Basic Shooting Practices - VIDEO
While most of the class covers technical aspects of camera operation, this section explains some basic techniques applying to all cameras. - 3 min 30 sec

Class Outline - Handout
A complete outline of the topics covered in the workshop. Includes a visual review of the "Rule of Thirds".

SDHC Cards - Handout
A handy guide to SDHC cards and how much video can be recorded onto them. Use as a guide when selecting a card to purchase. Also explains how to format a card, and how to set the camera's recording mode for optimal recording time on your card.

Audio Setup - Handout
Simple review of the camera's audio adapter and how to set it up when using the attached shotgun mic. Also includes a step-by-step guide to hooking up external mics.

Setting Up A Tripod - Handout
Step-by-step guide to setting up the tripod.

Rules and Procedures for Camera Checkouts - Handout
A brief review of the rules every producer should know.

Advanced Camera Class Outline - Handout
A complete outline of the topics covered in the workshop. Also explains how many of our microphones work, and how to hook them up to the camera.

Intro to Editing - VIDEO
This is the first five chapters of the video shown in our workshop. Students who watch this ahead of their first class report a quicker grasp of the materials! - 12 min 30 sec

Student Companion Guide, Chapters 1-5 - 19 pages, 16 MB
The first five chapters of our Intro to Editing book, covering many of the most critical skills of editing. Students who take the workshop receive a printed copy of the entire 70-page book.

Everyday Editing - Handout
An easy reference to the things you do every time you edit. Includes info on hooking up a hard drive, finding your file in the Finder, and "scratch disk" settings.

Starting a New Project - Handout
Step-by-step instructions for setting up a new project in Final Cut, including how to create a "Project Folder" ... and why.

Log and Transfer Camera Files - Handout
Follow these steps to get the files you recorded on an SDHC card onto your hard drive for editing. Highly useful information!

Starting an HD Sequence - Handout
Once you've transfered your HD clips into Final Cut it's very important to make sure your sequence settings match the camera files. This handout explains how.

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Day One - Handout - 5 pages
Covers crew positions and basic notes on everything we learn in day one. Also includes a rundown of what the different knobs on the audio mixer are for and how we use them.

Lighting in Studio One - Handout
A quick reference guide to using both of CCTV's pre-set lighting arrangements in Studio One. Also explains what to look for if something isn't working right.