Volume 11,  Issue 7
July, 2016
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

June was a busy month.  We held Studio Production and Field - Post-Production Workshops. Congratulations all who attended and successfully graduated.  We know you are excited to get out there and produce your shows, so go to it!
Always remember if you have any questions or are not 100 percent sure about how to best use a piece of equipment or how to set up a shoot, we are always here to assist you. Give us a call or come over to the TCtv office.

The Producer Education Series is back!  For those not familiar with this, TCtv staff hosts seminars that emphasize a specific topic. The seminars are Friday nights at 7 p.m.  In the past we have hosted seminars on editing, lighting, special effects, shooting with green screen and audio enhancements.  Our first seminars will be July 8. The first evening will be more of a meet-and-greet event so that producers can get to know each other.  We also want to know how we can assist you.  We want to know what topics are important to you so we can gear the seminars to fit your needs.  So come on down, and bring your suggestions!

And for next month, make sure to save the date for the Annual Back-to-TCtv BBQ.  It will be Friday, Aug. 5.  More details will be available soon.  This is always a great time to share your ideas and to meet other producers and users, plus enjoy some great food!  Hope to see you all there!

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IN THIS ISSUE:


  • Meet The Producer
  • Graduates
  • Workshops

Have a safe and fun 4th of July.

MEET THE PRODUCER

Ryan Mackey has just become a certified studio producer and is currently taking the field production workshop. He is a high school student who is brand new to TCtv.
 
Ryan is interested in producing comedy sketches and talk shows in the studio. He also is looking forward to using the high definition field cameras since he will be able to film in different locations and take his videos to another level creatively.
 
Prior to joining TCtv, Ryan had been editing homemade web videos as a hobby, but he is glad to finally have taken some workshops at TCtv, "I needed more explanation on filming, on what is the right shot. Here I really learned how to use a camera. I had no clue what white balance was. I learned a lot about the different types of lights, LEDs and studio lights, and what a big difference it makes on camera."
 
Ryan is interested in working with other producers, "I feel my strength is the camera and editing too, so I want to help other producers with whatever they need." Ryan may eventually make video production a career choice when he gets older, "Right now, I just want to learn as much as I can, and get into a big company."

Congratulations to the all the June Workshop graduates. We look forward to seeing the new programming these new producers will create!
HD Field and Post- Production
Robert Stone, Katie Canty,
 Ryan Mackey, Lee Kellogg,
Margaret Munchey
Studio Production

Brandon Cruz, Elgin Rebuca, Joshua Bastias, Lee Kellogg, Ryan Mackey, Jimmie Estrada, Katie Canty, 
Victor Hernandez, Mobeen Akram, Tatyana O'Toole
Pre Production Planning

Brandon Cruz, Katie Canty,
Lee Kellogg, Ryan Mackey
Workshops in July
Field and Posy Production Workshop
Tuesday07/12/16Thursday07/14/16
Tuesday
07/19/16Thursday
07/21/16
Tuesday
07/26/16Thursday
07/28/16
Pre-Production Workshop
Wednesday07/27/16


Things to Consider On a Field Shoot

A field shoot can be a fun and exciting experience. Unlike a TV studio, you are free to shoot at unique locations like a beach, a park or at an event. You can also go handheld to get distinct shots and put the camera in places that you wouldn't be able to with a big studio camera.
 
With that said, there are things to consider when doing a field shoot. Weather is a factor. Rain can completely stop an outdoor production. And even if the shoot is indoors, it could be difficult to record audio next to a window due to the sound from outside. Weather also will change the lighting. A bright sunny day will look very different from an overcast one. And hot days can take a toll on your cast and crew, and also put unnecessary strain on your gear. More...
Editing Priorities

Some people enjoy pointing out continuity errors in movies, and there are even websites dedicated to this. Many of these films are edited by some of the best editors in Hollywood, and just because there is a break in continuity doesn't mean there wasn't thought or effort put into the edit. Editors have to make tough decisions, maybe the take away with the continuity error was the best take they had. And the simple truth is that most people won't even notice a continuity error if the story and emotion in the scene is engaging enough. Beginning filmmakers tend to focus too much on continuity and sacrifice more important elements to preserve it. More...
B-Roll

Many documentaries have B-Roll incorporated into them. A quick definition of B-Roll is that it lets you show and not just tell. The A-Roll of a documentary would be a person being interviewed, which is usually not a very dynamic shot. So imagine a documentary about an inmate's life in prison. The A-Roll would be the prisoner sitting down and talking about his experiences. The B-Roll would be cutting to visuals of him in his jail cell, or showing guards and other inmates while we still hear his interview. Placement of B-Roll is critical and will help keep the viewer invested in your show. 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 July 6 and July 20. 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 July 13.
Join the CTAB monthly Producer Get-Togethers, which are on the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m.  The next Get-Together is: Aug. 5, THE ANNUAL TCtv BBQ.
 
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