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Topic: Where to learn video/film production/editing?
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| salsera | Posted – 11/19/2007 6:41:38 PM | show profile I'm a writer for a small publishing company (print and online) in New York. The company seems to be moving toward more video and television. I've noticed that many magazines and even non-profits organizations are moving in the same direction, so I've started to think it's in my best interest to pick up some basic digital production and editing skills if I want to stay in the wonderful world of media. I know SVA in NYC has continuing ed classes in film/video production. Any other places in NYC that should consider? And which programs (Flash, Final Cut Pro, etc.) are the essential ones to know? |
| TVchick | Posted – 11/20/2007 10:17:22 AM | show profile It would be very good for you to know Final cut Pro. i would check with Apple stores--I bet they'd know where you can take classes. also, try TekServe. They'd know about classes too. |
| Potluckcraft | Posted – 11/20/2007 3:34:22 PM | show profile | email poster I second TekServe for valuable information, and I also think SVA might be a good place to get a well-rounded brush-up on video production. As far as editing goes, I'd like to suggest The Edit Center: http://www.theeditcenter.com/. I guess depending on how you wanted to approach it, you could also get a friend with Final Cut to teach you the basics and then try to make some videos on your own. That's the guerrilla way, but I do think a lot can be learned by simply doing. Hey, by the way, I have to ask, any chance your small publishing company would be interested in hiring a published author/video producer who is proficient in Final Cut? Sorry, I'm a desperate job seeker. Good luck! |
| Potluckcraft | Posted – 11/20/2007 3:39:37 PM | show profile One more thing... Did you see this post from the video forum below? carpdm1026 Posted ? 10/15/2007 5:06:07 PM | show profile I just finished a 3-day Final Cut Pro 101 editing course at FMC (Future Media Concepts) in NY. The facility is respected by well-known companies. In fact, you'll find a lot of students are sent there by their companies. The courses aren't cheap but worth it and media orgs know the school. (I should get paid for this plug.) |
| DQ102 | Posted – 11/21/2007 2:54:53 PM | show profile The best, most inexpensive place to take courses is the non-profit DCTV. They have courses ranging from production to editing. I have taken many courses there and love the place. Down-to-earth and affordable. Their Web site is dctvny.org. |
