Learn TV Production – Free
If you can aim a camera, you can learn to shoot, or even produce, a TV program. No “Steven Spielberg’s” required, and you’ll have a blast.
WayCAM wants you to enjoy our great community resource. This is an opportunity to get involved in local TV programming. We allow people of any skill level to come down, sign up and learn – at no cost – and then have access to cameras, microphones, editing equipment—everything you need to produce your own program for TV, even the Internet. Or launch yourself in a new career as a Citizen Journalist or On-air Personality.
No experience? No problem. Don’t be afraid of jumping in.
Classes are free to all Wayland residents. Classes are held at various times throughout the year. If you are a member of a community organization or business group, arrangements can be made to accommodate your group.
Classes cover the following subjects:
The role of:
Producer
Director
Camera operators
Floor manager
Graphics operator
Sound operator
Host and talent
Introduction to the studio
Production job sheet
Release forms and other legal issues
Cameras
Studio cameras – Sony 327
Location camcorders – Sony DV, Panasonic VHS, Super VHS
Sound production
Microphones
Audio board
Graphics
Systems for creating graphics
Inserting graphics into the show
Other equipment used in production and editing
Video tapes
Cables
Switcher
Editor
Cable Classes Schedule: variable and on-demand.
THIS WAS PREVIOUS SCHEDULE, AS EXAMPLE:
Please contact Jim Mullane if you wish more details.
Typically there are 6 classes in total, which will meet once per week. These classes are free to Wayland Residents 18 years old and up.
Class and volunteer activties will include taping/broadcasting of some Town government meetings, and community programs. All new volunteers are required to help with these programs, which will be based on your schedule and availability.
Typical Class Schedule:
1 - Studio Roles / Location Equipment / Studio Camera
2 – Release Forms / Sound / Lighting
3 – Graphics / Directing / practice on mock shoot
4 – Meets at Town Building, Large Hearing Room set-up
5 – Meets at Town Building, BOS room set-up. Public Library,
Raytheon Room set-up
6 – Review day and sign-up for a your first shoot
7 – Make up day if needed
Class size is limited to 8. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis.
To enroll, call Jim Mullane, Program Director, at 508-358-5006, or email him at jim@waycam.tv.
