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INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY TELEVISION

This is a FREE one-session class open to all Evanston Residents, held on the first Monday of every month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (unless otherwise determined). Participants learn about the purpose and history of public access television, access services available at the Evanston CMC, the policies and procedures of our organization, and how to operate cameras for studio productions.

The Intro class certifies new members to operate our studio cameras, and is a prerequisite for all other production classes and workshops, and productions at the Evanston Community Media Center.

Next Classes: Monday May 5th 7:00pm - 9:30pm

STUDIO PRODUCTION CLASS
Participants will learn how to produce and direct a studio television program, all about pre-production planning, and how to work as crew on cameras, lighting, audio, switching, and titling through hands-on-training. Upon completion of the course, participants may produce or crew programs in the Media Center studios.
  • Prerequisite: Introduction Class
  • Next Classes:
    • June 2 - June 18, 2008
    • M, W, and F evenings 7pm-10pm
  • Class Size: Minimum of 6, Maximum of 12
  • Number of Sessions: Eight Sessions
  • Duration of Sessions: Three hours each session
  • Fee: $75.00 (Membership at Donor Level = $63.75)

FIELD PRODUCTION AND EDITING CLASS
This class covers the fundamentals of portable video production using industrial to professional-grade DV Camcorders. Students will also learn video editing techniques to create a coherent and visually interesting program. Upon completion of the course, participants become certified to use the Media Center field equipment and editing suites.
  • Prerequisite: Introduction Class
  • Next Classes:
    • May 12 - 22, 2008
    • T, W and Th evenings 7pm-10pm

  • Class Size: Minimum of 3, Maximum of 5
  • Number of Sessions: Six Sessions
  • Duration of Sessions: Three hours each session
  • Fee: $75.00 (Membership at Donor Level = $63.75)

FINAL-CUT PRO CLASS
Learn non-linear editing in our new Final-Cut Pro suite. This Mac G5 editing based software is designed to allow digital footage to be edited and mastered back to digital tape. Final-Cut Pro is a professional time-line based system, that allows advanced users to explore their creative side.
  • Next Classes:
    • June 24 - July 3rd, 2008
    • M, W evenings 7pm-10pm
  • Prerequisite: Field Production/Editing Class
    and the completion of a 5 minute project.
  • Class Size: Minimum of 3, Maximum of 5
  • Number of Sessions: Four Sessions
  • Duration of Sessions: Three hours each session
  • Fee: $75.00 (Membership at Donor Level = $63.75)

ADVANCED MAC CLASS
This Class is a follow up to Final Cut Pro. Learn advanced FCP tricks and Tips along with being introduced to the other programs in Final Cut Studio: Live Type, Soundtrack, Motion etc.
  • Next Class:
    • April 29 - May 8, 2008
    • T, Th 7 -10pm
  • Prerequisite: Completion of Final Cut Pro Class
  • Class Size: Minimum of 3, Maximum of 5
  • Number of Sessions: Four Sessions
  • Duration of Sessions: Three hours each session
  • Fee: $75.00 (Membership at Donor Level = $63.75)

If you have any questions about our classes, please call and ask for the
Training & Educational Access Coordinator, at (847) 869-2510

Evanston Community Media Center - 1285 Hartrey Ave. - Evanston, Illinois - (847)869-2510 - comment@ectv.com