The Apple Store, SoHo, and the Apple Store, West 14th Street, welcome the Tribeca Film Festival. Filmmaking events and workshops April 22 - April 30.

Tribeca Film Festival and Apple

The Apple Store, SoHo, and the Apple Store, West 14th Street, are proud to take part in the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. To celebrate the spirit of independent filmmaking, we’re hosting free events and workshops from April 22 to April 30. And everyone’s invited to attend.

Grab a seat in our theater for an exclusive Meet the Filmmakers session — presented by Apple and indieWIRE — and hear the film industry’s leading writers, directors, producers, and actors discuss their latest projects. Or you can attend a What’s New in Filmmaking event — or one of our other great workshops — offered during the festival. And be sure to download the official Tribeca Film Festival app from the App Store.

Meet the Filmmakers

In the Meet the Filmmakers series, some of the leading actors, writers, and directors in the film industry take us behind the scenes of their latest film projects.

Director Steven Silver, Actor Taylor Kitsch, and Author Greg Marinovich
Join Steven Silver and Taylor Kitsch as they discuss this gripping drama based on the nonfiction book
by Greg Marinovich. The film follows four
young combat photographers who risk their lives and use their cameras to tell the world of the violence associated with the first free elections in post-apartheid South Africa.
Friday, April 22, 6:00 p.m.

Gaukur Úlfarsson
and Jon Gnarr

Join filmmaker Gaukur Úlfarsson and Icelandic comedian Jon Gnarr as they discuss their documentary, Gnarr. Following
his country’s economic meltdown, Gnarr
formed a punk political party and ran for
mayor of Reykjavik. When support for Gnarr’s mayoral bid snowballs, what began as a joke quickly captures the imagination of a nation desperate for a change.
Saturday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.

Philip Gelatt
The renowned comic book writer and illustrator discusses his first film, The Bleeding House, which he wrote and directed. In the film, a stranger with mysterious intentions comes to stay the night at a secluded country home, where he meets a family torn apart by a violent past and a deadly secret.
Monday, April 25, 6:00 p.m.

Ed Burns
Join filmmaker and actor Ed Burns as he discusses his new film, Newlyweds. Referred to
as a “companion piece of sorts” to his previous work, Sidewalks of New York, which followed the interwoven lives and loves
of six New Yorkers, Newlyweds takes place entirely in Tribeca.
Wednesday, April 27, 6:00 p.m.

Actor Eva Mendes and Director Massy Tadjedin
Actor Eva Mendes and
writer-director Massy
Tadjedin discuss their provocative romantic drama, Last Night. The story follows a married couple who, apart for one night, are faced with a temptation that may decide the fate of their marriage.
Thursday, April 28, 6:00 p.m.

Michael Rapaport
The talented actor and filmmaker discusses his documentary film Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of
A Tribe Called Quest
. The film documents the inner workings and backstage drama of the band A Tribe Called Quest, and explores what’s next for these pioneers of alternative rap.
Friday, April 29, 6:00 p.m.

Meet the Student Filmmakers: Tribeca
You may not recognize their names today, but that’s likely to change. At this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, up-and-coming student filmmakers discuss their latest film projects. Meet them and hear about their work.
Saturday, April 30, 5:00 p.m.

Director James Westby
and Cast

Join filmmaker James Westby and the lead cast of the new black comedy, Rid of Me. After being dumped by her husband, Meris (Katie O’Grady) takes a job as a candy store clerk, opening unexpected worlds into Portland’s underground punk scene and putting her on a bumpy road toward self-discovery.
Saturday, April 23, 5:00 p.m.

Director David Dusa
Join the talented director as he discusses his film Flowers of Evil. Set in Paris, this experimental drama organically incorporates YouTube documentation of Iran’s 2009 post-election demonstrations and the government’s brutal reprisals into a tender love story between an Algerian-French hotel bellman and an Iranian student.
Monday, April 25, 5:00 p.m.

Actor Will Ferrell and
Director Dan Rush

Join actor Will Ferrell and filmmaker Dan Rush as they discuss their new drama, Everything Must Go. After losing his wife and job, Nick Halsey (Ferrell) holds a yard sale on the front lawn, and with the help of a neighbor, begins to start over.
Tuesday, April 26, 6:00 p.m.

Zach Braff
The acclaimed actor discusses his new drama, The High Cost of Living. One night, Henry’s (Braff) and Nathalie’s (Isabelle Blais) lives tragically collide, forcing them both to confront loss, love, and life—and to decide whether the high cost of living is worth
the price.
Thursday, April 28, 5:00 p.m.

Directors Alex Gregory
and Peter Huyck and
Actors Jason Sudeikis,
Will Forte, Lake Bell, Leslie
Bibb, and Lindsay Sloane

Join the directors and actors of the comedy
A Good Old Fashioned Orgy. Sudeikis plays
Eric, a thirtysomething party animal who,
along with his longtime friends, throws an
orgy at his father’s Hamptons beach house before it’s sold.
Thursday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.

Director Stephen Mitchell and Producer Casey McGrath
This director-producer team discuss their film Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon. One of the world’s biggest rock bands, Kings of Leon returns to Talihina, Oklahoma, for their annual family reunion. The documentary examines the band’s roots and explores how a strict Pentecostal upbringing preceded their unlikely transformation.
Friday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.

Apple Store, SoHo
103 Prince Street
New York City, NY 10012

Apple Store, West 14th Street
401 W 14th Street
New York City, NY 10014

At the Apple Store, SoHo, we’ve taken part in the Tribeca Film Festival for seven years in a row, and 2011 may be our most exciting yet. Grab a seat to hear Will Ferrell, Ed Burns, Zach Braff, Eva Mendes, and other celebrated actors, writers, and directors discuss their latest projects and answer your questions. Or come learn the ins and outs of Final Cut Pro, explore filmmaking on iPad 2, and more. Below, you’ll find the complete schedule of free workshops and events you can attend from Friday, April 22 to Saturday, April 30.

