All the benefits of a Basic Membership, but for students. You will be asked to present a student ID upon registering for each class.

Apple’s official Final Cut Pro textbook accompanies our Final Cut Pro training classes.  It is a great resource for continued study of the software, and we recommend our students purchase it to keep developing their FCP skills.

Making the Cut: Intro to Editing on Final Cut Pro 7, for non NOVAC members includes 2 full days of Final Cut Pro 7 fundamentals and hands-on training with a seasoned FCP editor.

Making the Cut: Intro to Editing on Final Cut Pro 7, for non NOVAC non-members includes 2 full days of Final Cut Pro 7 fundamentals and hands-on training with a seasoned FCP editor. Also included is a yearlong basic NOVAC membership.

NOVAC member price for Apple Certified Class. Course fee includes Final Cut Pro text book. If you have any questions, or would like to pay with another method, please call novac at 504.940.5780 or email info@novacvideo.org.

Nonmember pricing here.

Non-Member Price. Course fee includes Textbook. This course is instructed by an Apple Certified Instructor.

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Includes:

• Short XLR Cable
• 2 Large Camera Batteries
• Headphones
• Camera Bag
• User Manual

Includes:

• 2 Large Camera Batteries
• Headphones
• Camera Bag
• User Manual

• XLR Plug-In Transmitter
• Lav Mic
• Body Pack Reciever

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Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Color,
Motion, Soundtrack Pro

Please change the quantity to the amount of hours you would like to reserve.

The Apple Certified Pro program creates a benchmark for assessing an enduser’s proficiency in a specific Apple Pro application. By taking and passing the Apple Certified Pro exam, a user is given Apple Certified Pro status, which allows them to distinguish themselves to colleagues, employers, and prospective clients as skilled users of the chosen software application. This certification gives individuals a competitive edge in today’s ever-changing job market.

Receive $25 off this exam when you register for a NOVAC Apple Authorized Training

Must be a current NOVAC member to receive special pricing.  The Apple Certified Pro program creates a benchmark for assessing an enduser’s proficiency in a specific Apple Pro application. By taking and passing the Apple Certified Pro exam, a user is given Apple Certified Pro status, which allows them to distinguish themselves to colleagues, employers, and prospective clients as skilled users of the chosen software application. This certification gives individuals a competitive edge in today’s ever-changing job market.

Nonmembers may pay $150 to take the Logic Pro Level Two Certification Exam when not in conjunction with an Apple Certified Course.  Note: endusers wishing to take the Logic Pro Level Two Certification Exam must have passed the Logic Pro Level One Certification Exam previously.

The Apple Certified Pro program creates a benchmark for assessing an enduser’s proficiency in a specific Apple Pro application. By taking and passing the Apple Certified Pro exam, a user is given Apple Certified Pro status, which allows them to distinguish themselves to colleagues, employers, and prospective clients as skilled users of the chosen software application. This certification gives individuals a competitive edge in today’s ever-changing job market.

Receive $25 off when you purchase this course in conjunction with a NOVAC course.

This two-day class guides you through editing audio files, repair field recordings, perform multitrack arranging and mixing, synchronize audio and video, analyze and fix common audio problems, and perform other creative sound design techniques.  This course focuses on practical, professional techniques used to add professional music and sound effects to video and multimedia projects.  This course is instructed by an Apple Certified Instructor and tuition includes required textbook, 2 full days of instruction, and a $25 credit toward any Apple Enduser Certification Exam.

Must be a current NOVAC member to receive special pricing.  The Apple Certified Pro program creates a benchmark for assessing an enduser’s proficiency in a specific Apple Pro application. By taking and passing the Apple Certified Pro exam, a user is given Apple Certified Pro status, which allows them to distinguish themselves to colleagues, employers, and prospective clients as skilled users of the chosen software application. This certification gives individuals a competitive edge in today’s ever-changing job market.

Nonmembers may pay $150 to take the Logic Pro Level One Certification Exam when not in conjunction with an Apple Certified Course.

Must be a current NOVAC member to receive special pricing.  The Apple Certified Pro program creates a benchmark for assessing an enduser’s proficiency in a specific Apple Pro application. By taking and passing the Apple Certified Pro exam, a user is given Apple Certified Pro status, which allows them to distinguish themselves to colleagues, employers, and prospective clients as skilled users of the chosen software application. This certification gives individuals a competitive edge in today’s ever-changing job market.

