Porter Square Neighbors Association

A card for Colin created on Wordle.net - thanks for everything Colin. And best of luck in school and in everything!
norah and the media lab folk!

CCTV is looking for an organized, reliable, and friendly individual with Spanish language skills to help oversee computerCENTRAL during our Wednesday afternoon Tutorial for Non-English Speakers. These drop-in hours mostly help Spanish speakers overcome the linguistic barriers in learning computer technologies by providing instruction in their native languages. CCTV staff will attempt to accommodate other languages whenever possible.

A sincere interest in helping people use computers is required, as is sensitivity to the needs and concerns of those new to computers. Must feel comfortable working with a non-profit organization with a diverse constituency.

Interns receive free CCTV Access Membership, which includes media production training and equipment and facility use.

Details & Benefits
• Work 3 hours per week for up to 4 months
• Receive free membership to CCTV
• Take free classes for the duration of the internship
• Production opportunities available
• College credit possible
• Network with the local video production community
• Get valuable teaching experience.

Available Shift
Must be available during the following lab shift:
• Wednesdays, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of both MAC and PC computers is required.

How To Apply:
Please send a copy of your resume and 2 references to Nicole Belanger, email to: nicole(AT)cctvcambridge.org, fax to: 617-661-6927, or mail to: Cambridge Community Television, 675 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139.

?Interactive tutorials introduce students to Photoshop’s work area, tools, palettes, and functions. In session #2, the instructor helps students as they experiment with creating and modifying images. This course gives those with no prior Photoshop experience a basic foundation for continued exploration on their own.Dates:

• Tue, 8/10/2010 6:00 PM
• Tue, 8/17/2010 6:00 PM

This course is offered by Cambridge Community Television, in Cambridge, MA. Dates, times and curriculum is subject to change, and enrollment may require membership. To inquire or register for this course, please contact CCTV directly by phone: 617-661-6900

Learn how to produce a documentary by working as part of a documentary team with your classmates. The documentary produced in this class will be featured on CCTV’s Cambridge Media Map. Learn about all the different stages of production and equipment that you will need to make your very own documentary. This class will certify Access Members to checkout CCTV camcorders and reserve CCTV edit suites.Dates:

• Mon, 8/9/2010 6:00 PM
• Wed, 8/11/2010 6:00 PM
• Mon, 8/16/2010 6:00 PM
• Wed, 8/18/2010 6:00 PM
• Mon, 8/23/2010 6:00 PM
• Wed, 8/25/2010 6:00 PM

This course is offered by Cambridge Community Television, in Cambridge, MA. Dates, times and curriculum is subject to change, and enrollment may require membership. To inquire or register for this course, please contact CCTV directly by phone: 617-661-6900

Ever wonder how the weatherman can stand in front of the world? In this two-session class you will learn how to set up a chroma key studio, edit out the background in FCP, and finally insert a still or video background of your choice. Students will have created their own single shot chroma keyed scenes by the end of this class. The sky is an option, but not the limit!Dates:

• Wed, 8/4/2010 6:00 PM
• Thu, 8/5/2010 6:00 PM

This course is offered by Cambridge Community Television, in Cambridge, MA. Dates, times and curriculum is subject to change, and enrollment may require membership. To inquire or register for this course, please contact CCTV directly by phone: 617-661-6900

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CCTV is looking for three organized, reliable, and friendly individuals to help oversee computerCENTRAL during drop-in hours.

A sincere interest in helping people use computers is required, as is sensitivity to the needs and concerns of those new to computers. Must feel comfortable working with a non-profit organization with a diverse constituency.

Details & Benefits

* Work 2-3 hours per week for up to 4 months
* Receive free membership to CCTV
* Take free classes for the duration of the internship
* Production opportunities available
* College credit possible
* Network with the local video production community
* Get valuable teaching experience.

Available Shifts

* Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
* Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
* Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Qualifications

Knowledge of both MAC and PC computers is required.

To Apply

Please email a copy of your resume and two references to Nicole Belanger at nicole(AT)cctvcambridge(DOT)org, or drop off at CCTV at 675 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139.

