Montgomery Community Media

Last Saturday I was fortunate enough to be able to attend a media workshop with seasoned television journalist Andrea McCarren. For weeks I have been looking forward to this workshop and to meeting such an amazing, award winning journalist in person. Because of the very basic information available on the notification and sign up page [...]

This is a quick reminder to  everyone that the Winter Session of classes  at Montgomery Community Media begins Monday January 14 2013. A wide range of classes are scheduled for the winter including training for contributing to the website, as well as editing, production and technical classes.  Citizen Journalism a great class, begins Tuesday Jan 15  which , [...]

Introduction to Video Basics is a two hour class covering the services and opportunities available through MCM for community members and prospective volunteers This is the “first step” in taking classes here at MCM and gaining access to the broadcast quality professional equipment. Basic terminology and theory behind video production will be covered as well [...]

The tape decks and Inscriber for Studio B are long gone and we have a new HD system in place! Are you ready to learn how to use the new SSDs and Xpression in Studio B?  Well, now is the time!  These workshops are FREE to ACTIVE CERTIFIED CG and VTR operators.   CG Workshops: [...]

Be sure to check out the Upcoming Classes and enroll now. Classes start Tuesday September 10.

Trainer Ellen Donnelly directed MCM’s  inaugural summer DV camp for middle schoolers. Within two weeks, together, eight tallented students produced, wrote and acted in the show: “Teen Point of View.”  The show will air on our channels (The Montgomery Channel 21 and Access.19 on Comcast, Verizon & RCN), our website, (mymcmedia.org) and on YouTube.com/mymcmedia. Enjoy the program here:

It’s Thursday of Week Two of DV camp, which means it end is near. It has been a long but enjoyable and educational two weeks for the kids. I’m sure they are ready for a week off before school starts again. Today, the class will continue editing and finish up the  editing of their projects.  On Friday, there will be a screening  [...]

We want to hear from you!! Please take a few moments to fill out this quick 4 question survey for Training & Volunteer Services. We are looking for ways to get ALL of our volunteers active and more involved with MCM. Your opinion is very valuable to us and your feedback is very much appreciated. [...]

The first week ended with the kids  learning the basics of reporting and how to use the cameras out in the field.  Week  2 began with the students taping outside,  to create a PSA on texting.  They got to act as well as use the cameras for shooting. In addition to shooting footage for  the PSA they [...]

Well, its been a long week for the kids and instructors but it was an educational and exciting fun filled week for all of them. Just a quick note to introduce and send a  big thanks to the people who have been busy working with the kids all week.  The Instructor is Ellen Donnelly,and her helpers were Jamie, Diego, Tim, [...]