DMA offers the following workshops in our Core Competencies series this month & next. These workshops are free to community members who have attended DMA’s General Orientation.
Final Cut Pro X: Titles, Credits & Motion Graphics – Wed., Feb. 7 2018, 7-8:30 p.m.
Covers the basics of putting titles and credits on your production. Topics include titles and motion graphics, typography, color, and lower-thirds. Lecture w/ overheads and Q&A.
DCTV Website: Reservations & Resources Training – Tuesday, Feb. 20 2018, 6:45 - 8:00 p.m.
Required to participate as a volunteer producer at DMA. Training for how to use DCTV's website to make reservations, create show records, add episodes, and otherwise manage your production(s) at Davis Media Access. A review of available equipment and the requirements for checkout or use will also be included. Moving forward, this workshop and the skills learned in it will be required to make use of DCTV's facilities. Bringing your own laptop to follow along is suggested, but not required. Class can accommodate 20 people Lecture w/ hands-on and Q.& A
DCTV Television Studio Workshop – Wednesday, Feb. 21, 3:30 - 5 p.m .
Required to crew for studio productions. Training for how to crew a DCTV television production. You’ll learn how to run a studio camera, be a floor manager, and run the studio audio board in the control room. You’ll also learn how to set up and tear down the studio for a production, including the proper stowing of cables, configuring lighting, setting up microphones, and flipping the On-Air switch! Class can accommodate 8 people. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Hands-on demonstration w/ Q.& A.
Canon XZ-25 Orientation & Camera Basics: Lighting (Double Workshop) -Wed., Feb. 21, 2017 - 6:45 - 7:45 pm & 8 - 9 p.m.
Register for either one or both hours. Learn the basics of operating and configuring the Canon XA-25, DMA’s workhorse HD camera. We’ll cover the automatic and basic manual configuration, as well as various audio options. Hands-on demonstration with Q & A.
The second workshop covers lighting for your video projects. Learn the basics of proper exposure for a well-lit iage and how you can adjust the exposure for various effects. This workshop will help the filmmaker, documentarian, and photographer understand the ways in which lighting can help communicate with the viewer. Lecture w/ hands-on and Q.& A.
Final Cut Pro X: Color Correction & Grading - Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2018 - 7-8:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of color representation in video formats, how we can correct for errors in the capture/recording process, and how we can alter color for artistic effects that reinforce storytelling. Color conveys information and mood in our productions, and it can be used both realistically and artistically. Lecture w/ overheads and Q&A. Class can accommodate 10 people.
DCTV Website: Reservations & Resources Training - Thursday, Mar. 8, 2018 - 6:45-8 p.m.
Required to participate as a Volunteer Producer/check out gear. Training for how to use DCTV's website to make reservations, create show records, add episodes, and otherwise manage your production(s) at Davis Media Access. A review of available equipment and the requirements for checkout or use will also be included. Moving forward, this workshop and the skills learned in it will be required to make use of DCTV's facilities. Bringing your own laptop to follow along is suggested, but not required. Hands-on demonstration w/ Q&A. Class can accommodate 10 people.
DCTV Television Studio Workshop- Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018, 3:30-5 p.m.
Training for how to crew a DCTV television production. You will learn how to run a studio camera, be a floor manager, and run the studio audio board in the control room. You’ll also learn how to set-up and tear-down the studio for a production, including the proper stowing of cables, configuring lighting, setting up microphones, and flipping the On-Air switch! Hands-on demonstration w/ Q&A. Class can accommodate 8 people . Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing!
Camera Basics: Sound Recording (aka Sound 1) - Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 - 7-8:30 p.m.
Learn the basic terminology and technology for sound recording and representation, as it applies to video production. We will cover basic mic types and what situations they are used for, as well as the options for acquiring sound for your project, using the Canon XA-25 and TASCAM Dr-100 Mk.II as our example recording gear. Lecture w/ hands-on and Q&A. Class can accommodate 8 people.
Final Cut Pro X: Audio Basics - Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2018 - 7-8:30 p.m.
Recommended that you take Camera Basics: Sound Recording first. Learn how sound works in Final Cut Pro X as well as the basics of editing and mixing the sound and music you’ve acquired for your video production. Sound is more important than video for all but the most cinematic productions. Learn how to make yours clear and audible so it serves your production. Lecture w/ overheads and Q&A. Class can accommodate 8 people.