Boost your virtual presence with this hands-on course at Central Library. Learn essential production tips to upgrade your online meetings and presentations, making them more professional and engaging.
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Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required
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BRIC
Boost your virtual presence with this hands-on course at Central Library. Learn essential production tips to upgrade your online meetings and presentations, making them more professional and engaging.
BRIC is a Brooklyn-based media education and production organization offering hands-on classes, workshops, and certification courses across audio, video, photography, and digital media. Located in Brooklyn, New York, BRIC operates the BRIC Media Lab and BRIC Media Center and collaborates with the Central Library to deliver in-person and online learning opportunities.
Course offerings cover a broad skill set: audio production and studio technique, podcasting and radio formats, video editing with Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve color grading, motion graphics with After Effects, Photoshop and Lightroom, DSLR and mobile filmmaking, field audio, and stop-motion animation. Classes range from short workshops like two- and three-hour sessions to multi-day certification courses and twelve-hour skill intensives.
BRIC lists technical and creative classes such as Audio Production in the Studio, Studio Podcasting (Certification Course), Video Editing with Premiere (Certification Course), Photoshop Essentials, Intro to DaVinci Resolve, Intro to Color Grading with DaVinci Resolve, Motion Graphics with After Effects, and TV Studio Intensive. The organization also provides projects-focused sessions including Make a Movie on Your Phone, Shoot Amazing B-ROLL, Street Photography, and Make a Podcast on Your Phone.
Many offerings are available online as well as at BRIC's physical locations and partner sites, enabling flexible access for learners. With a catalog that includes certification classes, online courses, and community-centered workshops, BRIC provides practical, skill-based training for aspiring creators, producers, and media professionals.
Instructors include industry practitioners and media educators who focus on hands-on practice, project feedback, and real-world workflows to prepare students for creative careers and portfolios.
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Session Lengths
2–12 hours
Workshops and multi-hour courses available
Certification Courses
Multiple offerings
Certification courses included in catalog
Courses Listed
70 courses
Extensive workshop and online selection
Browse in-person and online sessions, certification programs, and short workshops to find the right course.
Prepare Your Equipment
Test your camera, microphone, and lighting before the session for smoother learning.
Arrive Early
Join the class 10 minutes early to settle in and troubleshoot any connection issues.
Use Quality Microphones
A good microphone dramatically improves sound clarity in your recordings.
Practice Sessions
Schedule time afterward to implement techniques learned during the course.
Webcam
A high-quality webcam ensures clear video during virtual productions.
External Microphone
Improves audio quality, making your speech sound professional.
Lighting Kit
Proper lighting can significantly improve video quality.
Laptop or Computer
Necessary for running video platforms and course activities.