Here at Community Access Media, we teach people how to produce a variety of media content, we lend our equipment, facility, and our expertise, and we put their programs on Channel 1021 on Spectrum, Channel 2 on VNET Fiber TV, and online at camerie.org.
After attending an orientation, members have the opportunity to gain experience in many ways. We offer classes, workshops and seminars to enhance your production skills.
Members can also practice their skills at the summer festivals such as Celebrate Erie and Erie's Blues & Jazz Festival. Community Access Media also hosts political forums and various events throughout the year in our Production Studio.
In order to: |
You must have completed… |
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| Reserve the CAM Studio | HD Studio |
| Check out a Digital Camera | Digital Photography |
| Record on the Green Screen | Green Screen Basics |
| Check out a Wireless Microphone | HD Field Camera and Audio |
| Reserve the Podcasting Studio | Podcast Studio |
| Serve on a crew for another producer | The appropriate certification for the crew position |
Class |
CAM Jam - Orientation (Free Information Session and Experience LIVE Recording) |
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| Date | January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 12, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2 |
| Time | 5:00 p.m. (All other classes begin at 5:00 p.m. and run from one to two hours depending on topic and class size.) |
| Description | Find out the basics about Community Access Media, including how to join, what it costs, what you can produce, the basic rules, and most importantly, how to get started. |
Class |
HD Studio, a one day (3-hour) workshop (Included in Membership) |
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| Time | 5:00 p.m. for weekdays; 9:30 a.m. for Saturdays |
| 1 | HD Cameras and Lighting -- Functional elements of studio cameras, composition, director commands, lighting for video |
| 2 | Audio, Graphics and HD Video Switching -- Demonstrate and interact with studio audio equipment. Understand the video switcher and basic three-camera studio recording. Learn to record video and audio for your production plus character generation and graphics. |
| 3 | Production Techniques, Hands-on Project and Assessment -- Focus on planning/producing a collaborative project. Take a written exam with the expectation of completing 75% correctly. Collaboratively produce a 10-15 minute video |
Class |
HD Field Camera and Audio ($15 fee) |
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| Date | January 28, March 30, May 19, July 15, September 28, December 11 |
| Prerequisite | Successful completion of HD Studio class |
| Time | 5:00 p.m. for weekdays; 10:00 a.m. for Saturdays |
| Description | This class will discuss using our HD Field Cameras to create enhanced programming. A complete step-by-step instruction on the features and functions of the Panasonic AG-AC30PJ. Field Audio with the Azden 310-ULH and PRO-XD wireless microphones will be taught. This class will aid the beginner to novice producer with HD field filming. |
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Basics of Video Editing |
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| Date | Scheduled 1-on-1 or during a group class on: February 25 , May 27, October 19 |
| Prerequisite | Successful completion of HD Studio class or HD Field Camera class |
| Time | 5:00 p.m. |
| Description | This class will discuss using our HD editing software to create programming and enhance studio projects. A thorough step by step instruction on the Adobe Premier CC's features and functions to aid the beginner to novice producer. Basic editing techniques and helpful hints will be discussed. |
Class |
Green Screen (Included in Membership) |
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| Date | April 7 , July 24 |
| Prerequisite | Successful completion of HD Studio class |
| Time | 5:00 p.m. |
| Description | Description: This course will provide you with a step by step guide of using Green Screen technology to enhance your video productions. |
Class |
Podcast Studio (Included in Membership) |
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| Date | January 21, March 9, May 4, June 12, August 5, September 14, October 9, November 30 |
| Prerequisite | Successful completion of HD Studio class |
| Time | 5:00 p.m. for weekdays; 10:00 a.m. for Saturdays |
| Description | Do you have what it takes to host your own podcast? Explore the do's and don’ts of getting a podcast off the ground and learn how to set up the recording studio in CAM podcast booth. |
Class |
Be A YouTuber (Included in Membership) |
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| Date | April 27 and September 29 |
| Prerequisite | Successful completion of HD Studio class |
| Time | 5:00 p.m. |
| Description | In this introductory class you'll learn the basics for creating professional YouTube videos, identifying an online target audience, and building your online brand presence on YouTube. |
Class |
Digital Photography (Included in Membership) |
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| Date | February 20, April 10, June 26, August 17, November 9 |
| Prerequisite | Successful completion of HD Studio class |
| Time | 10:00 a.m. |
| Description | This course will teach you the most important functions and techniques of digital photography that will give you the confidence to use your DSLR correctly and help you take the perfect shot every time. |