Training Courses

Product Training Sessions

Training offered on-site at the client’s location; three (3) consecutive two- to three-hour training sessions maximum, a minimum of two (2) consecutive days required.

Description

Sessions last from 1 to 3 hours, 3 sessions maximum in a day
May be purchased for a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 trainees
Hands-on training with one machine per trainee
Qualified instructors and documentation
User Guide included
Training room location to be provided by client

Set-up and Installation

Requires access to facility one day prior to sessions
Hardware provided by Thought Development™ (up to 8 computers)*
Set-up of hardware and installation of software on machines, materials and courseware prep

* Installation fee required.

 
Courses
   
 

 

101. Introduction to ON-AIR Pro

This introductory 2-hour course offers a comprehensive overview of how ON-AIR Pro functions. To download the syllabus for this course, please click here or on the icon.

File size: 82K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

201. Media Planning

This course provides a 2-hour walk through the media planning process inside ON-AIR Pro. View the list of programs and order spots using the automated Work Order pop-up screen. Create templates for episodic and other weekly or monthly campaigns. To download the syllabus for this course, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 76K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

203. Writer-Producer Access

An ON-AIR Pro training course specifically designed for writer-producers/editors. Create various scripts and approve one; only approved script can be viewed by all. Assign music cue. Work with the library for source reel selection and ordering. Generate slates and compress the rough-cut for online approval... on-line! Auto-generate timesheets. These and many other functions are taught in this 3-hour course. To download the syllabus for this course, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 94K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 

204. Room-Producer Access (Online)

This 2-hour ON-AIR Pro training course instructs room-producers in the online bays to create the sub-master and master reel logs by using the "lay to tape" feature of ON-AIR Pro; to batch-generate slates for each tag; to create the distribution list; to work with the scheduler for better time and resource management; and many other functions. To download the syllabus for this course, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 77K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

205. Room-Producer Access (Audio)

This 2-hour ON-AIR Pro training course instructs room-producers in the audio bays to create master reel logs by using the "lay to tape" feature of ON-AIR Pro; to retrieve music information and approved script; to log voice-over talent information (auto-calculating price per spot/tag read); to prepare the distribution list; to work with the scheduler for better time and resource management; and many other functions. To download the syllabus for this course, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 82K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

206. Library and Dub Room Management

This 3-hour ON-AIR Pro training course instructs library managers, librarians and dub-room personnel how to set up an inventory system through organization method that allows materials to be retrieved and shelved back easily. Barcode and tape label printing; receiving and closing dub requests; preparing shipping receipts; managing elements history; and many other functions. To download the syllabus for this course, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 78K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

207. Post Scheduling Management

This 2-hour course for schedulers and production managers in ON-AIR Pro unveils the layers of our scheduling module. From creating templates to filling out P.O.'s and Editorial Worksheets, scheduling sessions at different locations and assigning work to those sessions are only a few of the areas covered in the course. To download the syllabus, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 78K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 

 

208. Graphics Management

A 2-hour ON-AIR Pro course built to assist graphic managers on overseeing their artists and project manage the design and production processes for promo creation as well as other marketing campaigns. To download the syllabus, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 76K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

209. Graphic Artist Access

This 1-hour course shows graphic artists how to retrive their assignments in ON-AIR Pro and how to mark them with completion data, store finished graphics inside the system, and use the "lay to tape" process for timecode automated calculations to build graphics reels. To download the syllabus, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 67K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

210. Music Cue Management and Reporting

Thought Development has designed this 2-hour course to assist music departments in managing content music as well as usage and reporting. Whether the content is stored on CD's or in digital format, users will learn how leverage the system's features to best manage and report music cue data. To download the syllabus, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 67K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

211. Managers Access - Part 1 (User Level)

A 3-hour course designed to instruct Production Managers and champions on the overall usage of ON-AIR Pro. This intensive training session furnishes a clear understanding of the on-air promotion workflow, from the creation of the first work order to the distribution of a spot. To download the syllabus, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101, and some level of participation in all other courses.

