Become an SPNN Member

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WHAT DOES BEING A MEMBER LOOK LIKE?

  • SPNN's podcast studio has five professional microphones, a Broadcast Pix switcher, and three robotic cameras. You can record or live stream to our channels, YouTube, or other hosting platforms. You can record just audio or also include video. Members can use the podcast studio 4 hours per month, after that the studio is available at a charge of $50/hour.

  • Our full-sized, four-camera HD television studio is capable of broadcasting live. MORE INFO HERE

    • say something about lighting capabilities

    • for how many hours can members reserve it? what’s the charge after the limit?

  • Our two editing suites give you access to iMacs equipped with dual monitors and the full Adobe Creative Suite.

  • With a membership, you get access to a variety of equipment available for checkout. This includes HD camcorders, light kits, misc. audio equipment, and more.

    MORE INFO AND MORE DETAILED INVENTORY LIST HERE

  • Being a member means having the ability to share your program with over 52,000 Saint Paul residents that subscribe to Comcast.

MEMBER RULES

SPNN prides itself on being an open and inviting space. Anyone can become a member, regardless of identity.

To join, an individual or organization must pay an annual membership fee and agree to abide by the policies and procedures of SPNN. All content produced must be non commercial in nature, be shared with the community via SPNN channels, and have appropriate copyrights.

    • Memberships are valid for 12 months. Upon expiration, a member may opt to renew

    • Membership fees are not refundable or transferable.

    • Organizational members may be asked to furnish proof of non-profit status such as a 501(c)(3),a tax exemption certificate or group mission if community initiative or collective.

    • Failure to abide by the guidelines would result in the termination of membership.

    • All members wishing to produce programming with SPNN resources must attend an SPNN Member Orientation Session, the SPNN Intro to Community Media class.

    • Certification is given on completion of classes and/or with permission of the instructor. Different facilities and equipment types require different certifications.

    • Members must receive certification to access SPNN equipment and facilities. Certification is given on completion of classes and/or with permission of the instructor. Different facilities and equipment types require different certifications.

    • Everything you use SPNN resources for must be non-commercial and shared via SPNN channels.

SPNN MEMBERSHIP

SPNN BELIEVES IN ACCESSIBILITY, AND OUR FLEXIBLE PRICING REFLECTS THAT

LIMITED INCOME

$25

STUDENT AND SENIOR

$35

SAINT PAUL RESIDENT

$50

MINNESOTA RESIDENTS

$75

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND NON-MN RESIDENT

$150

Check out our membership handbook and frequently asked questions to make sure we’re a good fit for you, and take the Intro to SPNN class. Then sign up on Media Center Manager!

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MEMBERSHIP NOT FOR YOU?

YOU CAN STILL BENEFIT FROM OUR RESOURCES.

  • If the content you want to produce doesn’t fall within membership guidelines you can rent the space on an hourly basis for your needs.

    Check out our services tab for more information

  • You don’t have to be a member to take our classes- check out our basic and advanced classes on our events page or read more on our General Training page.

  • Check out our youth and adult programming to

    See other ways you can work with SPNN.