Orientation Schedule

Production Training

Production Services

VIDEO PRODUCTION

CAN TV holds free orientation sessions to introduce Chicago residents to the opportunities available at CAN TV.

Sessions are held at 322 South Green Street and do not require a reservation. Please be prompt. There is no admittance once the class starts.

Bring a photo ID with proof of city of Chicago street address, or a letter on organizational letterhead authorizing you to represent a nonprofit group based in the city of Chicago.

To reserve a spot in a video production class or certification exam, you can place a $25 deposit after the orientation session.

For more information about training schedules call (312) 738-1400

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Examinations will be offered to individuals who have video production experience and desire to become certified access users without undergoing basic hands-on training at CAN TV. Anyone wishing to take a proficiency exam who is not already a certified user must first attend an orientation session.

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The purpose of taking video production training at Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV) is to become eligible to produce noncommercial programming using CAN TV’s equipment and facilities.
click here for a list of classes and production flow chartPDF

INTRODUCTION TO CAN TV (ORIENTATION)
Learn how to participate in public access television in Chicago. This one-hour session is held regularly and is free of charge.
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INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO PRODUCTION (IVP)
A detailed overview of different video production methods. Identify the most effective uses of video for your particular program ideas and needs. Develop pre-production skills and learn to write a treatment. Classes meet for one 6-hour session on weekends or twice for 3 hours on weeknights.
CLASS SIZE = 12
CLASS FEE = $25 (deductible toward one production course which you select from the list below.)

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BASIC STUDIO
Procedures and techniques for camera operation, directing, audio, switching, lighting and electronic titling in our main studio. Classes meet once for 4 hours, then once a week for 8 hours with a 1-hour lunch break on 3 consecutive weekends.
CLASS SIZE = 8
CLASS FEE = $200

BASIC PORTABLE AND EDITING
On-location production using a digital video camcorder, microphones and lights. Classes are offered in weeknight and weekend sessions. Classes meet once a week for 4 hours for 5 consecutive weeks. Includes basic editing with the non-linear Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 system.
CLASS SIZE = 4
CLASS FEE = $275

BASIC PORTABLE
Class meets for 4 hours for 2 consecutive weeks.
CLASS SIZE = 6
CLASS FEE = $75

P.V.O.M. (Portable Video Operations Module)
Combine portable and studio methods with our 2-camera, Mini-DV production system. Classes meet once a week for 8 hours on 3 consecutive weekends.
CLASS SIZE = 8
CLASS FEE = $175

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NON-LINEAR EDITING
Edit pre-recorded footage into completed programs with the new non-linear Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 system. Classes meet once a week for 4 hours for 3 consecutive weeks.
CLASS SIZE = 4
CLASS FEE = $200

Introduction to Non-Linear Editing Workshop

A 4 hour session introducing the use of computers for non-linear editing.

CLASS SIZE = 6

CLASS FEE = $10 (deductible toward the Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 Class)

PRACTICE SESSIONS
Free, hands-on, supervised practice for certified users in studio, field production and electronic titling.

For more information call (312) 738-1400
or stop by our offices at 322 South Green Street
(one block west of Halsted at Van Buren)

CAN TV office hours:
Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Production Services hours of operation are:
Monday & Friday

2 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Tue., Wed., Thurs.,

5 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Editing

Monday & Friday

Noon - 11 p.m.

Tues., Wed., Thurs.,

4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday

9 a.m. - Midnight

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