Case Studies

Lake Technical Center (PDF) 82KB
Knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated - Kerrie Johnson was a graphic designer for 20 years before she became a teacher at the Lake Technical Center in Eustis, Florida. Her years in commercial printing and design assisted her in the development of a unique training program where students are challenged to design marketing materials from start to nish within stringent deadlines - mimicking the real-world industry.

Chicago White Sox (PDF) 311KB
Kevin Kantorski is a Digital Video Specialist for the Chicago White Sox Scoreboard. Among his day-to-day activities, Kantorski is responsible for designing and creating player and sponsor graphics in After Effects, as well as advising freelancers on day-of-game production processes. This requires a deep, practical understanding of After Effects to allow him to create fun, attention-grabbing motion graphics.

Adobe Systems (PDF) 672KB
Total Training has aligned itself with Adobe's product release schedule, so when new software upgrades are announced, Total Training often delivers the first available third-party training material. Given this complementary relationship, it is no surprise that Total Training is used as a resource by Adobe Tech Support to help ensure technicians are up to date on the software.

Advance Food Company (PDF) 3,038KB
Peggy Thies is responsible for editing and proofing all marketing materials at Advance Food Company, a leading national manufacturer of value-added meat products for the foodservice industry. Given her familiarity with desktop publishing applications, Thies' responsibilities extend beyond typical copywriting. She also designs customized point of sale brochures, newsletters, and product lists.

AlphaGraphics (PDF) 941KB
A leading provider of print-related and digital publishing services for businesses worldwide, AlphaGraphics first discovered Total Training several years ago on the recommendation of Adobe Systems engineers installing the AdobeR InDesignR program. Upon reviewing the training, managers at AlphaGraphics found it was comprehensive in scope and featured expert instructors, such as Deke McClelland (Photoshop Bible, Photoshop for Dummies). McClelland and other presenters' styles were relaxed and fun and covered every aspect of the application from basic to advanced, making the training ideal for all users, from novices to experts.

Cable One (PDF) 325KB
Keith Lester, Creative Director at Cable One Advertising, designs and develops local TV commercials and advertising campaigns in primarily small-to-medium-sized markets. In his dual role as Corporate Production Trainer, Lester teaches producers in 20 facilities nationwide how to apply lighting and shooting techniques, use non-linear editing systems, create motion graphics in After Effects, and develop advertising layouts in Photoshop.

CKMC (PDF)87KB
Total Training's dynamic training packages for learning Adobe Audition, Encore DVD, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro are led by industry renown experts Daniel Brown, Jason Levine, Deke McClelland, and Jacob Rosenberg proved to be the ideal solution. Using a custom format, the interactive lessons are engaging and entertaining. Each product includes real-life examples that allow learning through trial and practice.

Region 14 Education Service Center (PDF) 326KB
Brit Pursley is an Educational Technology Consultant in West Texas' Region 14 school district, the largest school district in West Texas. One of his responsibilities is training educators on how to use Adobe Photoshop to add pizzazz to their Web and print publications, sports programs, yearbook layouts, student awards, and class projects.