Focused Lessons:

Advanced Editing:

This hands-on course is for students who understand the basics of video editing and want to advance their skills. Each student will work on an editing program on a supplied Sony laptop, that will take you beyond the basics skills and into some advanced techniques including compositing, complex graphics and titles, filter effects, color effects, layered mixed audio and sound sweetening. Due to computer access, this hands-on class is limited in number. Due to the level of skill needed in this class, we will not be teaching beginner techniques and only those with a basic skill level of non-linear editing should attend. Attendees will use Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 video editing software.

Vidcast Production:

Everyone is making vidcasts; from huge studios to neighborhood kids who want to deliver video content online. This intensive lesson takes you through each aspect of the process, including technical details on compression and RSS feeds. The class will create a podcast in a hands-on environment with each student using a provided Sony laptop. Our instructor will walk you through the complete process from getting started to uploading the podcast to the internet by the end of the day. Attendees will use Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 video editing software.

Audio Mixing:

If you're just tweaking your video for a finished look, you're leaving out half your production value. Audio post production is where you create and refine the emotional impact of your scene. Blending your voice, music and sound effects together to make an immersive track that draws your audience into the story you're telling. Using individually provided Sony laptops, students will create their own rich soundtracks for the supplied video scene, and learn valuable techniques, both aesthetic and technical for creating impressive soundscapes. Attendees will use Adobe Soundbooth CS3 audio editing software

3-DAY Basic Production Workshop:

Our popular Chico-based workshop is now going on the road! Spend three days leaning with the editors and writers of Videomaker Magazine! Videomaker Workshops provide you with the opportunity to meet the pros and explore all elements of video production. Each session holds about 15 people and focuses on a specific aspect of video production. Whether you're a beginning-to-intermediate videographer, an advanced user looking to brush up on your skills, or just someone who want to gain a solid understanding of the basics of video production, attending this event is a must! Lectures will cover the fundamental techniques of shooting, mixing, editing and lighting. You will start each day with a one-hour seminar on the tasks of the day, then break into groups to make a video. Production Planning on day one, Shooting on day 2, and Editing on day 3, you will end the weekend with a finished video that you will share with other groups and upload to YouTube using video, audio, lighting and editing equipment provided by Videomaker, however you are invited to bring your own camera to shoot BTS (Behind the Scenes) of you're group's production. Sign up today as this class is sure to fill up fast! Attendees will use Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 video editing software.

Over 30 Seminars to choose from.