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Workshops
Become part of a network of producers who want the social and professional benefits of working in a noncommercial media environment. Take a workshop at PhillyCAM to learn to analyze, produce, and distribute your media!
PhillyCAM is hands-on and designed to build confidence in your technical and creative abilities.
If you are uncertain or want to discuss your different learning paths, please get in touch with Education Director Laura Deutch
Live Interviewing and Hosting
Class Dates/Time: July 18, 2024 6 PM - 8 PM
In-person workshop to sharpen your skills at conducting live interviews and hosting for TV and Radio.
In-depth Interviewing
Class Dates/Time: August 10, 2024 | 12 PM - 2 PM
In-person workshop to sharpen your skills at conducting long-form interviews for TV, radio, or podcasts.
Introduction to TV Studio Crew *Bootcamp* Version
Class Dates/Time: Saturday, 8/17/2024 | 11 AM - 5 PM
Fee: $25
This workshop is open to all members looking to produce or offer support as crew for producers or those just interested in learning the ins and outs of TV Studio production. We will introduce new concepts, policies, procedures, and the newly upgraded studio. It serves as a gateway to everyone wishing to move further along. This workshop aims to prepare you to support as a crew member in the TV Studio Crew. This all-day workshop will get you up and running in the main studio, ready to crew. The morning will include hands-on instruction, and the afternoon will consist of a simulated production where students rotate through crew roles and practice setting up and executing a production.
Participants will gain the following skills:
- Understanding studio roles, teamwork, and live-to-tape workflow
- Understanding camera operation, shot types, framing
- Understanding how to patch and mic guests
- Hands-on experience communicating and operating as a studio crew member, knowing how to take initiative and work as a team
- Operating the soundboard (basic mixing with the faders)
- Understanding how the teleprompter works (additional training will be provided as needed)
Instructor: Chad Murdock
Fee: $25
Basic Field Production
Class Dates/Time: Tuesdays, 9/17/2024 - 10/22/2024 | 6 PM - 8 PM
This class will teach the basic operation of the Sony PXWX70 XDCAM field camera, lighting and microphones. Students will learn how to set up their shots, properly mic subjects and prepare for their production shoot. Students will also learn composition techniques as well as how to do basic planning production.
This class will be held in person at PhillyCAM. Instruction will take place over the first 5 weeks, and the last class meeting will be the certification demonstration and exam. Upon conclusion and passing the certification, members will be able to reserve the equipment for their PhillyCAM projects.
Cost: $75
Instructor: Niki Warncke
Prerequisite: You must be a current PhillyCAM member and have attended a member orientation session to register.
Pay online or in-person with a credit or debit card. You will need to register in person if you are paying by cash, check or money order.
Introduction to StreamYard
Class Dates/Time: Thursdays, 11/07/2024 - 11/21/2024 | 6 PM - 8 PM
Fee: $25
This workshop is for members interested in crewing on a PhillyCAM or WPPM production or producers interested in running their virtual broadcasts using the StreamYard platform. For members interested in supporting a virtual TV production or getting back in the 'studio' - this is for you!
StreamYard is ideal for talk and music shows that stream live to Facebook or other social channels. The workshop will cover the technical aspects of preparing a show in StreamYard and tips for hosting and preparing guests. Participants will be paired with an existing producer to support them as Technical Directors on their show. All participants are required to help with one member's production outside of class to receive certification. Certification will allow you to access PhillyCAM's StreamYard pro account and staff support for PCAM and WPPM productions.
The meetings will be within the StreamYard platform, so participants must be able to participate using a PC or other computer to follow along properly.
We have found that this workshop requires more than logging on via phone. Participants should also ensure a steady internet connection.
If you do not have the proper equipment to participate, please email laura@phillycam.org to see what arrangements can be made.
Must be an active producer or be willing to crew on a PCAM/WPPM Production.
Fee: $25
Foundations of Audio
Tuesdays 6/18/2024 - 7/23/2024 6 PM - 8 PM ET
Fee: $75
Location: In-person at PhillyCAM Media Center
This class is designed for emerging audio storytellers, podcasters, radio producers, and filmmakers who want to improve and expand their audio skills.
