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experimental internet streaming television station. A group of volunteers
help construct and maintain equipment, write scripts, direct productions
and administer the stations affairs.
We also encompass www.glendaledailyplanet.com
If you have talent in these, or any other broadcast areas - or just an
urge to learn - JOIN US!
We are always looking for old cast off broadcast studio equipment, and
our team will take the time to refurbish it and press it into use.
KKAT-TV administration offices are located in the same facility as the Southwest
Museum of Engineering, Communications and Computation - which means there
are plenty of historical television and video related items on display
there!
Want to Learn? Start here.... |
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Television
Production
A
Free, Interactive Course
in Studio and Field Production
by Ron Whittaker, Ph.D.
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These materials
contain more than 800 color illustrations.
CyberCollege®
and InternetCampus® are registered trademarks. ~ © 1996 -
2005, All Rights Reservedc
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KKAT-IPTV and Glendale Daily Planet at the 2007
Fiesta Bowl
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Ed Sharpe-
Glendale Daily Planet, Mayor Elaine Scruggs- Glendale Arizona and
Youssef Ibrahim- banquet manager Renaissance Hotel and Spa
Glendale Arizona (c)Photo
by Bette Sharpe
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Al McCoy and Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV
Reporter Ed Sharpe
(Glendale
Arizona-November 14, 2007) The
city of
Glendale
and Sanderson Ford honored legendary sports broadcaster
Al McCoy, the Voice of the Phoenix Suns, for receiving the
prestigious 2007 Curt Gowdy Media Award, which
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"WIRELESS
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With weapons of mass
wireless connection!
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Click
here to see the Ed Sharpe with "Panasonic V3 Red Video Camera"
lead in with music!
Ed Sharpe with the Sony ED-Beta camera
 
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system
of government and our way of life depend on an informed public. The
degree to which the voting public is denied information is the degree to
which it is vulnerable to the duplicity of self-serving individuals.
Recognizing this fact, our courts have been quick to protect the news
media's rights to gather and disseminate information. - Video
Field Production -- by Ron Whittaker |
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| Business briefs (From
Arizona Republic)
Jul. 26, 2006 12:00 AM
30-minute video wins 2 awards for CouryGraph Productions
Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions have won two 2006 Aegis Awards
for a 30-minute video produced for KKAT Streaming TV/Glendale Daily
Planet. The awards recognize outstanding video productions and
non-network TV commercials.
Introduction of Cabela's and Partnership with the City of
Glendale Arizona was honored in the events and the television
news categories by a panel of judges representing industry
professionals from around the country.
The program is available at www.glendaledailyplanet.com.
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The
Glendale Star
June
22, 2006 - B5
Local
Internet Video News Company Wins Telly
Ed
Sharpe director of CouryGraph Productions, who oversees The Glendale Daily
Planet - KKAT Streaming TV, Glendale's homegrown Internet video news
source, received the Bronze Telly Award as recognition of his
programming.
The
Telly Award honors outstanding local, regional and national cable TV commercials
and programs, as well as video and film productions. The award
organization annually showcases the best work of advertising agencies,
production companies, television stations, cable operators and corporate
video departments.
Sharpe
and CouryGraph Productions received the Bronze Award for a 14minute
movie documenting The Glendale Fire Department Safety House. Glendale
Fire Department Volunteer Dennis Davis, who teaches the fire safety
class involving this vehicle, was the subject of the video.
The
Telly Awards receives in excess of 12,000 entries each year from 50
states and foreign countries.
"It
is honor to receive a highly respected national award for work in
publicizing events that take place in the city of Glendale," Sharpe
said. "The Telly awards highlight the high standards of excellence we
wish to achieve. In addition, it is our wish to provide our viewership
with information they can trust and enjoy."
The
Glendale Fire Department Safety House trailer was purchased with a FEMA
Grant and provides realistic training for youth and adults on escape
tactics from burning structures. Dennis Davis, Glendale Fire Department
volunteer and class teacher, travels around the city to schools and adult
centers introducing and refreshing people on the wisdom of fire safety.
