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Food Foray Screening at Rockwood Market Hall

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:21:00 GMT

Catch our last screening of Food Foray on October 10th! This is a special one. Ever since we came up with the idea for this series, we knew we wanted to screen it at the Rockwood Market Place. Rockwood is a special, often overlooked neighborhood where tons of refugees are resettled making it a super authentic and tasty food hub. Rockwood Market Hall hosts 11 vendors who have all brought the flavors of their home countries to this food upscale food court. We are thrilled to get a chance to screen Food Foray where it will be surrounded by food vendors from Somalia, Cuba Vietnam and more! Thanks to East Metro Arts Culture & Community, everyone in the the audience gets free food samples and a food dish of their choice. Remember to RSVP!

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MetroEast Annual Report FY24-25

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:22:00 GMT

MetroEast Annual Report Fiscal Year 24-25

Learn about who we serve, our achievements and our reach over the past fiscal year (July 2024-June 2025)!

FY24-25 Community Needs Assessment

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:09:00 GMT

From May 2024 to June 2025, MetroEast conducted a widespread survey and multiple, small-group and individual listening sessions to assess community media needs. Take a look!

MetroEast Community Needs Assessment FY24-25

Memories and Dreams: Things We Share at the Dinner Table

Thu, 01 May 2025 19:52:00 GMT

By Denise Chin

A write up from one of our Food Foray champions and devoted food lover after attending a screening

Neither the rickety chairs of the Hollywood Theater nor strange June weather of sun and rain could take my attention away from the impressive cinematography, music, and storytelling in each episode of Food Foray. In a packed theater, we delved into the lives of three immigrants and their communities in East Multnomah County, the most diverse region in Oregon.

What a treat to hear director Ivana Horvat and producer John Lugton give us behind-the-scenes tidbits, like music choice and the challenge of shooting in a small store, and even more so to have the main characters come on stage following their blow-up on screen. Nino, Amalia, and Stephen are people we quickly come to like in the 20 minutes that we see them in each episode. There is something so arresting about the rhythm of their chopping, their use of cookware, and the setting of each table, as the host, Jessica Ballard Thiessen, has heart-to-heart conversations decorated by these elaborate meals. The topics they discuss resonate so strongly, even if I immigrated from a different country under different circumstances.

The first episode introduces Nino Tvauri from Georgia, walking us through the Babushka Russian Deli. That scene reminded me of my first time going to an Asian grocer after relocating to the United States, wandering long aisles, picking out a prized item, and reminiscing. Seeing such true-to-life moments in Food Foray was a nod to this necessary activity for immigrants like me, finding our memories at an international grocery store.

Food is a critical memory bank, a salve for the ache of homesickness, an avenue to preserve culture that could easily be forgotten; it is a point that Food Foray evocatively told across three spectrums. Every episode displayed the characters’ passion and pride to share food from their heritage. Here, two worlds collide—food memories from lives past, and life now in Oregon, having access to specialized ingredients. Being able to make our cultural foods without substitutes is a key part of adapting to a new place, a privilege not to be taken for granted. The act of needing to make food deserves mention, as these were dishes not readily available despite a thriving restaurant scene in Portland.

Therein lies the beauty of the messaging in Food Foray. The series highlights universal sentiments and burdens we carry as immigrants in the US, like the people we left for new opportunities. Whether it was coming to terms with being separated from a sibling for an undetermined amount of time or never seeing one’s birthplace again in exchange for safety and stability, these stories showed the strength and resilience it takes to build a new life away from home. As the audience was invited to taste delectable bites seen on the show, it felt like the organizers were expanding the dinner table for us all to be part of the conversations in each episode. It set the tone for an intimate and safe way to find belonging in a place that looks so different from our home countries.

Watch the Food Foray trailer here , follow us on instagram @FoodForayShow and email ivana@metroeast.org if you’re interested in hosting a screening!

23′-24′ Annual Report

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:27:00 GMT

See what we’ve been up to and learn about who we serve, our achievements and our reach!

MetroEast Community Needs Assessment FY24-25

FCC Translator Assignment Notice

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:35:00 GMT

On December 9th, 2024, MetroEast Community Media, Licensee of K296FT, 107.1 MHz, West Haven, Oregon, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for Assignment of Authorization. Members of the public wishing to view this application or obtain information about how to file comments and petitions on the application can visit FCC LMS Application Site .

