PSA

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Do I have to memorize my script?

: No, we will have a teleprompter available for you to read your script from a screen as your PSA is recorded.

Q. Where and when will my PSA be shown?

: All the Free PSA's will be recorded on April 23, 2010 at the MCTV15 media production studio located at the College of the Siskiyous in Weed, CA and will air on Channel 15 on the internet over the next few months at yet to be determined times.

Q. Can I decline to have my PSA shown on TV after it is made?

: Yes, providing you pay for the production for your PSA.
: The Free PSA is intended to help both of our organizations provide value to our community. The intent is to have your PSA cablecast on MCTV15, we would prefer you not decline to complete our offer.

Q. Can I review my PSA before it is aired?

: Yes, your PSA will be available for review by the end of May 2010. The PSA's will be scheduled for airing in Mid June 2010.

Q. How long will it take to make my PSA?

: Your appointment time at the studio will be 30 minutes long, an orientation period for grounding and practice, and then recording time when we will record several "takes". All the PSA's will be completed within one month of the production date.

Q. Can I have a "do over?"

: Yes, you can do a number of "do overs" during your Free PSA day appointment. There will be a production fee, if you want to a "do over" at a later date.

Q. What if I mess up during the recording of my PSA?

: We have 15 minutes to record multiple versions of your PSA in order to capture your best performance.

Q. Will I have more than one chance to record my message?

: Yes, as many as it takes to get a great recording during your 15 minute appointment.

Q. Can I schedule another session for a PSA?

Q.. When, where and how frequently will it air.
The PSA Show will air 6 AM on Sat and Sun
12 noon and 8:30 pm 7 days a week

Q. Who can see it?
Northland subscribers in south county

Q. How often does SMC offer this service?

: This is the first time SMC has offered a free PSA Day. We plan to offer an annual Free PSA day opportunity to our member organizations. Additional fee based opportunities are planned for the months to come.

Q. How do I get a copy of my PSA?

Q. How can I get my PSA to go up on my organization's website?

: For a small fee SMC can upload your PSA to YouTube. From there it can be embedded on your organization's website.

Q. Can we have two people appear in the PSA?

: No, our Free PSA Day templates have been prepared to accommodate only one person. Fee based PSA's have more flexibility for additional production elements.

Q. Can our organization website be shown on the PSA?

: Yes, you can grab a screen shot of your website and save it as a graphic. Upload the graphic to your client page and it can then be used in your PSA.

Q. What else can be included in the PSA?

: Your organization's logo, graphics and photos are the main visual elements that will be placed into your PSA. Names, addresses, website addresses, dates and telephone numbers can be displayed as text any where on the screen during the PSA.