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GUIDELINES FOR VIDEOTAPE:
- Videotapes may be submitted
VHS or S-VHS, or DVC Pro, DVCAM or MiniDV with an adaptor.
- VHS tapes must be recorded
in the SP mode (two hour speed). Only one program per tape.PATV
RECOMMENDS NOT TO SUBMIT MASTER TAPES.
- Tapes must be delivered to
PATV a minimum of one week (5 business days) prior to
cablecast.
- Tapes must be picked up
within 30 days of the cablecast of the program.
- PATV will accept a maximum
of 4 tapes at a time: all tapes must be delivered in a case
or jacket.
- For maximum cablecast
quality, record audio on channel two or mix.
Producers who are shooting their own programs with home
camcorders should not depend on camera microphones (the mic
built into your camera); make use of external audio.
- Label your tape clearly on
the Face and the Spine: include the program/series title,
episode number, cablecast date on our system and the running
time (RT:). Your tapes must be labeled properly and clearly
if you expect them to air at the correct time. Include
special instructions such as PLAY HI-FI
- All tapes must have at least
one minute of continuous video including color bars, tone
and countdown before the start of the actual program. Video
and audio levels must remain consistent with a minimum of
fluctuation and meet industry standards.
- In addition to the minute of
pre-roll, we also need at least a minute of end roll; that
is, a minute of black at the end of your program. Breaks in
the video signal can cause a program to be pulled from the
air and the producer will be asked to submit a new tape.
- For programs other than PSA,
the run time (RT) is either: 28:30, 29:00, 30:00, 59:00 or
60:00 minutes.
PATV CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE
FOR LOST OR DAMAGED TAPES.
Scheduling Information and Office Hours for drop off and
delivery are:
Mon. Wed.,Thurs. Fri., 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Your tapes will be mailed back
to you if you include a SASE.
Please call before drop-off and delivery.
All Programs submitted for cablecast must include a
disclaimer.
PROGRAM DISCLAIMER:
Please use disclaimer that supports your program content:
STANDARD DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions
expressed on any program are those
of the producers and/or the persons appearing on the program
and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of
The Public Access Television Corporation - PATV
VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED:
Some programs cablecast on this channel might include strong
images and language and may not be suitable for all audiences.
VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED.
These programs are the sole responsibility of the producer and
in now way reflect the views and/or opinions of The Public
Access Television Corporation – PATV.
PATV IS NON-COMMERCIAL TV:
PATV is strictly non-commercial television. Advertising or
promoting products, services or events that cost money is
prohibited. Websites, phone numbers, and/or addresses that
contain commercial goods or services are also prohibited. |
