Video Production Classes and Workshops at PACTV

There are many opportunities to learn and create at PACTV. To get started, take an Orientation session to find more about PACTV, learning opportunities, volunteering, policies, procedures, and more.  You will also get a tour of our facility.  The next Orientation session will be held on March 7th in the PACTV Gallery/Conference Room from 6:00-7:00pm.  Orientation is free and you do not need to register for orientation.  We do ask that you be at PACTV at 6pm if you want to attend.  PACTV is located at 4 Collins Avenue, Plymouth MA (in the Plymouth Industrial Park).

Once you have attended Orientation and wish to become a member you may do so.  See the Membership Information page for more information.  We will certify you for Orientation and sign you up for any additional classes you would like to attend. 

Most single classes are $20, while a series of one or several classes is $40.  Complete a registration form (see above) and either bring in or mail it with your class fee (if applicable) to PACTV, 4 Collins Avenue, Plymouth MA 02360.  We accept cash or check.  Members who are not able to afford class fees may volunteer at PACTV to earn "credits" towards PACTV classes.  For more information, please call Carol McGilvray at (508) 830-6999.

Whether you want to help others create television, choose to volunteer or want to create your own show, we want to help you!  Please email any questions to Carol McGilvray, Membership Coordinator at carolm@pactv.org or call her at (508) 830-6999.

Orientation

Sessions: 1

Orientation is a mandatory pre-requisite for all production classes at PACTV. The orientation session is intended to give new and prospective members an overview of rules and operating procedures at PACTV, and understanding of classes and opportunities at PACTV, as well as a tour of PACTV.

Orientations are scheduled monthly, for the upcoming dates and times, email Carol by clicking here.

The next Orientation session will be held on:

Wednesday, March 7th from 6:00-7:30pm

Orientation is free

Camcorder Certification

This class will train the student in basic camcorder skills and provide an orientation to the Canon VIXIA HF200, disc based HD camera.

Choose one class from the following:

Thursday, February 9th 6:00-8:30pm

Tuesday, March 6th 6:00-8:30pm

Pre-requisite: Orientation, PACTV Membership & completed Registration Form

Class Fee: $20                           Instructor:        Dustin Fleming           Class Size:    6

Location:   PACTV Gallery                                                                      # of classes: 1

For more information, email Carol by clicking here.

Location Audio

This workshop will offer enhanced audio techniques that include; working with portable audio mixers, boom mics, and other audio sources for those more demanding location shoots.

This class is usually scheduled by appointment, however we are holding a class on February 23rd from 6-9pm.  If you are interested in attending, please email Carol McGilvray for more information by clicking here.

Pre-requisite: Orientation, PACTV Membership, completed Registration Form & Camcorder Certification (or proven experience with a digital video camera)

Class Fee: $20                           Instructor:        Dustin Fleming           Class Size:    6

Location:   PACTV Gallery                                                                      # of classes: 1

Location Lighting

This workshop will offer basic lighting techniques for interior remote locations.

This class is usually scheduled by appointment, however we are holding a class on February16th from 6-9pm.  If you are interested in attending, please email Carol McGilvray for more information by clicking here.

Pre-requisite: Orientation, PACTV Membership, completed Registration Form & Camcorder Certification (or proven experience with a digital video camera)

Class Fee: $20                           Instructor:        Dustin Fleming           Class Size:    6

Location:   PACTV Gallery                                                                      # of classes: 1      

Adobe Premiere Intro

This series explores basic non-linear editing techniques with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5. Students will learn to make edit choices, create titles, edit audio and author their projects to DVD and formats for the web.

The Standard Series will be held on February 21st, 28th, March 6th and 13th from 6-9pm in the PACTV Training Lab.  This series is for students who are have some experieince with creating multimedia on a PC.  The class fee is $40.

For more information email Carol by clicking here.

Pre-requisite: Orientation, PACTV Membership, completed Registration Form & Camcorder Certification (or proven experience with a digital video camera)

Adobe Photoshop for Video

This series is comprised of two 3-hour classes specifically intended for the non-linear editor who wants to utilize the power of Photoshop CS5.5 to enhance their productions.  This course will guide you through the basics of importing, manipulating digital artwork and photos for use in your projects. 

