Find your voice. Learn how with Salem-area community television.
From work-trade media production classes, to free studio space with professional equipment, Capital Community Media (CC:Media) has the resources you need to bring your creativity to life. If you want to tell your story and build your skills, you belong here.
The first step is to take an orientation class, currently held in person the first Tuesday of each month. If you are interested in joining the next Orientation class, fill out the “Sign Up For Orientation” form below.
To register for all other classes, call us at 503-588-2288. Orientation and classes are available for anyone to take, however only Salem residents are eligible to use our equipment at no cost. Individuals living outside CC:Media’s service area are eligible to use equipment and channels for an annual fee of $150.
Orientation
Are you looking for a creative outlet? Do you have a story to tell? Want to get your hands on video production equipment? CC:Media is here to help you turn your creative ideas into a reality through video. Join us for orientation, where you’ll learn about all the resources that are free to Salem residents.
As long as you are not promoting a commercial product or business or asking for money, you can make programs about whatever YOU want!
Note: Orientation is a required first step before using CC:Media’s equipment and channels.
Cost: FREE
Prerequisite: None
Tuesday, November 5th, 5:00pm
* NO CLASSES IN DECEMBER *
Tuesday, January 7th, 5:00pm
Tuesday, February 4th, 5:00pm
Orientation classes are currently being held in person.
Para solicitar una clase en español, comuníquese con el instructor, Luis Mendoza, en luis@ccmediasalem.org
Introduction to Camera
Learn how to operate CC:Media’s checkout HD camcorders. Covers basic shooting practices, tripod use, and more.
Cost: $25
Prerequisite: Orientation
One day, about 2 hours
Tuesday, November 12th, 5:00pm
* NO CLASSES IN DECEMBER *
Tuesday, January 14th, 5:00pm
Tuesday, February 11th, 5:00pm
Camera classes are currently being held in person. After completing Orientation, contact Luis Mendoza at luis@ccmediasalem.org to register for the next available class.
* NOTE: due to capacity limitations, there may be a waiting list for this class *
Editing
Learn how to use many of the basic features of Final Cut Pro X and get started on editing your first program.
Cost: $25
Prerequisite: Orientation (Camera recommended but not required)
One day, about 3 hours
Tuesday, November 19th, 5:00pm
* NO CLASSES IN DECEMBER *
Tuesday, January 21st, 5:00pm
Tuesday, February 18th, 5:00pm
Editing classes are currently being held in person. After completing Orientation, contact Luis Mendoza at luis@ccmediasalem.org to register for the next available class.
* NOTE: due to capacity limitations, there may be a waiting list for this class *
Studio Production
Learn to operate studio cameras, mix audio, direct, create graphics, light a set, much more.
Cost: $25
Prerequisite: Orientation
One day, about 2 hours
Tuesday, November 26th, 5:00pm
* NO CLASSES IN DECEMBER *
Tuesday, January 28th, 5:00pm
Tuesday, February 25th, 5:00pm
Studio classes are currently being held in person as this is a hands on lesson on all things needed to produce a program on site. After completing Orientation, contact Luis Mendoza at luis@ccmediasalem.org to register for the next available class.
Laptop Checkout Certification
Edit at home using one of CC:Media’s checkout laptops! Meet with our Community Facilitator to get certified and make sure that you’re capable of operating the laptop independently.
Cost: Free
Prerequisite: Orientation + Editing
By appointment only, contact CC:Media Community Facilitator Luis Mendoza at luis@ccmediasalem.org.
