Video school training courses in Ann Arbor, MI (public, in-house or online)

In this intense 3D video game creation experience, you’ll learn the level design and creation process from concept to a playable game. You’ll use Maya, the same software used to make many of the 3D images in Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox and PC games. Following industry-style production processes, the class will enable you to create whole game levels and a professional-quality product. You’ll use the same tools and technology-including 3ds Max, Photoshop and Unreal Game E...

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This in-depth class will help you master video compression. The course covers all major formats and areas where compressed video is used, including web video, DVD and HD. You’ll learn about the wide variety of editing tools available today, including Expression Media Encoder, Sorenson Squeeze, Telestream Episode, On2 Flix, Canopus ProCoder, Rhozet Carbon and CineVision PSE. We’ll also discuss key aspects of the compressed video process, including optimized production and editing techniques for h...

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Digital Media Academy Certifications are recognized by both industry and education as a standard of excellence. Over the past 6 years DMA has earned a reputation of providing some of the highest-level instruction in the quick moving and ever-changing world of Digital Media. NEW for summer 2008, DMA is introducing a 4-week, modular, Video Production Certification Program. DMA’s Video Production Certification Program is created from 4 unique weeklong courses that together cover all of the major co...

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The Associate in Arts Degree in Digital Video Production provides students with specialized training to develop proficiency in advanced and professional video production. Emphasis is placed on integrating content creation with Web skills.

This program prepares students for entry-level media production positions in organizations where they will create digitized video productions for Web and other presentation forms that may be used for informational, documentary, instructional, commercial, artistic, or other purposes. The program provides instruction in all facets of video production from program design to hands-on recording through the editing process. Students also gain skills in the use of computer software applications.