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There are two new media workshops taking place in London for those involved in the Well London projects.

The first is a free video workshop in Croydon

Date: Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th April  1-8pm

Venue:

The CVA Resource Centre
82 London Road,
Croydon,
CR0 2TB

Please see the map to find out if you are in the border of the SOA and eligible to take part.

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The second takes place in Westminster

Date: Wednesday 6th and Friday 8th 1-6pm of May

Venue: Westminster, for Queens Park Residents

Beethoven Centre
174k Third Avenue
London
W10 4JL

Spectacle will be running a number of media workshops and taster sessions for the Well London project.
We welcome people local to the area to attend any of these. Please contact us to sign up for any of these of for more information at info@spectacle.co.uk or call 020 7223 6677 .

If you are a resident of Cossall or Brimmington please come along to the Southwark Launch, where, as well as a session from Spectacle, there will be sports activities, music and a variety of other activities designed to make you smile! Saturday 21st February, 12.30 – 4.30

Cossall Estate TRA Hall
48 Mortlock Close,
Queens Road Estate,
SE15 2QE

We will be in South Acton, at the Ealing Launch on 28th February and running a taster there around 3pm. Please pop down and get involved.

ADDRESS UPDATE!!

Oaktree Community Centre
Osbourne Road
Acton
W3 8SR

Following the launch Spectacle will be running a two day workshop 10-3pm, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March, where local residents can try there hand at filming, learn new skills and improve existing.

Acton Community Forum
112-114
Bollo Bridge Road
Acton
W38DD

This is a free introductory training day in digital production sponsored by Skillset. As well as learning the basics of using and operating a camera in a workshop environment participants will get the opportunity to learn about Digital Apprenticeships in Creative Media from a Skillset advisor. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to expand their horizons and learn more about video production as well as those interested in getting some careers advice on working in the media.

Places are limited, to avoid disappointment please email training@spectacle.co.uk or call 02072236677 as soon as possible to book your place. To keep regularly updated with all our activities please join our Facebook group.

New Courses are planned for the New Year !!

Spectacle will be running new courses in the following areas;

Workshop on Workshops – For people who are interested in running video workshops but need to gain practice in the use of media equipment and the processes of managing groups. Will take you through all stages of preparation, filming and preparing footage for editing.

Live Action Multi-Camera Shoots – Aimed at musicians and live performers and all those who would like to record and document a live event with a three camera shoot. Will cover handling equipment, sound recording and preparing footage for editing

For further details or to register an interest please contact: training@spectacle.co.uk

or visit our website: www.spectacle.co.uk

TO:  Performing Artists, Community Workers, Media Workers, Youth Workers and All Other Interested Parties:

Latest News.

There are still some places left on our current training courses.

In addition, Spectacle welcomes requests from any venues which would like to host training sessions for which we will offer a no-fee arrangement involving 2 or 3 free workshop places to nominated people. Hosts could then effectively train staff and simultaneously develop their outreach and media capacity.

27th and 28th September  2008
Workshop on Workshops (WoW)

18th and 19th October   2008  [Revised dates from original posting]
Live Action Multi-Camera Shoot.

These will be held at the Stockwell Community Resource Centre. London SW4 6RA. [see Map]

For further details and information on  How To Book please visit our website

Any queries contact: training@spectacle.co.uk

This 2-day workshop will cover the use of a 3-camera shoot for live events such as music gigs, live performance (dance, theatre, poetry), festivals, meetings and presentations, and any other situations where capturing and documenting a live event in a comprehensive shoot is essential. The production of high quality footage suitable for editing into a  professional  standard DVD or film is a key feature of this type of specialist filming. Participants will be able to practice the taping of a real event as part of the course. Places are limited to a maximum of 12 participants.

Dates:                    11^th and 12^th October 2008.

Times:                    10-4pm.

Location:              South London (tba).

Cost:                       £75.00 per person per day.

To register an interest please email training@spectacle.co.uk

To find out more about Spectacle please visit our website

This 2-day workshop will cover all aspects of planning and production for video groups including; handling equipment, planning productions, managing groups, increasing participation, shooting to edit. It will be of particular interest to individuals and organisations such as teachers, youth workers, colleges, youth groups, community groups, capacity-building organisations, artist-led workshops, voluntary sector groups and all those new to the field with an interest in running their own video project. Places are limited to a maximum of 12 participants.

Dates:                    27^th and 28^th September 2008

Times:                    10-4pm

Location:              South London (tba)

Cost:                       £75.00 per person per day

To register an interest please email training@spectacle.co.uk

To find out more about Spectacle please visit our website

·      Do you have a cupboard full of media equipment you are not sure how to use?

·      Are you part of a youth /community group that would like to set up your own video workshops?

·      Are you working in IT or Media Resources Departments and looking to develop your skills in more creative and experimental ways, but unable to find the opportunity in the workplace?

·      Are you a musician or performing artist who would like to record and document your work on high-quality DVDs?

Then our new training courses could be what you need to build up your confidence and get you started.

Who Are We?

Spectacle is an award winning TV production company with over 25 years experience of running workshops, both nationally and internationally. Spectacle specialises in investigative journalism with a focus on social documentary and community media. [see Archive link.].

We are committed to opening up access to media tools and platforms and developing a participatory, democratised and integrated model of good practice. We are always happy to hear from the motivated and passionate.

What Can We Offer?

Our training involves a wide range of people and organisations, helping them to gain hands-on production skills and experience. [see Archive.].Our practice is workshop-based with an emphasis on participatory democracy, urbanism and social justice. The courses we offer cover all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production and are for groups and individuals who wish to develop skills with the latest generation of low, low-medium budget and most commonly used cameras.

In addition, Spectacle welcomes requests from any venues which would like to host training sessions for which we will offer a no-fee arrangement involving 2 or 3 free workshop places to nominated people. Hosts could then effectively train staff and simultaneously develop their outreach and media capacity.

New Courses:

Workshop on Workshops (WoW).                 27^th and 28^th September 2008.

Live Action Multi-Camera Shoot.                  11^th and 12^th October 2008

Contact: training@spectacle.co.uk or  contact Spectacle through our website

To find out more about Spectacle visit our website

Spectacle will be starting a series of training courses on participatory media September and October 2008 in the south and central London area.

If you are interested please use our contact form at the Spectacle website to request further information.

Details will also be posted on this blog.