Houston Media Source TV

To help you produce your TV show, we offer the use of the production equipment list below on a first come, first serve reservation basis. Simply take the class to become certified on the gear you need. All our classes include hands on training and discussions on production theory. Remember to check the class menu and make sure you have completed the prerequisites before registering for a class. Classes fill up quickly, so register as soon as you know you want to be certified.

Class registration must be made within 24 hours of the scheduled class. Telephone or Walk-in registrations are NOT permitted on the day the class is offered.

Workshop Prerequisites
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Come into Houston Media Source or call 713-524-7700 x11 or x12 to register for classes. Make sure you have fulfilled the first three steps of becoming a producer!!
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Equipment
With the appropriate certification, you can use HMS TV equipment to make your TV shows. See the Class Descriptions for certification classes.

Cameras
Sony HV1-U High Def
Sony PD-170 DV
Sony HC-9 HD

Editing Suites
Avid Xpress Pro HD
Final Cut Studio 2
Apple iMovie HD

Lighting
Arri Softbox 3-light kits
Lowell Go All Pro Light kits
Mole Richardson 3-light kits
Mini cam lights for Sony Cameras

Main Studio
4 camera live / tape studio
DV Cam and DVD recording
Control room
16 Channel Audio Mixer
Gen Pix CG Software
DVCam, VHS, Beta playback
Live phone calls
Chroma Key

Audio
Field mixers
Mackie mixer boards
Shotgun mics
Handheld mics
Wireless mics
Vocal mics
Lavalier mics
Cables, adapters, mounts and stands
Pro Tools computer station
Sony Headphones

Rooms
Main Studio
Large studio space for tapings, casting, or rehearsals

Green Room / Lounge
Private room with flatscreen TV for use in conjunction with Main Studio for guests, talent, etc.

Classroom A
Large classroom space for castings, rehearsals, or production shoots