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Making News 3

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Exhibitions 6Drive by Gallery

Development Notes 7

ProgrammingNotes 8

7th Annual BBQ! 9i

Video Training i10

Video Courses i12

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Cambridge and Somervillewill host the 7th AnnualAlliance for CommunityMedia Northeast Region

Video Festival (and aconference, too!).

See back page for details.

CCTV Hosts Democracy Now!

photo by Mimi KatzEach morning at 5:30 AM during the Democratic National Convention at the endof July, bleary-eyed yet energized volunteers stumbled through the door as CCTVhosted the broadcast of Democracy Now! The two-hour special daily news show,entitled Breaking With Convention: War, Peace, and the Presidency, reached over240 radio and tv stations in North America and was streamed on the internet toreach others around the globe.

The City of Cambridge Economic Development Committee, as part of itsDestination Cambridge campaign, funded the cost of the satellite uplink. FreeSpeech TV provided additional funding.

The adrenaline was pumping here as the skills of our able volunteers were testedand CCTV’s technical capabilities were stretched. The reality of facilitating the pro-duction of two hours of live news programming each day was daunting, but CCTVmet the challenge. At the end of the week, Democracy Now! host AmyGoodman, author of The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, WarProfiteers, and the Media That Love Them, said about CCTV “You are truly thestars of community broadcasting. Our broadcast goes out to so many platforms,all over the US and the world. This has never been done before from one publicaccess station. It’s the people that make it happen - what a community center thisis!”

Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news programbased in Manhattan. Pioneering the largest public media collaboration in the U.S.,Democracy Now! is broadcast on Pacifica, community, and National Public Radiostations, public access cable television stations, satellite television, shortwave radioand the internet.

Many thanks to CCTV volunteers and staff Diane Andronica, James Barabas, CoreyBlamire, Gordon Brier, Shaun Clarke, John Donovan, Dennis Dutra, GinnyBerkowitz, Matt Landry, ArtMan Martins, Shams Mirza, Evan Ragon, Steve Sillari,Vaughn Simkins, and to Holly Gettings for light and set design.

Susan Fleischmann

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Carlos DeMartini, TesfayeDinagde, Katherine Doolittle,Edin Duque, Chris Fitzgerald,

Hitomi Fukui, Sandi Gubin,Nina Huntemann, Prashant

Inamti, Juniata Jonakin,Misao Kaneko, Chelsea

Kearin, Michael Kershner, JeffKilian, Catherine Lavelle, RickLespron, Brooke Lloyd, EdgarLoor, Charles Louison, Linda

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A Summer Poem by Linda AllanDedicated to CCTV

My Summer Poem for CCTVWhat joy it is to be in this special place;Among strangers who are friends.To type my thoughts and feelings,To write letters to loved ones,To Politicians.To make signs for my art exhibits.To surf the Web for delicious treasures.To see miniature paintings by great artists.To feel time disappear as if in a specialSanctuary.

by Linda Allen

Agents: Marissa Acosta:Female Expert in TechnicalDirecting, Camera,Audio, and sixstyles of combatfighting. Trained inthe deepest, dark-est parts of SouthEast Brooklyn.

Cory Blamire: HalfMale Half AndroidExpert inComputerGraphics (CG),TechnicalDirecting, &Camera; speaks inhundreds of formsof analog commu-nication (includingSwiss Morse code).

Marissa and Cory haveserved faithfully here atCCTV for years as Cablecastinterns. They have alsoassisted in studio produc-tions on many occasions andhave played many roles.Now these two havebecome CCTV’s new StudioInterns, taking the place offormer intern, Alison Gent.Alison will be missed, buther energetic spirit willalways be here. Her shoeswill be hard to fill butMarissa and Cory have toldme, and I quote, "We'reready. Let’s do it. Do it."They’ve also removed all ofthe bones in all four feet tofit them into one pair ofshoes.

ArtMan Martins

Studio Support 1138Two Agents Have Been Chosen to Support Studio

P roductions at CCTV With the guidance of the supreme studio chancellor, ArtMan, these agentswill offer help in conducting pre-production meetings, and will assist in engi-neering and technical questions, and will occasionally serve as crew.

Making News: Making News: Cambridge RespondsCambridge Responds

During the DNC this July, Cambridge Responds took tothe streets! Most television news coverage naturallyfocused on the famous speakers and bright lights insidethe FleetCenter, and the presentation of Senator Kerryas the Democratic presidential candidate in an impor-tant election year. As part of CCTV’s UncoventionalCoverage, Cambridge Responds took anotherapproach, and reported on what was going on outsideof the main event. Our cameras didn’t capture any bal-loons coming from the ceiling, but instead found manypeople who felt alienated by the election process, andwanted their opinions to be heard.

If you have caught an episode of Cambridge Respondsin the past, you know that this series specializes in cov-ering local social justice events, protests and speakers.We have always tried to ask, what do real people thinkabout what is going on today? What voices and opin-ions are not being heard? Although the series isn’t pro-duced regularly, when a major event comes up thatpeople need to know about, CCTV members, internsand staff get the cameras out, and CambridgeResponds gets rolling!

With this in mind, it was no surprise that the CambridgeResponds team jumped at the chance to be a part ofCCTV’s Uncoventional Coverage. Each day during theconvention, Cambridge Responds went out, coveredevents in Boston and Cambridge, and produced a ten-minute segment ready for cablecast. As Producer, Imade our shooting plans for the week, interviewed peo-ple, organized the crew and edited footage. AliciaNeubig, Field Director, ran camera, organized the shotson location, and logged and captured footage. CCTVmembers Thomas Kelly, Jean Jeanty, Steve Sillari, JenAudley and Dhara Vala also helped during the weekwith camera work.

It was an amazing experience that is hard to describe.The days were long, and the editing nights often wentinto the early morning, but the results were somethingwe were all proud of. We were able to interview manypeople, and report on protests and events that receivedlittle or no coverage on the commercial news channels.If you missed Cambridge Responds on CCTV, let megive you a glimpse of a typical episode.

Wednesday began with Alicia and me picking up cam-eras and gear from CCTV in the morning. The goal forthe day was to cover the "Really, Really DemocraticBazaar" held on the Boston Common by the Bl(a)ck TeaSociety, a local anarchist group that organized severalevents during the week. We took the T down to thepark, and were surprised to find hundreds of people

hanging out, a large stage with speakers and perform-ers, several booths of information and crafts, and thegeneral air of a festival. In addition to the festival-goers,dozens of police officers surrounded the area on horse-back, motorcycles, and even in riot gear. A police heli-copter flew directly overhead most of the time, appar-ently for everyone’s "security." After surveying thescene, we got the cameras out and went to work. First, Iinterviewed Evan Greer, a spokesperson for the Bl(a)ckTea Society about how and why they choose to put onthe event. Then, we were interviewed ourselves by tworeporters from the Hartford Courant about independentmedia! Moving on, we interviewed Carlos Legario whowas selling books with the Lucy Parson Center (whichused to be located in Central Square). Then, we inter-viewed a member of the local chapter of the NortheastAnti-Fascists (NEAF) who talked about the importanceof being alert to the growth of right-wing fascist organ-izing in the past few years.

Perhaps one of the most interesting interviews of theweek was with the Syracuse System Shakers, a group offive women and two men who performed as "radicalcheerleaders" and all dressed in hip, beautiful and funred and black "cheerleading" outfits they had madethemselves. The group created unique "cheers" for theDNC and the election, and traveled all the way fromSyracuse to take part in the protests. After the interview,they performed a cheer for us–and it was amazing! Itwas a creative, positive and fun way to express dissent.We wrapped up our shooting by getting several cut-away shots to use in editing, and then packed up andwent back to the station.

Although it had already been a long day, Alicia spentthe next few hours doing the important task of loggingand capturing over an hour of footage. Once thefootage was in the computer, I began the long processof editing the interviews and footage down to a ten-minute segment for the next episode of CambridgeResponds. Around 4 AM, blurry-eyed but happy, I gaveSean Effel our finished piece to be compiled with therest of CCTV's Unconventional coverage, and wenthome to sleep–and do the whole thing again the nextday!

