Virtual Orientation Class: Free and Mandatory for New Members
Just signed up as a member? You will need to attend the virtual orientation on Zoom.us where you will learn a few things about a community media center, so everyone stays in compliance with the Federal Communications Commission rules. You have to attend an orientation before using the studio or borrowing equipment, but you are welcome to start classes before attending an orientation.
The next available virtual orientations are:
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- Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, 6:00-7:30 pm
Radio Producer Training – One-On-One Training By Appointment
Train to use our prerecord and/or live Radio Studios with a member mentor, to create your own show through a flexible 2-hour training session.
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to set up your training!
How to be a Podcaster or Radio Producer
An audio producer’s role is to create and deliver a radio show or podcast that technically and editorially meets the listeners expectations.
The audio producer oversees the smooth running of the show, confirming equipment functionality, and monitors the quality and relevance of the show. They consider the audience’s interests and preferences, and make sure the show is engaging and appropriate. All will get listeners to come back for more!
Instructor: James Just
Member Cost: $30
Non-Member Cost: $40
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of a three-hour single session.
Workshop Dates:
Cohort #1: Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10 AM to 1 PM
Cohort #2: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 6 PM to 9 PM
How to Make a Good Podcast Workshop: Beginning Workshop
Workshop topics include: The 4 Parts of a Podcast, How Long an Episode Should Be, Episode Essentials, Tips for Audience Growth, 7 Tips for Good Podcasting. About the Instructor: Johnny Flores is a passionate podcast enthusiast and the owner of Flores Podcast Productions. Armed with his technical expertise and creative vision, he meticulously crafts high-quality audio experiences that captivate listeners and elevate the podcasting landscape. With his vast knowledge and skill set, Johnny Flores is a trusted name in the podcasting industry, guiding productions towards success one episode at a time.
Instructor: Johnny Flores
Workshop Date: November 2, 11 AM to 1 PM
Member Cost: $40
Non-member Cost: $50
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to set up your training!
How to Make a Good Podcast: Advanced Workshop
This hands-on session at Access Sacramento is perfect for those who have a podcast in development and are aiming for a professional edge in their work. Join podcast expert Johnny Flores for an in-depth workshop designed for aspiring podcasters looking to elevate their production. Whether you’re on the brink of launching your podcast or seeking to refine your existing series, Johnny offers personalized feedback to help you fine-tune your content and presentation. Benefit from Johnny’s keen ear and constructive critiques as you navigate the final stages before your podcast goes live.
COMING AGAIN SOON EARLY 2025!
Member Cost: $40
Non-member Cost: $50
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Access Sacramento. Let’s make your podcasting ideas resonate with your audience!
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to set up your training.
Field Production Class
Learn how to video record using video & audio equipment from the Access Sacramento equipment lending library. You will learn three-point lighting basics, how to use high definition camcorders, tripod & audio equipment accounting for different field location conditions.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $50
Total Class Sessions: Each class consists of five (5) sessions, 3 hours each session
Cohort #1: Tuesdays, January 21 – February 18, 2025, 6 pm to 9 pm
Cohort #2: Tuesdays, March 25 – April 22, 2025, 6 pm to 9 pm
Cohort #3: Mondays, June 2 – 30, 2025, 6 pm to 9 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
TV Studio Production Class
Want to use the Access Sacramento TV studio to make your own television show? Taking this class is the first step in making this happen.
Instructor: Paul Ferrari
Member Cost: $60
Total Class Sessions: Each class consists of six (6) sessions, 3 hrs. each session
Cohort #4: Saturdays, January 18 – February 22, 2025, 9 am – 12 pm
Cohort #5: Mondays, February 24 – March 31, 2025, 6 pm – 9 pm
Cohort #6: Saturdays, April 5 – May 10, 2025, 9 am – 12 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro Class
This class teaches basic navigation and edit functions in this popular non-linear editing software program.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $40
Total Class Sessions: Each class consists of four (4) sessions, three (3) hours each session.
Cohort #1: Wednesday, January 8 – February 5, 2025, 6 pm to 9 pm
Cohort #2: Mondays, February 24 – March 17, 2025, 6 pm to 9 pm
Cohort #3: Tuesdays, May 13 – June 3, 2025, 6 pm to 9 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Brush-up on Your Premiere Pro Edit Skills
The media lab is open and the Premiere Pro instructor is on hand to assist you with your project.
Saturday, December 14, 3 – 6 pm
No sign-up necessary.
HD Mobile Studio Truck Production Summer Class
Want to learn how to do the production jobs that a big crew does out in the field? This round-robin training gives you hands-on training so you can experience all crew positions. Priority placement for those who have attended the Access Sac TV Studio Production class. But available to anyone with video work experience who is a member.
This class is designed to provide you with training on specific equipment so you’re ready to help with your own broadcasts or with Access Sacramento Game of the Week and Hometown TV broadcasts. This focused approach is not designed for each student to get exposure to all jobs on the truck. (Volunteering during events can further expand your training.)