New Affordable Video Packages Available This Fall

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:26:00 GMT

Each of the style options below tells a story in a unique format that will bring the work, ambitions and dreams of your organization to life.

We are trying something new over here at MetroEast and are offering a series of video packages available through fall of 2024 for some accessible low-cost videos produced by our Emmy-nominated production team!

These packages are designed to make it easy and affordable to get up and running with creating video for your organization. Maybe you want to highlight a new campaign, a new staff person, community activities, raise awareness about an issue, create a thank you for your sponsors, feature an event or fundraise for your organization.

Each of the style options below tells a story in a unique format that will bring the work, ambitions and dreams of your organization to life.

Email production@metroeast.org to chat more about any ideas you have, and ways this might fit into your fall communication and outreach strategy!

Food Foray Screening @ Milagro Theatre

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:43:00 GMT

MetroEast’s original docuseries “Food Foray” is screening at 2PM on 9/28 at the Milagro Theatre in SE Portland! We’ll be screening the first three episodes with our friends at Milagro at this special community screening. This is our last screening where we will be serving food from the episodes so it’s not one to miss! We’ll be serving tetelas de frijol, beer and wine:) Don’t know what tetelas are? Find out in episode 2…!

Get your tickets here! $10 suggested donation. Check out the trailer here .

Welcome to Producers Corner!

Tue, 14 May 2024 21:05:00 GMT

A couple of months ago, MetroEast Community Media proudly premiered the first episode of Producers Corner, a podcast where we will interview local filmmakers, artists, and creators from Portland, OR, and beyond. Hosted by our very own Digital Outreach Coordinator, AnaMichele Morejon, you can view the inaugural episode here: Episode One

Stay tuned for more!

Food Foray Screening at MetroEast!

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:03:00 GMT

Learn more about Food Foray

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming screening of our three part series, Food Foray. This collaborative production features unique food, cultures, and experiences from different corners of the world that have been brought together here in East County to share their stores. Come join us and witness the live viewing in our very own studio at MetroEast Community Media with all the food, drinks, and accommodations provided by our lovely staff and volunteers on Saturday, April 20th from 2-5pm!

2023 Winter Holiday Closure

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:33:00 GMT

Our offices will be closed from December 18 until January 2. The equipment room will reopen on January 5. Happy Holidays!

Follow the Water wins Best Oregon Film Award at the Oregon Documentary Fall 2023 Film Festival!

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:22:00 GMT

2023 Oregon Documentary Film Festival

Congratulations to MetroEast’s Ivana Horvat for winning this award! We are all very excited and proud of this achievement. For more information about the event, visit the link below.

Check Out the BIPoC Contractor Video Production Program!

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:08:00 GMT

MetroEast’s paid BIPoC Contractor Program (BCP) is a supervised learning experience in video production aimed to uplift marginalized creatives through career building opportunities. There is no question that BIPoC communities are underrepresented in every film and video industry employment front. According to the 2020 Hollywood Diversity Report, BIPoC communities make up 40% of the US population, yet only 15% of directors identify as BIPoC.

Our program aims to minimize this divide. It decenters whiteness in the industry giving applicants hands-on experience in professional productions, production credits to help bolster their resumes, access to thousands of dollars worth of gear, mentors so they can get established to use their passion in video production not only to create art, but to finance their lives.

Follow the Water screening at the Klamath Film Festival!

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:13:00 GMT

We set out to explore questions surrounding our connection, disconnection and ultimate reconnection to water: How do indigenous people view their connection to water? How did the new inhabitants of this land become disconnected from the waters after settling here? How can we reconnect to the waters- and to each other? Our hope is that our film inspires conversations around how each of us can find our own unique way of feeling connected to the land and water we call our home and thereby have more stake in protecting it.

Our Emmy-nominated documentary film, FOLLOW THE WATER just got selected to screen at the Klamath Film Festival! We’re so honored to have a chance to share the stories of the indigenous voices we interviewed to new corners of the state.

