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"How To" for Producers

Here are a few standard procedures Producers will use frequently, along with links to the necessary forms.

 

Submit a Single Program for Cablecasting

  1. In order to submit a program to be cablecast on Up North 2, you must be a registered Up North 2 Producer.
  2. Fill out an Up North 2 Airtime Request Form (paper copies are available at LIAA).
  3. Bring your program on DVD, miniDV tape, or digital media to LIAA with the completed form.

 

Submit a Series Program for Cablecasting

  1. In order to submit a program to be cablecast on Up North 2, you must be a registered Up North 2 Producer.
  2. Fill out an Up North 2 Series Program Agreement and an Airtime Request Form.
  3. Bring a minimum of 3 completed series episodes on DVD, miniDV tape, or digital media to LIAA with the form.
  4. Deliver each remaining episode of your series at least one week prior to each air date.

 

Make an Equipment Reservation

  1. In order to check out equipment from Up North 2, you must be a certified Up North 2 Field Producer.
  2. Determine a name for your project. You must identify your project to Up North 2 staff to check out equipment.
  3. Call 231-929-3696 week days between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm, or email stationmanager@liaa.org, with the following information: Name of Project, Equipment Required, Check Out Date (Monday, Wednesday or Friday only), Return Date.
  4. Up North 2 staff will have your equipment ready for you on the requested Check Out Date.

 

Check Out Production Equipment

  1. In order to check out equipment from Up North 2, you must be a certified Up North 2 Field Producer.
  2. Come to LIAA between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm on the Monday, Wednesday or Friday on which you reserved the equipment. If you did not make a reservation, you may walk in during the check out hours, but we cannot guarantee that the equipment you need will be available.
  3. You will have to sign an Equipment Check Out Form (available at LIAA) when you pick up the equipment (Note: A parent or guardian must co-sign for applicants under 18).

 

Make a Studio Time Reservation

  1. In order to use the studio, you must be a certified Up North 2 Studio Producer.
  2. Determine a name for your project. You must identify your project to Up North 2 staff to make a studio reservation.
  3. Call 231-929-3696 week days between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm, or email stationmanager@liaa.org, with the following information: Name of Project, Equipment Required, Reservation Date(s) and Time(s).
  4. Up North 2 staff will add your reservation to the Studio Calendar and have the studio ready for you.
This page last updated on 9/5/2008.

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