June 2015

First Day
of Summer:
June 21st!
JUNE 2015
Thanks to all who attended our Annual Meeting of Members and Mobile Production
Vehicle Unveiling on Tuesday evening, May 26th at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel.
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Our Mobile Production Vehicle was revealed in front of
members, staff and dignitaries before the official start of
our Annual Meeting. We are thrilled to begin using this
new community resource! Following the Annual Meeting
of Members, the Falmouth Community Television Annual
Meeting of the Board of Directors was held. The following
Officers were re-elected: Ahmed Mustafa, President;
Kevin K. Lynch, Treasurer; Pat Thatcher,
Secretary. Other Board Members include:
Jeffrey Oppenheim, Linda Davis, Michael
Duffany and Michael Palmer.
1)The FCTV Mobile Production Vehicle
awaits unveiling
2) State Senator Vinny deMacedo, FCTV
Executive Director/CEO Debra Rogers
and State Representative Tim Madden
3) L-R: Jeffrey Oppenheim, Debra Rogers,
Ahmed Mustafa, Scott Ghelfi, Steve Haddad,
State Representative Tim Madden, State
Senator Vinny deMacedo, Michael Palmer,
Pat Thatcher, and Kevin Lynch perform the
Ribbon Cutting ceremony
4) FCTV Board President Ahmed Mustafa
presents the FCTV Special Recognition
Award to Scott Ghelfi of the Falmouth Road
Race, and 5) to Steve Haddad of the
Falmouth Fund of the Cape Cod Foundation
6) FCTV Board President Ahmed Mustafa
presents a Special Recognition Award to
David Rogers of David Rogers Electric
7) FCTV Executive Director/CEO Debra
Rogers presents the FCTV Business
Recognition Award to Deborah and Liam Maguire of Liam Maguire’s Irish Pub and
Restaurant. Mahoney’s Garden Center also received an award (not present)
8) FCTV Executive Director/CEO, Debra Rogers with Joan Rega, accepting FCTV’s
Producer of the Year Award for her husband, John Rega 9) FCTV Executive
Director/CEO, Debra Rogers, FCTV Board President Ahmed Mustafa, FCTV Youth
Volunteer of the Year, John Silvia IV, and Educational Channel 14 Coordinator,
Ryan Webber 10) FCTV Executive Director/CEO, Debra Rogers, FCTV Volunteer
of the Year Award recipient Susan Zavala
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For more 2015 Annual Meeting pictures, click HERE.
A dedicated group of
FCTV members
recorded Falmouth’s
Memorial Day
ceremonies. Look for it
soon on FCTV Public
Channel 13!
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Judy Barrett
Richard Barrett
Sam Barrett
Marie Blackburn
Tom Callahan
Desiree Cohen
Devon Crowell
David Eldredge
David Eldredge, Jr.
Nicole Gabai
Tai Marie Gonsalves
Laura Innis
Pat Keoughan
Sang Kim
Crystal Knowlton
Liz Lerner
Alison Leschen
Carl Lincoln
Laura Lincoln
Leah Lincoln
Owen Lincoln
Serena Lo Piccolo-Smith
Todd Marcus
Melissa Walsh Murphy
Nate O'Brien
Maryann Piccirilli
Rebecca Putnam
Rich Sherman
Jill Strombeck
Mary Swope
Representative David Vieira
Charles Woringer
WELCOME BACK
John Carlton-Foss
Mary Pat Flynn
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FCTV PRESENTS
FCTV Public Channel 13
PROGRAMMING NOTES
Conversations With Barbara Neighborhood Falmouth
Produced by Barbara Kanellopoulos
This week, Barbara is joined by
Neighborhood Falmouth Executive
Director Susan Loucks. Neighborhood
Falmouth is part of a growing national
movement to promote continuing
community residence for older citizens.
Their members, staff, and volunteers
collaborate to help mature Falmouth
citizens continue to enjoy our multigenerational community from the
comfort of their own homes.