Nonmembers may pay $150 to take the Sound Editing Level One Certification Exam when not in conjunction with an Apple Certified Course.

This three-day, hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the Final Cut Pro user interface. In this course, you will cut a scene from the TNT television series Leverage, create a promo for Seaworld’s Believe documentary, as well as master filters and effects as you edit a segment of Playing for Change, the international music-creation event.

Start with basic video editing techniques and work all the way through Final Cut Pro’s powerful advanced features. (…more)

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This three-day, hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the Final Cut Pro user interface. In this course, you will cut a scene from the TNT television series Leverage, create a promo for Seaworld’s Believe documentary, as well as master filters and effects as you edit a segment of Playing for Change, the international music-creation event.

Start with basic video editing techniques and work all the way through Final Cut Pro’s powerful advanced features. (…more)

Previz Pop-Up is a one day intesive covering the key pre visualization techniques used by directors and art departments of major motion pictures. Taught by NOVAC guest artist, Randall Wilkins, Previz Pop-Up will cover topics like: lenses, using directors plans, visualizing set drawings and planning location shoots, basic storyboarding and will also touch on 3D filming.

Tuition to Producing the Indie includes 2 days of intensive instruction with Maureen Ryan and special guest speakers, the cost of the required textbook (Producer to Producer, 2010©) as well as admittance to NOVAC’s Get Funded! panel discussion on the evening of April 14th.

Tuition for Producing the Indie includes 2 days of intensive instruction with Maureen Ryan and special guest speakers, the cost of the required textbook (Producer to Producer, 2010©) as well as admittance to NOVAC’s Get Funded! panel discussion on the evening of April 14th.

Pricing includes admission to NOVAC’s Get Funded! evening panel discussion designed to demystify the world of film financing for the feature producer in the early stages of his/her career. Industry experts will discuss alternative methods of financing like finding investors, Kickstarter, fiscal sponsorship, the Louisiana Filmmakers Grant as well as international co-productions and tax incentives and much more.

Admission to Get Funded! is included in the cost of tuition for NOVAC’s Producing the Indie seminar.

Pricing includes admission to NOVAC’s Get Funded! evening panel discussion designed to demystify the world of film financing for the feature producer in the early stages of his/her career. Industry experts will discuss alternative methods of financing like finding investors, Kickstarter, fiscal sponsorship, the Louisiana Filmmakers Grant as well as international co-productions and tax incentives and much more.

Admission to Get Funded! is included in the cost of tuition for NOVAC’s Producing the Indie seminar.

This three-day, hands-on course teaches students hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques.  Learn how to create polished transitions, fix screen direction errors, edit multi-camera projects, work with nested sequences, create fantastic effects, use filters creatively and composite like a pro.  This course also covers advanced workflows for managing media and working with film…(…more)

This three-day, hands-on course teaches students hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques.  Learn how to create polished transitions, fix screen direction errors, edit multi-camera projects, work with nested sequences, create fantastic effects, use filters creatively and composite like a pro.  This course also covers advanced workflows for managing media and working with film…(…more)

This two-day class guides you through editing audio files, repair field recordings, perform multitrack arranging and mixing, synchronize audio and video, analyze and fix common audio problems, and perform other creative sound design techniques.  This course focuses on practical, professional techniques used to add professional music and sound effects to video and multimedia projects.  This course is instructed by an Apple Certified Instructor and tuition includes required textbook, 2 full days of instruction, and a $25 credit toward any Apple Enduser Certification Exam.

This 7D Pop-Up class is a one day intensive workshop designed to teach filmmakers to operate and shoot great quality video with the Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera. In this class students will learn the benefits of shooting with this camera and cover topics like: setting up the camera menu, expanded ISO, lighting for the 7D, camera accessories, lenses and filters, recording sound, post production workflow and more. This short, intensive workshop is perfect for anyone considering purchasing or shooting with the 7D or any comparable DSLR model.

This 7D Pop-Up class is a one day intensive workshop designed to teach filmmakers to operate and shoot great quality video with the Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera. In this class students will learn the benefits of shooting with this camera and cover topics like: setting up the camera menu, expanded ISO, lighting for the 7D, camera accessories, lenses and filters, recording sound, post production workflow and more. This short intensive workshop is perfect for anyone considering purchasing or shooting with the 7D or any comparable DSLR model.

