Want to get involved in TVMcGill? Intimidated by the amount of technical expertise you think you might need to get started? Start your semester off right by going to any and all workshops at this year’s Workshop Week, where we’ll give you all the skills you’ll need to plan shoots, film an event or scene and edit them to perfection. Take a look at our offerings:

*THESE WORKSHOPS ARE OPEN TO THE MONTREAL COMMUNITY AT LARGE AND ARE TOTALLY FREE!!!!!!*

M O N D A Y
Camera Basics with Adina (Arts Producer)
7PM in SSMU 403
Using our semi-professional HD cameras and new digital SLRs for filming.

Intro to Video Editing with Ellie/Molly (President/Chief Editor)
4PM in TVMcGill Office
Learn about the interface of our editing software, Final Cut Pro 7, and how to use the tools it offers to make a professional-looking piece.

T U E S D A Y
Production Management with Stacey (Executive Producer)
3PM in SSMU B30
Learn how to prepare for an interview, communicate with professional contacts and look professional on your shoot.

TVMcGill’s first General Meeting!
6PM in Lev Bukhman (2nd floor, SSMU building)
Come get an introduction to your producers, editors and administrators for the 2011-12 year. We’ll be showing you around our process, our website and pitching ideas for projects coming up over the next few weeks.

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W E D N E S D A Y

Video-Journalism and Ethics on Camera with Parker (News Producer)
5PM in SSMU 302
The video camera is a powerful and volatile tool for reporting and journalism. Be careful how you use it.

Camera Basics with Adina (Arts Producer)
8PM in SSMU 433A
Using our semi-professional HD cameras and new digital SLRs for filming.

 

T H U R S D A Y
Audio Recording Basics with Jon (Series Producer)
2:30PM in SSMU B30
Don’t fuck up the sound! Using boom mics, handheld mics, and wireless lapel mics on the set.

Advanced Editing with Ellie/ Molly (President/Chief Editor)
4PM in TVMcGill Office
Here we’ll take a look at using keyframes to animate titles, working with a green screen and editing sound. Bonus: quick introduction to After Effects and what it can do.

Sketch Comedy Troupe Callbacks! with Jon (Series Producer)
7:30 in B30
Join Jon’s sketch comedy troupe which will be producing comedy shorts throughout the semester. We’re looking for writers, performers and “big picture” people.

F R I D A Y
Lighting Basics with Dan (Features Producer)
4PM in SSMU B30
Cameras need a lot more light than we do to see. Make sure you know how to properly light a set in order to get the best looking footage for your video.