Orientation
This is a FREE class open to all Columbia residents and organizations. Participants learn about the purpose and history of public access television, access services available at CAT and the policies and procedures of our organization.
Where: CAT Edit Suite
When: Calendar
How: RSVP
Studio Production
Every shoot in Studio B is a FREE, hands-on training session. Newcomers are most welcome! Anyone in Columbia can join CAT and be the Director, Audio Engineer, Camera Operator, Graphic Designer of a CAT shoot.
Where: CAT Studio B
When: Calendar
How: RSVP
Field Equipment Certification
This free lecture class is required before you can check out CAT field equipment.
Where: CAT Office
When: Calendar
How: RSVP
Field Production
Another FREE hands on training opportunity.
Participate in a real on-location shoot. We will be filming community events, including sports, parades, picnics, political forums, live music, and extreme weather!
Where: CAT Office
When: Calendar
How: RSVP
Producers' Workshop
An open forum hosted by CAT staff. A chance to ask production questions, critique footage, meet other CAT members, etc. Free.
Where: CAT Office
When: Calendar
How: RSVP
Editing with Final Cut Pro
Learn the basics of Final Cut Pro through hands-on training: importing footage, making cuts and transitions, adding music, inserting titles and credits, exporting to mini-DV tape or DVD-R. Upon completion of this 3-hour course, you will be certified to use the iMacs in CAT's Editing Suite.
Three students per class.
Where: CAT Edit Suite
When: Calendar (24 hour notice required)
Cost: $35
How: RSVP or use Paypal above.
Editing with Adobe Premiere
Learn the basics of Adobe Premiere Pro through hands-on training: importing footage, making cuts and transitions, adding music, inserting titles and credits, exporting to mini-DV tape or DVD-R. Upon completion of this 3-hour course, you will be certified to use the Windows PCs in CAT's Editing Suite.
Where: CAT Edit Suite
When: Upon Request
Cost: $35
How: RSVP or use Paypal above.
Post-Production With After Effects
Learn the basics of Adobe After Effects through hands-on training: learn what keyframes and layers are and get comfortable with the interface while learning how to manipulate images with keyframes and effects, mask still and moving images, and how to animate text. Finally, learn how to render your project for use in Final Cut Pro.
Have something specific in mind? Let us know and we'll gear the course towards your needs!
Where: CAT Edit Suite
When: Upon Request
Cost: $35
How: RSVP or use Paypal above.
Reserving Studio B
Studio B is one of the largest production studios in the state of Missouri, and it is yours to use. In the last year, we have given Studio B an overhaul: new lights, cameras, switcher, deck, soundboard, PA, live stage, microphones, and a chroma green wall.
Any CAT member can reserve studio time and produce their own show. If you'd like to reserve Studio B, please contact us.
