Exciting Days
May 13th and 14th
Crowne Plaza - Edison, NJ
Get to know our Organizational members and Vendors and see the latest in technology
Expand your knowledge and learn new skills
Meet with others in the industry and share tips and programing
Exhibit Hall closed 12:30pm - 2pm - LUNCH
DeSisti
Lighting a Two-Person Interview with Two Lights For producers working with limited time, crew, and budgets, achieving professional-looking interviews can seem like a challenge. In this presentation, weāll demonstrate how to light a two-person interview with just two affordable lights using the technique of cross-keying. By utilizing DeSistiās SoftLED1-LITE-VW+RGB lights, softboxes, lightweight stands with gobo arms, and a bounce card, youāll learn how to create a balanced, flattering look in minimal timeāperfect for solo operators or small crews. This practical approach is tailored for PEG access producers who need efficient, high-quality results without relying on a large setup or significant equipment investment. Whether youāre shooting in a studio or on location, this session will give you the tools to light interviews effectively and professionally, all while saving time and resources.
Switchboard
Strengthen Your Connections with the Community. Meeting citizens on the platforms they are currently consuming content is the name of the game. Itās all about connecting with your audience where they already are. Weād like to show you just how simple and effective it can be to achieve this without disrupting your current workflow or processes.
Cologna Productions-
Cologna Productions, a proud JAG supporter, is excited to share creative solutions for professional, budget-friendly PEG station productions. See how we use cinematic lenses, wireless multicamera setups, compact drones, 360-degree cameras, and stabilized smartphones to achieve high-quality results. Stop by to explore cost-effective workarounds and learn how our consulting services can support your next project with expert guidance.
See why the are once again calling New Jersey the Hollywood of the east. NJ Film Commission Representatives along with Film Studio Representatives will discuss the boom of Studios and production in New Jersey, how your town can benefit and what role your Access Station can play.
TelVue
AI & Automation For Government Meeting Broadcast Workflows and Accessibility See the latest AI & Automation innovations from TelVue to help you save time, increase accessibility, and expand viewership for your government meetings and broadcast channels. Find out how AI unlocks fully automated meeting & sports summaries, indexing, agenda generation, multi-language captioning, and WCAG compliance. Learn about the latest workflows to reach more viewers on social media, OTT, and mobile, including automatic YouTube uploads
LiveU
Drone as First Responders (DFR): How LiveU Powers Reliable Connectivity at Every Stage The way we think about emergency response is changing. For decades, the model remained largely the same: first, responders would be notified of an incident, then they would travel to the scene, assess the situation, formulate a plan, and finally take action. Every step took time, and decisions were often made without a clear picture of what awaited them. Drones, once a novelty, are now integral to a new approach to public safetyāDrone as First Responder (DFR). With DFR, that traditional sequence is transformed. Drones can arrive on the scene in minutesāoften faster than ground unitsādelivering real-time visual intelligence before first responders even arrive. This allows teams to start assessing the incident and formulating a response plan while en route, effectively collapsing the time between notification and action. Join LiveU to learn how IP video and drones keep DFR programs connected with uninterrupted visual intelligence. We will explain the value, show the workflow, and share in the field case examples of how the joint solution increased speed to response and operational performance, improved outcomes and enhanced safety ā simply, securely and reliably.
Varto Technologies
AV Networking for PEG: Designing a Reliable Production Backbone Learn how to build a dedicated, scalable AV over IP network that supports everything from town meetings to multi-camera field events. Weāll walk through real-world designs and tools that simplify routing, switching, and remote control so you can future-proof your station without overhauling your infrastructure.
Emmy and Pebody Award Winning Documentary producer George Roy will share his thoughts on the process of getting a documentary produced, He will cover everything from conceiving a viable project, committing your thoughts to paper, and targeting your pitch. Then he will explain his thought process as to how to organize, shoot, and edit your project with an emphasis on the storytelling process.
This session will show you ways to make your local leaders aware of the importance of the work of your station, how to market the value to them and how to make your residents aware of everything you are doing and where/how to watch the channel.
Have you ever felt uncomfortable getting ready to do an interview? We will discuss what professionals do to prepare for an interview, ask the correct questions to get more than a yes or no answer, and the art of listening during an interview.
With the ADA Title II timeline shifting, many teams are using this time to plan, but audio descriptions remain one of the biggest gaps in meeting WCAG 2.1AA requirements for video. Do archived meetings need to be addressed? How do platforms like YouTube or Facebook factor in? And where does WCAG 2.1 AA apply to government video? We will go over everything from A to Z to help you prepare for the new deadlines.
Join a panel of Industry professionals, lawyers and BPU Members and Cable Company Representatives we discuss cable franchising in New Jersey, PEG Access and what is on the horizon for both.
Learn about different production techniques that stations are using to take their programming to the next level. Whether you are a one-man operation or a crew of 10 plus, we will discuss different tools and processes you can use to enhance your current productions and take it to the next level.
Award winning journalist
Supervisor of Woodbridge TV
Partner/Attorney
Documentary Filmmaker
External Relations Chair
Managing Partner/Executive Producer
TelVue Cooperation
Varto Technologies
Planet Network
LiveU
DeSisti
Switchboard
My Casebuilder
McComm
Sony
Panasonic
Blackmagic Design
Teris Tripods
Vizrt- Tricaster
NJ Motion Picture & TV Commission
Datavideo
CueScript
Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK)
CanonĀ
Swit
John B. Anthony
Clear-Com
Allen Heath
B&H Video
Clear-Com