We have new EMAIL ADDRESSES

The old ones (@burlington.mec.edu) No longer work so please update us in your address books! Thank you!!

Jennifer Dodge - Executive Director

Richard Linder - Quality Engineer

Tricia L. Hicks - Production Manager

Cory J. McNeil - Production Coordinator

Tad Stephanak - Production Coordinator

For general email and
bulletin board announcements please use BCAT@bcattv.org

Public - Monday, June 29, 2009

Government - Monday, June 29, 2009

Education - Monday, June 29, 2009

Public - Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Government - Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Education - Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Public - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Government - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Education - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Public - Thursday, July 2, 2009

Government - Thursday, July 2, 2009

Education - Thursday, July 2, 2009

Public - Friday, July 3, 2009

Government - Friday, July 3, 2009

Education - Friday, July 3, 2009

Public - Saturday, July 4, 2009

Government - Saturday, July 4, 2009

Education - Saturday, July 4, 2009

Public - Sunday, July 5, 2009

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Education - Sunday, July 5, 2009

Public - Monday, July 6, 2009

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Public - Sunday,June 21, 2009

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Education - Sunday, June 21, 2009

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BCAT PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS FOR
SPRING 2008

All classes are free & pre-registration is required.   If we do not have enough participants registered two weeks prior to class date, the class will be canceled.  To register for a class please call BCAT at 781 – 273 - 5922

BCAT CAMCORDER BASICS
Grade 9 to Adult
Limit: 10 per class  (At least 4 must be signed up for the class to take place)
One session of one of the above Camcorder Basics classes will introduce participants to camcorder types, functions, shooting terminology, and basic video production techniques that will make any video look professional.  Completion of this 1 ½ hr class will qualify participants to check out BCAT field camcorders in order to produce shows or events that will air on our public, government or education channels. 

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BCAT CAMCORDER ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
Ages 16 & up
Limit 6 per class (at least 3 must be signed up for the class to take place)
Pre-requisite: BCAT Camcorder Basics
One session of one of the above Camcorder Advanced classes will delve into some of the advanced functions of BCAT’s GL2 Camcorders,   The class will also cover using wireless microphones, hooking up video monitors and audio mixers in the field, and some field lighting techniques.  Completion of this 1 ½ hr class will qualify participants 16 and up to check out BCAT’s GL2 field camcorders in order to produce shows or events that will air on our public, government or education channels. 

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BCAT STUDIO BASICS
Grade 9 to Adult
Limit: 10 per class (At least 6 must be signed up for the class to take place)
The Studio Basics class will introduce participants to studio production etiquette, equipment, and crew positions.  This class is a first step in learning what it takes to put together a program in the BCAT Studio. 

(Please note: If you have an idea for a show and a group of people to help you execute your idea, BCAT Staff can arrange a class time convenient to your crew.  Please call 781 – 273 – 5922 for details.)

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BCAT STUDIO LIGHTING WORKSHOP
Grade 9 to Adult
Limit: 10 per class (At least 5 must be signed up for the class to take place)
Pre-Requisite: Participants must be able to climb ladders
The Studio Lighting workshop is a hands-on set design class teaching the fundamentals of three-point lighting in a variety of studio situations.

(Please note: This class is required in order to participate in the BCAT Producer Grant Program.  For more information please call 781 - 273 – 5922.)

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BCAT FINAL CUT PRO HD EDITING WORKSHOP
Grade 6 to Adult
Limit: 3 per class (At least 1 must be signed up for the class to take place)
Final Cut Pro is a MacIntosh based non-linear computer editing system that allows users to easily import, arrange and re-arrange video and audio footage.  Final Cut also offers fun features for adding various types of text, transitions, and special effects.

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BCAT INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS
Grade 6 to Adult
Adobe After Effects classes are scheduled on an individual basis with BCAT Staff
& last approximately 2 hours
Please call 781 – 273 – 5922 to schedule a class time
Pre-Requisite: BCAT Photoshop Basics Class or Pass BCAT’s Final Cut Pro Editing Test
Adobe After Effects is a MacIntosh based software that allows users to incorporate a wide variety of 2D and 3D animation and compositing techniques into video and text graphics projects.  This class will introduce participants to the basics of organizing and working with layers, keyframing text and graphic images, and masking. 

