CLASSES
GEMINI NOTEBOOK Class: Thursday, October 22, 2026
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, attend the training class on how to use “Gemini Notebook” for organizing your papers, notes, video, photographs, and more. Learn how to synthesize your documents, create a storybook, slides, and much more. The class will meet in the Video Lab from 10am-Noon. Instructor: John G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D. Donation request of $10 for members; $20 non-members. Open to residents of Laguna Woods Village and their guests.
SCRIPTWRITING Classes: Monday, November 2, 9, & 16, 2026
Roxanne Kind will teach this three-session class on Scriptwriting. Learn the architecture of story; how to bring characters to life, and polish what you have written. Hands-on and interactive, it is sure to be a great time. All classes are held in the Video Lab (inside Gate 12, between CH 2 and the pool). 3-5 p.m. Donation request of $25 (includes 3 sessions).
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CLIPCHAMP Video Editing for PCs: Thursday, November 5 & 12
Learn the basics of editing your videos using Clipchamp free editing software. This software is easy to use with a short learning curve, and produces great results. This is a hands-on and interactive class that is a lot of fun. Attendees will receive a step-by-step, easy to follow Clipchamp Learner Guidebook for use in the class and for referencing at home. Instructors: Jonathan Williams and John G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D. Classes are held in the Video Lab (inside Gate 12 between CH 2 and the pool). 10 a.m. – Noon. Donation request of $25 for members; $35, non-members (includes 2 sessions).
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The Video Club offers classes in Video Editing (including Da Vinci Resolve, Canva, and more), Video Production (including camera, lighting, and audio), Telling Your Story in Video, Using YouTube, and other video-related subjects. Normally students pay $5 per session. Non-members pay an additional $15, which covers the current year’s membership.
Classes currently being offered are announced on the Home Page of this website. For more information, including news of upcoming classes, contact President Jonathan Williams, Jonathan-Images@outlook.com .
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COACHING
Could you use a little coaching in some aspect of video production or editing? As a benefit to club members, we have experienced coaches who are ready and able to help with specific issues. Send an email to lagunawoodsvideoclub@gmail.com describing the kind of help you need. We will match you up with a coach. $10-an-hour suggested donation to the Video Club.
For help editing in Da Vinci Resolve, contact Dave Wells, davidwsoftw@hotmail.com.
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CERTIFICATION (not currently being offered)
You can strengthen your shooting skills through our Videography Certification Program. In one-on-one or small-group sessions, we will take you through the steps with the advanced prosumer equipment in our Video Studio (see Videography Certification Program check sheet). We’ll show you how, then let you do it. When you’ve gotten all the items signed off, we will issue a certificate attesting to your competence and add you to our list of Certified Videographers.
Through certification, you will be qualified to use equipment in the Video Studio. Videography Certification is for members only.
