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What are the hours of
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We are open Monday
through Friday from 10am to 6:00pm and closed on the weekends &
holidays. We also have recently designated "Monday Nights" and
"Wednesday Nights" as our After-hours production and Live
Productions. If you are inquiring about a production during
off-hours or for these designated live programming nights, our staff
will do its best to assist in scheduling a time for you during your
requested hours. All off-hour productions must be authorized by the
Executive Director.
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Can I become a
volunteer at Napa Valley TV? |
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Absolutely! We always
try to encourage members of the community to volunteer and assist us
with studio-produced programming. Simply call our office and talk
to Production Manager, Justin Bernard or
e-mail him to find out more.
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How can I become a
member of Napa Valley TV? |
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We encourage
memberships! In fact, we have several types available. Membership
is open to all Napa County residents and charges an annual fee of
$20 for individuals, $30 for family memberships, and $70 for
non-profit organizations. Being a member provides access to use our
facilities* and the capability to submit programs to air on our
station. Simply visit us and fill out the membership application.
That's all there is to it!
*(Appropriate training or sufficient knowledge is required to use
our equipment)
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How do I submit a
program? |
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If you are a Napa
Resident, simply become a member (see how above) and submit your
program. Production Manager, Justin Bernard will be able to
assist you in finding an appropriate time slot for your program.
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I have a program I would
like to produce, how can I do so? |
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Public access producers
shall complete and submit a Channel Use Agreement and meet with Napa
Valley TV staff to review the proposed program and anticipated utilization
of Napa Valley TV equipment and facilities. Napa Valley TV staff will provide
guidance and assistance, upon request, in developing program
proposals and planning a production.
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When and where are
these classes offered? |
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All classes are held at
the Napa Valley TV studios and require that you sign up prior to the class
date/time Our
class schedules are
posted online and can be found on our
classes
page. If you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Napa Valley TV and ask
for James Raymond.
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What formats do you
accept when submitting a program? |
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Napa Valley TV is able to air
programming in formats of ½” VHS, S-VHS, DVD, miniDV, and DVCAM, and
has acquisition and editing capabilities in VHS, S-VHS, DV and DVCAM
formats.
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What is the equipment
checkout procedure? |
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All checkout equipment is
available for maximum of three days (72 hours). Extended checkouts
must receive prior approval from the Executive Director. Members will complete and sign the Equipment Checkout
Procedures Agreement. Please understand that you are
responsible and liable for all equipment you check-out.
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Who do I contact if I
cannot make a scheduled appointment? |
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Cancellations need to be
made 24 hours in advance. You can do so by calling our office at
(707) 257-0574. Any member of our staff will be able to cancel and
reschedule you an appointment for another day. |
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