FOLLOW THE WATER explores the ripple effect of being physically and spiritually disconnected from the waters of the Pacific Northwest and what we can learn from the indigenous stewards of the land. We worked with the great people at Clean Rivers Coalition a nonprofit who partnered with the Columbia Inter-Tribal Fish Commission to produce this film in 2021-2022.

FOLLOW THE WATER premiered at the Portland EcoFilm Festival to a sold out theater in the spring of 2023. We were honored to have many of our subjects participate in a thought-provoking Q&A after the screening.

The Outlook Article | Teaser Trailer 1 | Teaser Trailer 2

Summer Media Camp Schedule 2023

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:35:00 GMT

YouTube and TikTok are arguably the most popular venues for video distribution. They provide a venue for users to share their ideas and talents. If you want to share your work it behooves artists to know about these platforms and how to produce videos with high production quality! This camp will teach participants the basics of composition, light, audio, editing and storytelling on a mobile device. They’ll learn how to plan their production so it meets their desired aesthetic and how to distribute the final product to reach the most people.

POWGirls

Location : MetroEast Community Media 829 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030

Summer Kids in the Park (SKIP)

Dates, Times and Location :
Neighbors Park: July 13-14, 11-1pm

Thank you to our partners, parents, and students for a fantastic Summer 2023!

We’re teaming up with local organizations like POWGirls, YMCA, Multnomah County Library, and the city of Gresham for continued media education through the summer! Check out MetroEast Classes for more details on regularly offered workshops!

YouTube and TikTok Camp

Dates and Times : June 26- June 30, 1:30pm- 4pm

Location : Rockwood Library 17917 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233

Click HERE to register .

POWGirls

MetroEast will partner with POWFest/POWGirls to offer support for their POWGirls Intro to Filmmaking workshop. In this week-long intensive workshop, participants will collaborate to create an original short video. Each day, participants will build their skills, learning concept creation, storyboarding, DSLR cinematography, audio recording, lighting, and post-production using Adobe Premiere Pro.

Dates and Times : July 24 – July 28, 8am-5pm

Location : MetroEast Community Media 829 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030

Click HERE to register.

Summer Kids in the Park (SKIP)

MetroEast will work with City of Gresham to provide pop-up multimedia experiences at parks to East County youth. This program is geared towards youth ages 8 and up, and will be offered free of charge. A total of 8 park visits over two weeks will teach youth 4 different technology types each week through 2 hours of daily on-site programming. Technology programs will include iPad Photography, Video, Virtual Reality Environments, and Podcasting.

Keep your eyes out for us at Neighbors Park , Red Sunset Park , Gresham Main City Park , schedule below.

Dates, Times and Location:

Neighbors Park: July 13-14, 11-1pm

Red Sunset Park: July 18-19, 12:15-2:15pm

Gresham Main City Park: July 20-21, 11:45-1:45pm

No registration required, walk-ups welcome!

2023 New Days and New Hours

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 23:52:00 GMT

Starting in January 2023, we will be having new open hours (by appointment only) and days: Friday-Sunday, 10am-6pm.

YMCA Video Workshop, August 2022

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:44:00 GMT

By Denise Chin

Our last summer camp of 2022 was the YMCA Video Workshop; we went out with a bang! We taught local underprivileged youth how to film fun and creative videos on the iPad. We started off with a short presentation on filmmaking fundamentals including shot types, panning and tilting, and how to hold the Ipad correctly to create good looking content.

We split the youth into groups and let them decide what kind of videos they wanted to make. There were plenty of options to choose from! We brought Legos to create timelapses and costumes and props for all kinds of make believe videos. Additionally, we encouraged the youth to incorporate the different shot types that they had just learned about as they were deciding what to film.

In post production, we had participants edit their videos in the iMovie app so that they could insert more personal touches through filters and special effects. They were excited to have such a wide variety of possibilities. Finally, we showcased all the videos during a group screening. It was inspiring to see what all of the kids came up with! The final films ranged from a sweet portrayal of a youth skating on his hoverboard to an elaborate Lego house timelapse.

The goal of the workshop was to help kids unlock their creative potential through expanded access to technology. It was a joy to work with these talented youth–we’re always grateful to see what their creative minds come up with. We are very thankful for the YMCA’s support as well.