This unique training aid is often on display at city events. In
addition, earlier this year,
The
Glendale Daily Planet was the recipient of a bronze Millennium Award, and
CouryGraph Productions netted a silver Millennium award for a movie on
Glendale Gaslight Inn.
The
work of CouryGraph Productions and other participative community
journalists may be viewed 24 hours a day, seven days a week at www.glendaledailyplanet.com.
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Glendale AZ - CouryGraph
Productions Walks Off With A TELLY Award For The News
Video "Grand Avenue Underpass Dedication"
Glendale AZ - Ed Sharpe and
CouryGraph Productions was the proud recipient of a
Bronze TELLY award for a 20-minute video produced
"Grand Avenue Underpass Dedication" for KKAT-TV/
Glendale Daily Planet.
Glendale, AZ, March 29, 2007 --(PR.COM)--
Glendale Arizona CouryGraph Productions Walks Off With
A TELLY Award For The News Video "Grand Avenue
Underpass Dedication"
Glendale, AZ, March 28, 2007 --(GDP)-- Ed Sharpe and
CouryGraph Productions was the proud recipient of a
Bronze TELLY for a 20-minute video produced for KKAT-TV/
Glendale Daily Planet. The Telly Awards are the
industry's premier competition for peer recognition of
outstanding video and film productions for cable and
emerging media.
"Grand Avenue Underpass Dedication" was
honored in the "News" category for its
outstanding production quality by a distinguished
panel of judges representing industry professionals
from around the country.
The video was created to inform citizens of Glendale
Arizona of the news, but also to serve as a historical
document that can be referred back to in years to
come.
With the upgrade of this intersection no longer will
residents have to endure the long wait at 59th,
Glendale and Grand Avenues... with the under-grounding
of Grand Avenue this has become a thing of the past!
Participating in the re-opening of Grand Avenue in the
downtown Glendale core were:
Arizona Department of Transportation Director Victor
Mendez, Governor Janet Napolitano, Glendale Mayor
Elaine Scruggs and Councilmember David Goulett. Vice
Mayor Tom Eggleston, Councilmember Joyce Clarke,
Councilmember Steven Frate and Councilmember Manny
Martinez .
"Grand Avenue Underpass Dedication" included
many interviews with area merchants, council members
and Glendale office of tourism personal to get their
perspective on the transportation improvements.
Grand Avenue Construction Fast Facts
Nearly 113,000 cubic yards of earth were excavated and
removed from the site. That's enough dirt to cover an
entire football field nearly 60 feet deep.
The project used 11,500 square yards of Portland
Cement Concrete Pavement – more than enough to pave
two whole football fields.
More than 15,350 square yards of concrete sidewalk and
driveways were poured – nearly enough concrete to
pave three football fields.
In addition to the concrete pavement, more than 26,600
tons of asphalt was poured.
The new pavement was overlaid with 1,200 tons of
rubberized asphalt. (For more information about
rubberized asphalt, see www.quietroads.com)
More than 17,000 linear feet (3.2 miles) of pipe was
laid.
Nearly 13,000 linear feet (almost 2.5 miles) of
concrete curb and gutter was installed.
More than 7,697 feet (nearly 1.5 miles) of concrete
safety barrier was installed.
55,580 square feet of retaining walls were built.
52 manholes were replaced.
Landscapers will plant 175 palm trees and more than
1,000 shrubs.
This video was also the recipient of two 2006 Aegis
Awards for CouryGraph Productions. "Grand Avenue
Underpass Dedication" was recognized for its
outstanding production quality in the categories of
"Television news" and "Event"
videos.
A copy of this video will be placed on file with the
city of Glendale Arizona and also the Glendale
Historical Society. Glendale Daily Planet distributes
the program at no charge 24/7 over the Internet at
www.glendaledailyplanet.com
"We knew that the finished video met all of our
expectations, but winning an Aegis Award just confirms
it," said The Chief, editor of the Glendale Daily
Planet / KKAT-Ineternet Streaming TV. "We've
worked with CouryGraph many times over the last few
years and have always been impressed with their
creativity and professionalism."
