General
LMC Media's cable TV channels are available to any resident, student, agent of a business, representative of an institution, government agency, service organization, or non-profit agency of Larchmont and Mamaroneck.
Use of LMC Media's facilities and equipment are restricted to members in good standing of LMC Media. See membership guidelines for studio, editing, and portable equipment use and limitations.
LMC Media requires all new Producers, Co-Producers, and volunteers to attend an orientation, as well as production training classes, if necessary.
Facilities and equipment are reserved on a first come first serve basis, up to one month in advance. For example: on October 1st our book opens for November dates, November 1st you can start booking December dates, etc.
Producers may book additional edit, studio, and equipment reservations on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of LMC staff. Additional production time may be granted by the Executive Director on a case by case basis
Cancellation of any reservation of equipment or facility use should be made at least 24 hours in advance of the reservation. If you cancel a booking with less than 24 hours' notice, there's a $20 fee.
Studio
Studio bookings have a 1 hour max time. Bookings longer than 1 hour may be approved, ona case by case basis, by LMC Media staff. Additional Studio time can be rented.
All materials (graphics and images) must be provided in advance, no LMC Media Staff will be done to recorded programs. Audio or video files will be returned to the producer after the recording.
The studio must be returned to its original condition at the conclusion of its use. At least 15 minutes at the end of each reservation should be reserved for cleaning-up. No drinking, eating, vaping, or smoking in the studios or editing suites is permitted. Producers may have food and drink in designated areas for the crew.
Portable Equipment
Portable equipment can be reserved for 48 hours, (Reservations on a Friday extend through Monday)
Members can reserve portable equipment two times a month.
All portable equipment must be picked up and returned at a time-specific appointment. Upon return of the equipment, the Producer must demonstrate that it is in proper working order.
Late equipment returns are subject to a fine of 10% of the value of the reserved equipment. After 2 incidents, the Producer or Co-Producer will be suspended from reserving equipment for 1 month. Further incidents may result in longer suspensions at the discretion of LMC Media. Excessively late returns or equipment damage may incur a fee up to the full cost of the reserved equipment. If equipment cannot be returned at the expected time, please contact LMC Media as soon as possible so accommodations can be made to not disrupt other reservations.
Editing
Members can reserve editing stations two times a month.
Program Play / Publication
Shows produced using LMC Media studios or portable equipment must be telecast on our channels within 3 months of completion, except for special projects or rental agreements approved by the Executive Director.
LMC Media is not responsible for archiving the Producer's program.