Projects & Workshops for ALL!

NCM offers a certification class for those who wish to use NCM for DIY creation. Certification is required prior to use. NCM offers a free certification session (see calendar). Other times are avaialble at a fee or $25. Registration is required. Late arrivals are not permitted to attend.

This 2 hour fun workshop is for all ages. It is a hands-on workshop that teaches how to create a zine. Materials Supplied. Workshop size is limited. Cost - $30

This 2 hour fun workshop is for all ages. It is a hands-on workshop that will be teaching how to create affects using a greenscreen. Workshop size is limited. Cost - $15

This 1 hour workshop is a hands-on workshop that will be covering the mechanics of “how to do a podcast”. It will include both the technical and creative information. The workshop size is limited. Cost - $15

This 1 hour workshop covers a variety of tips and techniques for using your cell phone for video projects. You MUST have a cell phone to participate. Workshop size is limited. Cost - $15

This 1 hour workshop covers a variety of techniques for creating animated logos, from both scanned or digitally created images. Workshop size is limited. Cost - $15

This 1 hour workshop will walk you through techniques of digitizing your artwork, as well as other items. Workshop size is limited. Cost - $15

This 1 hour workshop will cover a variety of techniques for presenting information directly to the camera. It is designed to help you overcome your camera fears. This workshop is offered by appointment only. Cost - $35

This 1 hour workshop is a hands-on workshop that will cover a variety of techniques for doing interviews on camera. This workshop focuses on both the interviewer and interviewee role. Workshop size is limited. Cost - $15

This 1 hour workshop covers how to manuever YouTube as both a viewer and a creator. Workshop size is limited. Cost - $15

This 1 hour workshop will be covering digital art tecniques. Participants will need to bring their own tablet or laptop. If you do not own these, the techniques can be taught using paper and pencils (and scanned) The workshop size is limited. Cost - $15

In this two hour session you will be given a selection of video clips, music, and a prompt. Your job is to edit something together. You must come with your own laptop with editing software on it (doesn’t matter which one) and basic editing knowledge. Cost - $15

This multi-week excellerated program is a great way to explore the art of filmmaking. It includes materials and advisor help, and assignments. This program covers both the technical and creative aspects of filmmaking. It also includes a final test and project to receive certification.

This 1 hour workshop will be covering storytelling tecniques for creating stories geared for kids. The workshop includes tips on distribution of your stories. . The workshop size is limited. Cost - $15

This 1 hour workshop is for people just starting out in voice over. It covers a variety of techniques for narrative and commercial voice-overs. Participants will be reading scripts and receive coaching. The workshop size is limited. Cost - $15

This 1 hour workshop will be exploring storytelling with the use of character voices. This workshop is different than our Creating Audio Stories for Kids workshop. This one includes a bit of improv chaos. The workshop size is limited. Cost - $15

This 1 hour workshop will be covering a variety of techniques for acting on camera. Participants will be acting in this workshop. Workshop size is limited. This workshop may include you acting in scenes with others. Cost - $15

This 1 hour workshop is a hands-on workshop that will cover a variety of improve techniques. This is a super fun way to improve your spontaneous skills, Workshop size is limited. Cost - $15

This 1 hour virtual workshop covers how to develop your story for video or audio. Zoom link is provided after payment is received. Cost - $15

This 1 hour workshop explores various Ai tools used for media creation. Each session looks at a different tool. From writing, to delivery, Ai is used to aid the creators. Cost $25

Nevada County Now is a local fact based news program, delivered by you the community. This project creates an opportunity for locals to get involved with their local video news creations. There is no fee to participate in this project. Contact us if you wish to participate.

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Are you interested in participating in a global news and information program? If so, this is the project for you. For this project write 1-3 stories, each no more than 300 words. The stories must be from beyond Nevada County and must be factual. Once we receive them, you are scheduled to appear on camera. The team at NCM will help you turn these into finished shorts.Participation is $25.

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Are you ready to get involved with a comedy project that highlights your wit? The show is all about you and the performance you deliver. Barely Informed is a comedy project that takes the viewers on a rollercoaster of stories, that you write. You write 3-5 short news stories that are completely not true, well maybe mostly not true. Participation is $25.

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Are you ready to get involved with a comedy project that is super fun? This project is an improvisational comedy show. Performers participate in various skits based on prompts from the host. The show's format revolves around quick-witted improvisation, with no pre-written scripts. So grab a friend and come and “clown around”. Participation is $10.

Each Month NCM hosts a storytelling hour. Sign up and get your campfire story recorded. Stories must be told, not read. The stories can be based on real events or completely created from the dark corners of your mind. These stories will become part of a larger collective and project. You can also use the recording how you wish. Participation is $25.

