This intensive, three-day course prepares training professionals and industry experts to deliver Apple's Aperture 2 curriculum. The course combines lectures with hands-on, case study exercises that reinforce practical skills. To attend a Pro Applications Train-the-Trainer (T3) course, you must first be accepted into the Apple Certified Trainer (ACT) for Pro Apps program. Please review the ACT Program tab for details.
Before attending this class, you should review the appropriate Apple Pro Training Series courseware. Once accepted to the ACT program, you will be sent a link to order the book online at a 35% discount. You must bring the book and DVD to class with you. This courseware will also help you prepare for the end-user exam that you must pass before attending the T3.
Prerequisites
Participants must meet the following prerequisites prior to attending this course:
- Aperture 2 Level One end-user certification
- An accepted ACT application. The program guide and a link to the application are available at training.apple.com/act/
- Attendance at an Aperture 2 end-user course
- Minimum of one year of experience using Aperture
- Minimum of three years of experience as a teacher or professional in any of these fields: photographer, photographic editor, visual effects artist, web designer, DVD author, graphic designer or other closely related field
- Some teaching experience in a structured, classroom setting
- Thoroughly review the Apple Pro Training Series book: Aperture 2 by Ben Long, Richard Harrington and Orlando Luna
Tuition and Fees
The $1400 tuition per student includes class fees and the trainer exam fee. You will also need to take the end user exam for $75 online - instructions will be sent to you with your T3 class confirmation.
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Day 1
Certified Trainer Overview
Book Methodology, Lesson Files and Media, System Requirements, Apple Pro Certification, Introductions, Classroom Setup and Apple Remote Desktop
Lesson 1: Importing Images into the Aperture Workflow
Using the Aperture Workflow and Layouts, Importing from a Memory Card, Choosing the Source Folder and Destination Project, Importing Images, Understanding Camera RAW, Using the Background Task List, Understanding Masters and Versions, Rating, Editing and Outputting Images, Backing Up and Quitting
Lesson 2: Evaluating Images: Compare and Select
Importing Images from a Disk, Navigating the Browser, Using Quick Preview, Grouping Images into Stacks, Rotating Images, Evaluating Images in Full Screen Mode, Zooming, Using the Centered Loupe, Assigning Ratings, and Evaluating Images on the Light Table
Lesson 3: Organizing Your Project
Auto-stacking on Import, Filtering your Project by Rating, Using the Query HUD, Using Keywords, Editing Metadata with the Metadata Inspector, Using Batch Change to Copy Metadata, Organizing Multiple Projects, Sorting Images Dynamically, and Search Queries
Lesson 4: Basic Edits
Importing an iPhoto Library/iPhoto Browser, Basic Editing Workflow, Cropping, Straightening, White Balancing, Sensor Dust and Red-eye Removal
Lesson 5: Working with RAW Files
Using Multiple Monitors, Choosing a RAW Converter, RAW Fine-tuning, White Balance Adjustment, Highlight Recovery with the Recovery Slider, and Highlight Recovery with the Exposure Slider
Presentation Assignments and Homework
As part of this course, trainers present to the instructor and their peers
Day 2
Lesson 6: Correcting Tone
Correcting Time Zone on Import, Adjusting Tone before Color, Reading a Histogram, Working with the Exposure Brick, Working with the Enhance Brick, Setting Levels, Adjusting Highlights and Shadows, and Editing in Full Screen
Lesson 7: Correcting Color
White Balance Revisited, Adjusting White Balance with the Eyedropper, Using the Enhance Brick, Using the Color Brick, Copying Edits from One Image to Another, Lift and Stamp, Specifying an External Editor and Launching an Editing Round Trip
Lesson 8: Enhancing Images
Using the Retouch Brush, Spot and patch, Vignette and Devignette, Noise Reduction, Sharpening, and Sepia Tone
Lesson 9: Delivering for Client Review
Working with Web Galleries, Books for Client Review, Creating a Contact Sheet, Working with Slide Shows, Email and OS Media Browser
Lesson 10: Delivering Final Images
Delivering Electronic Images, Exporting Masters, Exporting Versions, Exporting Metadata, Exporting Projects, Using Export Plug-ins, Creating Books, and Delivering Printed Images
Trainer Presentations
Trainers present to the instructor and their peers
Day 3
Lesson 11: Showcasing and Promoting Your Work
Creating a Web Journal, Using iWeb, Creating Dynamic Slideshows, Using the Light Table, Pages Promotional Cards, Creating a Leave-behind Custom Flip Book, and Creating an iPhone and iPod Portfolio
Lesson 12: Advanced Image Management and Archiving
Importing Images as References, Tethered Shooting, Selecting an Alternate Aperture Library, Specifying Copy or Move, Making New Versions, Deleting Versions, Moving Master Images, Show Master Image, Viewing Metadata as a Tooltip, Show in Finder and Using Vaults
Prometric Testing Configuration Review
Preparing to take and administer exams
Certification Exam
The trainer exam is administered online
Exam Review, Evaluations and Wrap Up
Apple Certified Trainer for Pro Applications
The Apple Certified Trainer (ACT) for Pro Apps program trains and certifies qualified individuals to deliver curriculum focused on Apple's suite of digital Pro Apps. ACTs work with Apple Authorized Training Centers (AATCs) to deliver a range of courses.
Learn more about the ACT program and complete the online Apple Certified Trainer application at: training.apple.com/act/. Be sure to specify the T3 course you want to attend. The application will be reviewed by Apple, and you must meet all prerequisites to be accepted into the program. Please allow at least seven business days for your application to be processed.
Once you are accepted into the ACT program, you'll be sent a code to take the end-user exam for the application you identified. If you have not passed that exam previously, you need to do so prior to the T3 course. You will also receive an email with information on registration and fee payment for the T3 course you selected.
Apple Certified Trainer for Aperture
The T3 course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Trainer - Aperture 2 Level One. To become certified, you must attend the Aperture 2 T3 course, and pass the presentation evaluation and the certification exam. The exam is administered during the last day of class.