The Riekes Center Video Arts Department provides opportunities for youth to learn the in's and out's of digital video production in a fun, supportive, and creative atmosphere. Through collaborations, ongoing after school programs, private lessons, and summer camps, we promote learning video as a means of self-expression and as a way to make a positive difference in the world and our communities. In addition we also provide professional services. A dedicated staff of student and adult Videographers and Editors are available to film and edit special events, games and matches. We also provide professionally produced Highlight Reels for the young athlete looking to gain a competitive edge in the world of college recruiting.

REEL EYES - Video Production
Tuesdays 5PM - 7PM, starts on Jan 13th (open to enrollment after start date)
Ages 13-19 - $125 month

Every week through creative hands on activities students will learn and explore different parts of the film-making process. Some of the main topics covered in workshops are media awareness and literacy, acting and directing, equipment operations and maintenance, pre-production planning, producing, script writing, story structure, post-production editing, and distribution. Every three months Reels Eyes Participating Students (REPS) will have the option to enter the Quarterly Riekes film challenge and put their hard work on the screen for all to see and admire.

[Download the Creative Arts Application to Enroll!]

It's Alive - Animation Lab
Wednesdays 4:30PM - 6:30PM, starts on Jan 14th (open to enrollment after start date)
Ages 11-19 - $125 month

This ongoing after school program is all about learning simple and fun 2-d and 3-d animation techniques including Claymation, Stop Motion, Time-lapse and Collage. Animation is a form of film-making that everyone and anyone can get into. This series of workshops will teach you the basics of frame-by-frame shooting with still and moving image cameras. Working in teams and individually we will create a series of short animations while working on story structure and technique. Join in the fun of bringing drawings and inanimate objects to life.

[Download the Creative Arts Application to Enroll!]

Final Cut Pro 101 - Basic Editing
Thuesdays 5:30pm - 7pm, Feb 5th - March 12th
$185

Final Cut Pro 6 is fairly intuitive editing software that can be used to cut anything from consumer DV to uncompressed High Definition. Through a set of simple editing exercises you will become comfortable with standard editing techinques using Final Cut Pro. By the end of this class you will have a basic understanding of non-linear editing, and video editing

[Download the Creative Arts Application to Enroll!]

DVD Studio Pro 101
Thursdays 5:30PM - 7PM, March 19th - April 23rd
$125

Learn how to create your own menus and buttons in photoshop and author a professional looking DVD. Easy and fun!

[Download the Creative Arts Application to Enroll!]

Private Video Production Lessons:

$50 per hour (Custom-tailored classes)

Highlight Tape:

$350 Basic Highlight Reel - Please download linked files for additional information and to fill out an order form

Highlight Reel Order Sheet
Highlight Reel Filming Add On
Highlight Reel Production FAQ
Highlight Reel Log Sheet

Professional Filming:

$65 per hour (Includes lights, tripod, and camera operator)

Professional Editing:

$65 per hour

Student Prices:

Camera Rental: $15 per day (includes tripod)
Computers: $20 for 4 hours of editing time
Lights: $15 per day
Special Combo Offer: $25/day for Lights and Camera

Rental Prices:

Camera Rental: $50 per day (includes tripod)
Computers: $15 per hour (min 4 hours), $10 each additional hour
Lights: $30 per day

DVD Services:

DVD Creation: $50
(Basic DVD includes Main Menu, One Button and One Video Track)
DVD Duplication: Service Charge $17
DVD's $6 each

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