What is Bedford TV?
Community access television is a resource for the community to learn to record and edit programs that interest them. Bedford TV is here to run the station, upkeep the equipment and provide training classes to the residents of Bedford.
Where is Bedford TV?
Directions to Bedford TV: From Route 128/95 take exit 31B towards Bedford (Rte 4 and 225) Follow about 3 miles into the center of Bedford. When you reach the Town Common you will be at a light. Take a left at the light onto South Road. We are the first building on your left #16. Go down the driveway to the back of the building and enter through rear door. We are on the second floor. See the map here.
What is the Community Bulletin Board? How do I get a message on the Community Bulletin Board?
The Community Bulletin Board (CBB) is a service maintained by Bedford TV for publicizing non-commercial, non-partisan notices, activities, and events of interest and / or benefit to residents of Bedford. Anyone wishing to post Bedford based notices and events on the Community Bulletin Board, please contact us at events(at)bedford.tv. Submissions can take up to a week to post; it is recommended to submit requests 3-4 weeks in advance of event. We also have a Bedford community events calendar. The link is www.bedford.tv/calendar please email events(at)bedford.tv to post an event on the community calendar
How do I get a show on Bedford TV?
Program Producer
Individuals, families, organizations and businesses of Bedford can become Bedford TV members, take training classes and produce their own shows!
Program Presenter
If you live in Bedford, you can present a show that may have been produced elsewhere. Just fill out a Program Release Form and drop the show off to Bedford TV studios.
How do I get someone to videotape my event?
The best way is to do it yourself. Bedford TV has some volunteers that might be available to help you. Our staff also cover events around town. Please contact us for more information.
Can I buy a copy of a program on Bedford TV
The cost is $10.00 per DVD. Please contact staff(at)bedford.tv
Do I have to use Bedford TV equipment and editing? What kind of equipment can I use?
If you have a camcorder or editing system at home you are welcome to use those and simply submit the final show to Bedford TV for cablecasting (on air). Shows can be submitted on Mini-DV tape or DVD. You can use any type of video or editing equipment as long as the final show is on the accepted format for submission.
What format can I submit a show on?
Shows can be submitted on Mini-DV tape or DVD.
