Getting your message out there: Freedom of Speech and Local Cable-TV Resources
Students learn how to get their message out using inexpensive public resources. Teacher(s) will share info about who to talk to, what to expect, when getting started in cable access TV. Also, a short presentation will be given on how to present yourself (on camera) to a TV audience, and how to organize a press release for print and TV.
A short segment will also be taught on how to get the best out of your home camcorder.
People can meet and discuss action steps to make their message better heard, and then we will report on those ideas to the group.
Other local resources will be provided.
details
- when: sunday, april 19th, 2009, from 2:05 pm - 3:35 pm
- to attend: Please see the info page for more information on attending any of the workshops at the 2009 Boston Skillshare.
- facilitated by: Jessica Schumann
lesson plan
What is cable access TV
Who can participate
How to distribute work made for public access TV
How to get funding
Using your home camcorder:
- For best sound and picture
Discussion of how we can accomplish our goals and then group brainstorm on ideas.
Presenting our best selves on TV and in print media to make sure our message is clear.
Distribution of resources
facilitator experience
5 years in Cable Access TV, 2 1/2 years of outreach and programming in cable access TV, 2 years in local live cable access news,10 years as an independent producer, Digital TV workshop administrator for 3 cable access stations in the area, producing member at two local cable access stations.
intended audience
Anyone with any message they want heard! People who want to be more efficient and effective when doing TV and Print PR work. People should expect to discuss goals and action with one another- maybe they can meet a friend to help with their project!
other resources suggested by the facilitator
www.massaccess.org, www.encuentro5.org, MNN Youth Channel. I will bring a phone and email list for folks who want to contact specific places around the area.