Learning & Education Resources

You don’t have to stop learning after you leave the classroom. We’ve compiled additional resources to help you continue your media education. Review our course handbooks, watch video tutorials and check out other classes we recommend in the community.

Handbooks

Need to brush up on something you learned in class? Refer to our handbooks for everything you need to know about operating the equipment and software used at MNN. ​​​​​​​

• Studio Production Handbook  -  Produción de Estudio
• Studio Equipment Manual  -  Manual del Equipo
• Field Production with Sony Z150  -  Producción de Campo
• Adobe Premiere CC Handbook - Edición con Premiere
• Field Production with iPad Mini
• Video Editing with iMovie

Video Tutorials

Watch these tutorial videos our media education staff put together to help you when you're stumped or need some additional instruction.

• Studio Production
• Field Production
• Mobile and iPad Video Production
• Video Editing
• Documentary Storytelling
• How to Use MNN's Upload Facilities

Lynda.com Recommendations

Lynda.com is an online learning platform and New York Public Library members are eligible for a free, premium Lynda.com account. Activate your free account by logging in here. For more information about Lynda.com from the New York Public Library, click here.

Check out some of our favorite Lynda.com videos:

• After Effects CC 2017 Essential Training
• Premiere Pro CC 2017 Essential Training
• Photoshop CC 2017 One-on-One: Fundamentals
• Video Foundations: Interviews

Alternative Education Classes and Programs

If you're looking for more opportunities to build your skill set, check out these other media education facilities in Manhattan.

• Downtown Community Education Center
• New York Public Library
• New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
• EVC: Educational Video Center: (For youth media)
• New York Film Academy 
• Future Media Concepts