What is Public Access Televison?
If you live, work, or are a full-time student in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Milford,
Orange, Stratford and Woodbridge, this is your opportunity to produce and cablecast
your own non-commercial cable TV show using our Public Access facility.
How does one go about using Sound View’s access facilities?
In order for you to use any of the Sound View Public Access facilities, you
must first become a "Qualified Access User." Sound View provides training workshops
throughout the year to qualify potential users. Upon completion of training in
a Sound View-sponsored workshop, a competency exam is given which measures your
understanding of TV production techniques and safety requirements in handling
expensive video production equipment.
How do I enroll in a Sound View training workshop?
Sign up online, call or come in and fill out the training workshop application.
Once we receive your completed application, we will notify you of the training
workshop schedule. If you already
know someone who is a Public Access user, it would benefit you to visit our
facility with them so they may help acquaint you with our procedures and policies.
For additional information visit our "Training Page".
What if I just want to run a tape on Public Access?
The procedure for this is quite simple. Call to make
an appointment with us and we will lead you through the process of filing an
Access User Contract and Program Application. Be sure to bring a clean copy
of your program. Please read the Public Access Rules regarding your responsibility
as an "Applicant." Tapes must be submitted by 7:00PM on the Wednesday before
the week in which your program is scheduled to run.
Are there rules regulating the use of the Public Access
facilities?
Yes, Sound View has rules regulating the use of our
access facilities. The Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC)
has implemented these rules. Sound View is required, by law, to provide the
DPUC with annual reports, including lists of those people who use our public
access facilities. There are also a series of Policies and Procedures that assist
in the smooth operation of the access facilities.
What kinds of programs can I produce?
Documentaries, interviews, drama, art...anything that
concerns or is of interest to the people in your community.
Where else can I get information on Public Access?
The Cable Advisory Council Area Two, an informed citizens'
group whose members have been appointed by the towns they represent, have been
active in the formation of our access system.A list of cable council membership
can be obtained at your local town hall or library. For additional information
visit our links page.
What else should I know?
Your success in producing a show for Public Access is
dependent upon your commitment of time and energy towards reaching that goal.
Patience and time spent with veteran access users and producers will pay off
in helping you to become proficient with Sound View’s facilities and equipment.
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