Swanrose video training courses have gained an international reputation since Swanrose started running courses at their Lancashire base in 1993. KLA now owns Swanrose and the Swanrose web site can be found at:

www.swanrose.co.uk

Overview

We have been delivering Swanrose courses in north London, initially as a franchise and subsequently under licence, since 1999. We assumed ownership of Swanrose in Spring 2007.

Our students fall into four main categories: 

·          Video Enthusiasts

·          Video Professionals

·          Business*

·          Education 

* corporate/charity clients include: Unilever BestFoods, Dectel Securities, Impact Marcom, MoD, Sveriges Radio, MIND, Siemens, Universal Pictures, National Childminding Association, Maynard Leigh Associates, Clifford Chance LLP, NHS, Foresters, Shepherds Bush Housing Association and The Donkey Sanctuary

Our teaching methods consist of structured step-by-step learning points and notes plus Personal Tutor support following the course. Each ‘learning point' is first explained to students and then demonstrated practically. To ensure that students have understood, we then ask them to carry out a practical exercise related to that specific learning point. Progress is then evaluated before we move on to the next learning point.

We naturally expect students to practise their new skills in order to consolidate the teaching. However, if they feel that the course has not worked for them then we will offer further tuition free of charge.  

Course Delivery

Our north London training centre is situated in a residential area with no parking restrictions. Additionally we can provide training at customer premises. 

Our courses are delivered by Swanrose-qualified tutors (one tutor for computer-related courses and two tutors for filming skills/documentary video-making). Computer courses are normally delivered on a one-to-one basis but can be delivered to a maximum of two students (booking together) at a time on one computer. Other courses are delivered to a maximum of four students. 

Lunch and refreshments are included in the course cost.

Course Content

Currently Swanrose offers the following one day courses:

This course delivers a basic introduction to the main features of Adobe After Effects.

The basic steps in DVD authoring are explained using Adobe Encore DVD.

Students get the opportunity to author a short video project and to take away the resulting fully-authored DVD.

The Adobe Premiere for New Users course is designed for students who are unfamiliar with Adobe Premiere.

The course explains Premiere's basic tools and features, provides practical experience of the program and provides a firm basis for further training.

Training is available for Adobe Premiere Pro (v1.0, v1.5 and v2.0), Adobe Premiere V6.5, Adobe Premiere V6.0  and Adobe Premiere Elements

We also offer a half day 'conversion course' (from Adobe Premiere V6.X to Adobe Premiere Pro).

The Adobe Premiere for Experienced Users course is designed to consolidate good editing practice and to introduce more advanced features of Premiere.

Training is available for Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Premiere V6.5, Adobe Premiere V6.0  and Adobe Premiere Elements

Documentary Video-Making

The aim of this course is to develop planning skills in the creation of a documentary-style video and to consolidate existing filming skills.

       Filming: Practical Essential Skills

This course is designed to develop confidence in the use of the          camcorder, encourage the use of manual controls for creativity and provide a basis for professional-quality work.

      Introduction to Video Editing on Computer

The aim of this course is to encourage good editing techniques from the start, explain basic concepts of the edit process, provide valuable information on which to base an equipment-purchasing decision and provide brief 'hands-on' experience of a computer editing system.

         Make Better Holiday Movies

The Golden Rules for Filming are detailed together with Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them. The course explains how best to work within the constraints of the automatic features on modern camcorders and is designed for students who wish to improve their holiday videos without ruining their holidays!

         Video Compression for the Web, CD and DVD

This course is designed to raise awareness of typical applications for video compressed for delivery over the web or for CD/DVD and to introduce and explain the technology and techniques involved in compressing and encoding video content.

We are also offering a brand new course - Introduction to HDV (High Definition Video) which takes students through the vagaries of the new HDV format. The course includes a technical explanation of HDV, an overview of available camcorders, monitors, players/recorders and edit systems, input and output issues, 'native' HDV editing and comparison of HDV1 (720p) and HDV2 (1080i), and provides an opportunity for students to use an HDV camcorder and to edit in HDV.

More comprehensive details of these Swanrose courses can be provided by us or you can visit the Swanrose web site at  http://www.swanrose.co.uk from which full course profiles can be downloaded.

Swanrose also offers courses tailored in terms of both content and length to meet specific requirements.

Contact us on 020 8347 9567 or at:

      courses@swanrose.co.uk