Submitting Content
Want to create your own show? How about have us broadcast your program? Either if you have something completed, or need help getting started on creating a show from the ground up, We can help you out.
If you want to create content but don’t know where to start, click “Starting from the ground up“. If you have video content already and want to start getting invoved with ConcordTV, click “New Producers“. If you’re currently a producer with us and want to know how to get your video to us in the best format, click “Existing Producers“.
Starting from the ground up
If you aren’t sure where to start or need some help with creating a show, Thats what we’re here for, we provide everything you need to create your own content, apart from the classes, its all entirely free to Concord Residents. There are two main methods of us helping you with this:
- We offer Training, Classes and Workshops on editing, camera, studio production, audio, proper lighting and much more. You can find out more about the classes we offer on our “Training and Classes” page. Once you’re trained on our equipment and certified, you can reserve equipment whenever works best for you. We have everything you need, from cameras to wireless microphone kits. Need a camera for a few days? No problem, we’re flexible around your needs and requirements.
- We offer a service called “Producer Support Program“. If you want to get your message out, but don’t have the tech crew to produce a high quality show, we can help you with that. All you need to do is reserve a time-slot on a scheduled producer support day, and we do the rest. For more information about the Producer Support Program, email us.
New producers
If you are a new producer to ConcordTV and would like to submit video content to be played on our Channels, Contact us and setup an orientation. Remember, to be a Producer for ConcordTV to create or air your programming, you (or your organization) must be based in Concord / Concord Resident.
If you are not a Concord resident, You can seek someone in Concord to “sponsor” your content. Your sponsor will have to attend the ConcordTV Orientation. For more info regarding sponsors, Please contact us.
If you have any additional questions about becoming a producer, Please feel free to email or call us (226-8872).
Existing producers
\If you’re an existing producer with us, and are ready to start submitting content for our channel(s), theres a few different ways to submit your content to us.
Step 1: Exporting your video
There are a few different file formats our broadcast server can accept, and if you provide a different format, we can usually encode it to a broadcast-friendly format. But please keep in mind, providing us with a non-standard format can delay our processing of the file for broadcast. For best results, we recommend sending an mp4 file at 30 fps in 1080p.
Step 2: Sending us your content
When you send us or drop off your content, please be sure to include some information, including:
- Program Name
- Episode Name (If series programming)
- Start Air Date (Optional)
- End Air Date (Optional)
Uploading Digital File
The fastest and easiest way to get your content to us is to upload it via a file sharing service. We recommend using Google Drive or Dropbox. This method yields the fastest turnaround time for us to get your content up and playing. If you need help getting started with sending us the digital file, please feel free to contact our IT Director.
Filename: Please be sure to give your file a file-name that properly identifies your program. This will ensure a faster turnaround time.
NHCCM File Sharing Server
We are a member of the NHCCM, which means we have access to their File Sharing Server (Using Telvue Connect). If you are a member of the NHCCM and your program is on their fileserver, we can easily pull it from that. Also being a member of the NHCCM Means your program has the potential to reach stations across the state (as long as your content is relevant outside of Concord).
USB Drive Drop Off/Mail
Another method is dropping off or mailing us a USB Thumb-drive with your content on it in digital format. We will hold on to your USB Drive until you can come pick it up after we have extracted the video file(s). ConcordTV is not responsible for your thumb-drive if mailed, we recommend picking up a small 4gb or 8gb USB drive for mailing.
Filename: Please be sure to give your file a file-name that properly identifies your program. This will ensure a faster turnaround time.
Mailing Address: ConcordTV, 170 Warren St, Concord NH 03301
DVD Dropoff (Not Recommended)
Another option is dropping off (or mailing) DVD(s) with your content. This method takes additional time to export your content from the DVD, and will be supported only while we still have the ability to do so. The technology to perform DVD transfers is becoming harder to come by, so we strongly suggest providing a digital file copy of your content.
If you choose to mail us your programming, Please keep in mind we cannot return your DVD, CD, or USB drive without proper return postage. We will hold onto your media for up to 60 days before recycling.