Falmouth Community Television

TELEVISION PRODUCTION CLASSES

Winter & Spring, 2006

FCTV will be offering a new series of television production classes starting in the Winter of 2006. Each course features hands-on instruction in selected areas of video production. Areas of concentration include studio production for both LIVE & taped TV shows, single 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 more about FCTV in the orientation.

Fee: FREE Limit: None, Newcomers Welcome

Instructor: David Finer Prerequisite: None

Day	Dates	Time
Monday Monday Monday Monday	February 6 March 6 April 10 May 1	6:30pm - 8:00pm 6:30pm - 8:00pm 6:30pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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: Derek Frates Prerequisites: ORIENTATION & MEMBERSHIP

Day	Dates	Time
Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday	January 30 February 27 March 27 April 24 May 22	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, or once per week for four weeks. This course provides hands on training in the operation of our Canon 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: Derek Frates Prerequisite: ORIENTATION & MEMBERSHIP

Day	Dates	Time
Tuesday / Wednesday Sunday (*taught by David Finer*) Tuesday / Wednesday	February 14 & 15 February 21 & 22 February 26 March 5, 12, & 19 April 18 & 19 April 25 & 26	6:00pm - 8:00pm 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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, or once per week for four 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: 10 Students per Class

Instructor: David Finer Prerequisite: ORIENTATION & MEMBERSHIP

Day	Dates	Time
Sunday Sunday Wednesday / Thursday	January 29 February 5, 12, & 19 March 26 April 2, 9, & 16 March 15 & 16 March 22 & 23	3:00pm - 5:00pm 3:00pm - 5:00pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm

ADVANCED FIELD PRODUCTION: This advanced course in video field production utilizes multiple field cameras on location, using the remote production van and the portable production roadcase. The course consists of two classes (two hours each) filled with hands on activities. This class simplifies the operations of multi-camera taped or live television productions on location.

FEE: FREE Limit: 6 Students per Class

Instructor: David Finer/Derek Frates Prerequisite: BASIC FIELD PRODUCTION &

BASIC STUDIO PRODUCTION

Day	Dates	Time
Thursday Thursday Thursday	April 13 & 20 April 27 & May 4 May 11 & 18	6:00pm – 8:00pm 6:00pm – 8:00pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm

REMOTE STREAMING LAPTOP WORKSHOP: Once you’ve been trained in the advanced field production classes, learn what else you can add! The Remote Streaming Laptop Workshop will teach you all about “wireless” cameras for multi-camera field shoots. This is the newest digital advancement that we are able to offer, so sign up now! Classes will be offered quarterly or by appointment.

FEE: FREE Limit: 3 Students per Class

Instructor: TBA Prerequisite: ADVANCED FIELD PRODUCTION

Day	Dates	Time
Tuesday	March 21	7:00pm – 9:00pm

Additional sessions are available upon request.

Nnovia PORTABLE HARD DISK RECORDER: Welcome to another phase of producing shows in the digital age. Now you can record your field footage directly to a portable hard-drive. The footage can then be brought into Final Cut Pro for editing or dropped onto our TeraByte Server for playback. Find out how this new gadget works in this one-session class. Classes will be offered quarterly or by appointment.

FEE: FREE Limit: 6 Students per Class

Instructor: TBA Prerequisite: BASIC FIELD PRODUCTION & the permission

of the Training & Operations Manager

Day	Dates	Time
Tuesday	March 28	7:00pm – 9:00pm

Additional sessions are available upon request.

CAROUSEL COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD WORKSHOP: This one session, two-hour workshop is geared towards our members from non-profit organizations. Now you can create and manage your own pages on the Channel 13 Community Bulletin Board. This workshop will explain the details and components behind “Carousel” and show you how to use the very easy and user-friendly program. Learn how to promote the events and happenings of your non-profit organization!

FEE: FREE Limit: NO LIMIT

Instructor: Laura Paulsen Prerequisite: Non-profit Organization Membership

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

ONE SESSION STUDIO LIGHTING CLASS: This one-session, two-hour workshop is for anyone who has already taken the basic studio production class and is looking for a refresher on studio lighting. Afterall, what’s a show if it’s not lit properly and you can’t see it. With Instructor David Finer, learn how to properly light your talent, props, and some tricks of the trade to make people think they’re seeing something they’re not. Sign up for this one-session seminar today and find out what you may have been missing.

FEE: FREE Limit: 15 Students per Class

Instructor: David Finer Prerequisite: BASIC STUDIO PRODUCTION

Day	Dates	Time
Tuesday Tuesday	February 28 May 2	7:00pm – 9:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm

STUDIO CAMERA OPERATOR CLASS: This one-session, two-hour workshop is for anyone who wants to run a studio camera. Learn how to use the studio camera for zooming, panning, trucking, and dollying – as well as the proper signals for playing the role of floor director. Sign up for this one-session seminar today and find out what you’ve been missing.

FEE: FREE Limit: 6 Students per Class

Instructor: David Finer/Derek Frates Prerequisite: ORIENTATION

Day	Dates	Time
Monday Monday	March 13 April 24	7:30pm – 9:30pm 7:30pm – 9:30pm

This one-session class is also available by appointment upon request.

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

DIGITAL STORY TELLING WORKSHOP: This workshop includes four, two-hour sessions and is for anyone who wants to explore their family history and 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 www.storycenter.org.

FEE: FREE Limit: 4 Students per Class

Instructor: TBA Prerequisite: NONE

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 "i-Movie" computer editing systems. A final editing project completes the student’s certification.

FEE: FREE Limit: 2 Students per Class

Instructor: Derek Frates or David Finer Prerequisite: BASIC FIELD PRODUCTION

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

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: Derek Frates or David Finer 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 or Derek Frates 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. For more info, www.fctv.org.

Jan. 27, 2006