Studio Production Classes

Course Title: Introduction to Studio Production

Location: Apollo Media Center
1346 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14208

Course Description:
Introduction to Studio Production is a hands-on foundational course designed to introduce participants to the essential skills, roles, and workflows involved in producing studio-based television programming at the Apollo Media Center, metro-Buffalo’s public access television station. This course offers an overview of multi-camera studio production, emphasizing teamwork, technical proficiency, and community storytelling.

Participants will learn the basic operation of studio cameras, lighting, microphones, and audio mixers, as well as the functions of the control room, including switching, graphics, and basic directing. The course also introduces studio etiquette, safety procedures, and various production roles, including producer, director, camera operator, floor manager, and audio technician.

Through guided instruction and supervised practice, students will gain practical experience working in a live or live-to-tape studio environment. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to assist with or produce studio programming in accordance with Apollo Media Center’s policies, technical standards, and mission to amplify local voices.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of studio-based television production
   
• Identify and perform key studio and control room roles
   
• Operate basic studio cameras, lighting, and audio equipment
   
• Learn studio safety, etiquette, and workflow procedures
   
• Collaborate effectively in a multi-camera production environment
   
• Prepare for advanced production and certification classes
   

Intended Audience:
Community members, volunteers, interns, youth and adult producers, nonprofit organizations, and aspiring media creators seeking hands-on experience in studio television production at the Apollo Media Center.

Course Title: Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro 2026

Course Description:
Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro 2026 is a hands-on beginner-level course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of digital video editing using Adobe’s industry-standard non-linear editing software. This course provides a clear and practical foundation for editing video content for public access television, social media, documentaries, interviews, and short-form storytelling.

Students will learn how to navigate the Premiere Pro 2026 interface, import and organize media, assemble sequences, and apply basic editing techniques such as trimming, transitions, and simple effects. The course also introduces essential audio editing tools, basic color correction, titles and graphics, and proper export settings for broadcast and online distribution.

Emphasis is placed on efficient workflow, storytelling through editing, and understanding technical standards appropriate for public access television and community media production. By the end of the course, students will be able to confidently edit a short video project from start to finish using Adobe Premiere Pro 2026.

Learning Objectives:

• Navigate the Adobe Premiere Pro 2026 workspace and tools
   
• Import, organize, and manage video, audio, and graphics
   
• Perform basic video and audio editing techniques
   
• Apply simple transitions, titles, and visual effects
   
• Understand fundamental color correction and audio balancing
   
• Export projects for broadcast, web, and social media platforms
   

Intended Audience:
Beginners, community producers, students, interns, and content creators with little to no prior editing experience who want to learn professional video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro.

Course Title: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop 2026

Course Description:
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop 2026 is a beginner-level course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of digital image editing and graphic design using Adobe’s industry-standard software. This course provides a practical foundation for creating and enhancing visual content for television, social media, print, and digital platforms commonly used in public access and community media.

Students will learn to navigate the Photoshop 2026 interface, work with layers, selections, and masks, and apply essential editing techniques such as color correction, retouching, and image enhancement. The course also introduces typography, basic layout principles, and graphic creation for lower-thirds, flyers, thumbnails, and promotional materials.

Emphasis is placed on non-destructive editing, proper image resolution, file formats, and workflows appropriate for broadcast and digital distribution. By the end of the course, students will be able to confidently edit and create professional-quality graphics using Adobe Photoshop 2026.

Learning Objectives:

• Navigate the Adobe Photoshop 2026 workspace and tools
   
• Understand layers, selections, masks, and non-destructive editing
   
• Perform basic photo retouching and color correction
   
• Create simple graphics and layouts for media projects
   
• Work with text, shapes, and images effectively
   
• Save and export files for print, broadcast, and online use
   

Intended Audience:
Beginners, community producers, students, interns, volunteers, and content creators with little to no prior experience who want to learn professional image editing and graphic design skills using Adobe Photoshop.