considering fall and winter workshops 09/10

Here are some of the workshops we are considering for Fall and Winter. If you have a suggestion or an request for a workshop please let me know. If you would like to give a workshop in an area where you have some expertice phone or email me and we will discuss who, what, when and why!
Not all of these workshops/seminars will be offered so your feedback, either by email or on the tech blog is really appreciated.
Cost for the 2.5 hr semiar programs will be $5, cash or volbucks. Cost for other programs will be announced. Scholarships requests and/or payment with volbucks will be considered but will depend on program costs.
Programs like EcoDoc and Experiment are offered in additon to these workshops and Cat is putting together a schedule of artist talks and presentation programs.

Activist Video Workshop (1 Day)
Richard Boyce, environmentalist, anctivist and filmmaker presents a half day workshop on activist filmmaking. Beyond making documentaries, Richard has used video and media to motivate, in court cases and as part of activist strategy
Basic colour correction    (2.5 hours)
Intro to the colour wheel and some basic colour correction techniques in FCP and FCExpress
Basics of Audio (3 parts x 2.5 hours)
A Three Part Course. Part 1 is the Theory of Sound and How We Hear. Part 2 is practical focusing in sound gathering and micing techniques. Part 3 concentrates on some post production tools found in Final Cut
Blender (multiple sessions) (Doug Jones) (this workshop will be starting in July)
An ongoing exploration of the professional level animation program Blender. Part demonstration and part mutual support, participants meet twice a month to lean and discuss Blender techniques
Blogs and podcasts (2.5 hours)
learn to blog and podcast video and audio using the popular free services of WordPress and Blip TV as well as YouTube
Burning Music, Data and DVDs    (2.5 hours)
Learn the differences between data and playback DVDs and CDs and how to create burn them in a Mac environment
FCP – compositing    (2.5 hours)
get started layering and compositing special effects in your video
FCP – the Motion Tab    (2.5 hours)
Understanding the motion tab and how you can us it to manipulate your video including croping, distorion, time remaping (slow and fast motion) and more.
FCP – Video Filters    (2.5 hours)
Get acquainted with the diversity of Video Filter special effects in Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express
FCP Tips and Tricks – Scott Amos    (2.5 hours)
tips, tricks and techniques from one of Victoria’s most prolific filmmakers, Scott Amos
Final Cut Pro comprehensive
Meeting one evening a week for ten to thirteen weeks (or intensively over 2 weekends) this course will cover the official Apple approved Final Cut text
Interview Techniques(2.5 hours)
A one evening seminar on how to get the best from your interviewees
Intro to Final Cut
A one day seminar specially designed to give you the basic tools you need to get started in FCP. From importing your footage to basic editing to exporting your project back to tape or for the internet
Intro to Live Type
a two hour introductory seminar designed to get you started creating professional looking titles in the Live Type program
Intro to Motion
a two hour introductory seminar designed to get you started creating professional looking motion special effects
Intro to Soundtrack and Audio processing    (2.5 hours)
An introduction to the integrated audio finishing program Soundrack with the emphasis on “roundtripping” in FCP, noise reduction and sound processing
Lighting and Cinematography with Cyrus Block
Cinematograher Cyrus Block picks topics from his wide ranging experience as a cinematograher from lighting techniques to camera lenses and filters.
Mini Doc one (or two) day workshop
Start with a story idea in the morning. Refine it, shoot it and edit it for the “6 o’clock news”. A 3-7 min mini doc. One day of high pressure or 2 days for a little more consideration
MN Cameras & basic techniques    (2.5 hours)
White Balance, focus, gain and iris. Learn about MediaNet cameras and some some basic shooting techniques
MN lights and basic techniques    (2.5 hours)
Learn about some basic lighting techniques and become familiar with MediaNet’s lights
MN mics and Techniques    (2.5 hours)
Learn basic micing techniques and mic differences while becoming familiar with MediaNet’s array of mics
Motion comprehensive
A Multi Week program using the Apple approved text to become a confidant user of Apple’s Motion program
Multi cam in FCP    (2.5 hours)
Discover the editing advantage of using multi cam techniques when you  are shooting with multiple cameras
New Members    (2.5 hours)
all new members must attend this orientation about MediaNet, MediaNet equipment proceedures and some basic equipment safety
Preparing and using Photos in FCP    (2.5 hours)
Take your photos into iPhoto, photoshop or the photo editor of your choice maximize them for FCP. Use the Ken Burns effect or crop and distort them in FCP/E
Soundtrack comprehensive
A Multi Week program using the Apple approved Text to become a confidant user of Apple’s sound finishing  program Soundtrack