Calendar

Exhibition: Mapping (Borderline)

Exhibition: Mapping (Borderline)

By Fernanda D'Agostino

An exhibition that investigates the intersections between climate change, mass migration and surveillance.

Date:
Sep 6 – Sep 29
Thai Movie Night: Pee Mak

Thai Movie Night: Pee Mak

Presented by Open Signal New Media Fellow May Cat

New Media Fellow May Cat presents a screening of the 2013 Thai comedy horror film Pee Mak.

Cost:
Free
Date:
Sep 18
Panasonic Open House

Panasonic Open House

Join Open Signal, Advanced Broadcast Solutions and Panasonic for demos of Panasonic's professional cinema cameras.

Cost:
Free
Date:
Sep 20
Intro to Editing:

Intro to Editing:

Adobe Premiere

Learn compelling video editing techniques in this workshop with Adobe’s renowned software, Premiere.

Cost:
$110.00
Date:
Starts Sep 20
Ages:
16+
Editing Basics:

Editing Basics:

Final Cut Pro X

Learn the basics of video editing with Apple’s Final Cut Pro X, an essential software for new filmmakers!

Cost:
$110.00
Date:
Starts Sep 20
Ages:
16+
Résumé and Interviewing Workshop

Résumé and Interviewing Workshop

Join us for this free workshop on improving your interviewing and résumé writing skills, facilitated by career coach Ruchika Agrawal.

Cost:
Free
Date:
Sep 20
The Instant Filmmaker

The Instant Filmmaker

iPad Filmmaking for Everybody

Learn to create high-quality videos with Open Signal’s easy-to-use iPad filmmaking kits!

Cost:
$75.00
Date:
Starts Sep 22
Ages:
16+
Intermediate Studio Lighting

Intermediate Studio Lighting

Lighting can dramatically affect a media production. Learn how to set the mood and put a polished look on your productions in this workshop!

Cost:
$55.00
Date:
Starts Sep 24
Ages:
16+
Photoshop Basics

Photoshop Basics

Are you new to Adobe Photoshop? It’s a perfect place to learn how to manipulate images to tell a story, and is also a great introduction to the Adobe Creative Suite.

Cost:
$75.00
Date:
Starts Sep 26
Ages:
16+
Youth: DIY Film Crash Course

Youth: DIY Film Crash Course

For ages 15-18

Get a crash course in filmmaking with the Canon C100 MKII camera! Work as a team to create a short film. Start by writing a script and storyboard, then act and direct with your crew and edit the final piece!

Cost:
$195.00
Date:
Starts Oct 6
Ages:
15-18
Intermediate Cinematography:

Intermediate Cinematography:

Canon C100 MKII

This fast-paced class dives deep into studying Open Signal’s lights, audio gear and Canon C100 MKII cameras by creating a small group production.

Cost:
$220.00
Date:
Starts Oct 8
Ages:
16+
Intro to Video Synthesis:

Intro to Video Synthesis:

Lumen & LZX

What if creating videos was like playing an instrument? In this workshop, students learn how to use video synthesis to create unique graphics in real-time!

Cost:
$110.00
Date:
Starts Oct 9
Ages:
16+
Intro to Editing:

Intro to Editing:

Final Cut Pro X

Discover how video editing can influence a film in this introduction to editing with Final Cut Pro X.

Cost:
$75.00
Date:
Starts Oct 11
Ages:
16+
HD Camera Basics

HD Camera Basics

JVC 600

Got a story to tell? Never picked up a camera in your life? This class will get you started!

Cost:
$75.00
Date:
Starts Oct 13
Ages:
16+
Intro to HD Studio

Intro to HD Studio

Open Signal is the only media arts center in the City of Portland where you can learn how to use a TV studio to broadcast your work! This is your first step.

Cost:
$190.00
Date:
Starts Oct 15
Ages:
16+
Intro to Photoshop for Video & Animation

Intro to Photoshop for Video & Animation

Photoshop is not just for photographers! Learn techniques to create and enhance your videos and animations in this introductory workshop.

Cost:
$75.00
Date:
Starts Oct 17
Ages:
16+
Screenwriting: Scripted Web Series

Screenwriting: Scripted Web Series

with Instructor Alicia J. Rose

Have an idea for an original scripted web series? In this project-based class with director Alicia J. Rose, you’ll write your own script for a pilot episode!

Cost:
$150.00
Date:
Starts Oct 17
Ages:
16+
Intro to Editing:

Intro to Editing:

Adobe Premiere

Learn compelling video editing techniques in this workshop with Adobe’s renowned software, Premiere.

Cost:
$110.00
Date:
Starts Oct 20
Ages:
16+
Mac Basics

Mac Basics

This pay-what-you-can workshop covers the basics of Macintosh computers: file management, web navigation and more.

Cost:
$0.00
Date:
Starts Oct 25
Ages:
16+
Intro to Unity

Intro to Unity

Have you ever wanted to design a video game, create a world in virtual reality or experiment with 3D models? With Unity, all of these are within your reach.

