intro to Motion Graphics Projects 00:01:00 6.2 Clean Lower Third 00:09:00 6.3 Logo Reveal Animation Bumper 00:13:00 6.4 Colorful Transition 00:17:00 6.5 Text with Mask Path Animation 00:10:00 6.6 Text Bubble Animation 00:14:00 6.7 Weather App 1 00:17:00 6.8 Weather App 2 00:08:00 6.9 Weather App 3 00:07:00 Module: 07 7.1 Flat Animation Challenge 00:03:00 7.2 Phil Designs his Flat Animation Scene 00:13:00 7.3 Animating Fireworks with the Repeater Effect 00:15:00 Module: 08 8.1 Removing Green Screen Backgroundc 00:07:00 8.2 Adding a Background that Matches the Foreground 00:08:00 8.3 Adding Motion to a Still Image with the Puppet Tool 00:06:00 8.4 Adding Movement with the Ripple Effect 00:06:00 Module: 09 9.1 Intro to 3D 00:10:00 9.2 Swinging 3D Text Animation 00:12:00 9.3 Build Out Your 3D Composition 00:06:00 9.4 Animating Our 3D Scene 00:08:00 9.5 Create Stars in After Effects 00:05:00 Module: 10 10.1 Using the Rotoscope Tool 00:07:00 10.2 Cleaning Up Your Edges 00:07:00 10.3 Finishing Our Rotobrush Animation 00:08:00 Module: 11 11.1 Easy Screen Replacement with Masks 00:10:00 11.2 Replacing a Screen Version 2 00:14:00 11.3 Screen Replacement with Mocha 00:08:00 Module: 12 12.1 Using the Puppet Pin Tool 00:05:00 12.2 Animating Your Puppet Pins 00:03:00 12.3 Animated Blinking Eyes 00:08:00 12.4 Adding Perspective with Animated Clouds 00:07:00 Module: 13 13.1 Applying Text Animation Presets 00:06:00 13.2 Create a page Turn Effect with CC page Turn 00:10:00 13.3 Radial and Linear wipes 00:03:00 13.4 Color Correction in After Effects 00:04:00 Module: 14 14.1 Motion Tracking Basics 00:10:00 14.2 Tracking Text and Visual Effects to Video Clip 00:06:00 14.3 Tracking Rotation and Scale 00:12:00 14.4 Adding Details to Our Text 00:04:00 Module: 15 15.1 Intro to Character Animation 00:02:00 15.2 Design Your Character 00:15:00 15.3 Rigging Your Character 00:03:00 15.4 animation Our Character 00:10:00 15.6 Adding Details to Character Movement 00:07:00 15.7 Adding the Paper Cut Out Look 00:06:00 Module: 16 16.1 Exporting an H264 File From After Effects 00:07:00 16.2 Exporting from After Effects with a Transparent Background 00:04:00 16.3 Exporting from After Effects through Adobe Media Encoder 00:05:00 16.4 Create an Animated GIF from After Effects 00:07:00 Module: 17 17.1 Audio Tips for After Effects 00:03:00 17.2 Working with Premiere Pro 00:06:00 Module: 18 18.1 Expressions Basics 00:07:00 18.2 Animate a Flickering with Expressions 00:18:00 Module: 19 19.1 Conclusion 00:01:00 Resources Resources -Adobe After Effects CC Course 00:00:00 Assignment Assignment - Adobe After Effects CC Course 00:00:00

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Francesca Riccardi is a literary agent at Kate Nash Literary Agency. She has previously worked in sales roles at HarperCollins, Constable & Robinson, Atlantic Books (where she was recognised as a 2017 Bookseller Rising Star), and most recently was sales and marketing director for Canelo. She has worked with authors including Holly Seddon, Rachel Lynch, Cesca Major, Robert Fabbri, Marion Todd, M C Beaton, Catherine Ryan Howard, and Phil Rickman. Francesca is looking for character-driven popular commercial adult fiction across all genres. She loves books with a strong voice and sense of place, and is particularly interested in stories that are high concept, appealing to a millennial audience, and showcase lesser known experiences and/or female and diverse narratives. Francesca would like you to submit the first 5000 words of your manuscript, a synopsis and your cover letter in that order in one single Word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Francesca is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Thursday 6th February 2025

