Training courses are now being offered at CPA-TV.  Studio Basics, Field
      Production and Editing, Video Blogging, Emerging Technologies and
      Social Media are covered in these exciting new classes.  CONTACT  the
      CPA-TV General Manager for more information or to enroll.

      Orientation
      FREE
      Introduces prospective producers and directors to CPA-TV.  Held
      monthly.  Must present valid photo ID and proof of residency (i.e.: current
      utility bill) for entry.

      TV Studio Basics
      $50 (city residents) / $60 (non-city residents)
      Learn to use studio cameras, microphones, recorders, and all other
      equipment needed to successfully create a television program.  Upon
      successful completion, you become a CPA-TV Certified Producer, allowing
      free access to use our studio to make your own shows to air on CPA-TV.

      Click HERE to view the latest class schedule for the Studio Basics course.

     
Field Production & Non-Linear Editing
      $50 (city residents) / $60 (non-city residents)
      Learn to operate a digital video camera, sound equipment and portable
      lighting kit to gather footage for your show.  Then learn to edit your
      footage using Macintosh editing software such as "iMovie" and "Final Cut
      Express."  Successful completion of the workshop leads to becoming a
      CPA-TV Certified Producer, allowing free access to use our field production
      equipment and editing facilities to make your own show to air on CPA-TV.

      Video Blogging: Your Video on the Web
      $25 (city residents) / $35 (non-city residents)
      This hands-on class will guide you through the steps needed to upload
      your video on the Internet.  We'll also show you how to set up a blog to
      showcase your video presentation.

      Emerging Web Technologies and Social Media: Web 2.0
      $50 (city residents) / $60 (non-city residents)
      Learn to create and manager your own website.  Learn about the latest
      web tools to increase productivity.  This class is your formal introduction
      to Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites.  This class will also
      explore various approaches to use social networking in a responsible and
      ethical manner.  From encyclopedic information on Wikipedia to online
      streaming of videos, music and more, this class will show you what's hot on
      the web and the benefits of getting to know more about these exciting
      technologies.



      Please note that classes and workshops are subject to change or cancellation
      due to low enrollment.  All classes are held at Charlottesville Public Access
      Television, 1000 East Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA  22901 (inside CATEC).
       
      If you have any questions about CPA-TV, please feel free to contact Cal Tate,
      CPA-TV General Manager, at (434) 995-5905 or you can contact us through
      this website by clicking 
HERE .