DIGIQUEST TV & VIDEO WORKSHOPS

We are happy to announce the Digiquest schedule for the summer of 2010! Digiquest is a series of media workshops for youth that explore different areas of digital media production. In week-long sessions, campers can work with their peers to create TV shows, videos, and animations! This summer, we have six camps available and a brand-new Advanced Animation camp for our experienced students! Other changes for 2010 include reduced rates and a new 9:30am-3:30pm schedule. See below for more details on each workshop.

Movie Production

Go on location to make a movie while learning how to shoot, direct and edit. You will be introduced to camera and audio equipment, shooting organization, the jobs of crews members, editing skills and the basics of producing, writing, directing and editing, all designed to let you create your own 5 to 7 minute "film" by the end of the class. This is an extremely educational, fun workshop in the Media Center's state-of-the-art digital classroom. At summer's end, the Media Center will host a public screening and awards ceremony, showcasing the Best of Digiquest 2010. All workshop projects will be featured on Cable Channel 28 in early September during the Media Center's annual Youth Video Festival.

Ages 11-15.

Students should bring a bag lunch, water, and a light sweater. Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided.

MARK WRIGHT is an award-winning producer/director with years of experience working in television and corporate video. He was the creator and the coordinator of the UC Santa Cruz Extension Video Arts program.

Limit: 12 per Workshop Session

Workshop Dates:

July 12-16, 2010 Sorry, this workshop is FULL.
August 2-6, 2010

Movie Editing

Editing is the real key to movie-making and this class shows you both the tools of editing and the artistic decisions an editor makes. You will learn how to use Final Cut Pro, Live Type and Motion as well as the techniques professional editors use to make movies come alive, all in the Media Center's state-of-the-art digital classroom. All students will work on real projects that they will be able to take home on DVD to amaze family and friends. At summer's end, the Media Center will host a public screening and awards ceremony, showcasing the Best of Digiquest 2010. All workshop projects will be featured on Cable Channel 28 in early September during the Media Center's annual Youth Video Festival.

Ages 11-15.

MARK WRIGHT is an award-winning producer/director with years of experience working in television and corporate video. He was the creator and the coordinator of the UC Santa Cruz Extension Video Arts program.

Students should bring a bag lunch, water, and a light sweater. Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided.

Limit: 8 per Workshop Session

Workshop dates:

July 19-23, 2010

Advanced Animation

If you already have editing experience, you should take advantage of this brand new addition to Digiquest! In Advanced Animation, you will learn how to give your videos a professional feel by adding effects with After Effects and Motion! These advanced tools will take your work to a whole new level - create animated titles, cartoon animations, and special effects! All campers will be able to showcase their work at the Digiquest 2010 Screening and Awards Ceremony at the end of the summer! All workshop projects will be featured on Cable Channel 28 in early September during the Media Center's annual Youth Video Festival.

Ages 13-17.

Instructor MATT HARNACK received his M.F.A. in Documentary Film from Stanford University.

Limit: 8 per Workshop Session

Workshop dates:

July 26-30, 2010

Note: You must have taken our Movie Editing or Movie Production camps or have previous video editing experience with Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere.

TV Studio Production

Be part of a studio production team that creates TV shows for our local cable channels and live webstream! Learn marketable media skills: producing, directing, cameras, audio, graphics, acting. Cover the latest in music, technology, sports, & more. Anything goes because it's your show: comedy hour, cooking demos, game shows, hip-hop performance, pet corner, youth forums. If you like being in front of the camera, you'll have the chance to star in your own show! At summer's end, the Media Center will host a public screening and awards ceremony, showcasing the Best of Digiquest 2010. All workshop projects will be featured on Cable Channel 28 in early September during the Media Center's annual Youth Video Festival.

Students should bring a bag lunch, water, and a light sweater. Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided.

To see videos made in past workshops, and hear testimonials from youth, visit www.CommunityMediaCenter.net/digiquest.html .

Limit: 12 per Workshop Session

Workshop dates:

August 2-6, 2010
August 9-13, 2010

Location and Time

All camps are Monday thru Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm at the Media Center at 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto.

TUITION $420 per Workshop Session

10% Off for Multi-Weeks, Multi-Family Members

Download the Registration Form
Then print it, fill it out, and return to Media Center.


For Further Information, and TO REGISTER Contact:

Becca Fisher
Digiquest Director
(650) 494-8686 ext. 39.
Becca@MidpenMedia.org