Overview This comprehensive course on Complete Adobe After Effects CC Diploma will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This Complete Adobe After Effects CC Diploma comes with accredited certification from CPD, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is This course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Complete Adobe After Effects CC Diploma. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Complete Adobe After Effects CC Diploma is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career Path Learning this new skill will help you to advance in your career. It will diversify your job options and help you develop new techniques to keep up with the fast-changing world. This skillset will help you to- Open doors of opportunities Increase your adaptability Keep you relevant Boost confidence And much more! Course Curriculum 20 sections • 81 lectures • 09:59:00 total length •1.1 Intro Video 00:03:00 •1.3 Animate Your Name 00:07:00 •2.1 Understand the After Effects Workspace: 00:06:00 •2.2 Starting a New Composition: 00:08:00 •2.3 Adding Media to Your Project and Timeline: 00:05:00 •2.4 Using the Basic After Effects Tools: 00:10:00 •2.5 Create a Perfect Circle, Alignment, and Shape Colors: 00:03:00 •2.6 Working in the Timeline: 00:11:00 •2.7 Layer Properties: 00:09:00 •3.1 Animating in After Effects: 00:08:00 •3.2 Position, Scale, and Rotation Animations: 00:05:00 •3.3 Tips to Make Your Animations Look More Nautral: 00:04:00 •3.4 Using the Graph Editor: 00:06:00 •3.5 Challenge - Bouncing Ball: 00:01:00 •3.6 Solution - Bouncing Ball: 00:20:00 •4.1 Working With Solid Layers and the ken Burns Effects: 00:07:00 •4.2 Working With Shape Layers, Strokes, and Paths: 00:06:00 •4.3 Adding Layer Styles Like Drop Shadow, Bevel, and Gradients: 00:04:00 •4.4 Shape Effects - Trim Path Animation, Wiggle, and Zig Zag: 00:06:00 •5.1 Track Matte Animation - Make Layers Appear And Disappear: 00:09:00 •5.2 Using Pre-Compositions to Group Layers: 00:06:00 •5.3 Easily Reverse Complicated Animations: 00:02:00 •5.4 Playing with Time: 00:06:00 •5.5 Blend Modes: 00:06:00 •5.6 Stabilize Shaky Footage: 00:04:00 •6.1 Intro to Motion Graphics Projects: 00:01:00 •6.2 Clean Lower Third: 00:09:00 •6.3 Logo Reveal Animation Bumper: 00:13:00 •6.4 Colorful Transition: 00:17:00 •6.5 Text with Mask Path Animation: 00:10:00 •6.6 Text Bubble Animation: 00:14:00 •6.7 Weather App 1: 00:17:00 •6.8 Weather App 2: 00:08:00 •6.9 Weather App 3: 00:07:00 •7.1 Flat Animation Challenge: 00:03:00 •7.2 Phil Designs his Flat Animation Scene: 00:13:00 •7.3 Animating Fireworks with the Repeater Effect: 00:15:00 •8.1 Removing Green Screen Background: 00:07:00 •8.2 Adding a Background that Matches the Foreground: 00:08:00 •8.3 Adding Motion to a Still Image with the Puppet Tool: 00:06:00 •8.4 Adding Movement with the Ripple Effect: 00:06:00 •9.1 Intro to 3D: 00:10:00 •9.2 Swinging 3D Text Animation: 00:12:00 •9.3 Build Out Your 3D Composition: 00:06:00 •9.4 Animating Our 3D Scene: 00:08:00 •9.5 Create Stars in After Effects: 00:05:00 •10.1 Using the Rotoscope Tool: 00:07:00 •10.2 Cleaning Up Your Edges: 00:07:00 •10.3 Finishing Our Rotobrush Animation: 00:08:00 •11.1 Easy Screen Replacement with Masks: 00:10:00 •11.2 Replacing a Screen Version 2: 00:14:00 •11.3 Screen Replacement with Mocha: 00:08:00 •12.1 Using the Puppet Pin Tool: 00:05:00 •12.2 Animating Your Puppet Pins: 00:03:00 •12.3 Animated Blinking Eyes: 00:08:00 •12.4 Adding Perspective with Animated Clouds: 00:07:00 •13.1 Applying Text Animation Presets: 00:06:00 •13.2 Create a page Turn Effect with CC page Turn: 00:10:00 •13.3 Radial and Linear wipes: 00:03:00 •13.4 Color Correction in After Effects: 00:04:00 •14.1 Motion Tracking Basics: 00:10:00 •14.2 Tracking Text and Visual Effects to Video Clip: 00:06:00 •14.3 Tracking Rotation and Scale: 00:12:00 •14.4 Adding Details to Our Text: 00:04:00 •15.1 Intro to Character Animation: 00:02:00 •15.2 Design Your Character: 00:15:00 •15.3 Rigging Your Character: 00:03:00 •15.4 animation Our Character: 00:10:00 •15.5 Adding the Animated Background: 00:09:00 •15.6 Adding Details to Character Movement: 00:07:00 •15.7 Adding the Paper Cut Out Look: 00:06:00 •16.1 Exporting an H264 File From After Effects: 00:07:00 •16.2 Exporting from After Effects with a Transparent Background: 00:04:00 •16.3 Exporting from After Effects through Adobe Media Encoder: 00:05:00 •16.4 Create an Animated GIF from After Effects: 00:07:00 •17.1 Audio Tips for After Effects: 00:03:00 •17.2 Working with Premiere Pro: 00:06:00 •18.1 Expressions Basics: 00:07:00 •18.2 Animate a Flickering with Expressions: 00:18:00 •19.1 Conclusion: 00:01:00 •Resources - Diploma in Adobe After Effects CC 2017: 00:00:00