Thanks to everyone who participated with CambridgeResponds, especially Alicia who put in many hours andmade these episodes possible. And as always, thanks toCCTV for providing the resources and channels thatmake community television possible in Cambridge.What would we do without it?

If you want to be involved with future productions ofCambridge Responds, please contact me: Erika Jones,Membership Coordinator, 617-661-6900 x128 orErika@cctvcambridge.org.

Erika Jones

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Dear Production Diary,

The most exciting production of my summer was workingon Crashing the Party, a compilation program of contribu-tions from seven different media groups across the city.The Tactical Media Clinic at Umass Boston, BostonIndyMedia, the Islamic Society of Boston, Art Interactive,Manhattan Neighborhood Networks’ Youth Channel, andCCTV’s Summer Media Institute all submitted program-ming which was assembled overnight into a one hour pro-gram that was carried by over 200 television stations allover the country via satellite.

The two youth groups that participated in Crashing theParty were programs from public access channels and pro-duced a number of segments ranging from street inter-views to guided tours of the Fleet Center to coverage ofyouth symposia. One group even caught a glimpse ofMichael Moore!

The ISB produced a segment covering an event they host-ed for Islamic delegates from the DNC. It was an opportu-nity for delegates to report back on the issues being dis-cussed in the convention, as well as for the members at theISB to bring up issues that are important to them.

The Tactical Media Clinic covered many of the events atthe Boston Social Forum on the weekend prior to theDNC. These segments helped frame the discussion about-some of the issues at the Democratic convention.

Art Interactive closed its most recent exhibit calledParticipatory Democracy, in which the artists developedworks based on the theme of voting as a carnival. Worksincluded the Democraskee, a skee-ball machine comment-ing on the technical difficulties and possible random out-comes of the voting process, and the Retro-Vote, in whicha paper ballot must be inserted into a slot which is half thesize it should be knowing that any ballot which is folded orbent will be voided! The program ended with theannouncement of the winner of the mock election, thisterm being awarded to the "Great Incumbo!"

Working with the dozens of excited, self motivated, andexperienced media makers was an invigorating experience.The typical model for each of these groups was to shoot allday and edit all night. Some, like IndyMedia, worked bycommittee to finish and polish their segments like a tagteam while others, like the Islamic Society of Boston, hadone individual work over the segment from start to finish.There were people sleeping on the floor at CCTV at oddhours of the night waiting for machines to render or for thecrew call time to arrive, and others who managed to get adecent amount of sleep in a real bed before hitting thestreets again to shoot all day.

It is my hope that this week’s example of intense produc-

tion will inspire some of our members to aim yet higher intheir own programs. Many hours of media were producedin a few short days and much of it was seen by a nationalaudience, but it does not have to end with the DNC!There is still a hungry audience and CCTV still providesaccess to multimillion dollar equipment and facilities, soplease swing by and see how you can keep up the goodwork!

We Want You… (To get involved!)The Production Department is committed to facilitatingmedia production for community members and communityorganizations. We provide valuable services for our city’snon-profit groups to help bring their events and messagesto the public, which greatly supports each of their individ-ual missions. It would not be possible for us to do the workwe do, or especially to do it well, without the help of ourmembers and volunteers. Without people like you, lots ofthese community events and productions would not gettheir time on the big screen and would go unnoticed byviewers at home. If you are interested in helping out withany of these shoots, just give me a call or drop me anemail. Contact Sean at 617.661.6900 or sean@cctvcam-bridge.org.

World AIDS Day: December 1, 2004On this day CCTV will stop all programming on Channel 10to run a continuous list of those lost and affected byHIV/AIDS. You will have the opportunity to call and addnames to the list. Each hour on the hour we will cablecasta memorial dance performance choreographed by localmembers of the Dance Complex.

Halloween Kids Party: October 31, 2004CCTV will open its haunted doors to entertain children ofall ages with activities and live programming. This event isfor the young at heart, not the weak of heart, as activitieswill include an evil costume contest, spooky live hauntedhouse music, demented zombie brain eating, and maybesome candy.

2004 Urban Feathered Snipe Challenge: November 31Its feathered snipe season again! This rare bird thrives onthe freshly mown lawns of semi-suburbia and takes shelteron the unkempt moss-covered rooftops of places likeCambridge, and they’re mighty good eatin’. TheCambridge Outdoor Living Association is sponsoring a citywide feathered snipe hunt ; the individual to rake in themost birds in 5 hours wins some sort of prize. CCTV will beproviding coverage of the hunt and awards ceremony,maybe bagging a couple of snipes ourselves, onNovember 31 from 2 to 7:30 PM. If you are interested,please send a email with your level of production experi-ence and a photo of your hunting rifle to: nonotreally@cctvcambridge.org.

Sean Effel

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� �CONTRACTS* indicates completed programs

Thanks to the following volunteers for making these CCTV productions possible. Without the helpof our members and interns, many of the events in Cambridge would go without television cover-age, and their generosity is greatly appreciated. They are in no particular order:

Alicia Neubig, Ann Cowan, Arthur Foley, Birgit Werner, Bob Wirtz, Corey O’Hara, Cory Blamire,Danuza Aquino, David Zermeno, De Ama Battle, Dianne Andronica, Ethan Goldhammer, EvanRagon, Gordon Brier, Haik Sahakian, Holly Gettings, James Barabas, Jennifer Bonislawski, KathyCannon, Kiaran Honderich, Kristina Carrara, Laura Montgomery, Lauren Kroiz, Linda Markarian,LLoyd Smith, Marissa Acosta, Matt Landry, Angel Aiguier, Paula Guillory, Rocky Jeanty, ShaunClarke, Stephen Sillari, Thomas Kelley, and Vaughn Simkins.

CCTV would also like to thank the following Production Interns for their continuing commitment:Lauren Kroiz, Lesley Weiman, and Garabed Setrakian.

Member Single Production ContractsDanielle Saltrese NeighborhoodCarlos Brito Latino SummerEileen Wu Crank It Up!*Shaun Clarke The FoundationEvan Ragon UntitledGinny Berkowitz Dance Collective PerformsArthur Martins Toomey RallyAngelica Brisk Science Club for GirlsEli Kao UntitledJennifer Bonislawski Alison's a'gettin Hitched!Stephen Sillari Human Services SymposiumMaurice Anderson That MorningPaula Guillory Election 2004Ethan Goldhammer Iggy's DocumentaryMoises Morin-Martinez Cambridgian AbroadMichael Kershner UntitledCory Blamire A Cantabridgian in King George's

CourtStephen Ronan Community Wireless NetworksEileen Wu Jean Q & Friends: A ConcertLaetitia Aby Street MusicHassan Cox Abundant Life ChurchShamsu Mirza Sherbanoo's Indian Cuisine

Certification Contracts First Time Producers at CCTVDianne Cole Translating the New TestamentWillhelm Germann-Kurtz R.C.S.EMoises Morin-Martinez Untitled*Angelica Brisk Ketobot*Raffi Lopes UntitledDawn Reger UntitledMary Ann McQuillan Untitled*Brooke Lloyd LocalSandi Gubin My Balinese VacationHatch Sterrett Buzz Buzz

Series Contracts InitiatedErika Jones Cambridge Responds*Roy Bercaw Enough Room

CCTV Contracts InitiatedUnconventional: Community Coverage of the DNC*Crashing the Party*Democracy NOW!*Participatory Democracy @ AI*Ward 5 Candidate Debate*Backyard BBQ 2004Charles River Conservancy

* Indicates this contract was completed.

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Recent Work by Andre Toth“I was born and raised in Hungary from a Hungarian father and a French mother.I came to America when I was 21. I have always had a passion for art andreceived a bachelor's degree in liberal arts with a major in painting and drawing.I also have a degree in French literature and philosophy. In 2001 I retired as aFrench teacher from Tufts University.

