Fairfax Public Access

My husband directed part of a friend’s music video here and I tagged along for the shoot. Jerry was our friend’s contact and was extremely helpful. He gave us a tour of the facilities the day before the shoot and we got to see all that Fairfax Public Access has to offer. There is a large empty studio that we used complete with a huge green-​screen wall or choice of black, navy or tan curtain (I think those were the colors). They also have a set that has a full kitchen – just like when you think of Food Network shows like Rachel Ray. I personally don’t know all the terminology for all the stuff in there but we were all very impressed by everything.
I felt that the cost for renting the studio to non-​members was quite reasonable but I have no basis for comparison. We also brought in our own lighting and cameras but were able to use the studio lights with some assistance.
Jerry let us know that members who take certain classes to train on the equipment are able to use the studios and everything free of charge (the membership costs $ 26 according to the site and you have to pay for the classes).
Definitely look into this place as an option for studio rentals among other things.

Thanks to a recent modernization effort, Fairfax Public Access is a far cry from the sort of underfunded, technologically backwards public access stations that many other communities have found themselves stuck with.