Integrating UNIX and Microsoft course description This course is designed for the enterprise-level UNIX professional and represents the highest level of professional, distribution-neutral UNIX certification within the industry. It covers administering UNIX enterprise-wide with an emphasis on mixed environments. What will you learn Configure and troubleshoot OpenLDAP. Use OpenLDAP as an authentication backend. Manage software packages. Use Samba - Share configuration - User and group management - Domain integration - Name services - with Linux and Windows clients Integrating UNIX and Microsoft course details Who will benefit: Enterprise-level UNIX professionals. Prerequisites: UNIX network administration. Duration 5 days Integrating UNIX and Microsoft course contents OPENLDAP CONFIGURATION OpenLDAP replication Replication concepts, OpenLDAP replication, replication log files, replica hubs, LDAP referrals, LDAP sync replication. Securing the Directory Securing the directory with SSL and TLS, Firewall considerations, Unauthenticated access methods, User/password authentication methods, Maintanence of SASL user DB, certificates. OpenLDAP Server Performance Tuning Measure OpenLDAP performance, Tune software configuration to increase performance, indexes. OPENLDAP AS AN AUTHENTICATION BACKEND LDAP Integration with PAM and NSS Configure PAM to use LDAP for authentication, NSS to retrieve information from LDAP and PAM modules in UNIX. Integrating LDAP with Active Directory and Kerberos Kerberos integration with LDAP, Cross platform authentication, Single sign-on concepts, Integration and compatibility limitations between OpenLDAP and Active Directory. SAMBA BASICS Samba Concepts and Architecture Samba daemons and components, key issues regarding heterogeneous network, Identify key TCP/UDP ports used with SMB/CIFS, Knowledge of Samba3 and Samba4 differences. Configure Samba Samba server configuration file structure, variables and configuration parameters, Troubleshoot and debug configuration problems. Regular Samba Maintenance Monitor and interact with running Samba daemons, Perform regular backups of Samba configuration and state data. Troubleshooting Samba Samba logging, Backup TDB files, Restore TDB files, Identify TDB file corruption, Edit / list TDB file content. Internationalization Internationalization character codes and code pages, differences in the name space between Windows and Linux/Unix with respect to share, names, user/group/computer naming in a non-English environment. SAMBA SHARE CONFIGURATION Linux File System and Share/Service Permissions File / directory permission control, Samba interaction with Linux file system permissions and ACLs, Use Samba VFS to store Windows ACLs. Print Services Printer sharing, integration between Samba and CUPS, Manage Windows print drivers and configure downloading of print drivers, security concerns with printer sharing. SAMBA USER AND GROUP MANAGEMENT Managing User Accounts and Groups User and group accounts, mappings, user account management tools, smbpasswd, file/directory ownership of objects. Authentication, Authorization and Winbind Local password database, password synchronization, passdb backends, Convert between passdb backends, Integrate Samba with LDAP, Winbind service, PAM and NSS. SAMBA DOMAIN INTEGRATION Samba as a PDC and BDC Domain membership and trust relationships, Create and maintain a PDC and BDC with Samba3/4, Add computers to an existing domain, logon scripts, roaming profiles, system policies. Samba4 as an AD compatible Domain Samba 4 as an AD DC, smbclient, how Samba integrates with AD services: DNS, Kerberos, NTP, LDAP. Configure Samba as a Domain Member Server Joining Samba to NT4 and AD domains, obtain a TGT from a KDC. SAMBA NAME SERVICES NetBIOS and WINS WINS concepts, NetBIOS concepts, local master browser, domain master browser, Samba as a WINS server, name resolution, WINS replication, NetBIOS browsing and browser elections, NETBIOS name types. Active Directory Name Resolution DNS for Samba4 as an AD Domain Controller, DNS forwarding with the internal DNS server of Samba4. WORKING WITH LINUX AND WINDOWS CLIENTS CIFS Integration SMB/CIFS concepts, remote CIFS shares from a Linux client, securely storing CIFS credentials, features and benefits of CIFS, permissions and file ownership of remote CIFS shares. Working with Windows Clients browse lists and SMB clients from Windows, Share file/print resources from Windows, the smbclient program, the Windows net utility.