2022 Summer Schedule

Wed, 25 May 2022 23:09:00 GMT

POWGirls

Location : MetroEast Community Media 829 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030

Summer Kids in the Park (SKIP)

Dates, Times and Location :
Neighbors Park: July 13-14, 11-1pm

Thank you to our partners, parents, and students for a fantastic 2022 Summer!

We’re teaming up with local organizations like Global Works Community Fund, POW Girls, Multnomah County Library, and the city of Gresham for continued media education through the summer! Check out MetroEast Classes for more details on regularly offered workshops!

YouTube and TikTok Camp

Dates and Times : June 20- June 24, 12:30pm- 3pm

Location : Rockwood Library 17917 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233

Click HERE to register.

POWGirls

MetroEast is supporting placed-based education and storytelling for youth in and around Portland area byMetroEast will partner with POWFest/POWGirls to offer support for their POWGirls Intro to Filmmaking workshop. In this week-long intensive workshop, participants will collaborate to create an original short video. Each day, participants will build their skills, learning concept creation, storyboarding, DSLR cinematography, audio recording, lighting, and post-production using Adobe Premiere Pro.

Dates and Times : July 25 – July 29, 8am-5pm

Location : MetroEast Community Media 829 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030

Click HERE to register.

Summer Kids in the Park (SKIP)

MetroEast will work with City of Gresham to provide pop-up multimedia experiences at parks to East County youth. This program is geared towards youth ages 8 and up, and will be offered free of charge. A total of 10 park visits over two weeks will teach youth 4 different technology types each week through 2 hours of daily on-site programming. Technology programs will include iPad Photography, Video, Virtual Reality Environments, and Podcasting. The final day at each location will be participants’ choice from of the previous listed technologies.

Keep your eyes out for us at Red Sunset Park and Gresham Main City Park , schedule below.

Dates, Times and Location:

August 1-5, 10:30am-12:30pm, Red Sunset Park

August 8-12, 12:30-2:00pm, Gresham Main City Park

No registration required, walk-ups welcome!

Equipment Room Closed

Mon, 23 May 2022 23:57:00 GMT

We will be closed for an equipment room inservice the week of June 19th to the 25th. We will be calling in all equipment for repairs and inventory.

For questions please email equipmentroom@metroeast.org or call (971) 277- 6723

COVID 19 Reopening & Safety Policy Update March 3, 2021

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:35:00 GMT

We are excited to see all of our community members again and will continue to practice COVID safe protocols. Thank you everyone for observing our mask policy to ensure the safety of our staff and community producers!

We are open Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays from 12pm-8pm by appointment only. Here are a few rules to keep in mind:

Facility use and equipment checkout will be available by appointment only
Please email equipmentroom@metroeast.org or call 971-277-6723 to schedule use of the studio, edit suites or equipment pickup/dropoff.
Masks are strongly encouraged
If you are sick, have a temperature, persistent cough, or other cold or flu symptoms, please stay home
We no longer have maximum limits on Studio crew and talent, or class size

COVID 19 Closure January 2022

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:43:00 GMT

The health and safety of our community and staff is our top priority. Given the stark increase in COVID-19 numbers, MetroEast will be closed to the public effective January, 11 2022 . We will be closed until further notice and will reopen when the COVID numbers subside to safer levels. Here are our guidelines and availability during the closure:

We will be available by appointment only for equipment pickup Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays from 12pm-8pm. Please email equipmentroom@metroeast.org or call 971 277 6723 to schedule equipment pickup/dropoff.
The building, studios, and edit suites will be closed to the public.
We will be hosting classes virtually and canceling any classes that cannot be taught virtually.

This is an evolving situation with new information coming in daily. Please stay tuned for updates as we monitor the situation closely to ensure all proper precautions are being taken to ensure everyone feels safe coming to MetroEast.

Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at info@metroeast.org. Please stay tuned for further updates.

Community Hotline on Hiatus

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:13:00 GMT

POWGirls

Location : MetroEast Community Media 829 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030

Dates, Times and Location :
Neighbors Park: July 13-14, 11-1pm

Dear MetroEast Friends,

It’s fall! As the leaves turn, the mercury drops, and our pumpkins get spiced, it seems a good time to foreshadow some changes ahead at MetroEast.

