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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: $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!
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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

PHOTO ENHANCEMENT

Magic of the Lens - Capturing Life’s Memories Through the Lens - Comprehensive Digital Photography

Students will use their digital cameras (from simple point-and-shoot cameras/smart phones, to DSLR’s) and learn what it takes to shoot like the pros and edit photos  More >
Cost:$145 (5 sessions and a supervised shoot) 15+ hrs total

Merging Still and Video: Taking Your Photography to the Next Level

 You’ll leave the workshop with a short documentary you filmed, edited, and post processed. We start by teaching you the essential elements of “video documentary”. Then we go in the field and More >
Cost:$295 (2 days) 14 hrs total

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


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.

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

"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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