There is no better way to learn camera operation than on Panasonics user friendly yet sophisticated 3CCD DVX 100 and DVX 100b. These cameras are not only light and compact, flexible and versatile, they also have excellent audio and superb image quality that rivals professional cameras and can achieve the sought after look of film. Whether it is the DVX100, 100B, or another camera that you use, this course will show you the basics and more. By the end you will leave proficient and confident when it comes to operating a consumer grade professional 3-chip camera. Class limit: 8

Brian Racherbauemer
Brian picked up his first movie camera at the age of 12 and hasn't put the camera down since. He refined his filmmaking skills at Bradley University, where he practiced several classic animation techniques, including claymation and paint-on-glass animation, while earning a BFA in painting. In Seattle, Brian wrote and directed both live action and animated videos, created multi-media content for local theater productions and taught classes at Viacom Public Access Television. He later co-founded FLUX Productions, coordinating large-venue multi-media events that featured large-scale art installations and interactive video performances. He is also a six-year alumnus of RealNetworks, where he mastered the technique of streaming media and created online video and animation content for the non-profit community. Today, Brian's business RacherVision continues to provide video production, post and animation services to a variety of clients, including Earthjustice, DigiPen Institute, LUX Media, Piranha Productions, Watts Media, Worktank Creative Media and Union of Concerned Scientists. www.rachervision.com