Annual Plan FY16

ANNUAL PLAN
FY2016
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Overview
Bedford TV is a non-profit community access television station serving the town of Bedford.
The Bedford TV mission is to make media available, reflective, and responsive to the needs
of our community.
Programming & Services
We broadcast 24/7 on Comcast channels 8, 9, and 99 and Verizon Channels 38, 39, and 40.
Channels 8/38 broadcast a mix of public access and educational programming, channels
9/39 broadcast our electronic bulletin board, and channels 99/40 broadcast governmental
programming. Last year Bedford TV produced 965 locally produced programs for a total of
644 hours of programming. Of those programs, 808 were locally produced for a total of 559
hours of original non-duplicated PEG Access Programming. Last year’s locally produced
programming included 60 Government Meetings, 316 programs that originally aired live
(including 170 episodes of BHS Live), and 61 other local government shows.
With our focus on building our volunteer base, strengthening our outreach programs, and
increasing coverage of town government we anticipate the number of original non-duplicated PEG Access Programming to go up around 10%.
Bedford TV is more than just the three channels seen at home though. In the next year we will
continue to expand the range of services that we provide to the town, services that include
classes for all age ranges, internship programs, and collaborations with local non-profits and
government organizations. The following report shows our plan for expanded programming
and services, as well as our staffing, facilities and financial plans.
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PUBLIC PROGRAMMING & SERVICES OVERVIEW
Bedford TV’s public programming is mostly derived
from locally produced content and is supplemented by
bicycled content from other towns and a limited amount
of archival programming. In FY16 Bedford TV plans to
continue and expand its work to serve as a creative outlet
and free speech platform for those who live, work, study,
or belong to an organization in Bedford. To meet our goal
of increasing the amount of public access programming,
we have a number of initiatives in FY16.
To encourage an active, well-trained group of content
creating members we have reworked our class descriptions
and class progressions (see Projected Course Offerings
FY16 on page 19) as well as introduced a new level of
membership for our most active members which we will
call “certified volunteers.” To encourage members to learn
the basics of production, any member who successfully
completes our three introductory courses, Intro to Studio
Production, Intro to Field Production, and Intro to Post-
Production will become a “certified volunteer.” Benefits of
being a certified volunteer will include monthly meetings
varying in content and featuring opportunities such as
seminars, guest speakers, and workshop opportunities
as well as the opportunity to collaborate on high-end
productions.
We will also continue to simplify the show submission process. Aside from creating shows at our facility,
producers can send in their shows on DVD, send their
files through our website and via dropbox. In addition
to these options for submission, we are also rolling out
a show submission process through Google Drive and
developing a simplified process for local non-profits to
create PSA’s and to get their message out.
For a complete list of Public Programming see Shows
section page 16.
GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMING & SERVICES OVERVIEW
In FY16 BCAT will continue to cover Bedford Selectmen,
Planning Board, and School Committee Meetings while
exploring the possibility of covering additional meetings
such as Finance Committee and other town boards.
Meetings are primarily covered by Digital Media Specialist
Brian Dorrington and BCAT has also trained two freelancers
to cover meetings when Dorrington is unavailable. BCAT
will also examine the possibility of covering government
meetings live. The technology to cover these meetings
live is installed but is currently not implemented. The
immediacy of live coverage could drive more viewership
to meetings and help keep citizens more informed about
local government.
In addition to meeting coverage, Bedford TV also plans
to continue with our other government programming.
We will continue to cover events such as Town Meeting,
Town Caucus, open forums, and local elections. For
local elections we will continue to invite candidates
from contested elections for a highly structured debate
where candidates will be given equal time to address
pertinent issues related to the position for which they are
running. We also plan to continue our work with the Edith
Nourse Rodgers Memorial Veterans Hospital, Hanscom
Air Force Base, Bedford Youth and Family Services, the
Bedford DPW, and local elected officials. Additionally, on
Bedford Common a representative from the Selectmen,
the School Committee, the Finance Committee and the
Planning Board appear to synopsize the events of the
previous month and give a preview for upcoming events
and issues pertaining to their board.
To supplement locally produced government programming BCAT also actively solicits relevant programming
from other sources. For instance, we get the program
“Rappin with the Rep” featuring State Representative Ken
Gordon from Burlington Community Access Television.
BCAT also uses shared PEG media servers Mass Media
Exchange and PEG Media to download other programs
such as “Your Federal Government” to further supplement
local government programming.
