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
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Cost: Free

TV STUDIO
Studio Production
Directing, Audio, Switcher, Titles &
more... More
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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
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Cost: $35
Commanding the Deko: Advanced Class
Advanced levels of our Control Room
Titler.... More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cost: $385

VIDEO EDITING
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
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
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Cost: $110
Advanced Final Cut Pro
Get in deeper with Mac-based video
editing software...More
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Cost: $160
Digital Editing with with Apple iMovie
Learn how to use the edit system that
came free with your Mac...More
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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
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Cost: $45 2.5 hrs.
Podcasting
Produce an audio podcast and put it on
the web. More
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Cost: $120
Digital Stories
In a supportive, creative setting, create
an autobiographical story with narrative,
images, & music, or a tribute to
someone dear. More
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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
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