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iWork for iPad Hands-on Business     First Look: iPad for Business Using Social Media for Your Business Running Your Business on Snow Leopard iPhone 4 in Business iWork for iPad Hands-on Business  
Getting Started         Getting Started
Getting Started Mac OS X Snow Leopard iPhoto GarageBand for iPad Going Further with iPhone 4 iMovie Getting Started
GarageBand for iPad Going Further with iPhoto iPod and iTunes Going Further with iPad 2
GarageBand Movie Scoring
    iMovie for iPad 2 MobileMe for Filmmakers Basics of Digital Audio iWeb for Filmmakers    
iLife for Filmmakers Coordinating Your Movie on a Mac Making Movies with iPad 2 Coordinating Your Movie on a Mac
Getting Started with Final Draft 8 iLife for Filmmakers     Final Cut Pro
Backing Up with Time Machine and MobileMe Movie Scoring with GarageBand Coordinating Your Movie on a Mac  
  Motion 4 iLife for Filmmakers Backing Up with Time Machine and MobileMe
  Editing Your Reel on a Mac Final Cut Pro Bento for Filmmakers
Getting Started with iPad 2     Color iMovie for iPad 2
Refining Your Head Shots with Aperture 3 Logic Pro for Filmmakers  
Getting Started with Final Draft 8 iWork for Filmmakers      
   
  James Westby and Cast Adobe Photoshop Elements David Dusa     Zach Braff Meet the Student Filmmakers: Tribeca
Steven Silver, Taylor Kitsch, and Greg Marinovich     Philip Gelatt Will Ferrell and Dan Rush Ed Burns Eva Mendes and Massy Tadjedin Michael Rapaport  
Gaukur Úlfarsson and Jon Gnarr
           
  Podcasting for Filmmakers Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck, and Cast Stephen Mitchell and Casey McGrath
     

Fri Apr 22, 8:00 a.m.

iWork for iPad Hands-on Business workshop

The iWork productivity applications that you know and love on the Mac — Keynote, Pages, and Numbers — have been completely redesigned for iPad. In this workshop, we’ll show you how to create great-looking presentations, documents, and spreadsheets. You’ll also learn how to move files to your iPad, import and export Microsoft Office files, and share your work once its complete. Join us for this workshop, and see why Keynote, Pages, and Numbers are the most powerful productivity apps ever built for a mobile device.

Fri Apr 22, 9:00 a.m

Getting Started

Got a new Mac? Thinking about getting one? Learn how easy it is to use a Mac at the Getting Started Workshop. We’ll show you the basics, including setting up your new Mac, connecting to the web, sending email, importing and sharing photos, syncing music to your iPod, connecting a printer, and searching and organizing files.

Fri Apr 22, 12:30 p.m.

iLife for Filmmakers

With iLife, the award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications from Apple, everything a budding filmmaker could want is all in one place—on the Mac. In this workshop, learn how to use your Mac and iLife applications to do everything from editing your film in iMovie to creating soundtracks in GarageBand to organizing and sharing production stills in iPhoto. And find out how to share your project by publishing it to a beautiful website with iWeb and MobileMe.

Fri Apr 22, 3:00 p.m.

Getting Started with iPad 2

Learn the basics of iPad—from settings, organizing, and multitasking to surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more. See how easy it is to shoot HD video, take playful photos in Photo Booth, and make FaceTime calls. And discover a few of the thousands of apps from the App Store in virtually any category.

Fri Apr 22, 4:00 p.m.

Getting Started with Final Draft 8

Final Draft, the industry standard for scriptwriting, makes it easy to write like a pro. In this workshop, find out how you can turn your movie ideas into a professional-looking script with Final Draft 8. Whether you're a veteran writer or working on your first script, learn how Final Draft takes care of the style so you can concentrate on the content.

Fri Apr 22, 6:00 p.m.

Director Steven Silver, Actor Taylor Kitsch, and Author Greg Marinovich

Join Steven Silver, Taylor Kitsch, and Greg Marinovich as they discuss The Bang Bang Club, a gripping drama about four young combat photographers who risk their lives and use their cameras to tell the world of the violence associated with the first free elections in post-apartheid South Africa.

Sat Apr 23, 10:00 a.m.

Getting Started

Got a new Mac? Thinking about getting one? Learn how easy it is to use a Mac at the Getting Started Workshop. We’ll show you the basics, including setting up your new Mac, connecting to the web, sending email, importing and sharing photos, syncing music to your iPod, connecting a printer, and searching and organizing files.

Sat Apr 23, 12:30 p.m.

Coordinating Your Movie on a Mac

One of the toughest parts of filmmaking is organizing your project and staying productive. In this workshop, learn how to use iCal, Address Book, Mail, and Safari to organize your cast and crew into an efficient filmmaking unit. Whether you’re a small independent filmmaker or the head of a major motion picture studio, a Mac can help you stay focused on your creative vision.

Sat Apr 23, 1:30 p.m.

Backing Up with Time Machine and MobileMe

Discover how easy it is to back up your pictures, music, movies, and documents on a Mac. In this workshop, learn how to set up Time Machine to back up everything on your Mac and easily retrieve files you've lost. Then explore the Backup application and learn how to sync data to your MobileMe iDisk.

Sat Apr 23, 2:30 p.m.

Editing Your Reel on a Mac

In the entertainment business, your reel is your calling card, your resume, and your work demo all rolled into one. The Mac is the perfect place to put together samples of your best work, and it comes with many of the tools you’ll need to put your reel together. Discover how iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand, and your Mac can make you shine like a star.

Sat Apr 23, 5:00 p.m.

Director James Westby and Cast

Join filmmaker James Westby and the lead cast of the new black comedy, Rid of Me. After being dumped by her husband, Meris (Katie O’Grady) takes a job as a candy store clerk, opening unexpected worlds into Portland’s underground punk scene and putting her on a bumpy road toward self-discovery.

Sat Apr 23, 6:30 p.m.

Gaukur Úlfarsson and Jon Gnarr

Join filmmaker Gaukur Úlfarsson and Icelandic comedian Jon Gnarr as they discuss their documentary, Gnarr. Following his country’s economic meltdown, Gnarr formed a punk political party and ran for mayor of Reykjavik. When support for Gnarr’s mayoral bid snowballs, what began as a joke quickly captures the imagination of a nation desperate for a change.

Sun Apr 24, 10:00 a.m.

Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is an even more powerful and refined version of the world’s most advanced operating system which is faster, more reliable, and even easier to use. It offers hundreds of enhancements, out-of-the-box support for Microsoft Exchange, and new core technologies that take advantage of the powerful hardware in a Mac. In this workshop we’ll show you the new and refined features that make Mac OS X better than ever.

Sun Apr 24, 11:00 a.m.

Getting Started with GarageBand for iPad

Built from the ground up to take advantage of the large Multi-Touch screen on iPad, GarageBand turns your iPad into a collection of musical instruments and a full-featured recording studio, making it fun and easy to create music wherever you go. In this workshop, find out how to start making music like a pro.

Sun Apr 24, 12:00 p.m.

Getting Started with iMovie for iPad 2

iMovie for the iPad puts your own Hollywood movie studio in the palm of your hand. In this workshop, find out how to shoot video, add effects, transitions, and music, and edit your video using the iMovie timeline.

Sun Apr 24, 1:00 p.m.

Getting Started with FinalDraft 8

Final Draft, the industry standard for scriptwriting, makes it easy to write like a pro. In this workshop, find out how you can turn your movie ideas into a professional-looking script with Final Draft 8. Whether you're a veteran writer or working on your first script, learn how Final Draft takes care of the style so you can concentrate on the content.

