Current Class Schedule

PRODUCTION SKILLS:

Our new Studio A class will take you through the basics of set design, lighting design camera operation, audio operation, video direction, and graphics. This custom class will will focus on YOUR show concept and develop it into a full-fledged production. All you have to do is come up with an idea, get a crew together and schedule times with the instructor.
Date & Time: By appointment - 4 sessions-2 hrs each - Min. 4 students
Instructor: Eric Sack Contact: esack@ltc.org
Fee: $25 per student

This class will show you the basics of moving things around our high-speed network, using EditShare to get content to and from the Studio A production server. At the end of the class all participants will receive an EditShare account and know how to use it. This 1-session 90-minute class is highly recommended for new and experienced producers.
Date & Time: By appointment
Instructor: Eric Sack Contact: esack@ltc.org
Fee: Free

Learn basic camera, audio, and lighting techniques, using the new equipment in Studio A. Three sessions will give you plenty of hands-on time to test your newly-acquired skills and gain the confidence to produce or crew in Studio A.
Date & Time: By Appointment - Min. 5 students
Fee: $25 (non-member $50) Contact: sbrogan@ltc.org

Learn to use our very popular & small host-operated studio. This studio can do everything studio A can, but it only takes 1 person to operate everything.
By Appointment – Min. 2 students
Instructor: Gloria Polites or Marc Duci
Fee: $25 (non-member $50) Contact: gpolites@ltc.org
mduci@ltc.org

This 2-session class will introduce you to LTC's new Sony NX5U cameras and teach you everything you need to know to begin recording your program in the field. Students will shoot a 2-5 minute short video which can then be edited at the end of the Final Cut Basics class.
Maximum class size: 8
Date & Time: Tues, May 21 & 28 - 6:00-9:00 PM
Instructor: Steve Manock
Fee: $25 (non-member $50)

This 1-session class is for current certified producers who want to switch to our new Sony NX5U camera. You'll learn the differences between the old and new cameras and how to use and care for the NX5U. You'll also learn how to move from a tape-based to a tapeless file-based workflow.
Maximum class size: 4
Date and Time: By appointment
Instructor: Steve Manock
Fee: $25 (non-member $50) Contact: smanock@ltc.org

EDITING/POST-PRODUCTION:

This 1-session class will get you jump-started so you can edit your project.
Date & Time: 1st Tuesday each month-6:00-9:00 PM (April 2, May 7, June 4)
Instructor: Peter Tsaklis
Fee: Free (non-member $25)

This 6-session class will cover basic editing with Final Cut Pro. You will work with video material supplied by the instructor, then edit your own 2–5 minute short video.
Date & Time: Thurs, May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20 – 6:00-9:00 PM
Instructor: Peter Tsaklis
Fee: $25 (non-member $50)
*Certification in both Field Camera and Final Cut Basics or Essentials required for certification as a Field Producer.

This 6-session class will cover intermediate editing with Final Cut Pro. You will work individually with video material supplied by the instructor then create a 2–5 minute short video using your new Final Cut Skills.
Date & Time: Thursday, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 - 6-9 PM
Instructor: Peter Tsaklis
Fee: $50 (non-member $75)

You expanded your Final Cut skills set in the Intermediate class. Kick it up a notch with eye-catching graphics and effects.
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8 - 6-9 PM
Instructor: Peter Tsaklis
Fee: $50 (non-member $75)

This is a 6-session practical project led by the instructor. Each student will edit a 5-minute segment to air on LTC Prerequisites: Final Cut Basics & Field Camera.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19 - 6-9 PM
Instructor: Peter Tsaklis
Fee: $50 (non-member $75)

Except for the first Tuesday of the month when he is offering Final Cut Essentials, instructor Peter Tsaklis is available in the lab every Tuesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM to answer your Final Cut questions and help you out with your Final Cut project.
There is no fee for this service to our members and students.

