Free Video Production Workshop at ActonTV

Workshop is spread out over four days in May.

Directing and Editing Workshop with Acton Filmmaker

Get tips from Christo Tsiaras during a two-part workshop at the ActonTV studio on May 28 and June 4 from 7-9 p.m.

Acton TV Announces 4-Day 'Kid’s Video Camp'

Register now for TV production camp offered April 15-18.

Is your child interested in video production? Or how television shows are produced? Then mark down April 15-18 in your calendar for this exciting venture. ActonTV recently announced its second “Video Production Camp for Kids” to be held during school vacation week on Monday, April 15 through Thursday, April 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at its state-of-the-art TV studio at 16A Craig Road in South Acton. This camp is for kids ages 10-12 and costs $100 per child. Ron Zimmerman, ActonTV’s Education & Outreach Manager, said in a release participants will learn video production skills that include Studio Camera and Control Room operation, Lighting and Audio techniques, Chroma Key (background image screening) and Technical Directing. Each …

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Learn About TV Production at ActonTV

Free workshops will be held throughout March.

ActonTV Offers Free March TV Workshops  March 19 / 21 / 26 / 28 at South Acton TV Studio You've seen the shows, but have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes that makes a successful TV production? Well, here's your chance. ActonTV today announced the March 2013 schedule of its free 4-session “Television Production Workshops” for residents of Acton as well as members of organizations and institutions working in Acton or affiliated to the town. The workshops will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings March 19, 21, 26 and 28 in the ActonTV studio located at 16A Craig Road in South Acton. Want to know more? Those interested in signing up for these workshops and classes should contact ActonTV’s Education & Outreach …

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ActonTV Elects Christo Tsiaras To Board of Directors

Tsiaras will help to provide guidance for the staff in understanding and following local, regional and national trends in public access television.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is an edited released from Dick Calandrella.) ActonTV announced the election of Acton resident Christo Tsiaras to its Board of Directors for a 3-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2013. Tsiaras is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker and co–founder of Dream Alley Pictures with more than 20 years of experience as a creative consultant and director of documentaries, television commercials and corporate and music videos. Some of his clients include: FedEx, McDonalds, Discovery, Animal Planet, Playhouse Disney, Timberland, Tommy Hilfinger, EMC and MCA. He has been active in the South Acton Train Station project, and recently directed a short film about Acton’s master planning process entitled “It’s a Wonderful Acton.” As a …

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Eldridge/Cavaretta Debate to Livestream on Patch

Watch Wednesday's debate live on your local Patch site.

Want to see Democratic state Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Republican challenger Dean Cavaretta debate live? Don't feel like leaving the comfort of your couch? Patch to the rescue! Patch will be livestreaming the Eldridge-Cavaretta debate sponsored by Acton Patch and ActonTV on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. How can you watch? Visit the following Patches: Acton, Sudbury, Marlborough, Northborough or Westborough that night and click on the livestream debate post. Of course, you can always watch the debate live on any ActonTV channel (Comcast Channels 8, 9 and 99 and Verizon Channels 40, 41 and 45). The state senate seat up for grabs in the Nov. 6 election serves the Middlesex & Worcester District, including Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Devens, …

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Eldridge/Cavaretta State Senate Debate is Wednesday

Acton Patch and ActonTV are co-sponsoring an Oct. 17 debate.

  The state senate debate you've been waiting for is less than a week away. On Wednesday, Oct. 17, state Sen. Jamie Eldridge and challenger Dean Cavaretta will answer your questions in a live, 7:30 p.m. debate at the ActonTV studios, moderated by Acton Town Moderator Don MacKenzie. Where can you see the debate? Watch it on Acton Patch — we'll be livestreaming the debate — or on any ActonTV channel (Comcast Channels 8, 9 and 99 and Verizon Channels 40, 41 and 45). How can you participate? Leave a question for the candidates in the comments section and it may make it on air. The state senate seat up for grabs in the Nov. 6 election serves the Middlesex & Worcester District, including Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Devens, Harvard, Hudson, …

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Jamie Eldridge, Dean Cavaretta to Debate on TV — and on Patch

What do you want to ask these state senate candidates? Submit your questions for the Oct. 17 debate in the comments section below.

Incumbent state Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) and his Republican challenger in the November election, Dean Cavaretta of Stow, will square off in an October debate hosted by Patch and ActonTV. The live debate will be held in ActonTV studios on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. and will be live-streamed/live-blogged on Acton Patch, Sudbury Patch, Marlborough Patch, Westborough Patch, and Northborough Patch, as well as broadcast live on ActonTV, Comcast Channels 8, 9, & 99 and Verizon Channels 40, 41 & 45. Other towns in the district also will be broadcasting the debate at a later date. But right now, Patch and ActonTV want to know: what questions do you have for Eldridge and Cavaretta? What are the issues that matter to the Middlesex & …

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Senate Candidates Jamie Eldridge & Dean Cavaretta to Debate in October

Patch and ActonTV will co-sponsor a live debate between Sen. Jamie Eldridge & Dean Cavaretta.

Patch & ActonTV announce the joint sponsorship of a live debate between incumbent Massachusetts State Sen. Jamie Eldridge and challenger Dean Cavaretta scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at ActonTV studios, 16 A Craig Road, Acton. Both candidates are campaigning for the seat in the Middlesex & Worcester District which serves Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Devens, Harvard, Hudson, Littleton, Maynard, Marlborough, precinct 3 in Northborough, Shirley, Southborough, Stow, precincts 2, 3, and 5 in Sudbury and Westborough. ActonTV will telecast the debate live on all its channels: Comcast Channels 8, 9 and 99 and Verizon Channels 40, 41 and 45 – while Patch will provide live coverage of the event. Long-time Acton Town Moderator Don …

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