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    Erie’s CAM is looking for local bands for live video media production training

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    Erie has a diverse music scene with local bands of many genres trying to make a name for themselves.

    To help local music exposure, Community Access Media, or CAM, at 142. W. 12th St. is offering a one-hour live video show opportunity that will support their new member orientation program called CAM Jam.

    CAM Jam is the studio’s monthly orientation process required for new members to learn the ins and outs of the technology. These courses take place every first Thursday of the month at 17.00

    “I think the CAM Jam is a great introduction to what we do,” said Patrick Miller, CAM’s executive director. “One of my favorite parts is that we invite community members to come and operate the camera. We also enjoy people coming into the studio and volunteering to mix audio, learn about directing a live show. It’s a great way to get people involved and teach some skills that can be transferred to personal things like “I want to do a podcast but I’m not sure how or I don’t want to invest in all the equipment.” It’s a great way to get in and try it out.”

    What do CAM Jam members get?

    When new members join CAM, they pay a membership fee of $60 per year, which gives them access to several courses, which will then give them full access to equipment and studios. Members may also take equipment outside the studio for work.

    “Anytime during those 12 months that you’ve paid for your membership, you can reserve our equipment to take out into the community,” Miller said. “You can use cameras if you want to take photos, use video cameras to film.

    “You can use our editing spaces, we have a full premiere suite for members to edit, we have three different podcast spaces available where you can come in, bring in guests for interviews, host the show and help you edit. We can give you advice on uploading and hosting, but try to democratize media as much as you can.”

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    Bands “learn to play a camera”

    To help new members learn how to use video cameras and operate live streams, CAM welcomes local musical performers into the studio to perform live. The performances are taped over the course of a one-hour set, where it will also be streamed CAM channel on cable or streaming apps, Facebook page and YouTube channel. Bands also receive a fully produced and edited copy of their live concert video.

    The CAM Jam program started in 2023 had more than 50 episodes. Bands from the area, including melodic metal and rock bands Eden on fire and Nancy Boysa local three-piece covering music from the late 90s, appeared.

    “We’ve featured everything from Christian acts to R&B acts to hip-hop acts,” Miller said. “We fully represent the entire music scene in the city.”

    “It’s a great way to expose yourself to this type of experience,” said Amy Gould of Eden on Fire. “You have people behind a camera and that’s really all you have, and the other part of it is learning how to play with a camera. We had to learn to look where the red dot was to see which camera was active. I feel like it’s a really good learning experience and if you want to get a high quality free video, it’s a great opportunity for bands because it’s expensive for bands to get videos.”

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    How to get involved in CAM Jam

    For troops wishing to experience the CAM orientation process, please get in touch [email protected].

    Anyone who wants to improve their media skills and become a member of CAM can register for orientation at camerie.org/cam-jam. Classes take place every first Thursday of the month, starting at 5:00 p.m

    Contact Nicholas Sorensen at [email protected].

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