Now that we have a thriving blog, and our own Youtube Channel, we invite you to do the same. It's a great way for viewers to get behind-the-scenes info. about your projects. To start your own blog go to www.blogger.com and click on the "create your blog now" arrow. Then follow the directions to start your own blog. Once you have a blog, or if you already have one, e-mail (mail@gctv.org) or call (774-4288) the office with your blog address. We will soon be rolling out a new "Links" page on www.gctv.org that will include links to our producers' blogs.
For those of you who would also like your videos or show clips online, Youtube.com is your website. Simply go to www.youtube.com and click on "Sign Up" in the upper right hand corner. Once you have a Youtube account you will be able to upload short videos. You can even create a channel for your primary show. Check out Homegrown's channel as a great example. You can link your Youtube channel to your blog and, again, send us a link to the video so we can add it to our Youtube channel's favorites. We might even feature it on this blog!
Both Blogger & Youtube have good help sections and are fairly easy to use. Have fun!---Alicia
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Producers, a new resource shelf for you!
As part of our ongoing office reorganization we have put all the reference materials you might need together in one place. The next time you are in our editing suite and looking for a phone book, music, instruction manuals, or a dictionary, head into the copier room. The top shelf of the bookcase in there is now our Producer Resource Shelf and even has a pair of headphones for use around the office.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Do You Have An Idea For A Show?
Have you ever wondered how GCTV works? If so, then this blog post is for you!
Hobbyists, aspiring actors/directors, craftspeople, concerned citizens---are you passionate about something and want to share your interest with others? Business owners, would you like a free way to reach potential customers? Groups, do you have an event coming up and want to get it on TV? Producing a TV show can be a great way to achieve these goals and it’s easy.
Shows can be filmed here in our studio (it takes about half an hour to train you on the cameras, audio, lighting, & directing) where they will be captured digitally or you can check out one of our very portable field cameras (just 5 to 15 minutes of training for the basics) and shoot your show on location (at your home, restaurant, business, community event, etc.).
Content is all up to you. Legally, your only restrictions are that your show can’t contain any calls to action (“buy my product”, “visit my store tomorrow”, etc.), political candidates can’t be on within 15 days of an election unless the show is a public debate to which all candidates have been invited, and you can’t sell the DVD of your show. You can, however, give your show away, post it on your Myspace or Youtube, or use it as an audition tape.
All of our equipment is free to use and our staff is here to help you every step of the way. Our field cameras record onto mini DVs, which can be purchased from us for $6 each. Once your program is finished, you will receive one free DVD of it. Additional copies can be purchased from us for $6 or less (depending on whether or not you supply the DVDs and duplicate them yourself).
To get started on your show simply give us a call at 413-774-4288 to reserve training or studio time.
Hobbyists, aspiring actors/directors, craftspeople, concerned citizens---are you passionate about something and want to share your interest with others? Business owners, would you like a free way to reach potential customers? Groups, do you have an event coming up and want to get it on TV? Producing a TV show can be a great way to achieve these goals and it’s easy.
Shows can be filmed here in our studio (it takes about half an hour to train you on the cameras, audio, lighting, & directing) where they will be captured digitally or you can check out one of our very portable field cameras (just 5 to 15 minutes of training for the basics) and shoot your show on location (at your home, restaurant, business, community event, etc.).
Content is all up to you. Legally, your only restrictions are that your show can’t contain any calls to action (“buy my product”, “visit my store tomorrow”, etc.), political candidates can’t be on within 15 days of an election unless the show is a public debate to which all candidates have been invited, and you can’t sell the DVD of your show. You can, however, give your show away, post it on your Myspace or Youtube, or use it as an audition tape.
All of our equipment is free to use and our staff is here to help you every step of the way. Our field cameras record onto mini DVs, which can be purchased from us for $6 each. Once your program is finished, you will receive one free DVD of it. Additional copies can be purchased from us for $6 or less (depending on whether or not you supply the DVDs and duplicate them yourself).
To get started on your show simply give us a call at 413-774-4288 to reserve training or studio time.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Check out our Youtube channel!
www.youtube.com/greenfieldctv
Currently our Youtube channel contains our first VLOG post, Tim Lindop's "Gliders", Jimmie Bailey's "Cider Day", "Local Bias" clips, and "Homegrown" clips. If you are one of our local producers and you have videos that you would like posted on our Youtube channel simply drop us an email or give us a call! ---Alicia
Currently our Youtube channel contains our first VLOG post, Tim Lindop's "Gliders", Jimmie Bailey's "Cider Day", "Local Bias" clips, and "Homegrown" clips. If you are one of our local producers and you have videos that you would like posted on our Youtube channel simply drop us an email or give us a call! ---Alicia
Thursday, August 7, 2008
More from our local producers!
Have you ever wondered how the world looks from a glider? Here's your chance to find out! Check out this set of interviews, with local glider pilots, by Tim Lindop. Also, if you are one of our local producers, and you have a short piece (5 minutes or less) that you would like shown on our blog, let us know. ---Alicia
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