There’s What In My Coffee?
Produced by Alison Leschen
Ed Dewitt, Executive Director of the
Association for the Preservation of
Cape Cod, talks about some of the
causes of water quality issues on Cape
Cod and what we as individuals can do
about them. This program was part of
the 300 Committee Winter and Spring
Speaker Series.
10th Anniversary of the Community
Preservation Act In Falmouth
Produced by Kevin Lynch
Recently the CPC and others
commemorated the 10th Anniversary of
the Community Preservation Act with a
forum in the Hermann Room at the
Falmouth Public Library. The program
featured highlights and discussion of
the successes of the CPC and
Community Preservation in Falmouth.
The speakers included Ralph Herbst,
Eric Turkington, Peter Clark, and
others.
Economic Value of Cultural Tourism
To Your Bottom Line
Produced by Alison Leschen
Part of the Falmouth Chamber of
Commerce’s Business Education
Series, this program is a panel
discussion of how cultural heritage
tourism can benefit Cape Cod
businesses. Cultural heritage tourists
are those who are looking for more
than just fun and sun; they want
experiences that are unique to their
destination.
Herring Tagging on the
Coonamesset River
Produced by Alison Leschen
In this program, we learn about how
herring are tagged on the
Coonamessett River and what
researchers hope to learn from this
effort. Also discussed is how people
can help support the program by
“adopting” a herring.
A SPOTLIGHT CHAT WITH
SUSAN ZAVALA
FCTV: How did you first hear about FCTV and what made you interested in
becoming a member?
I first heard of FCTV more than 10 years ago at a community meeting about
FCTV funding and cable contract. (Jay was attending as Falmouth Rep to the
Cape Cod Commission and I went along out of curiosity.) Pucky was in
attendance and explained to the group the great benefits of FCTV. She
described how FCTV taught her how to use the cameras, how to edit, how to create a set and everything
that she needed to know to make a show. She spoke of the many shows she had created and that it was a
great way to be involved in the community. It sounded really interesting. A few weeks later, Jay and I were
watching Sunday football and I suggested we turn off the TV, go on a date to FCTV and learn how to make
TV for fun. We took a tour, started classes the following week and were hooked. For us, volunteering at
FCTV together has always been a “date.”
FCTV: How long have you lived in the Falmouth area and where did you grow up?
I am a Falmouth native, but my father was in the Air Force, so we moved around from the age of 2 to 11.
Returned to Falmouth (Otis AFB), my mother’s home town, a year before Dad retired and completed
grades 7 through high school in Falmouth. After High School, attended New England Baptist Hospital
School of Nursing in Boston and lived there until 1985 when I traveled south (Texas, Louisiana).
Returned to Falmouth in 2000.
FCTV: What life experiences have you had that connect you to your membership/projects at FCTV?
As a volunteer at the Barnstable County Fair I came up with the idea to do a program about the fair. I
filmed, interviewed, edited, directed and produced the 30 minute show. It was great fun. The fair had
always been a favorite outing for my father and me. We especially enjoyed the horse pulling and it was
very satisfying to film the pull and interview one of the owner/drivers of a pulling team.
FCTV: What classes have you attended at FCTV, and how have they helped you in your projects?
My first regular position on a crew was with Bob Hinrichs, who very generously and eagerly showed me
the ropes. Working with Bob, I became proficient in operating the switcher, manning a camera, setting up
the shoots, lighting and sound. Jay and I crewed for Bob at least every month for a couple of years. Then
we became regular crew members on Kevin Lynch’s shows. Other than classes required for studio, field
shoots and editing, more recently I’ve taken classes in Drupal and Google Drive.
FCTV: List the projects you have done here (and the projects you have volunteered to help produce),
including the most current.
