The 'Tube' You Need: East Haven Public TV Showcases New Studio

EAST HAVEN, CT — East Haven Public Television, known as ETV, has a lot to celebrate and news to share. First, its new digs. And next, a series of free workshops on media production and lots more.

An informal open house showcasing its new facilities at 230 Main St. is set for Wednesday, July 20,
from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Members of the ETV board, staff, and others will be on hand to meet and greet visitors in its new studio space.

"We’re super excited to be in our new location, right on Main Street, across from our
friends at Hagaman Library, and near our friends at Town Hall and Old Stone Church,"
ETV board Chair Jay Miles said.

“While we’re still unpacking, painting, and getting situated, we wanted to spend a day with our doors open, so folks can get a feel for the new and exciting opportunities that will be at the heart of our new facilities,” Miles said.

In addition to traditional broadcasts of independent, town government, and educational
content, ETV has a number of exciting new endeavors on the horizon, Miles shared. Those include free tech training workshops, volunteer opportunities, in person and streamed meetings, and special events.

The free workshops, open for current ETV members, will cover a variety of topics in media production, including video basics, how to digitize old footage, using Google Drive, multi camera techniques, video editing, podcasting, and more.

Members who complete free training sessions can schedule time to use the ETV digital media equipment for podcasting, video editing, green screen shoots, and more.

East Haven Public Television membership plans start at $10 per month, up to $95 for an annual membership. Click here for more information. Members can book the studio to record programs, have access to the podcast station, use of portable camera kits with use of audio and video editing software and, can join crews for a multi-camera shoots.

“ETV is truly transforming into a more than just a cable access station," Miles said. "We’re becoming a community media center, with a wider range of activities, services, training, and opportunities than ever before.”

Free Media Workshop Series

The first session will cover Podcast Recording, and will take place
Wednesday, July 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Space is limited, and is free to current members of
ETV. Tickets for the podcast training are available by clicking here.

"We’re excited to train our members to use a range of equipment and software," Miles said.

“Starting with the RODE Podcaster Pro, which is easy and fun to learn, our workshops will serve to empower those who have important stories to tell.”

Attendees will learn the step-by-step process of recording a podcast, using ETV’s RODE
Podcaster Pro. Among the topics covered will be the use of the Podcaster Pro station to
record a podcast, basic mic technique, recording remote guests via phone, adding music
and sound effects, and more. Once trained, members can book time to use this
equipment to record their podcasts.

“It really is an exciting time for technology, and these workshops are designed to help
amateurs become confident content creators,” Miles said. He'll teach this first
session. A follow up workshop in August will cover editing these recordings, using LOGIC audio editing software.

East Haven Public Television is a nonprofit cable access and community media
center. It operates 3 PEG stations, including town government, educational, and
independent programming, across traditional and emerging broadcast platforms.