Mobile Filmmaking
2026-06-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-23 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
This one-session course instructs participants in the use of our DJI Pocket & Osmo Mobile Gimbal Systems.Prerequisite: Orientation

AI for Business
2026-06-29 17:00 - 19:00
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

Planning Your Production
2026-06-30 17:00 - 19:00
This one-session workshop provides producers with all the skills needed to plan, organize and structure a production from concept to completion.

Prerequisite: Orientation

Interview Techniques
2026-07-01 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

Intro To Studio
2026-07-05 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: Sundays

Prerequisite: Orientation

Intro to FCPX
2026-07-07 17:00 - 2026-07-08 19:00
The ins and outs of Apple’s easy-to-use edition of Final Cut are presented in this two-session course.Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.Free to FCTV members.

Prerequisite: Orientation

Lighting For Production
2026-07-09 17:00 - 19:00
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

Studio Camera Operator
2026-07-10 15:00 - 17:00
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.

Summer Vacation Animation Week 1
2026-07-13 14:00 - 2026-07-17 16:00
During these three summer sessions, we will be making short animated videos using a variety of stop-motion techniques. Whatever you can imagine, you can create at FCTV!

Summer Vacation Animation Week 2
2026-07-20 14:00 - 2026-07-24 16:00

Summer Vacation Animation Week 3
2026-07-27 14:00 - 2026-07-31 16:00

Streaming For Creators
2026-08-02 16:00 - 18:00
This one-session workshop introduces musicians, artists, and other creators to the exciting world of online streaming through portals like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch. With free software and inexpensive equipment, anyone can perform, chat, and even teach online. This two-hour session is a perfect opportunity to find out how to connect with new and existing audiences through the internet.

Prerequisite: None

Intro To Studio Begins
2026-08-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-06 16:00 - 18:00

Google Workspace
2026-08-05 17:00 - 19:00
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

Orientation
2026-08-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-05 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
2026-08-07 15:00 - 17:00
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

Advanced Editing
2026-08-10 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

Intro to DaVinci Resolve
2026-08-12 17:00 - 19:00
In this two-session course, participants learn how to use the free DaVinci Resolve editing program. Sessions on Wednesday and Thursday.

Prerequisite: Membership and Orientation

Data Literacy
2026-08-18 17:00 - 19:00
In this one-session seminar, participants learn skills to understand the nature, techniques and ways their data is being used online.

Prerequisite: None

Modern Digital Marketing
2026-08-20 15:00 - 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

AI for Creators
2026-08-24 17:00 - 19:00

Intro To Field Production Begins
2026-08-25 17:00 - 19:00
This hands-on workshop provides instruction in using FCTV’s HD field camcorders for single camera production. Three sessions: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Prerequisite: Orientation
