TAKE A CLASS
Aspiring and experienced media producers can find
classes to increase their skills at the Media Center.
Hardware, software, and production values are covered
by experienced instructors in a relaxed environment.

Orientation
Media Center Overview; What’s possible? More >
Cost: Free

TV STUDIO
Studio Production
Directing, Audio, Switcher, Titles & more... More >
Cost: $145
The following three studio workshops are intermittent. Call 650-494-8686 x10 to request scheduling. Also available via tutoring one-on-one for $65 p/hr.
Chromakey
Creative Green Screen Backgrounds for Videobloggers & more
Taming the Deko: Basics Class
Graphic Potentials of our Control Room Titler.... More >
Cost: $35
Commanding the Deko: Advanced Class
Advanced levels of our Control Room Titler.... More >
Cost: $35

FIELD PRODUCTION
Zoom In Collaborative
Our 16-hour, all-in-one class covers camcorder operation, lighting, editing! More >
Cost: $145. For class plus 6 months' equipment usage, $220.
The following three field production workshops are intermittent. Call 650-494-8686 x10 to request scheduling. Also available via tutoring one-on-one for $65 p/hr.
Field Production Class
Camera, Mics, Lights, Techniques, & more... More >
Cost: $90
Advanced Field Production
Mixers, Troubleshoot, Composition & more
To be arranged. Email us and let us know if you are interested in this class.
Lighting
Portable Light Kits, Gels, Reflectors, Tips.... More >
Cost: $55

VIDEO EDITING
Zoom In Collaborative
Our 16-hour, all-in-one class covers camcorder operation, lighting, editing! More >
Cost: $145. For class plus 6 months' equipment usage, $220.
The following four editing workshops are intermittent. Call 650-494-8686 x10 to request scheduling. Also available via tutoring one-on-one for $65 p/hr.
Digital Editing with Apple Final Cut Pro
Most Popular Non-Linear Edit Software, more... More >
Cost: $110
Advanced Final Cut Pro
Get in deeper with Mac-based video editing software...More >
Cost: $160
Digital Editing with with Apple iMovie
Learn how to use the edit system that came free with your Mac...More >
Cost: $80
Adobe After Effects
Animate your Non-Linear Graphics & more
To be arranged. Email us and let us know if you are interested in this class.

MEDIA FOR THE WEB
The following three web-media workshops are intermittent. Call 650-494-8686 x10 to request scheduling. Also available via tutoring one-on-one for $65 p/hr.
Publish Your Media on the Web
Digitize, Compress, Publish, Promote. Learn the whole process from videotape to YouTube or Blip.TV etc.More >
Cost: $45 2.5 hrs.
Podcasting
Produce an audio podcast and put it on the web. More >
Cost: $120
Digital Stories
In a supportive, creative setting, create an autobiographical story with narrative, images, & music, or a tribute to someone dear.
More >
Cost:$350 25 hrs.

PHOTO ENHANCEMENT
Portfolio Building thru Craft and Content
The workshop is taught over 5 sessions spread over six months. The idea is to give you ample time to assimilate the material presented during the lectures and get inspired to complete your portfolio. More >
Cost: $385
The following two photographic workshops are intermittent. Call 650-494-8686 x10 to request scheduling. Also available via tutoring one-on-one for $65 p/hr.
Introduction to Digital Photography - Editing Photographs Digitally
knowledge for the beginner and experienced photographer alike with respect to the editing and manipulation of digital photographs More >
Cost: $55
Introduction to Digital Photography - Understanding Digital Cameras
explore how digital cameras work and how that differs from film cameras ... and why it is significant. You'll bring your digital camera and its instruction manual. More >
Cost: $55

Dates for Media Center classes can be found on the calendar.
Please feel free to call us at (650) 494-8686 x10 for more information
Fax: (650) 494-8386
Email: classes@midpenmedia.org |