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Building Careers in Media, Film & Television

Building Careers in Media, Film & Television Building Careers in Media, Film & Television

Online Courses Coming Soon!

 Our High School courses for students and teachers will be  available soon.  Contact us for more information about how to take our  online courses. 

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Instructor workshops

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Career Technology Education - Instructor Training

Instructor Workshops

We are introducing workshops to help polish off the video, film and television skills of for CTE instructors.  These one, two and three day workshops focus on key areas that can dramatically improve existing skill sets of teachers who want to become more expert in video, film and television production (available depending on demand, inquire for dates).


Instruction is provided by experienced professionals who have been working in the industry.  See a complete list of workshops below.  All workshops are held at the IFF studio in Conroe.

Summer Film Class

Join our Summer Film Class and help produce, film and edit our next student film  We produce a student film each summer, holding a premier in a Conroe Theater.  Our Summer Film  Class is open to students, adults and CTE Instructors.  Space is limited so apply early!

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CTE Workshops for INstructors

From Directing and Editing...

From Directing and Editing...

From Directing and Editing...

Learn how to improve your skills on the set and in the edit suite.

... to Writing and Producing

From Directing and Editing...

From Directing and Editing...

Learn how to write and produce films and television shows.

IFF T232: Basic Editing Techniques in Premier Pro

Covers basic editing techniques using premier pro.
(One day – 9:00 to 4:30) [$795] 

- Overview of user-interface; using workspace and workflows; setting up a project. 

- Importing footage; editing sequences and clips. 

- Using graphics, titles and motion graphics; transitions and special effects; using keyframes.

 - Managing assets, clips, photos and graphics; editing audio.

- Building a scene; exporting media.

IFF T333: Live Streaming and Live Switching

Covers the technical aspects of streaming webinars with live switching including the use of required equipment and software. 

(One day – 9:00 to 4:30) [$795] 

- Setting up and broadcasting a live event.

- Using a live switcher; best practices. 

- Switching for Webinar from a single location/set; using backgrounds and sets.

- Switching for Webinars from multiple locations; lighting issues.

IFF T340: Using Green Screen

Covers the basic techniques and best practices for using green screen for live streaming, broadcasting, and prerecorded programs.

(One day – 12:30 to 4:30) [$495]

- Using a live switcher with a green screen. 

- Setting up cameras, positions and coordinating with a production crew. 

- Managing lighting and sound on location and on a set. 

- Staging a live event. - Live event practical.

IFF T346: Copywriting for Ads, Commercials & Marketing Videos

Copywriting for print ads, TV commercials, marketing videos and online ads.

(One Day – 12:30 to 4:30 [$495]

- Key elements; messaging, branding, call-to-action, and Integrating with online technologies.

- writing practical.

IFF T349: Producing Videos and Short Films

(Prerequisite: IFF 346)
Covers best practices in producing commercials, marketing videos, and short films.

(One day – 12:30 to 4:30) [$495]

- Budgeting

- Planing

- Casting

- Shooting

- Editing

IFF T349: Directing Videos and Short Films

(Prerequisite: IFF 346)
Covers best practices in directing commercials, marketing videos, and short films.

(One day – 12:30 to 4:30) [$495]

- Budgeting

- Planing

- Casting

- Shooting

- Editing

IFF T523: Multi-Camera Production for Live Events and Television

(Prerequisite: IFF 349)
Covers best practices in producing multi-camera live events using live switching or recording for post-production
One Day –  9:00 to 4:30 [$795] 

- Using a live switcher

- Setting cameras and views.

- Coordinating with a production crew.

- Managing lighting and sound on location and on a set.

- Staging a televised event. 

- Live broadcast practical.

IFF T525: Advanced Editing Techniques in Premier Pro

Advanced editing techniques in Premier Pro for corporate videos, film and television.

Prerequisite IFF T232

(One day – 12:30 to 4:30) [$495] 

- From script to screen.

- Timing, transitions, cross-overs, and other special challenges.

- Integrating animations. 

- Fixing common problems created during filming in post-editing.

- Advanced editing practical.


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