Events
CMCM Orientation - Saturday, April 3, noon-2:00pm
What is CMCM?
How do I submit a tape to air?
How can I learn to use CMCM equipment?
What is community media?
Learn the answers to these questions and more!
Attending a CMCM Orientation is the first step in becoming a member of CMCM.
Membership is necessary in order to register for classes and receive
the necessary certifications for using CMCM equipment and facilities.
Orientations are open to all Marin County residents and organizations.
Orientations will be held at our facilities at 819 A Street in San
Rafael.
This orientation is FULL. To register for upcoming orientations, please click here.
CMCM Orientation - Tuesday, April 6, 7:00pm-9:00pm
What is CMCM?
How do I submit a tape to air?
How can I learn to use CMCM equipment?
What is community media?
Learn the answers to these questions and more!
Attending a CMCM Orientation is the first step in becoming a member of CMCM.
Membership is necessary in order to register for classes and receive
the necessary certifications for using CMCM equipment and facilities.
Orientations are open to all Marin County residents and organizations.
Orientations will be held at our facilities at 819 A Street in San
Rafael.
This orientation is FULL. To register for upcoming orientations, please click here.
Producers, Members, and Volunteers...
Please join us the first Wednesday of each month to meet and mingle!
DATE: Wednesday, April 7th
TIME: 6:30-8:30pm
LOCATION: CMCM
819 A Street, San Rafael
For Producers . . .
Share your production ideas plus meet potential volunteers for your crew.
For Members . . .
Brainstorm and share your ideas for show concepts.
Network with producers and see how your talents and skills can benefit new productions.
Please bring snacks to share!
Hope to see you all there!
Mark your calenders...
Upcoming Member Mixer dates:
-Wednesday, May 5th, 6:30-8:30pm
Basic Field Lighting
This course teaches the basic principles of three point lighting and
how to achieve greater stylistic control when shooting in the field.
Attendees will learn how to safely operate several types of lights
including Lowel Omni 500s, Lowel Pro-lights and Photoflex Starlite
softboxes. The course will cover how to use contrast ratios to create
different ‘moods’ and how to make better use of existing conditions
when few or no lights are available. This course is restricted to
members who have completed CMCM’s Basic Field Camera Production course
or test-out certification.
Basic Mac Skills
This class is a prerequisite for those who have registered for our Basic Final Cut Pro Editing course and are unfamiliar with the interface for Mac computers. Topics include getting to know the Mac interface, file organization and management.
Sessions: 1
Dates: Tuesday, April 13th
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Cost: Free for Final Cut Pro registrants
To register please contact Victoria at (415) 721-0636 x 14 or email victoria@cmcm.tv
Workshop registration is confirmed upon full payment. Please
register for workshops at least a week in advance to ensure your space
in the class is reserved. Membership and orientation attendance is
required for workshop registration.
Please click here to register for an orientation
Basic Final Cut Pro Editing: Night Class (1st of 3 sessions)
This three session, hands-on course teaches students to perform
basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the Final Cut Pro
user interface. Topics include basic setup, customizing preferences and
settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming
techniques, basic audio editing and final output. We will cover some
useful concepts and terminology for digital video editing. This class
is required to use our edit lab. Pre-requisites: Students should have
knowledge of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation. You must attend
all three sessions to become certified.
Sessions: 3
Dates: Tuesdays, April 13, 20 & 27
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Cost: $50
To register please contact Victoria at (415) 721-0636 x 14 or email victoria@cmcm.tv
Basic Field Camera Production: Night Class (1st of 3 sessions)
Learn basic shooting, audio recording and production skills to create
quality
programs. This core class offers hands on training with the
Sony Z5
(Mini DV format) camcorders, microphones and tripods. We'll
also
discuss equipment safety and checkout procedures. As a resident
of
Marin County, you can have access to our professional quality
video
production equipment to borrow at no extra charge after
completing
certification. Successful completion of this class will
certify you to
check out equipment for 48-72 hours at a time, up to
four times a month
per video project. You must attend all three
sessions to become
certified.
Sessions: 3
Dates: April 15, 22 & 29th
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Cost: $50
