Sony Announces Two New Certification Programs For Vegas Software

Jun 22, 2006

Gain peer recognition and differentiate yourself from your competitors with official Sony Certification for Vegas software. There are two levels of certification for Vegas software, Sony Certified Vegas User (SCVU), and Sony Certified Vegas Editor (SCVE).

Once you complete your certification, you will receive a certificate as well as a logo that you can use on your business card, website, and other promotional materials to advertise your proficiency with Vegas software. You'll also be listed in the Sony Certification Directory. Other benefits of certification include special discounts on Sony Media Software products and training courses.

To kick off the new certification programs, Sony is teaming up with VASST, a leading provider of training for multimedia professionals and hobbyists, to deliver several two-day, hands-on training courses designed to fully prepare you for the certification exam(s).

The cost for the two-day training course is only $799 and includes a copy of the Digital Video and Audio Production course book, and an exam code needed to access the online certification test. Laptop computers will be provided for classroom work, along with all of the media required for the hands-on exercises. Lunch will be served on both days, and a free t-shirt will be thrown in just for fun.

Both SCVU and SCVE certification training will be offered at each location listed below:

Aug. 7-8: Chicago, IL
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Aug. 10-11: Los Angeles, CA
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Aug. 17-18: Orlando, FL
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Aug. 21-22: New York, NY
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Sony Certified Vegas User (Level 1)
A Sony Certified Vegas User (SCVU) is a person who has demonstrated proficiency with one or more products in the Vegas software family. This training course is designed to prepare you for the online exam. A score of 85% or higher on the online exam is required to obtain certification.
Click here for more details. SCVU course topics include:

Understanding DV and HDV basics

Tweaking Vegas preferences for optimal performance

Using the Vegas interface

Mastering editing workflow

Working with media (video, stills, generated)

Learning essential editing techniques

Enhancing your project with titles and essential compositing

Building audio soundtracks

Rendering and delivering final projects

Authoring a DVD

Sony Certified Vegas Editor (Level 2)
A Sony Certified Vegas Editor (SCVE) has mastered the Vegas basics as well as advanced editing and production skills. To earn the SCVE credential you must succesfully complete the training course and pass both a hands-on practical exam and an online proficiency exam.
Click here for more details. SCVE course topics include:

Advanced capture techniques

HDV workflow

Media management

Advanced editing techniques

Mastering track motion

Creative masking

Color correction, enhancement, and image restoration

Chroma key for virtual sets

2D and 3D compositing

Titling

Multicam strategies

Using scripts