sound recording
Community News Reporting

DATES: Mondays, January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27; TIME: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM; WINTER 2012
How do you uncover the news? How do you know if a story is important? How do you produce a radio news story – quickly and accurately? Workshop participants learn the craft and technique of radio journalism by researching, producing and editing short news or feature stories about West Philadelphia for broadcast on WPEB. The workshop culminates in a live radio broadcast on WPEB featuring news reports produced by workshop participants.
Register by calling 215-222-4201 or online now and bring confirmation receipt on day of workshop. Thank you for registering.
Recording Audio for HDV Productions

DATES: Friday, August 5, 6:00 - 9:00 PM & Saturday, August 6, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; SUMMER 2011
Put an end to distorted and noisy audio! Learn the important steps in making audio a quality part of your next project. This special two-part workshop will look at the important considerations for field audio recording, particularly with digital camcorders. You will learn the step-by-step process of setting up and selecting audio gear for an audio or video production within your budget. Experience hands on training with audio accessories, microphones, mixers, and wirelesses. The workshop will also look at some of the newest technological innovations for digital video-sound recording.
Sound Recording Practicum Sound Strategies for Documentary Production
DATE: Saturday, August 21; TIME: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Join JT Takagi for a workshop on approaches to audio recording and sound equipment for documentary video production, including working with small format cameras including DSLRs, and options in working double system with low and medium budget digital recorders. This is an opportunity to learn about the essential gear for audio production, as well as talk about techniques and approaches to good location audio. Workshop participants are invited to discuss planned projects.
Sound Recording Practicum Sound Strategies for Documentary Production
DATE: Saturday, August 21 TIME: 11:00AM-2:00PM; SUMMER 2010
Join JT Takagi for a workshop on approaches to audio recording and sound equipment for documentary video production, including working with small format cameras including DSLRs, and options in working double system with low and medium budget digital recorders. This is an opportunity to learn about the essential gear for audio production, as well as talk about techniques and approaches to good location audio. Workshop participants are invited to discuss planned projects.
Recording Audio for HDV Productions
DATES: Friday, August 6, 6:00 – 9:00 PM & Saturday, August 7, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; SUMMER 2010
How do you cope with difficult sound situations? What are the pros and cons of wireless microphones? How do you master a mixer? This special two-part workshop will look at important considerations for field recording, particularly with HDV camcorder productions, including choosing the proper gear for your project. The workshop will also look at some of the newest technological innovations for digital video sound recordings.