“After retiring as a college professor, I went back to my first love: painting.During the last three years I have been painting and drawing again. Initially, Iwas mostly influenced by the French impressionists and post-impressionists, par-ticularly Cezanne and Matisse. More recently, however, I became more interest-ed in non-representational work. I have been especially impressed by theAmerican action painters of the 50's, such as Jackson Pollack and Joan Mitchell.

“I like to think of the artist materials (paint, paper, canvas, etc. ) as being the sub-ject matter of my work. Painting is a spiritual process. In fact, I am most likelyguided by unconscious process. I don't always know what I'm going to paintbeforehand. I am inspired during the process of painting itself. I usually addpaint and take away and there comes a point when I know the work is done.”

Landscapes of the Soul by Isabel Tellez“I believe that certain landscapes have to do with feelings and ideas of personalidentity.

“What is Identity ? This is primarily a feeling of the Self which has to do withsomething more transcendent than merely ‘I am .’ It connects the Self withsomething transpersonal like a country, a tongue, a tribe, a club or a landscape/sthat connects your intimate self with a group or an earth that reinforces andstrengthens your feeling of Self by the bond of love to the surrounding peopleor environment you have chosen or declared to be encompassed in your identitywhen you answer to the question "What do you identify with" or, also, "What isyour identity."

“In my case, as I grew up, the answer to that question became increasingly moredifficult; at first when my parents changed countries with me during my growingperiod, and later when as a student or as a young professional I moved to theUS, then to Spain and later on back to the States where I have chosen to live ina permanent way.

“Born in Chile, to Spanish parents from Madrid, there for reasons of my father’swork, I became, with my parents, a Spanish exile from the Spanish Civil war in1939. We (they) decided to adopt Chile as their second country and so I stayedthere through school. The US became my country when professionally my workbrings my here and I begin to enjoy the country, my little family and excitingevents at work. Spain is the "Old" family, all of them, on both parents’ sides,and which I went to meet in my early twenties. I fall in love with Almeria andMadrid. Throughout the following many years my travels go between these twocountries that I love and grow to love more and more as I grow old, sheddingroots on both sides of the Atlantic.

“My pictures are born in times whether I am here or there with one constant bedwhere everything lies and from where everything is born and which becomes theunity of my self. The bed is memory- affective memory – perhaps the seat of thesoul. My little crumbs of land, visions of houses, and gardens heart warming, arein the soul in unity with me and everywhere I happen to stand. The visionincludes mostly landscapes of Spain, and houses and streets of Cambridge andSomerville where 2/3 of my life I have so far lived and loved.

“When travelings have given you a kaleidoscopic figure of your life, which is mycase, it is the permanent of landscape and the permanence of old houses andstreets familiar as they are what form the matrix images of the inner eye.”

Bitterwater - Village of Almeria, Spain

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notesDevelopment

Welcome!I’m an AmeriCorps CTCNet VISTA volunteer excited to be serving at CambridgeCommunity Television this year. I just moved to the area from Seattle, where I fin-ished a degree in Womens Studies and Indigenous Media Studies at the Universityof Washington. Some of my favorite projects are documentary films, but I’m excitedby the variety of community media projects going on here at CCTV. I like to spendmy spare time listening to local music, practicing Shotokan and training my cat.

Goodbye....Ginny Berkowitz, CCTV’s Director ofOutreach and Development since 1993,has been named Executive Director ofCambridge Educational Access (CEA).She recently began her new position,which will involve operating school cablechannels 95 and 98, building and operat-ing a studio at the high school, and ensur-ing that school department staff, teachers,and students have access to video produc-tion opportunities.

Ginny was on the founding Board ofDirectors of CCTV and joined the staff in1993. She has initiated several community outreach pro-grams including: the Media Arts Education Program, pred-ecessor to the CEA, to facilitate in school and after

school media literacy and video productionworkshops for Cambridge youth; and theFamily Computer Literacy Program for low-level literacy and linguistic minority families.She has established and fostered relation-ships between CCTV and funders in both thepublic and private sectors, such as theKellogg Foundation, the Nord Family Fund,the Boston Foundation, AMGEN, and theMassachusetts Cultural Council, to expandCCTV’s outreach program and better servethe Cambridge community.

Ginny will continue to consult for CCTV, and,although we are sad to see her go, we are excited aboutfuture collaborations between CCTV and CEA.

The 14th Annual Summer Media Institute for TeensOn August 11, participants in CCTV’s Summer MediaInstitute presented a screening of their work featuringmusic videos, narratives, and documentaries coveringthe Democratic National Convention.

The annual Summer Media Institute is held in collabo-ration with the Mayor’s Summer Youth EmploymentProgram. Each summer, a group of 12 students par-ticipate in an intensive program designed to supportparticipant-directed media while focusing on commu-nity issues. Participants meet four hours a day for atotal of six weeks to become proficient in all aspectsof media production and presentation. This year’stheme took advantage of the Democratic NationalConvention and raised awareness of participatorydemocracy, voting and an informed electorate.

SMI trainers included former participants Shaun Clarke,Evan Ragon, and Ethan Goldhammer, BU School of SocialWork intern Clodagh Rule, Vanessa Vartabedian, andArtMan Martins.

The SMI is made possible with the support of theMassachusetts Cultural Council, the Cambridge ArtsCouncil and the Cambridge Office of WorkforceDevelopment.

Jeffrey Barbosa, Mario Davila, Tiara Feaster, Hassan Cox, WensessRaphael, Samara Vise, Jeanette Holland, Deshawn Caldwell, OmarGrant-Raines, Ayasha Guerin, Laura Asherman, Jose Barbosa

�CONTACT: Eli 617.661.6900 x122 or eli@cctvcambridge.org

Programming notesIt’s been a busy time here at CCTV and I’m excited toreport on all the happenings in the ProgrammingDepartment. In early July a few CCTV staff, includingyours truly, attended the Alliance for CommunityMedia conference in Tampa, FL. CCTV was honoredfor the third time in a row for Overall Excellence inPublic Access Programming in this national competi-tion! Sean Effel and the station won for Best Websiteand I took home one award each for two of myvideos, Sonámbulo and Fluxus and Larry Miller at ArtInteractive. At the end of the month we cranked it upa notch for Democratic National Convention week,hosting independent reporters from DemocracyNow! and IndyMedia while Sean and the CCTV teamcompiled two hours of original political programmingdaily. In other news, we are launching a local musicinitiative entitled Bandwidth, which I’m developingalong with the help of some talented interns. Thegoal of Bandwidth is to create a library of music bylocal, largely-unsigned artists that will be available forCCTV producers. In this way, we can present an alter-native to copyright infringement and foster local con-nections between creative people. Visit the webpageat www.cctvcambridge.org/bandwidth.

BeLiveJust before going to press, we finished the firstround of BeLive promo tapings. These one-minuteand under spots feature hosts of current BeLiveshows promoting their respective programs and,after some minor editing and clean-up, will be hittingtelevisions across Cambridge. Another behind-the-scenes change that should spice up Channel 9 a bittook place on Sept. 7th when we started automaticswitching at the end of BeLives. This change allowsme to schedule PSAs and promos in-between showsand keeps the schedule running on time.

Welcome to These New BeLives!•Watch What Up Dun?!! each Wednesday at 4:30 PMon Ch 9 for a show "that pokes fun at the media andcovers topics such as music, art, comedy and whatev-er else comes to mind". Host Tyrone serves it upfresh (with an extra helping of humor) each week, sobe sure to check him out!

• De Todo un Poco is a Spanish-language BeLiveprogram hosted by two young CCTV members,D’Landy and Paola. No se lo pierdan! Todos losLunes a las 4:30 en Canal 9 (Each Monday at 4:30 PMon Ch 9). • Chicora Yaa! w/Redbone Woman is "an attempt toserve the socio-cultural needs of the Croatan(Mestee) people, a long oppressed and submergedminority community." Educate yourself every 2nd and4th Thursday at 7:00 PM on Ch 9.