Integrating Linux and Microsoft course description This course is designed for the enterprise-level Linux professional and represents the highest level of professional, distribution-neutral Linux certification within the industry. LPIC-3 300 covers administering Linux enterprise-wide with an emphasis on mixed environments. What will you learn Configure and troubleshoot OpenLDAP. Use OpenLDAP as an authentication backend. Manage software packages. Use Samba - Share configuration - User and group management - Domain integration - Name services - with Linux and Windows clients Integrating Linux and Microsoft course details Who will benefit: Enterprise-level Linux professionals. Prerequisites: Delegates must have an active LPIC-2 certification to receive LPIC-3 certification, but the LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 exams may be taken in any order. Duration 5 days Integrating UNIX and Microsoft course contents OPENLDAP CONFIGURATION OpenLDAP replication Replication concepts, OpenLDAP replication, replication log files, replica hubs, LDAP referrals, LDAP sync replication. Securing the Directory Securing the directory with SSL and TLS, Firewall considerations, Unauthenticated access methods, User/password authentication methods, Maintanence of SASL user DB, certificates. OpenLDAP Server Performance Tuning Measure OpenLDAP performance, Tune software configuration to increase performance, indexes. OPENLDAP AS AN AUTHENTICATION BACKEND LDAP Integration with PAM and NSS Configure PAM to use LDAP for authentication, NSS to retrieve information from LDAP and PAM modules in UNIX. Integrating LDAP with Active Directory and Kerberos Kerberos integration with LDAP, Cross platform authentication, Single sign-on concepts, Integration and compatibility limitations between OpenLDAP and Active Directory. SAMBA BASICS Samba Concepts and Architecture Samba daemons and components, key issues regarding heterogeneous network, Identify key TCP/UDP ports used with SMB/CIFS, Knowledge of Samba3 and Samba4 differences. Configure Samba Samba server configuration file structure, variables and configuration parameters, Troubleshoot and debug configuration problems. Regular Samba Maintenance Monitor and interact with running Samba daemons, Perform regular backups of Samba configuration and state data. Troubleshooting Samba Samba logging, Backup TDB files, Restore TDB files, Identify TDB file corruption, Edit / list TDB file content. Internationalization Internationalization character codes and code pages, differences in the name space between Windows and Linux/Unix with respect to share, names, user/group/computer naming in a non-English environment. SAMBA SHARE CONFIGURATION Linux File System and Share/Service Permissions File / directory permission control, Samba interaction with Linux file system permissions and ACLs, Use Samba VFS to store Windows ACLs. Print Services Printer sharing, integration between Samba and CUPS, Manage Windows print drivers and configure downloading of print drivers, security concerns with printer sharing. SAMBA USER AND GROUP MANAGEMENT Managing User Accounts and Groups User and group accounts, mappings, user account management tools, smbpasswd, file/directory ownership of objects. Authentication, Authorization and Winbind Local password database, password synchronization, passdb backends, Convert between passdb backends, Integrate Samba with LDAP, Winbind service, PAM and NSS. SAMBA DOMAIN INTEGRATION Samba as a PDC and BDC Domain membership and trust relationships, Create and maintain a PDC and BDC with Samba3/4, Add computers to an existing domain, logon scripts, roaming profiles, system policies. Samba4 as an AD compatible Domain Samba 4 as an AD DC, smbclient, how Samba integrates with AD services: DNS, Kerberos, NTP, LDAP. Configure Samba as a Domain Member Server Joining Samba to NT4 and AD domains, obtain a TGT from a KDC. SAMBA NAME SERVICES NetBIOS and WINS WINS concepts, NetBIOS concepts, local master browser, domain master browser, Samba as a WINS server, name resolution, WINS replication, NetBIOS browsing and browser elections, NETBIOS name types. Active Directory Name Resolution DNS for Samba4 as an AD Domain Controller, DNS forwarding with the internal DNS server of Samba4. WORKING WITH LINUX AND WINDOWS CLIENTS CIFS Integration SMB/CIFS concepts, remote CIFS shares from a Linux client, securely storing CIFS credentials, features and benefits of CIFS, permissions and file ownership of remote CIFS shares. Working with Windows Clients browse lists and SMB clients from Windows, Share file/print resources from Windows, the smbclient program, the Windows net utility.

