Where could I go if I wanted to learn about using a camera, "cinematography", do any schools in the area allow you to pay to take a class and not worry about getting course credit. I am not in college nor do I wish to finish, I just want the info.

Do you want to learn about video or film cameras? You can learn about both by taking workshops at the Image Film & Video Center in Atlanta. The Art Institute of Atlanta has video production classes too but I don't know if they teach film. Another option is to contact one of the several rental houses in Atlanta.

Main Site
www.imagefv.org

Board
www.imagefv.org/resources_board.htm

Hey Chris,
another way would be to volunteer to help at some of the studios here in Atlanta. It wont cost you anything, and they may beat you like a rented mule, but you'll get a chance to learn and see live sets.

The previous post of the Image Film and Video center looks great. I'm a member, but ebery time they have a good seminar I have something going on with work. There's a 16mm seminar coming up in August. That would be a great way to get your hands on a film camera and learn a few things.

We have student interns in the summer, but our production is far from the norm. We do live broadcasts in the studio once a week, and various taped productions from time to time.

J Patnaude