Cost:
$135.00
Date:
Starts Oct 25
Ages:
16+
Intermediate Streaming and XPression

Intermediate Streaming and XPression

XPression is a real-time motion graphics system used in television, social media and augmented reality. This workshop will teach you how to create graphics for your own productions, as well as how to stream your content.

Cost:
$85.00
Date:
Starts Oct 29
Ages:
16+
Intro to Video Installation

Intro to Video Installation

Learn how larger-than-life videos can create dynamic audience experiences through the use of video projection.

Cost:
$145.00
Date:
Starts Oct 30
Ages:
16+
Intro to Cinematography:

Intro to Cinematography:

with the JVC 600

Discover the science and art behind cinematography and apply those skills to a collaborative project.

Cost:
$220.00
Date:
Starts Nov 3
Ages:
16+
Advanced Video Production:

Advanced Video Production:

Canon C100 Mark II

Maximize the features of Open Signal’s Canon C100 MK II cameras in this advanced class.

Cost:
$110.00
Date:
Starts Nov 5
Ages:
16+
Intro to Audio Production for Video:

Intro to Audio Production for Video:

with GarageBand

Learn the fundamentals of audio production to produce your own soundtracks and audio effects with GarageBand.

Cost:
$110.00
Date:
Starts Nov 6
Ages:
16+
Youth: Instant Filmmaking - Weekend Warriors

Youth: Instant Filmmaking - Weekend Warriors

For ages 8-11

Form a filmmaking team to create a short film from scratch!

Cost:
$75.00
Date:
Starts Nov 10
Ages:
8-11
Advanced Field Audio

Advanced Field Audio

Audio quality can make or break a film. Learn conventional field recording techniques in this workshop!

Cost:
$65.00
Date:
Starts Nov 13
Ages:
16+
Intro to Motion Graphics

Intro to Motion Graphics

with After Effects

Want to create unique animated elements and credit sequences for your videos? Apply the power of Adobe After Effects to your projects!

Cost:
$110.00
Date:
Starts Nov 13
Ages:
16+
HD Camera Basics

HD Camera Basics

JVC 600

Got a story to tell? Never picked up a camera in your life? This class will get you started!

Cost:
$75.00
Date:
Starts Nov 26
Ages:
16+
Intro to HD Studio

Intro to HD Studio

Open Signal is the only media arts center in the City of Portland where you can learn how to use a TV studio to broadcast your work! This is your first step.

Cost:
$190.00
Date:
Starts Nov 26
Ages:
16+
Editing Basics:

Editing Basics:

Final Cut Pro X

Learn the basics of video editing with Apple’s Final Cut Pro X, an essential software for new filmmakers!

Cost:
$110.00
Date:
Starts Nov 29
Ages:
16+
Intermediate Color Correction:

Intermediate Color Correction:

DaVinci Resolve

Whether you want to create consistent lighting or use color to add style, this class will teach you how to give your work a distinct aesthetic with DaVinci Resolve software

Cost:
$45.00
Date:
Starts Nov 29
Ages:
16+
Youth Film Crash Course

Youth Film Crash Course

For ages 12-14

Dive into filmmaking with this crash course on the JVC 600 camera! Work as a team to create a video from scratch, starting with a storyboard and moving on to direct actors and edit a finished piece.

Cost:
$145.00
Date:
Starts Dec 1
Ages:
12-14
Advanced Field Production Jib

Advanced Field Production Jib

Learn how to set up and use the jib to record smooth aerial footage out in the field.

Cost:
$105.00
Date:
Starts Dec 1
Ages:
16+
Intermediate Cinematography:

Intermediate Cinematography:

Canon C100 MKII

This fast-paced class dives deep into studying Open Signal’s lights, audio gear and Canon C100 MKII cameras by creating a small group production.

Cost:
$220.00
Date:
Starts Dec 3
Ages:
16+
Intermediate Field Lighting

Intermediate Field Lighting

Light is one of the most crucial elements of cinematography. This class will cover important lighting techniques, preparing you for filming indoors, outdoors, with green screens and more.

Cost:
$65.00
Date:
Starts Dec 4
Ages:
16+
Intermediate Studio Audio Board

Intermediate Studio Audio Board

Audio is a fundamental aspect of any media production. This workshop is designed to give you hands-on practice with our HD Studio audio boards and microphones, preparing you for recording and overdubbing.

Cost:
$55.00
Date:
Starts Dec 10
Ages:
16+
Advanced Multi Camera Unit

Advanced Multi Camera Unit

Learn how to transport the different components of Open Signal's portable studio equipment in this single-session class.

Cost:
$75.00
Date:
Starts Dec 15
Ages:
16+
Mac Basics

Mac Basics

This pay-what-you-can workshop covers the basics of Macintosh computers: file management, web navigation and more.

Cost:
$0.00
Date:
Starts Dec 17
Ages:
16+
Intro to Stop-Motion Animation with Dragonframe

Intro to Stop-Motion Animation with Dragonframe

Want to get into stop-motion animation but don’t know where to start? This beginners’ workshop will walk you through Dragonframe, a powerful software used by major studios like Disney and Laika.

Cost:
$110.00
Date:
Starts Dec 18
Ages:
16+