Sun Apr 24, 2:30 p.m.

Final Cut Pro

Explore Final Cut Pro, Apple’s professional film and video editing software. We’ll show you how to log and capture your digital media, set up your project, use the tools and palettes and add finishing touches. Finally, we’ll demonstrate how to export your movie to QuickTime, DVD, Blu-ray, iPhone, the web and more.

Sun Apr 24, 5:00 p.m.

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Learn to tailor images for print, email, or the web. We’ll show you how to transfer images from digital cameras, scanners, and CDs, and edit them with easy-to-use tools.

Mon Apr 25, 8:00 a.m.

First Look: iPad for Business

With Safari, Mail, Calendar, and the App Store built right in, the possibilities for iPad in business are limitless. In this hands-on guided tour, we’ll show you how the iWork productivity applications that you know and love on the Mac — Keynote, Pages, and Numbers — have been completely redesigned for iPad so you can create great-looking presentations, documents, and spreadsheets.

Mon Apr 25, 10:00 a.m.

iPhoto

Find out why iPhoto makes it easier than ever to organize, enhance, and share your entire digital photo collection. In this workshop we’ll show you new ways to make your photos look their best with professional-quality image adjustment tools and create impressive prints, photo books, and calendars.

Mon Apr 25, 11:00 a.m.

Going Further with iPhoto

You have the iPhoto basics down pat, so now it’s time to learn some advanced techniques. In this workshop, find out about changing and batch-changing photo information, advanced editing, and creating unique print and slideshow projects using your photos.

Mon Apr 25, 12:00 p.m.

MobileMe for Filmmakers

MobileMe, Apple’s web-based content service, can be a vital tool for the production and promotion of your film project. In this workshop, learn how to keep your email, contacts, calendars, and other digital assets in sync and available online so you can access them from anywhere with an iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, or PC. And find out how MobileMe works with native Mac applications like Mail, Address Book, and iCal, as well as with PC applications like Microsoft Outlook.

Mon Apr 25, 1:00 p.m.

iLife for Filmmakers

With iLife, the award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications from Apple, everything a budding filmmaker could want is all in one place—on the Mac. In this workshop, learn how to use your Mac and iLife applications to do everything from editing your film in iMovie to creating soundtracks in GarageBand to organizing and sharing production stills in iPhoto. And find out how to share your project by publishing it to a beautiful website with iWeb and MobileMe.

Mon Apr 25, 3:30 p.m.

Refining Your Headshots with Aperture

Aperture 3 combines powerful performance with iPhoto simplicity to help you refine images, showcase your photography, and manage massive libraries on your Mac. In this workshop, find out how to apply adjustment presets to instantly create a custom look, and learn how to perfect your images with brushes.

Mon Apr 25, 5:00 p.m.

Director David Dusa

Join the talented director as he discusses his film Flowers of Evil. Set in Paris, this experimental drama organically incorporates YouTube documentation of Iran’s 2009 post-election demonstrations and the government’s brutal reprisals into a tender love story between an Algerian-French hotel bellman and an Iranian student.

Mon Apr 25, 6:00 p.m.

Philip Gelatt

The renowned comic book writer and illustrator discusses his first film, The Bleeding House, which he wrote and directed. In the film, a stranger with mysterious intentions comes to stay the night at a secluded country home, where he meets a family torn apart by a violent past and a deadly secret.

Tue Apr 26, 8:00 a.m.

Using Social Media for Your Business

Social media has become a powerful way for businesses to connect with clients and customers. We’ll give a topline overview of the different forms of social media and focus on three leading formats: blogging, Facebook, and Twitter. This beginner workshop will give you a business perspective on using these services and tips to get started.

Tue Apr 26, 10:00 a.m.

Getting Started with GarageBand for iPad

Built from the ground up to take advantage of the large Multi-Touch screen on iPad, GarageBand turns your iPad into a collection of musical instruments and a full-featured recording studio, making it fun and easy to create music wherever you go. In this workshop, find out how to start making music like a pro.

Tue Apr 26, 11:00 a.m.

iPod and iTunes

Explore iTunes for Mac and Windows and learn why it is the best digital jukebox with the #1 music store inside. We’ll show you how to import and organize your music, burn CDs, buy music or audio books from the iTunes Music Store, create playlists, and share your music. And with iPod, you can take your favorite music and even photos with you wherever you go.

Tue Apr 26, 12:00 p.m.

Basics of Digital Audio Production

Learn the ins and outs of digital audio production, from identifying what hardware and software you need to understanding how digital recording actually works. See how to get the most out of your recording by using effects like reverb, EQ, and compression. Learn the differences between MIDI and live audio. And find out how to get your recordings from your computer onto the iPod players of others.

Tue Apr 26, 1:30 p.m.

Movie Scoring with GarageBand

In this workshop, learn how you can use GarageBand to both compose and record music with your Mac and create and record soundtracks for your iMovie projects. No music or moviemaking experience required.

Tue Apr 26, 3:30 p.m.

Logic Pro for Filmmakers

Logic Pro is a professional application that you can use to write, record, edit, mix, and even perform the music for your film score. In this workshop, find out how to score your film with Logic Pro 8.

Tue Apr 26, 6:00 p.m.

Actor Will Ferrell and Director Dan Rush

Join actor Will Ferrell and filmmaker Dan Rush as they discuss their new drama, Everything Must Go. After losing his wife and job, Nick Halsey (Ferrell) holds a yard sale on the front lawn, and with the help of a neighbor, begins to start over.

Tue Apr 26, 7:30 p.m.

Podcasting for Filmmakers

"Podcasting" is one of the hottest buzzwords on the Internet and an excellent way to promote your film. In this workshop, learn more about podcasting and find out how to create your own podcast using the applications that come already installed on your Mac. With the podcast recording studio in GarageBand and the podcast templates in iWeb, you can create a promotional podcast for your film in no time.

Wed Apr 27, 8:00 a.m.

Running Your Business on Snow Leopard

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is an even more powerful and refined version of the world’s most advanced operating system, and its built-in support for the latest version of Microsoft Exchange Server is just one of many features that make it a simple and secure solution for business. In this workshop we’ll show you why Mac OS X is the perfect fit for your office.

Wed Apr 27, 10:00 a.m.

Going Further with iPhone 4

You’ve mastered the basics of iPhone and now you’re ready for more. Explore some of the advanced features of iPhone 4 and get plenty of tips and tricks to take you further. Learn about multitasking, organizing your apps using Folders, editing video on iPhone with iMovie, and discovering new ways to view and organize your email.

Wed Apr 27, 11:00 a.m.

