| III. STUDIO OPERATION AND GUIDELINES Use of Adelphia's Access studio is provided on a first-come, first-served, non-discriminatory basis. There are no "regular time slots" for the use of the studio. The studio time is scheduled on a two-hour block basis for each program at any given time. Please give the Access office at least 48 hours advanced notice whenever you need to cancel. Failure to do so may result in production charges for unused time as well as possible withdrawal of access services. Productions are taped Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These times are subject to change without notice. 6. The Access staff overseeing the production is available for consultation and will at all times make a good faith effort to assist you in maximizing the success of your production. It is the responsibility of the producer to work within the technical capabilities of the facility and to modify all production requirements accordingly prior to commencement of production. The producer must be present before any production begins. It is the responsibility of the Access producer to communicate clearly to the production coordinator what is desired in the program before the production time commences. The producer must provide the staff with a run-down sheet that indicates the sequences and timing of program elements and a list of all credits. Productions that create excessive noise (e.g. live bands) or disrupt other activities in the building will be scheduled at the sole discretion of the Adelphia staff and management. It is recommended that persons appearing before the cameras do not wear white or red clothing or large reflective jewelry as these will adversely affect lighting & contrast. Access producers may provide their own videotape. You may purchase blank, new videotapes from Adelphia if you wish (see Rate Schedule). Otherwise, the program will be recorded on Adelphia's own stock, which is erased and recycled after cablecast. A. LIVE PRODUCTIONS Live programming is available on a limited basis. Live "call-in" is also available if desired. An Adelphia certified producer must produce at least one taped production before scheduling a live production. Set-up must be simple and restricted to what can be managed within one-half hour. Producers must provide a run-down sheet outlining any breaks, videotape roll-ins, graphics, or any other specific needs. This run-down sheet must be provided at least 24-hours in advance of production. B. STUDIO EQUIPMENT 1. Three Sony 327 color cameras are available. The cameras are mounted on fluid head tripods with dollies. 2. The audio mixer is equipped for up to six microphones at a time 3. Music and sound effects can be incorporated into the production if provided at the time of taping on CD. 4. Lighting is provided by a variety of light instruments attached to a grid that is 12' high and controlled through a 24 channel lighting board. 7. 5. One Super VHS deck is used to record programs. One Super VHS deck is available for pre-recorded roll-ins. 6. The video switcher is capable of dissolves, split screens, keying, playing pre-recorded footage, a variety of wipes, color backgrounds and borders. 7. A character generator with a variety of fonts and colors is available for program opening and closings. 8. A teleprompter with monitor is available. C. USE OF THE STUDIO AND HOUSE RULES Producer cooperation and courtesy is a MUST in insuring a successful production. No food or drinks are to be consumed in the studio, control or edit rooms. It is allowed to have coffee, water, etc. used on a set during production, or when the show features food preparation. All such items are to be provided by the Public Access producer. NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES. Producers are responsible for the conduct of their guests. The producer is to inform all guests, hosts and talent of the Access Operating Guidelines before the production. All questions should be directed to the producers. |