10 Week Production Certification Series
 | CMNtv offers an incredible, 10-session training course that will teach you all the necessary skills to produce your own television program. Audio, lighting, directing, editing...it's all here. Once you're certified, all of CMNtv's equipment and staff will be at your disposal to create your "perfect" production. Just one night per week for two hours, in an open and relaxed learning environment! |
Your CMNtv Public Access experience begins with a no-obligation 90-minute orientation. Orientation provides an introduction to CMNtv and is a prerequisite for the 10-week course. Orientation is free and open to the public.
Online Registration is Now Open.
In just 10 weeks you will be certified to use:
- CMNtv’s Field Production Video Equipment
- CMNtv’s Studio Production Facility
- CMNtv’s Apple Final Cut Pro X Edit Suites
| The following equipment is available to Resident Members (for free) and Non-Resident Members (fee-based) after completion of the 10 Week Production Certification Series: | ||
| 2 Production Studios at our Troy facility | ||
| The CMNtv Main Studio is 880 sq. ft., and the CMNtv Conference Room/Studio is 728 sq. ft. Both studios have complete lighting, numerous props, flats and furniture pieces. The CMNtv Conference Room/Studio features a 6' projection screen and surround sound audio. Theatre seating (50+), or meeting style with tables (20-30). | ||
| The CMNtv Control Room | ||
| NewTek TriCaster 850 Production Studio in a Box, Mackie SR-24 channel audio mixing board | ||
| Green Room | ||
| Available for guests participating in studio shoots. | ||
| Checkout Field Equipment | ||
| For use at the location of your choice, CMNtv offers 8 Canon Vixia HFS20 Camcorders. The Vixia HFS20 native High Def 16:9 video, SD Card Recording as well as manual focus, white balance and exposure controls. BeechTek XLR Audio Adapters are available for high-quality microphone recording. | ||
| iMac Edit Suites | ||
| Each station features a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo iMac Computer, featuring Final Cut Pro X, Final Cut Express HD 4, Photoshop CS5 and Digital Juice Stock Music and Graphics library. JVC miniDV / S-VHS "combo" deck with monitor towers are available for media acquistion. | ||
| Voice Over Recording Station | ||
| Voice-over area with sound insulation panels, AKG microphone, pop filter and Centrance USB microphone port. | ||
| Mobile Production Van | ||
| Van is equipped for shoots requiring 1 to 4 cameras. Our mobile production van features a Grass Valley 110 switcher, Mackie SR-16 channel audio mixing board, AVS Graphics Titler, Slo-Mo replay deck and intercom/announcer headsets. | ||
| Dub Tower | ||
| Transfer or make copies in many tape formats. Currently supported media formats include MiniDV, DVD, S-VHS, 3/4" and Hi8mm. | ||
10 Week Production Certification Series Pricing
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
| Production Certification Series (price includes first year membership) | $75 | $375 |
Your CMNtv Public Access experience begins with a no-obligation 90-minute orientation. Orientation provides an introduction to CMNtv and is a prerequisite for the 10-week course. Orientation is free and open to the public.
Online Registration is Now Open. Register by phone call 248-589-7778
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