Choose from The Basics of Video Production Workshop
or The Advanced Editing Workshop
Join the experts of Videomaker magazine for 3 days of intense, comprehensive, entertaining and informational training at the Videomaker National Headquarters in beautiful Chico, California. Network with the staff and other videographers while you master everything you need to plan, shoot and edit your own professional quality videos.
The Basics of Video Production Workshop
Early Bird Prices Starting at $359
You can register for these dates here:
August 7-9,
October 9-11,
December 4-6.
Our Basic Production Workshop is oriented for beginners and is a great way to introduce someone to the world of making great video! We break the class into small groups, that create their own video projects from start to finish over a three day weekend. Get Hands-On experience with video production gear used by professional videographers. Learn the entire video process from production planning to shooting, lighting, editing and audio work. We have several workshops planned for 2009 with the dates listed above. Class size is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Friday
8:00am Workshop Intro & Orientation
8:30am Basic Camcorder Techniques
10:00am Choosing a Microphone
11:15am Basic Lighting
12:30pm Lunch Break (on your own)
1:30pm Production Planning
2:15pm Hands On Production Equipment
3:00pm Studio Shooting
5:00pm Movie Night at Videomaker!
Saturday
8:00am Studio/Location Production
12:00pm Lunch Break (on your own)
1:00pm Editing Techniques
2:00pm Editing
5:00pm Q & A with the Videomaker Editors
Sunday
8:00am Editing
12:00pm Project Screening (about an hour)
Schedule is subject to change without notice.
Advanced Editing Workshop
Early Bird Prices Starting at $459
You can register for these dates here:
August 7-9,
October 9-11,
December 4-6.
This three-day, hands on course is for students who understand the basics of video editing and want to advance their skills. Each student will work on a supplied Sony Vaio laptop, using Adobe professional editing software that will take you from the basic skills to some advanced techniques including time remapping, advanced trimming features, multi-camera editing and more. Seating is limited so register today!
Friday
8:00am Workshop Intro & Orientation
8:30am Getting Around the Software: A brief overview of the media management and editing tools of Premiere Pro CS3. Designed to familiarize he student with the common software functions that will be used in the subsequent lessons.
12:30pm Lunch Break (on your own)
1:30pm Video Editing: Editing theory and practice, using the tools above to edit a short instructional video segment, focus is on the trim view and other advanced timeline manipulation tools to get precise edits.
5:00pm Conclusion and Movie Night at Videomaker!
Saturday
8:00am Audio Editing: Using music to create moods, cutting to the beat, dialogue enhancement, noise reduction, sound effects and more. The student gains an overview on how audio editing contributes to the finished project.
12:00pm Lunch Break (on your own)
1:00pm Effects and Compositing: Using color correction, image manipulation using keyframes, green screen keying, and multicamera editing. The student will learn how subtle manipulations of color and motion can help sell their scenes.
5:00pm Q & A with the Videomaker Editors
Sunday
8:00am Multi Camera Editing and Output
12:00pm Class Ends
Due to the Hands-On nature of this course, times above are estimated and may change dependong on the group needs.

Excellent Hands-On examples of shooting video and demonstrations of video editing techniques.
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