Course Descriptions

Introductory

Intro / Orientation: FREE

1 hour introduction to channelAustin's resources and training

Required before obtaining a Producer ID

  • Background on Public Access Television
  • Steps to Becoming a Producer
  • How to Get a Producer ID
  • Overview of Training Schedule and Courses
  • Studio Tour

TV101: $30

6 hour workshop for new producers, required before making reservations or submitting programs

Prerequisite: Producer ID

  • Production Planning
  • Program Warranties
  • Commercialism
  • Promotions

Camera Training

Basic HD: $125

9 hour hands-on certification training for the Sony HVRZ1U camera

Prerequisite: Producer ID

  • Fundamental Video Production Skills
  • Camera Operation and Terminology
  • Technical Requirements
  • Lighting Techniques
  • Composition Samples

 

HDZ5 Training: $125

4 hour hands-on certification training for the Sony HDZ5 Camera 

Prerequisite: Producer ID, Basic HD

  • Production Skills Using the HDZ5 camera, portable hard drives and compact flash recorder

Video Editing

Introduction to Final Cut Pro: $175

8 hour hands-on certification training for Apple's Final Cut Pro non-linear video editing software

Prerequisite: Producer ID, Computer Skills Test

  • Editing Styles and Terminology
  • Final Cut Pro's Interface
  • Setting Up Project and Technical Requirements
  • Editing Video and Audio
  • Exporting to Tape or DVD

Learn more about Final Cut Pro  

 

Beyond Final Cut Pro: $150

8 hour hands-on certification training for Apple's Final Cut Pro non-linear video editing software

Prerequisite: Producer ID, Introduction to Final Cut Pro

  • Advanced Tools
  • Shortcut Keys
  • Keyframing
  • Advanced Exporting
  • Intro to Additional Software

Studio Production

Mini Studio HD: $200

12 hour hands-on certification training for channelAustin's fully HD 2 camera television studio

Prerequisite: Producer ID, Basic Cam

  • Studio Terminology
  • Basic Multi-camera Production Skills
  • Technical Requirements
  • Basic Studio Character Generation (Compix Media CG)
  • Hands-On Simulated Production

Main Studio HD Upgrade : $100

4 hour hands-on certification training for channelAustin's fully HD 3 camera television studio

Prerequisite: Producer ID, Mini Studio HD

  • Studio Terminology
  • Full-scale Multi-camera Production Skills
  • Lighting, Audio Board

Multi-Cam: $125

8 hour hands-on certification training for channelAustin's remote field production equipment Prerequisite:

Producer ID, Basic HD, Mini Studio HD

  • Multi-Cam Package Terminology
  • Remote Field Production Techniques
  • Transportation Requirements

Crew Certification - Mini Studio: $10

30 minute certification training for working as crew in the Mini Studio

Prerequisite: None

  • How to operate the lighting board
  • How to operate the audio mixer
  • How to operate the studio cameras
  • How to use the HD switcher

Crew Certification - Main Studio: $10

30 minute certification training for working as crew in the Main Studio

  • How to operate the lighting board
  • How to operate the audio mixer
  • How to operate the studio cameras
  • How to use the HD switcher

Workshops

Audio Workshop: $75

  2 hour hands-on certification training for channelAustin's Audio resources Prerequisite: Producer ID

  • Multiple Audio Mixers
  • Wireless and Corded Mics
  • Various Mic Stand Types
  • Cables / Connectors / Adapters

Dub Rack & Black: $45

2 hour hands-on certification training for channelAustin's video recording, duplication, and storage resources

Prerequisite: Producer ID

  • DSR-20/11 Decks
  • HD Decks
  • Dub Rack

Lighting Workshop: $75

3 hour hands-on certification training for channelAustin's Lighting resources

Prerequisite: Producer ID

  • Various Light Kits
  • Reflectors and Umbrellas
  • Gels and Diffusion Paper
  • C-Stands and Sand Bags
  • Studio Grid Lighting

Jib Workshop: $100

2 hour hands-on certification training for the use of channelAustin's Jib

Prerequisite: Producer ID, Mutli Cam

Glidecam Workshop: $120

4 hour hands-on certification training for channelAustin's Glidecam

Prerequisite: Producer ID, Basic HD

Safety

Basic Operation of the Glidecam

Advanced Studio Tools: $140

4 hour hands-on certification training for channelAustin's Advanced Studio Tools

Prerequisite: Producer ID, Main Studio HD

  • Teleprompter
  • Specialty DMX Lighting
  • Fog Machine

Web 2.0: $50

6 hour hands-on certification training to learn how to shoot, edit and distribute on the internet

Prerequisite: Producer ID

  • Podcasting
  • Video Blogging
  • Video Hosting
  • Compression for the internet

Program Delivery: FREE

1 hour training on submitting programming to channelAustin

Prerequisite: Producer ID

  • Digital File Types
  • Workflow
  • Naming of Digital Files
  • Paper work

 

Individual Services

Computer Skills Test: FREE

channelAustin requires a basic computer skills test before enrollment in Final Cut Pro
The following are by appointment only

Call the Training Director at 478-8600 x22

Proficiency Tests: Cost Varies
Producers may opt to test out of certification training by taking a proficiency test

Tutoring: $40
The training department offers special tutoring sessions on an hourly basis

 

iYouth Cam: $50
2 Hour certification training for the Sony HDR-HC5 camera

Learning and Burning with iDVD: $50
3 hour certification Training on Apple's iDVD

Intro To Live Type: $75
6 hour certification Training on Apple's Live Type

Intro To Soundtrack Pro: $100
6 hour certification Training on Apple's Soundtrack Pro

Digging Into DVD Studio Pro: $100
6 hour certification Training on Apple's DVD Studio Pro