Over six weeks, sessions will cover essential sound theory and practical techniques for using various field microphones and recorders to capture the best audio possible and learning to manage and anticipate variables during recording. Participants will also learn the basics of Digital Audio Workstations for audio editing and be introduced to recording in the AV Booth at PhillyCAM.
All students will produce a short multitrack audio piece from the workshop for air on WPPM-FM.
Fee: $75
Instructor: Cody Hmelar
Cody Hmelar is a multimedia journalist and broadcast engineer based in Germantown. His work focuses on infrastructure, culture, technology, and lifestyle and how they affect everyday life. You can catch him on the airwaves in Philly, New York, and internationally, discussing the stories that impact Philadelphians. He also teaches audio production and engineering at Hofstra University.
The workshop will be held in person at PhillyCAM
Foundations of Audio Registration
AV Booth Training
Class Date: On Demand by Appointment
This training is FREE for PhillyCAM members and suggested for members with active projects.
This 45 minute training provides an overview of the equipment and software in the AV Booth at PhillyCAM. Currently the AV booth is configured with 2 mics ideal for Voiceover recording or 1-1 interviews, a high quality webcam and softbox light. It's an ideal space for recording voiceover or voice tracks for video, podcast or radio. Additionally, it's ideal for using StreamYard as a host or guest to participate in a virtual broadcast or recording. Maximum capacity in the space is 2 people.
In the training we will cover:
- Use of the mics, setting levels and checking input/output settings
- Use of Audacity for recording simple voice tracks or interviews.
- How to open and setup StreamYard for a broadcast (Complete StreamYard training is offered separately)
- How to power on/off the mixer, lights and computer after each session
This training is FREE for PhillyCAM members and suggested for members with active projects.
Once you sign up, please email laura@phillycam.org to make an appointment for the training.
Grab n Go Canon M50 Mirrorless Camera Kits
Class Date: On Demand by Appointment

Prerequisites: Current PhillyCAM member and TV Orientation Certified
Fee: $50
This condensed workshop orientates you to the user-friendly functions and menus of the portable, high quality mirrorless camera (Canon EOS RP) ideal for field recording, news gathering and DIY filmmaking on the go. The kit includes a small shotgun mic and JOBY Gorilla tripod. The training will also also include an overview of the Rhode mini wireless lavaliers and full size tripod.
Once you have signed up and paid for the workshop, please email laura@phillycam.org to set up a day/time to meet. Allow at least 60 minutes for the training.
Live streaming with PCAM Kit
Class Date: On Demand by Appointment
Prerequisites: Current PhillyCAM member and TV Orientation Certified
Fee: Free for members
Learn how to use PhillyCAM's new mobile phone livestream kit to cover community events. We'll review the technical aspects of the kit, connecting to social media platforms and the basics of hosting and staying engaged when covering events live. This is primarily for members willing to produce content for PhillyCAM Voices, Atrevete, or member-produced community news programs.
Interested members can schedule a one-on-one session to get trained—Email Education Director laura@phillycam.org to schedule a time.
Express Studio Training
The Express Studio has been redesigned to support TV Producers with a sleek modular set that is optimized for talk shows and video podcasts seeking a live to tape production workflow.
The space is designed to be intuitive for beginners and easy to use.
- The studio supports up to 4 live guests and up to 5 virtual guests.
- Producers can bring in customized logos, graphics and assets to include in their productions and use built in lower thirds for their shows.
- Producers can create unique looks with custom lighting and logos.
- The cameras in the studio are SonyZVE-10 Mirrorless Vlog cameras.
- The software is Livestream Studio.
Due to the small space, we are training people by appointment and allowing 1 hour to review basic show setup, switching, and graphics and additional time to learn how to configure the show for remote guests and external sources (like connecting a laptop).
After paying for the training, please email Education Director laura@phillycam.org to schedule a time with our Tech Staff.
Work exchanges are offered for members willing to support PhillyCAM/Member productions.
If you are interested in signing up via Work Exchange, please email laura@phillycam.org
We will work with you to schedule the training within two weeks of registration.
Fee: $25
To verify your certification status please contact laura@phillycam.org. For technical issues call 267-639-5481 or email sonia@phillycam.org