Please introduce yourself and tell us about your show. I am Acutus, the producer of BodyRock, which is a music/dance show. We are currently airing our fifth season and are in pre-production for our sixth season. It is an entertainment show that airs Friday nights at 11pm on channel 17. That's a time when people want to relax; they don't want to hear dry stuff. We entertain and sometimes educate - some episodes take on environmental issues and that type of thing, but it's always presented in a non-preachy way and as part of the entertainment. In our current season, we are airing The BodyRock Rock Show which is a sister series featuring live concerts by well known artists. How has your show changed over the years? BodyRock was definitely set up as a learning experience, to freely explore ideas, techniques, and technical issues without fear. The very first season was clunky, like most first shows are. We had sound issues and other kinds of problems. Over time I think we've grown in a number of ways. Now we utilize costumes, props, and scenery. We've always preferred shooting on location, because there's an energy in that type of show that doesn't work as well in a studio.  When I film I try to have a basic idea of what I want to do, but I also have to be open to things I don't expect. Some of my best shots have been unplanned. A swoop of wind comes up; something unexpected happens that makes the piece more effective. You plan, go out and then just hope for the best. But what you get is what's thrown at you. A couple years ago we did the Eurythmics, "Peace is Just a Word" video. It was literally the last day before it snowed and the leaves were at peak color and the air had an energy, a spark to it. The shoot was a lot of fun because things you didn't expect happened.  It gives the show much more of a lines feel. What advice do you have for other people doing productions at MTN or starting productions? Believe in what you are doing. Be creative and also utilize the expert assistance and staff at MTN. The classes are really good and people are very helpful. When you make a show you want to present a vision but also remember that it's all these little elements that come together, so networking is important. The main thing MTN provides is a community of creative individuals. Sometimes our friends don't understand what we're up to, but when you're in an environment where other people are doing the same kind of work, television shows, we understand each others' problems and it becomes more like a family. It is also important to realize that when you're starting out you're just learning, so don't be afraid to make mistakes and try out everything. Don't let yourself get boxed in. Allow room for error, because that's how you'll find out what works and what doesn't. What does public access television mean to you? Public access television means the First Amendment. Individuals are allowed to create their own programs as they see it. One of my biggest gripes about TV and film in general is the Hollywood mentality, where the content of the shows and the authors aren't as important as following a "formula" and making money. MTN is the perfect learning environment. At MTN you can go in as an amateur and grow more professional.   Is there anything else you'd like to add? If you are interested in public access television come down and check the place out. When you come to a members' screening, people have a chance to air their footage in front of an audience, it's just one of many ways that learning is facilitated here. The worst thing a producer can have is attitude; over their own material or other people's. The best test for all of us is the test of our own fairness, is to tolerate and encourage other shows.