Be the Media! Workshops

Register for the event here! Explore strategies which blur the lines between documentary and fiction, from script writing to media activism to studio production to post-production. Alex Rivera is an [...]

Register for the event here! Join journalist Chet Hardin for a workshop on the techniques of investigative journalism. Hardin is known for his groundbreaking coverage of NXIVM for the Capital [...]

Register for the event here! Held before the film screening at 7pm for Hail Satan?, learn tips and tricks for editing with appropriated footage from the award-winning nonfiction filmmaker, Penny [...]

Mike Burke is a long time producer with the international daily news program, Democracy Now!, with years of experience in all aspects of news production. Join Mike as he shares [...]

Join Ellen Rocco, manager of North Country Public Radio, to learn the secrets of recording a great interview, from research to writing questions to post-production. She will also share her [...]

In an informal conversation about creative process, Taylor will share personal strategies as a filmmaker, writer, and political organizer to activate a people's platform for organizing through diverse media formats.  [...]

From his fearless journey reporting on the war front to his scaling of glaciers to share stories on climate change, share the struggles, strategies, and personal process of this path-breaking [...]

Join an informal discussion with Voices for Creative Non-Violence founder Kathy Kelly, members of the local peace and justice community, and WOOC Hudson Mohawk Magazine radio producers, to develop strategies [...]

Join us for a screening and discussion of  the riveting documentary Crime + Punishment, a film chronicling the struggles of a group of black and Latino whistleblower cops and the young minorities [...]

Please register for this workshop as well as any others you'd like to participate in by clicking here. The digital revolution has us awash in a sea of media; award-winning [...]

  Please register for this workshop as well as any others you'd like to participate in by clicking here. The art of creating powerful radio, podcast and video productions requires [...]

Help us produce an hour a day of local news and public affairs content for the Capital Region. there are many ways to get involved (regardless of your interests, skill [...]

An introduction to modern digital cartography. Map your neighborhood! Own your data, untether from Google Maps and reconnect with your block. Share your map with friends using mesh networks! Meeting [...]

Audacity is a free digital audio editor and recording application that runs on almost any Mac or PC. Learn how to use it to make radio! Audio editing is an invaluable [...]

The key to quality audio production is getting a good recording in the first place. Learn useful recording techniques and discover how you can produce radio segments for the Sanctuary's [...]

Come take part in our last Be the Media! workshop of the season. "Quest" director, Jon Olshefski, and producer, Sabrina Schmidt Gordon, will head an in-depth discussion of the art [...]

Explore your performing capabilities for radio with longtime instructor at the New School of Radio and Television, Tom Hawn! Learn to harness the power of your voice through professional broadcasting [...]

Audacity is a free digital audio editor and recording application that runs on almost any Mac or PC. Learn how to use it to make radio! Lead by experienced media [...]

Join Ellen Rocco, manager of North Country Public Radio, to learn the secrets of covering community news from a national perspective at a time when local journalism is in decline. [...]

  Live footage from Nano Stern's workshop:  ***************************************************************************************************** Come take part in a Be the Media workshop taught by award-winning musician Nano Stern. If you haven't yet heard of him, [...]