SF Commons Playback Lab Orientation
2024-09-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-31 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-21 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Join SF Commons and BAVC Preservation staff for a 1-hour orientation to the Playback Lab. Participants will bring personal tapes for inspection, and learn how to use the digitization station.
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DaVinci Resolve: Color Correction class
2024-09-28 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Learn the fundamentals of color correction and color grading in this 2-day intensive class led by colorist Diana Cordero Gamboa.
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Aesthetics of Editing class w/ Ken Schneider
2024-10-05 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Learn the craft of documentary filmmaking in this 1-day class with Peabody award-winning director/producer/editor Ken Schneider!
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Video Production: Intro class w/ Jes Rowe
2024-10-05 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Learn the basics of video production (shooting, audio, lighting) in one intensive weekend! All skill levels are welcome.
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After Effects: Intro w/ Doug Garth Williams
2024-10-09 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-10 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-16 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-17 13:00 - 16:30 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Create captivating visual effects for video, television, and the web in this virtual class, led by effects artist Doug Garth Williams.
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Premiere Pro: Intro w/ Jonathan Parra
2024-10-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Learn high-end video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro‎. This 2-day introductory course will give you the basics you need to begin creating better video content right away.
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Audio for Video Production class w/ Stan Ng
2024-10-19 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
This 1-day class provides hands-on training in the basic techniques of recording sound for the camera.
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Cinematography: Lighting class w/ Vatsala Goel
2024-10-26 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
In this comprehensive 1-day workshop, learn how to use industry gear and equipment, assess and read light, create the correct mood for the scene, and interface with other roles on set.
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2025 BAVC MediaMaker Fellowship Applications Open
2024-10-30 - 2024-12-09 | CA
Applications are open for the 2025 BAVC MediaMaker Fellowship. 8 Directors working on their first or second feature documentary will be selected. Apply today! Application closes on December 9.
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Reel Stories Exploring Audio: Introduction to Foley (Workshop 1 of 3)
2024-11-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Oakstop, 1721 Broadway #201, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
What is the art of Foley and how can it be used to enhance the story of your narrative, documentary, or animated film? Discover the art of creating and recording sound effects for film.
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Reel Stories Exploring Audio: Storytelling with Score (Workshop 2 of 3)
2024-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Oakstop, 1721 Broadway #201, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Explore how to use score to enhance your storytelling in narrative and documentary films, and enhance your critical thinking skills when listening to scores in films you watch every day!
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FLOWERS & FRAMES: Flower Arrangement & Video Walk @ Saint Flora
2024-11-09 15:00 - 17:30 | Saint Flora, 209 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA, 94111, United States
A brief talk will introduce participants to the creative inspiration behind combining floral artistry with video installation concepts. Participants will then create personal floral arrangements under the guidance of Tosha Stimage at her new storefront in downtown San Francisco. After the floral session, participants will embark on a “golden hour” video/photo walk around downtown SF.
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Audio Post-production class w/ Stan Ng
2024-11-16 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
This 1-day class covers basic workflow techniques of audio post-production for film and commercial productions. Learn the art of audio clean-up and restoration using tools within Adobe Premiere and Adobe Audition.
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Reel Stories Exploring Audio: Audio Post Production (Workshop 3 of 3)
2024-11-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Oakstop, 1721 Broadway #201, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
What is the importance of Audio Post-Production and what are the tools used in Audio Post-Production? Learn the basic editing techniques for dialogue and practice editing an audio for a short project.
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Advanced Training: Aesthetics of Editing class
2024-11-17 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
In this film editing class, we will leave software and hardware behind and focus on the art and craft of cutting. You’ll explore well known concepts used by Hollywood movie makers, independent film and videomakers and storytellers the world over. Examples will be drawn from narrative and documentary films as well as from music videos, commercials and experimental films.
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StoryScroll: Share your Life Story with AI Tools (Workshop 1 of 2)
2024-11-19 18:30 - 20:00 | CA
In this Versed workshop, you’ll be guided by StoryScroll (formerly Dragon Delusion), a custom AI tool that helps you visually tell your story. In partnership with Gray Area.
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StoryScroll: Share your Life Story with AI Tools (Workshop 2 of 2)
2024-11-21 18:30 - 20:00 | CA
In this workshop, you’ll be guided by StoryScroll (formerly Dragon Delusion), a custom AI tool that helps you visually tell your story. In partnership with Gray Area.
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Advanced Training - After Effects: Intro (Part 1/4)
2024-12-04 12:00 - 12:44 | Virtual
Learn Adobe After Effects from expert instructors Doug Garth Williams. BAVC’s After Effects: Introduction is an online, immersive class for beginners. You’ll learn to apply the motion graphics skills of today’s leading animators and visual effects creators to your own media and web projects.
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2024 BAVC MediaMaker Fellowship Pitch and Party
2024-12-04 18:00 - 21:30 | David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
We will be bringing together filmmakers, alumni, industry, and BAVC community members together for an exclusive preview of 8 outstanding documentaries in progress.
For those who can join us in Berkeley, a party will follow complete with food, drinks, and live music! Or stream the pitch live from anywhere in the world.
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Advanced Training - After Effects: Intro (Part 2/4)
2024-12-05 12:00 - 12:44 | Virtual

Advanced Training - Premiere Pro: Intro (Part 1/2)
2024-12-07 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-07 12:47 - 2024-12-08 12:47 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Adobe Premiere Pro has come a long way in the past few years. With its seamless integration with the other tools in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite it’s become a go-to platform for everyone from hobbyists to feature film editors and everything in between. This introductory course will give you the basics you need to begin creating better video content right away!
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Advanced Training - Video Production: Intro class
2024-12-07 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-07 12:53 - 2024-12-08 12:53 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Are you seeking to become more skilled with video? Whether you’re a curious cinephile, or simply want to learn how to shoot video, our Video Production: Intro class will teach you the foundations of producing your own video content. This 2-day intensive workshop brings you the best tips, tricks and know-how in a 14-hour intensive training course.
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Advanced Training - After Effects: Intro (Part 3/4)
2024-12-11 12:00 - 12:47 | Virtual
