Producers interested in checking out the kits will be required to take an initial equipment use tutorial. The camcorders use a Mini DV format tape and producers must provide their own brand name broadcast quality tapes. The producer is responsible for editing program footage and providing the City with a
30-minute DVD ready to air.

The use of any City Public Access production equipment is for the sole purpose of creating programs to air on the Public Access channel. No commercial or private use of the City equipment is allowed. Public Access producers will be required to sign an agreement with the City, prior to checking out equipment, agreeing to reimburse the City for any damages or equipment loss while in the custody of the producer.

Please contact Frank Burns, Television Programming Coordinator, at (210) 207-4000 for more information on program formatting, to schedule a tutorial and to reserve a kit. Equipment can be checked out at 114 W. Commerce in the Municipal Plaza Building on the fourth floor. See Use of Portable Equipment for Public Access Producers for terms of use and equipment agreement.

If you have any additional questions, please contact me at (210) 207-7234.

Best regards,

Diane Galvan
Director
Department of Communications and Public Affairs