VCAM Production Manager Bill Simmon will be running a 4-week long multi-session workshop on videoblogging and podcasting beginning next Thursday evening, February 19. The sessions will run for four consecutive weeks from 6-8 pm. This workshop is open to any VCAM member who can demonstrate basic computer competency skills (file management, web searching, cut/copy/paste, etc.). There is an enrollment limit of five. (Not a VCAM member yet? Call 802-651-9692 to get involved!)

If you would like to reserve a spot in the class, email bill (bill@vermontcam.org). Please only enroll in the workshop if you can attend ALL FOUR sessions. The workshop description follows…

This 4-week course is intended for people who are curious about making their own podcasts and/or video-blogs.  Throughout the 4 weeks, students will build a blog, produce their own podcast or video-blog episodes and publish them online with subscribable RSS feeds.  No prior blogging or podcasting experience necessary.  Only basic computer/web-surfing skills are required.

Open to any VCAM member (basic computer skills required – if you’re not sure, ask the instructor) – 5 students per class.

NOTE: VCAM will provide the computers, software and cameras for this course, but we recommend that students have their own gear as well so that they can continue to explore the world of social media beyond the class.

Want to use your own gear?  Here’s what you’ll need, at a minimum:

•    A late model PC or Mac with firewire and/or USB inputs.
•    The latest version of Apple Quicktime Pro ($30 from apple.com).
•    A digital video camera with firewire or USB outputs.