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G. Lee Gordon · July 8th, 2009, 10:34 AM

So I don't sound like a total idiot when I approach a station. What is the proper protocol / etiquette to get a stations specs for broadcast? Who/What department is the proper person to contact?

Ben Longden · July 9th, 2009, 04:47 AM

Try the chief cameraman or the chief engineer..

Ben

Ervin Farkas · July 9th, 2009, 10:57 AM

Normally, anyone working in Master Control should be able to give you that info.

Some stations have it on their website.

Kevin McKendree · July 12th, 2009, 02:13 AM

I would call up and let them know about your project and that you would require broadcasting specs. Anyone working Master Control should if not I would try the Chief Engineer.

Jim Snow · July 13th, 2009, 11:33 AM

You will give yourself more latitude if you try to find out what they will accept as well as what they prefer. They usually have some latitude depending on what the footage is for.

David Barnett · July 15th, 2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G. Lee Gordon

So I don't sound like a total idiot when I approach a station. What is the proper protocol / etiquette to get a stations specs for broadcast? Who/What department is the proper person to contact?

Are you sending in a commercial to them? If so, the sales team should be able to obtain that.

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Ben Longden Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Echuca, Victoria, Australiamate Posts: 179	Try the chief cameraman or the chief engineer.. Ben

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Kevin McKendree New Boot Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 15	I would call up and let them know about your project and that you would require broadcasting specs. Anyone working Master Control should if not I would try the Chief Engineer.

July 13th, 2009, 11:33 AM	#5
Jim Snow Trustee Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,104	You will give yourself more latitude if you try to find out what they will accept as well as what they prefer. They usually have some latitude depending on what the footage is for.