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The QATV training program is now organized into two tracks: Studio Production and Field Production. Based on areas of interest, students can take the entire track or select areas of interest within the track.

Orientation to Television - A one-session introduction to QATV and the services offered, including responsibilities of membership. This class will introduce you to public access television and give you the “rules of the road.” Prerequisite for all classes.

February 2nd -- 10am
March 1st -- 10am

Studio Production

Let's Produce TV - This six-session class offers training for Studio A and Studio B productions. Students will learn how to produce a show from pre-production to production. Techniques taught include developing a treatment, a script, set design, and all crew positions (camera, audio, graphics) and how piece them together to create a program. 6 class sessions
Session #1 -- Thursday, February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and Tuesday, March 4th, 11th -- 6:30pm
Session #2 --
Monday, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, April 7th -- 6:30pm

Advanced Studio Production - Take all the lessons from studio production a step further! Learn more about how Studio A and Studio B can be used for your show! 6 class sessions -- Prerequisite: Let's Produce TV
Session #1 -- Wednesday, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, March 5th, 12th -- 6:30pm

Portable Production

Portable Production (Camcorder/ENG) - Learn how to use a digitial camcorder (Canon GL-2) and all the skills for basic field productions, then learn how to create quality video productions quickly and easily with Adobe Premiere Pro non-linear editing software. Portable Production is a hands-on class to gain a basic knowledge of QATV's camcorders and professional filming and editing techniques. 4 class sessions
Session #1 -- Tuesday, February 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th -- 6:30pm
Session #2 -- Thursday, March 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th -- 6:30pm

Advanced Non-Linear Editing (Techniques & Tools) - Want to add those bells and whistles to your show? Want to add some animation or distort your audio? Learn more ins and outs of Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5 and how to add some extra zing to your production! Prerequisite - Portable Production, 1 class session
Session #1 --Monday, February 11th -- 6:30pm

Studio/Portable Production

Advanced Audio Techniques - Need to know what microphone to use? How about where to place the microphone? Does the audio board look too confusing? Advanced Audio Techniques will go in depth so you can pick the right mic and get the best audio possible. 1 class session
Session #1-- Tuesday, March 18th -- 6:30pm

Advanced Lighting Techniques - You've produced a show but want to add some extra flare to your studio set? Out in the field and your talent just doesn't look right? Find out more tricks of the trade in this class!
Session #1 -- Tuesday, February 25th -- 6:30pm

For more information on any
class, or to register,
call 617-376-1440 or
email qatv@qatv.org.

Class sizes are limited!

Additional classes may be added upon request and popularity.