For a complete list of Government Programming see
Shows section page 16.
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING & SERVICES OVERVIEW
Bedford TV maintains strong relationships with all of the
public schools in Bedford as well as Middlesex Community
College and local groups that support education such as
Bedford Youth and Family Services, Bedford SEPAC, and
the Bedford Education Foundation. We cover all major
events at Bedford Schools from the Talent Show at the
Lane School through Bedford High Graduation. We also
collaborate with Middlesex Community College to air
their monthly informational program MCC Connects and
to cover their concert series.
In addition to these initiatives Production Director Greg
Dolan, teaches a broadcast journalism course at Bedford
High School that meets twice in every six-day cycle.
Students in this course learn the basics of video production and run BHS Live, a live morning announcements
program that airs daily at 7:45 AM during the school year.
Students from the Broadcast Journalism class are required
to cover three events outside of school during the year,
giving them real world videography experience while
also expanding Bedford TV’s coverage of educational
programming. Additionally, Bedford TV recently began
a new club at Bedford High School, “The Blue Review”
that will continue in FY16. This club meets once every
three days during the X-Block period and students create
a monthly variety show featuring skits, interviews, and
music. This club has helped meet the heavy demand
from high school students desiring to learn about video
production and currently has around 25 members.
In addition to classes and clubs for high school students,
BCAT will also continue to collaborate with Bedford Youth
and Family Services to provide video production classes
for middle school students. These classes are offered
three times a year and meet on Wednesday afternoons
after school, giving students an educational opportunity
on three-quarter length school days.
BCAT will also continue with its internship program, including
its summer month long internship while making other
internship options available. Interns tend to be Bedford
High School students or Bedford High School alumni.
In addition to helping with existing programming and
services, BCAT interns will work with a local non-profit
organization to showcase the organization’s services.
Last year interns worked with the Citizen’s Scholarship
Foundation on a history of the organization to celebrate
CSF’s 50th Anniversary. This year interns will work with
a similar organization to gain experience working in
production while providing a valuable service to a local
community organization
For a complete list of Educational Programming see
Shows section page 17.
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Facilities Use
BCAT will continue to make its facilities available to all
those who live, work, attend school, or belong to an
organization in Bedford. The volunteer base at BCAT is
a diverse group with varying needs and wants related
to video needs. The FY16 facilities plan seeks to serve
the needs of all volunteers while encouraging them to
develop their production skills to get their messages out
in the most effective way possible.
For production, BCAT will continue to teach classes on
and make available a wide variety of production equipment such as cameras, tripods, and microphones. As
it is important to serve both the casual volunteer who
wants to do simple shoots and volunteers who want to
learn in depth about video production, our facilities will
cater to both groups.
displays that volunteers have reported to be easy to use
while still providing quality results. For volunteers that
want to learn more in depth about production we are
planning to rework our edit suite layout and add an iMac
to better facilitate small group classes. With the addition
of the iMac we plan to rearrange our work space, using
existing furniture, to create a work space that allows for
two volunteers to have their own edit computers (the new
iMac and the existing MacPro), while an instructor can
use a projector hooked up to the MacBookPro to teach
Final Cut Pro X. Currently, our edit classes are either one
on one or students share a computer. By arranging our
space in this way we will be able to teach more students
at once and create a more collaborative environment.
For the more casual volunteer we will be purchasing
three consumer level Canon Vixia RF52 cameras. These
cameras use internal flash storage and touch screen
Staffing
BCAT will continue to operate using the attached organizational structure (see Organization Chart on page 18).
In FY15 Bedford TV solidified their staffing by hiring
Administrator Jenn Puhle and moving Production Assistant Brian Dorrington into a full-time position as a Digital
Media Specialist to take over some of the production
time that Production Director Greg Dolan now spends
with his management responsibilities. The primary
responsibilities of Administrator Puhle will be managing
finances and contract compliance. She works with a
contracted bookkeeper and CPA in order to meet these
responsibilities.
Production Director Dolan will continue to manage the
resources necessary to maintain consistent and comprehensive coverage of town events as well as design and
manage all educational and outreach programs and
oversee equipment needs, equipment maintenance, and
equipment inventory. Digital Media Specialist Dorrington
will be the primary videographer for town board meetings
as well as handle many of the day-to-day tasks involved
with getting programming ready for both cablecast as
well as online distribution.