Either half of a down payment for two day class, created on 5/10 for Muffin Bernstein.  This includes a 10% discount for previous customers of the AATC taking Sound Track Pro.

Must register one week prior to exam date.

Individuals who have taken a NOVAC Apple Certified Course are eligible for a $25 discount (within 90 days of course completion) on the purchase of this certification exam. If you qualify for this discount, please enter “APPLECERT” in the coupon code box at checkout. If you need assistance with registration, please call the office (504) 940-5780.

Note: You may purchase any Level 1 Apple Pro Application or IT Exam NOVAC offers.  No course purchase is necessary. All Level 2 advanced Certifications may be purchased on their own, however, you must first pass the corresponding Level 1 Certification in order to take them.

Must register one week prior to exam date.

Individuals who have taken a NOVAC Apple Certified Course are eligible for a $25 discount (within 90 days of course completion) on the purchase of this certification exam. If you qualify for this discount, please enter “APPLECERT” in the coupon code box at checkout. If you need assistance with registration, please call the office (504) 940-5780.

Note: You may purchase any Level 1 Apple Pro Application or IT Exam NOVAC offers.  No course purchase is necessary. All Level 2 advanced Certifications may be purchased on their own, however, you must first pass the corresponding Level 1 Certification in order to take them.

Please register a week in advance.

Individuals who have taken a NOVAC Apple Certified Course are eligible for a $25 discount (within 90 days of course completion) on the purchase of this certification exam. If you qualify for this discount, please enter “APPLECERT” in the coupon code box at checkout. If you need assistance with registration, please call the office (504) 940-5780.

Note: You may purchase any Level 1 Apple Pro Application or IT Exam NOVAC offers.  No course purchase is necessary. All Level 2 advanced Certifications may be purchased on their own, however, you must first pass the corresponding Level 1 Certification in order to take them.

Miscellaneous equipment charge includes HVX rental, Tripod, and Lav Kit.

For contributions of $1000 or more donors at the Studio Exec. level will receive a written thank-you, a NOVAC bumper sticker, a NOVAC T-shirt, a NOVAC tote-bag, a NOVAC mug and in addition, will receive acknowledgment in the NOVAC monthly newsletter as well as the NOVAC website and annual report.

For contributions of $500 – $999, donors at the Producer level will receive a written thank-you, a NOVAC bumper-sticker, a NOVAC T-shirt, a NOVAC tote-bag, a NOVAC mug and in addition, will receive acknowledgement in the NOVAC monthly newsletter.

For contributions of $300 – $499, donors at the Director level will receive a written thank-you, a NOVAC bumper sticker, a NOVAC T-Shirt and a NOVAC tote-bag.

For contributions of $100 – $299 donors at the Cinematographer level will receive a written thank-you, a NOVAC bumper sticker and a NOVAC T-shirt.

Watch My Movie! is free and open to the public however, optional donations such as this will allow us to continue serving the local film community with educational and networking offerings like this one. Your donation of $10 includes one raffle ticket.

For contributions of $25 – $99, donors at the Show Runner level will receive a written thank-you and a NOVAC bumper sticker.

Make your tax-deductible donation to Watch My Movie! today.

Previz Pop-Up is a one day intesive covering the key pre visualization techniques used by directors and art departments of major motion pictures. Taught by NOVAC guest artist, Randall Wilkins, Previz Pop-Up will cover topics like: lenses, using directors plans, visualizing set drawings and planning location shoots, basic storyboarding and will also touch on 3D filming.

Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Color,
Motion, Soundtrack Pro

Please change the quantity to the amount of days you would like to reserve.

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Part of NOVAC’s Pop-Up Class Series, Green Screen Pop-Up is a one day intensive covering green screen production techniques as well as the post production keying techniques used in by studio and indie filmmakers. The course will be held at 9th Ward Studios, located at 1301 Kentucky Street in New Orleans on Saturday, December 10th from 10AM – 6PM and will be instructed by a seasoned visual effects supervisor.

