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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 Class: Monday, June 7, 2010 - 7pm – 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:
    • October 12 - 28, 2010
    • Number of Sessions: Eight Sessions
      (Week 1 - Tues. 10/12 & Thurs 10/14)
      (Week 2 - Mon. 10/18, Tues. 10/19, Thurs. 10/21)
      (Week 3 - Mon. 10/25, Tues. 10/26, Thurs. 10/28)

    Evenings 7pm-10pm

  • Class Size: Minimum of 6, Maximum of 12

  • Duration of Sessions: Three hours each session
  • Fee: $75.00 (Membership at Donor Level = $63.75)

PORTABLE / EDIT CLASS

This class covers the fundamentals of portable video production using prosumer DV camcorders as well as professional audio and lighting equipment.  Students will be introduced to the basics of non-linear editing with Final Cut Pro.  Just the basics of Final Cut Pro will be covered.

Upon completion of this course, participants become certified to use the Media Center field equipment and editing suites.

  • Prerequisite: Introduction Class
  • Next Classes:
    • June 8 – 17, 2010
    • T, W, Th;  7pm-10pm
    • Please Call (847) 869-2510 for more info.

  • 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)

 

ADVANCED MAC CLASS

This class teaches advanced Final Cut Pro techniques.  It also covers the rest of the programs in the Final Cut Suite; Live Type, Soundtrack Pro, Motion.

Next Class:

  • July 6- 15, 2010
    • T and Th evenings 7pm-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