THE FOLLOWING FINAL CUT AND MOTION CLASSES ARE NOT OFFERED IN THE WINTER CYCLE:

You've added to your Final Cut skills set in the Intermediate class. Take it to the next level with Final Cut Advanced and show you can edit like a pro in your final project.
Date and Time: TBA
Instructor: Peter Tsaklis
Fee: $50 (non-member $75)

You've mastered Final Cut. Now you want to use it to produce that award-winning documentary or drive-it-to-the-top-of-the-charts music video. This is the class for you.
Date & Time: TBA
Instructor: Peter Tsaklis
Fee: $50 (non-member $75)

For "Final Cut Basics" graduates who have an editing project they need help completing, this class will offer one-on-one (or one-on-two*) intensive assistance.
Contact Instructor Peter Tsaklis directly to discuss your project needs.
Prerequisite: Final Cut Basics and an LTC show currently in production.
Date & Time: By Appointment
Instructor: Peter Tsaklis ptsaklis@ltc.org
Fee: Free (members only, *max. two students working on same project)

Want to create professional-looking motion graphics and visual effects for your Final Cut Project? This 6-session class will introduce you to the basics of this easy-to-use program.
Date & Time: TBA
Instructor: Peter Tsaklis
Fee: $25 (non-member $50)

You've learned the basics to making your graphics fly, spin, grow, fade, etc. Now kick it up a notch with this intermediate level course in Motion.
Date & Time: TBA
Instructor: Peter Tsaklis
Fee: $50 (non-member $75)

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PLEASE NOTE DATES HAVE CHANGED!
Learning to create, manipulate, and adjust digital images is lots of fun and lets you be more creative in editing and desktop publishing. This 4-session class will cover the basics of Photoshop.
Date & Time: Monday, April 22, 29, May 6, 13 - 6:30-8:30 PM
Instructor: Gloria Polites
Fee: $25 (non-member $50)

Scala is no longer available in Studio A to create your program graphics. This 1-session workshop will show you how to create them in Adobe Photoshop.
Date & Time: Saturday – June 22 – 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Instructor: Gloria Polites
Fee: $20 (non-members $40)

This 1-session workshop will introduce you to the MAC's easy-to-use music software. Even if you have no music training, you can create theme or background music for your show in no time. It's easy and lots of fun!
Date & Time: Saturday – June 22 – 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
Instructor: Gloria Polites
Fee: $20 (non-members $40)
**Save $10.00. Take Photoshop for TV Graphics and GarageBand Loops together for just $30 (non-members $60)

Learn the basics of one, two, or all three of these programs in Khmer.
Date & Time: By Appointment
Fee: $25 each ($50 each for non-members)
Contact: Nary Tith ntith@ltc.org

COMPUTER SKILLS:

This 1-session class is for those with little or no computer experience, starting from the basics– “Where do I turn this thing on?”--to a level where you'll be comfortable in a class that uses the MAC.
Date & Time: By Appointment
Contact: Gloria Polites gpolites@ltc.org
Fee: Free (Non-member $10)

This 1-session class introduces PC users to the MAC and its operating system. It builds on your existing computer knowledge and examines the similarities and differences between how Macs and PCs work.
Date & Time: By Appointment
Contact: Gloria Polites gpolites@ltc.org
Fee: Free (Non-member $10)

Setting up a blogging website is easier than ever, but confusing if you've never done it. If you've really wanted to blog on a topic, or even use WordPress for a website for a small business or organization, this course will give you a foundation in the terminology of WordPress, how to set up a free blog or host your own, how to find, choose, and install a template, and also tips and tricks on getting started, how to gather an audience, and how to approach blog writing. You will also be given a temporary domain name to experiment with during class.
Date & Time: TBA, please inquire if interested
Instructor: Lynne Lupien
Fee: $25 (non-member $50)

This 2-session class is an intense, comprehensive HTML/CSS class for those who are really serious about web design. It is taught using DreamWeaver, but you will be able to create your website in other programs. (4 student minimum)
Date & Time: TBA, please inquire if interested
Instructor: Lynne Lupien
Fee: $50 (non-member $75) plus $25 materials fee.