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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: $200

Chromakey

Creative Green Screen Backgrounds for Videobloggers & more
To be arranged. Email us and let us know if you are interested in this class.

Commanding the Deko: Advanced Class

Advanced levels of our Control Room Titler.... More >
Cost: $35

Taming the Deko: Basics Class

Graphic Potentials of our Control Room Titler.... More >
Cost: $35

FIELD PRODUCTION

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 in the Field

Portable Kits, Gels, Reflectors, Tips.... More >
Cost: $55

VIDEO EDITING

Digital Editing with Apple Final Cut Pro

Most Popular Non-Linear Edit Software, more... More >
Cost: $110

Digital Editing with with Apple iMovie

Learn how to use the edit system that came free with your Mac...More >
Cost: $80

Live Type

Fancy Titling for Final Cut Pro Users, more
To be arranged. Email us and let us know if you are interested in this class.

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

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 / ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

Adobe Photoshop for Beginners

Learn the tool set and demystify the use of layers, selections, and text.More >
Cost: $60

Adobe Photoshop: Retouching Old Photos

Do you have cherished family photos or snapshots of holidays gone by in need....More >
Cost: $120

Adobe Photoshop for Digital Photographers: Basic Techniques & Workflow

Learn how to enhance your photos through contrast adjustments, saturation and....More >
Cost: $120

Multi-Camera Coverage of Performance & Sports

Multiple Camera Shoots with a Mini-Studio on Location & more
More > Cost:$75

SPECIALTY CLASSES - ORGANIZED BY REQUEST

DVD Authoring

Create a Menu for your DVD, more
To be arranged. Email us and let us know if you are interested in this class.

iLIFE Class

Integrate iPhoto, iTunes, iDVD.... More >
Cost: $185

Producing PSA’s and Promos

Public Service Announcements, etc. & more
To be arranged. Email us and let us know if you are interested in this class.

Legal Issues/Copyright

Talent & Location Releases; Music & more
To be arranged. Email us and let us know if you are interested in this class.

Video Engineering

Waveforms, Vectorscopes & more
To be arranged. Email us and let us know if you are interested in this class.

Publicity and Distribution

Audience Development & Venues & more
To be arranged. Email us and let us know if you are interested in this class.

Cheap But Great Sets

Enhance your studio production & more
To be arranged. Email us and let us know if you are interested in this class.

Studio Lighting

Map out the Best Scheme for your show, more
To be arranged. Email us and let us know if you are interested in this class.

Role of the Producer

Competence at the Helm & more
To be arranged. Email us and let us know if you are interested in this class.

Hosting and Interviewing

Techniques to Energize your Show & more
To be arranged. Email us and let us know if you are interested in this class.

Compelling Talk Shows

Formats to Energize Your Show & more... More >
Cost: $20

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@communitymediacenter.net

"Through a combination of superb studio facilities and a great crew of volunteers to staff the show we can bring more local poets to viewers and we can greatly broaden our audience. My thanks to everyone connected with the Media Center.”

RYLAND KELLEY
Producer,
"Live Poets Society"

SUMMER CAMPS
FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION

Weeklong Modules, Producing & Editing.
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