Going Further with iPad 2

You’ve mastered the basics of iPad and you’re ready for more. Find out how to keep your email, contacts, and calendars up to date and organized. Discover how to create presentations, documents, movies, and music with iWork, iMovie, and GarageBand for the iPad—now all available on the App Store. Hear about the apps others love for work, play, and everything in between—and maybe share a few of your favorites. You’ll also get plenty of tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your iPad. Sign-up is required.

Wed Apr 27, 12:00 p.m.

iWeb for Filmmakers

Take the promotion of your film project to the next level. In this workshop, find out how you can use iWeb to create awe-inspiring websites and blogs, complete with podcasts, production photos, and movie clips, and get them online fast. With iWeb and a Mac, you have everything you need to become a one-person promotional powerhouse.

Wed Apr 27, 1:30 p.m.

Coordinating Your Movie on a Mac

One of the toughest parts of filmmaking is organizing your project and staying productive. In this workshop, learn how to use iCal, Address Book, Mail, and Safari to organize your cast and crew into an efficient filmmaking unit. Whether you’re a small independent filmmaker or the head of a major motion picture studio, a Mac can help you stay focused on your creative vision.

Wed Apr 27, 2:30 p.m.

Bento for Filmmakers

Bento is the personal database from FileMaker that’s as easy to use as your Mac. In this workshop, learn how Bento can bring your important filmmaking information together in one place to help you get organized so you can manage your contacts, coordinate and track your projects, and prioritize tasks faster and easier than before.

Wed Apr 27, 4:00 p.m.

iWork for Filmmakers

Discover how easy it is to organize your film project and create impressive spreadsheets and presentations in minutes with a Mac and the iWork suite of productivity applications. In this workshop, get to know Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, and learn how they work together to make you more productive, whether you’re in preproduction or promoting your newly released project.

Wed Apr 27, 6:00 p.m.

Ed Burns

Join filmmaker and actor Ed Burns as he discusses his new film, Newlyweds. Referred to as a “companion piece of sorts” to his previous work, Sidewalks of New York, which followed the interwoven lives and loves of six New Yorkers, Newlyweds takes place entirely in Tribeca.

Thu Apr 28, 8:00 a.m.

iPhone 4 in Business Workshop

In this workshop we’ll show you how to improve your everyday productivity with new features in iOS 4, including multitasking, Folders, and enhanced Mail. Try video calling for yourself to understand how FaceTime can revolutionize the way you communicate — with just one tap. And see the beautiful new design of glass and stainless steel that features the stunning Retina display — all contained in the world’s thinnest smartphone.

Thu Apr 28, 10:00 a.m.

iMovie

iMovie makes viewing and working with video as intuitive as enjoying your photos. The software makes it quick and easy to browse your library and create new movies. And iMovie is built for sharing. In just a few steps, you can add movies to your website, publish them on YouTube, and create versions for iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV. Sign up or drop in.

Thu Apr 28, 11:30 a.m.

Movie Scoring with GarageBand

In this workshop, learn how you can use GarageBand to both compose and record music with your Mac and create and record soundtracks for your iMovie projects. No music or moviemaking experience required.

Thu Apr 28, 1:00 p.m.

Final Cut Pro

Explore Final Cut Pro, Apple’s professional film and video editing software. We’ll show you how to log and capture your digital media, set up your project, use the tools and palettes and add finishing touches. Finally, we’ll demonstrate how to export your movie to QuickTime, DVD, Blu-ray, iPhone, the web and more.

Thu Apr 28, 2:00 p.m.

Motion

Create stunning 2D and 3D motion graphics in real time with Motion 4, the fastest and most intuitive way to animate and express your creative vision. Just drag and drop to make dramatic particle effects explode into 3D space; form vector-based paint strokes with the swish of a pen. New Motion master templates let you edit text and drop in video without leaving Final Cut Pro.

Thu Apr 28, 3:00 p.m.

Color

Learn how to use Color, Apple’s cutting-edge colour-correcting software included in Final Cut Studio, for polishing up video footage, adding effects and letting your imagination come to life.

Thu Apr 28, 5:00 p.m.

Zach Braff

The acclaimed actor discusses his new drama, The High Cost of Living. One night, Henry’s (Braff) and Nathalie’s (Isabelle Blais) lives tragically collide, forcing them both to confront loss, love, and life—and to decide whether the high cost of living is worth the price.

Thu Apr 28, 6:00 p.m.

Actor Eva Mendes and Director Massy Tadjedin

Actor Eva Mendes and writer-director Massy Tadjedin discuss their provocative romantic drama, Last Night. The story follows a married couple who, apart for one night, are faced with a temptation that may decide the fate of their marriage.

Thu Apr 28, 7:30 p.m.

Directors Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck and Actors Jason Sudeikis, Will Forte, Lake Bell, Leslie Bibb, and Lindsay Sloane

Join the directors and actors of the comedy A Good Old Fashioned Orgy. Sudeikis plays Eric, a thirtysomething party animal who, along with his longtime friends, throws an orgy at his father’s Hamptons beach house before it’s sold.

Fri Apr 29, 8:00 a.m.

iWork for iPad Hands-on Business Workshop

The iWork productivity applications that you know and love on the Mac — Keynote, Pages, and Numbers — have been completely redesigned for iPad. In this workshop, we’ll show you how to create great-looking presentations, documents, and spreadsheets. You’ll also learn how to move files to your iPad, import and export Microsoft Office files, and share your work once its complete. Join us for this workshop, and see why Keynote, Pages, and Numbers are the most powerful productivity apps ever built for a mobile device.

Fri Apr 29, 9:00 a.m

Getting Started

Got a new Mac? Thinking about getting one? Learn how easy it is to use a Mac at the Getting Started Workshop. We’ll show you the basics, including setting up your new Mac, connecting to the web, sending email, importing and sharing photos, syncing music to your iPod, connecting a printer, and searching and organizing files.

Fri Apr 29, 12:30 p.m.

Making Movies with iPad 2

iPad 2 turns you into a one-person movie studio. Write your script in Pages. Storyboard in Keynote. Take headshots and organize them in the Photos app. And you can even shoot and edit in iMovie. All on your iPad. In this workshop, learn the basics and discover the possibilities.

Fri Apr 29, 2:00 p.m.

iLife for Filmmakers

With iLife, Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, everything a budding filmmaker could want is all in one place—on the Mac. In this workshop, learn how to use your Mac and iLife applications to do everything from editing your film in iMovie to creating soundtracks in GarageBand to organizing and sharing production stills in iPhoto. And find out how to share your project by publishing it to a beautiful website with iWeb and MobileMe.

Fri Apr 29, 6:00 p.m.

Michael Rapaport

The talented actor and filmmaker discusses his documentary film Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest. The film documents the inner workings and backstage drama of the band A Tribe Called Quest, and explores what’s next for these pioneers of alternative rap.

