CLASSES
Here at GATe, we offer a variety of classes targeted at educating people of all levels of experience. The classes we offer vary from month to month, so check this page frequently, and feel free to inquire at about current and future classes. For class dates, check the calendar.
Orientation Class
Join us for an overview of what public access television means in Greenbelt and an introduction to GATe’s policies and procedures. We encourage interested parties to attend this free class before joining so they can decide if GATe is right for them.
Pre-requisite: None.
Class length: 2.5 hours (one day)
Cost: FREE
Production Assistant Class
This course certifies members as assistants in the Studio. After completion of this course students can begin volunteering on GATE’s various studio productions.
Pre-requisite: Orientation and membership.
Class length: .5 hours (one day)
Cost: FREE w/Membership
Canon XF-305 Camera Class
This class instructs members on the use of the Canon XF-305 production cameras. Students will learn the basics of exposure, composition, tripod setup, camera connections, gain, white balance, and other essential knowledge for running cameras. This class certifies the student to operate the 305 cameras.
Pre-requisite: Production Assistant Class
Class length: 6 hours (one day)
Cost: $50
Adobe Premiere Pro Class
Students in the Adobe Premiere Pro class will learn how to use the Premiere Pro non-linear editing program, covering importing, analyzing footage, editing, transforming video, audio skills, effects and transitions, and exporting. This class certifies the student to use the GATE computers for editing.
Pre-requisite: Production Assistant Class
Class length: 2.5 hours/day, 12 days (one day/week)
Cost: $125
Final Cut Pro X Class
Students in the Final Cut Pro X class will learn how to use the FCPX non-linear editing program, covering importing, analyzing footage, editing, transforming video, audio skills, effects and transitions, and exporting. This class certifies the student to use the GATE computers for editing.
Pre-requisite: Production Assistant Class
Class length: 2.5 hours/day, 10 days (one day/week)
Cost: $125
Editing Bootcamps
These classes are dedicated to learning the basics of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Davinci Resolve in a single day. If you don't have time to take a multi-week class but would like to get started with editing anyway, this is the place for you!
Class length: Full day (9:30 am-3:30 pm)
Cost: $25