OG 300 Deko Advanced Operations

Overview:

This course turns a basic user into a Deko power user. After a rapid review of essential skills, the course delves into all the tools used in the Motion Timeline Editor for artistic and cutting edge playout effects. Students also learn tips and tricks that unlock the full power of Deko.

Audience:

Any experienced CG operator or Deko art designer who aspires to the next level. Helpful to operators and designers who have upgraded to the FXDeko v.3.0 or Deko3000.

Outline:

  • Rapid-fire review of the basic course
  • Refresher of fundamental knowledge
  • Creating crawls and credit rolls
  • Using text files for graphic content
  • Essential shortcuts and skills for power users
  • Creating a Cel animation for a Deko graphic
  • Creating type text with special end elements
  • Using the SportsWare option to build graphics
  • Creating text on a curve in a graphic
  • Networking skills
  • Image preparation for video
  • Creating smart graphics for 4:3, 16:9 and HD formats
  • HD and how it effects the graphics environment
  • Advanced motions and cutting edge effects
  • Advanced use of DekoClips in sequences and graphics

Prerequisites:

The Deko Basics Course and a minimum of six months Deko experience is required.  The student should review the fundamentals of the Motion Timeline Editor from the Deko User Guide or the Deko Basics Course before attending this course.

Duration:

2 days