Outreach Manager Gilarde, under the direction of the
Production Director, will manage BCAT’s online presence
as well as develop and reinforce strong relationships
with volunteers and community partners. Outreach
Assistant, Julie Antriasian, will assist Dolan and Gilarde
with outreach as well as help with general office work.
In addition to staff, BCAT will also have trained videographers on standby for nights when there are multiple
events booked and demand requires that additional
videographers are needed. These contract videographers
will be used when there are not enough volunteers or
staff available to meet demand.
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Outreach
In FY15 BCAT’s outreach objectives were to increase
awareness of our programming and services as well as
recruit new volunteers and community partners. In
FY16 our goals will be to build on our success in these
areas in order to increase awareness in our community
of what Bedford TV has to offer, build our volunteer base
to enable Bedford TV to cablecast more local programming and reach more people, as well as raise funds to
supplement our income from cable franchise fees. To
reach these goals we have a number of actions planned.
To strengthen our relationships with Bedford residents
and build our volunteer and membership base we have
planned a number of online initiatives. First, we will
continue to use social media as a tool to increase the
visibility of Bedford. We currently have 324 followers on
Facebook, 294 followers on Twitter, 1495 on Youtube, and
54 on Instagram. By strategically using these services
and interacting with followers we plan to build on those
numbers significantly in FY16. Additionally to build our
online presence, we will be revamping our website to
make information more accessible, continuing to build
our mailing list, and exploring the possibility of a blog.
In addition to building our online presence, BCAT will
also continue to use events as an opportunity to reach
out to the Bedford community. As an example, last year,
at Bedford Day, we had a number of initiatives to reach
out to the community. For anyone who came over to
our booth we had a promotional giveaway, a bag with
information about Bedford TV. We also taped a number
of shows at our booth and set up a PA system so Bedford
Day attendees could stop and watch our programming
as it was filmed. Shows included interviews with local
officials, a host-roundtable to familiarize onlookers with
our programming, and a series of concerts. At Bedford Day
this year we plan to hold similar events and build on last
years success. We also plan on holding an event in June
featuring an open-house at the studio, the awarding of
our two scholarships for graduating BHS students, and a
concert featuring local talent and performers from the VA
Creative Arts festival. This event will be piloted in FY15.
Another of our goals in FY16 is to strengthen our relationship with the local business community and solicit
community partners to supplement franchise fees. In
FY15 we developed a Community Partnership Kit with a
variety of sponsorship options. We currently have three
community partners, the Goddard School, Whole Foods
Market, and Callahan’s Karate Studio. FY15’s focus was
on reaching out to previous community partners and
FY16’s will be to reach out to different businesses. Using
this strategy hope to double our number of community
partners in FY16 and further build our connection with
the business community.
In FY16 we also plan to build our relationship with
non-profit organizations and plan to compile a list of
local non-profits and contact them about collaborating
to create a PSA. Our goal is to get around 10 PSA’s of less
than 2 minutes. We also plan to continue to work with
community organizations to develop programming such as
covering workshops and events run by non-profit groups.
Finally, we have planned a number of additional ways to
get the word out to Bedford using existing community
resources. For example, we plan to submit a new press
release to community newspapers, both online and in
print, each month to promote new shows and studio
happenings. For an example see the attached article from
The Bedford Minuteman about our local news show (see
Appendix). This article was written from a press release
submitted by Bedford TV. In addition, Bedford TV will
advertise its schedules in The Bedford Minuteman and
The Bedford Citizen, as well as place promotions in the
BEST and JGMS directories and Action Unlimited.
