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Is there a fee for Apple Online Events?
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Apple Online Events are FREE, with no fees required. In addition, many online events also include special product promotions and free offers.
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What are the system requirements to view an Apple Online Event?
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Internet Access
You need access to the internet. Access via 56k modem may not be fast enough to access QuickTime media content, especially real-time streamed video. When appropriate to delivering the content, we many times offer choices of the size of media offered.
Browsers
To properly view an Apple Online Event, you need ...
– to ACCEPT COOKIES in your browser. Some events require you to validate your registration to re-view an event.
– Netscape (7.0 or later) or
– Internet Explorer (4.0 or later) or
– AOL or
– Safari (1.0 or later for Macintosh) Get Safari for the Mac.
(other browsers may work but have not been tested)
QuickTime
You will need QuickTime (7.0 or later) installed to play QuickTime (fast start progressive downloaded) video and to view (real-time streamed) video. GetQuickTime. Webcasts require an internet connection faster than a 56k modem.
iTunes
You need iTunes (4.1 or later) to connect to any links to the Apple iTunes Music Store. Get iTunes.
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Is registration required for Apple Online Events?
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To view an Online Event, you will need to participate in a quick registration process. Registering gives you the option to also be periodically contacted about other upcoming seminar and training events of interest. You can remove your email address from the "Send Me News" list at any time via our Seminars & Events Options page.
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How soon will I able to view the Online Event?
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That depends on the type of Online Event.
Apple offers three types of Online Events, including Seminars Online, Webcasts, and On-Demand Webcasts. Each type of event has special benefits that help viewers learn about Apple solutions.
Access via 56k modem may not be fast enough to access QuickTime media content, especially real-time streamed video.
• Seminars Online
Once you complete the short registration process, you will be able to view the event immediately. Online Seminars provide a rich combination of easily understood, concise forms of information, along with relevant product information and resources. They usually include descriptive textual information, visual representations of products, charts and comparisons, informative illustrations, and videos.
Seminar videos show a variety of useful topics — for instance, screen shots that demonstrate how to use a product, professionals showing how they use particular Apple solutions, and industry experts presenting their opinions and ideas.
Seminars Online are divided into multiple chapters for easier viewing. Chapters may be categorized by solution elements, how-to steps, or aspects of the need that is addressed. Seminars Online may be accessed at any time and completed at your own pace. They make it easy to learn about new products and industry-leading solutions.
• Live Webcasts
Once you complete the short registration process, you will be sent a confirmation email with the date, time and url to view the webcast. Live Webcasts provide the opportunity to hear about Apple solutions live from the experts and other key Apple leaders. Apple deploys leading-edge web broadcasting technology to bring multitudes of viewers these real-time experiences. Live Webcasts are scheduled for a specific time and date, when people worldwide can tune in to the video broadcast. Access via 56k modem may not be fast enough to access QuickTime media content, especially real-time streamed video.
• On-Demand Webcasts
Once you complete the short registration process, you will be able to view the event immediately. On-Demand Webcasts allow viewers to replay Webcasts that were originally live as a streamed video. This provides the chance for you to see earlier Webcasts according to your own schedule and at your own pace.
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What is an Apple Online Event?
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Apple offers an ongoing series of Online Events designed to allow viewers to explore a wide variety of topics according to their own timeframe, without the restrictions of geographical location. These Online Events help viewers use Apple technology as effective solutions to pressing needs, from promoting a business to boosting design productivity. The Online Events combine video presentations from industry experts, software screen captures, comparison charts, and clear, concise writing to present an Apple solution in an easy-to-understand format. The online nature of these informative seminars and webcasts makes it possible to explore them at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.
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Do Apple Online Events provide training?
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These Online Events offer important information about Apple solutions, but they do not usually offer in-depth product training. Apple and others provide a separate, extensive array of training options, with in-depth classes on everything from using Final Cut Pro to setting up a Mac OS X network. Start with one of these sections to learn more about training options available:
• Customer Training
http://www.seminars.apple.com/training/index.html
Leader-led courses are taught by experienced technical professionals and balance concepts and lectures with hands-on labs and exercises. Self-paced courses offer interactive sessions and curriculum that walk a user through the various topics and chapters of the courses.
• Certification
http://train.apple.com/cert/
Apple offers in-depth certification programs designed to create a high level of technical competency among technical coordinators and system administrators.
• Onsite Training
http://train.apple.com/static/onsite.html
Apple now offers onsite training, providing a dedicated Apple Certified Trainer at your location and a lower training cost.
• Apple Pro Training
http://www.apple.com/software/pro/training/
Designed to keep you at the forefront of Apple’s digital media technology, the Apple Pro Training Program gives you a competitive edge in today’s ever-changing creative job market.
• Training from the Apple Consultants Network
Members of the Apple Consultants Network (ACN) offer expert, hands-on training utilizing Apple technology.
-Seminars and Training
http://consultants.apple.com/events/
-Find a Trainer
http://consultants.apple.com/trainer/
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Can I go back and view the Online Event again?
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Yes — with the exception of live Webcasts, you can go back and view an Online Event as often as you wish until it becomes unavailable. Many times live Webcasts are later made into Video On-Demand Webcasts.
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How long will an event be available?
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Most Seminars Online and On-Demand Webcasts are available for approximately six months. They are periodically updated to keep current with new product announcements.
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How long will the event take?
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Events vary in their duration, but usually take less than an hour to view. Some short seminars and Webcasts may be less than ten minutes.
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How can I optimize my Online Event experience?
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While no special knowledge is necessary to benefit from Apple Online Events, these tips can help you get the most from your event experience.
• Begin at the Online Events index page. Here you can browse the selection of seminars and webcasts and find topics that fit your specific needs. For example, you might want to learn about a specific new product, get tips on building your business, or learn how to use a certain Apple technology. Check out the introductory page for each event that interests you. To improve your overall Online Event experience, plan ahead. Set aside a specific amount of time for the event. Read and understand the technology requirements, and think about how your bandwidth might affect video performance. Download and install any required software or updates before viewing the Online Event.
• To view your chosen Online Event, select the Register Now link, which you'll find on the introductory event page. You must fill out a short registration form on your first visit . In subsequent visits, you may be required to validate your registration by keying in the ID and password set up when you first registered.
• After the registration process, you will be taken to the first page of the seminar or Webcast. If you are viewing a live Webcast, the broadcast will begin playing immediately when the event begins. If it is an On-Demand Webcast, click the Play button on the video window to start viewing the video.
• To view an Online Seminar, browse through the seminar chapters. You will have the chance to download and watch the included videos as well. If you wish to stop your seminar viewing part-way through and resume later, you can do so.
• If an Online Event is connected to a special promotion, you can learn more about the details and how to claim your discount or other advantage on that seminar's Promotions page.
• For more information on the event topic, including training opportunities, check out the Resources section.
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Why are the QuickTime clips in such small windows?
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The QuickTime clips are optimized for faster downloading over non-broadband connections; this means they will be smaller in size. Many of the clips are played in the QuickTime Player, which will allow you to view them at a larger size.
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Can I save copies of the Quicktime clips in an Online Event?
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See our Apple Online Events Frequently Asked Questions About QuickTime Movies.
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