FCTV will be offering more of its television production classes starting in the Spring of 2005. Each course concentrates on hands-on instruction in selected areas of video production. Areas of concentration include studio production for both LIVE & taped TV shows, single camera and multiple camera field production and both linear tape and non-linear computer based editing.

ORIENTATION: Orientation is a 1-hour class offered each month to all new members and open to the public. There is no obligation to attend this one session course but it is mandatory for anyone wanting to take other training or use FCTV facilities. Learn about more about FCTV in the orientation.

Fee: FREE
Limit: None, Newcomers Welcome
Instructor: David Finer
Prerequisite: None

Day	Dates	Time
Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday	April 4 May 2 June 6 July 11 August 1 September 12	7:00pm - 8:30pm 7:00pm - 8:30pm 7:00pm - 8:30pm 7:00pm - 8:30pm 7:00pm - 8:30pm 7:00pm - 8:30pm

TOWN HALL CONTROL ROOM WORKSHOP: This is a one session, two-hour workshop for volunteers who want to become involved in their community and the democratic process. Learn how to cablecast important municipal meetings and serve democracy utilizing a state of the art multi-camera remote control room. The class meets at Falmouth Town Hall in the Control Room located adjacent to the Selectmen Meeting Room.

Fee: FREE
Limit: 1 Student per Class
Instructor: Jason Crow
Prerequisites: ORIENTATION and MEMBERSHIP

Day	Dates	Time
Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday	April 25 May 23 June 27 July 25 August 29	7:00pm - 9:00pm* 7:00pm - 9:00pm* 7:00pm - 9:00pm* 7:00pm - 9:00pm* 7:00pm - 9:00pm*

(* = Start Time is tentative depending on Selectmen Meeting Schedule)

BASIC FIELD PRODUCTION: This basic course is designed for anyone interested in video field production for the purpose of creating their own public access television shows. There are four sessions (two hours each) meeting twice per week for two weeks. This course provides hands on training in the operation of Super VHS & Digital Mini-DV field camcorders and all optional accessories. Certification will be given upon completion of a final project in addition to scheduled classes.

FEE: FREE
Limit: 6 Students per Class
Instructor: Jason Crow
Prerequisite: ORIENTATION and MEMBERSHIP

Day	Dates	Time
Tuesday / Wednesday Tuesday / Wednesday Tuesday / Wednesday	May 3 & 4 May 10 & 11 July 19 & 20 July 26 & 27 August 2 & 3 August 9 & 10	7:00pm - 9:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm

BASIC STUDIO PRODUCTION: This basic course is designed for individuals & organizations interested in creating their own “in-studio” television production as a LIVE or taped public access show. There are four sessions (two hours each) meeting twice per week for two weeks. Hands on instruction in this course includes all the basic skills required to produce a multi-camera television show. This training covers camera operations, audio, lighting, video switching and directing. The class is completed with a final taped video project in addition to scheduled classes, which is televised on Falmouth Community Television.

FEE: FREE
Limit: 8 Students per Class
Instructor: David Finer
Prerequisite: ORIENTATION and MEMBERSHIP

Day	Dates	Time
Wednesday / Thursday Wednesday / Thursday Wednesday / Thursday	May 18 & 19 May 25 & 26 June 22 & 23 June 29 & 30 August 17 & 18 August 24 & 25	7:00pm - 9:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm

ADVANCED FIELD PRODUCTION: This advanced course in video field production utilizes multiple field cameras on location, using Falmouth Community Television’s Remote Production Van. The course consists of two classes (two hours each) filled with hands on activities. This class simplifies the complex operations of both taped and live TV productions on location.

FEE: FREE
Limit: 6 Students per Class
Instructor: David Finer
Prerequisite: BASIC FIELD PRODUCTION

Day	Dates	Time
Wednesday / Thursday Wednesday / Thursday	April 27 & 28, 2005 June 1 & 2, 2005	7:00pm - 9:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The rest of the Advanced Field Production Class Schedule will be announced later based on the schedules of the Town Band Concerts, Falmouth Commodores Games, and the Falmouth Road Race.

ADVANCED AUDIO WORKSHOP: This advanced one session, three hour workshop explains the details and components behind sound in television. Learn about proper audio techniques, what a compressor is and does, what phantom power is used for and the differences between formats of video tape and what they means to the sound quality of your show.

FEE: FREE
Limit: 6 Students per Class
Instructor: Andy Despres
Prerequisite: BASIC STUDIO PRODUCTION

Day	Dates	Time
Wednesday Wednesday	June 1, 2005 August 31, 2005	6:00pm - 9:00pm 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Once we know the summer schedule of events being held in the town of Falmouth, we will be announcing the rest of the class schedule for the season.

FCTV VIDEO PRODUCTION
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES

BASIC NON-LINEAR EDITING: This basic one session class covers the standard skills required for computer editing to complete your own public access television program. Instruction in the Apple iMovie computer editing systems. A final editing project completes the student's certification.

FEE: FREE
Limit: 2 Students per Class
Instructor: Jason Crow
Prerequisite: BASIC FIELD PRODUCTION

Day	Dates	Time
Thursday	April 21	7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday	May 24	7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday	June 28, 2005	5:00pm - 8:00pm

ADVANCED NON-LINEAR EDITING: This two session, two hour course trains students in the Advanced Apple Based Final Cut Pro Non-Linear editing system. This system utilizes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe After Effects.

FEE: FREE
Limit: 2 Students per Class
Instructor: Jason Crow
Prerequisite: BASIC FIELD PRODUCTION

Students must make Appointments. Additional sessions are available upon request.

**CANON GL-series DIGITAL CAMERA WORKSHOP: This one session, two hour workshop is for FCTV members who are ALREADY certified in Basic Field Production but may be unfamiliar with the use of FCTV’s newest, most high-tech, digital cameras.

FEE: FREE
Limit: 2 Students per Class
Instructor: David Finer
Prerequisite: BASIC FIELD PRODUCTION

Students must make Appointments. Additional sessions are available upon request.

(** = Special Course for certified Basic Field producers without prior digital video experience)

Note: You may register for any course at the FCTV office Sunday through Thursday 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Signed parental consent is required for any member under 18 years of age. Anyone who resides, works in Falmouth or attends schools in Falmouth is eligible to participate in classes. All classes and class dates are subject to change.