Robert Cannon: Valedictorian Spotlight | Recording Arts
Our first graduating class of 2020 are now making their way into the industry! The title of Valedictorian went to Robert Cannon, a student of our Recording Arts & Show Production program. Watch below to hear Robert’s story and how F.I.R.S.T. helped him get the...
Instructor Spotlight: Tim Owens | Film & Video
Tim Owens is one of the most celebrated instructors at F.I.R.S.T. Institute – watch the video below to see how he got his start in the film industry, and how his students inspire him! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56LMNqsih_s It Runs in the Family Tim comes...
Stephen Knight (VH1, Coca-Cola): Student Spotlight | Film & Video
Stephen Knight (VH1, Coca-Cola): Student Spotlight | Film & Video Meet Stephen Knight, a current student in our Digital Film & Video Production course. Less than halfway into his studies at F.I.R.S.T., Stephen has already worked on major productions for...
Instructor Spotlight: Chris Jay | Recording Arts
Chris Jay is an instructor for our Recording Arts & Show Production program at F.I.R.S.T. Institute. In this video, we go behind the scenes to learn about Chris’s start in the industry and what drew him to our school. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqEZ7LvBGnE...
Premiere Pro for Beginners | Film & Video
Jumping into a program like Premiere Pro can be daunting. It can take months or even years to master the software. Luckily, our Film & Video instructor Cesar Cruz is here to give you a quick crash course on the basics of the program. If you’re looking to dive in...
Web Design Fundamentals for Beginners | Web & Graphics
Above all, your website should be clean, eyecatching, and easy to use. But how do you build your website to capture these three core principles? In this video, our Web & Graphics director Tshela Green will teach you three important concepts to keep in mind when...
Angela Danforth: Valedictorian Spotlight | Web & Graphics
Angela Danforth: Valedictorian Spotlight | Web & Graphics Meet Angela Danforth, our most recent valedictorian in our graduating class of November 2019, and a member of the Graphic Design and Web Development program here at F.I.R.S.T. Institute! Angela first...
F.I.R.S.T. Institute Reviews — November 2019
F.I.R.S.T. Institute Reviews – November 2019 In our final graduation ceremony of the year, we bid farewell and good luck to members of our Recording Arts, Film & Video, and Web & Graphics programs. Before these graduates jump into their new careers, we asked...
Graphic Design Fundamentals for Beginners | Web & Graphics
Graphic Design Fundamentals for Beginners | Web & Graphics In this video, two of our Graphic Design instructors, Tshela and Brandon, walk you through the basic principles of graphic design. Using these foundations, you’ll be able to create balanced and appealing...
Sound Effects for Beginners | Recording Arts
Sound Effects for Beginners | Recording Arts Dave Willis-Lorenz, a Recording Arts instructor here at F.I.R.S.T. Institute, walks you through the process of recording sound effects for your own video games and movies. In this video, Dave uses a variety of found objects...
