Solution Details 3c of 5: Necessary Resources and Costs   NECESSARY RESOURCES:   Studio production equipment, audio and video purposes - 4 Canon GL2 mini DV cameras and tripods ($2500 ea.); 1 4-input a/v switch ($50); 1 4-channel a/v mixer ($200); 3 microphones ($300); 2 video monitors ($500); integrated 4-line business telephone system ($500 used) and installation ($250); activation of telephone service ($250); lights, a/v and power cabling, and miscellaneous field equipment ($1000). Archiving and editing workstation - 1 Mac PowerPC editing system with video (Final Cut Pro™) and audio (Cleaner™ streaming studio) editing software.  Specs: Dual 1GHz Macintosh PowerPC G4, 1GB Memory, 80GB Hard Drive (min), DVD-R/CD-RW internal SuperDrive, 20" Studio Display.  This will be the digital hub connecting all studio components.  It will also be used for archiving and creating physical media (DVD/CDR) for distribution. ($6000).    Also, 1 Mac PowerBook G4.  Specs: 512 MB memory, 60 GB hard drive, DVD-R/CD-RW internal SuperDrive, Airport Card. ($2700).  Alternative arrangements, such as the pre-configured, automated, live encoding solution provided by Online Video Service should also be considered.   Internet connectivity - Dedicated DSL line with 1 Mbps upstream and downstream (est. $100/mo).  Add backup line (est. $100/mo).   Off-site streaming/web hosting - Employing two hosting services is a standard redundancy precaution.  One can be U.S. based and one should be based outside the U.S.  The foreign-based host would ensure continued operation in the event of further constriction of American civil liberties. Any potential streaming hosting partner should offer a variety of scalable alternatives for live and archived feeds with a minimum capacity of 5000 simultaneous streams. STAFF:   Senior Project Manager (Dave Berman) - will oversee creation of organizational architecture, including outsourcing of video creation, launch of additional radio shows and implementation of searchable text news archive not detailed here; coordinate with umbrella group committee on strategy and direct media team accordingly; host of radio show.  Salary: $40k/yr (neg).   Radio Producer - will screen calls during broadcast; coordinate guest appearances; develop topics and necessary background materials; produce show excerpts and promos; other work as assigned.  Salary $35k/yr (neg).   Nightly News Anchors - two positions responsible for writing and presenting nightly news program.  Salary $35k/yr (neg).   Nightly News Team - two multi-talented people who would share all roles and responsibilities including camera work, production and show preparation.  $12-15/hr (neg).   Video Field Team Lead - will coordinate team and take ultimate responsibility for video deliverables for weekly program.  Salary $35k/yr (neg).   Video Field Team - two multi-talented people who would share all roles and responsibilities including on-air talent, camera operator, production and post-production.  These will be hourly positions and may be part time. $12-15/hr (neg).   TOTAL COSTS:   Initial investment (fixed costs) for all media endeavors: $21,750.   Ongoing costs: $600/mo, data and phone; $17,400/mo, payroll; assumes operating space can be arranged at no cost.   All costs are estimates, subject to change and verification.  All proposed technology subject to further review.  Many expenses may be acquired via donation or through existing resources of member groups.  Planning for funding should run through 12/31/04, allowing for involvement in the presidential election and its anticipated aftermath.   Go To Solution Details 4: The Tilt Strategy   Proceed To Solution Details 3a: The Project-Based Radio Format   Proceed To Solution Details 3b: The Activist Network Video Hub   Proceed To Solution Details 2: Organizational Structure     Go To Summary 3: Technology Go To Summary 4: Goal Setting    Go To Main Menu