Virtual Orientation Class: Free and Mandatory for New Members
Just signed up as a member? You will need to attend the virtual orientation on Zoom.us where you will learn a few things about a community media center, so everyone stays in compliance with the Federal Communications Commission rules. You have to attend an orientation before using the studio or borrowing equipment, but you are welcome to start classes before attending an orientation.
The next available virtual orientations are:
- Monday, June 12, 2023, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 6:00-7:30 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 to sign up to attend an orientation.
Radio Producer Training – One-On-One Training By Appointment
Train to use our pre-record and/or live Radio Studios with a member mentor, to create your own show through a flexible 2 hour training session.
Teen TV Studio Production Workshop
Learn TV studio production FREE in four sessions this summer! Small class sizes. Free to 12 lottery winners. For interested teens mail to ExecDir@accessSacramento.org your name, age, name of school you attend, and the track(s) you are available to attend. If you are available for both tracks, tell us; it will double your chances to get in. Only apply if you can attend all 4 sessions. Workshop attendees will be selected by lottery on June 9th.
Track 1: 4 classes, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1 – 4 pm
July 11, 13, 18 and 20th. of
Track 2: 4 classes, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1 – 4 pm
August 8, 10, 15, 17
Class Size: Six students per track
Age Range: For teens attending sophomore, junior or senior year in Fall 2023
Field Production Class
Learn how to video record using video & audio equipment from the Access Sacramento equipment lending library. You will learn three-point lighting basics, how to use high definition camcorders, tripod & audio equipment accounting for different field location conditions.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $40
Total Class Sessions: Each class consists of four (4) sessions, 3 hours each session
Cohort #7: Mondays, May 1 – May 22, 2023, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CLASS IS FULL
Cohort #8: Tuesdays, November 21 – Dec 12, 2023, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm REGISTER NOW
HD Mobile Studio Truck Production Class
Want to learn how to do the production jobs that a big crew does out in the field? This round-robin training gives you hands-on training so you can experience all crew positions. Priority placement for those who have attended the Access Sac TV Studio Production class. But available to anyone with video work experience who is a member.
Register before July 19. REGISTER NOW
Training Date: Saturday, July 29, 10 am – 3 pm (bring your lunch), location TBD Rain Date: Saturday., Aug 2, 10 am – 3 pm
TV Studio Production Class
Want to use the Access Sacramento TV studio to make your own television show? Taking this class is the first step in making this happen.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $60
Total Class Sessions: Each class consists of six (6) sessions, 3 hrs each session
Cohort #9: Mondays, June 5 – July 17, 2023, 6 – 9 pm REGISTER NOW
Cohort #10: Mondays, Oct 30– Dec 4, 2023, 6 – 9 pm REGISTER NOW
Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro Class
This class teaches basic navigation and edit functions in this popular non-linear editing software program.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $40
Total Class Sessions: Each class consists of four (4) sessions, three (3) hours each session.
Cohort #3: Tuesdays, July 11 – Aug 1, 2023, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm REGISTER NOW
Cohort #4: Tuesdays, September 5 – September 26, 2023, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm REGISTER NOW
Call the office at 916.456.8600 to sign up.
Editing in Final Cut Class
This class teaches basic navigation and edit functions in this popular non-linear editing software program.
Instructor: Matthew Gilliam
Member Cost: $40
Total Class Sessions:Each class consists of four (4) sessions, three (3) hours each session.
Cohort #2: Saturdays, June 2-June 24, 10 am – 1 pm REGISTER NOW
Call the office at 916.456.8600 to get on the wait list for the next session TBD.
Lighting for Film & Studio Workshop
This 2-day workshop covers the fundamentals of lighting design and technology. The first class includes an overview of lighting fixture types, followed by an intro to the basics of color temperature and DMX. Learn about the different types of light, their attributes, and the various sources of light available for different applications.
In the second workshop students delve deeper into lighting design concepts, covering topics such as contrast and style. Explore lighting people, including techniques for illuminating faces and bodies in different contexts. In addition, students learn about lighting in a studio setting.
The instructor is a professional Lighting Designer and Gaffer with over 35 years of experience in the theatre, film and television industry. He has worked on a variety of projects, including feature films, television, musicals, and commercials. He is passionate about teaching others about the art and craft of lighting. This is a comprehensive introduction to lighting design and technology, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to create effective and visually compelling lighting designs.
Instructor: Matthew Timoszyk
Member Cost: $40
Non-member Cost: $60
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of two sessions
Saturdays, June 10 & June 17, 10 am – 2 pm
Lighting Basics on a Budget Workshop
Do you have pro filmmaker aspirations, but no pro budget? Join us as we explore what you can do with your creativity, a local hardware store and a fist full of pesos. In this hour-long workshop, we’ll test out low budget lighting and DIY light modifiers. This class is designed to give you a solid lighting foundation to build upon with ease.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $10
Non-member Cost: $25
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of a one-hour single session.
Cohort #2: Tuesday, August 29, 2023, 6 – 8 pm REGISTER NOW
Camera Techniques For Effect Workshop
Ready to take your camera work beyond basics so you can set the mood to tell your story? Take a dive into what motivates camera movement, camera angles, and the use of the many different camera settings.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $10
Non-member Cost: $25
Total Workshop Sessions: This workshop consists of a one-hour single session.
Monday Sept 25, 2023, 6:00 – 9:00 pm REGISTER NOW
How To Make A Film Workshop
You have a script. So now what do you do? This workshop samples script breakdown, highlights scheduling, discusses managing expectation–all of the production realities for a beginner filmmaker.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $40
Non-member Cost: $50
Total Workshop Session: This workshop consists of a single three-hour session.
Saturday, May 13, 2023, 1 – 4 pm REGISTER NOW
Call the office at 916.456.8600 to sign up.
Camera Ready Make-up Basics Workshop
Bunny Stewart teaches this fun, hand-on workshop where you learn how to apply camera ready make-up. Plan on getting your make-up done and on doing another student’s make-up. This area needs more trained make-up artists on set which could be you!
Instructor: Bunny Stewart
Member Cost: $40
Non-member Cost: $50
Total Workshop Sessions: This workshop consists of a single four-hour session. Bring your lunch.
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10 am – 2 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 to sign up.
