Field Production Track

Single Camera Production
This track is for people planning to produce programs using a single camera in the field.  Examples: event coverage, gathering b-roll, documentary filmmaking, man on the street, on location interviews, etc.

Access 102: Basic Camera  
Dates: Second Tuesday of each Month @ 6:30PM
Cost: $30 for members, $15 for limited income members
Instructor: Ed Sanders
Become certified on the PD 170 and DSR 250.In this class you will learn how to utilize the tripod, the Sony DSR 250 and its features and the Sony PD 170 and its features. This class is required to utilize SPNN cameras to produce your program.

Access 103: Basic Editing
Dates: Date: call for dates and times
Cost: $30 for members, $15 for limited income members
Instructor Ed Sanders
This is a 2 hour class on learning the basics of Final Cut Express.  FCE is the more advanced non linear edit system for Macintosh. We will teach you how to import video, add titles, and take advantage of Final Cut’s multiple audio and video tracks in order to create a very professional looking video.

Access 104: Field Lighting Class
Date: Date: call for dates and times
Cost is $30
Instructor: Ed Sanders
Learn the basics of three point lighting.  This class will cover the safety issues regarding light, will talk about each of SPNN’s light kits, what is in them, how to use them safely and in which situations they should be used. If you want to utilize SPNN’s light kits you need to take this class.

Access 204:Interview Lighting Workshop
Date: call for dates and times
Cost: $25
Instructor: Maria Tototzintle
Pre-requisite: Field Lighting Class
Learn to record professional looking and well lit interviews for your next project. In this class you will learn how to utilize lights and accessories available at SPNN to create great looking interviews full of color and texture.  We will cover 3 point lighting and learn how gels, dimmers, cookies and reflectors can give you a large amount of creativity and flexibility.  This is a great class for beginners!

Access 201: FIELD AUDIO WORKSHOP-
Date: July 9 @ 6:30 PM
Cost is $25 for members, $40 Non Members
Instructor: Todd Berntson
They say people can be more forgiving of bad looking video but bad audio makes a video even harder to watch.  In this two hour workshop you will learn the basics of what type of mic to use depending on which situation you are in.  Instructor Todd Berntson will offer in class hands on demos that will give you a better understanding of which microphone to use and when.  Todd Berntson has experience with all aspects of production including script writing, direction, location audio, cinematography and editing. 

201- Advanced Camera
Date: call for dates and times
Instructor: Ed Sanders
Learn the more advanced functions of the digital cameras.

Access 300: COPYRIGHT & RELEASE FORM WORKSHOP
Date: July 23 @ 6:30 PM
Cost is $25 for members, $40 Non Members
Instructor: Kenneth Kunkle
What is a copyright and how does it affect you?  Are you currently having your interview subjects sign release forms for your video projects?  This two hour workshop will introduce you to ways to protect your work and protect yourself on your future video projects.  Kenneth Kunkle of Kunkle Law Office will go over common questions many creative people have concerning protection of their work and offer suggestions on how to protect yourself with the use of release forms.  Kunkle is a Minnesota lawyer and a graduate of Hamline University School of Law.  Kunkle has been providing legal services to the Twin Cities business community, and focuses on issues affecting the technology, graphic and fine arts, and entertainment (music, film, and publishing) industries.