McKinley

About McKinley

McKinley has as more than 2 decades of experience working as media arts designer and consultant specializing in sound, video, and interactive multimedia design. Her diverse client list includes Warner Bros, Disney, E! Entertainment Television, the Los Angeles Times; Rhino Records, Universal Music Group, Capitol Records (EMI), the University of California, Nike, Microsoft, NEC, Seiko of America, the J. Paul Getty Museum, and more.

She has been training After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Premiere Pro for Training Connection for the last 12 years.

Her accomplishments include:

  • Telly Award for her work in video production
  • Ciné Golden Eagle for her work in video production
  • Visual Arts Instructor of the Year award from UCLA-Extension.

McKinley is a phenomenal instructor, our students rave about her classes.

Professional Certifications

  • Adobe Train the Trainer
  • Adobe Certified Instructor (License ADB310105)
  • Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)
  • Avid Certified Pro

Special Skills

20+ years in video and film editing
Photography (Still and Cinematography)
Camera to Post Workflows
Cinematography (Arri, red, CineAlta)
Editorial to Protocols Workflows
Compression (Codes, Wrappers)
Media Delivery (Broadcast, Web, Film)
Graphic Design
Motion Graphic Design/Animation
Compositing
Motion Tracking (After Effects & Mocha)
Mac and PC
Social/Trans Media Design

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Testimonials

Blog Posts

Introduction to Adobe After Effects Expressions for Beginners

Introduction to Adobe After Effects Expressions for Beginners
Explore the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects for beginners with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to use expressions to automate animations, enhance efficiency, and add dynamic motion effects to your projects. Perfect for new users eager to master After Effects quickly.

Introducing Frame.io V4: Elevating Creative Collaboration to New Heights

Introducing Frame.io V4: Elevating Creative Collaboration to New Heights
Discover Frame.io V4, the ultimate creative collaboration platform revolutionizing digital content creation workflows. Learn how its seamless integration with Adobe tools, advanced management features, and support for diverse creative disciplines streamline project processes, enhancing productivity and innovation for creative teams worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence Versus Automation

Artificial Intelligence Versus Automation
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, two terms frequently emerge at the forefront of innovation: automation and artificial intelligence (AI).