The video, which was written and directed by Ed
Sharpe, includes the dedication ceremony and many
interviews with area merchants, council members and
Glendale office of tourism personal to get their
perspective on the transportation improvements.
"I'm thrilled with the award. It's wonderful the
production has received this recognition," said
Ed Sharpe, Director of CouryGraph Productions. "I
think the award is reflective of our staff's
excellence." In addition, Sharpe wanted to thank
the Glendale Star, Glendale 11 and Matilda’s Vintage
Closet for contributing imagery for the production and
he expresses gratitude to those that provided
interviews.
Founded in 2004, CouryGraph Productions specializes in
video, film, and interactive media, serving the needs
of many Metro Valley-of-the-Sun online news sources,
cable channels, businesses and institutions.
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Courygraph Productions Wins Tellys
Glendale, AZ: July 1, 2007 - CouryGraph Productions
Walks Off with 2 Telly Awards for the News Video
"Heroism - First On The Scene"
Ed Sharpe of
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saluting Glendale Arizona Police Department
and other first responders.
Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions of Glendale Arizona was the
proud recipient of a pair of Bronze Tellys for a 6-minute video
produced for KKAT-TV/ Glendale Daily Planet. The Telly Awards are
the industry's premier competition for peer recognition of
outstanding video and film productions for cable and emerging media.
"Heroism - First On The Scene" was honored in the
"News/Documentary" and the "Education" category
for its outstanding production quality by a distinguished panel of
judges representing industry professionals from around the country.
The video was created to inform citizens of Glendale Arizona of the
news, but also to serve as a historical document that can be
referred back to in years to come. Sharpe's video , features an
interview with Glendale Police motor officer Sgt. Joseph Turitto
about first response to an accident scene and also about accident
details and investigation.
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Young lady's car
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Steve Conrad, Chief of Police for the City of
Glendale commented:
"This film does a great job of acknowledging the efforts of the
men and women of the Glendale Police Department. As first responders
we have the opportunity to reach out and help the public each and
every day. Accident Investigation has become a science and our
Department is proud of the level of expertise that has been achieved
by our Vehicular Crimes Unit. Congratulations to Ed for receipt of
this award and recognition of this project."
A copy of this video will be placed on file with the city of
Glendale Arizona and also the Glendale Historical Society. Glendale
Daily Planet distributes the program at no charge 24/7 over the
Internet at www.glendaledailyplanet.com.
Ed
Sharpe, Courygraph Productions on crash scene using still
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"We knew that the finished video met all
of our expectations, but winning an Telly Award just confirms
it," said The Chief, editor of the Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-Internet
Streaming TV. "We've worked with CouryGraph many times over the
last few years and have always been impressed with their creativity
and professionalism."
The video, which was produced and directed by Ed Sharpe, features
the interview with Glendale Police motor officer Sgt. Joseph Turitto
and they explore first response to an accident scene also included
is a narration by the officer as to the extent of damages, causes of
the accident the took place at 59th Avenue and Cactus. The video
footage includes the image documentation of the extent of damage to
the vehicles.
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Sgt.
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"I'm thrilled with the award. It's
wonderful the production has received this recognition," said
Ed Sharpe, Director of CouryGraph Productions. "I think the
award is reflective of our staff's excellence." In addition,
Sharpe wanted to thank Sgt. Joe Turitto, who was the interviewed
police officer for this film.
"Reflecting on scenes he has encountered where Police and Fire
Department personal are laboring to help accident victims,"
Sharpe comments, "Every time they are there... They analyze
facts to make the decision... They act on that decision... They save
lives! I am in awe how this is handled so well ... time after
time."
Founded in 2004, CouryGraph Productions specializes in video, film,
and interactive media, serving the needs of many Metro
Valley-of-the-Sun online news sources, cable channels, businesses
and institutions.
Contact Information: Glendale Daily Planet - Ed Sharpe 623-435-1522
or info@glendaledailyplanet.com.
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