Part of NOVAC’s Pop-Up Class Series, Green Screen Pop-Up is a one day intensive covering green screen production techniques as well as the post production keying techniques used in by studio and indie filmmakers. The course will be held at 9th Ward Studios, located at 1301 Kentucky Street in New Orleans on Saturday, December 10th from 10AM – 6PM and will be instructed by a seasoned visual effects supervisor.

Make your tax-deductible donation today!

Don one of these NOVAC Tees in our signature green or slate gray. Sizes include XS, S, M, L, XL.  Please email ashley@novacvideo.org with sizing needs.

Carry this versatile tote bag for books, a laptop or your morning jaunt to the farmer’s market

Enjoy a sip of coffee, tee or cocoa from this mug in crisp morning white

Take NOVAC to-go with this sleek bumper sticker and show your commitment to local film community!

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Making the deal is a One Day film-financing seminar designed to educate independent filmmakers, producers, attorneys and future JD candidates concentrating in Entertainment Law on the intricacies of financing independent films and developing film investment deals in the current marketplace. Hosted by Loyola University College of Law’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS), Making the Deal will not only provide participants with the critical information necessary to secure investors, but it will also connect local filmmakers to future entertainment attorneys so together they may package films for financing  and distribution in the future.

Making the deal is a One Day film-financing seminar designed to educate independent filmmakers, producers, attorneys and future JD candidates concentrating in Entertainment Law on the intricacies of financing independent films and developing film investment deals in the current marketplace. Hosted by Loyola University College of Law’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS), Making the Deal will not only provide participants with the critical information necessary to secure investors, but it will also connect local filmmakers to future entertainment attorneys so together they may package films for financing  and distribution in the future.

Making the Cut: Intro to Editing on Final Cut Pro 7, for non NOVAC non-members includes 2 full days of Final Cut Pro 7 fundamentals and hands-on training with a seasoned FCP editor.  This price is reserved for Current NOVAC Members participants bringing their own editing laptops complete with Final Cut Pro 7 software. If you are not currently a NOVAC Member CLICK HERE to join today.

Making the Cut: Intro to Editing on Final Cut Pro 7, for non NOVAC non-members includes 3 full days of Final Cut Pro 7 fundamentals at the auditing level.  This level is not hands on.

Fee includes admission to NOVAC@40: Fast. Forward.

Fee includes admission to NOVAC@40: Fast. Forward.

Entrants must be 18 years of age or younger to qualify for this category.  This category includes admission for the filmmaker only to NOVAC@40: Fast. Forward.

Making the Cut:Make Your Own Damn Reel is a 2-day intensive, hands-on workshop designed to educate actors on the ins and outs of creating their own acting reels using Final Cut Pro 7.

Making the Cut:Make Your Own Damn Reel is a 2-day intensive, hands-on workshop designed to educate actors on the ins and outs of creating their own acting reels using Final Cut Pro 7.

Making the Cut:Make Your Own Damn Reel is a 2-day intensive, hands-on workshop designed to educate actors on the ins and outs of creating their own acting reels using Final Cut Pro 7. Only actors operating their own laptops equipped with Final Cut Pro 7 may register at this price.

Making the Cut: Intro to Compressor & DVD Studio Pro  is a one day intensive that will provide the fundamentals of encoding, transcoding, and compression for projects like DVD authoring, readying videos for the web, or converting different video formats for editing and post-production. Once participants have a grasp on Compressor, Making the Cut instructor, Christopher C. Brown will take students through the ins and outs of DVD authoring using DVD Studio Pro.

Making the Cut: Intro to Compressor & DVD Studio Pro  is a one day intensive that will provide the fundamentals of encoding, transcoding, and compression for projects like DVD authoring, readying videos for the web, or converting different video formats for editing and post-production. Once participants have a grasp on Compressor, Making the Cut instructor, Christopher C. Brown will take students through the ins and outs of DVD authoring using DVD Studio Pro.

Making the Cut: Intro to Compressor & DVD Studio Pro  is a one day intensive that will provide the fundamentals of encoding, transcoding, and compression for projects like DVD authoring, readying videos for the web, or converting different video formats for editing and post-production. Once participants have a grasp on Compressor, Making the Cut instructor, Christopher C. Brown will take students through the ins and outs of DVD authoring using DVD Studio Pro.

Only participants using their own laptop equipped with Compressor and DVD Studio Pro may participate at this price.

