All classes are given for free with an LCTV membership
LCTV offers its members basic training for studio, field, and post-production. Advanced classes are also offered every month on different aspects of production. Occassionally we will alsooffer a public seminar open to the general public to attend. All of these classes are given for free, although the basic and advanced trainings require a membership.
LCTV encourages members to request workshops not currently offered or to make proposals to teach workshops in their areas of expertise. Further, LCTV reserves the right to cancel classes at any time.
Members can be certified to use facilities, check out equipment, and take certain advanced workshops by successfully completing the introduction classes. Members must attend all sessions of a certification course, and meet the standards set by the instructor. LCTV staff reserves the right to request Members to be re-certified in any area, if deemed necessary.
If you are interested in training please reach out to us by sending an email, calling 781-780-9460, or visiting our studio at 181 Union St. in Lynn.
Upcoming Classes
*Please note the basic studio, field, & post-production classes are offered every month, and you are only required to attend one of the days.
Field Production Class
In this class we teach all the basics on how to setup & use a tripod, basic operations of the camera, and basic use of audio equipment. Given for free to members of LCTV.
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Students will learn how to use the cameras, audio, lighting, graphics, & switch board for use in LCTV's studio. Given for free to members of LCTV.
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Overview of all of the basic tools and techniques needed to begin editing in Final Cut Pro X. Given for free to members of LCTV.
Register NowPublic Seminar: Hosting 101
Those who participate in this seminar will learn what it takes to host a program such as pre-show preparation and booking guests in a timely fashion. At the end of this seminar each participant will have the opportunity to host a short segment with other participants.
This is a public seminar that is free and open to both the public and LCTV members. LCTV News Director Mukala Kabongo leads this seminar, and it is limited to the first 10 people to sign up.
Register NowAdvanced Class: Intro To Digital Photography
In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to use a digital camera for photography, composition of shots, basic photo editing with Photoshop, and more.
Only 1 digital camera is available, but tripods are available. Personal equipment is recommended. Classes will be held at LCTV in our studio.
This is an Advanced Class offered for free to members of LCTV only. It is limited to the first 10 people to sign up, so please sign up. Please note that students will be expected to attend all classes.
Register NowAdvanced Class: Lighting & Audio for Interviews
In this course students will the learn the fundamentals of how to use our lighting kits and audio to properly capture an interview for your project. We will go over 3 and 4-point lighting setups, different techniques to capture your audio, and more.
This is an Advanced Class offered for free to members of LCTV only. It is limited to the first 10 people to sign up, so please sign up.
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