CMCM Updates

Free Virtual Orientation: Tuesday, June 6th @ 6:00 PM!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Mon, 05/01/2023 - 3:00am

Connect with your community! Create videos that will reach 70,000 households on Marin TV! Learn more at a free CMCM Orientation -- via Zoom -- each month @ 6:00 PM.

The next Orientation is on the calendar for Tuesday, June 6th!

Reserve your spot in the "Zoom Room" by registering at: https://www.marintv.org/orientation/

For more info, call (415) 721-0636 or email info@cmcm.tv.

TV Production Studio goes HD

Submitted by AlejandroP on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 4:04pm

The Marin TV Production Studio will be closed from Friday, September 25 through Saturday, October 7. During that time, the Studio will be converted from SD to HD.

Free one-session workshops will give current producers and crew members the opportunity to get re-certified using the new Control Room equipment.

SERIES PRODUCERS/CREW MEMBERS can pick ONE of these dates:

Tuesday, October 6 from 2:30 - 5:30 PM
Wednesday, October 7 from 2:30 - 5:30 PM
Thursday, October 8 from 2 - 5 PM
Friday, October 9 from 2:30 - 5:30 PM

Free CMCM Master Classes

Submitted by AlejandroP on Wed, 04/12/2017 - 1:40pm

By popular demand, CMCM will reprise its successful series of master classes on media-related topics by experts in the fields of interviewing, smartphone movie-making, editing, music, audio, and storyboarding. CMCM members may attend for free. Non-member admission of $25 includes a complimentary year-long membership to CMCM.

Sign up here: http://cmcm.tv/asktheexperts

MarINSANITY Needs Audience Members! Monday, Dec 10th | 6:45 - 8:15 PM

Submitted by Mary Rentzel on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 5:57pm

MarInsanity Needs Audience Members

Join the Bay Area's best and brightest talent for an evening of crazy funny stand-up comedy! Come early to mingle with the comics and enjoy an assortment of beverages and refreshments. Monday, December 10th from 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM.

R.S.V.P to jill@cmcm.tv
For more info, call (415) 721-0636
Free Admission

A Live Musical Tribute to Sean Castle!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Mon, 09/13/2021 - 5:02pm

San Rafael High School’s beloved music teacher, Sean Castle, passed away unexpectedly in June.

Our community is coming together to celebrate his life and legacy with music on Sunday, August 29th. This event will include current and past students of the music program.

Sean Castle spent his entire 20-year career in education at San Rafael High School, where he shared the joys of music with thousands of students, staff and families. Sean inspired his students with his dedication, care and charisma. His impact on the community extends far beyond the award- winning music program he helped create.

Come support and view the event live at 4:00 PM on Comcast Channel 26, AT&T Channel 99, and online at www.cmcm.tv/26

You can also view the event on CMCM's YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/WQ8ONTLfFfU

marINSANITY Returns LIVE: Monday, December 5th!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Mon, 11/28/2022 - 4:06pm

marINSANITY Returns LIVE at CMCM! We're looking for audience members, but space is limited. Let's end the year on a high note with fun and laughter!

Join the Bay Area's best and brightest talent for an evening of crazy funny stand-up comedy! Laughter guaranteed as some of the Bay Area’s best and brightest stand-up talent help warm up the room on a chilly winter night! Come by and mingle with the comics and enjoy an assortment of beverages and refreshments!

Date: Monday, December 5th
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
marINSANITY Live: 7:00 PM
Address: 819 A Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

Host: Griffin Daley
Comedians: Juan Carlos, Sarah Kharri, Danny Dechi, Loren Kraut, Mel Michele, Cody Smit

Please R.S.V.P at this link: https://marintv.org/marinsanity-registration
*space is limited, so it's first come, first served!

For those of you who cannot make it in person or we're at capacity at CMCM, we will have a Zoom Room for our virtual audience.

Waiting Room Opens: 06:30 PM
Zoom goes Live: 7:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81488059242
Meeting ID: 814 8805 9242

Make Media Happen Here

Submitted by AlejandroP on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 7:06pm

The Community Media Center of Marin presents a brand new video showcasing the center.

The three-minute video -- featuring series producers Lori Greenleaf, Soleil Dakota, Joe Mason, Cheryl Scheurer, and Ginger Souders-Mason -- made its debut at the March 2015 orientation.

You can watch it here, but don't forget to share it on Facebook and Twitter! CMCM is the place to make media happen. Spread the word!

Meet CMCM Producer Nick Moorhatch

Submitted by AlejandroP on Thu, 11/10/2016 - 4:06pm

Your Name:
Nick Moorhatch

How long have you been a member of CMCM?
3 – 6 years.

The Title of Your Marin TV Series:
The Recovery Station

In a nutshell, describe your CMCM series:
The topic is chemical dependency, addiction, and recovery from drugs and alcohol.

Where were you born and raised?
San Francisco

If you attended college ... What was the name of the school? What was your major?
City College of San Francisco; Business

What is/was your occupation? How long have you been in this profession?
Grocery clerk for 14 years.

What inspired you to produce your own TV series?
Recovery is needed so much that if we can get our young people educated, then they don’t need to start and get addicted

What is your favorite part of TV production?
My favorite part is to ask the directors of treatment centers why their program works.

What was your favorite TV show growing up?
I had 6 to 10 different ones.

When you’re not wearing your CMCM “producer” hat, what do you for fun?
I like to ride bikes and motorized bikes.

Anything else you’d like to share?

Thanks, Volunteers!

Submitted by Mary Rentzel on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 2:26pm

We are proud to conclude another successful run at the Marin County Fair! A heartfelt thanks to all of the volunteers who represented CMCM. Your time, energy, and support mean the world to us. Simply put -- we couldn't be the wonderful organization we are without members like YOU. We would also like to thank local artist Dickens 44 for lending his captivating "Selfie Hipsters" for our animated photobooth. His art stole the show and inspired children and adults alike!

We also owe a big shout out to John MacLeod, the executive director of XRlibraries (formerly VARLibraries), without whom we wouldn't have our prime location in the Exhibit Hall! Thank you for inviting us to share your space year after year.

Finally, thank you Marin! Your participation and enthusiasm make public media possible. We're so glad you stopped by. Hopefully, we'll be seeing some new faces around the center soon.

Don't Settle for Bad Sound. Like Your Mic!

Submitted by jlessard on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 12:30pm

"There's a reason the A is listed first in AV. It's audio/visual not visual/audio," says Master Communications Group, a highly experienced team of Minneapolis video production professionals.

"Amateur producers often focus too much on the video side of a project and forget the importance of the audio. Poorly recorded sound will kill a video more than poor video quality. When you watch a video and the audio quality is not good, the first thing your brain says is, 'The picture looks bad.' Here is just a short list of what can make an interview sound like Charlie Brown's teacher:

• Using a camera mic for the interview
• Improper placement of microphone
• Wrong microphone chosen for the task
• Using a phone to shoot the interview

The bottom line is: your video is only as good as your sound.”

Our friends at PhillyCAM (Philadelphia Community Access Media) have created a few short videos that will help you choose and use the best mic for your video. Watch and learn!

Boom Mic Tutorial
Handheld Tutorial

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