Making the Cut: Gimme Credits is a one day introductory seminar designed to provide participants with the ins and outs of creating dynamic credits and title sequences using Adobe After Effects.

Making the Cut: Gimme Credits is a one day introductory seminar designed to provide participants with the ins and outs of creating dynamic credits and title sequences using Adobe After Effects.

Making the Cut: Gimme Credits is a one day introductory seminar designed to provide participants with the ins and outs of creating dynamic credits and title sequences using Adobe After Effects. Only editors using their own laptops equipped with After Effects may register at this price.

NOVAC is kicking off it’s Conversation Series this year with an intimate discussion with screenwriter and founder of BlueCat Screenplay Competition, Gordy Hoffman on October 2, 2012.  NOVAC’s Conversations are intimate and moderated discussions designed to provide filmmakers and film lovers insight into the processes, challenges, career paths and aesthetic choices of visiting and local artists.

Cinema for a New Age: Going HD is an in-depth panel discussion designed to educate filmmakers and film lovers about cinema’s transition into the digital age. The event will take place at Tulane University’s Freeman Auditorium at 6PM on September 6, 2012 with a reception to follow.

Click here to purchase tickets to our 40th Anniversary Decades Bash – September 21, 2012 at the Republic New Orleans! We will contact you with a confirmation that you are on the list for the event after your purchase!

Click here to purchase tickets to our 40th Anniversary Decades Bash and Patron Party – September 21, 2012 at the Republic New Orleans! We will contact you with a confirmation that you are on the list for the event after your purchase!

During this four hour class, an Entertainment Partners instructor will demonstrate step-by-step, how to take your script from element entry to report printing. The class is scheduled for Saturday, October 27, 2012 and will be held at the NOVAC training center.

During this course, you will learn how to input your projected production costs down to the most detailed level and come away with the strongest estimated budget possible.  The class will take place at the NOVAC Training Center from 10 AM – 6 PM on Sunday, October 28, 2012.

During this four hour class, an Entertainment Partners instructor will demonstrate step-by-step, how to take your script from element entry to report printing. The class is scheduled for Saturday, October 27, 2012 and will be held at the NOVAC training center.

During this course, you will learn how to input your projected production costs down to the most detailed level and come away with the strongest estimated budget possible.  The class will take place at the NOVAC Training Center from 10 AM – 6 PM on Sunday, October 28, 2012.

During this weekend workshop, participants will learn both Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling Softwares. The seminar will take place on October 27 -28 at the NOVAC training Center from 10 AM – 2 PM.

During this weekend workshop, participants will learn both Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling Softwares. The seminar will take place on October 27 -28 at the NOVAC training Center from 10 AM – 2 PM.

Intro to Cinematography is the introductory course in NOVAC’s Cinematography Series and will provide participants with an overview of the relationship between the cinematographer or director of photography with the director and other members of the camera, lighting and grip departments. Participants will also learn to think about story in terms of shots, framing and lighting.  Overviews of shooting styles, types of shots and lighting styles will be provided and examples from renowned cinematographers will be used to illustrate the lessons.

Intro to Cinematography is the introductory course in NOVAC’s Cinematography Series and will provide participants with an overview of the relationship between the cinematographer or director of photography with the director and other members of the camera, lighting and grip departments. Participants will also learn to think about story in terms of shots, framing and lighting.  Overviews of shooting styles, types of shots and lighting styles will be provided and examples from renowned cinematographers will be used to illustrate the lessons. The New Member price includes a yearlong NOVAC membership.

This course includes one full day of hands-on lighting training.

The cost of this course includes one full day of hands-on lighting training as well as a yearlong basic NOVAC membership.

Price includes one day of training on grant writing for independent films with Darcy McKinnon. This price is reserved for current NOVAC members.

Price includes one day of training on grant writing for independent films with Darcy McKinnon and a basic NOVAC membership.

Studio ’72 Digital Storytelling Camp is a 2-week day camp giving your teenagers hands-on practice in media arts, taught by working local filmmakers.  Students will learn the basics of all elements of production, and will finish their camp having produced a full music video.  Camp will be held at NOVAC, 532 Louisa Street, in the Bywater, and will include daily lunch. Payment may be made online here, or can be mailed in with the registration form.