====== Channel Play Guidelines ======


==== GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNITY CHANNEL VIDEOS (993) ====

To play on the Community Channel, Videos must pass this muster:
  - **Frame Size:** 640x480 or 720x540 (square pixel, 4:3) OR 1920x1080, Center Cut video frame (16:9)
  - **File Format:** MPG-2
  - **Camera Framing:** Steady shot, Not overly shaky video, Main subjects are within the frame, Main subject is in focus, Color balance makes sense for the shot.
  - **Audio:** Voices, Voice Overs, Music is within -6 to -12 dB. Audio is the same on both channels – MONO.

Programs to play on the Community Channel, **MUST BE RECEIVED** by Chippewa Valley Community Television NO LESS THAN 96 hours (4 days) before play date/time of program.

==== GUIDELINES FOR GOVERNMENT CHANNEL VIDEOS (994) ====

To play on the Government Channel, Videos must pass this muster:
    - **MUST BE SHOT BY VALLEY MEDIA WORKS | CHIPPEWA VALLEY COMMUNITY TELEVISION EMPLOYEE.**
    - **Audio:** Voices, Voice Overs, Music is within -6 to -12 dB. Audio is the same on both channels – MONO. No pops, hums, buzzes, or bugs in the audio – MUST BE CLEAN, and able to understand clearly. Clear Audio Voice Over at front and end of program stating what the program is.
    - **Color:** Subjects must be appropriate color for video. Background must be appropriate color. WHITE BALANCE/BLACK BALANCE SETTING MUST MATCH.
    - **Editing:** Straight Cuts, Dissolves – Only when Necessary, No Wipes, No extra effects
    - **Graphics:** Lower third identifying program – throughout entire program. Graphic identifying cvctv.org throughout entire program. Front and End slates – Full Screen
    - **File Format:** 
      - MPG-2 (for station play) **AND** H.264 (for online play). 
      - 720x540 (4:3) (For Station Play). **AND** 1280x720 (16:9) (Center cut) (For online play).
    - **Camera Framing:** Use Tripod or Steadicam.