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The next high-definition studio workshop starts March. 10. If you are not field certified, here's your chance. Don't miss out. The workshop's dates are below. To all of our Users, we also will offer our pre-production planning workshop March 22. Please sign up and get started on your way to becoming a producer!
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Noelle Balloy became a TCtv field producer in 2016.
"I'm interested in filming local showcases of musical talent because there are a limited number of venues to perform live. I think it would be great to get their performances on TCtv and eventually use that footage for their own websites to promote their talent. I recently filmed one called the South Bay Musicians' Showcase, which had musicians from Torrance all the way up to Manhattan Beach. It was definitely a civic event."
"Eventually I would like to do more variety and interview type shows where I would put a montage of a person's performance together in editing and also interview them about their music."
"The best part of the classes at TCtv is they are hands-on, otherwise you don't really learn. We made mistakes and learned from those mistakes in those class exercises. It's an ongoing learning experience here at TCtv; you have all the gear and the staff to help with the training, and I will continue to learn here."
Text graphics are a key component to any show. They convey information to the audience such as the title of a movie, the name of the host, or the score of a game. With that in mind, your text graphics should not blend into the video since this can make it difficult for your audience to read the graphics. More...
Organizing Pre-Production
Pre-production can sometimes be an exercise in gathering information. Scripts, shot lists, actors phone numbers, release forms, research, program proposals. How do you keep track of it all? In order to keep things organized, it might be a good idea to keep a production binder to hold all your pre-production materials.
TCtv's studio has different types of lights with each of them having unique strengths. Knowing what each light can do will save you time lighting the set, and increase the production values of your shoot.
Fresnels are the most common lights in the studio. It is a flexible light used for many types of productions. More...
TCtv Random Notes
NEED CREW HELP?
HOW DO I BECOME A PRODUCER?
In need of some extra production assistants for an upcoming production? Do you require an experienced camera operator with a background in lighting? Or maybe you just need someone to help you add graphics to your video? Well, whatever your needs may be, remember that TCtv keeps an updated list of all the current volunteers. The list can be obtained at the TCtv front desk at no cost. All you have to do is ask!
Are you interested in becoming a certified user or producer at Torrance Community Television? GREAT! First, all you have to do is attend the New Users Orientation Session. These bi-monthly sessions are designed to give our new friends an overview of the Who/What/Where/Why of community television. You'll be introduced to all of the exciting television opportunities here in the City of Torrance. Sessions take place on the first and third Wednesday of each month, starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you're a Torrance resident or a member of a Torrance-based non-profit group and you want to get started, call (310) 618-5762 and make your reservations today.Upcoming orientations will be on March 1st and March 15th. Make your plans now!
CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS
PRODUCER GET-TOGETHER
The Cable Television Advisory Board (CTAB) meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. The Board meetings are open to the public, so consider yourself "invited." Meetings are held in the TCtv Multi-Purpose room. The next scheduled meeting is March 8th.
Join the CTAB monthly Producer Get-Togethers, which are on the first Friday of each month at 7p.m.
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