Falmouth Community Television
TELEVISION PRODUCTION CLASSES

FCTV will offer several of its television production classes starting in July 2004. 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   1/2 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 training or use FCTV facilities. Learn about FCTV.

Fee: FREE
Limit: None, Newcomers Welcome
Instructor: Russ Hannagan
Prerequisite: None

TOWN HALL CONTROL ROOM WORKSHOP: This is a one session 2 hour workshop for volunteers who want to become involved in their community and the democratic process. Learn how to telecast important municipal meetings and serve democracy utilizing a state of the art multi-camera remote control room. The class meets at Falmouth's Town Hall in the Control Room located adjacent to the Selectmen Meeting room.

Fee: FREE
Limit: 2 Students per Class
Instructor: Jason Crow
Prerequisites: ORIENTATION and MEMBERSHIP

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 two-hour sessions 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: 8 Students per Class
Instructor: Russ Hannagan
Prerequisite: ORIENTATION and MEMBERSHIP

BASIC STUDIO PRODUCTION: This basic six session course is designed for individuals and organizations interested in creating their own in-studio television production as a live or taped public access show. Each session is 2   1/2 hours. 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 which is televised on Falmouth Community TV.

FEE: FREE
Limit: 12 Students per Class
Instructor: Jason Crow
Prerequisite: ORIENTATION and MEMBERSHIP

ADVANCED FIELD PRODUCTION: This advanced two session course in video field production utilizes multiple field cameras on location, using Falmouth Community Television's Remote Production Van or Remote Field Case. The course consists of two 3 hour classes filled with hands on activities. This class simplifies the complex operations of both taped and live TV productions on location.

Fee: FREE
Limit: 12 Students per Class
Instructor: Russ Hannagan
Prerequisite: ORIENTATION and MEMBERSHIP, BASIC FIELD PRODUCTION

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 either the stand-alone "Screenplay" or the Apple based "iMovie" computer editing systems. A final editing project completes the student's certification.

FEE: FREE
Limit: 2 Students per Class
Instructor: Jason Crow (J) or Russ Hannagan (R)
Prerequisite: ORIENTATION and MEMBERSHIP, BASIC FIELD PRODUCTION

FCTV VIDEO PRODUCTION
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
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ADVANCED NON-LINEAR EDITING: This two session 2 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: Russ Hannagan or Jason Crow
Prerequisite: ORIENTATION and MEMBERSHIP; BASIC FIELD PRODUCTION

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: None
Instructor: Russ Hannagan or Jason Crow
Prerequisite: ORIENTATION and MEMBERSHIP, BASIC FIELD PRODUCTION

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

SPECIAL SUMMER YOUTH WORKSHOPS

BASIC KIDS VIDEO WORKSHOP: In this four-day workshop, kids ages 8 - 11 learn how to produce their own television program by using FCTV’s production studio. Plenty of hands on fun with state-of-the-art television equipment. Learn the basics skills of camera operation, audio, lighting, video switching and directing.

FEE: $120 Per Child
Limit: 8 Students
Instructors Russ Hannagan & Jason Crow
Prerequisite: None

***A special optional screening of the Children's projects takes place on Friday, July 30 at 12 noon. This is not part of the workshop but Parents & Students are all invited to attend!***

BASIC KIDS VIDEO WORKSHOP#2: In this four-day workshop, kids ages 12 -14 learn how to produce their own television program by using FCTVs production studio. Plenty of hands on fun with state-of-the-art television equipment. Learn the basics skills of camera operation, audio, lighting, video switching and directing.

FEE: $120 Per Child
Limit: 8 Students
Instructors Russ Hannagan & Jason Crow
Prerequisite: None

***A special optional screening of the Children's projects takes place on Friday, August 20th at 12 noon. This is not part of the workshop but Parents & Students are all invited to attend!***

KIDS DIGITAL STORY TELLING ADVANCED WORKSHOP: This workshop is for kids ages 10 -16 who want to explore their family history and to design and produce a 3-5 minute digital story about their family. This workshop will include hands-on training in the use of digital camcorder operation and computer editing using Apple Computers with a variety of digital software including iPhoto and iMovie. For more information, visit http://www.storycenter.org/

FEE: $120 Per Child
Limit: 8 Students
Instructor: Jason Crow
Prerequisite: None

***A special optional screening of the Children's projects takes place on Friday, August 13th at 12 noon. This is not part of the workshop but Parents & Students are all invited to attend!***

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.

For more information:

Falmouth Community Television
310 Dillingham Ave
508-457-0800

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Feb. 10, 2008