Fri Apr 29, 7:30 p.m.

Director Stephen Mitchell and Producer Casey McGrath

This director-producer team discuss their film Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon. One of the world’s biggest rock bands, Kings of Leon returns to Talihina, Oklahoma, for their annual family reunion. The documentary examines the band’s roots and explores how a strict Pentecostal upbringing preceded their unlikely transformation.

Sat Apr 30, 10:00 a.m.

Getting Started

Got a new Mac? Thinking about getting one? Learn how easy it is to use a Mac at the Getting Started Workshop. We’ll show you the basics, including setting up your new Mac, connecting to the web, sending email, importing and sharing photos, syncing music to your iPod, connecting a printer, and searching and organizing files.

Sat Apr 30, 12:30 p.m.

Coordinating Your Movie on a Mac

One of the toughest parts of filmmaking is organizing your project and staying productive. In this workshop, learn how to use iCal, Address Book, Mail, and Safari to organize your cast and crew into an efficient filmmaking unit. Whether you’re a small independent filmmaker or the head of a major motion picture studio, a Mac can help you stay focused on your creative vision.

Sat Apr 30, 2:00 p.m.

Backing Up with Time Machine and MobileMe

Discover how easy it is to back up your pictures, music, movies, and documents on a Mac. In this workshop, learn how to set up Time Machine to back up everything on your Mac and easily retrieve files you've lost. Then explore the Backup application and learn how to sync data to your MobileMe iDisk.

Sat Apr 30, 3:00 p.m.

Getting Started with iMovie for iPad 2

iMovie for the iPad puts your own Hollywood movie studio in the palm of your hand. In this workshop, find out how to shoot video, add effects, transitions, and music, and edit your video using the iMovie timeline.

Sat Apr 30, 5:00 p.m.

Meet the Student Filmmakers: Tribeca

You may not recognize their names today, but that’s likely to change. At this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, up-and-coming student filmmakers discuss their latest film projects. Meet them and hear about their work.

At the Apple Store, West 14th Street, we’re hosting events and workshops to help you take your filmmaking skills and know-how to the next level. During our What’s New in Filmmaking series, you’ll hear from industry insiders on a range of topics and trends — from film sound and lighting techniques to promoting your movie with live webcasts and social media. Below, you’ll find the complete schedule of free workshops and events you can attend from Friday, April 22 to Saturday, April 30.

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Daily Productivity Getting Started Getting Started   Final Cut Pro     Daily Productivity Getting Started
Mac OS X Snow Leopard     Motion iMovie for iPad  
  Getting Started with iPhone 4 iPhoto iPod and iTunes Mail iMovie Final Cut Pro Getting Started with iPhone 4
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iPad Tour   MobileMe for Filmmakers  
iLife for Filmmakers Why You’ll Love a Mac Getting Started with iWeb Coordinating Your Movie on a Mac GarageBand Movie Scoring iWeb for Filmmakers Final Cut Pro GarageBand for iPad Why You’ll Love a Mac
Final Cut Pro iMovie for iPad 2 Color Aperture Logic Pro for Filmmakers iWork for Filmmakers Motion Mac OS X Snow Leopard iMovie for iPad 2
Coordinating Your Movie on a Mac iPhoto   Adobe Photoshop Podcasting for Filmmakers Using Social Media for Your Film Color Mac OS X Tips and Tricks iPhoto
MobileMe Getting Started with iPad 2
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Getting Started with iPad 2
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Adobe Illustator iLife for Filmmakers     Using Social Media for Your Film Getting Started iPad 2
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Creating Your Film in NYC Motion       Getting Started with iPad 2
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Coordinating Your Movie on a Mac   Motion
  Creatology with Vimeo Film Scoring with Peter Darmi Light and Shadow: Lighting for Film and Video Live Streaming and Social Media for Film Promotion iPhone in Filmmaking with Majek Pictures Write Scripts Like a Pro with Final Draft 8  
           

Fri Apr 22, 9:00 a.m

Daily Productivity

Mac makes it easy to get your work done. Learn how to use iCal, Address Book, Mail, Safari, and all the powerful features of Mac OS X to organize yourself or your office. Whether you need to schedule soccer practice and dentist appointments or meetings with clients and CEOs, this hands-on workshop has you covered. Sign-up required.

Fri Apr 22, 10:00 a.m

Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is an even more powerful and refined version of the world’s most advanced operating system which is faster, more reliable, and even easier to use. It offers hundreds of enhancements, out-of-the-box support for Microsoft Exchange, and new core technologies that take advantage of the powerful hardware in a Mac. In this workshop we’ll show you the new and refined features that make Mac OS X better than ever.

Fri Apr 22, 1:00 p.m

iPad Tour Workshop

In this presentation, we’ll take you on a short tour of the most amazing features of iPad. You’ll see why it’s the best way to experience the web, email, and photos. Discover how extraordinary your videos look on iPad, learn about the iBooks app — a great new way to buy and read books — and so much more. iPad experts will be available to answer all your questions.

Fri Apr 22, 2:00 p.m

iLife for Filmmakers Workshop

With iLife, Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, everything a budding filmmaker could want is all in one place—on the Mac. In this workshop, learn how to use your Mac and iLife applications to do everything from editing your film in iMovie to creating soundtracks in GarageBand to organizing and sharing production stills in iPhoto. And find out how to share your project by publishing it to a beautiful website with iWeb and MobileMe.

Fri Apr 22, 3:00 p.m

Final Cut Pro

Explore Final Cut Pro, Apple’s professional film and video editing software. We’ll show you how to log and capture your digital media, set up your project, use the tools and palettes and add finishing touches. Finally, we’ll demonstrate how to export your movie to QuickTime, DVD, Blu-ray, iPhone, the web and more.

Fri Apr 22, 4:00 p.m

Coordinating Your Movie on a Mac Workshop

One of the toughest parts of filmmaking is organizing your project and staying productive. In this workshop, learn how to use iCal, Address Book, Mail, and Safari to organize your cast and crew into an efficient filmmaking unit. Whether you’re a small independent filmmaker or the head of a major motion picture studio, a Mac can help you stay focused on your creative vision.

Fri Apr 22, 5:00 p.m

MobileMe

Learn all about MobileMe, a new service for iPhone, iPod touch, Mac and PC users that keeps all of your information in an online server, or “cloud,” so no matter where you go or what device you use, your email, contacts, and calendars are always in sync. MobileMe works with native iPhone and Mac applications like Mail, Contacts, and Calendar, and PC applications like Microsoft Outlook, and also lets you view and share photos and store and exchange documents online.

Fri Apr 22, 6:00 p.m

Creating Your Film in NYC

The New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment shares valuable information about services the agency provides to film and television productions in NYC.

