Behind-the-scenes with CSB Media Arts Center Filmmaking Students

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Get a glimpse behind-the-scenes with CSB Media Arts Center filmmaking students as they write, develop, shoot, and edit their film projects.

CSB Media Arts Center provides top level instruction in Digital Filmmaking.  Our new Digital Filmmaking Program provides the training on how to write, shoot, direct, & edit your own short, character-driven drama, comedy, or horror films. Each student will create their own short film and have the opportunity to submit it into film festivals.

Our film program has classes that cover all aspects of the movie making process, including screenwriting, casting & directing, and pre- and post-production.

At the CSB film school students learn the skills of cinematography on HD cameras, learn industry standard lighting techniques, and how to edit film and video on Adobe Premiere Pro.  Students train in small group classes and are taught by industry professionals.  The CSB film school focuses on helping you bring your creative visions to life.

To learn more about the CSB Filmmaking program visit: gocsb.com/filmmaking

We have campus locations in:

Hartford, CT/Springfield, MA area
New Haven, CT/Westchester, NY area
Philadelphia area
West Palm Beach, FL area

CSB Media Arts Film Program Student Nathan talks about his experiences at the Film School

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Film School student Nathan Talks about The CSB Media Arts Center Film Program and starting his Career in the Film Industry

Join Jim Robinson, President of CSB Media Arts Center as he interviews Nathan of the Filmmaking Program at the Farmington, Connecticut campus.

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CSB Media Arts Center Broadcast Media Students talk about Learn By Doing

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CSB Media Arts Center Broadcast Media Students talk about Learn By Doing – Connecticut School of Broadcasting

Join Jim Robinson, President of CSB Media Arts Center as he interviews students of the Broadcast Media Program at the Farmington, Connecticut campus.

Student Spotlight: Interview with Warren Oliver, Jr

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Student Spotlight at CSB Media Arts Center

Founded by former broadcast professional Dick Robinson, and originally called the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, CSB Media Center has been around for 57 years.  With locations in Connecticut, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Florida, we’ve graduated thousands of students who’ve joined the ranks of radio, broadcast, and digital media professionals.  Our students are equipped with real-world industry experience and are supported by a team of true industry professionals.

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The Honest Truth of Tik Tok Stardom

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tik tok

When Tik Tok became one of the most popular apps in the country, many in the entertainment world questioned whether it was an accurate representation of “young talent” on social media. Many Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook stars have had to rely on developing original content in order to secure views, but one of the most famous Tik Tok stars Charlie D’Amelia has proven that entertainment will always be a changing art form. 

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Creating a YouTube Channel Has Never Been Easier, but Should You?

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youtube channel

There are now billions of hours of footage on YouTube from millions of different creators, all of them wanting their voice to be heard and content to be seen. The question many new creators ask is “Should I start producing original content for YouTube?”.

Whenever you decide to pursue a creative career on the digital landscape, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself.

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Social Media Influencers are Becoming the New Celebrities

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social media influence

In the earliest days of the media, there were only certain careers you could take on and “make it” in regard to a lucrative reward. Acting, directing, producing, radio, etc. were limited positions, and more often than not, you would be under the direct supervision of a fellow professional.

Social media brought forth an entirely new era, one that made stars out of people making silly, ridiculous and original content on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, and more. Celebrities have been quoted as saying their job is to be famous, Kim Kardashian being one of the most well known examples of somebody who sells different kinds of perfume and clothing just by having their name attached to it. Similar to a “brand” like Gucci, where you pay for the name and not for the product itself, “Social Media Influencers” have become the new Kardashians. 

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The Basics of Video Conferencing and How You Can Up Your Game

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video conferencing

Video conferencing has become so common that almost everyone in the country is familiar with some kind of conferencing software such as Zoom, Teams, or Facetime. It has become the new “norm” to now meet with your colleagues in a 2 dimensional world as it’s ideal for safety, and less so for communication purposes. Video conferencing cannot compete against face to face, but it does have it’s benefits, especially when the very best of the technology is used properly. 

Multimedia professionals agree, video conferencing can be enhanced by better tech, and especially better technique. You don’t have to spend a fortune to create a professional looking view of your living room, kitchen, bedroom, or office space. 

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With More People Staying at Home, Media Professionals Turn to Voice Overs as a Potential Career

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voice over microphone

You can be driving down the highway with the radio blasting, sitting at home watching your favorite TV show, checking out groceries at the self checkout station, or even watching your kids play with their new Christmas toys. In every one of these scenarios, voice actors are impacting your life in some way. You hear voices come through your speakers so often that eventually, you stop paying attention to what’s behind the voice. You become desensitized to a man or woman in a studio actually recording that commercial you’re listening to or your favorite video game character shouting during a battle scene. 

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