Classes

The CMC offers the following classes to Up North 2 Producers.  Scheduled classes are shown at left.  Call 231-929-3696 to register. 

Producer Orientation

Cost:  Free

This class will get you acquainted with the Up North 2's facilities, cablecast rules and regulations, and options for content development.  Upon completion of this class, you may submit programs for cablecasting on Up North 2*.  Scheduled on a regular basis, this class meets once for approximately 2 hours.

*Note: In addition to completing the Orientation class, you must also be a resident of a participating municipality or a Northwest Michigan Community Media Center member to submit programs.

Field Producer Certification

Cost:  $60/person ($50/CMC Member)

Prerequisite: Producer Orientation

This course will prepare you to create your own video content using cameras, microphones, lighting and editing equipment available from Up North 2. You will learn how to operate equipment and get practice in developing your own video content for cablecast.  Upon completion of this class you will be certified to check out all Up North 2 field production equipment and use the video editing suites.  This class is scheduled regularly and requires a total of 8 hours, usually meeting 2 hours for each of 4 meetings. You must attend all 4 sessions (or make arrangements to make up a session) in order to become certified.

Field Producer Refresher

Cost:  $25/person ($15/CMC Member)

This class meets once for approximately 2 to 3 hours, depending on need. In this period, Producers from the old tctv2 or other locations will be reacquainted with video production equipment, learn some of the latest techniques, and receive a refresher on the rules and regulations that apply to cablecast video productions. People who successfully complete this class may be certified as Up North 2 Field Producers.

Studio Producer Certification

Cost:  $40/person ($30/CMC Member)

Prerequisite: Producer Orientation

This class is designed to help Producers get up to speed quickly in the use of the Up North 2 Studio and Control Room, including remote camera control, sound mixing, titling and special effects, and lighting. This class will help Producers become effective in Up North 2's Studio and in working with similar equipment in other community locations (e.g., township meeting rooms). Upon completion of this class you will be certified to use the Up North 2 studio for your own projects.  This class is scheduled occasionally and meets for 3 hours.

Digital Video Editing

Cost:  $40/person ($30/CMC Member)

Editing is an integral part of the process of making a video.  Class participants will learn the basics, and gain enough knowledge to fearlessly begin to edit program their programs.  Topics include settings and preferences, capturing, working with clips and working with the timeline.  This will be a hands-on class using Adobe Premiere Elements, but what you learn can be applied to any editing software.

Lighting for Video

Cost:  $25/person ($15/CMC Member)

Lighting is sometimes challenging but can make a huge difference in the look and feel of your video.  This 2-hour session will introduce you to the basics-both with a lighting kit and tricks that can help you with foamcore or reflectors.