File size: 67K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

212. Managers Access - Part 2 (Super-user Level)

This 2-hour course shows managers how to perform the main tasks in the system on a per function basis, in order to assist users of ON-AIR Pro who need help in performing their routine tasks. Pre-requisite: Courses 101 and 211.

File size: 67K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

301. Managers Access - Part 3 (Adm. Level)

This 1-hour course for system's administrators shows the back-ground functions of ON-AIR Pro. Participants will learn how to access the preference files for customization, how to manage the pull-down lists, as well as manage users. Pre-requisite: Courses 101, 211, and 212.

File size: 67K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
Courses
 

 

 

 

101. Introduction to On-screen

This introductory 2-hour course offers a comprehensive overview of how On-screen functions. To download the syllabus for this course, please click here or on the icon.

File size: 82K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

201. Job Planning

This course provides a 2-hour walk through the job planning process inside On-screen. View the list of jobs and order spots using the automated Job Order pop-up screen. To download the syllabus for this course, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 76K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

203. Copywriter Access

An On-screen training course specifically designed for writers. Create various scripts and approve one; only approved script can be viewed by all. These and many other functions are taught in this 1-hour course. To download the syllabus for this course, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 94K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 

204.Producer Access

Producers learn how to assign editors to projects, order dubs for client reels, work with music cue, script, and the scheduler for better time and resource management. These and many other features of the On-screen system are addressed in this 2-hour course. To download the syllabus for this course, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 77K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

205. Editor Access

This 2-hour On-screen training course instructs editors how to assign music cue, work with the library for source reel selection and ordering, generate slates and compress the rough-cut for online approval, auto-generate timesheets, create client reel logs by using the "lay to tape" feature of On-screen; retrieve music information and approved script. To download the syllabus for this course, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 82K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

206. Library and Dub Room Management

This 3-hour On-screen training course instructs library managers, librarians and dub-room personnel how to set up an inventory system through organization method that allows materials to be retrieved and shelved back easily. Barcode and tape label printing; receiving and closing dub requests; preparing shipping receipts; managing elements history; and many other functions. To download the syllabus for this course, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 78K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

207. Post Scheduling Management

This 2-hour course for schedulers and managers in On-screen unveils the layers of our scheduling module. From creating templates to scheduling sessions at different locations and assigning work to those sessions are only a few of the areas covered in the course. To download the syllabus, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 78K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 

 

208. Finishing

A 2-hour On-screen course built to assist the Finishing supervisor to assign and manage assistant editors, track clients' reels, order up-res'ed graphics, and keep a log of all of the Finishing steps. To download the syllabus, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 76K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

209. Motion Graphics Access

This 2-hour course shows graphic managers and artists how to retrive their assignments in On-screen and how to mark them with completion data, store finished graphics inside the system, and use the "lay to tape" process for timecode automated calculations to build graphics reels. To download the syllabus, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 67K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

210. Music Cue Management and Reporting

Thought Development has designed this 2-hour course to assist music departments in managing content music as well as usage and reporting. Whether the content is stored on CD's or in digital format, users will learn how leverage the system's features to best manage and report music cue data. To download the syllabus, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101.

File size: 67K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

211. Managers Access - Part 1 (User Level)

A 3-hour course designed to instruct Production Managers and champions on the overall usage of On-screen. This intensive training session furnishes a clear understanding of the trailer and spot production workflow, from the creation of the first work order to the distribution of a spot. To download the syllabus, please click here or on the icon. Pre-requisite: Course 101, and some level of participation in all other courses.

File size: 67K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

212. Managers Access - Part 2 (Super-user Level)

This 2-hour course shows managers how to perform the main tasks in the system on a per function basis, in order to assist users of On-screen who need help in performing their routine tasks. Pre-requisite: Courses 101 and 211.

File size: 67K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)

 
 

 

301. Managers Access - Part 3 (Adm. Level)

This 1-hour course for system's administrators shows the back-ground functions of On-screen. Participants will learn how to access the preference files for customization, how to manage the pull-down lists, as well as manage users. Pre-requisite: Courses 101, 211, and 212.

File size: 67K
File Type: PDF (Mac or PC)