April Media Mixer

New CMCM member Barbara McVeigh screens her documentary "Racing with Copepods," created not only to teach young people how to sail, but how to speak for our oceans.   

Wednesday, April 5
7 - 8:30 PM

Marin TV Bombed!

Well, actually it was 1969 and Marin TV wasn't in existence quite yet at this building on A Street. But it is an interesting bit of history on the place we call home. A peek at the headlines of this day reveal just how crazy the world was then, a respite perhaps from the surreal days of today. Read the full article and the headlines in the attached pdf below.

A Report From Oceti Sakowin Camp in North Dakota

Standing Rock will be the topic of a presentation at the Community Media Center of Marin's Media Mixer on Wednesday, March 1 from 7 - 8:30 PM. Former mayor of San Anselmo, attorney Ford Green, will share his experience from a trip to the Oceti Sakowin camp near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, a story featured in the Marin IJ. All are welcome. Please R.S.V.P. to marinartists@hotmail.com or leave your name and contact number with Mariposa at (415) 339-1378

"New" Instructor for Camera Workshop March 16

After years honing his skills behind the camera, CMCM Station Assistant Francisco Diaz is stepping into the role of instructor, facilitating CMCM's Basic Field Camera Production workshop. Take advantage of Francisco's expertise and sign up for the next session!

Multi-Cam Class Returns April 21

Produce your field events in High Definition with CMCM's Multi-Camera Field Production workshop.

FEBRUARY MEDIA MIXER

The public is invited to a free presentation at the CMCM Media Mixer on Wednesday, February 1 from 7 to 8:30 PM.

"The Evolution of the TV Camera from Phil T. Farnsworth to the iPhone" will be the topic explored by CMCM member, video producer, director, and writer Ed Dudkowski. The multimedia presentation will include historic videos and slides along with a lecture on the invention and history of television. Come mingle and enjoy free refreshments and an informative and entertaining presentation.

Space is limited. Please make reservations at marinartists@hotmail.com or leave a message at 415-339-1378.

Heads up!

CMCM will be closed for "Maintenance Week" Friday, December 23 thru Monday, January 2. Equipment cannot be checked out or in during this time period, so plan your reservations before or after this holiday period.

Celebrate with us!

Celebrate the wonderful year we've had at CMCM on Wednesday, December 7, from 7 to 8:30 PM. Media Mixers are always free, but contributions are appreciated. Bring business cards, flyers, announcements, desserts, drinks, or salad -- we'll provide delicious Chinese food and surprise entertainment. Happy holidays!

RSVP at marinartists@hotmail.com

Fidel is Fidel - Photography & Film Documentary Exhibit

Commemorating Fidel Castro’s 90th birthday, renowned photographer and filmmaker Roberto Chile has created a traveling photo exhibition and a documentary film about the public and private persona of the Cuban hero during these later years.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT • December 1st through the 31st.

DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: All Guantanamo is Ours • December 1st, 7pm

ARTWALK RECEPTION • December 9th, 5-8 PM with "Fidel is Fidel" film at 6:15 pm.

Two issues stand in the way of a fundamental improvement in U.S.- Cuban relations: “...the blockade has to be lifted and the territory occupied by the Naval base in Guantánamo has to be returned.”

Guest Speakers: Jane Franklin, author, Cuba and the U.S. Empire: A Chronological History (2016); and Alicia Jrapko and Bill Hackwell of the International Committee for Peace, Justice, and Dignity

Marin TV - Master Control Updates

November 17, 2016 8:00 AM UPDATE

More work ahead! We brought the Community Channel 26 online last night and it is now playing out the regular program schedule. Still many tweaks to be done to encoder/scalers along the signal path to refine the image quality. We should have Channel 27/30 back to their normal schedules later today.

November 16, 2016 8:00 AM UPDATE

We worked late into the night but haven't yet brought the new system online. There will continue to be interruptions to the normal schedule throughout the day as we transfer files, test and configure the setup. Hopefully there will be a return to normal programming this evening. We appreciate your patience! Note: Live government meetings will play at their scheduled times and the Government Channel 27 remains on the same schedule as usual.

November 15, 2016 UPDATE

We are rolling over the Marin TV cable channels to new servers this afternoon. Expect some disruptions to the programming schedule as we do this. We hope to have things as close to normal as soon as possible. Tweaks and tests will continue throughout the week.