Falmouth Community Television
The Stations That Brings Falmouth Home
FCTV’s afterschool program for kids teaches valuable lessons in media literacy and television production. Children learn teamwork and critical thinking skills as they form crews and make their own programs to be cablecast on one of FCTV’s channels. Tuesdays After School (3:30-5:30pm) Free to Members
This one-hour session is offered each month to all new members and open to the public. It is mandatory for anyone wanting to take other training or use FCTV facilities. Free to Members and the General Public
This two-session course instructs participants on how to optimize visual communications, review best practices, and use popular production applications, including how to edit and upload videos and photos. Prerequisite: None
This one-session course provides instruction in the use of FCTV’s studio cameras and covers director’s commands, floor managing, basic composition, and proper camera operation. Free to FCTV members.
This hands-on workshop provides instruction in using FCTV’s HD field camcorders for single camera production. Three sessions: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Prerequisite: Orientation
In this one-session course, participants learn more advanced editing techniques, from key-framing to audio manipulation.Free to FCTV members. Prerequisite: Intro To FCPX
This two-session course instructs participants on how to optimize visual communications, review best practices, and use popular production applications, including how to edit and upload videos and photos. Prerequisite: None
This one-session workshop provides producers with all the skills needed to plan, organize and structure a production from concept to completion. Prerequisite: Orientation
In this two-session seminar, participants learn how to post videos online to maximize their online presence via social media and how to effectively and safely use promotional email systems such as Constant Contact. Topics include the ethical use of email addresses, improving open rates, integrating graphics, photos, videos, and effective writing. Prerequisite: None
This two-session course expands on studio production skills, including directing, technical directing, audio mixing, and lighting. Members only Prerequisite: Intro To Studio
In this one-session seminar, participants learn how to use and integrate Google Workspace into their daily workflow by using Google Drive, Google Calendar, YouTube, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, etc. Fee: $35 FCTV members, $75 non-members Prerequisite: None
In this four-session course, participants learn how to produce studio television programs with little or no post-production needed. Hands-on instruction includes all the basics required to produce a multi-camera television show: camera and control room operations, audio, lighting, technical and floor directing and basic directing. Four sessions: Tuesdays Prerequisite: Orientation
In this one-session seminar, participants learn skills to critically understand the nature, techniques, and impacts of media messages. Prerequisite: None
This one-session course instructs participants in the use of our DJI Pocket & Osmo Mobile Gimbal Systems.Prerequisite: Orientation
Join our dynamic two-hour class on AI for creators and explore how artificial intelligence can empower your creative journey. Uncover innovative ways to enhance your artistic process, generate unique content, and expand your creative horizons using the latest AI technologies. Fee: $35 FCTV members, $75 non-members Prerequisite: None
This one-session course provides instruction on using portable lights and proper lighting techniques.Free to FCTV members. Prerequisite: Intro To Studio or Intro To Field