Access Sacramento's new Executive Director Gary Martin this week is beginning the process of taking on the business and management tasks associated with the new job.

 

Martin is working with retiring Executive Director Ron Cooper to learn the day-to-day operations of administering Access Sacramento's two cable channels, internet radio station and extensive training program. "Making sure I know how to handle the finances and ensure that the staff and bills get paid is a top priority," said Martin, who comes to the job after 20 years as a professor of television and film production at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento.

 

"I'm grateful to the Access Sacramento board of directors for arranging this one-month cross over with Ron," said Martin. "His perspective and willingness to share his experience is priceless during this transition."

 

Access Sacramento's volunteers, paid-membership and staff annually create thousands of hours of television programming for Channels 17 and 18 on Comcast/SureWest cable and AT&T U-verse Channel 99.

 

The production department holds frequent workshops for the public who want to learn how to work in a TV studio or to shoot and edit their own short films.

 

"The staff and the many volunteers I've met in the last week have all been very welcoming," said Martin. "Everything is running smoothly and that makes it easy for Ron and me to focus on making the change over very efficient."

 

Both Cooper and Martin talked about the transition live on-cable last Wednesday during Access Sacramento's "Live Wire" program with host Ray Tatar. It was Martin's first appearance on the show. "Live Wire" is the longest-running live weekly on-air interview show in Sacramento after first airing in 1992.

 

"Normally, I try to avoid being on camera myself," said Martin. "It has always been my job to make sure other people get that opportunity, and that continues through the Access Sacramento training programs."

 

Cooper is retiring on Aug. 1. A fund-raising dinner honoring his many contributions to the Sacramento community is scheduled for Friday, July 19 at Frasinetti's Winery. Tickets are $50 per person and can be ordered by calling Access Sacramento during regular business hours at 916-456-8600 ext. 0.

 

Access Sacramento camera operator Bruce Riggs observes a reenactment of a turn of the century drunken cowboy brawl during the Galt parade.

Access Sacramento's Hometown TV crew broadcast the Galt July 4th Independence Day parade Live last week and six repeats are scheduled for tonight through the next week.

Executive Director Ron Cooper and Galt's Laura Villano announced the parade from along the parade route on 4th Street in Galt.  Rick Stewart interviewed a variety of hometown celebrities during the broadcast including Galt Mayor Marylou Powers, members of the Galt 4-H Club, championship softball team Illusion and plenty more.

Replays are: 

Tuesday, July 9^th @ 7:00pm
Wednesday, July 10^th @ 11:00am
Thursday, July 11^th @ 3:00am

Sunday, July 14^th @ 10:00pm
Monday, July 15^th @ 2:00pm
Tuesday, July 16^th @ 6:00am

All the cablecasts can be seen on Comcast or SureWest cable Channel 17 and on AT&T U-verse channel 99.  The program can also be viewed on the Access Sacramento website at www.accesssacramento.org at the times listed above.

 

Media Production Specialist

 

BACKGROUND

San Jose Community Media Access Corporation (aka "CreaTV San Jose) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that manages the public and education access operations in the City of San Jose.  Public and Education access channels are cablecast on Comcast in San Jose.

 

THE POSITION

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, produces, shoots and edits a variety of video material for CreaTV San Jose, as assigned.

Typical Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Produce material of varying content, length, and styles, and for various purposes and  outlets, including broadcast on our channels.
• Represent CreaTV San Jose in client meetings to ascertain a project's content, scope, designs, timeline, budget and deliverables.
• Consult with Operations Manager in planning, executing and completing projects.
• Direct, light, and shoot field productions - and supervise additional crew as needed.
• Edit independently on the basis of written and oral direction, or in session with clients, producers or supervisors.
• Color correction and audio sweetening.
• Video compression, transfer and delivery.
• DVD authoring and duplication.
• May need to use a personal vehicle for business-related travel in San Jose and        surrounding areas.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that provides the skill, knowledge and abilities required to qualify. A typical way to obtain these requirements would be:

 

*A bachelor's degree in television production or a  related field, or

*Three years of full-time television production experience, or

*Three years of freelance producing, shooting and editing, or

*Three years of experience teaching production.

