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In 2021, I joined the Access Sacramento board of directors to give back to an organization that helped further my career in television broadcasting. As a production assistant I had the opportunity to train and work on the Mobile Truck for Game of the Week, broadcasting high school football and basketball. This opportunity afforded me the skills to enter professional sports broadcasting. In my career I have had the privilege of working on a variety of professional sports broadcasts, airing on networks, such as NBC Sports California, CBS, Spectrum Sports, etc.
Access Sacramento is a great organization to obtain skills in both television and radio broadcasting for anyone interested in learning. I encourage any and all members of the community interested in working in broadcasting, with any range of media experience, to become a member of Access Sacramento.
If you would like to support our organization, please consider donating!
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Access Sac offers low-cost media classes and workshops, access to a media lending library, a TV studio, Radio studios, and field equipment so the community can produce shows that are important to them. We also provide a local media distribution network that includes local cable television, radio and internet outlets that are not available to the community through commercial mass media.
Our Mission
Access Sacramento lifts all voices by providing media education and local media platforms to engage the community in public dialogue and showcase creative expression.
Core Values
Access Sacramento's community empowerment mission is based on our inclusive core values.
Inclusion
We value inclusion which is why we provide media training and media distribution channels to the community in order to give access to those who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized for lack of resources.
Originality
We celebrate and encourage originality. It is this independent, unique, creative thought when shared with others enriches our community.
Diversity
We value diversity. We promote intercultural information and dialog in order to promote social empathy and to bring about a variety of ideas and solutions to communal problems, which better strengthens the community.
Localism
We value our locality, one of the most diverse counties in the country. We uplift our neighbors by capturing and archiving their creativity, their views and their actions on local media. We protect speech locally by providing free speech cable and internet distribution platforms for the community to use.
HD Mobile Studio Truck Production Class
Want to learn how to do the production jobs that a big crew does out in the field? This round-robin training gives you hands-on training so you can experience all crew positions. Priority placement for those who have attended the Access Sac TV Studio Production class. But available to anyone with video work experience who is a member.
Register before July 19. REGISTER NOW
Training Date: Saturday, July 29, 10 am – 3 pm (bring your lunch), location TBD Rain Date: Saturday., Aug 2, 10 am – 3 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 to sign up.
Lighting for Film & Studio Workshop REGISTER TODAY, ATTEND THIS WEEKEND.
(Photo still courtesy of Citizen Kane)
This 2-day workshop covers the fundamentals of lighting design and technology. Matthew Timoszyk is a professional Lighting Designer and Gaffer with over 35 years of experience in the theatre, film and television industry. He has worked on a variety of projects, including feature films, television, musicals, and commercials. He is passionate about teaching others about the art and craft of lighting. This is a comprehensive introduction to lighting design and technology, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to create effective and visually compelling lighting designs.
Instructor: Matthew Timoszyk
Member Cost: $40
Non-member Cost: $60
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of two sessions
Saturdays, June 10 & June 17, 10 am – 2 pm
Teen TV Studio Production Workshop
Learn TV studio production FREE in four sessions this summer! Small class sizes. Free to 12 lottery winners. Workshop attendees will be selected by lottery on June 9th.
Track 1: 4 classes, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1 – 4 pm
July 11, 13, 18 and 20th. of
Track 2: 4 classes, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1 – 4 pm
August 8, 10, 15, 17
Class Size: Six students per track
Age Range: For teens attending sophomore, junior or senior year in Fall 2023
Lighting for Film & Studio Workshop LIMITED SPACE LEFT!!
This 2-day workshop covers the fundamentals of lighting design and technology. The instructor, Matthew Timoszyk, is a professional Lighting Designer and Gaffer with over 35 years of experience in the theatre, film and television industry. He has worked on a variety of projects, including feature films, television, musicals, and commercials. He is passionate about teaching others about the art and craft of lighting. This is a comprehensive introduction to lighting design and technology, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to create effective and visually compelling lighting designs.
Instructor: Matthew Timoszyk
Member Cost: $40
Non-member Cost: $60
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of two sessions
Saturdays, June 10 & June 17, 10 am – 2 pm
Lighting for Film & Studio Workshop SPACES GOING FAST! HURRY!
This 2-day workshop covers the fundamentals of lighting design and technology. The first class includes an overview of lighting fixture types, followed by an intro to the basics of color temperature and DMX. Learn about the different types of light, their attributes, and the various sources of light available for different applications.
In the second workshop students delve deeper into lighting design concepts, covering topics such as contrast and style. Explore lighting people, including techniques for illuminating faces and bodies in different contexts. In addition, students learn about lighting in a studio setting.
The instructor is a professional Lighting Designer and Gaffer with over 35 years of experience in the theatre, film and television industry. He has worked on a variety of projects, including feature films, television, musicals, and commercials. He is passionate about teaching others about the art and craft of lighting. This is a comprehensive introduction to lighting design and technology, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to create effective and visually compelling lighting designs.
Instructor: Matthew Timoszyk
Member Cost: $40
Non-member Cost: $60
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of two sessions
Saturdays, June 10 & June 17, 10 am – 2 pm