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INTRO TO PHOTOSHOP CS2
Grade 6 to Adult
Limit: 4 per class (At least 1 must be signed up for the class to take place)
This workshop is designed to take you through the fundamentals of image manipulation and the tools that make it possible. Learn how to resize and export your favorite pictures so you can upload them into Final Cut Pro to create a slideshow. You will also learn how to remove red eye from a photo, remove the background from an image, change and/or remove color, cropping, adding layers and finally the difference between dpi (dots per inch) and color modes.

All History Is Local This town has had a few names...Shawsheen, Wobrun Second Parish, Burlington. Where did Burlington come from? Join Mike Tredeau as he explores a sleepy little farm town that became a vibrant crossroads. He explores history, your history. As Tip Oneil once said about politics, "All History Is Local".

BCAT Closet Classic is a tribute to the volunteers of BCAT’s past. The Classic programs from the closet are those produced several years ago, full of the familiar and not-so-familiar faces of those who have come and gone through BCAT’s ever changing door.

Beneath The Surface is a different kind of talk show, discussing the important issues of life that in our fast-paced and often shallow culture people rarely talk about. Both serious and fun, it may at times get your blood boiling and at other times make you laugh. "One thing BTS will certainly do is make you to think" describes both producer and host Paul Murano. Fear of controversy and being "politically correct" are foreign concepts to this live call-in show, and in no way get in the way of the show's primary goal: To seek the truth by going Beneath the Surface. For comments or suggestions please Email the program at BTSviewermail@aol.com

*Books and Authors an interview discussion program
with authors hosted by Diane Goshgarian.

BNEWS Weekly is a BCAT Staff produced 15 to 30 minute public service newscast, complete with local happenings, feature news packages, community announcements, sports and a weekend weather report.

Community Interests is a half hour program, hosted and produced by Sally Willard. Sally invites guests who are involved in our community and making a difference to inprove our community in one way or another.

COA/BSCO is a half hour, bi-weekly program produced by long time BCAT volunteer Mary Clancey. The Council On Aging and The Burlington Senior Citizens Organization both run a variety of Senior Citizen activities in Burlington, & Mary Produces her show to share these events with community.

Conservative View is produced by Arlene DiRocco.   This production through research of various media, presents to the audience a unique and different view of the news. Conservative View airs Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 2pm, Thursday at 7:30pm and Friday at 11:30am.

Government Meetings BCAT covers the following meetings live: The Selectmen, Board of Health, Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Conservation Commission, School Committee, and Town Meeting. To check the meeting schedule visit the town clerk’s calendar: Government Meeting Schedule.

Healthy Hypnosis In recent years the empowering benefits of Hypnosis have been rapidly breaking through the collective consciousness of mainstream America. On Healthy Hypnosis, host Paul Gustafson educates and enlightens viewers as he dispels the many myths and misconceptions associated with Hypnosis. Tune in to see demonstrations and compelling interviews with Hypnosis researchers, educators, referring physicians and local and nationally known professionals in the field. Paul is a Registered Nurse and a Clinical Hypnotherapist with an office in Burlington, MA. Get more info at www.BurlingtonHypnosis.com or email info@BurlingtonHypnosis.com

Heritage Park Baptist Church
Sunday service taped at Burlington’s Heritage Park Baptist Church

Housing Matters is a monthly half hour show designed to provide Burlington residents with useful information and tips relevant to owning and maintaining a home. They pay particular attention to affordable housing opportunities that are available. Anything germane to housing will be explored and discussed with experts in their particular field. They have done shows with local realtors who have provided you with information on current market conditions and offered tips for buyers and sellers alike. They talk with local officials who have outlined criteria for affordable rental opportunities as well as a program available to first time homebuyers.

*In Season, Out of Season
Religious Programming

In Session
In Session is a monthly hour long show for local musicians to come in and play some of their music and get a chance to tell a little bit about themselves and promote new albums or shows they may have coming up. Also look for In Session Live where we head out to the clubs and tape live performances for you to see at home. Visit our Myspace Page http://www.myspace.com/InSessiononBCAT

Inside The Statehouse Join State Rep. Charlie Murphy and host Bob Hogan as they discuss business and developments at the Statehouse level. School System. If you have show suggestions, feedback or would like more information about Charlie, visit his website at http://www.repmurphy.com/

The Kitchen of Mary Clancey Mary’s first and most famous production. This cooking show taped in her kitchen features mouth watering recipes for the community to enjoy.