First is that we are planning on putting our award-winning Community Hotline (CHL) on hiatus until next summer. For over 25 years CHL has been bringing the stories of our community to life hosted by MetroEast staffer Monica Weizel for over a decade. Monica is leaving MetroEast in November and it feels right to take a hiatus and rebuild CHL for the very different world than existed when the show first aired in 1990.

We want to rebuild the show into a format that speaks to our current times and the myriad ways we all consume media, as well as build a producing team and host pool that represents the awesome diversity of our community. We will be editing a “Best of” Community Hotline episode where we will showcase some of our favorite guests and segments and honor Monica for her years of host excellence – look for that in mid-November.

Summer Rewind

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:38:00 GMT

POWGirls

Location : MetroEast Community Media 829 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030

Summer Kids in the Park (SKIP)

Dates, Times and Location :
Neighbors Park: July 13-14, 11-1pm

Dismissing our gnarly heat wave from this year and the ongoing pandemic with it’s tumultuous changes in mandates or restrictions, we’re happy to announce that we here at MetroEast continued on strong throughout this past summer.

Pivotal to our summer programs and experiences was the outfitting of our Mobile Media Lab. With the installation of a lift gate, awning, side mounted projector and battery array, our Mobile Media Lab was upgraded with the necessary equipment needed to punch out some fun, high-tech, and educational experiences for youth around our communities. Along with installations to the van, we’ve also outfitted our headquarters with laptops, iPads, software, and other equipment to better facilitate our programs. With a lift gate, our Mobile Media Lab is ready to transport mobile classrooms with tech such as iPads around the area.

With our Mobile Media Lab ready to go, we were set to start off our summer with a variety of events and programs such as our Youtube and Tik Tok camp, Reynolds Middle School Video Camp, and the Black Education Achievement Movement Workshop. Through the SKIP (Summer Kids in the Park) program, we were able to utilize our Mobile Media Innovation Lab to provide fun popups in parks throughout our community.

As we delve further into this Digital Inclusion Week, we’d like to note our first hand experiences with the digital divide here in East county. During our Nadaka Park popup for the SKIP program, we found our highest level of participation and interest with a youth camp for the BIPOC community around the area. Yet, Nadaka Park was also where we struggled the most with finding usable internet reception with our mobile router setup. Thus, we were directly affected by our digital divide during the summer pop-ups, a time in which we needed faster internet the most. Below, we have maps of our current digital divide within East county based on access to internet and resources:

As seen in the map above, our SKIP program was primarily based around the “opportunity” and “low-income” zones within the circled portion of the map above. Within this area, we can see that these zones have less available internet providers with affordable and fast internet.

Digital Inclusion Week 2021

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 22:57:00 GMT

POWGirls

Location : MetroEast Community Media 829 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030

Summer Kids in the Park (SKIP)

Dates, Times and Location :
Neighbors Park: July 13-14, 11-1pm

Today kicks off Digital Inclusion Week 2021 which aims to raise awareness of solutions addressing home internet access, personal devices, local technology training and support programs. This year we highlight the vibrant and collaborative solutions developed during the pandemic to address digital disparities east county is overcoming. We shine a light on the many ways our community flourishes despite difficult times, and how we grow stronger by supporting each other.

Digital Media Navigators is one example of what close collaboration and mutual trust can achieve! MetroEast officially launched Virtual Art Night, a series of project-based classes, with themes and goals developed with much input from participants and community leaders. Project goals are designed to celebrate and preserve art, language, culinary and musical traditions!

By adapting one of our most popular programs, Film with iPhone and Digital Storytelling, to the interests of Latinx, Nepali and Rohingya women we invite each storyteller within to find her voice! This week and all month join us in celebrating partners, programs, and personal experiences that highlight the many pathways to digital empowerment.

Community Hotline Retrospective

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:18:00 GMT

POWGirls

Location : MetroEast Community Media 829 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030

Summer Kids in the Park (SKIP)

Dates, Times and Location :
Neighbors Park: July 13-14, 11-1pm

Community Hotline has been MetroEast’s flagship television series for 25 years. Originally it was a call-in talk show hosted by different nonprofits, schools, and government agencies taped in our studios. The program was not only a well-run staff production, but also served as on-the-job training for our volunteer members trying to perfect their craft under the tutelage of our seasoned staff producers.