FY18
FY17
FY16
Broadcast Pix
Apple
Apple
JVC
Sachler
Field Camera
Steadicam
PC Laptop (Admin)
Amplifier
Edit Computer
Portable Light Kit
Studio Camera
Studio Camera
Studio Camera
Teleprompter System
TBD
Glidecam
TBD
TBD
Apple
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
ICAM
$3,000
$2,400
$1,000
$1,000
$2,000
$9,400
$87,590
$21,898
Total FY18
Total FY15-­‐FY18
Average Annual Expense
$11,500
Total FY17
TBD
HD4000
TBD
TBD
iMac
$1,800
$2,400
$2,400
$2,400
$2,500
$43,575
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Total FY16
$33,580
$6,000
$3,995
$23,115
Total FY15
To Replace JVC 150
Includes: rewiring, digital signage, replacement Knox A/V Router
Purchase Date (Additional When Applicable)
Notes
$15,912 Q2 FY15
$1,600 Q3 FY15
$1,600
$2,995
$1,008
Price
Mica
MacBookPro
iMac
GY-­‐HM600
FSB-­‐4
Videoserver
Telvue/Tightrope TBD
Edit Computer
Apple
MacPro
Skype Video Call Integration (studio) NewTek
TalkShow VS-­‐100
Video Switcher
Laptop
Edit Computer
Camera
Tripod
3 YEAR CAPITAL PURCHASE PROJECTIONS
Model
FY15
Brand
Equipment Type
Fiscal Year
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Finances
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Bedford Community Access Television FY 2016 Budget
July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016
Income
Town PEG support revenue
Program Revenue & DVD Sales
TOTAL REVENUE
183,330.00
1,000.00
184,330.00
Expenses
Labor
Employee Wages
117,670.00
Employee Health Insurance
Payroll Taxes
Payroll Service Charges
4,600.00
11,500.00
1,500.00
Contract/Freelance Labor
16,500.00
Sub total
151,770.00
Equipment
Non-capital equipment purchases
Equipment repair
Sub total
4,000.00
4,000.00
8,000.00
Facility
Internet/phone
Custodial/Cleaning
Studio & Sets Maintenance
Sub total
3,300.00
1,700.00
500.00
5,500.00
Insurance
Worker's Comp Insurance
Commercial General Liability Ins.
Media Directors, Officers
Sub total
500.00
3,000.00
3,600.00
7,100.00
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Government Fees
MA form PC
Sub total
90.00
90.00
Organizational Expenses
Volunteers and Interns
Community Outreach
Web Hosting
Sub total
1,000.00
2,000.00
120.00
3,120.00
Professional Development
Conference Fees
Dues and Subscriptions
Training
Travel
Sub total
1,000.00
500.00
1,000.00
250.00
2,750.00
Professional Services
Certified Public Accountant
Bookkeeping
Sub total
2,500.00
1,000.00
3,500.00
Supplies
I.T. Supplies
Office Supplies
Postage
Production Supplies
Sub total
700.00
700.00
100.00
1,000.00
2,500.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
184,330.00
Amount of net gain or deficit
0.00
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FY15
4/1/2015
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Apple iMac (Specs attached), $1499
Apple iMac, Complete Specs attached
This iMac would be used to meet increased demand for an edit computer that can run Final Cut X. It would also be
used as a pilot to see if the iMac could meet the needs of BCAT at a lower price point than an Apple Mac Pro.
This computer would be purchased as a part of BCAT’s computer replacement policy. We were projecting to replace
an existing computer with an Apple MacPro but are projecting instead to pilot an iMac system in order to see how it
performs. If the iMac proves to be sufÞcient to meet BCATÕs editing and transcoding needs the replacement plan
would be amended to use the less expensive iMac’s rather than MacPro’s.
No
Q4 FY2015
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4/1/2015
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Apple Mac Pro, $5,899
This computer will serve as the primary edit station for BCAT
Most shows aired on BCAT’s PEG channels go through the main editing computer before being broadcast. In
addition to doing the actual editing, this computer will also transcode Þles for broadcast and online publication. The
ability to operate quickly while completing these tasks simultaneously is essential to a productive workßow.
This edit computer was initially proposed in FY15 as part of a planned computer replacement program. Before
purchasing this computer we would like to pilot using a less expensive iMac to see if it can meet the demands that
we put on our existing MacPro. If the iMac can meet those demands then we will not need the MacPro
No
Q3 FY2016 in order to give time to test an iMac
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FY16
4/1/2015
3
NewTek Talkshow VS-100, $3,995
The Talkshow VS-100 is an all in one computer that integrates Skype video calls into a studio set up. The computer
allows users to operate all aspects of a Skype video call in the control room like any other video source while
removing audio/visual distractions such as secondary call notiÞcations and advertisements. The Talkshow uses SDI
outputs and would integrate seamlessly with BCAT’s Broadcast Pix Mica Switcher.
We have had many requests from producers of studio programming for the integration of Skype into their shows in
order to have remote interviews. This computer would allow producers access to more prestigious and difÞcult to
book guests as well as increase the amount of locally produced shows as a number of potential producers cannot
produce the shows they want without remote interview capability.