The Luthier's Shop produced by Herb Clancey, takes us on an adventure of musical instrument making. During each half hour program Herb explanations the in’s and outs of making all kinds of stringed musical instruments.

Mary’s Friends Another Mary Clancey production. Mary features local citizens as well as local artisans and events in this potpourri program.

St. Malachy’s Sunday Service
Sunday Service from Saint Malachy’s Parish

Masonic News Produced by the local Masonic Chapter, this program provides information about the organization and it’s activities including: what it is be a Mason, the essentials of masonry at the local level, and how the Mason's contribute to the community.

Now Showing is a staff produced show that shows you the shows that we show on BCAT. It is an in-depth view of features and specials for the coming month as well as BCAT news and activities.

Open For Discussion Arlene DiRocco produces and hosts this one hour bi-weekly live call-in talk show, Wednesdays at 8:00pm. Local dignitaries and professionals join Arlene for a lively discussion.

Our Town: Say it Like it is! Virigina Mooney is the producer and hostess of this variety talk show. Her topics range from town issues and organizations to floral arrangements to musical guests.

Police Beat Officer Steve Cross hosts and produces this program in an effort to better inform and educate the community about their local police department. The BPD offers many programs and services that many residents are unaware of. Topics have ranged from Domestic Abuse to Animal Control. This monthly program is shown on BCAT's Public Access Channel every Thursday at 7:30pm and Fridays at 2:30pm.

The Redd Sock Show Production Coordinator Cory McNeil has created a unique live call-in trivia game show with hosts Caroline Herda and the infamous puppet “Redd Sock”. “The Redd Sock Show” is produced live the last Friday of every month. So mark your calendars, and you may just win something from the “wacky box.”

Sports Through My Eyes Nancy Spezziferri and Andrew Cote produce and star in this half hour sports discussion program. Each program discussion focuses a specific sport and local team.

Sports Call LJoin Rich Caplan and Paul Strati for a live call-in discussion of sports ranging from Red Devil Sports in the local high school scene to the professional arena. They are frequently joined my captains and/or team mates on the Red Devil teams.

These Olde Farts is a live roundtable discussion that hits upon many of the hot topics that affect us both locally and nationally. The show is prodcued by Bob Kreig, who leads the discussion as well. The panel welcomes callers with questions and/or differing points of views to add to their discussions.

Turntable is an arts based program that is both prodced and hosted by Richie Sarno. Richie seeks to find interesting guests, often of local celebrity status, all of whom are interesting and talented within their choosen medium. Richie has interviewed actors, painters, musicians, radio show producers among many other talented people.

*Wilmington United Methodist Church Service
Sunday Service from Wilmington’s Methodist Church

*Your Health Care: Choice or Chance
Ellen Kagan produces and hosts this informative program that takes a look at many different health care issues. For more information please visit:
http://www.tvyourhealthcare.org/index.html

 

* Shows not produced at BCAT

 

Burlington Cable Access Television (BCAT) is a nonprofit access television facility that was formed in 1987. BCAT operates three channels, Public Access (Comcast Ch. 9, RCN Ch. 3, Verizon Ch. 39), Educational Access (Comcast Ch. 22, RCN Ch 16, Verizon Ch. 40) &
Government Access (Comcast Ch. 10, RCN Ch. 15, Verizon Ch. 41).

BCAT is committed to fostering a welcoming environment where residents can obtain hands-on training in video production. Free access to professional television equipment gives volunteer producers and organizations the opportunity to create community programming that is unique and locally relevant. BCAT provides an invaluable opportunity to utilize television production equipment and a medium to share ideas, information, and creative expressions.

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 10am – 10pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday Closed

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Location/Directions:
(BCAT is located at Burlington High School)
Exit 33B off of I95/128
North on 3A/Cambridge Street
Left into the High School
BCAT is around the back of the building