Right now, I occasionally crew with Kevin Lynch and I always man Camera 3 at the town meetings. I like
camera 3, which shoots the stage and podiums, because I have to closely follow the discussion and
anticipate who’ll be speaking next to get the shot. It’s a busy camera and time passes quickly. I like being a
part of the town meeting process. Helping to bring the town meeting coverage to the Falmouth community
allows me to feel connected to my town and to be civically involved. I’ve occasionally run cameras for field
shoots: Arts Alive, the first and second JazzFest (so exciting to film live music), the Thought Leadership
Forum for Chamber’s 100th anniversary, and a few others that I can’t remember right now!
FCTV: What inspired you to take on the projects you have produced at FCTV?
For a couple of years, Jay and I worked with Yang to judge TV productions submitted for awards. That
was fascinating – we really enjoyed Yang’s company- and it also gave us a different perspective on
creating TV shows. We got to see all the creative ways that people were engaging in local access TV.
I traveled with the staff and other volunteers to Boston to picket the State House and attend a hearing
about legislation that would affect local access TV. My first and only picket line – a very proud moment!
Love that picket line photo.
FCTV: In the future, what classes do you hope to take, if any?
I will need to take classes in using the “new” control room, setting up a studio shoot with the “new” lights,
and I’ve totally forgotten how to use the editing program!
FCTV: What projects do you hope to do in the future?
I hope to be involved in a show for the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, about businesses in Falmouth;
a project that Jay and I talked about for a long time, but never had the time to create. In a few years, when
I’m no longer working at the Chamber, I’d like to crew more often and will think of creating another
program, though I don’t have any idea what it will be about right now!
FCTV: Has becoming a member of FCTV enhanced your life? If so, how?
Being an FCTV member makes my life richer. From the projects that I’ve been a part of over the years, to
the people that I’ve had the good fortune to meet at FCTV, life is sweeter as an FCTV volunteer. 
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FCTV PRESENTS
C l a s s e s - Wo r k s h o p s - S e m i n a r s
June 2015 Training
Below is a sampling of the workshops and classes being offered this month at FCTV.
To register: 508.457.0800. For more class listings, go to www.fctv.org
ORIENTATION This one-hour class is offered each month to all new members and open to the public. There is no obligation
to attend this one-session course but it is mandatory for anyone wanting to take other training or use FCTV facilities.
Learn more about FCTV. Prerequisite: None
Thursday: June 4, 6:00-7:00 pm Open to the public and newcomers welcome!
GOOGLE for NONPROFITS* In this one-session seminar, participants will learn how FCTV has integrated Google for
Nonprofits into its daily work-flow by using Google Drive, Google Hangout, Google Calendar, YouTube, etc. Participants will
also receive recommendations on how their nonprofit can apply for a Google Grant. Prerequisite: None
*Fee: $15 FCTV members, $30 non-members
Thursday, June 4, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
STOP MOTION ANIMATION*: During this four-session class, participants build their own puppets, build an animation
stage as a group and shoot an animation sequence. Prerequisite: Intro to Animation *Fee: $25 for FCTV members,
$50 for non-members
Fridays: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
TELEPROMPTER 101 This one-session seminar teaches participants how to make the most effective use of FCTV’s
teleprompters. Prerequisite: Intro to Studio or Field Production
Thursday: June 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
VOICEOVER TECHNIQUES This one-session seminar is designed to offer techniques and best practices for creating effective
voiceovers for documentary projects. Prerequisite: Intro to Studio or Field Production
Sunday: June 14, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
STORYBOARDING and SCRIPTWRITING*: In this two-session workshop, storyboarding is introduced as an important step
in planning an animated or live-action production. Participants learn to use a scanner and Photoshop to create an animatic
for a proposed video project. Prerequisite: None *Fee: $30 non-members
Mondays: June 15, 22, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
AUDIO for VIDEO PRODUCTION (Field Mixing) This one-session workshop provides instruction in advanced audio recording
techniques. Participants learn signal flow, troubleshooting, proper microphone selection and placement.