This would be an additional asset and create new opportunities for producers. This is a new device and an all in one
solution to remote interviews did not exist before the Talkshow debuted in early 2015.
No
Q1 FY2016
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4/1/2015
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Video Server System: Tightrope CBL-SX-2 HD, Carousel CBL-CG330 SDI,
Aspen 1616 HD-3G 16x16 router, $33,580
HD/SD Video Server (SX-2 HD), Digital Signage/Bulletin Board Server (Carousel), SDI Router (Aspen 1616 HD-3G).
These three items are part of a complete video server system replacement. The SX-2 HD is the new version of the
Tightrope server that we currently use. It runs HD or SD and uses SDI. The Aspen SDI router routes the signal from
the server and ties in with our existing switcher and live feeds from the town. The Carousel digital signage server is
the new version of our existing bulletin board server and runs SDI.
The video server is the central computer that plays back shows to BCAT’s Comcast and Verizon channels. The
Tightrope SX-2 plays back a wide variety of video formats and also has device control. The SX-2 is capable of
playing back both HD and SD Þles and it will automatically either down-convert or up-convert them to play back
at the proper resolution for broadcast. The new Carousel server will replace the existing Carousel Server and
run via SDI. The Aspen router is necessary to distribute video for broadcast on both Verizon and Comcast. (Full
Quote Attached)
This system is a replacement for our currently existing Tightrope Server system. Earlier this Þscal year
the existing server had to be shipped to St Paul, Minnesota for repairs. Once it was Þxed Tightrope
informed us that due to its age it could no longer be covered under a service contract and that it was their
opinion that the server was in danger of failing soon. The Carousel Server included in this quote is
included because our existing server can no longer be updated due to its age and also would also need a
$995 converter to integrate with the new SDI system.
The Carousel server could be replaced at a future time, but the converter box to integrate it with our new system
would be $995
Q1 FY16
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Integrated Solutions Group
858 Boston-Providence Turnpike
Norwood, MA 02062
781-769-7810 fax 781-769-5750
mfeldman@isgboston.com
www.isgboston.com
QUOTE
Name
Company
Address
City
Phone
Qty
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
Greg Dolan
Bedford Community Access TV
P.O. Box 203
Bedford
State MA
Zip 01730
gdolan@bedfordtv.com
508-275-5004
Description
Tightrope CBL-SX2HD-530 two channel HD server
Tightrope Carousel CBL-CG330-SDI w/Matrox box
(Note: if you decide to use your existing Carousel
you will need to add the Matrox Convert DVI Plus $995).
Aspen 1616HD-3G 16x16 HD-SDI Router
(optional RCP-1616 remote control $695).
Blackmagic Design CONVMAAS2 Analog to HD-SDI
converter with embed audio
Blackmagic Design CONVMASA4K HD-SDI to Analog
with de-embed audio
Cabling, hardware, Misc. parts (if we install)
Optional Installation (labor)
Martin P. Feldman, Vice President
Date
Valid for
Rep
Quote #
3/20/2015
30 Days
Marty Feldman
Q150320.1.BdfdTV
Unit Price
$25,295.00
$3,295.00
TOTAL
$25,295.00
$3,295.00
$2,495.00
$2,495.00
$269.00
$807.00
$269.00
$538.00
$150.00
$1,000.00
$150.00
$1,000.00
Subtotal
$33,580.00
TAX EXEMPT
SHIPPING Additional
TOTAL(not including S&H)
$33,580.00
Terms: 50% with order, balance Net 30. Freight additional. Quotation valid for
30 days.
Video Production, Lighting, Presentation Equipment and Integration
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Shows
PUBLIC:
Churches
Hancock Church
Trinity Covenant Church
First Church of Christ
First Parish
St. Paul’s
Interfaith Services
International Church of God
Music:
Tibetan Music with Penpa Tsering
Mass Music Hub
VA Creative Arts Festival
Allen Zhou Behind the Scenes
Bedford Backstage
PSA’s
Bicycling Safety
911
Community Partner PSA
Healthy Behaviors (Eagle Scout Project)
Misc.