Sat Apr 23, 9:00 a.m

Getting Started

Got a new Mac? Thinking about getting one? Learn how easy it is to use a Mac at the Getting Started Workshop. We’ll show you the basics, including setting up your new Mac, connecting to the web, sending email, importing and sharing photos, syncing music to your iPod, connecting a printer, and searching and organizing files.

Sat Apr 23, 10:30 a.m

Youth Workshop, Movie Making on iPad 2:

Using nothing more than an iPad 2 and their creativity, your child can learn to make amazing movies complete with titles, special effects, and music. Bring in your aspiring young filmmaker to this fun and educational youth workshop.

Sat Apr 23, 11:00 a.m

Getting Started with iPhone 4

Get to know the new iPhone 4. See how easy it is to make calls, send email, and download apps from the App Store. We’ll show you some of the new things you can do with iPhone 4, like video calling with FaceTime, reading and downloading books with the iBooks app, and shooting your own movies in high definition.

Sat Apr 23, 12:00 p.m

iTunes and iPod Hands-on Workshop

At this workshop, we’ll show you how to use iTunes to import and organize your music, create playlists, and sync content to your iPod. We’ll introduce you to Ping, a new service that lets you follow your favorite artists and friends to discover the music they’re listening to. We’ll explore the iTunes Store, where you can buy and download music, movies, apps—and now rent TV shows. And with iPod, you can take it all with you.

Sat Apr 23, 2:00 p.m

Why You’ll Love a Mac

In this workshop, we’ll show you how a Mac is designed to give you the best computer experience possible. Whether you’re accessing a Wi-Fi network or organizing your photos by faces, everything is surprisingly simple. And the things you do most often on a computer, like browsing the web, checking email, and working with Microsoft Office files, are some of the things a Mac does best. Reserve a seat in this workshop and let us show you how a Mac lets you do amazing things with your photos, movies, music, and more.

Sat Apr 23, 3:00 p.m

iMovie for iPad 2

Apple’s iMovie for iPad app lets you bring the intuitive controls and powerful editing the Mac App is known for with you everywhere you go. In this workshop, we’ll show you how to shoot video, add effects, transitions, and music, and then edit it using the iMovie timeline. Bring your iPad with the iMovie app installed (sold separately on the App Store). If you want to just try it out, no problem—you can use ours.

Sat Apr 23, 4:00 p.m

iPhoto

Find out why iPhoto makes it easier than ever to organize, enhance, and share your entire digital photo collection. In this workshop we’ll show you new ways to make your photos look their best with professional-quality image adjustment tools and create impressive prints, photo books, and calendars.

Sat Apr 23, 5:00 p.m

Getting Started with iPad 2 Hands-on Workshop

Bring your iPad to this workshop for some hands-on fun, where we’ll learn, explore, answer questions, and a whole lot more. Learn the basics of iPad—from settings, organizing, and multitasking to surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more. See how easy it is to shoot HD video, take playful photos in Photo Booth, and make FaceTime calls. And discover a few of the thousands of apps from the App Store in virtually any category. Sign-up required.

Sat Apr 23, 6:00 p.m

Motion

Create stunning 2D and 3D motion graphics in real time with Motion 4, the fastest and most intuitive way to animate and express your creative vision. Just drag and drop to make dramatic particle effects explode into 3D space; form vector-based paint strokes with the swish of a pen. New Motion master templates let you edit text and drop in video without leaving Final Cut Pro.

Sat Apr 23, 7:00 p.m

Creatology with Vimeo

Drawing from the immense array of innovative shorts found on their platform, Vimeo presents a special screening of the most exciting short films fusing new forms of creativity and technology.

Sun Apr 24, 9:00 a.m

Getting Started

Got a new Mac? Thinking about getting one? Learn how easy it is to use a Mac at the Getting Started Workshop. We’ll show you the basics, including setting up your new Mac, connecting to the web, sending email, importing and sharing photos, syncing music to your iPod, connecting a printer, and searching and organizing files.

Sun Apr 24, 11:30 a.m

Getting Started with iPhone 4 Hands-on Workshop

Get to know the new iPhone 4. See how easy it is to make calls, send email, and download apps from the App Store. We’ll show you some of the new things you can do with iPhone 4, like video calling with FaceTime, reading and downloading books with the iBooks app, and shooting your own movies in high definition.

Sun Apr 24, 1:00 p.m

MobileMe for Filmmakers Workshop

MobileMe, Apple’s web-based content service, can be a vital tool for the production and promotion of your film project. In this workshop, learn how to keep your email, contacts, calendars, and other digital assets in sync and available online so you can access them from anywhere with an iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, or PC. And find out how MobileMe works with native Mac applications like Mail, Address Book, and iCal, as well as with PC applications like Microsoft Outlook.

Sun Apr 24, 2:00 p.m

Getting Started with iWeb

Take your website, blog, or podcast to the next level. In this workshop, find out how you can use iWeb to create awe-inspiring websites and blogs, complete with podcasts, photos, and movies, and get them online fast. With iWeb and a Mac, you have everything you need to become a true webmaster.

Sun Apr 24, 3:00 p.m

Color

Learn how to use Color, Apple’s cutting-edge colour-correcting software included in Final Cut Studio, for polishing up video footage, adding effects and letting your imagination come to life.

Sun Apr 24, 5:00 p.m

Getting Started with iPad 2 Hands-on Workshop

Bring your iPad to this workshop for some hands-on fun, where we’ll learn, explore, answer questions, and a whole lot more. Learn the basics of iPad—from settings, organizing, and multitasking to surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more. See how easy it is to shoot HD video, take playful photos in Photo Booth, and make FaceTime calls. And discover a few of the thousands of apps from the App Store in virtually any category. Sign-up required.

Mon Apr 25, 11:00 a.m

iPhoto

Find out why iPhoto makes it easier than ever to organize, enhance, and share your entire digital photo collection. In this workshop we’ll show you new ways to make your photos look their best with professional-quality image adjustment tools and create impressive prints, photo books, and calendars.

Mon Apr 25, 2:00 p.m

Coordinating Your Movie on a Mac Workshop

One of the toughest parts of filmmaking is organizing your project and staying productive. In this workshop, learn how to use iCal, Address Book, Mail, and Safari to organize your cast and crew into an efficient filmmaking unit. Whether you’re a small independent filmmaker or the head of a major motion picture studio, a Mac can help you stay focused on your creative vision.

Mon Apr 25, 3:00 p.m

Aperture

Aperture 3 combines powerful performance with iPhoto simplicity to help you refine images, showcase your photography, and manage massive libraries on your Mac. With more than 200 new features and enhancements, it can help you take your photography to the next level. In this workshop we’ll show you how to import your pictures from iPhoto, apply adjustment presets to instantly create a custom look, and perfect your images with brushes.

