12/5/06
SCAT Member Survey Results

30 surveys or 30% returned, out of 150 sent to SCAT Members

1. How many years have you been a member? (41% )1-2 years (30%) 3-5years, (22% ) 6+ years
Activities
2. What have you done at SCAT? Check all that apply and add clarification. (Number not %)

(20 ) Took classes

Produced one or more shows…
(8 ) in the Hot Set,
(8 ) Studio,
(17 ) with field cameras

(12 ) Crewed on other people’s shows
(11 ) Used SCAT’s Internet computer

(9 ) Used the conference room for meetings
(13 ) Brought in shows for cablecast
(1 ) Exhibited art work in the Gallery
(2) read the Som. Journal for Visually Impaired
(2) Edit on computers
(1)Volunteer at SCAT
(1) admired SCAT
(1) on-camera
(1) taught class

Training
3. Do you think SCAT classes provide producers with adequate skills? (70% ) Yes (7% ) No (22% ) Don’t know

Website
5. Do you use the SCAT website? ? ( 48%) Yes ( 52%) No (0 ) Don’t know
7. Do you use the Web to blog or post your videos? ( 17%) Yes (83% ) No

Cablecasting
8. Are you satisfied with your access to Channel 3 for programming you produce or sponsor?
(63% ) Yes ( 0%) No (37% ) Not applicable Facilities and Equipment

9. Are SCAT’s studios adequate for your needs? ( 54%) Yes (12% ) No ( 36%) Not applicable

10. Is SCAT’s portable equipment adequate for your needs? (65% ) Yes (8% ) No (27% ) Not applicable

11. Are SCAT’s editing facilities adequate for your needs? ( 28%) Yes ( 11%) No ( 37%) Not applicable

Member Comments

What people are watching:
-I enjoy any program that highlights local art, music video and live musical performances
-I watch FSTV, Art Matters, and politics
-I watch Tingle TV or anything I happen to catch
-I watch Norra Gente, SCAT Loop Tape, Democracy Now
-I watch the Portuguese shows and stuff about Somerville Youth
-I enjoy watching wrestling shows, music shows and stuff by kids
-I watch shows I produce
-I like to see cooking shows, track meets
-I enjoy watching Dead Air Live, Nickersons Poems, Dr. Rabies
-Like to see city government proceedings, docs
-I would like to see less singing, more poems, short stories, discover stuff
-Programs are divers, want more classical programming from archives
-I don’t have cable so I don’t watch SCAT
General Comments
-I own a camera
-I read the flyer instead of using the website
-SCAT programming is plenty diverse, station wins awards, good job
-I haven’t gotten an email update in a while
-Scat and Channel 3 has been an incredible launching platform for my artistic projects
-I look forward to hearing the answers of others to the question of how we can better inform Somerville residents about opportunities at SCAT
-As a member of the board I understand classes continue to fill but I am not up to date on skills required
-None of the classes SCAT offers are good
Website
-I use the web to check on TV shows
-Programming page needs to be cleaned
-Offer website links on storyboarding, tip of the day, editing
-I use the website to check course offerings
-I use the web to check on programming and see directions
-Website needs more pictures, clips, links, program and producer spotlights
-I use the website for basic info
-Website needs to be more useful, list emails, active website links and contact numbers of members, online sign up forms for checking out equipment, use of studio, HOT set and volunteering
What else SCAT can do
-A SCAT update show, monthly studio show featuring staff discussing what is new
-Need more hard drives, community involvement
-Like to see better visually constructed programs, a street cam
-Place an ad in the newspaper to inform people
-Offer free home movies to DVD transfer if broadcasted
-Demystify the process, show someone joining
_Offer class on webstreaming video, greenscreen
-Classes need to be more hands on
-I would like to see meetings on Channel 3
-Offer classes on how to create a narrative, FCP
-Like to see a short film program – narrative docs, animation, monthly showcase of local talent
-Host an expo, give a tour of SCAT
-Offer audio classes
-Offer day classes
-Offer class on beginning camera, flash, how to use audio patch board
-Could SCAT feature a video of the month on the site?
-Offer classes in studio and non-linear editing
-Need resources available for people with disabilities, seniors, day classes and music video training
-Need more programs from youth and different ethnicities
-For outreach, advertise at the high schools and public places
-More community discussions and programming for/by nearby college students
-Live simulcast, separate news channel
Equipment/Facilities
-I would be thrilled if the 24p technology replaced the Sony
-Audio equipment not good for JoJo’s Dreamcart
-SCAT needs better CG software
-Portable equipment, dead batteries, broken tripod, bad camera
-Wish HOTSET show went on without difficulty, but mostly my fault
-Facilities used to be neater, the cabinet and set pieces sometimes disorganized, overall in good shape
-Replace speakers in the studio
-Studio needs more lighting equipment, a black wood floor
-I own editing software but need access on rare occasions
-The cameras are great, but need new tripods
-With the upgrade to G5’s and FCP editing, SCAT is fully up to date for serious editors
-Tripods are a bit dismal