Learn about SCAT and public access television at a free orientation open to the public. All new members are required to attend an orientation before registering for classes.

This class is for members who want to get started producing multi-camera studio programs. In the first two sessions you will learn how to work as a camera operator and floor director in SCAT's three-camera TV studio. The last two sessions will cover the operation of the control room, including the digital switcher, audio board, and Compix graphics. You will also learn the basics of directing in the studio. After completing the class and crewing on two productions, students will receive their Studio Producer certification and will be ready to reserve the studio for their own productions. 

In this hands-on class, Students will learn camera operation, audio techniques, and the basics of lighting in the field. The group will brainstorm project ideas and will be encouraged to work together to shoot field footage. Students will have one month after the instruction sessions to take out the cameras and get familiar with the equipment. During that time, any questions that arise will be answered by the instructor. After completing the class and at least two practice sessions, the student becomes “camera-certified” and may take out the cameras for TV projects. 

Learn to organize your production and edit your video footage in the SCAT edit suites using Final Cut Express software. Includes graphics, transitions, filters, and audio sweetening. Students are certified after completing the class and demonstrating competency and may reserve the edit stations for SCAT projects. 

This class is for SCAT members who prefer to learn in Portuguese. Learn to use SCAT's professional digital video cameras, audio equipment, and light kits in the field. Following the three-session class students will have one month to take out the cameras and shoot a certification tape that demonstrates competency with the equipment. Tuition is $40.

This four session class is for SCAT members who have taken the Basic Portable Equipment class and wish to learn editing in Portuguese. The class will teach students to organize their projects and edit video footage in the SCAT edit suites using Final Cut Express software. It includes graphics, transitions, filters, and audio sweetening. Students are certified after completing a short certification tape that demonstrates editing competency.  Tuition $50.

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.