Fall 2017 Workshop Calendar
Whether you want to visualize an idea, organize data, or impress your first boss, the Digital Lounge has something for you! Check out our workshops for this semester.
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Fall 2017: Adobe Certification Courses
Check our the schedule for our Fall 2017 Adobe Certification Courses! Learn about the courses and how to sign up.
Upcoming April Workshops
Check out what we've got planned for April! Don't miss the last few workshops of the semester.
We’re Hiring Media Specialists!
We're hiring Media Support Specialists with expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, and/or coding for the Fall 2017 semester.
Over Spring Break, we hosted NPR: Next Generation Radio!
We had the pleasure of hosting NPR's week-long traveling program, designed to give competitively selected participants radio, social and web journalism training in a diverse environment.
We Beautified Over Spring Break: Come Visit Us!
Over Spring Break, the Digital Lounge team was hard at work beautifying our space! Come visit us and see our new vinyl signage.
Retouching Your Photos with Adobe Photoshop
Explore the secrets of retouching landscapes, unwanted images and portraits using Smart Objects, Healing tools, clone tool, content aware, and brushes.
Secrets for Building Better PDFs
Everyone knows how to read a PDF, fill out a PDF form, and perhaps even save a file as a PDF. But there are tricks and techniques you can use to create better PDFs, and we’ll cover a variety of them in this workshop.
Excel: Intermediate
Take your skills to the next level - learn how to do advanced formulas and functions, filter and sort data, and create charts.
Advanced Data Visualization and Intro to Tableau, Part 2
In the second part of this workshop, you'll learn how to get the most out of this data with more advanced Tableau's techniques. We'll dive deeper into chart types, understanding how to customize them to meet their needs.
Excel: The Basics
For those looking to better organize and comb through their data, you’ll learn the basics of the application including formulas, calculations, and formatting.
Creative Resume Techniques with Adobe InDesign
Regardless of your area of focus, a strong and visually compelling resume has a far better chance of getting you noticed, than doing the same thing as everyone else.
Building Your Brand
In this two-part workshop, we'll discuss what makes for good branding, utilize the Adobe CC (illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere) to help you design your brand!
Advanced Data Visualization and Intro to Tableau, Part 1
This workshop serves as an introduction to the visual techniques that are often employed when describing, analyzing, and communicating data in a business setting.
Creating A Portfolio Website with WordPress
Learn how to choose a hosting partner, install WordPress, and get your portfolio going in under an hour!
Make A Move! Motion Graphics in After Effects for Beginners
Here's the playlist for the 3 sessions that introduce Motion Graphics in After Effects for beginners. Make a move!
Make A Move! Motion Graphics in After Effects for Beginners: Session 2
Here's the 2nd session introducing After Effects for beginners. Watch now to catch up or refresh, then join us for Part 3 on March 28th 12-2pm in the Digital Lounge!
Editing an MOS Project in Adobe Audition
Grab a microphone and fire up Adobe Audition - we're going to podcast!
Make A Move! Motion Graphics in After Effects for Beginners: Session 1
Here's the first session introducing After Effects for beginners. Watch now to catch up or refresh, then join us for Part 2 on March 21st 12-2pm and Part 3 on March 28th 12-2pm in the DL!
Intro to SPSS Workshop Series
Get started with SPSS as we familiarize ourselves with the environment, learn how to import data, calculate descriptive statistics, and visualize the results.
Tools and Tips for Presentations
In this guide, we'll be talking about what tools you can use to create presentations, tools for creating assets and visual aids, and tips and tricks for delivering that presentation!
Podcasting with Adobe Audition
Grab a microphone and fire up Adobe Audition - we're going to podcast!
Making a Background Pattern in Illustrator
Here's a quick tutorial on making a patterned background with values, textures, patterns, and shapes using Adobe Illustrator.
How To Easily Create Mandalas in Adobe Illustrator
This tutorial will cover how to easily create mandala patterns in Abode Illustrator by using multiple tools including symbol, transform, rotation, strokes and etc.
A Quick Guide To Blend Tool In Illustrator
This tutorial will teach you the multiple use of blend tool in Adobe Illustrator. The tutorial is broken down into 6 different uses of blend tool options.
