Award-winning Boston animator Karen Aqua will conduct a five-week hands-on workshop in hand-drawn animation. During the final 2 sessions, we will be joined by renowned composer/musician Ken Field, who will help students create a soundtrack for the film.

Students will explore movement and transformation using a variety of drawing and under-the-camera techniques, including flipbooks, cut-outs, and object animation. Sound effects and music will be recorded to accompany the visuals.

 What is High Definition? Why is there more than one High Definition format? What are the differences in quality between Standard Definition and Hi Def? What is Blu-ray? What equipment do I need to shoot, capture, edit and display High Definition video?

We’ve come a long way in just a few years. From disposable 35mm film cameras to ultra high resolution digital imaging. If you want to know more about what to look for in a digital still camera this workshop will demystify this new image medium.

Get past all the advertising and learn what camera will be right for you, your family and your projects. We will look at pixel resolution, Point and Shoot versus SLR cameras, compare camera features and explain the new technologies available for printing and storing your photos.

One session

Come learn to direct, produce, and edit your own music videos!

This training course explores the robust and intuitive Photoshop functionality. Through hands-on instruction, students learn key concepts such as file size, resolution and bit depth, as well as the difference between raster and vector graphics. 

Learn how to digitize and format your video project for publishing as a vlog on the Web. Several new websites exist where individuals can create personal webpages that incorporate print and video using simple, pre-designed templates. There is no charge for these services. This class will teach you how to create a vlog of your TV show and link it to the SCAT programming page.  

 Learn to create professional graphics for your productions in the SCAT main studio and the HOT Set with Compix software. This program allows you to easily create scrolls and crawls, lower thirds, unique backgrounds and textures, and insert logos. It provides almost unlimited print possibilities.

This class is for Field Certified producers who want to begin producing a short documentary. Students will learn how to develop a topic and storyline, pick a location, gain the subjects’ trust, ask effective questions, understand shot composition, shoot for maximum editing flexibility, and be aware of ethical considerations.