Express Studio Track

The Express Studio Track is for producers who want to create live or pre-recorded shows without the need of production crew. This hands-on experience in a one-person studio allows you to simultaneously play the role of technician and talent.

To complete the Express Studio Track:

  1. Orientation
  2. Express Studio (certification for both Express and Mini-Express studios)
    or
    Mini-Express Studio (certification only for Mini-Express studio)
  3. Producer’s Workshop

Intro. Workshops

Express Studio

Level: Beginner / Intermediate

Prereq: Orientation

Length: Two 3-hour sessions

This class is also available in Spanish. Esta clase se puede tomar en Español.

This is the perfect class to begin producing shows at MNN. The Express Studio is a small one-person studio where no crew is needed to create a live or taped show. Students will learn to set sound levels, integrate computer images, and operate all studio controls. Students will also do a live or taped segment for air. Upon completion of one class and one lab, producers will be certified to use the Express Studios. 

Mini Express Studio

Level: Beginner

Prereq: Orientation

Length: 1 session

This class is also available in Spanish. Esta clase se puede tomar en Español.

Not that technically savvy? Don't want to worry much about remotes and controls? Want the ability to do a simple show by sitting in front of a camera? Then the Mini Express Studio is for you. Learn the very basics of the Mini Express equipment and focus on your content without trying to figure out daunting equipment.

Producer's Workshop

Level: Intermediate

Prereq: Orientation, 1 introductory workshop

Length: 1 session

Producer's Workshops are generally offered twice a month for producers who have received their first workshop certification. Here, producers will discuss ideas for programming and will formulate those ideas into concrete plans. They will learn the necessary steps required to reserve equipment and how to sign up for a project. Producers will also review Production Policies and Programming Policies.