Peninsula residents, businesses, non-profits and schools may produce content for PenTV using our equipment, facilities and professionals. There are two ways your program(s) can be produced an aired on Channel 26:
DO IT YOURSELF
You can make your own program by yourself, using your own crew of family, friends or acquaintances. You can use your own cameras and editing gear and drop off your finished program for us to consider airing. OR, you may prefer to rent and use PenTV’s studio and equipment.
Before any of our gear can be used, however, you and anyone else using our equipment must become certified by taking an appropriate production workshop; or if you’re already technically savvy, you can get yourself tested by one of our experts.
HIRE PENTV STAFF AND SERVICES
You may have the content idea but don’t know how to actually get everything organized and ready for actual production - or you simply don’t want to hassle with all the responsibilities and details. You can hire PenTV and facilities and have us execute your program production for you in-studio or on-location. Details, costs and other requirements will be defined during a pre-proposal meeting.
For either of those scenarios, here is a general overview of what is required. We are, of course, always available to discuss unique situations, requirements and/or any questions you might have. Most often an independent producer must:
Attend an orientation;
- Sign up as a PenTV member;
- Submit a Project Proposal;
- Attend a Producer’s Workshop or related “certification” class;
- You must take our workshop if you need to use our equipment;
- Once your Project Proposal is approved, the Production Contract form is completed;
- Crew and studio are scheduled and production can begin;
- Producers must complete their first episode within four months; and
- When complete, submit your show with Playback Request and Compliance forms.
We anticipate by now you have many questions. Please give us a call at 650.637.1936 or send an email to .
Thanks for considering Peninsula Television Channel 26.