Best Places to Find Free High Resolution Photos
Check out the best and most helpful sites for high-res images that are all free for personal and commercial use. They provide a d smooth user experience. No membership required, no misleading clickbait, no pop-up ads.
Making a Table of Contents with InDesign
Adobe InDesign is great for the layout and design of multi-page documents. This tutorial will show you how to make a table of contents for big documents!
Vectorizing Artwork in Adobe Illustrator
Learn how to vectorize icons, sketches, and photographs!
Creating a Business Card in InDesign
This tutorial will teach you the steps to creating a simple business card. We'll start with our designs in Adobe Illustrator, and then move into InDesign to format the card.
The Grand Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts Dictionary for Mac Users
Speed up your process and level up your Photoshop skills to Expert with these keyboard shortcuts.
Creating a Video Reel
Join us for an overview of different types of reels and a discussion of what works best, what doesn't, what employers are looking for, and how to get your content in shape for making a great reel!
Make A Move! Motion Graphics in After Effects for Beginners
Here's the playlist for the 3 sessions that introduce Motion Graphics in After Effects for beginners. Make a move!
Make A Move! Motion Graphics in After Effects for Beginners: Session 2
Here's the 2nd session introducing After Effects for beginners. Watch now to catch up or refresh, then join us for Part 3 on March 28th 12-2pm in the Digital Lounge!
Make A Move! Motion Graphics in After Effects for Beginners: Session 1
Here's the first session introducing After Effects for beginners. Watch now to catch up or refresh, then join us for Part 2 on March 21st 12-2pm and Part 3 on March 28th 12-2pm in the DL!
The Power of Social Video
Hear VP of Social Video Strategy and Annenberg alum, John Holdridge, talk about the power of social video, how content creators are making viral content, and what's next in the field!
Creating Alpha Mattes and Masks in After Effects
Cut holes in your layers of film or images to create unique shots and footage.
Exporting Video for Youtube/Vimeo with Adobe Premiere
This quick tutorial will show you how to export a video out of Adobe Premiere for Youtube or Vimeo.
How to Stabilize Video in Premiere
Shaky footage happens and there are tools that help to mitigate them. The Warp Stabilizer in Premiere is a great tool for those unexpected problems. Let's dig in!
Improving your Lightroom Workflow
This tutorial shows how you can improve your workflow and save time editing in Lightroom!
Using the Spot Removal Tool in Adobe Lightroom
Learn how to remove distractions and unwanted details from your photos in Adobe Lightroom in the third video of our series covering the tools in the Develop panel.
Using the Adjustment Brush in Adobe Lightroom
Dive a little deeper into your photos by painting edits directly into your photos.
Using the Graduated Filter in Adobe Lightroom
Dive a little deeper into photo editing to make your foreground and background both pop with this simple Adobe Lightroom tutorial!
Create a Slideshow in Photoshop
Here's a walkthrough on how to create a simple slideshow in Photoshop.
Creating Panoramas in Adobe Photoshop
Create seamless panoramas in minutes by merging separate photos using the Photomerge and Content Aware Fill tools in Adobe Photoshop.
Using the Develop Panel in Adobe Lightroom
Learn to quickly edit light and color in your photos with Adobe Lightroom.
Adobe Photoshop: Quick Portrait Retouching
Was your skin not feeling too great when you took your last LinkedIn photo? Learn how to get rid of any blemishes and wrinkles using the Spot Healing Brush Tool in Adobe Photoshop CC.
Creating A Portfolio Website with WordPress
Learn how to choose a hosting partner, install WordPress, and get your portfolio going in under an hour!
Easy, Breezy, Beautiful: CSS Gradients
Gradients are an easy, pretty way to make your web design look more sophisticated. This tutorial will go over how to create fast-loading gradients with CSS!
Installing WordPress Manually
The beauty of WordPress is that it can be used to build almost any website. Follow this tutorial to learn how to install WordPress on your website.
Adding New Users in WordPress
Adding new users to a Wordpress blog is a simple process. Follow these steps.
Recommended WordPress Themes
Check out our recommended theme authors for excellent free and premium themes!
Previewing Your Responsive Website with the WordPress Customizer
Learn how to quickly check out how your site looks on phones and tablets with the WordPress Customizer.
