The Briefing Room

Founder Paul Holtz helps users make picture perfect videos using Pinnacle Studio version 11 advanced features

Hoffman Estates, IL – January 31, 2008- Class on Demand, a provider of professional educational products for creative markets, announced today the availability of the consumer-focused, self-paced training title “Complete Training for Pinnacle Studio™ 11” with Class on Demand founder and instructor Paul Holtz. The new Pinnacle Studio version 11 release adds a number of advanced editing, effects and authoring options as well as a complete HD workflow, with native HDV and AVCHD editing, and HD DVD disc burning. “Complete Training for Pinnacle Studio 11” walks the student through many of the new features; simulating the exact steps to create real world projects for maximum learning. Upon completion of the training, Pinnacle Studio 11 users can see a noticeable increase in productivity and overall better end results.

“Paul Holtz has been working with Pinnacle since 1993 as a product evangelist, technical design consultant and now as an instructor and has a command of product knowledge and training finesse. I have no doubt that this training will up the level of creativity for just about any user” said Travis White, Sr. Product Manager, Pinnacle Systems.

“Complete Training for Pinnacle Studio 11” covers the breadth and depth of Pinnacle Studio 11 capabilities including; Instant DVD Recorder and Pinnacle Smart Movie. Students will also learn to properly use Pinnacle Studio’s powerful motion graphics tools; keying, compositing, text animations such as Rolls and Crawls. Holtz also goes deep into Pinnacle Studio’s new audio features. Students learn how to lay down voiceovers, keyframe audio, and control volumes. Completing the training is a chapter on the output of video packages to various mediums including tape, DVD, iPod and YouTube.

Visitors to the Class on Demand web site can download The Complete Training for Pinnacle Studio 11 sample chapters from http://www.classondemand.net/previews/prev_s11_basic.html and http://www.classondemand.net/previews/prev_s11_text.html.

Pricing and Availability

”Complete Training for Pinnacle Studio 11” is available through the Class on Demand web site (www.classondemand.net), Pinnacle web site (www.pinnaclesys.com), and the Class on Demand reseller channel for $39.95 USD. For additional training information, please contact Class on Demand directly at (847) 843-9939 or visit their web site at www.classondemand.net.

About Class on Demand

Class on Demand is a leading producer of education and training programs. Its products and services address the needs of both enthusiasts and professionals. Class on Demand training programs cover a wide range of topics including; audio and video production, compositing and effects creation. Please visit the Class on Demand web site (www.classondemand.net) for additional information.

Class on Demand is a registered trademark of Class on Demand, Incorporated

Pinnacle Studio, Pinnacle Smart Movie and Pinnacle Systems are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Pinnacle Systems, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and other countries.

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