Happy February! Studio 21c is excited to announce the arrival of some new equipment for both in-house and for check-out. Stop by Studio 21c to see the new Nord Stage 3 professional keyboard, the new StudioLive16 PreSonus board and the new H4n Pro Zoom in the isolation booth. Additionally, we will be checking out the Sony NX-80 4K camera, another 3-LED light kit, extra production microphones, tripods, and accessories with more items coming soon. Along with the new items comes some new courses including the second half of the Deconstructing the Beatles series, Introduction to Audio, Adobe Premiere Advanced and After Effects for Beginners. Keep checking back with Studio 21c for the latest information and upcoming classes and equipment. Best to you from the Studio 21c crew!
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Deconstructing The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band & The White Album Join us for a 90-minute, recorded presentation about the making of The Beatles' timeless albums, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band on Tue., Feb 6 and The White Album on Thu.,Feb. 20. Audio Engineer Bob Lord with The Black Rose Acoustic Society will present the last two videos in a series of four each focusing on a specific Beatles album. Afterwards, Bob will discuss production techniques taken from these videos that can be easily replicated within Studio 21c. In this engaging multimedia presentation, music scholar, composer, producer, and ”Beatle-ologist” Scott Freiman will lead us through the writing and recording sessions of these timeless albums. We'll explore the music itself and how it was tracked using the studio equipment of the time. No matter how much you know about The Beatles, there's something new here for you.
After the presentation, Bob Lord will open the floor for questions and discussion about the Beatles documentary. Additionally, Bob will be relating production techniques in the DVDs with what can be accomplished in Studio 21c. Classes will be in Studio 21c. Tue., Feb. 6 and 20 w 6 - 8 p.m. To register for this course please click on the link below: Deconstructing The Beatles Sgt. Pepper Deconstructing The Beatles The White Album Intro to Basic Audio This course will provide a basic understanding of sound, audio signal flow, microphones, audio mixers (analog and digital), and sound system setup. Patrons will explore the components of a mixing console and how to use them to create a quality mix. The class will setup a monitor and loudspeaker, learning how to get signal to both and avoid feedback, and will discuss tips and tricks to crafting a solid live sound mix. Classes will be in Studio 21c. Tue., Feb. 13 w 6 - 8 p.m. To register for this course please click on the link below: Maker In Residence Charlie Mussi Join Maker in Residence Charlie Mussi for his studio hours in Studio 21c! Charlie will be working on a photography project and invites patrons to join him to discuss photography, lighting, composition, or to just ask him general camera questions. Charlie will be in Studio 21c Sat., Feb. 3 w 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tue., Feb. 20 w 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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February Classes Simply click on a link to register! Courses are held in Studio 21c unless otherwise noted. Studio 21c Orientation Interested in using Studio 21c for your own personal or business related project? Whether you're creating your first masterpiece or are a seasoned professional, Studio 21c offers the tools to produce original content for television, radio, and the web. The Studio 21c Orientation course guides patrons through studio policies, safety, and procedures while serving as the first step toward the certification necessary to use the facility independently.
This course is required training to use Studio 21c or for equipment checkout. Attendees under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a parent. Click on a date below to register: Wed., Feb. 21 w 5:30 - 7 p.m. Studio Camera and Lighting Highly recommended for those unfamiliar with studio production work, this class offers a basic introduction to working with studio cameras, lights, tripods, and audio equipment. Class is normally 2-3 hours in length. It is recommended that you take the Studio 21c orientation class as well. This will allow you to reserve the studio and check out equipment as needed. Click on a date below to register: Video Editing Basics - Adobe Premiere Class will be held in the Petritz Learning Lab For those new to video editing, this introductory editing class will get you up and running with Adobe Premiere CC. We will cover a range of topics from navigating the interface, importing assets, working with sequences and timelines, applying titles and effects, and exporting your finished edit. Click on a date below to register: Adobe Premiere - Beyond the Basics Class will be Held in the Petritz Learning Lab This class is designed for those who have already taken the "Video Editing Basics" or are already familiar with the Adobe Premiere Pro interface. Topics include an overview of the various trimming tools (ripple, rolling, slip, slide), compositing, working with green screen footage, using keyframes, basic color correction, and more. Click on a date below to register: After Effects for Beginners Class will be Held in the Petritz Learning Lab Adobe After Effects is a motion graphics, animation, and digital visual effects software used in the post-production process of film and video production. Among other things, After Effects can be used for keying, tracking, compositing and 3D.
After Effects for Beginners will cover some of the basics needed to comfortably navigate through and create motion graphics, animation, and special effects for your video project. We will have video samples to play with and try to produce a stunning video sequence from everyday video clips. Click on a date below to register: Photography For Creatives This month we will review some of photos from the "Autumn Dreams" assignment. Topics to be discussed will include: What does this time of year mean to you? Is it the change of season, color, time? What are your emotional responses to the seasonal change? Click on a date below to register:
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9 - 11 a.m. w Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 - 3 p.m. w Wednesdays and Fridays 5 - 7 p.m. w Mondays and Wednesdays Studio information hours are a great time to talk to a staff member about your project, see the studio in action, or to show the space to your family and friends. Outside of information hours, staff members are available by appointment. Please email studio@ppld.org to schedule your visit.
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to "Like" Studio 21c on Facebook! Click HERE to access free audio and video tutorials via Lynda.com with your PPLD library card!
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To request a studio reservation or an equipment checkout, please click here.
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Visit the Studio 21c website: ppld.org/studio
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