All students will begin with camera set up and operation, but because of this fast-track method, we’d like to efficiently schedule students on other equipment for the remainder of the time.
___ Camera Operator (sets up cables, tripods and cameras)
___ Audio Engineer (sets up cables, announcer headsets, crowd mics, booth replay monitors, and runs the Audio Board.)
- CG Operator (loads pre-built pages, updates and provides graphic content during the event)
- Instant Replay (Operates 3-Play System, cues and starts camera replays, opens, PSAs and backgrounds)
- Technical Director (operates the video switcher for cameras, replays and other content)
- Director (speaks on the intercom to cue video and audio content live during an event)
- Assistant Engineer (helps with power set up, monitors camera exposures and streaming)
All students will help “strike” (pack and put away equipment) at the end of the class.
SUMMER 2025:
Saturday, June 7 & 14, 2025; 2 Day Training
Saturday, August 9 & 16, 2025; 2 Day Training
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Short Film Scriptwriting Workshop
Sign up now for this very, very popular two session short form film scriptwriting workshop to reserve your spot. Learn from the talented screenwriter and author of “Transformational Screenwriting,” Dawn Spinella.
Instructor: Dawn Spinella
Member Cost: $75
Non-member Cost: $75
Total Workshop Sessions: This workshop consists of two 2-hour sessions, 10 am – Noon
Workshop Dates: Saturday January 25, 2025 and Saturday, February 1, 2025
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Family Friendly Stop Motion Workshop
This is a parent-child workshop designed so you can play and learn stop motion fun along with your child. Recommend kids be 6 years old to 17 year old age range. Parent can be any age, as long as they bring their creative inner child. (Parent attendance is mandatory. This is not a drop-off babysitting workshop.)
Instructor: Donna Girot
Member Cost: $30 for the pair (adult has to be the member)
Non-member Cost: $40 for the pair
Total Workshop Sessions: This workshop consists of two 2-hour sessions
Cohort #1: Sunday, December 8 and 15, 2024, 2 – 4pm
Cohort #2: Sunday, December 29, 2024 & January 5, 2025, 2 – 4 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Introduction to Photoshop Workshop
This workshop covers the fundamentals of using the Photoshop platform.
Instructor: TBD
Member Cost: $40
Non-member Cost: $50
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of two sessions
Coming Again Soon 2025.
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Introduction to Prime Lens Camera Sony FX3 Workshop
Learn how to use our best cinematic camera, the Sony FX3, a mirrorless camera with interchangeable prime lenses. This is the real deal…expensive cinematic filmmaking equipment.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $10
Non-member Cost: $25
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of a two-hour single session.
Workshop Date: Wednesday, February 26, 6pm-8pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Lighting Basics Workshop
Capturing good video is all about the right lighting. Learn the basics with this hands-on workshop so you can do a great job.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $10
Non-member Cost: $25
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of a two-hour single session.
Workshop Date: Monday, February 10, 6pm-8pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Shooting with a Gimbal Workshop
Learn how to use our gimbals so you can get that smooth action shot.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $10
Non-member Cost: $25
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of a two-hour single session.
Workshop Date: Monday, March 12, 6pm-8pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Making a Short Film Workshop
Learn the important process tips to make your film production work smoothly from preproduction to post production.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $10
Non-member Cost: $25
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of a two-hour single session.
Workshop Date: Saturday, May 17, 10 am – noon
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Filming With Your Phone Workshop
Learn tips to shooting from your mobile device.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $10
Non-member Cost: $25
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of a two-hour single session.
Workshop Date: Wednesday, June 11, 6 – 8 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Lighting for Film & Studio Workshop
This 2-day workshop covers the fundamentals of lighting design and technology. The first class includes an overview of lighting fixture types, followed by an intro to the basics of color temperature and DMX. Learn about the different types of light, their attributes, and the various sources of light available for different applications.
In the second workshop students delve deeper into lighting design concepts, covering topics such as contrast and style. Explore lighting people, including techniques for illuminating faces and bodies in different contexts. In addition, students learn about lighting in a studio setting.
The instructor is a professional Lighting Designer and Gaffer with over 35 years of experience in the theatre, film and television industry. He has worked on a variety of projects, including feature films, television, musicals, and commercials. He is passionate about teaching others about the art and craft of lighting. This is a comprehensive introduction to lighting design and technology, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to create effective and visually compelling lighting designs.
Instructor: Matthew Timoszyk
Member Cost: $40
Non-member Cost: $60
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of two sessions
Coming Again Soon 2025.
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Lighting Basics on a Budget Workshop
Do you have pro filmmaker aspirations, but no pro budget? Join us as we explore what you can do with your creativity, a local hardware store and a fist full of pesos. In this hour-long workshop, we’ll test out low budget lighting and DIY light modifiers. This class is designed to give you a solid lighting foundation to build upon with ease.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $10
Non-member Cost: $25
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of a two-hour single session.
Workshop Date: Monday, January 6, 2025, 6 – 8 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