Best wishes to Ceangal Ceilteach and its host Kit, aswell as RealBlackTalk and Brother R.A. These long-time CCTV producers have moved on for themoment and we wish them the best, though they arealways welcome back!

New Series Programs• Boston Alzheimer’s Center 2004 Lecture Series canbe seen on Ch 10 each Sunday at 12:30 PM andMonday at 9:30 AM• Capitol Perspective w/Sen. Edward Kennedy playsSundays at 6:30 PM and Tuesdays at 2 PM on Ch 10.• Eri TV comes live from Somerville on Saturdays at 2PM on Ch 22. (In Tigrinya)• Moun Lakay TV plays Mondays at 4 PM andWednesdays at 10 PM on Ch 22. (In Kreyol)

I’d like to include a special note about Lloyd Smith’sConversations series. Although initially Lloyd was notproducing frequently enough to have a regularseries, he has recently gone bonkers and has pro-duced six programs total, with guests ranging fromBoston City Councilors Felix Arroyo and ChuckTurner, to long time activists Mel King and BillCunningham. Congratulations, Lloyd, on your hardwork!

InternsThanks to Programming Department internsKevin Dufresne, Chris Fitzgerald, Brooke Lloyd, EdgarLoor, Raffi Lopes, Jamila Newton, and Bob Wirtz.Without them - what can I say?

Thanks for reading and keep in touch. Until nexttime, stay tuned (to Channels 9,10, or 22)!

Eli Kao

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DIRECTED BY: AMGEN

Boston Properties, Inc.Cambridge SavingsCharitable

FoundationCambridge TrustCompanyCharles Stark Draper

LaboratoryCitizens BankComcastNovartis Institutes for

Biomedical ResearchSovereign Bank

STARRING:

Classic Copy & PrintingEast Cambridge Savings BankHarvard UniversityMassachusetts Institute of

TechnologySEA ConsultantsWainwright Bank

ABC Pizza HouseBerk FamilyCARU AssociatesWilliam ClohertyCommunity MappingForest City EnterprisesHarvest CooperativeSupermarketsIngram, Rettig, & BeatyLesley UniversityMass Ave Realty TrustMinuteman PressSamuels Property GroupA.O. Wilson Foundation

CAST:

SUPPORTING ACTORS AND ACTRESSES:

1369 Coffee House, Ben & Jerry’s, Bertucci’s Pizzeria, The Blue Room, Cambridge Brewing Company,Cambridge Chronicle, Carberry's Bakery, Charles Hotel, Central Plaza, Central Square Florist, East Coast Grill, Finale,Green Street Grill, Jules Catering, La Groceria Ristaurante, Middle East Restaurant, Pepsi-Cola, Picante Mexican Grill,Trader Joe’s, University Stationery, Whole Foods

DONORS:

BCummings Hair Salon, Bowl & Board, Cambridge Center for Adult Ed, Cambridge Common, CambridgeFamily YMCA, Casablanca, Charles Riverboat Company, Chez Henri, Christopher’s, Craigie St. Bistro, Dickson Bros. Hardware,Diego Salon, Doubletree Guest Suites, Eastern Mountain Sports, Fire & Ice, Harvard Coop, Healthworks Fitness Centers,Henrietta’s Table, Herrell’s Ice Cream, Hidden Sweets, Hyatt Regency-Cambridge, Inn at Harvard, John Harvard’s Brew House,Joie de Vivre, Moto Photo, Carol Nelson Massage, Newbury Comics, Nora Theatre, Polaroid, Quantum Books, SheratonCommander Hotel, Tealuxe, Upstairs on the Square, Veggie Planet, YWCA of Cambridge, and more!

SILENT AUCTION:

7TH ANNUAL BACKYARD BARBECUE RAISESFUNDS FOR CCTV’S OUTREACH PROGRAMSLeading Role Award presented to Kathleen Granchelli & George Warner

Over 200 people attended the 7th Annual BackyardBBQ on September 23. The event raised approsi-mately $15,000 for CCTV’s outreach programs,including the popular Summer Media Institute (SMI)for Cambridge high school students, and targetedcomputer tutorials for seniors and recent immi-grants.

Kathleen Granchelli, Director of Public & EmployeeCommunications for Draper Laboratory, and GeorgeWarner, a retired Cambridge music teacher, werethis year’s recipients of CCTV’s Leading Role Award.The Award recognizes individuals who have workedtirelessly behind the scenes on behalf of theCambridge community. Granchelli, introduced byformer CCTV chair Susan Richards, contributes toCambridge youth through the Cambridge Chamberof Commerce and the Kendall Community Group.Warner, introduced by Reverend Nelson Foxx, hastouched the lives of many youth through his careeras a music teacher in the Cambridge Public Schools.He is also an active volunteer at St. BartholomewsChurch, serving in many capacities.

A special presentation was also made to outgoingDirector of Outreach and Development, GinnyBerkowitz, in recognition of her many years of serv-ice to CCTV.

As is the tradition at CCTV’s BBQ, all food was pro-vided and prepared by local chefs from a diversegroup of local restaurants.

The crowd moved to music by the CambridgeRindge and Latin Jazz Ensemble, under the directionof Robert Ponte, and Jeff Jones' MusicZone, a sixpiece band that blends jazz, vocals and a sax.

For those who decided to stay at home, the BBQwas cablecast live CCTV’s Channel 9 and streamedon the internet.

George Warner

Kathleen Granchelli

fast track $15.00camcorder

MON Nov. 1 6:00--9 pmTUE Nov. 16 6:00--9 pmWED Dec. 15 6:00--9 pmTUE Jan. 18 6:00--9 pm

A quick introduction to CCTV’s DVcamcorders for those with priorcamcorder experience who want tostart shooting shows right away!

intermediate $15.00camcorderPre-req: Fast Track Camcorderand completion of Certification tape.

TUE Oct. 19 6:00--9 pmMON Nov. 29 6:00--9 pmSUN January 9 6:00--9 pm

Complete introduction to the SonyVX-2000 3-chip miniDV camcorder.

final cut $15.00in the edit suitesPre-req: Beginning Final Cut andan active Production contract.

TUE October 12 6:00--9 pmMON November 1 6:00--9 pmTHU December 2 6:00--9 pmWED January 12 6:00--9 pm

Hands-on practice editing in CCTVEdit Suites, emphasizing capturingand exporting a wide range of mate-rial. Gain Edit Suite certification.

field lighting $15.00Pre-req: Lighting 101

THU Sept. 30 6:00--9 pmTHU Nov. 18 6:00--9 pmMON Jan. 24 6:00--9 pm

Hands-on exploration in the safeand effective use of CCTV’svarious field lighting kits.

STUDIO Certification Courses (C)

FIELD Certification Courses (C)

EDIT CertificationCourses (C)

showtime! Pre-req: Digital Edit Basics or proficiency test. $55.00

4 THU October 7, 14, 21, & 28 6:00--9 pm4 WED November 10, 17, Dec. 1 & 8 6:00--9 pm4 THU January 6, 13, 20, & 27 6:00--9 pm

Get real world experience planning, shooting, and editing a short program aspart of a small group. A great first experience! Homework will be required.

CERTIFICATION COURSES (C) and EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS (E)Certfication courses (C) provide hands-on training inhow to use CCTV’s equipment to produce TV programs. �Open to CCTV Access Members only�Proficiency tests given after or in lieu of most courses

VIDEOEducational Seminars (E) provide complementarytips and techniques. �Open to ALL CCTV Members, including Affiliates

intermediate studio seminars$15. per session

you may enroll in entire monthlysequence, or any individual session

All require participation in several shootsbeyond Beginning Studio. Lighting requires

Lighting 101; Audio requires Audio 101;Graphics requires Windows PC fluency.

november sequencelighting THU Nov. 11 6:00--9 pm

switcher TUE Nov. 16 6:00--9 pm

graphics TUE Nov. 23 6:00--9 pm

engineer TUE Nov. 30 6:00--9 pm

january sequencegraphics SUN Jan. 9 5:00--8 pm

lighting THU Jan. 13 6:00--9 pm

audio THU Jan. 20 6:00--9 pm

switcher THU Jan. 27 6:00--9 pm

engineer THU Feb. 3 6:00--9 pm

prime time (beg. studio) $45.00No pre-requisite.