Want to talk about important topics? If so, this may be the perfect project for you. This Project allows for up to four people to participate in the discussion of your choice. You arrange the moderator and three guests. The conversation is recorded either as video or audio only (your choice) and you can use the recording how you wish. Participation is $45.

This podcast project captures the stories of real people who are struggling with real issues. This conversation based podcast explores a variety of issues. You arrange the host and up to three guests for this no audience conversation. This project focuses on the harder topics to discuss. Cost $25

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If history is your thing, then this audio project is for you. You write a 3-5 minute story about any history topic. You then sign up to have it recorded. The stories become part of a bigger NCM project but you also walk away with the raw audio file. Participation is $25.

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This project is to help you capture footage that you can use in a music video. It is NOT a music performance capture. This does require you to come in with a pre-recorded/mastered song. You will be playing along to your own music. Our team will capture a variety of angles and movements that you can use to assemble your video. Participation is $100.

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NCM makes it easy to get a professional recorded performance. This 2 hour block of time covers set-up, a 30 minute performance, the tear down and NCM crew to record a multi-camera live edited performance. You walk away with a “live-edit” and the camera and audio files of the performance to use how you wish. Cost is $250

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Are you looking for an economical way to create a 30 second informational video for your organization? If so, this is the event for you. You write a script and the NCM team record and edit your video. Our team will use stock footage or footage you supply for b-roll. Don’t miss this opportunity. We only do it a few times each year. Participation is $75.

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Are you a poet? Want to get your poetry recorded? If so, this is the project for you. This is a group audio only project. Each person will be given the opportunity to read and record up to 3 poems. The poems become part of a bigger NCM project but you do walk away with the raw audio file. Participation is $25.

Do you have a message that you want to world to hear? NCM will work with your organization to craft a powerful PSA. Once we have the topic, we create a draft script that you give input to. After firming up the script we then schedule a recording session. PSAs can be created for a variety of topics and delivered by various people. They are an excellent way to deliver important meassaging. Participation is $100.

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If food is your thing and you don’t mind a friendly challenge, then this is the project for you. There are two ways to play in this challenge series. One is to challenge a fellow chef, baker, or home cook to prepare the same item as you. The second way to play in this challenge is to grab a friend and take your chances for what our host has in store for you. Participation is $15.

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own show series? If so, this is the perfect place to start. Each year NCM sets aside a day to record pilot episodes for a variety of new shows. Shows must be 25 minutes or less. They can be conversations (talk shows), tutorials, news/information shows, or comedy skits and monologues. These are “live-record” shows, which means one take. Every show must go through a pre-producrion meeting prior to the recording date. Participation is $25.

This project is open to ages 9 & over. In this two hour project you will be working on writing, storyboarding, recording, and working with one of the NCM interns to edit your film. You will get to experience working different roles, get coaching to make your project better, and have a ton of fun. Anyone can jump in at any time and start, pick-up, or finish their project. This is in a group environment and not meant to be the one-on-one you may be seeking to work only on your project. Consider hiring us if that is your need. Participation is $25.

Create something and get it seen on the big screen. Every year NCM invites individuals in the community to create something. Creations can be music videos, stop motion shorts, animations, short movies and more.

NCM gathers up these creations and highlights them at an event, usually at the Del Oro Theater. Don’t miss your opportunity. It’s FREE to submit and a ton of fun!

Visit the Thru The Lens page for details.

If Halloween is your thing, this is the perfect project to get involved with. Each year NCM transforms its studio into a huge indoor haunted house. You can help create the props, help decorate, or even help scare some willing participants. There is no fee to participate in this project.

Several times a year NCM holds a special event. The Mashup Bash. is for all ages but is mostly created for young creators. We encourage parents to participate in this one. Participants create mashup videos in advance that are show at a fun gathering. Length must be two minutes or less. They can be landscape or vertical and they must not contain any nudity, foul language, or violence.

Sign up for the gathering in advance. Bring your videos on a thumb drive. Come enjoy the viewing party. $5 per person. Register in advance but pay at the door. The kids will love being a part of this and you will love their enthusiasm!

Several times a year, NCM creates a fun and easy way for you to join with other organizations to help educate the community. Don’t miss being part of these exciting events. They include a LiveStream Discussion Series, in-person presentations and demonstrations, and a variety of information stations. Each organization will be given a one hour time slot, where they can arrange a variety of participants to have short conversations with a host. You can supply the host if you wish, or we can arrange for one of ours. In addition, the stage will be yours for 45 minutes to conduct any type of presentation or demonstration to the audience in attendance. The cost to participate is $525