Adobe After Effects CC is the industry leader in video compositing software, offering an exciting and versatile array of applications for the creation of professional moving image work. On this course you will learn a range of visual effects and animation techniques, working between Photoshop and After Effects to create videos which explore text based motion graphics, character animation, green-screen compositing, 3D landscapes, motion tracking and lots more in-between. Alongside technical exercises the tutor will screen and discuss relevant artists, designers and filmmakers, providing both the technical skills and inspiration to create your own professional motion graphics work, filmic special effects or experimental artists video. Computer experience is required. Week 1 This week we will create a short video that combines text, still image and video layers. Through this exercise you will learn how to: Navigate the workspace on After Effects Set up a project and select a video format Introduce video to the timeline and split layers Change the position and scale of layers Introduce basic text Use selections in Photoshop to create a still image composition Import this composition into After Effects to create a composite video. Week 2 This week we will look at basic animation techniques. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Use Photoshop to great multi-layered elements for animation Import these Photoshop elements into After Effects Work with key-frames and interpolation Add motion blur Duplicate and pre-compose animated elements Create a parallax effect to give the illusion of depth Apply blending modes Work with the puppet tool to create moving joints for an animated character Week 3 This week we will look at converting 2D photographs into a 3D virtual space to provide depth and movement. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Convert a 2D image into a 3D space Set up a multi-layered diorama in Photoshop Import this into After Effects and position the layers within 3D space Create an animated camera move through 3D space Apply depth of field Week 4 This week we will look at working with green-screen compositing to place a live action figure within an animated backdrop. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Work with the Keylight filter Adjust colour balance and tone Composite the figure against an animated background Introduce shadows and highlights Use the green-screen figure to create a silhouette Week 5 This week we will look at applying masks to footage to create cutouts, as well as exploring different applications for effects. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Work with masks Use the Roto-mask tool Apply time re-mapping Work with ‘Particle Playground’ and similar effects Week 6 This week we will look at working with the paint panel to create animated drawings, as well as using motion tracking to attach a text element to a moving point within a video clip. Finally, we will cover how to output your final project, adding sound effects and applying a basic edit. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Create text based motion graphics (kinetic typography) Apply motion tracking to live action footage Render your project Add sound to your video   Courses are subject to minimum enrolment. Please register early, within five days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation. Please read our cancellation policy before booking. Students, anyone over the age of 65, and those in receipt of any form of benefits can claim the concessionary price, offering a 10% discount on the full course price. Valid proof of eligibility must be produced on the first day of the course. Please use the code CONCESSION when prompted at checkout.