3 WED Oct. 13, 20, 27 6:00--9 pm3 MON Nov. 8, 15, 22 6:00--9 pm3 WED Jan. 12, 19, 26 6:00--9 pm

Gain Studio Camera, Floor Director, VTROperator certification through actual experi-ence planning and shooting a Studio show.

FREE expert edit helpEEVVEERRYY MMOONNDDAAYY NNIIGGHHTTiinn tthhee CCOOMMPPUUTTEERR LLAABB

��::���� �� ��::���� ppmmMembers of all skill levels are

welcome to drop into the com�puter lab and get expert help

editing their CCTV shows�

field audio $15.00Pre-req: Audio 101

WED October 6 6:00--9 pmWED Nov. 3 6:00--9 pm

Too many shows are compromisedby poor or even OK sound. Hands-on exercises will help you put audiotheory into real-world practice.

adv. studio grahics $15.00Pre-req: Participation in at least one studioshoot after Intermediate Studio Graphics

SUN Dec. 5 5:00--8 pmSUN Jan. 23 5:00--8 pm

Have you mastered the more straightforwardaspects of the Inscriber CG? Join this classto learn practical and powerful new tricksincluding subtitling, complex sequencing, FXanimation, image layering with alpha chan-nels, and live video framegrab/animation.

NEW!!

intermediate $40.00final cutPre-req: Completion of at least oneprogram after Beginning Final Cut.

2 MON Oct. 18, 25 6:00--9 pm2 THU Dec. 9, 16 6:00--9 pm2 WED Jan. 19, 26 6:00--9 pmTthis course aims to expand whatyou know about Final Cut and makeyou feel more comfortable using it.Learn more about trimming editsand transitions, creating titles andeffects, batch digitizing, workingwith offline clips, importing andexporting, filetypes, key commands,shortcuts, and more.

lighting 101 $10.00THU November 4 6:30--9 pmMON January 10 6:30--9 pm

Interactive demonstration of the role oflighting in production, and basic lightingconcepts and techniques.

audio 101 $15.00WED October 27 6:00--9 pmMON December 6 6:00--9 pmWED January 12 6:00--9 pm

Introduction to audio concepts, equipment(including mics, audio cables, sound mix-ers), and basic micing techniques.

EDUCATIONAL Seminars (E)

compression 101 $10.00THU Oct. 21 6:30--9 pmTUE Dec. 14 6:30--9 pm

Introduces the basic concepts and tech-niques behind compressing movie files forcross-platform editing, and distribution viaDVD or Internet.

EDIT (C)

beginning iMovie $30.00Pre-req: Digital Editing Basics or prof. test.

2 WED Oct. 6 & 13 6:30--9:30 pm2 TUE Nov. 23 & 30 6:30--9:30 pmOTHER DATES OFFERED UPON DEMAND.

Hands-on training in DV video editing usinga Macintosh computer and one of the easi-est video editing programs around! A greatchoice for beginning video editors.

beginning final cut $30.00Pre-req: Digital Editing Basics or prof. test.

2 SUN Oct. 17 & 24 6:00--9 pm2 SUN Nov. 7 & 14 6:00--9 pm2 SUN Dec. 5 & 12 6:00--9 pm

OTHER DATES OFFERED UPON DEMAND.If you find iMovie limiting, then see what youcan do with Final Cut! This hands-on courseintroduces Apple’s professional-grade edit-ing software using CCTV’s computer lab.

producing 101 $10.00

FIELD PRODUCINGMON Sept. 27 6:30--9 pmMON Dec. 6 6:30--9 pm

STUDIO PRODUCINGTUE Oct. 26 6:30--9 pmTHU Jan. 27 6:30--9 pm

Join us for a detailed explanation ofhow to get started producing yourown CCTV program. Field sectionsled by CCTV’s Production Coor-dinator Sean Effel; Studio sections byArtman, CCTV’s Studio Manager.

October 04 - Jan. 05Wednesday, Oct. 6 Thursday, Dec. 2Monday, Nov. 1 Tuesday, January 4

FREE ORIENTATIONS:6:30 - 8:30pm

For more informationand registration proce-

dures, see the Guide toCCTV’s Video TrainingProgram in this issue.

� �CCTV

fast, cheap, & easy $10.00way to make a short video

THU December 2 6:30--9 pmAfter screening his own short video,Peter Pizzi details the process hewent through to make it and explainhow, with little or no experience andmoney, you can do the same! Learnabout the many resources availablethat will give you the skills and confi-dence for your own endeavor.

digital editing basics $10.00TUE October 5 6:00--9 pmTUE October 19 6:00--9 pmTHU November 4 6:30--9:30 pmWED December 8 6:00--9 pmOTHER DATES OFFERED UPON DEMAND.

This course introduces basic concepts andtechniques common to all digital editingapplications, and reviews essential skills inworking within the Mac OSX environment.

shooting styles $50.00and techniquesPre-req: Completion of at least prior video;access to camcorders for homework.

2 MON Oct. 25, Nov. 8 6:00--9 pmIn the first class, students view a variety ofeffective shots using various camera tech-nologies and techniques. For homework,students must shoot one subject in widelycontrasting styles. In class 2, students viewand critique their homework assignments.

images & sounds $25.00WED December 8 6:00--9 pm

OTHER DATES UPON DEMAND.Join Tim Wright as he explores theintrinsic strangeness of the world ofTV with the aim of helping youapproach your own media-makingmore reflectively. See how video-makers compose, manipulate,arrange, and layer images andsounds for powerful effect.

Tim Wright Seminars

under construction $15.00TUE Oct. 12 6:00--9 pmTHU Nov. 11 6:00--9 pm

TV is a highly-constructed medium;by analyzing selected scenes, thisclass will help you see how very sim-ple choices you make when shootingand editing can have dramatic effecton the final product.

digital storytelling $50.00

8 TUE Oct. 26-Dec. 14 6-8:30 pmThis intensive 8-week class guidesyou through the entire process of

making a digital story from scratch. It alsoaddresses important storytelling elementsto effectively bring your script to life. By theend, you will have a 3-5 minute video thatwill be shown on CCTV channels and web-site for all to see. Please come preparedwith a one-page story to the first class.

NEW!!

documentary styles $50.00and techniques

2 MON Nov. 15 & 22 6:00--9 pmLooking at excerpts from a wide variety ofdocumentaries, students will analyze nar-rative strategies, editing and shooting tech-niques, sound styles, and uses of stockfootage. We will also trace the historicaldevelopment of documentary genres.

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Extending technology training and access services to all residents of Cambridge

@computerCCEENNTTRRAALL

newsBYTES

OCT/NOV/DEC 2004

Editor:David Zermeno ��

welcome

When my grandmother died, myparents wouldn't let me see her inthe casket at her funeral. They keptme with a guardian above on the

2nd floor. I was so upset about it thatI remember sneaking away to peek at my grandmother'scasket from the top of the stairs. When I caught a glimpseof her, she took my breath away. She looked so beautifulwith her white hair, and I couldn't under-stand why everyone was crying. Eventhough it was so long ago, now that I'm agrandmother myself, I want to make surethat my progeny know their family tree.So I have been looking for old photo-graphs of my grandparents. I've foundphotographs of them, but I don't have anyof them together. Not seeing my grandpar-ents together has also left a deep impres-

sion on me ever since I was a littlegirl. But now that I have learned touse PhotoShop to manipulate myphotographs at CCTV, I am creating adigital art project incomputerCENTRAL to bring my grandparents "backtogether at last." Even though reality never let me seethem together, now the magic of the technology in

computerCENTRAL has! These photo-graphs will be part of a collection formy grandson, Julian. It was his insis-tence on knowing his background thatprompted me to start going to familyreunions, writing my memoirs, and gath-ering old photos from old relatives. Ithink all children should know their rootsand their family tree. Thank you CCTV forthis gift to my family.

