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.
Click Above to Register Online or call 248-589-7778
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 Express non-linear editing suites
| The following equipment is available to Resident and Resident Non-Profit members 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 VT5 computer integrated production suite, 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 6 Sony DSR-PDX10 MiniDV cameras. The PDX10 features DV SP or DVCam recording, XLR audio inputs, native 16:9 video, as well as manual shutter, white balance and exposure controls. | ||
| iMac Edit Suites | ||
| Each station features a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo iMac Computer, featuring Final Cut Express HD 4 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 | ||
| Vans is equipped for shoots requiring 1 to 5 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 - NPO | Non-Resident - NPO | |
| Production Certification Series | $75 | $200 |
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.
Click Above to Register Online or call 248-589-7778
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