CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Orientation

Learn the basics about your public access channel and how you can best make use of it. This session is designed to answer your questions, explore what you'd like to do and help you get started. Includes signing up for classes and a tour of the facility. 1+ hour. Tuition: free and recommended for all users of public access Channels 27, 28, & 30.

Length: 1 hour
Class size: Unlimited
Tuition: Free
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Studio Production

Make Your Own TV Show.... or star in one! Learn producing, directing, cameras, audio, graphics, and more! Get hands-on training in our state-of-the-art television studio! Air your programs on our cable channels to 30,000 households on the mid–peninsula! Make new friends as a studio crew volunteer.

Length: 20 hours
Class size: 8 - 12
Tuition: $200
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Publish Your Media on the Web

Digitize, Compress, Publish, Promote. Learn the whole process from videotape to YouTube or Blip.TV etc.

Length: 2.5 hours
Class size: 3 - 4
Tuition: $45
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Field Production

Learn how to operate video field production equipment (camcorders, mics, tripods, lights) and basic production techniques. Includes one day of free camcorder after completing the class. Isn’t there an event you want to record, or somebody you want to interview?

Length: 8 hours
Class size: 4 - 9
Tuition: $90
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Multi-Camera on Location: Performance & Sports Coverage

Learn how to take a whole studio out into the field. Set up 3 cameras connected to a Director's station with switcher, audio mixer, titler etc. This requires a team of three from a group that wants to do high level coverage of their group's events.

Length: 4 hours
Class size: 3 - 9
Tuition: $75
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Digital Editing with Apple Final Cut Pro

Start on the path to editing mastery. This class offers a hands –on guide to the latest version of professional editing software, Final Cut Pro from Apple. Digitize and assemble your material in any order. Insert visuals over interviews. Add music and narration. Superimpose titles.

Length: 8 hours
Class size: 3 - 8
Tuition: $110
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Digital Editing with Apple iMovie

Start on the path to editing mastery with the software that comes with every new Mac computer. Digitize and assemble your material in any order. Insert visuals over interviews. Add music and narration. Superimpose titles.

Length: 6 hours
Class size: 4 - 5
Tuition: $80
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How to edit a dazzling promo. Advanced Final Cut Pro (Mac software)

Learn to use motion effects, video filters, audio filters, as well as some related software such as Live Type for titling and Compressor for putting movies on the web.

Length: 9 hours
Class size: 3 - 4
Tuition: $180
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Podcasting

Get Your Digital Fix! In a fast-paced, exciting production and performance environment, learn how to create, produce and deliver your own audio podcasts, and how to insert them into the mainstream real-life environment. Video Podcasting will be examined as well.

Length: 3 sessions totaling 9 hours
Class size: 4
Tuition: $120
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Adobe Photoshop for Beginners

No prior software experience necessary. Great Instructor to student ratio!!! Instructor is Tonya Hough.
Some lab time to practice your new techniques.

Learn the tool set and demystify the use of layers, selections, and text. Learn the fun options of using the styles palette. This is a great class for making flyers and small graphic projects. This class is a good introduction for those interested in graphic arts.

Length: 4 hours
Class size: 3 - 5
Tuition: $60
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Adobe Photoshop for Digital Photographers: Basic Techniques & Workflow

No prior software experience necessary. Great Instructor to student ratio!!! Instructor is Tonya Hough.
Lab time to practice your new techniques.

This is a two -day session which includes both lecture and lab time for hands on practical experience. No prior software experience required. Great student to teacher ratio. Learn the best professional software program to process your digital photos straight from your camera or scanner. Follow a professional workflow. Learn how to enhance your photos through contrast adjustments, saturation and color balance. Learn to resize your images for web and print output. Some basic use of filters and blend modes will also be covered. Some aspects of shooting with a raw interface will be covered as well.

Length: 8 hours
Class size: 3 - 5
Tuition: $120
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Adobe Photoshop: Retouching Old Photos

No prior software experience necessary. Great Instructor to student ratio!!! Instructor is Tonya Hough

Do you have cherished family photos or snapshots of holidays gone by in need of restoring? Do it yourself with the help of the wonderful tools in Adobe Photoshop. Learn techniques to eliminate scratches, enhance faded colors and actually replace missing parts of an image. Learn precision retouching techniques, including use of Clone Stamp, Healing Brush, and Patch tools. Plus, you will learn how to fine tune the behavior of these tools using advanced Blending modes.

Length: 8 hours
Class size: 3 - 5
Tuition: $120
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Digital Stories

In a supportive, creative setting, create an autobiographical story with narrative, images, & music, or a tribute to someone dear. The workshop takes place over 3 days and two weekends. There is some preliminary brainstorming work and gathering of photos before the workshop. It's your option to publish these keepsakes or not.

Length: 25 hours
Class size: 3 - 5
Tuition: $350
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Lighting in the Field

Learn about three –point lighting, gels, reflectors, and pitfalls to avoid.

Length: 3 hours
Class size: 3 - 6
Tuition: $55
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Compelling Talk Shows

Talk Shows are often boring, yet there are numerous popular talk shows on commercial TV. Guided group discussion with video clips to illustrate and brainstorm formats that grab the viewer’s attention.

Length: 2.5 hours
Class size: 6 - 12
Tuition: $20
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"Classes on Demand:" By special arrangement with instructor. Please email for information.