I thought the course was very informative and helpful to extend the knowledge I previously had.
Response from Future Media ConceptsApr 8, 2020
Thank you for your review, Madison!
Sincerely,
The FMC Team
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Barry
Problems With Course
We had some issues and concerns after taking the Color Grading and Finishing with DaVinci Resolve 101 course (3 of us were there for the training) at FMC in Washington, DC:
- Miscommunication:
There was a miscommunication with the instructor as to which course was actually being taught. He was under the impression that it was the Introduction to Editing with DaVinci Resolve course. We advised him that we were there for the Color Grading and Finishing 101 course. We then spent most of the rest of the morning downloading files and setting up the computers for color grading training. We lost a half day due to this issue.
- Training Manual/Book:
When we arrived for the training, we were given a general overview book (The Definitive Guide to DaVinci Resolve 15) which is used in the Editing with DaVinci Resolve course. When things were switched over to the color grading course, we traded in the original books given to us and were then given new books: Color Correction with DaVinci Resolve 15. But... FMC’s DC office only had 2 copies of that book, which wasn’t enough since there were 3 of us.
- The Training:
The instructor seemed as though he was simply going page by page through the Color Correction with DaVinci Resolve 15 book, which students could have done on their own. He was very knowledgeable about the software and did answer any questions we had. But for $1,895 (x 3) for this course, we were expecting a lot more in-depth teaching involved.
- The Equipment:
The computers set up in the training room were loaded with the free version of DaVinci Resolve and not the Studio version. This was a problem since some of the effects that were utilized in examples from the book came up with a watermark. The Studio version of the Resolve software is only $300. And I would imagine that Blackmagic could possibly provide FMC the Studio version for free since FMC is listed on Blackmagic’s website as a Blackmagic Design Training Partner. Also, it would have been nice to have a color grading monitor at each workstation. It was tough to see color grading adjustments on a single computer monitor.
Response from Future Media ConceptsApr 10, 2020
Hi Barry,
We are very sorry to hear about your experience. Unfortunately, there was an honest mistake that was made leading up to your class where two similarly titled courses were mixed up by our trainer and incorrect lesson media/books were used. We did our best to rectify the issue in a timely manner but our trainer believes about an hour of time was lost (and we were still able to cover all course material contained in the curricula), but for that, we apologize. We have rectified this issue so that it will not happen again.
Regarding equipment: we offer many types of learning methods which many times involve virtual students that have many variables. Publicly available software can help sometimes, but we are reviewing your comments with our team of trainers to consider the full version in future sessions like the type you took. We’ve used this pattern frequently, even offering this same course last week online with very positive results and we are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy it.
Regarding curricula: our DaVinci classes are certified and the trainers are required to go through the book by the manufacturer, and they also allow time for questions and deeper dives into topics students ask about during a session (as is common with many of our courses). There is a set curriculum as is common with many of our manufacturer authorized courses. We're sorry you did not enjoy this format.
Due to the experience, we would like to offer you and your team a half-day of free online training delivered by our DaVinci trainer where you can ask them some questions live online. Please reach out directly at your convenience to facilitate. We hope this shows our commitment to your satisfaction. Thank you for the feedback and for being a valued part of our community.
Sincerely,
The FMC Team
KM
KM
Great trainig!
Great trainig!
Response from Future Media ConceptsApr 8, 2020
Thank you KM!
KI
Kimberly
I wont be returning to FMC
I wont be returning to FMC, i wasn't happy with the instructor that I had last time.
Response from Future Media ConceptsApr 8, 2020
Hi Kimberly,
Thank you for your feedback! If you are unsatisfied with your instructor, we can offer you a complimentary seat at another training class with a different instructor instead. Please reach out to us if you are interested or have any questions.
Sincerely,
The FMC Team
GE
Genise
Got lost several times !
Got lost several times during the class. Was trying to catch up but I didn't know anything about the class before the actual Future Media class. The instructions were on the fast side and I guess Future Media Concepts thought that I knew enough about this Class to follow along.
Response from Future Media ConceptsApr 8, 2020
Hi Genise,
Thank you for your review! We offer a variety of beginner courses at Future Media Concepts. If you'd like, we can connect you to one of our branch managers to help enroll you in a class more suited to your skill level.
Warm regards,
The FMC Team
MI
Michael
The workshop was great
The workshop was great, very informative and well taught!
Response from Future Media ConceptsApr 8, 2020
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you had a great time at the workshop.
Sincerely,
The FMC Team
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Chris
I came down to Toronto in a snowstorm…
I came down to Toronto in a snowstorm the night prior only to find out that the course I was registered for did not exist......
Thankfully, we were able to reschedule and I am looking forward to taking a real class.
I hope that I will be able to give a positive review for the replacement course.
Response from Future Media ConceptsApr 8, 2020
Hi Chris,
Your booking was completed through a third-party and we are currently tightening up our communication with partners so that this does not happen again. We hope you enjoy your rescheduled class in the future.
Warm regards,
The FMC Team
DA
Dave
Tests can be nerve racking
Tests can be nerve racking, Future Media Concepts did everything possible to make my experience a good one. The facility was clean, quiet and provided an excellent atmosphere for applying what I learned to my test.
Response from Future Media ConceptsApr 8, 2020
Thank you Dave for your review! We are glad to be able to make an otherwise nerve racking experience into a positive one.
Best,
The FMC Team
