The Cortland State Television Station (CSTV) is working with different mediums in the new year, as members take their skill set to the next level.
CSTV is comprised of several majors on campus, prominently Communication Studies and Media Production. The club has been working on a broad range of projects since the beginning of the spring semester.
Aspiring photographer, William Keane, helped to produce a media day for the Cortland Dance Company on Feb 10. He was accompanied by executive board members Jake Baglio (Secretary), Taylor DeCastro (Vice President), David Garcia (Student Government Representative), and Leah Masi (Treasurer).
“The opportunity to shoot media day was an honor,” said Keane. “It was nice to gain experience in a scenario that I’ve never put myself in before, and I’m hoping to use this experience to secure more opportunities in the future with people that see my work.”
Freshman Media Production major, Jake Baglio, enjoyed participating in this hands-on production. He brought his personal camcorder and tripod to the photoshoot, which was a strong asset to the production value.
“It feels pretty great,” said Baglio. “I love behind the scenes content, and being able to produce content of my own is just an added bonus.”
Students Garica and Masi contributed to the production by using small Bluetooth microphones to be used for “Mic’d up” content. They interviewed Cortland Dance Company dancers and CSTV members.
Members of Cortland Dance Company took individual photographs, group photos, and action shots. The dancers were supported by the crew, as they used the CSTV office space for the photoshoot and they could play their own music.
“The energy is so great,” said Sequoia Soto. “I was so tired today but everyone here is making me happy, comfortable, and excited.”
Vice President of CSTV, Taylor DeCastro, is also the public relations representative for the Cortland Dance Company. She was grateful to collaborate her love of dance and media production in this fun, immersive experience.
“I started dancing when I was three years old,” said DeCastro. “I’ve also had a passion for media production starting at a young age so the fact that I was able to combine my two favorite things for this project was amazing.”
Aside from this production, CSTV has been busy working on content during their weekly meetings. The club is held every Tuesday night at 6pm in B-134 Van Hoosen, but they often use the CSTV studio in the basement of Corey Union.
On Feb 13., the club produced their first news broadcast of the semester. Anchors Juniper Lasky and Jack Carroll discussed news that occurred during the week and projects that the CSTV members were working on.
“It felt good to be a part of this production,” said Carroll. “I was a little intimidated with everyone watching but there’s always room to improve.”
Students worked with equipment in the studio such as an intercom, switchboard, and teleprompter. Advisor Ricardo Nelson was pleased with the outcome of the broadcast, and the club is looking forward to producing more in the future.
“We are looking to put CSTV on the map,” said Nelson.
All Communication Studies clubs on campus, including WSUC FM and The Dragon Chronicle, have been elevating their content over the last few years. These clubs have been more present on social media platforms, advertising around campus, and they have developed an inclusive environment for creativity.
If you are a student interested in collaborating with other peers from diverse backgrounds, consider joining the Cortland State Television Station.