Digital Media Commons (DMC) workshops are free and designed to introduce students, faculty, and staff to available software, services, and facilities. Follow the links below to jump to descriptions of our workshops, and to register for available sessions.

Audio, Video, & Print Workshops
Introduction to iMovie, iDVD & the DMC Multimedia Rooms
Introduction to Final Cut Pro & the DMC Multimedia Rooms
Multimedia Workroom Orientation
Audio Studio Orientation
Electronic Music Orientation
Advanced Final Cut Pro Workshop
Creating Professional-looking Conference Posters
Scanning and Correcting Digital Images

UM.Tools Workshops
CTools for Course Websites (formerly Coursetools)
CTools for Collaborative Projects (formerly Worktools)
Online Assessment with UM.Lessons
Other Workshops...

Introduction to iMovie, iDVD & the DMC Multimedia Rooms [register now]
This orientation will introduce participants to the non-linear video editing suites available from the Digital Media Commons at the Duderstadt Center. The hands-on training will cover iMovie and iDVD, including digitizing, basic editing, title creation, effects and DVD authoring. At the end of the workshop, participants will be granted authorization to use the Digital Media Commons Multimedia Rooms in which they can reserve time and have access to all the hardware and software tools needed for video editing and DVD creation.

Introduction to Final Cut Pro & the DMC Multimedia Rooms [register now]
This hands-on orientation will introduce participants to the non-linear video editing suites available from the Digital Media Commons at the Duderstadt Center. The training will cover key concepts and functions of the Final Cut Pro application and supporting hardware including configuring, digitizing, editing, creating titles, applying effects, batch digitizing, media management and outputting back to tape.

Multimedia Workroom Orientation [register now]

The Multimedia Room Orientation is for experienced users who wish to gain access to the multimedia rooms and the professional tools found therein without having to attend the Advanced Video Editing workshop.This half hour orientation will cover the policies and procedures for the facility, key checkout, hardware and software configurations, and consultation services as well introduce users to other spaces for media production such as the Virtual Room, GroundWorks, and the Video and Music Studios.

Audio Studio Orientation [register now]

This series of classes provides the necessary training to work and learn in the Audio Studio. Class material includes use of the mixing console and DAW-oriented recording, as well as general use of other onsite equipment such as microphones, outboard gear, and other storage media. Only currently certified and active users of the Electronic Music Studios are eligible to take this multi-week training class.

Electronic Music Studios Orientation [register now]

This orientation is the first step toward gaining access to the Electronic Music Studios. The training will cover the basic functions of the labs concentrating on both hardware and software. It will also serve to minimize user frustration, providing knowledge for efficient and creative use of the equipment available.

Advanced Final Cut Pro Workshop [register now]
This hands-on orientation is for individuals familiar with the basic operations and features of Final Cut Pro, as demonstrated in the "Introduction to Final Cut Pro and the DMC Multimedia Rooms" workshop, and who want to learn more. The training will cover advanced features and tools such as advanced Log & Capture techniques, batch capturing, advanced media management in the browser, working with multiple sequences and nesting, multi-layered still images, advanced trim and roll tools, effects and titles. Exporting to DVD applications such as iDVD and DVD Studio Pro will also be covered.

The last hour will be a question & answer session to focus on specific needs of the participants. (This session will not authorize users to use the Multimedia Rooms. Please attend one of our other sessions for this authorization.)

Creating Professional-looking Conference Posters [register now]
In this workshop, participants will use Adobe Illustrator to learn to create high quality, eye-catching posters. Participants will learn techniques for organizing materials and printing the poster on the Duderstadt Centers large-format color printer.

Scanning and Correcting Digital Images [register now]
Learn how to scan, color correct, and touch up slides and photographs. Participants will use Adobe Photoshop to enhance color and saturation, adjust contrast, remove red-eye, sharpen, and modify images. This is a hands-on session, so feel free to bring 5 - 10 photos or slides to scan.

CTools for Course Websites (formerly Coursetools) [register now]
This hands-on session is your chance to experiment with CTools, the next generation of Coursetools where instructors can distribute course materials online to registered students, maintain an online calendar of activities, manage electronic chats and discussion boards, handle electronic assignments, and more.

CTools for Collaborative Projects (formerly Worktools) [register now]
CTools allows UM faculty, staff, and students to collaborate with colleagues inside the UM-community and beyond by creating access protected, project-based websites. Participants will create sample websites, post sample materials, and experiment with the shared calendar and online chat. They will learn how to control access to the site and also how to manage privileges to various functionality.

Online Assessment with UM.Lessons [register now]
This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to UM.Lessons, a powerful web-based electronic assessment tool that has been specially developed for U-M faculty and staff. We will focus on the use of UM.Lessons to facilitate online data collection.

Other workshops occasionally offered: [check current offerings]

CTools Resource Management
CTools Discussions
Accessibility Series for Web Designers
Custom Websites Made Simple with UM.Sitemaker
UM.Sitemaker for Database Driven Websites

Contact dc-training@umich.edu for more information.