Podcasting!
2025-03-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
In this one-session course, participants learn how to create their own compelling podcasts or upgrade the quality of their existing programs.

Fee: $25 FCTV members, $65 non-members

Prerequisite: None

Orientation
2025-03-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-05 17:00 - 18:00
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

Smartphone Videography
2025-03-07 15:00 - 17:00
This one-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. Prerequisite: None

Robotic Camera Studio
2025-03-10 17:00 - 2025-03-11 17:00
In this two-session course, participants learn the multi-camera robotic studio. This course includes all the skills needed to produce basic studio productions, including graphics, audio mixing, camera composition, and directing.Free to FCTV members.

Prerequisite: Orientation

Mobile Filmmaking
2025-03-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-08 17:00 - 19:00

Advanced Editing
2025-03-13 17:00 - 19:00
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

Google Workspace
2025-03-14 15:00 - 17:00
Unlock the potential of AI for your business in this engaging two-hour class. Discover how artificial intelligence can revolutionize decision-making, automate processes, and drive innovation, empowering your company to thrive in the digital age.

Fee: $35 FCTV members, $75 non-members

Prerequisite: None

Documentary Productions
2025-03-17 17:00 - 2025-03-20 19:00
In this four-session course, participants will get a comprehensive overview of creating documentary productions for TV. Discover the essential techniques and skills needed to kickstart your own documentaries. From planning to capturing compelling visuals, this class is your gateway to the world of impactful storytelling.

Prerequisite: None

Modern Digital Marketing
2025-03-24 15:00 - 2025-03-25 17:00
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.Monday and Tuesday sessions.

Prerequisite: None

Advanced Field Production
2025-03-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-09 17:00 - 19:00
This one-session course instructs participants in the use of FCTV’s mobile production vehicle and equipment for on-location, multi-camera productions.

Prerequisite: Intro To Field

Intro to FCPX
2025-04-01 17:00 - 2025-04-02 19:00
The ins and outs of Apple’s easy-to-use edition of Final Cut are presented in this two-session course.Monday and Tuesday sessions.Free to FCTV members.

Prerequisite: Orientation

AI for Creators
2025-04-06 16:00 - 18:00

Studio Camera Operator
2025-04-07 17:00 - 19:00
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.

Intro To Field Production
2025-04-08 17:00 - 2025-04-10 19:00
This hands-on workshop provides instruction in using FCTV’s HD field camcorders for single camera production. Three sessions: Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday

Prerequisite: Orientation

Planning Your Production
2025-04-11 15:00 - 17:00
This one-session workshop provides producers with all the skills needed to plan, organize and structure a production from concept to completion.

Prerequisite: Orientation

Advanced Studio
2025-04-14 17:00 - 19:00
This two-session course expands on studio production skills, including directing, technical directing, audio mixing, and lighting. Members only

Prerequisite: Intro To Studio

Interview Techniques
2025-04-17 17:00 - 19:00
This one-session seminar focuses on techniques for conducting a successful interview for both studio and field projects. By reviewing various best practices, on-air talent will learn to be more effective communicators.

Prerequisite: None

April Vacation Animation
2025-04-22 15:00 - 2025-04-25 17:00
In this four-day afternoon program, we will be making short animated videos using a variety of stop-motion techniques. What ever you can imagine, you can create at FCTV!

Intro To Studio
2025-04-28 17:00 - 19:00
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: Monday Evenings

Prerequisite: Orientation

Intro to DaVinci Resolve
2025-05-06 17:00 - 19:00
In this two-session course, participants learn how to use the free DaVinci Resolve editing program. Sessions on Monday and Tuesday.

Prerequisite: Orientation

AI for Business
2025-05-09 15:00 - 17:00

Modern Digital Marketing
2025-05-15 15:00 - 2025-05-16 17:00
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

Smartphone Videography
2025-06-02 17:00 - 19:00
This one-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

Event Camera
2025-06-03 17:00 - 19:00
This one-session course guides participants through the setup and proper operation of cameras, converters, and intercoms for multi-camera field productions.Prerequisite: Orientation

YouTube Studio
2025-06-06 15:00 - 17:00
In this one-session course, participants learn how to create and manage their YouTube channels and maximize their viewers.

Fee: $10 FCTV members, $50 non-members

Prerequisite: None
