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Check out my new Intro Level Photoshop class for free!

Enrol for free – http://skl.sh/2dETA6V
Premium enrolment – http://skl.sh/2dETA6V

In this easy to follow beginner class you will learn lots of useful tips and tricks for moving, resizing, duplicating, managing layers as well as beginning to look at how these features can be used for pattern making and layer control in Adobe Photoshop.

In this course you will cover:

• Moving images from one file to another quickly and efficiently
• Moving images
• Resizing images
• Resizing and moving multiple image layers in one go
• Layer groups
• Creating patterns through duplication
• Selecting multiple layers
• Deleting layers
• Re-organising layers
• Pattern creation
• Clipping masks & adjustment layers to control color

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This beginner tutorial for Final Cut Pro X has some great tips and tricks that you can use when creating slideshows or edits using the Ken Burns effect.

You will learn how to:
– Create the Ken Burns Effect
– Manage the duration of multiple clips and transitions with ease
– Copy and paste the Ken Burns Effect to multiple clips in one go
– Use compound clips to manage your timeline
– Adjust the speed of the Ken Burns effect

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About My Final Cut Pro X Tutorials

My Final Cut Pro X help tutorials aim to answer the tricky questions that users come across everyday. These are great classes if you want to learn Final Cut Pro X and each lesson or tip will guide you through in easy to follow steps.

If you are a beginner looking for tutorials in Final Cut Pro X take a look at my free introductory lesson “Final Cut Pro X Beginner Tutorial : Import, Edit & Export in 25 Minutes” which will get you started. This basic tutorial gives you a full run through of how to what you need to know in order to edit videos.

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About My Live Online Training & In Classroom Training

I am a professional trainer of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro & Adobe Illustrator.

I regularly teach classes in Regina and across Saskatchewan as well as running live online workshops. If you’d like to find out more then please drop me a message design@benhalsall.com or visit my web-site www.benhalsall.com .

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Enrol for free: http://skl.sh/2daaXxn

In this class you will learn how to work with layers in Adobe Photoshop to create a double exposure effect.

Developing the control you have using blend modes, layer masks, clipping masks and other awesome tools in Photoshop will serve you well in this and other projects.

So hit subscribe and turn yourself into a tree!

Enrol for free: http://skl.sh/2daaXxn

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Learning how to use the connect, insert & edit tools in Final Cut Pro X will improve both the accuracy and speed of your editing. Learning the shortcuts (Q, W & E) for these edits will help move smoothly from your raw footage to your rough cut and eventually your final edit.

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About My Final Cut Pro X Tutorials
My Final Cut Pro X help tutorials aim to answer the tricky questions that users come across everyday. These are great classes if you want to learn Final Cut Pro X and each lesson or tip will guide you through in easy to follow steps.

If you are a beginner looking for tutorials in Final Cut Pro X take a look at my free introductory lesson “Final Cut Pro X Beginner Tutorial : Import, Edit & Export in 25 Minutes” which will get you started. This basic tutorial gives you a full run through of how to what you need to know in order to edit videos.

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About My Live Online Training & In Classroom Training
I am a professional trainer of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro & Adobe Illustrator.

I regularly teach classes in Regina and across Saskatchewan as well as running live online workshops. If you’d like to find out more then please drop me a message design@benhalsall.com or visit my web-site www.benhalsall.com .

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Gift Certificates for Apple, Adobe & Software Training with Ben Halsall

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If you are looking for a unique gift for a friend, partner or colleague who you think would benefit from some expert Apple or Adobe training in an informal one-to-one session then get in touch. Each session can be customised for the person receiving the gift. I can teach session covering Apple Macs, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign or video editing with iMovie or Final Cut Pro X. I also offer a range of other courses that can be tailored for these unique sessions.

A little about me.

My name is Ben and I have been working with Apple Macs for over 15 years now as a professional designer, video editor and software trainer. This means I have a lot of useful tips and tricks that I can share with you to help you get the most out of your Mac, iPhone and applications.

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What can be covered in the session?

Whether you know someone that would like to know more about the Mac OS X operating system, learn how to manage their files better, get expert tips for organising e-mail, working with Microsoft Office on the Mac or needs training for video editing with iMovie or professional applications like Final Cut Pro X then there are lots of topics that can be planned into a session.

Each session will be customised.

In order to make the most of the training session it is best to focus on some key topics. You can take a look at the courses I offer to get an idea of what could be covered. Also, before arranging each lesson I will take the time to discuss the topics that will be covered with the person receiving the gift.

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Arranging & Scheduling The Session

Each session can be scheduled at a time to suit the recipients schedule.

I am based in Regina but am also happy to arrange and deliver training via Skype or Google Hangouts.

Arranging Extra Sessions & Support

I work in Regina, Saskatchewan as a freelance trainer and designer so I will also be available for further training sessions. I am always happy to arrange one-to-one consultancies or to teach small or large groups.

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How long will a gift certificate be valid?

Each gift certificate is valid for one year from the date purchased.

Christmas gifts will be valid until December 31st the following year.

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Cost & How to Pay

1 hour of one-to-one training – $80

2 hours of one-to-one training – $150

3 hours of one-to-one training – $220

Full day of one-to-one training (6 hours) – $400

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In this tutorial I share some tips and tricks for working with markers in Final Cut Pro X. From creation to labelling and using markers for exporting sections of video I show you how I manage some of my longer form tutorials that I publish on the web-site Skillshare & Curious.

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About My Final Cut Pro X Tutorials
My Final Cut Pro X help tutorials aim to answer the tricky questions that users come across everyday. These are great classes if you want to learn Final Cut Pro X and each lesson or tip will guide you through in easy to follow steps.

If you are a beginner looking for tutorials in Final Cut Pro X take a look at my free introductory lesson “Final Cut Pro X Beginner Tutorial : Import, Edit & Export in 25 Minutes” which will get you started. This basic tutorial gives you a full run through of how to what you need to know in order to edit videos.

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About My Live Online Training & In Classroom Training
I am a professional trainer of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro & Adobe Illustrator.

I regularly teach classes in Regina and across Saskatchewan as well as running live online workshops. If you’d like to find out more then please drop me a message design@benhalsall.com .

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In this 16 part class you will design a trifold flyer running through everything you need from project setup to print.

You will cover the following:

• Project Setup
• Working with layers
• Adding background images
• Add color effects to backgrounds
• Custom graphic backgrounds
• Add & work with type
• Creating paragraph styles for text & titles
• Adding images
• Text wraps
• Custom shaped image frames
• Create reverses for your type design
• Paragraph rules to customise title backgrounds
• Exporting for print with guides and bleeds

As you work through each section you will receive tips and tricks for creating great looking flyer designs in Adobe InDesign.

The skills covered are transferable to any InDesign project and this class is suitable for users at all levels.

To subscribe to the full class sign up to my YouTube channel here.