GCTV Facilities

Any Guilford resident or employee may receive free training and use of GCTV equipment to produce programming. All programming must be non-commercial and any programming produced using GCTV equipment must air at least once on one of the 3 channels.

GCTV requires a minimum amount of training before producers can begin using equipment.

Generally a producer is asked to set aside an hour for field and studio training. However, producers are encouraged to schedule additional training sessions to brush up on technique and advance their skills.

GCTV offers training for and use of the following equipment.

Field Equipment

For producers who want to tape programs and events on location. Includes but is not limited to concerts, sports, public forums and other events.
The following equipment is available for field shoots:

miniDV cameras
tripods
audio equipment – handheld, shotgun & lavaliere microphones

Studio Equipment

For producers who want to tape their program in a controlled environment. A great option for discussion programs and certain art and musical demonstrations.
GCTV’s studio includes:

4 camera studio
lavaliere and cordless microphones
lighting
ability to record to VHS or miniDV (great if the program is to be edited)

Editing – For producers who want to add titles, special effects, voice over, photos and other media to their video production.
GCTV’s editing facilities include:

2 iMac computers
iMovie and Final Cut Express Editing Software
Live Type and Keynote software for custom graphics
Soundtrack and Garage Band for audio production

Call or e-mail GCTV to setup an appointment for training or to discuss a project idea.

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Contact GCTV

Shannon Gale
Operations Manager

Phone: 453-8453
E-mail: info@guilfordtv.org

Soundview Office Hours
29 Soundview Road
Guilford, CT 06437

Tuesdays & Thursdays :
4-8:30 pm

Saturdays
9-11 am

Quick Reference Points

GCTV is not a news station with reporters and crew waiting to record an event. GCTV is TV You Create! Our mission is to train community members to produce programming.
You must be 18 years of age to sign out equipment. Minors must have an adult sign out equipment for them.
Producers do not have to use GCTV's equipment in order to produce programming for broadcast. You can use your own or a mix of your equipment and GCTV's equipment.