FCTV will offer several of its television production classes starting in December 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 ½ 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

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 telecast 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

(* 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 (2 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

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 (2 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 which is televised on Falmouth Community TV.

FEE: FREE
Limit: 6 Students per Class
Instructor: David Finer
Prerequisite: ORIENTATION and MEMBERSHIP

ADVANCED FIELD PRODUCTION: This advanced 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 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

ADVANCED AUDIO WORKSHOP: This one session (2 hours long) 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: ORIENTATION and MEMBERSHIP

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 based 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

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 PM to 10 PM and Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Signed parental consent is required for any member under 18 years of age. Anyone who resides or works or attends school in Falmouth is eligible to participate in classes. All classes and class dates are subject to change.

For more information:  508-457-0800

Falmouth Community Television
310 Dillingham Ave.
Falmouth, MA 02540

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Nov. 26, 2004