About Our Classes
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Register now online, call (408) 846-4983 or email James - james@cmap.tv
The goals of CMAP's training and education programs are to educate and provide training to individuals and nonprofit organizations in the use of various media tools and techniques; and to provide individuals and nonprofit organizations with access to various media tools and assistance in their use. We offer regular classes in a wide array of digital media production tools and techniques.
- The first class in our introductory series is usually Field Production. In this class you learn the basics of cameras and how to check out cameras from CMAP's equipment library.
- The next class for most producers is editing. We offer editing classes for both PC and Mac users, and specialize in making professional production software enjoyable and easy to use.
- Our five workstation editing lab is fully equipped to start right away on editing your project. We have brand-new iMACs with large monitors for you to use, and will soon have 1 terrabyte drives for members to use.
- Many producers advance to the television/video producers course, which offers more advanced techniques for producing projects, including how to motivate crew and how to focus your project goals.
- Our studio class is also held regularly. In this class, you synthesize nearly all of the skills learned in other courses to utilize our studio facility.
CMAP Orientation (mandatory for new members):
If you are a resident, business, non-profit, government agency or individual in Hollister, Gilroy or San Juan Bautista please contact us for an orientation about how CMAP can help you access the media on cable television and via the Internet!
Cost: FREE!!
Field Camera Class (certification to use CMAP equipment):
This class teaches CMAP members how to use our user-friendly, high-definition cameras, tripods and accessories. Learn the basics of set-up and composition and how to record both on-set and in the field.
· Cost: FREE!!
Editing with iMovie or Final Cut (get certified to edit at CMAP):
Learn the basics of editing: capture media from a camera, position markers, adjustments for video and audio, effects, transitions and make your own DVD!
Cost: $30 for CMAP members; $40 for non-members.
Simple and creative lighting tricks and an introduction to advanced lighting for interviews and green screen shooting. (Create your own super cool backgrounds!)
· Cost: $30 for CMAP members; $40 for non-members.
This is a hands-on class in which we make stop-action animated movies with clay. You'll learn about animation techniques and the program iStopMotion, as well as the basic storyboarding, script-writing, lighting, working with clay and shot design techniques required to make a short movie in two hours!
Cost: $30 for CMAP members; $40 for non-members + $10 materials
In a two-day workshop, participants create a multimedia, personal story that is illustrated with still and/or video images and narration recorded in CMAP’s audio booth. Using creative writing exercises, participants will learn techniques to craft a compelling script into a 2-minute individual, family or oral history piece.
Cost: $40 for CMAP members; $60 for non-members.
Producers Class: How to make your own TV or YouTube show!
If you have an idea that would make a great TV show, but are not sure how to make it happen, this class is for you. Learn how to organize and manage your media resources to bring your ideas to life. You will learn basic terminology and technical skills needed to put together a show, including how to manage a crew and check out CMAP video equipment for your show.
Cost: $30 for CMAP members; $40 for non-members.
If you have a great video project, you need great audio to go with it. In this class you will learn all the basics of good audio recording and editing. Learn to do high quality voiceovers, use wireless microphones and put together a loop based audio track using Apple Soundtrack or Garage Band.
Cost: $30 for CMAP members; $40 for non-members.
Tired of your kids "tweeting," "friending," and "facebooking?" Or, are you still wondering what the heck these terms mean? Learn how to talk with your tween or teen about internet safety. Also, understand how these websites can benefit your social networking--connect with old friends and family, learn about new things, or market your personal brand, business or non-profit organization without wasting time!
Cost: $20 for CMAP members; $30 for non-members.
Dynamic Google (Online Resources for Non-Profits & Businesses):
In this class, CMAP staff can help you use online tools to create calendars, evites, discussion groups, marketing surveys, questionnaires, collaborative online documents that help make work more efficient, get group decisions made faster, and get more people involved.
Cost: $30 for CMAP members; $40 for non-members.
Social Networking / Marketing with Video
Work with social networking sites and tools to broaden your organization’s reach. Market your personal brand, business or non-profit organization without wasting time! Learn the ins and outs of using video and youtube to reach new audiences.
Cost: $30 for CMAP members; $40 for non-members.
Register for classes with CMAP and get certified to use production and editing equipment. Register online at www.cmap.tv or call us now at: (408) 846-4983!!
