In this course, students will learn the basics of uploading videos to the web. Starting with selecting a video hosting site, the course will go step by step through the compression/encoding process, to ultimately upload a video. Students will be expected to bring in a Standard Definition Quicktime video clip under ten minutes to use for the course. Blip.tv will be used as the video hosting site, but the class will also show students how to submit the video to Marin TV's On Demand Site as well as distribute it to other video sharing sites.

Get a solid introduction to the Final Cut Pro X user interface. Students will be guided through project setup, customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, editing and trimming techniques, basic audio editing, and final output. Attending all three sessions of this workshop is required to become certified to use the CMCM edit lab. Projects edited at CMCM must be submitted to air on Marin TV. Pre-requisite: Knowledge of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation.

Sessions: 3

Cost: $105

To register, please select the specific course and date you would like from the right hand column under "Upcoming Events."

Please note our workshop policy:
Workshop registrations are confirmed upon full payment and are on a first-come first-served basis.
Please register for workshops in advance to ensure your space.
In addition to credit cards, we accept cash and checks payable to CMCM.

Our Cancellation policy: a 48-hour notice is required for 100% credit of class fee towards another workshop.

Learn basic shooting, audio recording, and production skills to create
 quality programs to air on Marin TV. This core class offers hands-on training with 
Sony X70 camcorders, wired and wireless hand-held and lavalier microphones, tripods, and monopods. Equipment safety and check-out/check-in procedures will also be covered.

Successful completion of this class will certify Marin residents to
 check out equipment for 48-96 hours at a time, up to four times a month 
per video project. You must attend all three sessions to become
 certified.

Sessions: 3

Cost: $105

To register, please select the specific course and date you would like from the right hand column under "Upcoming Events."

Please note our workshop policy:
Workshop registrations are confirmed upon full payment and are on a first-come first-served basis.
Please register for workshops in advance to ensure your space.
In addition to credit cards, we accept cash and checks payable to CMCM.

Our Cancellation policy: a 48-hour notice is required for 100% credit of class fee towards another workshop.

Learn how to use the Blackmagic ATEM Switcher to shoot multi-camera coverage of an on-location event.  This hands-on workshop will include an overview of the Sony X-70 cameras, set-up of equipment, crew communications, and troubleshooting tips. Instruction will be two-fold, 1) technical considerations for video and audio set-ups and situations 2) the operational responsibilities of the director, from basic cues and commands to camera operators, and common techniques in live-edit switching.

This is a very technical workshop. Users should be knowledgeable on the basic aspects of audio and video cabling and troubleshooting. Successful completion of this course will certify you to check out CMCM’s Sony Blackmagic ATEM Switcher for 48-72 hours at a time per event. 

Course Requirements: Certification in Basic Field Camera Production, Basic Studio Production, and Introduction to Final Cut Pro X Editing.

Sessions: 2 (with a third session -- hands-on and in the field -- to be mutually arranged by student/s and instructor.

Cost: $105

Please note our workshop policy:
Workshop registrations are confirmed upon full payment and are on a first-come first-served basis.