There is always a lot happening at MiND TV Community Headquarters. We invite you to join us and to become part of this new movement in independent media. Check out our events, training workshops, and more!
In the month of April MiND TV is going green! Strap on your recycled rubber sneakers, grab a friend and get in your Philly Car Share Hybrid and come join us for a special screening of 5-minute programs and engaging discussion on the environment and sustainability!
Taking place at the idyllic Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education right near us in Roxborough (home to one of the largest organic farms in the Philadelphia area), this event is presented in partnership with the Nature Conservancy & the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Eduacation.
April 14th
6:30pm
@ The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
8480 Hagy’s Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Announcing! As part of our month long celebration of all things music, MiND is excited to announce a brand new membership offer. Each person who signs up or renews their membership in March will receive:
A FREE CD from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia!
April will be Environmental Programming Month on MiND TV! This April, MiND is partnering with The Nature Conservancy to present special documentaries, a community screening and discussion event, and the broadcast premier of new community-submitted environmental programs.
We want to include you! Visit your independent public television station to learn about how you can participate.
As part of One Film One Philadelphia, join MiND TV’s Kristy Graybill , a motion graphics artist, for an illuminating discussion on computer animation techniques. Learn how Kristy creates moving images for MiND - Philadelphia’s only independent television station.
Wednesday March 10, 6:30PM
At The Free Library of Philadelphia (Parkway Central Library)
Room 108
1901 Vine Street
RSVP on Facebook
Contact: kkunda@mindtv.org for more information.
Preview a selection of new 5-minute programs from MiND and our members and hear from great speakers, including South African music and social activist pioneer Sharon Katz and Lisa Miller from the Network for New Music. Celebrate the power of music in our world - you do not want to miss this community event!
** Submit your 5-minute programs by February 26th 2010!!! email us at membership@mindtv.org for more info.
March 2010 will be Music Education and Appreciation Month on MiND TV!
During March 2010, MiND TV will be celebrating, discussing, illuminating and sharing stories all around the common theme of “Music!” In partnership with the Network for New Music, MiND brings you this month-long celebration of all things music education and appreciation.
Tune in for special documentaries and member programs – and join us for this special community event!
Join MiND and the Philadelphia Stories filmmakers for a special screening to celebrate the launch of the seventh season of this unique, regionally-focused film series. Meet the filmmakers and enjoy an afternoon of independent local film!
This event is free, with a $5 suggested donation at the door.
A prime time special featuring programs made by you!
MiND TV will premier one hour of 5-minute programs showcasing
non-profits and their good work on Wednesday, December 30th at 9pm.
Be part of the excitement!
Submit a program about your organization to MiND by December 14th.
Tell the world about your organization and your good work,
Talk about your mission and the lives that you touch,
Share your successes and reach out to those in need,
Spotlight the volunteers that helps make it all happen,
Give voice to the issues that matter to you.
MiND programs are a great way for organizations to increase their visibility, connect with their constituency, broaden their base, and create development opportunities.
For more information or to discuss your project, contact:
Samantha Frazier at sfrazier@mindtv.org or (215) 483-3900 x 223
MiND membership is $75 per year and includes the unlimited submission of 5-minute programs that air at least 20 times on channel 35 and on www.mindtv.org.
You have heard a great deal about the Pennsylvania FY10 budget and its impact on the state’s cultural institutions, including MiND TV and the state’s public television stations. In simplest terms, Pennsylvania’s eight public stations are allocated $1 million in operating grants for FY10, compared with $8 million in FY09-a reduction of 87.5%. (For MiND, that’s about $80,000 vs. $700,000). That’s not good.
While we are extremely disappointed at this outcome, we are deeply grateful to the thousands of individuals who contacted legislators and the Governor on our behalf. (Thank you!) If there is good news in this result, it is that allocation was not $0, as was originally proposed. That gives us and our colleague stations a platform in the state budget from which to restore funding in a better economy and environment.
MiND is a very lean organization, with a small staff that is dedicated to making the most of its resources no matter the financial circumstance. However, the unfortunate reality is that the business of operating a television station is expensive, and we need the financial support of our community to continue. Because state funding is no longer reliable, the success or failure of MiND will depend largely on individual contributions.
We’ve come a long way in the past year, and it is up to you to help us continue providing our unique and important brand of independent media. Every bit helps - whether you can give $5 or $500, your contribution will directly impact our ability to carry on in a very positive way.
You can make a contribution online by visiting our Donate Page
Learn more and register for any of our workshops by visiting our training page: www.mindtv.org/training
MiND Bootcamp: You Can Do It!
Free for MiND Members
Join us for a one day workshop on, How to Make a 5-minute TV Program. Learn about concept development, video production, editing, and just about everything you need to know to bring your ideas to TV.
Camera Training: 2 Session Workshop
*Must have own video camera
Whether you’re a seasoned video producer or you’re buying a video camera for the first time, this workshop is a must! This two session workshop will have you up and running in no time.
Pre Production Workshop
Are you the shoot now, edit later type of producer? Break your bad habit and learn how to properly pre-produce your program.
Audio Recording Workshop
This workshop will look at important considerations for recording audio in field productions, including choosing the proper gear for your projects.
Editing Assistance Programs
Learn how to edit on a Mac computer using Final Cut Express! You can bring video you have already shot and spend the day with a MiND instructor to learn the basics of Final Cut Express or just rent our editing suite for the day!
Come & Learn!
Learn basic editing with Apple’s Final Cut Express, an exciting and powerful non-linear editing program that combines professional capability with consumer-level accessibility. Build a strong foundation that gets you started with logging, capturing, editing, transitions and much more. Sit with a MiND instructor and begin to edit your own project! Cost per session with a MiND instructor: $200.
Rent our editing system!
Already have the skills but need a place to edit? You can rent our editing system for $50 a day.
Availability
The editing suite is available by appointment only, Monday thru Friday 9 AM to 5 PM. You must bring your own external hard drive.
To register, please visit www.mindtv.org/training
Questions? 215.483.3900×223 or membership@mindtv.org
SPACE IS LIMITED -SIGN UP TODAY!
In partnership with MHz Worldview (D.C.), MiND programming now reaches more than 20 million homes across America. Share the good news with all of your friends and family across the country!
MiND announces the launch of “MiND Season 2″ on MHz Worldview! Tune in every Monday at 10AM EST on MHz Worldview wherever it’s carried across the nation. More information in our press release below!
