Certified Producer

Independent Producer

Organizational Producer/Agent

Non-Resident Producer

This workshop is required for any person who wants to produce programs at People TV. Included is a history of public access, workshops that are offered, requirements for certification and rules, regulations and responsibilities for people using the equipment and facilities of People TV.

The Introduction to Community Television Workshop is a prerequisite to all the workshops offered. People interested in participating in future workshops or producing a television program using People TV facilities must successfully complete this course. The Introduction to Community Television workshop offers an overview of public access in Atlanta and instruction in television studio production and control room operation.

Students learn the basics of shot composition, camera movements, audio, technical direction, graphics, studio lighting, studio directing and floor management. Students who successfully complete this workshop including a written and practical exam as well as a minimum number of hours crewing on People TV productions will receive People TV certification and will become a certified People TV Community Producer.

The Proficiency examination process is designed for anyone with commercial video or television production experience from another access center, college, university, or technical school. Residents and/or non-residents are welcome to apply. Participants who successfully pass the proficiency exam will, in lieu of the Introduction to Community Television workshop, receive People TV certification and becomes a certified People TV Community Producer.

The Digital Video Camera workshop is designed for students interested in shooting in DV and Mini DV tape formats. Students will receive hands on experience in digital camera operation including camera white and black balancing, use of camera filters, adjusting back focus, digital camera terminology, audio, low light camera operation, camera set-up and breakdown techniques, internal character generator, shutter adjustments, proper storage and professional camera operation. A proficiency examination is given at the end of the workshop and People TV certification is given to each student successfully completing this course. Enrollment is limited to six students per workshop.

This is an introduction workshop for digital editing. I-MOVIE is a MacIntosh based computer system offering an easy learning curve to people with minimal computer programming knowledge. Students will learn important skills including video capturing, timeline applications, applying transitions, audio mixing, creating titles and exporting video. Students will be required to pass a written exam and create a video project that demonstrates their proficiency in I-Movie Non-Linear Editing techniques. Once People TV certified, those students interested in advanced non-linear editing can take the Final Cut Pro Non-Linear Editing class.

The Final Cut Pro Non-Linear Editing workshop is perfect for people with knowledge of A/B Roll analog editing and other non linear editing systems like I-MOVIE, ADOBE PREMIERE and AVID. It is a MacIntosh based computer system that teaches how to create scratch disks, video batch capturing, timeline applications, applying transitions, audio mixing, creating titles and exporting video. Students will be required to pass a written exam and create a video project that demonstrates their proficiency in Final Cut Pro Non-Linear Editing techniques.

The Final Cut Pro Non Linear Editing Advanced level workshop is perfect for students who are proficient in Final Cut Pro Non Linear editing but seeking to enhance their knowledge using advanced techniques. Students will learn how to color correct video images, apply chroma key filters, key frame editing, creating edit decision list, picture in a picture, working with moving backgrounds, applying audio filters, creating Quicktime video files and exporting finished projects. Each student is required to pass a written examination and create a video project that demonstrates their advanced proficiency in Final Cut Pro Non Linear Editing techniques.

This is a course designed to combine the two Final Cut Pro courses (Entry Level and Advanced) for those individuals not interested in learning television studio production. The Introduction to Community Television studio course is not required and the certification is for becoming a certified People TV Editor and not a People TV Producer. Certification in this course gives you access to the editing suites only. The two non linear editing courses are offered at a package price and prior to registration this option must be discussed and approved with the Director of Education Services.

This course is for individuals interested in location camera shoot and editing. It is designed for those people that are not interested in learning television studio production. The Introduction to Community Television studio course is not required and certification is for Mini DV Camera and Non Linear editing, not a People TV Producer. Certification grants access to location equipment and People TV editing facilities. Both courses are offered as a package price and prior to registration this option must be discussed and approved with the Director of Education Services.

From time to time, supplemental workshops, open to the producers and the public, are offered. These workshops may include lighting, script writing, on camera talent, graphics and legal issues. A nominal fee may be charged.

This workshop is for anyone who has become certified to produce at People TV but requires additional training to achieve the required level of technical competency as determined by People TV staff. A fee will apply.