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After Effects Training
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Didnt mean to step on toes. I actually saw a solicitation for advice.
My advice is when an artist takes the initiative, respond to it, otherwise don’t fund their career’s education.
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I’m responding to this post because I’m thinking of advertising on Creative Cow. My concern, (discussed with Tim in advertising here on the Cow), is that our market tends to be people who are not as likely to self-study. This is therefore, a real interesting thread for me.
I frequently tell people who get me on the phone personally, that there is nothing magical about coming to a class. You could learn basically the same sort of things on your own using Total Training, Lynda, or the wealth of free resources available on the Cow and elsewhere on the net.
In addition to the things previously mentioned in the thread (being able to ask questions, steer the class to your needs, etc.), though, I think one of the things that makes the classroom thing valuable for some is that it is a way to ensure the job definitely gets done quickly.
I have a ton of videos and books for use by both myself and instructors, but they just don’t end up getting used. Like a previous poster mentioned, interruptions are a big part of it.
There’s a big benefit to getting away from your regular work environment and being focused as part of a small group. Also, the better trainers not only know their chops, they make it fun. And when people are having fun, they learn more and retain more.
I think Total Training and Lynda both have very entertaining videos. There’s are some of the very best (the only thing I find in the ball park is the You Suck at Photoshop stuff, which always makes me laugh). But for me, I just don’t have the attention span to stay engaged with a DVD or online subscription product for hours at a time like I can at a hands-on workshop.
I know our classes are not for everyone, and my suspicion is that they are not a great fit for a lot of the million plus people who learn products well through self-study on the cow, but there is something to be said for the fact that just because you can change your own oil, mow your own lawn, and paint your own house, doesn’t necessarily mean that’s your best option.
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Please don’t flame me. I’m not trying to just plug my company. I’m actually trying to judge whether or not it’s worthwhile to commit to a years worth of advertising on the Cow. I’d appreciate honest feedback from the community along those lines. Do you think we should advertise on the Cow? If so or even if not, please won’t you tell me your reasons why or why not?
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