Workshops
Media Education at MNN features free and low-cost in-person and online workshops on a range of subjects from pre-production to post-production.
These workshops are designed for independent media makers, storytellers and creatives across the world.
To register for an upcoming workshop, please see the schedule below.
Free Workshops
Virtual Video Production
This workshop explores set design, composition and framing and how to effectively utilize video production equipment to create engaging interviews, performances and presentations.
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: Free
Mobile Storytelling
This workshop gives you tips and tricks so you can create high-quality media using your personal portable device, including phones and tablets.
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: Free
Social Media 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Facebook & Twitter
This workshop teaches you tips, tricks and the basics of how to create, integrate and promote your show across the two biggest social media platforms: Facebook and Twitter.
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: Free
How to be a Successful Producer
Learn the fundamentals of producing a show from A to Z.
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: Free
Developing a Production Plan
This workshop explores production planning, understanding creative set design and utilizing MNN's resources to aid in developing a production plan that's tailored to your show.
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: Free
Uploading Content from Home
This workshop will walk you through the process of uploading and submitting content that will air on MNN’s television channels.
Level: Beginner
Cost: Free
Creating Content while Social Distancing
Worried about how to safely create media while maintaining social distancing? This workshop will not only give you creative and affordable solutions for creating content from home but also strategies for filming on-location while social distancing.
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: Free
Essential Resources for Video Editors
This workshop will prepare new video editors with the tools for success. In this workshop, learn about the language of editing, equipment every editor must have and important affordable resources for obtaining sound, image, video and graphic templates.
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: Free
Power of the Lens: Understanding Field Cameras
This workshop will take a deep dive into the pros and cons of today’s various video camera options. We will also explore the best use of each camera along with essential accessories needed to create high-quality video productions.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Cost: Free
App-Based Workshops
Podcasting with Anchor App
This hands-on workshop will walk you through how to plan, produce, edit and distribute your very own podcast using Spotify’s Anchor app.
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: $25
Essential Apps for Instagram
This hands-on workshop teaches you how to utilize four essential free applications that aid in increasing Instagram followers, likes and overall engagement.
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: $25
Mobile Video Editing with Adobe Rush
This hands-on workshop explores basic video editing for short-form and social media video projects.
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: $25
Professional Workshops
Lighting Home Studios
This workshop features tips and strategies for lighting video projects filmed at home with a limited budget.
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: $25
Introduction to Podcasting
This workshop is a beginner’s guide to creating a podcast on a limited budget.
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: $25
Instagram for Mediamakers
This workshop explores how media makers can create engaging stories using Instaposts, stories and IGTV.
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: $25
Special Shooting Techniques
This workshop covers a wide range of shooting challenges filmmakers face while creating content.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Cost: $25
Digital Storytelling & Writing
Learn writing and digital storytelling techniques that are utilized when creating fiction films, documentaries, podcasts, or journalistic pieces.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Cost: $25
Location Sound Design
This workshop features a comprehensive introduction to on-set dialog recording for media makers.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Cost: $25
Upcoming Workshops
Jul15
This workshop covers a wide range of shooting challenges filmmakers face while creating content.
Jul17
Este taller virtual cubre un amplio rango de desafíos de grabación que enfrentan los cineastas mientras crean contenido.
Jul22
This workshop will prepare new video editors with the tools for success.
Jul24
This workshop will not only give you creative and affordable solutions for creating content from home but also strategies for filming on-location while social distancing.
Jul29
This workshop features a comprehensive introduction to on-set dialog recording for media makers.