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Welcome to Macpros AcademyTM
MP Specialist Certifications
and Remote Interactive Training (RIT)
Macpros Academy Specialist Certifications
Macpros Academy offers entry level students a convenient way to achieve specialist certifications focused around specific areas of expertise. Certified specialists have proven an understanding of the tools and technologies relevant to their area of study. Upon completion of a Specialist program participants will receive a certificate and have the option to be listed on the Macpros Academy website.
Technical Specialist
Macpros Academy offers an introduction to Apple’s Mac OS X. This track provides participants with a solid understanding of system setup and support that can be crucial when pursuing other Apple creative and technical certifications. This class is strongly recommended for those new to the Apple platform.
Studies include: Introduction to Macintosh computer operating system - 21 hours Fee: $700.00
Video Specialist Level One
This track gives participants the opportunity to cover basic Final Cut Pro tools and techniques with an added introduction to basic compression best practices. The Technical Specialist track is a suggested prerequisite.
Studies include: Introduction to non-linear video editing and basic compression technology - 21 hours Fee: $700.00
Video Specialist Level Two
This track covers advanced Final Cut Pro tools and techniques and explores the advanced features of Apple’s Compressor. The Video Specialist Level One track is a suggested prerequisite.
Studies include: Intermediate study of non-linear video editing tools and compression technology - 21 hours Fee: $700.00
EFX Specialist Level One
This track gives participants the opportunity to cover basic effects tools and techniques using Apples Motion with an added introduction to basic color correction best practices. The Technical Specialist track is a suggested prerequisite.
Studies include: Introduction to motion graphics and effects and basic color correction technology - 21 hours Fee: $700.00
EFX Specialist Level Two
This track covers advanced Motion tools and techniques and explores the advanced features of Apple’s Color. The EFX Specialist Level One track is a suggested prerequisite.
Studies include: Intermediate to motion graphics and effects and basic color correction technology - 21 hours Fee: $700.00
Audio Specialist
This track covers the technical skills to operate Logic Pro and Soundtrack Pro proficiently . Mixing audio using either program and round-trip from Soundtrack Pro back in to Final Cut Pro. Students will be able to use the instruments that come with Logic Pro proficiently as well as export a final mix down of completed project.
Studies include: Working knowledge of Mixing, recording, overdubbing and final output of media - 21 hours Fee: $700.00
DAM Specialist Level One
This track covers material necessary to understanding basic OS conventions, operation, storage and connectivity considerations as it applies to Data and Asset Management in film production environments. The Technical Specialist track is a strongly suggested prerequisite.
Studies include: Introduction to Hardware & Connections, Apple Hardware, Mac OS X - 21 hours Fee: $700.00
DAM Specialist Level Two
This track covers material necessary to understanding on set Data Management. Focus is placed on Camera Department dynamics, Data Management System operation and best practices in production environments. The DAM Specialist Level One track is a strongly suggested prerequisite.
Studies include: Introduction to tools and best practices for professional asset management - 21 hours Fee: $700.00
DAM Security Specialist
This track covers several layers of data and asset security in production environments. Focus is placed System Stability, Users & Access, Data Encryption and Physical & Virtual Logs.
Studies include: Introduction to tools and best practices for secure asset management - 21 hours Fee: $700.00
DAM Delivery Specialist
This track covers creation and delivery of Dailies, Raw Footage, Edit Proxies and Final Deliverable Content for Review.
Studies include: Introduction to compression and transport technologies - 21 hours Fee: $700.00
Workflow Specialist
This track covers best practices and methods for processing both file and signal based content from some of today`s most well known camera systems using Apples Final Cut Studio.
Studies include: Introduction to project and asset management between numerous applications - 21 hours Fee: $700.00
Real Technician Specialist (Advanced)
This eight-day course is designed to give a technician the knowledge set to be an effective, Real Technician in an education or enterprise environment. Course content includes an in depth look at supporting Apple’s Mac OS X as well as a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of Apple Hardware.
Studies include: Snow Leopard Fundamentals, Apple Desktops, Apple Portables - 64 hours Fee: $3900
What is RIT?
Students not interested in the Specialist Certification or looking to expand on the basic courses from that program can take additional on-line classes. Remote Interactive Training brings our certified trainers into a home or office live over the internet. These training sessions are not pre-recorded, they are live and fully interactive. Students participate in a training session through their web browser and voice teleconferencing provides the ability to ask the instructor questions as the class is being run. Students are in a virtual class with other participants watching the instructor demonstrate the lessons and interacting with the class. Each RIT session is three hours in length. Students are given a personalized login through a specific RIT portal and will administer their own class registrations.
Pricing for Remote Interactive Training is as follows:
1 Three Hour Session = $149.00
3 Block of Sessions (9 hours of training) = $435.00
6 Block of Sessions (18 hours of training) = $650.00
12 Block of Sessions (36 hours of training) = $1000.00
25 Block of Sessions (75 hours of training) = $1500.00
50 Block of Sessions (150 hours of training) = $2800.00
75 Block of Sessions (225 hours of training) = $3500.00
Watch these videos to understand the RIT process:
1. Getting Started with RIT - (3:47)
2. Logging into Your RIT Portal - (5:55)
3. Joining a Training Session - (8:09)
Want to join us in a FREE session? Go here.
How to get started:
1. Take a look at the classes you are interested in here. You can also see a schedule of upcoming classes here.
2. Purchase a block of RIT classes here.
3. We will create your personal account and email you the login information for your RIT Portal.
4. Log into your account and register for the classes you want to participate in.
5. After you have picked your classes we will send you an email with the specific information about the classes you have registered for. Do NOT throw these emails away as they will have your passcode to join the class.
6. Join your class and enjoy learning!
If you already have your RIT account LOGIN here > 
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