April Vacation Animation
2026-04-21 12:00 - 2026-04-24 14:00 (America/New_York)
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!

Digital Navigator Open Sessions
2026-04-22 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-27 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-29 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-04 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-06 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-08 10:30 - 12:00 and 9 more dates
Walk-In help for digital devices and internet is available during these times at FCTV.

Poetic License!
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30
Poetic License with Donna Scheer is FCTV’s monthly open mic night celebrating spoken word, storytelling, original music, and creative expression of all kinds. Each session is recorded live in Studio A before an in-person audience and later broadcast on FCTV and shared on YouTube — giving performers a chance to be seen, heard, and remembered.

Whether you’re a poet, writer, musician, or someone with a story to share, Poetic License offers a supportive and creative space to express yourself — and a lasting record of your performance to share with friends, family, and fans.

Spots are limited, so sign up today to take the stage and make your voice part of FCTV’s living archive of artistry in Falmouth.

Intro To Studio
2026-04-27 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: Mondays

Prerequisite: Orientation

Robotic Camera Studio (Cafe FCTV)
2026-04-29 17:00 - 2026-04-30 19:00
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.

Two Sessions, 29th & 30th

Free to FCTV members.

Prerequisite: Orientation

Intro to DaVinci Resolve
2026-04-29 17:00 - 2026-04-30 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

Studio Camera Operator
2026-05-01 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.

Orientation
2026-05-07 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

Media Literacy
2026-05-13 17:00 - 19:00
In this one-session seminar, participants learn skills to critically understand the nature, techniques, and impacts of media messages. Prerequisite: None

Smartphone Videography
2026-05-14 15:00 - 2026-05-15 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.

Thursday & Friday

Prerequisite: None

Advanced Studio
2026-05-20 17:00 - 2026-05-21 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

Modern Digital Marketing
2026-05-22 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.

May 22 & 29

Prerequisite: None