Mon Apr 25, 4:00 p.m

Adobe Photoshop

Discover the key features of Adobe Photoshop CS4, the world’s leading image-editing application. Explore its workspace, images and file navigation. Work with layers, channels, color controls, filters, paint tools, masks and typographic effects.

Mon Apr 25, 5:00 p.m

Adobe Illustrator

Discover the key features of Adobe Illustrator. Create sophisticated vector artwork for virtually any medium. Capture your ideas easily with industry-standard drawing tools, and experiment freely with flexible new color controls.

Mon Apr 25, 7:00 p.m

Film Scoring with Peter Darmi

Film and sound work hand in hand. With sound design, your film can achieve its ultimate passion and emotion. Peter Darmi is a seasoned and industry-respected sound designer, composer, recording engineer/producer, and musician. His work spans from Grammy Award–winning artists to worldwide movies and TV commercials. Come learn how to get the most out of your sound regardless of your medium.

Tue Apr 26, 9:00 a.m

Final Cut Pro

Explore Final Cut Pro, Apple’s professional film and video editing software. We’ll show you how to log and capture your digital media, set up your project, use the tools and palettes and add finishing touches. Finally, we’ll demonstrate how to export your movie to QuickTime, DVD, Blu-ray, iPhone, the web and more.

Tue Apr 26, 11:00 a.m

iPod and iTunes

Explore iTunes for Mac and Windows and learn why it is the best digital jukebox with the #1 music store inside. We’ll show you how to import and organize your music, burn CDs, buy music or audio books from the iTunes Music Store, create playlists, and share your music. And with iPod, you can take your favorite music and even photos with you wherever you go.

Tue Apr 26, 2:00 p.m

GarageBand Movie Scoring

In this workshop, learn how you can use GarageBand to both compose and record music with your Mac and create and record soundtracks for your iMovie projects. No music or moviemaking experience required.

Tue Apr 26, 3:00 p.m

Logic Pro for Filmmakers Workshop

Logic Pro is a professional application that deliver everything you need to write, record, edit, mix, and even perform the music for your film score. In this workshop, find out how to score your film with Logic Pro 8.

Tue Apr 26, 4:00 p.m

Podcasting for Filmmakers Workshop

"Podcasting" is one of the hottest buzzwords on the Internet and an excellent way to promote your film. In this workshop, learn more about podcasting and find out how to create your own podcast using the applications that come already installed on your Mac. With the podcast recording studio in GarageBand and the podcast templates in iWeb, you can create a promotional podcast for your film in no time.

Tue Apr 26, 5:00 p.m

iLife for Filmmakers

With iLife, Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, everything a budding filmmaker could want is all in one place—on the Mac. In this workshop, learn how to use your Mac and iLife applications to do everything from editing your film in iMovie to creating soundtracks in GarageBand to organizing and sharing production stills in iPhoto. And find out how to share your project by publishing it to a beautiful website with iWeb and MobileMe.

Tue Apr 26, 6:00 p.m

Motion

Create stunning 2D and 3D motion graphics in real time with Motion 4, the fastest and most intuitive way to animate and express your creative vision. Just drag and drop to make dramatic particle effects explode into 3D space; form vector-based paint strokes with the swish of a pen. New Motion master templates let you edit text and drop in video without leaving Final Cut Pro.

Tue Apr 26, 7:00 p.m

Light and Shadow: A Lighting Workshop for Film and Video

One of the key differences between a good film and a great film is proper lighting. Eric Lau is a master of lighting techniques and styles. His work with Toyota and Snapple, and on American Psycho, is a testament to his expertise. Eric will lead a talk on how to make film lighting work for you.

Wed Apr 27, 11:00 a.m

Mail

When it comes to managing your email inbox, your Mac already has a built-in tool, Mail, that works seamlessly with many of your other software programs. This workshop shows you how to get the most out of Mail.

Wed Apr 27, 2:00 p.m

iWeb for Filmmakers Workshop

Take the promotion of your film project to the next level. In this workshop, find out how you can use iWeb to create awe-inspiring websites and blogs, complete with podcasts, production photos, and movie clips, and get them online fast. With iWeb and a Mac, you have everything you need to become a one-person promotional powerhouse.

Wed Apr 27, 3:00 p.m

iWork for Filmmakers Workshop

Discover how easy it is to organize your film project and create impressive spreadsheets and presentations in minutes with a Mac and the iWork suite of productivity applications. In this workshop, get to know Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, and learn how they work together to make you more productive, whether you’re in preproduction or promoting your newly released project.

Wed Apr 27, 4:00 p.m

Using Social Media for your Film

Social media has become a powerful way to market and promote films. In this workshop, get an overview of the different forms of social media with specific focus on three leading formats: blogging, Twitter, and Facebook. Discover how you can use this technology to publicize your films and pick up some tips and tricks for getting started.

Wed Apr 27, 6:00 p.m

Getting Started with iPad 2 Hands-on Workshop

Bring your iPad to this workshop for some hands-on fun, where we’ll learn, explore, answer questions, and a whole lot more. Learn the basics of iPad—from settings, organizing, and multitasking to surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more. See how easy it is to shoot HD video, take playful photos in Photo Booth, and make FaceTime calls. And discover a few of the thousands of apps from the App Store in virtually any category. Sign-up required.

Wed Apr 27, 7:00 p.m

Live Streaming and Social Media for Film Promotion: Mitch Jacobson

Meet director-editor Mitch Jacobson, author of the book Mastering MultiCamera Techniques, and learn how to promote yourself and your film with free, live webcasts and social media. Mitch will answer questions, divulge the secrets of professional work flows, demonstrate how to start a livestream channel with video on demand, and discuss how to produce streaming events integrated with Facebook, Twitter, and your website.

Thu Apr 28, 11:00 a.m

iMovie

iMovie makes viewing and working with video as intuitive as enjoying your photos. The software makes it quick and easy to browse your library and create new movies. And iMovie is built for sharing. In just a few steps, you can add movies to your website, publish them on YouTube, and create versions for iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV. Sign up or drop in.

Thu Apr 28, 2:00 p.m

Final Cut Pro

Explore Final Cut Pro, Apple’s professional film and video editing software. We’ll show you how to log and capture your digital media, set up your project, use the tools and palettes and add finishing touches. Finally, we’ll demonstrate how to export your movie to QuickTime, DVD, Blu-ray, iPhone, the web and more.

Thu Apr 28, 3:00 p.m

Motion

Create stunning 2D and 3D motion graphics in real time with Motion 4, the fastest and most intuitive way to animate and express your creative vision. Just drag and drop to make dramatic particle effects explode into 3D space; form vector-based paint strokes with the swish of a pen. New Motion master templates let you edit text and drop in video without leaving Final Cut Pro.