Community Hotline’s hour-long program consisted of three 15-minute interview segments. Many nonprofits found a way to get publicity for their small or fledgling nonprofits by appearing as guests on the show, at virtually no cost to them. This was one of the services to the community MetroEast provided.

In 2010 MetroEast Office Manager, Monica Weitzel, was tapped to become the first ever full-time host of Community Hotline . Even when she was later promoted to Director of Community Relations and later Director of People and Culture , hosting and co-producing CHL (as it was called by staff) remained a favorite part of her job. Monica worked closely with show Director & Co-Producer, Emily Vidal, for going on 12 years. Emily actually preceded Monica on the show for several years. As Monica stated “Emily is the technical wizard who makes the magic happen directing a crew of up to 8 or 10 people. Without Emily Vidal, there is no Community Hotline. ”

Highlights of the series include several regional & national awards for Best Informational Talk Show in a Series from the Alliance for Community Media . Another high point was the production of CHL 1000 , celebrating the 1000th episode of the program which was filmed in front of a live studio audience. Members of the community such as Gresham’s Mayor Shane Bemis and other dignitaries showed up to congratulate MetroEast on such an auspicious accomplishment and to join in the celebration. “I have to give credit to our former CEO, Marty Jones, for recognizing the value of Community Hotline and what a great service it was,” Monica says.

After 14 years working at MetroEast, including 12 years hosting and co-producing, Community Hotline , Monica is saying goodbye. Her position at MetroEast is being eliminated due to budget constraints, and so she will be retiring. She says being part of the program and seeing herself on TV has been the most fun she ever had on a job. She states that “working with Emily has been a joy. She is the consummate professional and also a very good friend. We’ve had wonderful crews over the years. But one of the best parts has been being able to showcase the great work of nonprofit leaders and others who work so tirelessly to make a positive difference in our communities. It has truly been a pleasure and an honor to serve in this way.”

FCC Announcement

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 17:39:00 GMT

On September 28, 2021, Metro East Community Media, licensee of K296FT, 107.1MHz, West Haven, OR, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for renewal of its license. Members of the public wishing to view this application or obtain information about how to file comments and petitions on the application can visit here (Read More)

Covid-19: Safety Policy Update

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:03:00 GMT

POWGirls

Location : MetroEast Community Media 829 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030

Summer Kids in the Park (SKIP)

Dates, Times and Location :
Neighbors Park: July 13-14, 11-1pm

We are open Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays from 12pm-8pm. Here are a few rules to keep in mind:

Facility use and equipment checkout will be available by appointment only
Please email equipmentroom@metroeast.org or call 971 277 6723 to schedule use of the studio, edit suites or equipment pickup/dropoff.
We require masks in common areas : lobby, control room, studios, etc. (excluding talent)
The kitchen and central table are not available for food/meals. We have an covered outdoor area with tables available to you.
COVID Protocols and COVID Pre-Admittance Form
Studio A can have a maximum 6 people: 2 in the control room, 2 running cameras & 2 talent
Studio B can have a maximum 3 people: 1 in the control room & 2 talent
Edit Suites will be available by appointment only for a single person
In person classes can have a maximum of 4 people. We will be offering 1 in-person orientation and 1 virtual orientation each month.

Mobile Media Lab Van Progress

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 21:51:00 GMT

Mobile Media Lab Transit Van has been procured and we’re ready for the guts and wires! Check out some progress photos and thanks to RC Display Vans for donating time and skills to make this overhaul possible!

Ford Transit 2019 was donated and funded in part by Ford of Gresham, The Collins Foundation, The Saling Foundation, Mount Hood Regulatory Cable Commission, thanks for all your support!

Mobile Media Curriculum Fine Tuned

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 21:51:00 GMT

Since Fall of 2020 our Education team has been responding to teachers, addressing concerns for developing engaging lessons for students which has been especially difficult during a pandemic!

While the van itself has been going through a overhaul, MetroEast has been closing the digital divide non stop, by delivering iPads, laptops, and supporting teachers by collaborating to provide students with enriching experiences learning about media literacy, the responsibilities and fun of being a content creator.

Check out some student videos!

Mobile Media Education in Gresham and East Multnomah County!

