As I was setting up for my Dundee, Scotland, seminar, a photographer and reporter for The Scotsman showed up to cover the event. This is the article that appeared on Feb. 12, 2009.

In spite of 4-inches of snow, our turnout was amazing — almost 100 people showed up.

The woman in the photo, Helliate Rushwaya, is the head of a six-college consortium that works to connect students with media professionals. She was responsible for my trip to Dundee. In the case of this photo, the photographer asked us to do “something using the camera as a prop.” I think I was explaining that the camera had a lens… which was all I could think of doing at the moment….

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First, I’ve discovered it is colder in Scotland than it is in LA. Wow!

However, it is a beautiful day in central Glasgow and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow at Dundee College.

NOTE: If you have the time, we still have seats left. My seminar is designed for Final Cut editors that are self-taught and looking to improve their speed, proficiency, and better understand all the hardware choices that are out there.

This event is being run by Creative Loop. To register for this event – please contact Helliate Rushwaya at [0141 302 1791] or via e-mail [info@creativeloop.org]

Best of all, this seminar is FREE!

I got in yesterday, and have spent time watching local television and seeing some of the ads. It is interesting seeing the differences between television in the US and television in Scotland. The pacing here is slower, the characters a bit better developed. But the quality of visual effects are the equal of what I see in the US.

I love these opportunities to travel – to meet and talk with editors around the world – and share ideas and ways of working that can improve all our projects.

Oh, and I’ve also discovered why its a REALLY good idea to wear gloves when going outside. Sheesh!

I’ll have more on my three country road-trip as we travel for the next few weeks.

Monday morning, I head overseas to present Final Cut Studio training in three countries in two weeks. Plus, I’ll also be speaking – a lot – at the Broadcast / Video Forum 2009 trade show. If you are anywhere close, it would be great to see you during my trip.

* Feb. 12: Dundee, Scotland

Final Cut Pro Workflow Secrets – 4 hours — www.larryjordan.biz/seminars

* Feb. 13: Glasgow, Scotland — SOLD OUT!!

Final Cut Studio Pro Techniques – 8 hours — www.larryjordan.biz/seminars

* Feb. 17-19: London, England – Broadcast/Video Forum 2009

Seminars on compressing video for the web, color correction, multi-camera editing, and editing tips — www.broadcastvideoexpo.co.uk

* Feb. 20: London, England — TEN SEATS LEFT!

Final Cut Studio Pro Techniques - 8 hours – www.larryjordan.biz/seminars

* Feb. 21 – 22: Dublin, Ireland

Final Cut Pro Workflow Secrets – 8 hours
Final Cut Studio Pro Techniques – 8 hours
Contact: Adrian Brett — adobrett00@hotmail.com

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are able to keep the price EXTREMELY low. Because of that, turnout is greater than we expected. Please register quickly – as seats are filling fast.

Click here to learn more or to register. I look forward to seeing you there!