Field Production Workshop

Most perceived barriers to professional-quality video production don't really exist. You can produce high-quality work even with limited financial resources. In the Field Production workshop, we focus on ease, affordability and resourcefulness in professional-quality video production.

The Field Production workshop takes students into the process of cinematography, lighting and audio. With a focus on the manual controls available through larger 3-chip DV cameras, such as the Sony PD-170, this class is intended for individuals who either already have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of video production or who have never even touched a camera before! Learn how to use manual shutter speed, iris, focus, and audio like a pro to get the highest quality video possible. Upon completion of this class DOM members will be certified to use the advanced digital video cameras (Canon XL-1, PD-170, Sony Z1U), lighting and audio equipment available through DOM free of charge to make their own shows and films for our channels.  This class costs $75 for Denver Open Media members and $150 for non-members.

Intro to Studio Production Workshop

Make your own TV show! The Intro to Studio Production Workshop will cover basic use of all studio equipment, including camera operations, lighting theory, color, and audio mixing, as well as control-room equipment, such as the studio switcher, audio mixer, and camera controls. Participants will be required to volunteer on one real-world studio shoot before receiving certification, after which DOM members will be certified to use both DOM studios.  This class costs $75 for Denver Open Media members and $150 for non-members.

Final Cut Pro Workshop

The Final Cut Pro Workshop will cover basic editing skills and Final Cut Pro systems available at Denver Open Media. With a maximum of 2 students to every instructor and system, students will receive intimate hands-on training. Focus will be on learning the interface, basic tools, file management and editing tips. Basic computer literacy skills are a prerequisite. Upon completion of the class, students will be certified to use DOM's Final Cut Pro edit suites. Students who opt to become DOM members will be certified to reserve and use DOM's edit suites free of charge for a year.  This class costs $75 for Denver Open Media members and $150 for non-members.

Included with your class is a free 4-hour editing session on DOM's systems for you to practice the editing skills you've learned in the workshop.

One-on-One Video Editing

The Open Media Foundation is now offering One-on-One Video Editing Sessions for individuals who need more customized help with their personal projects. Students will be paired with a highly-skilled editor to have all of their questions answered and be shown techniques, which make their videos look more professional (using Final Cut Pro).  Interested individuals should contact Deb Lastowka at deb@openmediafoundation.org for more information, an/or to schedule a session.  Cost for this service is: 3 hours for $100 if certified through the Open Media Foundation and $150 if not.

Intro to After Effects

The Open Media Foundation is now offering a small, hands-on class in After Effects. This class will be taught by local award-winning music video creator Ravi Zupa and will be limited to only 3 students. This class will cost $75 for Denver Open Media members, $150 for non-members and will allow for 4 hours of practice time at DOM's studio once a student completes the class. This class will last 3 hours and will be scheduled once inquiries are received. If interested, please email deb@openmediafoundation.org for more information and/or to complete registration.

Intro to Motion

Have you been wanting to add some pizazz to your video projects?  Would you like to learn how to incorporate professional-looking animated graphics into your work?  Well if so, we have the class for you!  This 4-hour, hands-on course will familiarize students with Motion, Apple's revolutionary software for motion graphics design.  Designed for individuals new to the world of motion graphics, this class will teach students how to manipulate 2-D elements, including text, in 3-D space.  Boost the quality of your video, wow your audiences and take your production skills to a whole new level...Simple tools to create surprisingly advanced results.  This class costs $75 for Denver Open Media members and $150 for non-members.

Two-on-Two Workshop

During the 2-on-2 Workshop, we take two students and pair them with two professionals to complete a real-world project. With 32 hours of 1-on-1 training, students learn every aspect of production and complete the class with a real-world project that is shown on both Denver Open Media and hosted on our website. Cost is $500 per student, and includes certification in both Final Cut Pro Editing and Field or Studio Production at Denver Open Media. Education is provided by the Open Media Foundation and takes place at Denver Open Media studios at 700 Kalamath Street. Schedules may vary, but usually include two full weekend days and four 4-hr evening edit sessions spread across 4 weeks. Workshop themes usually differ and students are encouraged to offer their own ideas of what they would like to accomplish. For more information on our 2-on-2 Workshops, please email Tony Shawcross at tony@openmediafoundation.org

One-on-One Drupal Training

As Drupal continues to become exponentially more popular we've been excited to offer one-on-one training. With enough time anyone can learn to leverage Drupal on their own, but a few hours of training can go a long way. Which modules should we use? How do we build a custom theme? How do we go about creating a new module? These are the types of questions we can answer in a few hours of training, but might take weeks to learn on your own.  For more information or to schedule a training please contract sharee@openmediafoundation.org.

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