Classes
To take classes at Community Television, you must be a resident of Santa Cruz County and you must be a member. To become a member, first sign up for one of our free orientations, which are offered at least once a month. Call 831-425-8848 to sign up for an orientation.
Class | Description | Prerequisite | Cost | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Field Camera | Learn how to operate the Canon GL2 Digital Cameras and how to get a good audio feed. | 20 | 2 hours | |
| Basic Field Camera REFRESHER | If you are already field camera certified, but would like get a refresher this is your opportunity. If you have questions and want to learn more about the operations of our cameras, sign up for this FREE workshop now. | You must be a current member and field camera certified. | FREE | 2 hours |
| Camera Theory and Techniques | Special guests are invited to share their production experiences, and offer tips on how to get the most out of using a camera both in the field and in the studio. This workshop is offered during Weekend Workshops which are generally scheduled quarterly. | You must be a current member. | FREE | 1 1/2 hours |
| CLOSED | The facility will be closed. | Facility will be closed. | ||
| Editing Lab | After you have taken your editing class, and been certified, you can make an appointment with an Access Facilitator to do a review and practice what you've learned. | You must be certified in editing. | FREE | |
| Field Lighting | Learn Lighting safety, theory and how to use the instruments and accessories on a field shoot. | NONE | $20 | 2 hours |
| Final Cut Pro Basics | Get Started with the basics of Final Cut Pro Digital Editing. This is a 2 part class. Please contact Ron Holman at ext. 305 before signing up for this class. | MUST have Digital Editing and Mac OSX experience. | $40 | 6 hours |
| iMovie Basics/OSX | Learn basic digital editing on the Mac using iMovie. Take this before taking Final Cut Pro basics if you don't have digital editing experience. You must be familiar with Mac OSX to take this class. | Basic computer skills. | $20 | 3 hours |
| iMovie Demonstration | Staff will demonstrate some of the basic tools and features of iMovie digital editing. This is offered during Weekend Workshops which are generally scheduled quarterly. This is NOT a certification. | You MUST be a current member. | FREE to members | 2 hours |
| Interviewing Techniques | Learn how to refine your interviewing style, learn single-camera techniques and how to organize your questions. This is offered during the Weekend Workshops which is generally scheduled quarterly. | NONE | FREE | 2 hours |
| Member's Networking | There will be a screening of one or more programs, and an opportunity to meet other producers and crew. Light refreshments will be served. | FREE | 2 hours | |
| Orientation | At our Orientation we will give you an overview of everything Community Television offers. Orientation is no longer REQUIRED to become a member. If you intend to use equipment to produce, you will be required to take classes and be certified. You MUST be a resident of Santa Cruz County. (PLEASE bring exact change or a local check when paying for classes) | You must be a resident of Santa Cruz County. | Free | 1 hour |
| Producer's Certification | Required for all access producers. Learn how to successfully plan and complete a show. | NONE | $20 | 1.5 hours |
| Producer's Orientation | Designed for those who want to be members and already know they want to porduce. A $10.00 savings and your production certification!!
| *Requirements: Payment in advance and you must become a member at time of registration. | $35 | 2 hours |
| Quick & Easy Lighting Class | James Duisenberg, co-founder of Cinemar Film Foundation and video | You must be a current member. | $25 | 4 hours (Break for lunch) |
| Studio Audio | Learn the basics you need to know to work as an audio technician on a studio show. Includes microphone set-up and sound board operation. | NONE | $15 | 2 hours |
| Studio Camera | Learn how to operate studio cameras. This class is also required if you want to take the Studio Tricaster Director class. | $15 | 2 hours | |
| Studio CG-Tricaster-LiveText | The class will focus on basic operation of the Studio LiveText graphics workstation and LiveText titling software and how to create/save/load Text titler playlists on the TriCaster Broadcast. Includes practice time. | NONE | $25 | 3 hours |
| Studio Director-Tricaster | Studio Director-Tricaster (You must be certified in Studio Camera) This class is offered FREE to any current member who has taken the Studio Director class in the past. | MUST be certified in Studio Camera first. | $25 | 3 hours |
| Studio Lighting | Learn lighting for Studio shows, safety, theory, and how to use the instruments, ladder and accessories. | YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO TAKE THIS CLASS. | $20 | 3 hours |
| Studio PSA Workshop | This gives studio certified members an opportunity to gain experience and be part of a studio crew while helping local non-profits get their word out. We are always looking for volunteers. Sign up at the front desk or call Helen at ext. 32. | FREE | 3-4 Hours TBA | |
| Uploading to the Web | Learn how to get your video on the web. | FREE to current members | 2 hours |
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