KMVT ADULT WORKSHOPS
Get Behind the Scenes and Make Television!
KMVT Community Television in Mountain View offers rewarding, hands-on workshops in television and video production! No previous experience is necessary. Our workshops give you the skills to crew on an existing show, produce your own show at KMVT, or simply further your understanding of media production.
Payment can be made by Paypal or credit card after you register. If you would like to pay by check, please call 650-968-1540 (ask for Christina) and notify her that you will mail in the form as payment secures your place in your desired class, providing there is space.
Sign up online with our KMVT Class Registration Form
Intro to Studio Production
$85.00 per Student
Ages 16+
Learn all the skills necessary to crew on a television production. No previous experience necessary. Also recommended for future producers to get an idea of how a TV show is put together. Learn the basics of studio production including camera operation, floor direction, audio engineering, technical directing; tape operation and directing. Participants receive hands-on practice with all equipment crew positions. As a final project, the class produces a half-hour show, "Random Access," to be cablecast on KMVT15. Classes are held at the KMVT15 Studio. Watch the course video. Enrollment Limit: 16
Wed |
6:30 - 9:30pm |
April 2010 |
Sorry, Class is Closed |
Wed |
6:30 - 9:30pm |
June 2010 |
Sorry, Class is Closed |
Wed |
6:30 - 9:30pm |
August 2010 |
Sorry, Class is Closed |
Wed |
6:30 - 9:30pm |
October 2010 |
10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 |
Wed |
6:30 - 9:30pm |
February 2011 |
2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23 |
Field Production
$85.00 per Student
Ages 16+
This 2-week course provides hands-on training in field production using DV cameras. Students will be trained in camera operation, lighting techniques, shooting for an interview, cutaway shots, and audio. This is a great intro course for those interested in crewing on documentary and field productions, or gathering cutaway footage to roll-in on KMVT studio shows. Classes are held at the KMVT15 Studio.
Watch the video produced by the last class on Youtube. Enrollment: Limit: 6
Wed |
6:30 - 9:30pm |
March 2010 |
Sorry, Class is Closed |
Wed |
6:30 - 9:30pm |
May 2010 |
Sorry, Class is Closed |
Wed |
6:30 - 9:30pm |
July 2010 |
Sorry, Class is Closed |
Wed |
6:30 - 9:30pm |
September 2010 |
9/1, 9/8 |
Wed |
6:30 - 9:30pm |
November 2010 |
11/3, 11/10 |
Producer’s Training
$40.00 per Student
Ages 16+
Prerequisite: Completion of Studio or Field Production Techniques
Learn strategies to effectively plan and produce a public access television show. Participants should either be currently producing a show or have an idea for a show. Pre-production, budgeting, scripting, securing crew and post-production will be addressed. Enrollment Limit: 6
Th |
6:30 - 9:30pm |
April 2010 |
Sorry, Class is Closed |
Th |
6:30 - 9:30pm |
June 2010 |
Sorry, Class is Closed |
Th |
6:30 - 9:30pm |
August 2010 |
Sorry, Class is Closed |
Th |
6:30-9:30pm |
October 2010 |
10/7 |
Th |
6:30-9:30pm |
February 2011 |
2/3 |
Studio LABS – Short Courses for the Studio!
(One session on consecutive Wednesdays; 3 hours each session)
$45 per session
Learn advanced skills and concepts for television studio production including camera operation, floor direction, audio engineering, technical directing; tape operation and directing. Participants receive hands-on practice with all equipment and crew positions. Register for one session at a time. Enrollment Limit: 10
Prerequisite: Studio *****************Coming Soon*****************
Short Takes – Short Courses in Video and Web Production!
(Each session 1-3 hours one-on-one with instructor)
$35 per hour
By Arrangement.See the descriptions below for the variety of short one-on-one courses you can take with our instructors here at KMVT. Currently we offer short courses by arrangement in Video Editing, Field Camera, Video Blogging, and Uploading your Video to the Web! Please contact us at info@kmvt15.org to make arrangements for your one-on-one session. If you gather your own group, group lesson options for a discounted price per person are also available.
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Field Camera course |
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This training introduces you to our Sony PD-170 Digital Camcorder and other equipment needed in field production. In 1 hour, learn how to set up the camcorder and operate the portable equipment. In 3 hours, you will also learn some field shooting methods and techniques. This class is a pre-requisite for renting the PD-170. |
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Intro to Video Editing |
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Intro to Video Editing teaches you the basics of video editing through hands-on practice using our Adobe Premiere editing system. In 2 hours, learn basic editing concepts such as cutting, dissolving and adding music. In 3 hours, you'll also learn how to digitize video from tape, and edit with simple effects, music and titles. In 4-5 hours, you'll gain the knowledge to edit a simple project from start to finish, including how to export your final project to DVD. |
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Intro to Video Blogging |
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This is a hands-on introductory workshop about the exciting new world of video blogging; pod casting, and related graphics and web tools. You will survey and access existing video blogs while exploring basic camera, editing and publishing techniques for your personal video blogs. Although not required, it is suggested you bring your own laptop and existing video clips for exercises. |
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Uploading Videos to the Web |
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In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn how to upload your videos to the web. We’ll guide you step-by-step to create an account on Youtube and OurMedia, upload your video to these sites, and then briefly discuss how to integrate this into your own website or blog. |
Workshops/Training Cancellation Policy
All workshops and training classes must be paid for in advance. Full refund will be given if user cancels at least one week in advance. If cancellation occurs less than one week prior to the start of the class, KMVT will retain all of the workshop fee. Reservations for workshops and trainings are not final until payment is secured.
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