An Action-Packed Summer for CCTV’s Unstoppable Seniors

I am from Haiti, and I came to theUS to visit my sister. I am strug-gling with English, so I spend mostof my time in church. But here atCCTV, I am learning how to use acomputer for the first time in the"Tutorial for Non-English Speakers"class every Wednesday from 12-3:00pm. I feel really good becausewe have good teachers who speakmy language and make us feel comfortable. I love America. I thinkthat I have found good people who have been very welcoming here.One day our teacher told me I looked beautiful and asked to takeour picture. But I wasn’t dressed for the occasion. So the followingweek, I dressed up in my Sunday clothes for him and the camera.Here I am in the center.

Marie Rose Iren Cherubin

Roseline St. Pierre, Marie IrenCherubin, and Victoria Pointjour

One day Lillian Brown walked intocomputerCENTRAL . Being new to computers,she was a little intimidated at first. But eversince she got her an email account she hasn’tstopped surfing the internet.She even made travel arrange-ments online. The next thingshe knew, she was booking abed and breakfast in Canada fora summer vacation. "Oh, I’m soexcited," said Lillian. "That’s ter-rific. Look at what I did!" Shewas so happy, I took her photograph. Justlook at her smile the day she learned how touse a computer. Her postcard from Canadasimply said "Thank you so much, CCTV."

Whether it was managing activity in computerCENTRAL,working with great interns, teaching classes, running tech-nology programs for members of our community, or work-ing on a tight newsletter deadline, there was never a dullmoment this summer. However, nothing compared to thepleasure of teaching digital arts and technology to the

seniors in our community. In this issue, I will sharevignettes from the highlights of our summer duringCCTV’s "Computer for Seniors" program. Below are somestories from seniors Marie Caso, Lillian Brown, and MarieRose Cherubin.

David Zermeno

Marie Caso’s Grandparents

Lillian Brown

Marie Caso NowMarie Caso Then

One-Day Digital Arts Project One morning this summer, Marie Caso brought in this old photograph of herself in her glamour years. She wanted to do something artistic with it, so Itold her I would love to teach her Photoshop. The next thing we knew, wehad started a little digital arts project together. Now that she has learnedPhotoshop, Marie is working on a family album for her grandson incomputerCENTRAL. Following is an excerpt from her family album.

Together At Last

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OCT/NOV/DEC 2004 CCTV Open Studio 15

FREE Drop-In Hours Sun 4-5:30pmTues 3-6pmAnyone may use computersduring these hours at nocharge. Computers may beused for up to one hour, atwhich time new usersreceive priority.

REGULAR Drop-in HoursMon, Wed, Thurs 3-6pmMembers enjoy unlimiteduse. Non- members pay$5.00, and must give uptheir computers if someoneis waiting.

COMPUTERS FOR SENIORSMon 10am-Noon

EDITING HELPMon 6-9pm

DIGITAL STORYTELLINGTues 6-9pm Learn to:write a script, scan images,use Photoshop, edit yourstory, create a short videoand cablecast it on CCTV�CONTACT:David 617.661.6900 x126TUTORIAL FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS Wed Noon-3pm

Bilingual ComputerInterns & InstructorsWanted!�If you have Mac/Windowsexperience and want to helpothers learn about comput-ers, then think about becom-ing a CCTV instructor orclassroom assistant.�CONTACT: John 617-661-6900 x 123 �If you speak Spanish,

French, Haitian-Kreyol, orPortuguese and want to helpothers learn about comput-ers, then CCTV wants tospeak with you.�CONTACT: David 617-661-6900 x 126

opportunities

CENTRALcomputer

programs are made possible through the generous support of:Adobe, Cambridge Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, theMassachusetts Cultural Council, Nord Family Foundation,Webhood, Inc. and friends like you.

welcome

@computerCCEENNTTRRAALL

Meet computerCENTRAL intern MoisesMartinez. This summer, he took so manyproduction classes that he is now on thefast track to becoming one of the hottestnew media-makers at CCTV.

David Zermeno: When did you know thatyou wanted to become a media maker?

Moises Martinez: I just have always known.I mean, ever since I was a little kid I wouldbuild a Hollywood fantasy world inmy bedroom. I even used tobuild my own sets. Myfriends and I would act outthe scenes. As I got olderwe used to walk aroundthe neighborhoods inCambridge with an oldbeat up video camera, likewe were already superstars.

DZ: So what brought you toCCTV?

MM: Here I can use all of CCTV’swide array of high tech mediahardware and software as atool, in order for me to establish a founda-tion for my film career. So, I immediatelyapplied for an internship so I could take thecamera, production and video editing class-es for free. I like being an intern at CCTVbecause it got me in the door in the field ofmy dreams.

DZ: So tell me all about the fascinatingprojects you worked on this summer?

MM: I care about social issues, so I alsovolunteered shooting video for theAmerican Friends Service Committee(AFSC). The AFSC is a non-profit organiza-tion that supports, fights hard and pro-motes for the humanitarian and civil rightsof all peoples across the world throughpeaceful actions. I also shot video for theBoston Social Forum and covered many

events during the Democratic NationalConvention as a CCTV producer.

Needless to say, I was very excit-ed this summer. I also got to

be a part of the "Eyes WideOpen" exhibition. Theexhibit represents the humancost of the war being wagedin Iraq and was heldthroughout the Boston area

during the week of the DNC.I used CCTV's equipment and

took it to the various politicalevents. There were delegates from

all over the world. I gotexposed to the realities of theworld from a different light. I

also got the experience to document it allthrough media technology offered byCCTV. Hence, this summer I gained vitalknowledge and experience on my journeyinto the film industry. As an upcomingmediamaker, I am excited to have theopportunity to be a part of CCTV and toget involved in the important social issues

A Summer of Multicultural Activity @ CCTV

Media MakerMoises Martinez

Haitian Creole Community Arrives @CCTVThis summer computerCENTRAL beganattracting a wave of members from theHaitian community. Most of them arelearning to use a computer for the firsttime. As word spreadabout computerCENTRAL’s"Tutorial for Non-EnglishSpeakers" program, a newbilingual Haitian-Creole-speaking teacher agreed tointern to meet the demandof this vital community inCambridge. "I am so happythat the Haitian community has this pro-gram at CCTV," says new intern Yves St.Pierre, who is co-teaching the programwith David Zermeno, CCTV’s Community

Technology Programs Manager. "This is animportant program because it is expensiveand difficult to go to school when youalready have a family. They keep comingbecause we are very committed to this

community " says David.Right now, there are threeinstructors, who teach inSpanish, French and HaitianCreole. "It looks like I mayhave to separate these pro-grams by language to han-dle the demand of these

communities," he adds.“I’m proud to say that I don’t think theywould find the gentle one-on-one supportanywhere else."

Tutorial for Non-English Speakers

Exclusive Interview

introduction to photoshop $35.00Pre-req: Solid mouse, keyboarding, and file/win-dow management skills

WED+THU Sept. 29 & 30 6:30--9 pmWED+THU November 3 & 4 6:30--9 pmWED+THU January 5 & 6 6:30--9 pm

Interactive tutorials introduce students toPhotoshop’s work area, tools, palettes, andfunctions. In session 2, instructor helps stu-dents as they experiment with creating andmodifying images. This course gives thosewith no prior Photoshop experience a basicfoundation for continued exploration on theirown.

photoshop II: layered images $20.00Pre-req: Introduction to Photoshop or comparableexperience

SUN October 3 6:30--9 pmSUN November 14 6:30--9 pmTHU January 13 6:30--9 pm

Create composite images by extracting andrecombining images from various sources.Explore tools and techniques to make yourown composites. Learn to use layers and toextend, subtract, and fine tune selections.

intro. to flash MX $40.00Pre-req: Strong ability to manage files within MacOSX. Experience with timeline-based programsvery helpful.