CSS: Transitions & Animations
This tutorial will cover some of the cool effects you can give your HTML elements with CSS transitions and animation!
Make a 1-Page Portfolio in Adobe Muse
Adobe Muse is a great tool for making an online portfolio, and the best part is, no coding is required! Follow this tutorial to create a simple and slick 1-page portfolio for yourself today!
Part 2: Exploring the Google Analytics Dashboard
n Part 2 of our series, you’ll learn how to use the free Google Analytics tool to measure not just website performance, but also the performance of your off-site advertising and social media marketing.
Part 1: Search Engine Optimization
In Part 1, you will learn the fundamentals of how to make a website rank in Google’s search results, which involves much more than programming and keywords.
Excel: Beyond the Basics
Take your skills to the next level - learn how to do advanced formulas and functions, filter and sort data, and work across sheets.
Intro to SPSS Workshop Series
Get started with SPSS as we familiarize ourselves with the environment, learn how to import data, calculate descriptive statistics, and visualize the results.
StoryMap JS
StoryMapJS is an easy way to highlight locations in a series of events as you tell stories on the web. Learn how to get started.
FTP with Cyberduck
Here's a quick tutorial on how to connect to a remote server with Cyberduck, a free FTP client.
#OnTheDL: Google Analytics
Learn to interpret data in Google Analytics to optimize and increase web traffic.
Tiki-Toki: Getting Started
Tiki-Toki is a web-based application for building interactive timelines, and is incredibly easy to use. In this tutorial, you will learn how to sign-up for a free account and embed images, text, and videos.
Xchange’s Mobile2Air
In addition to the web version of Xchange, there is a mobile version that allows you to upload pictures and videos directly from your phone.
Duo Authentication Time Saver with Your iPhone
Now that USC requires Duo Authentication, you must always have your phone with you to approve that you are signing in. Here's quick method to save a little bit of time.
Xchange: Student Tutorial
Xchange is a media asset management system for uploading, sharing, and analyzing clips. Think of it as Blackboard for media content.
Studio A Level 1 Training
Studio A in the Media Center of Wallis Annenberg Hall is a cutting-edge hub to experiment, create and innovate. This training outline shows you how to operate the video and audio equipment in Studio A.
Xchange: Uploading Course Material (Faculty)
Faculty can upload course video material to their courses in Xchange for students to watch on campus or from home
Xchange: Viewing Course Content
Learn how to start watching your course content in Xchange.
Xchange: Faculty Tutorial
Xchange is a media asset management system for uploading, sharing, and analyzing clips. Faculty will be able to access and grade student's media content.
Virtual Private Networking (VPN) USC Annenberg Workflow
Virtual Private Networking can connect you to USC's Secure Wireless Network outside of USC via the Internet. This article will teach you how to download the AnyConnect software, install the software and then show you how to login to USC.
Adobe Support
Receiving an error message? Don’t know how to do something on a Sunday when the Digital Lounge is closed? Try the Adobe Support Page for backup! To use Adobe Support, sign into your Adobe account to get assistant from Adobe experts. On the website you can: Manage your Adobe membership Find information about basic troubleshooting for…
Qualtrics University
Qualtrics is an online software tool for creating and implementing surveys that is available to USC faculty, staff, and students. Qualtrics University includes comprehensive webinars and training videos to help you get started with Qualtrics.
Code Academy
This is a one-stop shop for learning code. Through online exercises and projects, this free website will teach you everything from HTML/CSS and other core programming languages to using popular APIs to make your own applications. Again, it's free, check it out!
WordPress.tv
Check out WordPress.tv for anything you have ever wanted to know about WordPress. Whether you're new to WordPress or a seasoned superstar, there are tons of tutorials in their "how to" section.
Adobe Learn
Want to start using your Adobe Creative Cloud apps, but don’t know where to begin? The Adobe Learn site will walk you through quick, entry-level projects.
Adobe Education Exchange
The Adobe Education Exchange hosts hundreds of online tutorials on the Adobe Cloud. It also has a fantastic online community where you can post questions and and get answers. The Adobe Education Exchange is tied your Creative Cloud login.
Lynda.com
USC Annenberg students, faculty, and staff get free access to Lynda.com - a professional video tutorial resource to learn any digital tool out there!