Training Classes | CAM Erie

Learn with CAM

Here at Community Access Media, we teach people how to produce a variety of media content, we lend our equipment, facility, and our expertise, and we put their programs on Channel 1021 on Spectrum, Channel 2 on VNET Fiber TV, Apple TV and Roku Apps, and online at camerie.org.

After attending an orientation, members have the opportunity to gain experience in many ways. We offer classes, workshops and seminars to enhance your production skills.

Members can also practice their skills at the summer festivals such as Celebrate Erie and Erie's Blues & Jazz Festival. Community Access Media also hosts political forums and various events throughout the year in our Production Studio.

Why take classes

In order to use CAM facilities and equipment, members are trained to fully utilize all that CAM has to offer

How Much Does it Cost?

All classes are included in the price of a yearly membership, except HD Field Camera and Digital Photography

When are Classes?

Training classes are typically scheduled from 5:00pm to 7:00pm during the weekday and 11:00am to 1:00pm weekends

What Classes are offered?

To register,
call 814-454-2226
or
email info@camerie.org

HD Studio

Learn all about how an HD Studio operates. At our HD Studio Training course you learn what goes on behind the scenes of a production, how to operate studio cameras, lighting, and audio.

2024 Class Dates: 2/12, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13, 6/10, 7/8, 8/12, 9/9, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9

Digital Photography*

New to DSLR cameras? Join us and discover the fundamentals of how to use a DSLR camera, learn camera settings, and prepare for a shoot, so you're ready to take the perfect shot. (*$15 class fee)

2024 Class Dates: 1/30, 2/27, 3/26, 4/30, 5/28, 6/25, 7/30, 8/27, 9/24, 10/29, 12/19

Green Screen Basics

This course will provide you with a step by step guide of using Green Screen technology to enhance your video productions.

2024 Class Dates: 1/31, 2/28, 3/27, 4/24, 5/29, 6/26, 7/31,8/28, 9/25, 10/30, 11/27, 12/18

HD Field Camera and Audio*

This class will discuss using our HD Field Cameras to create enhanced programming. A complete step-by-step instruction on the features and functions of the of our Field Cameras and audio equipment . (*$15 class fee)

2024 Class Dates: 1/11, 2/13, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, 9/10, 10/18, 11/12, 12/10

Podcasting, recording, editing

Do you have what it takes to host your own podcast? Explore the do's and don’ts of getting a podcast off the ground and learn how to set up the recording studio in the CAM podcast booth.

2024 Class Dates: 1/8, 2/5, 3/4, 4/1, 5/60, 6/3, 7/1, 8/5, 9/2, 10/7, 11/4, 12/2

Stream Studio: Content Creation 1 & 2

Ever wonder how start streaming on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and so many other platforms? In Stream Studio Training, you will explore the fundamentals to start your very own stream! You'll also learn how to create content in CAM's Stream Studio.

Note: All members must start with Class 1 as a prerequisite for Class 2.

2024 Class Dates, Class 1: By Appointment Onl, contact info@camerie.org

2024 Class Dates, Class 2: By Appointment Onl, contact info@camerie.org