Thu Apr 28, 4:00 p.m

Color

Learn how to use Color, Apple’s cutting-edge colour-correcting software included in Final Cut Studio, for polishing up video footage, adding effects and letting your imagination come to life.

Thu Apr 28, 6:00 p.m

Coordinating Your Movie on a Mac Workshop

One of the toughest parts of filmmaking is organizing your project and staying productive. In this workshop, learn how to use iCal, Address Book, Mail, and Safari to organize your cast and crew into an efficient filmmaking unit. Whether you’re a small independent filmmaker or the head of a major motion picture studio, a Mac can help you stay focused on your creative vision.

Thu Apr 28, 7:00 p.m

iPhone in Filmmaking with Majek Pictures

Majek Pictures (Apple of My Eye, Goldilocks) is a production studio specializing in creating stunning short films with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and iOS apps. Join proprietors Anna Elizabeth James and Michael Koerbel for a special discussion about the duo’s inspiration, process, and unconventional techniques in the new medium.

Fri Apr 29, 9:00 a.m

Daily Productivity

Mac makes it easy to get your work done. Learn how to use iCal, Address Book, Mail, Safari, and all the powerful features of Mac OS X to organize yourself or your office. Whether you need to schedule soccer practice and dentist appointments or meetings with clients and CEOs, this hands-on workshop has you covered. Sign-up required.

Fri Apr 29, 10:00 a.m

iMovie for iPad 2

Apple’s iMovie for iPad app lets you bring the intuitive controls and powerful editing the Mac App is known for with you everywhere you go. In this workshop, we’ll show you how to shoot video, add effects, transitions, and music, and then edit it using the iMovie timeline. Bring your iPad with the iMovie app installed (sold separately on the App Store). If you want to just try it out, no problem—you can use ours.

Fri Apr 29, 11:00 a.m

Final Cut Pro

Explore Final Cut Pro, Apple’s professional film and video editing software. We’ll show you how to log and capture your digital media, set up your project, use the tools and palettes and add finishing touches. Finally, we’ll demonstrate how to export your movie to QuickTime, DVD, Blu-ray, iPhone, the web and more.

Fri Apr 29, 2:00 p.m

GarageBand for iPad

In this workshop we’ll show you how fun and easy it is to make music even if you’ve never played a single note before. Using features like Smart Instruments and the all new Sampler rather you’re a pro or a brand new musician, Garageband for iPad allows everyone to create music everywhere they go.

Fri Apr 29, 3:00 p.m

Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is an even more powerful and refined version of the world’s most advanced operating system which is faster, more reliable, and even easier to use. It offers hundreds of enhancements, out-of-the-box support for Microsoft Exchange, and new core technologies that take advantage of the powerful hardware in a Mac. In this workshop we’ll show you the new and refined features that make Mac OS X better than ever.

Fri Apr 29, 4:00 p.m

Mac OS X Tips and Tricks

Delve deeper into the functionality of Snow Leopard. Learn tips and tricks for streamlining your workflow. Find out how to make Snow Leopard work best for you.

Fri Apr 29, 5:00 p.m

Using Social Media for your Film

Social media has become a powerful way to market and promote films. In this workshop, get an overview of the different forms of social media with specific focus on three leading formats: blogging, Twitter, and Facebook. Discover how you can use this technology to publicize your films and pick up some tips and tricks for getting started.

Fri Apr 29, 7:00 p.m

Write Scripts Like a Pro with Final Draft 8

Writing instructor Joe Mefford explains how you can turn your movie ideas into a professional-looking script with Final Draft 8. Industry-standard software, Final Draft 8 lets you concentrate on writing, not formatting.

Sat Apr 30, 9:00 a.m

Getting Started

Got a new Mac? Thinking about getting one? Learn how easy it is to use a Mac at the Getting Started Workshop. We’ll show you the basics, including setting up your new Mac, connecting to the web, sending email, importing and sharing photos, syncing music to your iPod, connecting a printer, and searching and organizing files.

Sat Apr 30, 11:00 a.m

Getting Started with iPhone 4

Get to know the new iPhone 4. See how easy it is to make calls, send email, and download apps from the App Store. We’ll show you some of the new things you can do with iPhone 4, like video calling with FaceTime, reading and downloading books with the iBooks app, and shooting your own movies in high definition.

Sat Apr 30, 12:00 p.m

iTunes and iPod Hands-on Workshop

At this workshop, we’ll show you how to use iTunes to import and organize your music, create playlists, and sync content to your iPod. We’ll introduce you to Ping, a new service that lets you follow your favorite artists and friends to discover the music they’re listening to. We’ll explore the iTunes Store, where you can buy and download music, movies, apps—and now rent TV shows. And with iPod, you can take it all with you.

Sat Apr 30, 2:00 p.m

Why You’ll Love a Mac

In this workshop, we’ll show you how a Mac is designed to give you the best computer experience possible. Whether you’re accessing a Wi-Fi network or organizing your photos by faces, everything is surprisingly simple. And the things you do most often on a computer, like browsing the web, checking email, and working with Microsoft Office files, are some of the things a Mac does best. Reserve a seat in this workshop and let us show you how a Mac lets you do amazing things with your photos, movies, music, and more.

Sat Apr 30, 3:00 p.m

iMovie for iPad 2

Apple’s iMovie for iPad app lets you bring the intuitive controls and powerful editing the Mac App is known for with you everywhere you go. In this workshop, we’ll show you how to shoot video, add effects, transitions, and music, and then edit it using the iMovie timeline. Bring your iPad with the iMovie app installed (sold separately on the App Store). If you want to just try it out, no problem—you can use ours.

Sat Apr 30, 4:00 p.m.

iPhoto

Find out why iPhoto makes it easier than ever to organize, enhance, and share your entire digital photo collection. In this workshop we’ll show you new ways to make your photos look their best with professional-quality image adjustment tools and create impressive prints, photo books, and calendars.

Sat Apr 30, 5:00 p.m

Getting Started with iPad 2 Hands-on Workshop

Bring your iPad to this workshop for some hands-on fun, where we’ll learn, explore, answer questions, and a whole lot more. Learn the basics of iPad—from settings, organizing, and multitasking to surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more. See how easy it is to shoot HD video, take playful photos in Photo Booth, and make FaceTime calls. And discover a few of the thousands of apps from the App Store in virtually any category. Sign-up required.

Sat Apr 30, 6:00 p.m

Motion

Create stunning 2D and 3D motion graphics in real time with Motion 4, the fastest and most intuitive way to animate and express your creative vision. Just drag and drop to make dramatic particle effects explode into 3D space; form vector-based paint strokes with the swish of a pen. New Motion master templates let you edit text and drop in video without leaving Final Cut Pro.