Get Started
Whether you’re here to learn, connect, or create, there’s a place for you at Open Signal!
Paths for Every Stage of Your Creative Journey
Step 1: Take a Class or Attend an Event
Our beginner-level classes help you explore the fundamentals of media making — no previous experience required. These classes are open to anyone who wants to build confidence with media production tools.
We also offer public events to connect with creative community and explore storytelling. Check out our calendar of classes + events here.
If you’d like some help finding the best path for your creative goals, make a one-on-one facilitation appointment with our staff by calling (503) 288 - 1515.
Step 2: Start your Membership
Take the next step in your journey by becoming a Member! Your Membership gives you access to shared workspaces, broadcast of your independent work to new audiences on cable TV, and opportunities to connect with our vibrant community of media makers.
Every Membership donation helps sustains our programs for years to come. We offer membership vouchers for those who cannot make a financial contribution at this time, just reach out to our staff by email at info [at] opensignalpdx.org or call (503) 288-1515.
Members are also invited to apply for our Production Cohort. The Cohort is a six-month, hands-on program designed to support beginner-level media makers in moving their projects forward.
Step 3: Become an Open Signal Producer
When you’re ready to move from learning to creating, attend an Orientation to become an Open Signal producer.
As a Producer, you get access to classes that focus on our library of professional production resources:
- Intro to Studio Production
- Field Production with the Panasonic Camcorder
- Editing with Final Cut Pro X
- Studio Motion Graphics with Ross Xpression
- and more!
These classes certify you to check out professional equipment at no cost.
Start a web series, work on that documentary you've always wanted to make, film a music video — make it happen with the support of Open Signal's resource library and staff.
Step 4: Broadcast Your Work on Our Cable Channels
Open Signal broadcasts work made in our community 24 hours a day. Find citizen journalism, independent films and TV shows from local voices — add yours! Watch on your TV screen or stream it online.
Learn more about how to broadcast your content here.
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