Did you know the library’s Sound Studio has creative software available including the entire Adobe Creative Cloud suite? There’s even equipment to scan or digitize your photos and home videos! It is a great place to work on a variety of digital media projects.
For first-time users, you can Request an Appointment for one-on-one help to get you started. But for anyone wanting to go beyond the basic, below are a list of recommended LinkedIn Learning classes.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly known as Lynda.com) is an online learning database with tutorials and classes. There is a wide range of classes related to technology, business, management, customer service, and more. Addison Public Library cardholders can access LinkedIn Learning for free!
GarageBand
Want to record a song or podcast? The Sound Studio has a Blue Snowball mic, midi keyboard piano, and GarageBand to meet your audio recording needs! Learn how to record and mix sound with these courses:
- GarageBand for Mac Essential Training (3 h 47m, May 2021)
- GarageBand: Podcasting (2h 17m, Aug 2018)
- Ready to share your podcast? Watch Promoting Your Podcast (38m, July 2023)
Photoshop
Do you have photos on your phone you want to edit? Maybe you’ve scanned some old black and white photos and want to colorize them? Photoshop is the tool for you! There is a lot to learn with Photoshop. Here are some good places to start:
- Photoshop Quick Tips (33m, Mar 2021)
- Photoshop 2024 Essential Training (10h, Jan 2024)
- Be on the lookout for Photoshop 2025!
- Photoshop 2024: New AI Features (39m, Oct 2023)
- Learning Photoshop (3h 18m, Mar 2023)
iMovie
Have you used the digitizing equipment to convert your home VHS and 8mm videos? Or maybe you want to create a short TikTok? iMovie is one of beginner-level movie editing programs available in the Sound Studio. Here are some courses:
- iMovie 10.1.16 Essential Training (2h 31m, Nov 2020)
- Using Green Screen to Make Great Videos (21m, Feb 2020)
Adobe Creative Cloud
The Sound Studio has more than just Photoshop. It has the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite including Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, and Premiere. It’s a lot of learn, but LinkedIn Learning has courses for everything!
- Creative Cloud Crash Course (2 h 41m, Mar 2023)
- Learning Adobe Creative Cloud (4 h 4m, Mar 2020)
- Adobe Illustrator 2024 Essential Training (5h 24, Apr 2024)
- Adobe InDesign 2024 Essential Training (5h 22m, Dec 2023)
- Adobe Premier Pro Quick Tips (51m, Oct 2021)
Design Concepts & Techniques
LinkedIn Learning offers tutorials on a lot of different software. But if you are brand new and want to know more about design concepts, there are courses for that too! These are usually put together in a “Learning Path” that includes several courses teaching the foundational skills. Students earn a certificate at the end of each Learning Path!
- The Advance Your Skills in Graphic Design Learning Path includes 8 courses that cover graphic design foundations like layout, composition, color theory, and more. Throughout the Learning Path, there are tips and tricks related to Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- The Advance Your Photography Skills Learning Path includes 7 courses that cover photography concepts like composition, lighting, and camera techniques.
- The Explore Music Production Learning Path includes 11 courses for understanding mixing, compression, filters, and even covers music law for management.
- The Advance Your Skills as a Videographer Learning Path includes 9 courses to learn cinematography and production tips that help with editing. There’s even a course for recording professional-looking videos at home!
With a little time investment, you’ll master the Sound Studio equipment and software!