Capture stunning videos with just your smartphone! Attend the Video Club's General Meeting on Wednesday, March 19 in the Video Lab when Village resident Andy Jablon will reveal how your smartphone can serve as a powerful videomaking tool. Learn to use simple accessories such as a wireless microphone and a ring light to dramatically improve... Continue Reading →
Learn to Use Canva! 3-Session Hands-on Class Starts March 21
Editing video with Canva is fast and fun. And it's easier than you think! Club President Jonathan Williams (photo below) will teach you how in three 90-minute Friday morning sessions, starting March 21. Click below to view, print, or download flyer. Learn to Use CanvaDownload Classes will be held from 9:30 to 11 am on... Continue Reading →
Learn to Edit and Shoot Video with Five Classes Taught by Dr. Tom Nash
Starting Monday, March 3, 2025, five spring Video Club classes in editing and shooting video will be taught by Dr. Tom Nash (below), retired head of the film and TV program at Biola University in La Mirada. PLEASE NOTE CHANGED DATES IN "SOUND" AND "STUDIO PRODUCTION" CLASSES BELOW. OLD DATES APPEAR IN THE FLYER. Two... Continue Reading →
Inspire Your Creativity at Short Film Showcase on March 3
"Paperman" (above) an American black-and-white computer-cel-animated short romantic comedy produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, will be the first of five films presented Monday, March 3 at Short Film Showcase #32. Curated by Short Film Showcase Producer Joe Brown (below), the films are designed to entertain, inspire, and motivate audience members to create their own videos. The films... Continue Reading →
Hear Paul Ortiz at February 19 General Meeting on ‘Next Generation Technology’ and Village TV
Click below to read and/or download flyer. Are you curious or concerned about the future of Village TV Channel 6 or your cable services? Clear up any rumors and misinformation by attending the Wednesday, February 19, 2025 General Meeting of the Video Club of Laguna Woods. Paul Ortiz (left), General Manager of Broadband Services, will... Continue Reading →
Make Your Reservations for 14th Annual Goldie Awards Banquet February 27
Video Club members and friends will enjoy a dress-up opportunity with Academy Awards décor on Thursday, February 27, 2025, when winners of the club's 2025 Short Video Contest are chosen at the 14th Annual Goldie Awards Banquet, starting at 5 p.m. in the Clubhouse 7 Main Dining Room. The reservation deadline is Friday, February 21.... Continue Reading →
Exciting Plans for 2025 — See Photos from January 15 General Meeting
Here's a potpourri of scenes as members reacted to 2025 club plans unveiled by President Jonathan Williams at the club's first General Meeting of 2025 on January 15 in the Video Lab. Equipment Manager Jim Rohrs (below, right) video-recorded the meeting -- soon to be available on the club's YouTube channel. (View and/or download meeting... Continue Reading →
Enter Your Video in Our 2025 Goldie Awards Short Video Contest!
NOTE: The contest deadline has been extended one week - from Friday, February 7, to Friday, February 14, 2025 See below to read and print or download 2025 Contest Rules and Entry Form. One of our goals as a Video Club is to encourage members to shoot videos. But just shooting a video isn't enough. Whether you're... Continue Reading →
