How to Become a Community Producer
RTN offers adult Raleigh residents complete professional training in all areas of studio and field production, including graphics, lighting, audio, teleprompter and editing. Classes are taught by RTN staff and other industry professionals who are qualified to teach proper production techniques and procedures. RTN production classes are designed to instruct and fully prepare each student to use the new digital production studio and non-linear editing systems with confidence and skill, enabling them to create and produce their own television programs.
GETTING STARTED:
Orientation: The orientation workshop is the first step in becoming a certified community producer. In the workshop, potential community producers and users are introduced to the policies and procedures and given a tour of the facility. Registration is on a first come first serve non-discriminatory basis. RTN reserves the right to cancel and/or reschedule classes/workshops for another time. Download and complete this RTN Access Information form (.doc) or RTN Access Information form (pdf) and bring with you on the day of the orientation. You may also fax a copy to our office at (919) 831-6877. For individuals planning to use the studio facilities for producing a stuido program, you will need a crew of certified volunteers to assist with the production. A minimum of five individuals is recommended and they should attend the orientation with you as part of your production team.
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Saturday, June 7, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex (Municipal Building)
222 W. Hargett Street (2nd floor)
Raleigh, NC 27602
To register call, (919) 831-6278 or email us at community.television@ci.raleigh.nc.us. The orientation is open and free to the public.
ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA:
Raleigh Television Network facility and equipment use is available to individuals, organized groups, non-profit organizations and government agencies located within Raleigh and Wake County. An annual access membership fee is required of the producer/program provider, user, crewmembers and organizations that operate any RTN studio, control room, field or editing equipment.
Who is Eligible? Any individual, organized group, non-profit organization or government agency within Raleigh or Wake County.
Eligibility Criteria
• A legal resident of Raleigh/Wake County
• Provide two forms of identification, one of which must be a current NC driver’s license
• Be at least 18 years of age with a legal street mailing address in Raleigh, NC or Wake County (a post office box is not acceptable).
Certification Requirements to Use RTN equipment
• Attend orientation (this is a requirement)
• Complete appropriate classes and workshops
• Pass the written and practical tests
Annual membership fees are required before a certified user is active as a community producer/program provider.
Channel Availability
• Producers who provide ready-to-air programs may schedule playback time on RTN10 and RTN22.
• Producers may also reserve the studio and equipment to televise and produce programs to air on RTN10 and RTN22.
Memberships
• Fill out all required forms
• Pay all required fees
For More Information Contact:
Karyn Thomas
RTN Access Manager
Public Affairs Department
310 W. Martin Street
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-831-6278
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