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Are you ready to make media that matters?
Whether you want to learn how to manage a crew in our multi-camera studios, how to capture a great story in the field, or how to edit your media, MNN has a class for you.
Join the digital media revolution and become a certified community producer at MNN with access to our state-of-the-art media production equipment.
Certification Classes
Certification classes are open to Manhattan residents ages 18 and over who have attended Orientation and submitted Proof of Residency and Identification. Once you successfully complete a certification class, you will be able to reserve our state-of-the-art video production and post-production equipment at any MNN facility.
Studio Production Certification
Learn how to produce a compelling and professional television show in a studio environment.
Prerequisites: Orientation + POR/ID
Cost: $25
Field Production Certification
Prepare to learn how to produce a television show in various remote locations using field video cameras.
Prerequisites: Orientation + POR/ID
Cost: $25
Video Editing Certification
Get trained to edit your video productions in our state-of-the-art suite.
Prerequisites: Orientation + POR/ID
Cost: $25
Other Media Education Opportunities
Workshops
Media Education workshops are offered on a range of subjects from pre-production to post-production. Select workshops are open to the general public.
Mediamaker Meetup
MNN’s Mediamaker Meetup is a lecture series and networking event for MNN Certified and Independent Community Producers.
Producer Resources & Video Tutorials
Producer resources and Video Tutorials to help you realize your vision at MNN.
Upcoming Events
Jan31
Attend MNN’s Mediamaker Meetup to network, share production advice and receive feedback from certified community producers, MNN staff and media professionals.
Feb1
Esta sesión informativa es una oportunidad para aprender sobre MNN El Barrio Firehouse, su misión y programas. Se describirá los entrenamientos que se ofrecen, los requisitos de elegibilidad y el proceso de inscripción.
Feb1
After attending Orientation at either our 59th street or El Barrio Firehouse location, Manhattan residents and non-profit community organizations can take classes and start producing your very own television program to cablecast on MNN’s channels.
Feb4
Prepárese aprender como producir un programa de televisión en cualquier lugar. Este curso práctico explorarán las fases de la producción, la escritura de guiones, el funcionamiento de la cámara portátil de alta definición, composición de tomas, audio de campo y conceptos básicos de iluminación.
Feb4
In this course, students will be introduced to professional, non-linear editing software Adobe Premiere CC.