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  The Television Operations Department and AV Support Services offer equipment, staff assistance, and production facilities to support instructional and college related activities. Services include:
  • AV EQUIPMENT SERVICES
  • VIDEO PRODUCTION
  • AV/TV EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT
  • VIDEO TAPING
  • TELEVISION EDITING AND COMPUTER GRAPHICS
  • TV PRODUCTION SERVICES
  • VIDEO TAPE DUBBING
  • VIDEOCONFERENCING
  • OFF-AIR OR SATELLITE RECORDING
  • AND OTHER SERVICES

AV EQUIPMENT SERVICES

TV Operations provides support for AV equipment. We respond as quickly as possible to your request but rely on your help to keep things running. Make sure all equipment is plugged in and there is power to the outlet. If a bulb is out, check inside the machine for a spare or with the division secretary to see if spare bulbs are available in the division office. If not, call x2032 to describe the problem. If you borrow a piece of equipment from another room to replace your non functioning equipment please return the replacement piece after your class is done.

Please report equipment failures of a broader scope (i.e., VCR tape jam, monitor malfunctions, cord breakage, etc.) by calling ext. 2032. Such equipment cannot be repaired immediately.
AV software (video, film, audio media, etc.) for instructional purposes (for preview, loan, rental, or purchase) is available through the Library. Call the AV Circulation Desk at ext. 2624 for details.

TV/AV EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT
Equipment is available for short term loan to Faculty and Staff to videotape college related material.

EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE:
Camcorders Lighting Kits Tripods Microphones

DAYTIME HOURS:
Check-out
Monday 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Thursday 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Check-in
Monday 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Thursday 12:00pm – 12:30pm

Additional hours available by reservation for faculty, subject to staff availability. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling (408) 741-2031.


TV PRODUCTION SERVICES

NOTE: For production services please fill out a TV/Video Production Request Form available through Scptt Ludwig. Once completed and signed by your department and division chairs the request will be processed through this office and sent for approval to the Dean of Learning Resources. Once approved you will be contacted to arrange pre-production meetings and a shoot schedule.

VIDEO TAPE DUBBING
TV Operations offers tape duplicating services of non-copyrighted or copyright released material.

FORMATS:

  • VHS
  • SVHS
  • 3/4” U-matic
  • Mini and full size DV

NTSC only - no PAL or SEACAM

 

FEES:

Dubbing (does not include cost of tape stock)

#/Tapes Length Price/Tape
1 any length no charge
2-10 up to 60 min. $5.00
2-10 over 60 min. $6.00
11-100 up to 60 min. $4.00
11-100 over 60 min. $5.00

 

TAPE STOCK:

VHS 60 min. $3.00
VHS 120 min. $4.00
SVHS 60 min. $9.00
SVHS 120 min. $11.00
U-Matic SP 30 min. $17.00
U-Matic SP 60 min. $20.00
DV (full size) 64 min. $28.00
DV (full size) 126 min. $32.00
DV (full size) 184 min. $36.00

These costs include basic labels and cardboard sleeves.

Quantities of over 500 need to be taken to a professional dubbing house.

 

OFF-AIR OR SATELLITE RECORDING
Recording of off-air or satellite programs in accordance with copyright guidelines.
 
FEES
License fees for any broadcast are the responsibility of the requester.
The first videotape copy is free. Additional copies may be ordered for the dubbing fees listed above.

VIDEO TAPING

Single camera event recording - TV Operations Staff are available to videotape college events. Upon completion of the taping you will receive one videotape copy. If additional copies are needed you may use our dubbing services.

Multi camera studio and remote productions - TV Operations has a full production studio and remote production truck for multi camera onsite videotaping of College events.

 

VIDEO PRODUCTION

Instructional and promotional videos - West Valley College has two producers on staff to work with Departments to produce instructional or promotional videos. Because of the time involved, these requests may not be able to be serviced immediately.

 

VIDEO EDITING AND GRAPHICS

Non linear digital editing systems are available to staff, students and instructors in the Tech Center. Call x2666 for more info. There is also a TV Staff editing suite used to work with instructors. Scheduling edit times for this system is done through Scott Ludwig at x2031.

 

VIDEOCONFERENCING

(this system is currently down and because of budget limitations it is uncertain when it will be repaired)

The College operates a group videoconferencing system in the Interactive Learning Classroom, adjacent to the TV Studio. Videoconferencing allows for two-way, fully interactive audio and video communication to a growing number of local, statewide and national locations. Both point-to-point and multiple point connections are possible. The College has enhanced these capabilities with the addition of professional TV production and multimedia equipment. The room accommodates up to forty-nine participants for events ranging from meetings and seminars to class collaborations and semester-length instruction. To reserve time in the ILC make requests via Meeting Maker or by email to Scott Ludwig. Contact Scott Ludwig at ext. 2031 for more information.

 

OTHER SERVICES

Saratoga Community Access Television (channels KSAR 15 and KEDU 26 ) offers training classes in studio and field production which are available to faculty, staff and students. KSAR/KEDU also operates a Community Bulletin Board airing on Channels 15 and 26 in Saratoga that is available to publicize college events. Other TV opportunities may also be available through KSAR/KEDU. Call Carolyn De Los Santos at 741-2108 for more information.


TV/AV OPERATIONS STAFF

  • Scott Ludwig AV/TV Operations Coordinator 741-2031
  • Carolyn De Los Santos Community Access Coordinator/TV Producer 741-2108
  • AV Services Hotline 741-2032

 

LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES

  • Bill Proudfoot Librarian 741-2559
  • Janet Lin Library/Media Technician 741-2461
  • Katy Lienhart Library/Media Technician 741-2624

 

MEDIA SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

  • Dave Fishbaugh Dean, Learning Resources 741-2140

 

Phone numbers:

  • AV Services Hotline: 741-2032
  • Scott Ludwig, AV/TV Operations Coordinator: 741-2031
  • Carolyn De Los Santos Community Access Coordinator/TV Producer: 741-2108

 


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