Our Mentorship Learning Courses provide hands-on training in media production, post-production, animation, live events, digital transfers, and business development. Each course offers direct instruction, practical tools, and industry-focused skills to help you succeed. All of these courses allow for personalized training and mentorship, and thus have modifications to suit the individual attendees needs.
Production Gear
20 hours | $1000
- Camera Training on a variety of cameras including the Panasonic HPX-170,Panasonic HC-X1000, Lumix DSLR GH5, Canon 6D and Canon XH-A1 as well asGoPro Hero training
- Lighting Techniques on Lowell products and GVM products
- Teleprompter setup and training
- Audio acquisition training on a variety of tools including boom pole operation,shotgun mic placement, Zoom recorder use and maintenance, proper audio logstranscribing, as well as a variety of wireless microphones and wired lavalieres
- Other production tools training on slider, jib arm, wire camera and green screen
- Proper equipment maintenance and upkeep
Post-Production
10 hours | $500
- Final Cut Pro X – acquisition and maintenance of clips and resources
- Differences in editing systems between FCPX, Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve
- Editing Techniques
- Color Grading Techniques
- Adobe Photoshop lesson integration
- Descript and AI uses
- Exporting files and file maintenance
3D Animation
10 hours | $500
- Modeling objects creation
- Layout techniques
- Shading and materials
- Lighting Techniques inside 3D environments
- Key framing and easement techniques
- Rendering options and techniques
Live Audiovisual Event Training
10 hours | $500
- Setup and configuration of audio mixing boards
- Proper use of wireless microphones for client
- Setup of speakers systems
- Setup and running of projection systems
- Camera techniques for live events
- OBS use and streaming services for live events
- Proper client and public interactions at events
Digital Media Transfers
8 hours | $400
- Proper handling of film and a variety of video and audio formats
- Use of TeleCine equipment
- Training and use of digital media software
- Rendering and output techniques
Business Development
8 hours | $400
- Finding clientele for projects using LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Creating Invoices to clients in QuickBooks, Sage 50 and Square
- Paying independent contractors
- W-9 usage, model release forms, and other paperwork
- Proper bookkeeping
Instructor's Background
Paul Tracy, owner of Envision Productions and Westwood Studios, LLC, has over 35years experience in running video and film businesses in Rochester, NY. Paul has also taught classes at Monroe Community College in Audiovisual Technologies, Photoshop, Digital Still Camera Imagery, and workshops in 3D animation through Animatus Studios. Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts from the Rochester Institute of Technology and coursework in scriptwriting from the American Film Institute.