Prerequisite: Intro to Studio or Field Production
Wednesday: June 17, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
ADOBE PREMIERE: Intro to Editing In this one-session course, participants learn the basics of Adobe editing software.
Topics include importing footage, creating a timeline and exporting video. Prerequisite: Intro to Studio or Field Production
Friday: June 26, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS This one-session class covers the basics of After Effects, including starting a new project, utilizing
the dynamic link to import projects, and basic effects tools. Prerequisite: Intro to Studio or Field Production
Monday: June 29, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
INTRO to FIELD PRODUCTION This three-session course is designed for anyone interested in creating a public access
television show in the field. This hands-on workshop provides instruction in using FCTV’s HD field camcorders for single camera
production. Prerequisite: Orientation and Membership
Tuesday: June 30; July 7, 14, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Take part in the Democratic process and bring local,
transparent government to the Falmouth Community!
Learn to use the Robotic Camera Systems at the Falmouth Town Hall and the School Administration building to
cover important Town meetings. For more information or to sign up for one-on-one instruction,
email [email protected], or call 508.457.0800. Workshop descriptions can be found HERE
FCTV Government
Channel 15
PROGRAMMING NOTES
LIVE meetings June 2015
Board of Selectmen:
Monday, June 1st, 7 PM
Monday, June 15th, 7 PM
Monday, June 29th, 7 PM
Planning Board:
Tuesday, June 9th, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, June 23rd, 6:30 PM
Conservation Commission:
Wednesday, June 3rd, 7 PM
Wednesday, June 10th, 7 PM
Wednesday, June 24th, 7 PM
Zoning Board:
Thursday, June 11th, 6:30 PM
Thursday, June 18th, 6:30 PM
Thursday, June 25th, 6:30 PM
Water Quality Committee:
Thursday, June 4th, 3:30 PM
Thursday, June 18th, 6:30 PM
Falmouth Senior Center Site
Feasibility Study
The Town of Falmouth along with
consultant representatives from the
firm of Bargmann Hendrie +
Archetype, Inc., will hold a
Community Public Forum to present
and discuss sites for a New Senior
Center on June 18th at 1:00PM and
6:00PM at Falmouth Public Library,
Hermann Room.
Adobe Premiere Pro CS5
Premiere Pro CS5 is a
professional editing
software program that is
an alternative to using
Final Cut X. CS5 is a
linear timeline based edit
system. One advantage is
the ability to drop different
file formats on the same
timeline without having to
run through encoding
software. This time-saving feature is one of the key benefits that make
using this powerful software a good option for editing your programs. To
find out more information on Premiere Pro CS5 stop by FCTV and speak to
one of the staff for a demonstration or sign up for Adobe Premiere: Intro
to Editing. Participants learn how to set up Premiere CS5 to make it easier
to manage its many workspaces, how to import video media, create basic
edits, transitions and manage sound settings. You will also learn how to
compress and export your finished product, as well as many techniques for
making everyday editing in Adobe Premiere CS5 quick and easy. For the
next class offering, see our training schedule on page 3. 
Falmouth Senior Citizen Public
Safety Academy
Three sessions presented at the
Falmouth Senior Center.
June 1st - Driving and registry related
concerns including road rage, safe
driving, handicap commission,
handicap spaces and place cards,
immediate threat laws.
June 15, 2015 - Scams and
Fraud...What we need to know!!!
June 29, 2015 - Personal and Home
Safety topics covering home
invasions, car safety, parking lot
safety, and different topics in making
your home safer.
Falmouth Community
Transportation Forum
On June 22nd beginning at 1:30 PM,
the Falmouth Senior Center will host
an informational afternoon to learn
about transportation options available
in Falmouth. Tom Cahir, Administrator
of the Cape Cod RTA and staff will be
presenting and available to answer
any questions or concerns.
Maser Gallery @ FCTV∙ 310A Dillingham Ave., Falmouth, MA 02540
Click here for more information about the June show at Maser Gallery
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