Classes

FVTV offers numerous classes covering both basic and advanced camera and editing skills. FVTV membership is not required to take courses. The Orientation class is free. All other classes have a nominal fee.
 

ORIENTATION

Orientation is the place to start for anyone new to FVTV. Orientation is free, so come check it out. You’ll learn about the resources and equipment available to you at FVTV. You’ll also learn about FVTV’s mission and goal to be the premier public access station in the Northwest. Perhaps best of all, you meet the people that make FVTV possible and the experienced producers that are available to share their knowledge.

First Saturday of the month, 11 am-1 pm Free (Calendar)

Advanced registration not required, but appreciated. E-mail classes@fvtv11.org

INTRO TO CAMERA

In this class you’ll learn to use two different professional camcorders. Skills taught include set-up and tripod use, shot framing, balancing, color adjustment, focusing, sound considerations and proper camera maintenance. Equipment taught in this class is the Sony DSR 250 and Sony PD 150 DVCAM Camcorders.

After successfully completing this class you’ll be certified to checkout FVTV cameras for your own filed productions. No prior experience necessary. Ages 14 and over.

Second Saturday of every month, 9 am-1 pm, $35 (Calendar)

Advanced registration not required, but appreciated. E-mail classes@fvtv11.org

INTRO TO EDITING

Learn to edit like the pros using Final Cut Studio Pro 6 on the Macs at FVTV. This class combines digital storytelling and narration narration concepts with the technical skills you need to edit video and sound.

To learn more visit http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/finalcutpro/ or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Cut_Pro.

Third Saturday of every month, 10 am-1 pm, $45 (Calendar)

Advanced registration not required, but appreciated. E-mail classes@fvtv11.org

HD CAMERA

We have solid-state HD cameras available to those that have mastered the PD 150 and DSR 250 cameras taught in the Intro course. Note that Comcast does not cablecast FVTV Channel 11 in HD. 

Fourth Saturdays-HD Camera Class 9 am-1 pm (Calendar)

Advanced registration required. E-mail classes@fvtv11.org