2 THU Oct. 7 & 14 6:30--9:30 pm2 THU Nov. 11 & 18 6:30--9:30 pm

Through guided exercises, this course offersstudents a basic understanding of how Flashworks so that they can later explore its enor-mous potential on their own. You’ll learn howto create a shape, convert it to a symbol, ani-mate it with motion-tweening and easing, andtransform it using shape tweening.

powerpoint presentations $25.00Pre-req: Word Processing Basics or comparableexperience

WED November 17 6:30--9:30 pmWED January 26 6:30--9:30 pm

Many businesses rely on PowerPoint to makeflyers, signs, and overhead/slide projection pre-sentations. This course introduces the basicsof Powerpoint and shows you how easy it is tocreate dynamic presentations. Bring your ownproject ideas to work on.

introduction to mac OSX $35.00Pre-req: Fluency with mouse and keyboard on either Mac’s or PC’s.

2 WED October 20 & 27 6:30--9:00 pm2 THU January 20 & 27 6:30--9:00 pm

Are you ready for Macintosh OSX? You will need to be if you want touse CCTV's computer lab or edit suites! This course will equip you withthe skills and confidence to work more effectively at CCTV or on yourown Mac. Even if you are a confirmed Microsoft Windows user, we’ll helpyou get oriented quickly to the Mac interface. Already a CCTV lab user?You'll discover new features and shortcuts to help you work smarter.

create your web page using HTML $35.00Pre-req: Prior experience surfing the Internet

2 WED October 13 & 20 6:30--9 pm2 WED January 12 & 19 6:30--9 pm

Learn the basics of web publishing and design by creating yourown web page using HTML. Fundamental concepts and codingtechniques are emphasized so students can later build webpages from scratch or modify pages created using web designsoftware. Handouts provided.

intro. to dreamweaver MX $40.00Pre-req: STRONG ability to manage files within Mac OSX.

2 THU October 21 & 28 6:30--9:30 pm2 THU December 2 & 9 6:30--9:30 pm

Learn how easy it is to build and publish a website usingDreamweaver MX. You will construct a multi-page web site usingCascading Style Sheets, images downloaded from the web,hyperlinks, and email links. Plus, you’ll construct a frameset foryour website and publish it via FTP. Students are encouraged toarrange for free web space to host the site prior to the first class.

HTML II: tables and frames $20.00Pre-req: Create Your Own Web Page or fluency with creating hyper-links, placing images, and formatting text.

WED November 3 6:30--9 pmSUN January 23 6:30--9 pm

This course picks up where Create Your Own Web Page UsingHTML leaves off -- focusing on learning how to use Framesand Tables to arrange information and control navigation.

adding multimedia to your web page $20.00Pre-req: Create Your Own Web Page or fluency with HTML at least asfar as formatting text and creating hyperlinks.

WED November 10 6:30--9 pmSUN January 30 6:30--9 pm

Do you currently have a web page that needs that extra touchto come alive? This class will show you how quickly you canjazz up your website by adding thumbnail picture galleries,video, and music. You’ll also learn how to add versatility toyour web page by adding downloadable materials such as worddocument attachments, zipped files, and executable programfiles.

NEW!!

oct . nov . dec . jan computer coursesGraphics & Multimedia

Internet & Web Design

computer coursesAs Educational Seminars (E), CCTV’s computer courses

are open to all Access and Affiliate Members. Registrationsare accepted on a first-come basis. Early registration is

advised since courses are limited to just 5 students to alloweach student their own computer. Access Members with

sufficient voucher balance may register over the phone; allothers must provide full payment when registering. Those

needing financial aid should ask about our scholarships.

All courses use Macintosh computers; if you wish tolearn on a Windows PC, please ask us to call the instructorbefore enrolling. Waitlists are kept for all classes; we add

new sections as demand warrants.

digital storytelling $50.008 TUE Oct. 26 - Dec. 14 6:00--8:30 pm

digital editing basics $10.00TUE October 5 6:00--9 pmTUE October 19 6:00--9 pmTHU November 4 6:30--9:30 pmWED December 8 6:00--9 pmADDITIONAL DATES ADDED UPON DEMAND.

easy editing using iMovie $30.002 WED October 6 & 13 6:30--9:30 pm2 TUE November 23 & 30 6:30--9:30 pmADDITIONAL DATES ADDED UPON DEMAND.

beginning final cut $30.002 SUN October 17 & 24 6:00--9 pm2 SUN November 7 & 14 6:00--9 pm2 SUN December 5 & 12 6:00--9 pmADDITIONAL DATES ADDED UPON DEMAND.

edit help sessions for producers FREE

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT IN THE COMPUTER LAB.

Digital Video Editing(see course descriptions under Video Courses)

News This Quarter:

DAYTIME COURSES

Many of CCTV’s courses, including somewhich fill up weeks in advance, could be heldweekday afternoons if enough students wereinterested. Please contact John Donovan at617.661.6900 ext. 123 if you would like totake CCTV’s courses during the daytime.

INSTRUCTORS WANTED

We are always interested in hearing frompeople who want to join our faculty. If youhave a course that you would like to teach atCCTV, please call John Donovan at617.661.6900 ext. 123. As of September, wewere actively seeking instructors to teachCompression, DVD Creation, Streaming, andAudio Software to name a few.

In addition, we invite proposals for a newseries of computer demonstrations. Our aimhere is to present free tutorials that comple-ment our regular courses, and that give ourteachers and prospective trainers a formatfor trying out new ideas which may turn intofull courses later.

Contact John at 617.661.6900 ext. 123 orjohn@cctvcambridge.org if there’s somethingyou would like to teach or learn.

FILEMAKER PRO INTERN

CCTV seeks an intern to help convert ouroperational databases from Filemaker 6 toFilemaker 7, and in the process integrate abarcode system for inventory control. This isnot a training position; the intern must beextremely fluent with Filemaker 7 and bar-code system design already. Please contactJohn at 617.661.6900 x123 or john@cctvcambridge.org if you have the skills andinterests to help with this exciting project.

DIGITAL STORYTELLING FOR EYERYONE

...Well, not everyone, just the first five peoplewho enroll. Previously just offered to selectgroups, CCTV’s intensive 8-week DigitalStorytelling workshop is now open to allmembers at a highly discounted rate of $50.Sign up at the front desk before it fills!

In addition to the courses listed on these pages,CCTV offers a variety of other computer courseswhen there is sufficient demand. These include:

word processingexcel spreadsheets

flash on the webintermediate dreamweaver

Call 617.661.6900 to add your name to the waitinglist for these or any other course.

Other Courses Offered Upon Demand

WEB WEAVER ($750+)Cambridge Self Storageflowersite.net

VISION SPONSORS ($500-750)Cambridge ChronicleCentral Plaza Realty TrustComcast CableEast Cambridge Savings BankHarmonix Music Systems, Inc.Harvard University – Office ofGovernment & Community AffairsHealthworks Fitness Centers - Porter

SquareJames Farr Academy, Inc. Rodney’s BookstoreUniversity Stationery

SPONSORS ($250 – $499)BrightworksThe Camera CompanyCommunity Mapping Inc.Forest City EnterprisesMinuteman PressState Senator Robert Travaglini

SUSTAINERS ($100 – $249)The AsgardMary Chung RestaurantMiddle East RestaurantRoyal Bengali India Restaurant

PROGRAM FUNDERSCambridge Arts CouncilCambridge Savings Charitable

FoundationMassachusetts Cultural CouncilNord Family FoundationOffice of Workforce Development:

Summer Work & Learning ProgramMayor's Summer Youth Program

SOFTWARE & EQUIPMENTBrian Cutler, Fetch Softworks, Filemaker,Gifts in Kind, Aaron Jackson, KatherinePowers, Symantec Corporation, TTTFoundation, Inc.

