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URTV Orientation


***All members must attend***

URTV Orientation is free and open to the public. Reservations not accepted.

Every
Wednesday 6pm - 7pm  

Class begins promptly at 6pm. Be sure to arrive early to ensure admission!


-Basic Workshops-


Field Gear- Members must attend prior to reserving cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.

Tuesdays May 6, 13 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Jun. 3, 10 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Jul. 8, 15 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Aug. 5, 12 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Sep. 9, 16 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Oct. 7, 14 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Nov. 4, 11 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Dec. 2, 9 7:30pm - 9:30pm

$30 total for the workshop. Each workshop consists of two sessions scheduled on consecutive Tuesdays. Space is limited so please bring or send payment to URTV to reserve your seat.


Editing- Members must attend prior to reserving edit bays or suites.

Tuesdays Apr. 22, 29 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays May 20, 27 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Jun. 17, 24 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Jul.22, 29 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Aug. 19, 26 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Sep. 23, 30 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Oct. 21, 28 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Nov. 18, 25 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Dec. 16, 23 7:30pm - 9:30pm

$30 total for the workshop. Each workshop consists of two sessions scheduled on consecutive Tuesdays. Space is limited so please bring or send payment to URTV to reserve your seat.


Studio A- Members must attend prior to reserving studio time.

Thursdays Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursdays May 8, 15, 22, 29 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursdays Jun. 5, 12, 19, 26 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursdays Jul. 10, 17, 24, 31 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursdays Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursdays Sep. 4, 11, 18, 25 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursdays Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30 7:30pm - 9:30pm

$60 total for the workshop. Each workshop consists of four sessions scheduled on the same day in consecutive weeks. Instruction has been expanded to allow more hands-on time with the equipment. The end result being a live broadcast during the final session.

Space is limited so please bring or send payment to URTV to reserve your seat.


Studio B- Members must attend prior to reserving studio time.

Tuesdays Apr. 22, 29 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays May 20, 27 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Jun. 17, 24 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Jul. 22, 29 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Aug. 19, 26 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Sep. 23, 30 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Oct. 21, 28 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Nov. 18, 25 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays Dec. 16, 23 7:30pm - 9:30pm

$30 total for the workshop. Each workshop consists of two sessions scheduled on the same day in consecutive weeks. Space is limited so please bring or send payment to URTV to reserve your seat.


*Advanced Workshops*


Final Cut Pro- attendance requires membership, orientation and editing certification.

Fridays May TBA 6pm - 8pm

$85 total for the workshop. Each workshop consists of three sessions scheduled on the same day in consecutive weeks. Space is limited so please bring or send payment to URTV to reserve your seat.


Audio For Video- attendance requires membership and orientation.

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$85 total for the workshop. Each workshop consists of three sessions scheduled on the same day in consecutive weeks. Space is limited so please bring or send payment to URTV to reserve your seat.


*URTV Media Fest Workshops*


All Workshops Saturday, June 14. Walk-in attendance is welcome but space is limited, so email jonathon@urtv.org to reserve your seat.

Workshops FREE for Members

$10 for Non-Members

Title Level Prerequisite Time Location Instructor/Moderator
Field Audio Intermediate Field Gear cert. recommended 10 AM - Noon Studio A/ Courtyard Greg Sipes
Animation & Compositing Beginner 11 AM - 12:30 PM Edit Room Ralph Roberts
Sound for Live Bands on TV Intermediate Studio cert. recommended 11 AM - 1:00 PM Studio A John Blackwell
Studio B Panel 12:30 PM - 2 PM Hallway TBA
Intermediate Guide to Preproduction Intermediate Field gear & Studio cert. recommended 1 PM - 2:30 PM Edit Room Alison Hill
Beginner Outdoor Lighting Beginner 1 PM - 2:30 PM Courtyard TBA
Field Production Panel 2:30 PM - 4 PM Hallway TBA
48 Hour Film Project Panel 3 PM - 4 PM Edit Room Jonathon Czarny
Advanced Studio Intermediate Studio cert. required 4 PM - 6 PM Studio A Paul Snow
Podcasting Beginner 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Edit Room Michael Folliett

URTV Media Fest Course Descriptions

Sound for Live Bands on TV - Intermediate - 11:00 AM Studio A

A must for anyonethinking of working with live music in the studio. The course includes hands-on setup for the show Mount Dungeon. You will learn:

  • Types of Microphones
  • Use fo mics for instruments and vocals
  • Microphone placement and techniques
  • The mystery of the low impedence balanced line - revealed
  • How to calibrate the sound board and achieve proper levels on audio signals
  • The use of EQ, Compression, and Reverb
  • Sound checking a band and achieving a good balance of sound

This workshop will be informative to people at any level, from Beginner to Pro. URTV Studio certification is recommended but not required. URTV Members will receive first priority for registration, so sign up for your URTV membership today!

JOHN BLACKWELL, for some time considered "he Best Sound Man in Atlanta," has done sound for hundreds if not thousands of live shows, studio recordings, and TV shows over the last 40 years.

 

Guide to Preproduction - Intermediate - 1:00 PM URTV Edit Room

A good finished product in television requires excellent pre-production skills. It's imperative that a producer spend time planning before picking up a camera and going out shooting. There are ground rules in television production, just like there are in writing. By all means be creative and think outside the box - but please, don't break these rules if you're planning a documentary or any other kind of factual based programming!

Concepts covered:

  • Research
  • Iinterviewing tips
  • Shot lists
  • Crews
  • Location scouting
  • Permits
  • Networking skills
  • Preparation for studio shows
  • and more!

This workshop offers attendees simple and effective steps to achieving their goals. All it takes to bring a vision to reality is careful planning! And of course a little skill and a good idea!

Attendees should have an interest in television production and the desire to create a show. URTV Studio and Field Gear certifications are recommended but not required. The workshop focuses on factual programming and documentaries, but studio concepts are also covered.

ALISON HILL is an Emmy-nominated television producer, writer, and journalist with over ten years experience spanning two continents. Alison is also a seasoned interviewer and on-camera talent. She has produced more than 500 hours of programming, including live and taped studio discussion shows, current affairs programs, news reviews, segments, roll-ins, documentaries and entertainment programs. Her credits include PBS, BBC, Channel 4 Wales (S4C), HTV Wales (ITV 1), Zootoo.com and of course URTV! She has interviewed a diverse range of people from celebrities to politicians and activists (including Michael Moore, Jason Alexander and a member of the Baghdad City Council).

 

 

 

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Last Updated 5/5/08