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Once you have successfully completed the script writing course, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate that will help you advance your career. Why you should take the script writing course: Learn to transform ideas into a script. Ability to find incentives and ideas for scripting. Acknowledge the significance of research and development in screenwriting Learn how to structure and format screenwriting. Learn step-by-step techniques for refining your script. Develop a thorough understanding of the UK film industry and scenario writing. Why Prefer This Script Writing Course? Opportunity to earn certificate a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme & another accredited by CPDQS after completing the Script Writing course Get a free student ID card! (£10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery) Innovative and engaging content. Free assessments 24/7 tutor support. By enrolling in our script writing course, you can gain knowledge and skills in the area of script writing. The techniques, strategies, principles, and methods of scriptwriting will be taught to you in this course. In addition, you will learn how to conduct research and development for scriptwriting. The course will help you to advance your knowledge of screenwriting, Market idea, Synopses, Outlines, character building, dialogues & and the British Film Industry. The course covers numerous modules to broaden and deepen your knowledge and skill in this field. *** Course Curriculum *** Module 01: Introduction to Screenwriting Backstory Cinematic Vs. Televisual On The Road Module 02: Motivation & Ideas Motivation Finding Your Voice Art vs. Craft Discipline Routine For Whom Do You Write? Script Readers Ideas The Value of Ideas Inspiration Generating Ideas Capturing Ideas Ideas & Marketing Module 03: Research & Development Research Never Stops Know Your Market Research Tools The Language Barrier Development Developing Your Research Premise High Concept & Low Concept Pre-writing Module 04: Genre The Importance of Genre Familiar Genres Genre Evolution Conventions & Motifs Using Genre Five Genre-Defining Movies Module 05: Story & Plot Understanding Story & Plot Story, Character, Incident, Structure Theme Conflict & Tension Building & Releasing Tension Reversing Expectation Ellipsis Screen Time & Narrative Time Start at the End Great Scenes Plot Sub-Plots Exposition Five Great Plots to Study Module 06: Character & Dialogue The Puppet Master Giving Characters Life Protagonist & Antagonist Example: Quiz Show Goal-Driven Protagonist Passive Protagonist Insiders Outsiders Example: Made In Heaven Empathy & Sympathy Credibility Fears and Ghost Plural- & Multiprotagonists Protagonist & Structure Antagonist Character Intros Character Traits & Accessories Dialogue First Things Last Less Is More No Conversation Do & Don'ts Module 07: Structure & Format Structure Art-Film Narrative Three-Act Structure Act I: Set-Up/Situation/Establishment Act II: Complication/Development/Plot Act III: Climax & Resolution/Conclusion Utilising Structure Scenes & Sequences Format Screenplay Format Expectations Title Page Layout Module 08: Synopses, Outlines & Treatments Problems of Semantics Synopses Outlines Treatments Module 09: Drafts First Draft Counterfeit Copyright Rewriting Second Opinions Final Polish Module 10: Marketing Selling Yourself UK & US Markets Approaching the Business: Agents Other Business Pitching Deals Best Wishes Module 11: Troubleshooting Self-Diagnosis Script Appraisals Ten Common Problems Ten Handy Hints Five Common Problems Troubleshooting 10-Point Checklist Module 12: Glossary Section: Screenwriting in the UK Module 13: Screenwriting and British Film Industry British Film Industry - A Writer's View Key Relationships Agent Director Producer Working Together Module 14: Agreements Existing Agreements Definitions Business Terms Writing Terms Screen Credit Arbitration Other Disputes Module 15: How Much Do UK Screenwriters Earn? Components of a Deal UK Film Pay The Bbc Module 16: Greatest British Screenwriters of All Time Bruce Robinson Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger Jane Goldman Peter Morgan Christopher Nolan (& Jonathan Nolan) Mike Leigh Julian Fellowes Assessment Process You have to complete the assignment questions given at the end of the course and score a minimum of 60% to pass each exam. Our expert trainers will assess your assignment and give you feedback after you submit the assignment. After passing the Diploma in Script Writing at QLS Level 5 course exam, you will be able to request a certificate at an additional cost that has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. CPD 150 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This course requires no formal qualifications or experience. Anyone with a thirst for knowledge is welcome to enrol in the course. Requirements You will not need any prior background or expertise to enrol in this course. Career path Upon completion of the script writing course, a new world of possibilities will open up to you. You can progress your career in a variety of fields with the skill and abilities you will obtain by learning from the course. Technical author (Avg. Yearly Salary: £20,000 to £50,000) Advertising copywriter (Avg.Yearly Salary: £20,000 to £80,000) Copy editor (Avg.Yearly Salary: £22,000 to £46,000) Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - £10 Diploma in Script Writing at QLS Level 5 Hard copy certificate - £119 Show off Your New Skills with a Certificate of Completion After successfully completing the Diploma in Script Writing at QLS Level 5, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of - 119 GBP inside the UK 129 GBP (including postal fees) for International Delivery Certificate Accredited by CPDQS 29 GBP for Printed Hardcopy Certificate inside the UK 39 GBP for Printed Hardcopy Certificate outside the UK (International Delivery)

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