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"How To" with Dain Bedford-Pugh Zoom workshops August 13, 20, 27

Submitted by jlessard on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 12:00am

Experience a whole new perspective on video production -- from the convenience of your home -- in this Zoom series of FREE workshops led by accomplished producer/director/editor Dain Bedford-Pugh.

HOW TO: WRITE YOUR SCRIPT
Thursday, August 13 (7-8:30 PM)
Want the screenwriting process to be understandable and inspiring? By the time this Zoom class is over, you’ll be ready to dust off that idea that’s been languishing and put those fingers to the keyboard!

HOW TO: LIGHT YOUR SCENE
Thursday, August 20 (7-8:30 PM)
Next to power, light is a filmmaker’s greatest ally. Don’t settle for available light. Learn some simple tips and tools that can turn your scene from looking bland to beautiful!

HOW TO: FRAME YOUR SHOT
Thursday, August 27 (7-8:30 PM)
Do great painters and photographers allow their subjects to pose anywhere in the frame? Rhetorical question! How you construct your shots speaks volumes. In this workshop, you'll understand the grammar of camera shots.

Marin Movie Club: "His Girl Friday" TONIGHT, May 12

Submitted by jlessard on Thu, 04/01/2021 - 1:56pm

Calling all cinephiles!

The Marin Movie Club invites you to discuss Howard Hawks' "His Girl Friday" on Wednesday, May 12 at 7 PM.

Host Dain Bedford-Pugh facilitates the conversation around this 1940 screwball comedy starring Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, and Ralph Bellamy.

Stream the classic comedy online, and reserve your spot in the "Zoom Room" by emailing jill@marintv.org.

Archie Williams Livestream Graduation: Friday, June 9th @ 4:00 PM!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Mon, 06/05/2023 - 6:14pm

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2023! Marin TV is covering the Archie Williams High School graduation. Enjoy the live broadcast experience on TV and online!

Here is Marin TV’s live broadcast information and schedule:

Date: Friday, June 9th

Time: 4:00 PM PST

Marin TV:
Comcast Channel 30
AT&T U-Verse Channel 99

Stream Online:
https://www.marintv.org/30

GO FALCONS!

Book Presentation of "Los Narcos Gringos"

Submitted by AlejandroP on Wed, 09/14/2016 - 10:10am

The new research of Mexican journalist J. Jesus Esquivel crosses the border between Mexico and the United States, one of the largest and most complex in the world. While on one side there is blood and violence, on the other reign logistics, racial prejudice and voracious ambition of consumers; all wrapped in a blanket of corruption.

Mexican writer and journalist , J. Jesus Esquivel has been a US correspondent for the magazine Proceso. He is an expert in American politics and has published books like The DEA in Mexico. Accredited to the White House, the US Congress and the United States Department of State. He has worked as a political analyst for several radio and television networks such as National Public Radio, CNN , Univision , Al Jazeera , Telesur of Venezuela and Colombia RCN.

Thursday, October 22 @7PM
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts.
2868 Mission St, San Francisco

Free Media Mixer June 2

Submitted by jlessard on Fri, 04/02/2021 - 11:48am

You're invited!

Be a virtual guest at the Community Media Center of Marin’s monthly virtual Media Mixer. All are welcome to connect with the CMCM creative community, and find out how you can learn to make quality videos that will reach more than 70,000 households throughout Marin County.

Join us via Zoom! Register for the next Media Mixer by emailing jill@marintv.org

Celebrating Black History in Marin!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Fri, 02/24/2023 - 2:28am

Celebrate Black History with these programs airing on Marin TV!

Marin City Historical & Preservation Society presents:

- "The Spirit of Joseph James"

- "A California Black History Story" Marin City Historical Exhibit 1942-1962

- "Journey With The Marin City Elders 2022"

These historically important events that were were filmed, produced, and rooted in Marin County are airing on Marin TV's Educational Channel:

COMCAST: Channel 30
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 99
Online Stream: https://marintv.org/30

If you would like to make a donation to Performing Stars of Marin, please visit here: https://www.performingstars.org/donate-to-performing-stars

Patricia Hartigan

Submitted by AlejandroP on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 4:36pm

How long have you been a member of CMCM?

I first joined CMCM as a Producer back in the ‘90s, and became too busy to be active. I renewed membership in 2010 and became re-certified on the “new” digital cameras/new production studio.

The Title of Your Marin TV Series:

“Land Water and Sky”: Paint-along with Bernie Healey

In a nutshell, describe your CMCM series:

Marin artist Bernie Healey demonstrates how to create beautiful acrylic landscape painting using a paint-along step-by-step process.

Where were you born?

Boston, MA

Where were you raised?

Boston MA and suburb Billerica MA

If you attended college ... What was the name of the school? What was your major?

Catherine Laboure College of Nursing; Boston College; RN/NursingLincoln University Law School SF (Law)

What is/was your occupation? How long have you been in this profession?

RN/attorney; Hypnotherapist/energy healer

What inspired you to produce your own TV series?

I had a dream to video my art teacher, Bernie Healey, painting his acrylic art landscape demonstrations and create a series.

What is your favorite part of TV production?

"Searching for Soundtracks" returns TONIGHT

Submitted by jlessard on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 1:00am

Back by popular demand! In case you missed this "Ask the Experts" presentation, CMCM is reprising "Searching for Soundtracks" TONIGHT -- Tuesday, January 12 (6:30 - 8:30 PM). Join Justin Russell via Zoom as he shares tried and true methods for finding the best music bed for your project – often at no cost! "Justin did a great job … and deserves to be seen and heard again on this important topic." (Katie P., San Rafael). Free for CMCM members. To register, email jill@marintv.org

Editing Lab Closed (April 5-8)!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Fri, 04/01/2022 - 2:16am

EDITING LAB TEMPORARILY CLOSED*
(please see dates below):

Tuesday, April 5th
Wednesday, April 6th
Thursday, April 7th
Friday, April 8th

*Reserved exclusively for scheduled workshops those days.

The Editing Lab will continue its normal hours this Saturday, April 9th!

Marin TV Producers: Submit Your Work for the 2014 Hometown Media Awards!

Submitted by sam on Wed, 04/09/2014 - 12:57pm

The Alliance for Community Media (ACM) has issued its call for entries for the Hometown Media Awards. The submission deadline is Wednesday, April 30th — just over two weeks away.

The Hometown Media Awards honor and promote programs created for our local community television channels. Awards are presented to creative programs that address community needs, develop diverse community involvement, challenge conventional commercial television formats, and move viewers to experience television in a different way.

This year’s Hometown Media Awards will be presented at a dinner celebration on Thursday, August 7, 2014 in Philadelphia, PA. The Hometown Celebration is held during the Alliance’s annual conference which is attended by community media professionals, producers and advocates.

All of us at CMCM have been very impressed with the programs seen on Marin TV over past year - take this opportunity to show your work on a national stage! To submit your work, click here. Good luck to all!

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