(Photo above by lietk12, available under a Creative Commons license)

• computerCENTRAL: Public Lab

Hello! My name is Nicole Belanger, the new Community Media & Technology Coordinator at CCTV.

I will be facilitating the computerCENTRAL and NeighborMedia programs, continuing CCTV's work building community through access to media tools here in Cambridge. I am thrilled and honored to be here collaborating with the talented community producers, staff, and community members who make CCTV thrive.

This blog will serve as a place to highlight some of CCTV's work and programs. I hope it can also be a place for conversations about community media and technology innovation. Can't wait to chat, share ideas, and hear from you.

On May 10, 2010, Peter Alden www.PeterAldenWildlife.com took a group of people to see a little known Great Blue Heron rookery in Eastern Mass. This was sponsored by Manomet Conservation Center www.manomet.com and videotaped by Ernie Sarro on his Nature Sense series www.TheExpertSeries.TV John Harrison of Medford Wildlife Watch took the photos http://blogs.wickedlocal.com/wildlife/

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CCTV is looking for two organized, reliable, and friendly individuals with media production experience to help oversee computerCENTRAL, CCTV's computer lab during our Media Lab & Edit Help hours for CCTV Access Members with Open Production Contracts.

A sincere interest in helping people use computers is required, as is sensitivity to the needs and concerns of those new to media production software. Must feel comfortable working with a non-profit organization with a diverse constituency.

Details & Benefits:
* Work 3 hours per week for up to 4 months
* Receive free membership to CCTV
* Take free classes for the duration of the internship
* Production opportunities available
* College credit possible
* Network with the local video production community
* Get valuable teaching experience

Available Shift:
* Thursday (Media Lab) - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
* Thursday (Edit Help) - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Qualifications:
* Required: Knowledge of MAC computers
* Preferred, but not required: Experience with Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Compressor, Photoshop CS4 and Dreamweaver CS4.

How To Apply:
Please send a copy of your resume and 2 references to Nicole Belanger at nicole@cctvcambridge.org, fax to 617-661-6927, or mail to Cambridge Community Television, 675 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139.

(Photo above by Inju available under a Creative Commons license)

• computerCENTRAL: Public Lab

Over the past two years, I've been compiling links to social media resources from around the web. Here's my list that features content from a number of sites, including , Mashable, Engadget. I've also included a link to my bookmarks at Delicious.com. I hope you find them useful. Please share your own links in the comments section at the bottom of the post.

2009

* 5 steps to a successful social media strategy
* 5 Tips for Optimizing Your Brand’s Facebook Presence
* HOW TO: Manage Multiple Social Media Profiles
* 10 Marketing Realities Nonprofits Need to Accept to Succeed
* Social Media Tracking Tools
* Why Organizational Simplicity Is Key To Social Media Strategy Success

2010

* Social media for nonprofits: Where to start?
* 21 Essential Social Media Resources You May Have Missed
* How-to: Effectively manage your Facebook privacy settings with three simple lists
* Social Media Nonprofit Benchmarks

Delicious.com

* Colin Rhinesmith's socialmedia Bookmarks

• Technology Resources for Cambridge Nonprofits

Over the past two years, I've been compiling links to social media resources from around the web. Here's my list that features content from a number of sites, including Socialbrite, Mashable, and Engadget. I've also included a link to my bookmarks at Delicious.com. I hope you find them useful. Please share your own links in the comments section at the bottom of the post.

2009

* 5 steps to a successful social media strategy
* 5 Tips for Optimizing Your Brand’s Facebook Presence
* HOW TO: Manage Multiple Social Media Profiles
* 10 Marketing Realities Nonprofits Need to Accept to Succeed
* Social Media Tracking Tools
* Why Organizational Simplicity Is Key To Social Media Strategy Success

2010

* Social media for nonprofits: Where to start?
* 21 Essential Social Media Resources You May Have Missed
* How-to: Effectively manage your Facebook privacy settings with three simple lists
* Social Media Nonprofit Benchmarks

Delicious.com

* Colin Rhinesmith's socialmedia Bookmarks

• Technology Resources for Cambridge Nonprofits