Field and Studio Workshops

To become a Producer with CVC: you must complete a workshop and live in one of our seven towns: Andover, Bolton, Ellington, Hebron, Marlborough, Tolland, or Vernon. You must also attend all scheduled workshops and help create the final project.
*You can live in another town if you would like to become a Crew Member for a Producer who lives in one of our seven towns.

4K Studio Workshop

Takes place during the week5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

A 4K Studio Workshop consists of four, two-hour sessions.
*Must have a minimum of 6 people signed up for the workshop to take place.

• 1stSession: Go over Policies and Procedures. Briefly talk about set design then lecture and demonstrate the six major studio positions to run a 4K studio production. Positions include: Director, Technical Director, Graphics Operator, Audio Manager, Floor Manager and Camera.

• 2nd Session: Questions about last session? Role reversal begins and everyone gets to try out the positions except director. Discuss final project.

• 3rd Session: Continue with role reversal but this time adding in director.  Assign positions for Final Project.

•4th Session: Final Project Day. Create set design, graphics and complete a 30-minute interview to broadcast on Public Access Channel 5.  The host and guest are chosen by CVC.

After completing this four-day workshop, you become a certified Field Producer and Crew Member

Basic Field Workshop

(Scheduled based on your availability Monday through Friday)

A Field Workshop consists of two to three, two-hour sessions. Taught in a small group or offered as a one-on-one.

• 1stSession: Go over Policies and Procedures. Lecture and demonstrate how to set up a HD Sony HXR-NX3/5 camera and tripod. Learn about microphones and audio techniques, white balancing, focusing, and writing a story board. Briefly explain camera angles and shots, cutaways, and a basic sequence.
*Homework=Write a short Public Service Announcement and find actor/actors if needed.

•3rdSession: Learn to edit PSA with DaVinci Resolve Studio
*Depending on your availability session 2 and 3 can be combined

• Depending on your availability session 2 and 3 can be combined

After completing this three-day workshop, you become a certified Field Producer and Crew Member

Advanced Field Workshop

(Scheduled based on your availability Monday through Friday)

After taking the Basic Field Workshop and producing two to three shows here at CVC, you are then entitled to learn our Sony FDR-AX100 4K Ultra HD Camera. It will take about 2 hours to learn the camera.

Visiting Schools, Senior Centers, Etc.

(Scheduled based on your availability Monday through Friday)

As the Outreach Trainer Manager I, Melanie Merkel, will personally go into a school or senior center to teach those that sign up for a class, video club, or if the students are required to take the class.  I bring as many field camera’s (Sony HD NX3/5) and train individuals on how to use them.  We discuss camera language and terms as well as how to use the camera and add attachments like audio.  Editing is taught, if the school has the program or the individuals come to CVC to learn the program, DaVinci Resolve Studio.  This is offered in return for a program to air on either Public or Education Access.

After completing this workshop, you are entitled to use the equipment in return for a program.

Business Hours

Monday        9:15am to 7:30pm
Tuesday        9:15am to 7:30pm
Wednesday 9:15am to 7:30pm
Thursday      9:15am to 7:30pm
Friday            9:15am to 5:30pm
Saturday      Closed
Sunday        Closed

Location / Contact

Community Voice Channel
105 Notch Road
Bolton, CT 06043
860-645-1454 / info@cvcct.org

Channel List

Public HD - Channel 1070
Education - Channel 95/1090
Government - Channel 96/1084

Channel List

Public - Channel 6013
Education - Channel 6014
Government -Channel 6015