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:34:00 GMT

The Mobile Media Innovation Lab is a way to bring MetroEast’s media magic to the masses. There are thousands of people in East County, many immigrants, refugees and other underserved communities, that do not have access to media technology that will give them a voice in the 21st century. Our goal is to empower underserved communities in East County by bringing the classes to them where they are. We will bring media education including filmmaking, Virtual Reality media creation, video game coding and design, podcasting, and digital storytelling to East Multnomah County residents via workshops and public events.

This mobile lab will have:

A special, side mounted projector setup to show off student projects and play big ‘ol video games on a huge screen
A fleet of laptops and iPads chalk full of tasty software for editing, podcasts, VR and all your TikTok Needs
Custom co-created curriculum to accommodate your students needs!

Driven By the Community :

As East Multnomah County has become more diverse, we applied our equity and inclusion lens to accommodate underserved groups deepening our partnerships with communities of color, immigrants and refugees, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Part of this effort has been seeking input through workshops, community stakeholder advice, listening sessions, and the formation of an education advisory board. We are addressing one of the most common barriers: transportation prevents participants from experiencing our training and workshops.

Learn about the Education Advisory Board

Summer 2021 What’s Next for Mobile Media Lab:

Summer Camps with Rockwood Library Makerspace
Mixed Media Camp Rockwood Prep Academy
Pop Ups at East County Parks
Fiestas Patrias

Rather than having students and families come to us, we will bring the programming to them. We hope this will allow us to serve greater numbers of people, increase understanding and awareness of media technology, and overcome transportation barriers.

The post Mobile Media Education in Gresham and East Multnomah County! appeared first on MetroEast .

Mobile Media Education in Gresham and East Multnomah County!

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:14:25 GMT

POWGirls

Location : MetroEast Community Media 829 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030

Summer Kids in the Park (SKIP)

Dates, Times and Location :
Neighbors Park: July 13-14, 11-1pm

Driven By the Community:

This mobile lab will have:

A special, side mounted projector setup to show off student projects and play big ‘ol video games on a huge screen
A fleet of laptops and iPads chalk full of tasty software for editing, podcasts, VR and all your TikTok Needs
Custom co-created curriculum to accommodate your students needs!

Summer 2021 What’s Next for Mobile Media Lab:

Learn about the Education Advisory Board

Summer Camps with Rockwood Library Makerspace
Mixed Media Camp Rockwood Prep Academy
Pop Ups at East County Parks
Fiestas Patrias

COVID-19 MetroEast Updates

Mon, 18 May 2020 22:13:00 GMT

MetroEast will remain closed until the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order is lifted, at which point we will gradually re-open and keep safety our top priority.

FREE Online Workshop: Intro to Adobe Audition 2020

Wed, 13 May 2020 15:47:00 GMT

Description

If you want to take your podcast, voice-overs, and soundscapes to the next level, Adobe Audition is a great addition to your current toolbox. Audition seamlessly interfaces with Adobe Premiere for effortless sound design workflows. It can also be used as a platform for Live music recording, radio, and podcast, pre and post-production. Maximize your sonic potential by working with waveforms, cleaning, and repairing damaged audio. Learn multi-track recording and editing for film and music production. Deepen your sound with effects and EQ. Take control of your audio experience!

Overview

In this workshop, we’ll cover introductory concepts to get you comfortable with the following:

Basic audio terminology
Navigating the interface panels
Clip and multitrack editing
Cleaning and repairing audio
Recording audio
Basic mixing techniques
Working with effects and EQ
Mixdown and export

When

Wednesday, May 27th, 6:30-8:30pm

Registration

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Where

We will host the online workshop via Zoom. When you have registered for the class, we will send you a link and password to the meeting. Please make sure your computer, tablet, or phone meets Zoom Meeting requirements . Here is a video on how to use Zoom.

FREE Online Workshop: Intro to Ableton Live 10

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Description

Music software gives us access to new ways of understanding music, performance, DJing, and recording. This course will teach the basics of a program called Ableton Live. We will look at how to add samples to build a song, how to jam along using Session view, and how you can use the program to produce new tracks.

Overview

In our workshop we’ll be teaching you the basic knowledge necessary to get started editing with Ableton Live.

What is a DAW?
Session View – Triggering Clips
Adding samples
Midi Instruments and Drums
Recording to Arrangement View
Editing in Arrangement View

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