Bedford Day Coverage
Bedford Girl Scouts Programming
The Legal Edition
Cooking with denny
Middle East Lecture Series (Presented by Bedford Library)
BYFS Lecture Series
The Fancy Kind
You Are Not Alone (Surviving Your Child’s Disability)
Bedford Day Programming
Carleton Willard Oral History
Insulation Workshop
Your Garden Variety
Trunk or Treat
COA On Air
Hopeful Aging
BTV News
The Wrestling Kennection
Ask Dog Lady
Kamate Fitness Workouts
Citizen of the Year
Diamondz Ink TV
Physician Focus
Senior Scene
Bedford Historical Society Presentations
Let’s Get Fit
First Parish Concert Series
Pretty. Simple. Gardens
Archival Programming
Miss Teen MA
Breakfast with Santa
Holiday Greetings
Ask Art
Life Matters
Dr. Daniel Breen Science Lectures (Presented by Bedford
Library)
Coming Home
Callahan’s Karate History
Money Talk
Marketplace and Health Literacy
Chamber Connections
Bedford Garden Club Lectures
GOVERNMENT:
Meetings:
Selectmen
School Committee
Planning Board
Town Meeting
Town Caucus
Public Forums
Hanscom Area Selectmen Meetings
Misc.
Debates
Bedford Common
Beyond the Badge
The Mass Factor
Your Federal Government
Consumer Affairs
Middlesex Update
Sound Off
Memorial Day Coverage
Veterans Day Coverage
Rappin’ with the Rep (Ken Gordon)
Campaign 2014
The Consumer Toolbox
Law Enforcement Delegation
Election Coverage
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EDUCATION:
BHS Live
BHS Sports
BHS Talent Show
BHS Fashion Show
BHS Dance Showcase
BHS Peer Leader Presentations
Teacher Appreciation
Prom Strolls
Tenacity Challenge
Best Buddies
Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation 50 Year History
Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation Awards Night
MCC Connects (Middlesex Community College)
World of Music Concert Series (Middlesex Community
College)
Academic Awards Night (JGMS and BHS)
Graduation
Moving On Ceremony
Dr. Terrance Roberts at JGMS
The Blue Review
Bedford Family Connection: Plan C Strategies
School Concerts
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Organization Chart
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Projected Course
Offerings FY16
In FY16 BCAT will be changing the structure of its classes
in order to encourage members to learn more about
production and become more active volunteers. BCAT
will also be introducing a new level of membership
“certified membership” which recognizes and rewards
members who have gone through basic level training in
field production, studio production, and post-production.
Certified members will be invited to monthly meetings
where there will be guest speakers, opportunities for
workshopping show ideas, and additional, more advanced
training. To become a certified a member must pass the
following three courses. Each of these courses will be
offered monthly in a group setting or on a one on one
basis if necessary and will be free of charge. The field
production class will also be offered at the meeting
places of local organizations to encourage volunteer
coverage of events.
ADVANCED CLASSES
Documentary Production (Prerequisites Intro to Field
Production and Intro to Post Production) - Price $150
This 6 week course will introduce students to a variety of
documentary modes and will culminate with the production of a 5 minute documentary video of the student’s
choosing. In this class students will learn advanced field
shooting, advanced Final Cut Pro X, as well as have the
opportunity to workshop their ideas with instructors
and classmates.
Recording Music Using Sonar X2 (Prerequisite Studio
Production) - Price $50
CERTIFICATION CLASSES
This two night course covers the basics of recording a
music using Sonar X2 recording software. This class will
culminate with the recording of a live music act in the
BCAT studio using Sonar X2 and the BCAT studio.
Intro to Studio Production
Advanced Post-Production (Prerequisite Intro to Post
This two hour course covers the basics of studio production: camera, audio, and switcher. At the end of the two
hour course students will have an understanding of the
field cameras and shot composition, audio set up and
monitoring, and basic switching and recording.
This four week class will teach students advanced Final
Cut Pro X skills and teach the students how to think like
an editor. Students will edit pre-existing footage with a
focus on putting their personal touch on projects.
Intro to Field Production
This two hour class covers the basics of setting up a
camera, setting up a microphone, and recording footage
to an SD card. At the end of this class students will work
through a checklist of what it takes to set up a basic field
shoot and will be certified to check out field equipment.
Intro to Post Production
This two hour class introduces students to the basics of
Final Cut Pro X. In this course students will learn how
to bring in footage from an SD card, trim clips, and add
titles and music. This class is a prerequisite for more
advanced Final Cut courses.
Production) - Price $75
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Appendix
Bedford Minuteman, Thursday, March 19, 2015
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Tel: 781 275 5004
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