We teach workshops at our studios in Conroe, Texas and at your school. Contact us to schedule a workshop for your teachers today.
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.
Learn how to improve your skills on the set and in the edit suite.
Learn how to write and produce films and television shows.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(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
(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
(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.
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.