KIDS-4
What Is KIDS-4?
For over 30 years kids have been doing something here in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin that is unique. Television FOR kids BY kids. KIDS-4 teaches children ages nine to fourteen all aspects of producing television shows. They are responsible for the cameras, sound, lighting, editing, directing, talent and content of their programs.
KIDS-4 has been providing the community with television that can't be found anywhere else for over 30 years. In fact, KIDS-4 is the only access channel in the country designated to serve children. For more information about KIDS-4 history, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
2012 Summer Workshops
Sun Prairie Media Center is pleased to offer summer workshops. Bring your creativity, fun attitude and get ready for to learn something new and make a fun project! Check out the classes below. Space is limited so reserve your spot today. Click here for the full class schedule and registration information.
Registration deadline in Friday, June 22nd.
For more information call 837-4193.
Reporting...On-Location
Do you want to improve your interview skills and like the idea of reporting on location? Come join us for 3 afternoons of reporting and exploring. The first day we will test our interview skills and camera techniques on location by exploring Patrick Marsh with the camera gear. The next two days we will be on location gathering news around Sun Prairie. Students will use digital editing software and digital cameras. Possible field trips may consist of the Police Station, Patrick Marsh, YMCA, Colonial Club and Library. Snacks will be provided.
Ages 9-14
July 10-12
1:00 - 4:00 pm
On Location, Meet at SPMC
Min 3 / Max 5
$40 R / $45 NR (includes transportation, equipment & final DVD)
Intro to iMovie
Movie makes it easy to turn your home videos into your favorite family film. In this intro course, learn about the basic iMovie operations from creating a movie trailer to one step effects and sharing your movie with friends with an iPod, Facebook or YouTube. There are no prerequisites, iMovie is fun and easy to learn with drag and drop video editing.
Session 1
Ages 9-Adult
July 16, 1-3pm
Min 2 / Max 4
$20 R / $25 NR
Session 2
Ages 9-Adult
July 23, 1-3pm
Min 2 / Max 4
$20 R / $25 NR
Illusion of Motion
Ever wonder how they created Wallace and Gromit or James and the Giant Peach? You'll find out how in this workshop about stop motion. The first day we will begin to understand the elements of animation as we explore the endless possibilities. On the next two days students will create their own stop motion projects, add music and a voice over. Students will use digital editing software and digital cameras. Snacks will be provided.
Ages 9-14
July 17-19
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Min 3 / Max 6
$40 R / $45 NR (includes equipment, supplies & final DVD)
Let's Make a Movie
This workshop will face the challenge of creating a movie in a day! We will begin at 9am with brainstorming, script writing and story-boarding. By 4pm we will have created a one-of-a-kind movie! Join us for a fun filled day of team work and creativity. Our team will take roles as director, audio mixer, performer, costume designer, camera operator, and lighting supervisor. Lunch is provided.
Ages 9-14
July 20
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Min 3 / Max 6
$40 R / $45 NR (includes equipment, supplies & final DVD)
Digital Storytelling
Digital storytelling combines images, sound and video with narration in the student's own voice to form a short digital story. Join us for this creative adventure as students will work on individual projects to tell their story.
Ages 9-14
July 24 & 25
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Min 2 / Max 4
$30 R / $35 NR (includes equipment, supplies & final DVD)
Imagination and Beyond
In this workshop we will travel to another place and time! Using a green screen, ideas from the students and team work we will create short videos with virtual backdrops. Students will use studio equipment, cameras & editing software.
Ages 9-14
July 26 & 27
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Min 3 / Max 6
$30 R / $35 NR (includes equipment, supplies & final DVD)
VIDEO PREMIERE!
The summer workshops will wrap up with a premiere of all the summer projects on a big screen in the Library Community Room. All summer class students and their families will be invited. The Premiere will be scheduled after the workshops are complete.
Wednesday, August 8th at 5:30pm
*DVDs of all summer projects will be available at the Summer Workshop Video Premiere.
Click here for the full class schedule and registration information.
Registration deadline in Friday, June 22nd.
For more information call 837-4193.