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SUSTAINING FRIENDS: Anonymous, Gant Family Foundation, Alison Gent, Robert Mack,City Councilor David Maher, the Philanthropic Collaborative, Joseph Sakey, Stephen Sillari,David Stern, State Representative Tim Toomey, James Varieur Lisi, George Warner

Friends: Anonymous, Marissa Acosta, Penny Adams, Nancy Aiguer, Linda Allan, MauriceAnderson, Diane Andronica & Charlie Rosina, Adelaide Bacon & Richard Concannon, Ellen Balis &Doug McLeod, DeAma Battle, Marlene Booth & Avi Soifer, Michael Bronski & Sue Hyde, GildaBruchman, Edward Chrisfield, Caitlin Corbett, Terry DeLancey, John Donovan & Judy Hogan, JoeDouillette, Mark Enet, Michelle Fawcett, Carolynn Fischel, Eve Flochild, Myrtle Garro, HaroldGoyette, Ellen Grabiner, Jeff Hansell, Ruth Hill & Brother Blue, Robert Hilliard, Bruce Houghton,Emmy Howe, Ann & Rudy Hypolite, Lisa Inserra, Gretchen Iversen, Meredith Joy, Harriet & RichardKanstroom, Michael Koran, Rozann Kraus, Robert La Tremouille, Matt Landry, Thuy Le, Mary Leno,Dyanne London, Nathaniel Lovett, Clodine Mallinckrodt, Steve Marx & Michelle Furst, SharonMcBride, Wendy McDowell, Tom Meek, Ellio Nahas, Carol Nelson & Marjorie Posner, John & ToniNorton, Daniel O'Neill, Paolo Pacheco, Nate Raymond, Marilyn Reid, Victoria Russell, CaroleSamworth, Paul Shannon, Abiodun Shobowale, Mitchell Silver & Ora Gladstone, Harvey Silverglate& Elsa Dorfman, Saul Slapikoff, Joan Stern, Mayor Michael Sullivan, Isabel Tellez, Paul Trunnell, RikaWelsh, Adam Wolman, So Dai Yee

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��Staff

Susan FleischmannExecutive Director

John DonovanDirector of Operations

Sean EffelProduction Coordinator

Erika JonesMembership and AdministrativeCoordinator

Eli KaoProgramming Coordinator

David ZermenoCommunityTechnology ProgramsManager

ArtMan MartinsStudio Manager/FacilitiesCoordinator

Cynthia BaumanBookkeeper

Jennifer SchmittVISTA Volunteer

Hours of OperationSun 4-9pmMon-Thur 12-9pmFri 12-6pmHoliday weekends: closed Sun–Mon

Equipment Pickup & Drop OffSun-Thur 4-6pm Fri -4-5:30pm

Call-in Times�Course Registrations �Equipment Reservations Mon-Fri 12-4pm Sun-Thur -7-8:30pm

computerCENTRAL FREE Drop-In HoursSun 4-5:30pmTues 3-6pm

REGULAR Drop-in Hoursfree for members/$5 non-membersMon, Wed, Thurs 3-6pm

COMPUTERS FOR SENIORSMon 10am-Noon

EDITING HELPMon 6-9pm

TUTORIAL FOR NON-ENGLISHSPEAKERS Wed Noon-3pmHoliday & Other ClosingsColumbus Day 10.10-10.11Thanksgiving 11.25-11.27Christmas 12.24-12.26New Years 12.31-1.2

OrientationOrientations begin at 6:30 pmWed 10/6 Thurs 12/2Mon 11/1 Tues 1/4

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Board of DirectorsFred Fantini, ChairJorge CardosoJoe Douillette, Vice Chair Natasha Freidus, ClerkKathleen JonesRebecca King Dyanne LondonCeasar McDowellStephen Sillari, TreasurerRika WelshErik Young

About CCTVFounded in 1988, Cambridge Community Television is the independent non-profitorganization that provides access to video equipment, computers, multimedia workshops, and channel time for Cambridge area businesses, organizations, and individuals.

Specializing in affordable, hands-on multimedia training and production, CCTV is committed to local projects and organizations that promote cultural and artisticexpression. By offering area businesses, residents, and viewers training, tools, andaccess to telecommunications technology, CCTV encourages active participation anddialogue among the diverse populations of Cambridge.

Any Cambridge resident can become an Access Member of CCTV and take classes,use video equipment, and produce programming to be shown on CCTV Channels 9,10, and 22. Anyone can become an Affiliate Member of CCTV and enroll inEducational Workshops. All members may use computerCENTRAL at no charge. Allresources are available on a first-come, first-served basis. CCTV does not control thecontent of the programming shown on our channels.

THIS ORGANIZATION IS FUNDED IN PART BY

THE MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL COUNCIL

A state agency that supports public programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences

InternsAdministrative: Jennifer Ahearn, ShamsMirza, Stephanie Monahan Cablecast: Marissa Acosta, WilGermann-Kurtz, Renato Rodriguez, DavidSpalding, Avi WeinsteinProgramming: Kevin Dufresne, ChrisFitzgerald, Brooke Lloyd, Edgar Loor,Raffi Lopes, Jamila Newton, Bob WirtzEdit: Evan Ragon, Garabed Setrakian,Lesley WeimanProduction: Lauren KroizStudio: Marissa Acosta, Corey BlamirecomputerCENTRAL: Sydonya Barker,Matt Caswell, Shel Duque, MoisesMartinez, Amy Mertl, Jonathan Millman,Yves St. Pierre, Andrew Sim, Greg Trippi,John Warren, Lesley Wilson Training and Operations: Chris Dolan,Mark FriendlichSpecial Projects: Angel Aiguier, JamesBarabas, Vaughn Simkins

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye!Regu lar P roducer’s Group Meetings Last Monday of Each Month, 7-9PM

CCTV is pleased to announce our new, regularlyscheduled producers meetings! Our two valiantinterns, Garabed Setrakian and Lesley Weiman, whonormally staff the edit help hours on Monday nights,may soon be on the phone to invite you to come toour regular producer’s meetings. You may screenyour work in progress, get feedback on the creativeand technical aspects of your program, connect withother producers to help strengthen your work, andget to see a bunch of other programs in similarstates. You can attend these producers meetings

from 7-9 PM, on the last Monday of each month, atCCTV. Garabed and Lesley also supervise the edit help ses-sions each Monday night, from 6 - 9 PM, when anymember working on a contracted production atCCTV may come and receive help with the editingphase of their program. Garabed and Lesley areboth qualified editors and instructors and dedicatedvolunteers at our organization and would both behappy to see you drop in with your questions.

CCTV members and others interested in community media, social action, and video production equipmentwill have a great opportunity when the ACM Northeast Region Conference, Video Festival, and Trade Showcomes to town.

The activities begin the evening of November 5at the Somerville Theater with a presentation onthe future of independent media, followed by ascreening, Two by You, featuring two-minuteshorts from regional public access centers. Thenext morning at the Cambridge Marriott Hotel, abreakfast and keynote address will examine inde-pendent media in an election year. A trade showwill continue throughout the day at the hotel. Inthe afternoon, workshops will be held at theMarriott, CCTV, and Somerville CommunityAccess Television (SCAT). Trolleys will carryattendees between Kendall, Central, and UnionSquare.

There will be a reception Saturday evening at theKennedy School of Government prior to theVideo Festival, which will be held at the BrattleTheater.

Registration is available for the whole conference for $75 through CCTV. Registration for just the keynotebreakfast is $40; tickets for the Video Festival are $5. Registration forms and a full listing of workshops areavailable at CCTV and on line at www.acm-ne.org

Cambridge and Somerville to Host Alliance for CommunityMedia Northeast Region Conference and Video Festival