WCTV'S Class
Schedule


From June through August, WCTV will be offering a variety of classes for all levels of video enthusiasts, from beginners to experts. It's called the WCTV Summer Screen School, and here's the menu of classes

 

General Orientation

One hour session including an overview of public access, a brief tour of WCTV and an overview of our resources and opportunities. Call us to set up an appointment - required for new members


1. Basic Camcorder Techniques Learn the basic use of a portable video camcorder. Instruction includes basic operation, shot composition, focus and zoom techniques as well as the use of available lighting.

2. Basic Studio Production Learn how to operate equipment in a live (or live-to-tape) television studio environment. Instruction includes operation of studio cameras, camera directions, and the use of audio mixers as well as graphic generators. PREREQUISITE: Basic Camcorder Techniques

3. Introduction to Video Editing Learn the difference between linear and non-linear video editing. Instruction includes selection of in points and out points, addition of video and audio inserts, capturing and outputting digital video footage as well as the addition of on-screen graphics. PREREQUISITE: Basic Camcorder Techniques

4. Advanced Digital Editing Make your productions sing with skills learned in our advanced digital editing course. Instruction includes the use of filters for lighting and color correction; slow-motion, fast-motion and other motion effects; the incorporation of specialized transitions; and DVD authoring. PREREQUISITE: Basic Camcorder Techniques, Introduction to Video Editing

5. Graphics for Video Learn how to make your programs stand out with amazing still and moving graphics. Instruction includes the composition of graphics using 3-D animation software; alpha channel and keyed graphics; and the use of image and video textures. PREREQUISITE: Basic Camcorder Techniques, Introduction to Video Editing

6. Advanced Camcorder Techniques Learn how to use the settings on your camcorder to incorporate more into your projects. Instruction includes the use of menu-driven special effects; setup of location lighting kits; and shooting for post-production effects using things like blue and green screen backgrounds. PREREQUISITE: Basic Camcorder Techniques

7. Studio Direction Learn how to take the helm on your own live and live-to-tape studio projects. Instruction includes studio lighting and audio setup; use of a special effects generator for switching between camera shots; co-ordinating video and audio roll-ins; and use of the blue screen wall for chroma-key effects. PREREQUISITE: Basic Camcorder Techniques, Basic Studio Production


 
Summer Screen School
SCHEDULE OF OFFERED CLASSES



DAY/DATE
5:00-6:30 Session
7:00-8:30 Session
Tue July 11
Basic Camcorder
Introduction to Video Editing
Wed July 12
Basic Studio Production
Graphics For Video
Tue July 18
Advanced Digital Editing
Studio Direction
Wed July 19
Basic Camcorder
Introduction to Video Editing
Tue July 25
Basic Studio Production
Graphics For Video
Wed July 26
Advanced Camcorder
Advanced Digital Editing
Tue Aug 1
Basic Camcorder
Introduction to Video Editing
Wed Aug 2
Basic Studio Production
Graphics For Video
Tue Aug 8
Advanced Digital Editing
Studio Direction
Wed Aug 9
Basic Camcorder
Introduction to Video Editing
Tue Aug 15
Basic Studio Production
Graphics For Video
Wed Aug 16
Advanced Camcorder
Advanced Digital Editing
Tue Aug 22
Basic Camcorder
Introduction to Video Editing
Wed Aug 23
Basic Studio Production
Graphics For Video
Tue Aug 29
Advanced Digital Editing
Studio Direction
Wed Aug 30
Basic Camcorder
Introduction to Video Editing



For more information contact Bill Robert,
WCTV Operations Manager (978)657-4066

brobert@wctv.org

 

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