Two very important MTI training conferences are available as complete, professionally-filmed DVD courses which can be viewed in a group or individual setting. The courses were filmed in English with subtitles available in two Chinese scripts, Russian and Spanish.
 | The Business
of Magazine Publishing course teaches publishers how to
assess the present status of their magazines, identify problem areas,
and apply principles to solve the problems. Those who wish to start a
magazine will learn how to lay the foundation for a successful magazine
startup. |
This 14-hour course is available as a seven-DVD course.
Recorded in Los Angeles before a multi-cultural audience, it is
taught by Kent Wilson, then publisher of NavPress, and Tim Gilmour,
executive vice-president of Group Publishing, Inc.
 | In the Design
for Magazines
course you will learn the secrets of designing effective covers,
enticing spreads, appealing departments, and exciting tables of
contents. Whether you are an experienced designer or a novice, you
can expect to receive fresh insights, creative ideas, and new energy
and enthusiasm for the task of magazine design. |
This 11-hour course is available as a six-DVD course. Recorded in Prague, Czech Republic, before a multi-cultural
audience, it is taught by award-winning designers
Greg Breeding, creative
director, Journey Communications; Gary Gnidovic, art director at
Christianity Today International; and Adele Mulford, managing art director at McMurry, a marketing communications company
.