Classes

To register for classess, call 231-929-4188.
Pre-registration is required.

Producer Orientation

Cost: Free

This class is the first step for everyone who wishes to submit content for UpNorth TV. During orientation you will get acquainted with our facilities, equipment, rules and regulations, and options for content development. At the end of orientation and after you register as a member, you will be deemed a certified Producer and may submit programs for UpNorth TV. This class is scheduled on a regular basis and meets once for approximately 2 hours.

Field Producer Certification

Cost: $60/person

Prerequisite: Producer Orientation

This course will prepare you to use our cameras, microphones, lighting and editing software. You will learn how to operate equipment and develop your own video content for cablecast. Upon completion of this class you will be deemed a certified Field Producer and may borrow our production equipment and use the video editing suites. This class is scheduled regularly and requires a total of 8 hours, usually meeting 4 hours for each of 2 sessions. You must attend all sessions (or make arrangements to make up a session) in order to become certified.

Studio Producer Certification

Cost: $40/person

Prerequisite: Producer Orientation

This class is designed to help you get up to speed quickly in the use of our studio and control room. You will learn skills in remote camera control, sound mixing, titling and special effects, and lighting that may also be applied to working with similar equipment in other community locations (e.g., township meeting rooms). Upon completion of this class, you will be deemed a certified Studio Producer and may use our studio for your own projects. This class is scheduled occasionally and meets for 3 hours.

Nonlinear Editing Producer Certification

Cost: $40/person

Prerequisite: Producer Orientation

This class is intended as an introductory or refresher to nonlinear editing.  Upon completion of this 4 hour workshop producers will be able to use the video editing suites.