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Join BNN and become a MediaMaker! Being a MediaMaker provides you with access to a wide range of media production options. For example, you can learn how to create your own TV program, or to produce state-of-the-art multimedia projects for the web. Facilities include professional TV studios, digital cameras, non-linear edit systems, computers, and a mobile production truck for multi-camera shoots on location.

As a nonprofit organization, BNN is strengthened by your participation. Before joining, you must attend an orientation session. Memberships are renewed annually. Checks, money orders, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.



Basic Membership:

• Do you have programming ready to be cablecast? Basic Membership will provide you with access to cablecast time on BNN's Community Access Channel 23.
• You will also receive the quarterly BNN newsletter, which will keep you up to date on BNN events and training opportunities.
• $22 annual fee

Individual Access Membership:

• Do you want to learn how to produce your own TV program? Join now and receive low-cost training in all aspects of video and multimedia production.
• After training, you can take advantage of our facilities and equipment to produce programs and multimedia projects for BNN's Community Access Channel. Production resources include a full-service TV studio, mobile production truck, digital camcorders, editing on analog and digital equipment, computers, and multimedia software.
• You will have use of the Multimedia Lab, which provides Apple and PC computers, the Internet, and training in multimedia applications.
• $66 annual fee

Youth/Senior Access Membership:

• Are you under 18 or over 65 and want to produce your own program? BNN youth and senior MediaMakers have access to TV production training and equipment, as well as the Multimedia Lab. Some restrictions apply.
• $16.50 annual fee
  
  (Fee reduction and deferred payment options for class fees over $30 are available for low-income members. Contact Eric Venezia at 617.720.2113 x24 for details and an application.)
  
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Basic Organizational Membership:

• Does your organization have a TV program of interest to the community? Organizational Basic Membership will provide you with access to cablecast time on BNN's Community Access Channel 23.
• Your membership will give your organization the opportunity to promote community events on our Community Message Board.
• You will also receive the quarterly BNN newsletter, which will keep you up to date on BNN events and training opportunities.
• $55 annual fee

Organizational Access Membership:

• Does your organization want to promote its services and provide valuable information to the community? BNN can help you produce your own TV programs to improve your visibility, and effectively communicate important information to your constituents. Your organization will receive membership privileges for up to four representatives.
• BNN offers organizations low-cost television production training and access to production equipment and facilities, including a full-service TV studio, mobile production truck, digital camcorders, editing on analog and digital equipment, and multimedia software.
• Could your organization benefit from a weekly talk show program? Boston-based or serving nonprofit community organizations and public agencies may qualify to participate in BNNLive programming on BNN's News & Information Channel. These programs are an effective, inexpensive way to use Boston cable TV to reach targeted constituencies.
• $220 annual fee
  
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