Our final television production of the summer

Bordentown, NJ — Youth from the Trenton YMCA completed a live taping at Riverview Studios of original segments they created in the Beyond Expectations Television Production (BETV) Program. Students are members of the Leaders In Training and Pathfinders programs which help prepare middle school youth (ages 12-15) for the challenges of leadership. 

In addition to working as talent on the set, students served on the crew as Camera Operators, Floor Managers, Audio Assistants, and Audio Mixers in the control room.

 

On campus with The College of New Jersey

July 22 — Through a collaboration with The College of New Jersey, students from the Beyond Expectations Television Production Program had the unique opportunity to receive their workshop training in a college classroom, participate in a campus tour, and interact with scholars from the Bonner Center for Civic and Community Engagement.

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An ideal collaboration with The First Tee of Greater Trenton

Saturday, July 6 — Students from Beyond Expectations and The First Tee of Greater Trenton teamed up this summer to prepare for an original segment produced at a local television studio.

Jeffrey Hughes, board president, provides information about the Junior Course Reporters program and Michael DiMeglio, program director, shares details about the organization's approach to life skills.

Journalism tips and tricks of the trade

June 22 - Dani Dixon of Los Angeles based Tumble Creek Press, independent publisher of comic books, trade paperbacks and graphic novels, including the comic book series “13” and Linda Shockley, deputy director of the Dow Jones News Fund Foundation shared their expertise in the areas of writing and journalism. They emphasized the importance of quality and accuracy when bringing a story to life - even in the realm of social media. 

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Exploring audio production

June 29 - Danielle Lewis, Audio Engineer who works with recording artists on concerts, festivals, as well as corporate, film, and studio productions, facilitated a workshop on sound waves, pitch, and volume. Students received hands-on instruction working with basic elements of a sound amplification system (microphone, cables, speakers, and audio mixer).