Falmouth Community Television
TELEVISION PRODUCTION CLASSES
Winter and Spring, 2007
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: Nathan Tisdale
Prerequisite: None
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Monday |
January 8 February 5 March 5 |
6:30pm - 8:00pm 6:30pm - 8:00pm 6:30pm - 8:00pm |
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, including one apprenticeship of actual field taping. 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: Nathan Tisdale / BJ Barretta
Prerequisite: ORIENTATION & MEMBERSHIP
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Wednesday and Thursday Sunday Sunday
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January 17 & 24 January 18 & 25 February 11 & 18 February 25 & Mar. 4
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6:00pm - 8:00pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
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 six sessions meeting twice per week for three 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 an apprenticeship or final taped video project in addition to scheduled classes, which is televised on Falmouth Community Television.
FEE: FREE
Limit: 10 Students per Class
Instructor: Nathan Tisdale / BJ Barretta
Prerequisite: ORIENTATION & MEMBERSHIP
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Tuesday
Thursday |
February
February |
6:00pm – 8:00pm
6:00pm – 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: BJ Barretta Prerequisites: ORIENTATION & MEMBERSHIP
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Mondays |
*7:00pm - 9:00pm |
Available on Request |
(* = Start Time is tentative depending on Selectmen Meeting Schedule)
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: Amanda Holland Prerequisite: Non-profit Organization Membership
Students must make appointments. Additional sessions are available upon request.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: Do you have a message about a town or social issue that you want others to hear? Do you have a hobby or interest you want to share? Come to this workshop to learn about how to make videos about topics important to you and how to get them on FCTV and the Internet. Also learn how to promote your production so others will know when to watch.
FEE: FREE Limit: 25 students per class
Instructor: BJ Barretta Prerequisite: ORIENTATION
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Dates |
Time |
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Wednesday |
February 21 |
7:30pm – 9pm |
STUDIO CAMERA OPERATOR CLASS: This one-session, one-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: Nathan Tisdale Prerequisite: ORIENTATION
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Dates |
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Wednesday Wednesday |
January 10 February 7 |
8pm – 9pm 8pm – 9pm |
This one-session class is also available by appointment upon request.
YOUR VIDEO ON THE INTERNET: Do you want to reach an audience larger than Falmouth? Do you want Falmouth residents to watch your video on demand? This one day seminar will demonstrate how to get your video on the World Wide Web with iTunes, iFilm, YouTube, ect and how to promote it so others know how and where to watch.
FEE: FREE Limit: 25 students per class
Instructor: BJ Barretta Prerequisite: ORIENTATION
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Dates |
Time |
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Wednesday |
February 28 |
7:30pm – 9pm |
MEDIA LITERACY: This session will explore the messages communicated in media and how to be a better media consumer.
FEE: FREE Limit: 25 students per class
Instructor: Nathan Tisdale Prerequisite: ORIENTATION
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Dates |
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Sunday |
March 11 |
6:30pm-8pm |
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: Nathan Tisdale 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: Nathan Tisdale Prerequisite: BASIC FIELD PRODUCTION
Students must make Appointments. Additional sessions are available upon request.
OTHER WORKSHOP SESSIONS: Call Nathan or BJ at 508-457-0800 to schedule time to learn After Effects, Photoshop, Studio Lighting, Recordable Field Hard Disk, Streaming Laptop, iDVD, Internet Video,
On-Air Talent, Advanced Directing, Garage Band and much more.
Call for an appointment and learn some skills to add to your production!
Note: You may register for any course at the FCTV office, 310 Dillingham Ave, Falmouth - 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 or 508-457-0800