This series will be held on Thursday, February 9th and 16th from 6:00-9:00pm

• Pre-requisite: Orientation, PACTV Membership, completed Registration Form & Adobe Premier Intro

  Class Fee: $40                           Instructor:       Dan Rodriguez            Class Size:    6

  Location:   PACTV Training Room                                                          # of classes: 2     

Studio A - Crew Series -

This class will provide students with a series of certifications on the key components of a studio production. Members will be certified to act as crew on a show in PACTV's Studio A. 

This series started on January 24th and was full.  If you are interested in attending this class we can put your name on the class waiting list.  Please email carolm@pactv.org.

Pre-requisite: Orientation, PACTV Membership, and completed Registration Form.

Class Fee: $40                           Instructor:        Dustin Fleming           Class Size:    6

Location:   Control A and Studio A                                                        # of classes: 4      

Studio A - Lighting

This class is intended for students who are interested in learning about the lighting in Studio A. 

This class will be held on Tuesday, February 21st from 6:00-9:00pm

• Pre-requisite: Orientation, PACTV Membership, completed Registration form and Studio A Crew

  Class Fee: $20                           Instructor:       Dan Rodriguez            Class Size:    6

  Location:   Studio A                                                                              # of classes: 1     

Studio A - Directing

This series is intended for students who are interested in learning how to become a multi-camera director.

This class will be held on Tuesday, February 28th and Tuesday, March 6th from 6:00-9:00pm

• Pre-requisite: Orientation, PACTV Membership, completed Registration form and Studio A Crew

  Class Fee: $20                           Instructor:       Dan Rodriguez            Class Size:    6

  Location:   Studio A                                                                              # of classes: 1     

Studio B Series

This series will provide students with a series of certifications on the key components of a studio production in PACTV's Studio B.  Studio B utilizes fixed lighting and a fixed set suitable for a talk-show format.  Students will learn how to operate the robotic cameras. This series is comprised of four workshops. Due to remodeling that is taking place in Studio B the dates have recently changed.

This series will be held on:

Saturday, February 25th  11:00-2:00pm

Saturday, March 3rd 11:00-2:00pm

Saturday, March 10th  11:00-2:00pm

• Pre-requisite: Orientation, PACTV Membership and completed Registration Form

  Class Fee: $40                           Instructor:       Dustin Fleming            Class Size:    5

  Location:   Studio B                                                                              # of classes: 3     

How to Get Your Video Online

This one-session workshop will teach students how to encode and export their shows to blip tvl Facebook, youtube and more

Pre-requisite: Orientation, PACTV Membership, Digital Camcorder experience and completed Registration Form.

Class Fee: $20                           Instructor:       Donna Rodriguez           Class Size:    6

Location:   PACTV Training Room                                                             # of classes: 1      

This class is scheduled by appointment.  To sign up or for more information, please email Carol by clicking here

How to Create a Video Slideshow

This one-session workshop will teach students how to create a video slideshow eaily using Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe Encore.

Pre-requisite: Orientation, PACTV Membership, Digital Camcorder experience, Adobe Premier Intro and completed Registration Form.

Class Fee: $20                                Instructor:       Donna Rodriguez           Class Size:    6

Location:   PACTV Gallery                                                                              # of classes: 1      

This class is scheduled by appointment.  To sign up or for more information, please email Carol by clicking here

Live Green Screen Workshop

This workshop will offer basic Green Screen techniques for use with a virtual set or backdrop for productions in Studio A.

This workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 13th from 6:00-9:00pm.

Pre-requisite: Orientation, PACTV Membership, Studio A Crew Series and completed Registration Form.

Class Fee: $20                                Instructor:      Dustin Fleming               Class Size:    6

Location:   Studio A                                                                                     # of classes: 1      

Adobe After Effects Intro

Adobe After Effects Cs5.5 is the world's most popular composition and effects program.  This course teaches you the skills you need to work efficiently with Adobe After Effects Sreative Suite 5.5 to create digital compositives and smooth 2-D animations, spectacular text/title effects and elaborate special effects..

This workshop will be held from 6:00-9:00pm on:

February 15th

February 22nd

February 29th

March 7th

Pre-requisite: Orientation, PACTV Membership, a completed Registration Form and demonstrative experience and skills with Adobe premier and/or approval of Training Coordinator. Email drod@pactv.org for more information or with questions.

Class Fee: $40                                Instructor:      Jeff Buoncristiano &              Class Size:    6

Location:   PACTV Training Room                            Dan Rodriguez                      # of classes: 4