 

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A SAMPLE OF VIDEO WORK WITH A CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ROLE(S) ON THE PRODUCTION WITH A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: 

 

OPERATIONS MANAGER, CREATV SAN JOSE,

255 WEST JULIAN STREET, SUITE 100,

SAN JOSE, CA 95110,  

OR EMAILED TO JOBS@CREATVSJ.ORG.

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE ARE RECEIVED. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2013 AT 5PM.

Union Pacific Foundation: Community-Based Grant Program - The Union Pacific Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life in the communities served by Union Pacific Railroad, primarily in the midwestern and western United States. Through the Community-Based Grant Program, the Foundation gives priority to requests that address the following categories: Community and Civic, and Health and Human Services. The majority of these grants are intended to help nonprofit organizations build their capacity, increase their impact, and operate more effectively. Nonprofit organizations in the railroad's service area are invited to submit a preliminary application form online by 4 pm CDT on August 14, 2013. (Early submissions are encouraged.) Selected organizations will receive instructions on accessing the online final application form, which must be submitted by midnight CDT on August 15, 2013. Click here to visit the Foundation's website for more information on the Community-Based Grant Program.  

 

The Ruddie Memorial Youth Foundation is accepting applications from innovative programs designed to help underprivileged youth reach their full potential.  Grants of $25,000 will be awarded for "new, uncommon, unconventional, or untested" youth programs aimed at identifying effective practices that lead to breakthrough results in supporting underprivileged youth.  http://www.rmyf.org/

 

The Bush Foundation launched a new grant program that will enable, inspire and reward community innovation. The programs support efforts to create and implement great ideas that make communities better and include prize grants of up to $500,000.The Community Innovation programs provide two opportunities for which nonprofit organizations may apply: Community Innovation Grants and the Bush Prize for Community Innovation. Nonprofit organizations and government entities of all sizes are eligible to apply for Community Innovation Grants ranging from $10,000 up to $200,000. First round applications are due on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at 5 p.m. CDT. For more information about Community Innovation Grants, including how to apply, visit www.BushFoundation.org.

 

   

This month we'll learn about DVD authoring (DVDSP and Encore) with Todd Spencer.  

DVD Studio Pro Interface

Todd will teach usabout DVD authoring using DVD Studio Pro and Adobe Encore.  He'll provide info on how author a DVD with custom menus and a look at encoding with both Compressor and Adobe Media Encoder. Todd works with BOE Media Production Services.  

 

A self-described media and tech geek, Todd has over 30 years of production and post-production experience.  His background includes: high-speed camera work for the USAF; 15 years in Hollywood spanning over 35 feature films; and countless commercials, industrials, and music videos.  His fortes are special effects, lighting & grip, and production management.  Over the last decade Todd has become an expert in digital cinema, post-production workflows, and internet streaming and presentation. 

Mark Herzig

Special Lighting Situations, tips and tricks with Mark Herzig.  

Award-winning director of photography Mark Herzig offers us tips for creating special lighting situations. Mark is well known for his beautifully lit and shot commercials, corporate projects, and fictional narratives. He taught cinematography at the Academy of Art Institute in San Francisco, and at the PCFE Film School in Prague, Czech Republic, and is currently writing "Practical Cinematography", based on his lecture notes.

 

The VIP's meet the 4th Wednesday each month at Studio 50 at the old Mather Field in Rancho Cordova 3665 Bleckley St. Mather, CA 95655 starting promptly at 7:00 PM. A $5 entrance fee includes an education, networking, refreshments, and a 'raffle' entry!Questions? Email Karen Olson at: Karen.Olson@CalRecycle.ca.gov

 

"The Sound of the Platters" is a tribute quartet honoring the fabulous singer group and sang many of the songs that put The Platters in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Do not miss this dynamic show & walk down memory lane!

 

Tuesday, July 9^th @ 1:00am

Tuesday, July 23^rd @ 7:00pm

Wednesday, July 24^th @ 11:00am

Thursday, July 25^th @ 3:00am

 

All cablecasts will be on Comcast/Surewest Channel 17 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, Pacific Daylight/Standard Time, unless otherwise specified.  If you don't have those services, it can also be viewed on our website at www.accesssacramento.org, at the time listed above.  Feel free to share this schedule with your friends!  The Internet stream is not video on demand.  Thank you for your support of local community and public access television in Sacramento County.

 

T.D. Trice

Programming Director

Access Sacramento

Channels 17 & 18

(916) 456-8600 x 128

www.accesssacramento.org