Adobe Premiere Pro, which is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, is video editing software for film, TV, and the web. This intermediate class will demonstrate advanced post-production techniques using this software. Participants will learn how to bring their video projects to the next level with graphics, popular effects, and audio editing. Previous experience with Adobe Premiere Pro is recommended.
Technology
The NIH Library’s Technology Hub offers NIH staff access to specialized hardware and software, and the spaces to use them, to help spark innovation and broaden your technology skills. Take classes on 3D printing and modeling, virtual reality, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and much more! The NIH Library provides access to many tools and resources in the Technology Hub, including a digital production studio, collaboration and data science workspaces, and 3D printers. Reservations are required for use. The list below includes Technology classes in our course catalog. Click the title of the class to view any upcoming sessions.
Introduction to Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects is a software tool used for creating visual effects, motion graphic designs, and animations. The class provides an overview of the interface and demonstrates software fundamentals, including working with composite layers and keyframes. This introductory class is for participants who have minimal or no experience with video editing applications. Participants are not required to have access to Adobe After Effects to attend this class
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
This one-hour online training will cover the essentials of Adobe Illustrator, a vector art tool available for use in the NIH Library. This introductory training is designed for participants new to Illustrator or those seeking a refresher. The instructor will demonstrate software fundamentals, including working with colors, graphs, and layers.
By the end of this training attendees will be able to:
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
This one-hour online training will cover the basics of Adobe Photoshop, making it ideal for participants new to the program or those needing a refresher. This session will build a foundation for using Photoshop and understanding its most popular tools. Participants will become familiar with the Photoshop interface and commonly used features of this powerful design program. The instructor will demonstrate advanced fundamentals, including working with layers and changing backgrounds.
Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premier Pro, which is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, is the leading video editing software for film, TV, and the web. In this introductory class, participants will learn how to use this powerful tool to edit videos during post-production of video projects. The class will provide an overview of basic concepts for working with videos, during which participants will gain skills on how to import and edit video and audio files.
Introduction to Camtasia
Camtasia is an all-in-one screen recording and editing software suite used to create video tutorials and presentations. In this introductory class, participants will learn how to use this tool to record their screen, add narration, video effects, transitions, and more. The class also provides an overview of basic controls and features available in Camtasia, during which participants will gain skills to produce a video from beginning to end.
Patent Search and Analysis in CAS SciFinder-n
This session teaches students to use SciFinder-n in their approach to infringement and patentability searches. Explore the science hidden in patents, search patent Markush structures, and check the chemical landscape. By the end of this training, students can expect to learn: about the patent content in SciFinder-n, how to use an AI-driven prior art analysis, how to explore a chemical landscape, how to find substance locations with PatentPak, and how to search Markush structures.
Tables, Charts, and Figures for Publication
This one hour online training will cover the essentials of creating tables, charts, and figures for scientific publication. Participants will learn when to use these visual tools effectively and how to design them according to best practices and journal requirements. Additionally, an overview of design tools and resources will be provided.
By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
Video Recording and Presenting From Anywhere
Video is increasingly being used to share scientific information, whether as part of an online conference, educational course, or promotional tool. This class will share tips and tricks for preparing media, capturing high quality images and sound, and ensuring an overall professional appearance. Specific guidance for remote presentations, video abstracts, and audiovisual software and equipment will also be provided.