Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Back to School with BCTV

Free Digital Literacy Workshops

September 25th
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us for a series of free 30-minute digital literacy presentations with Q&A by staff and special guests. The day will also include our BCTV Orientation for anyone interested in learning more about getting more involved at BCTV. 

Come for the full day - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - or just for the presentation(s) that interest you.

Schedule

BCTV Orientation           10 a.m.
Carrie LeZotte, Director of Cable & Community Relations
What goes on at BCTV and how can you be a part of it? This is the first step in producing your own show as a community member, non-profit partner or anyone interested in being a guest on one of our shows. Learn about the mission of BCTV, how we’re funded (*not tax dollars!) and where we’re headed.

Intro to Documentary Filmmaking          11 a.m.
Greg Black, Operations Manager/Community Relations
A survey of the documentary genre in film from 1896 - present day that showcases different techniques community producers can consider when creating their own content.

Promote Your Podcast with Canva          1 p.m. 
Amy McKaig, Digital Content Coordinator
Did you know you can make videos on Canva? Explore the features of a free Canva account so you can create graphics for use on YouTube, your social media platforms, and even on promotional items, to get more people watching and listening to your podcast.

Basics of Shot Composition for Storytelling         2 p.m. 
Phil Swantek, producer & educator
We will demonstrate the basic use of a camera (How to Focus, Zoom in and Out, Iris and White Balance, etc.) along with basic shot compositions. Compare different types of cameras.

Introduction to Photoshop         3 p.m. 
Bart Gioia, Technology Trainer at the Baldwin Public Library, special guest
Explore some of the capabilities of Photoshop to see why it is the industry-standard photo editing software for creative professionals. Learn some basic techniques you can apply to your own projects.

Podcasting Behind-the Scenes   4 p.m.
The Distracted Librarians, special guests from the Bloomfield Township Public Library
Be part of a live studio audience for the taping of an episode of The Distracted Librarians, one of the latest podcasts produced at BCTV. See what it’s like to be a host, guest, or one of the producers of a podcast. *Watching a production is the second step for prospective producers and community members interested in producing their own programming.

Register here by Thursday, Sept 19th for one or as many as you like! 

*Attending both the BCTV Orientation AND Podcasting Behind-the-Scenes sessions fulfills the requirements to produce your own show at BCTV!  So, what’s the next step?  Submit your Program Proposal Development Form.

Past Events

Documentary Youth Workshop

BCTV hosted its first Documentary Youth Workshop this past June.  This workshop ran in conjuncture with the Township Police Department's Regional Youth Academy (RYA), and was geared for students ages 14-18. Young filmmakers told the stories of RYA cadets with guidance from BCTV Staff. Participants learned interview techniques, pre-production strategies, hands-on camera training, and editing. The final short video created by the students (shown below) was shown at the RYA Graduation Ceremony.

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