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Why is nothing on WUTV? |
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Sarcastic Answer: Well to be fair, it's not exactly accurate to say "nothing is on."
There's probably at least black screen (maybe even blue).
Real Answer: It's possible that there's an accidental gap in programming. Check back in a few minutes to see if something pops up.
If nothing is on for an extended period of time please alert us of the problem and send us an e-mail We'll try and take
care of it as soon as possible and let you know what the status is.
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Is it hard to get involved with an existing show? |
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Sarcastic Answer: Yes. You probably shouldn't even try. To get involved with a WUTV show it is expected that you
are completely proficient with all video production equipment (including equipment not owned by the station). Also, several internships at
a Network television show are strongly encouraged before applying.
Real Answer: Getting involved with an existing show couldn't be easier. Simply refer to the producers page and send an e-mail to
the producer of the show you are interested in working on. You don't have to have any prior experience, but if you do feel free to let them know,
as well as what your interested in doing.
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Can I get my own show? |
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Sarcastic Answer: Yes, but we're not really looking for anything in the 18-30 demographic.
In short, we're looking for the new Golden Girls (except for older people).
Real Answer: If your interested in getting your own show please submit a show proposal form. It is suggested that you have some experience with video production
before starting your own show, but we are always willing to teach your set on starting your own show.
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Can I advertise on WUTV? |
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Sarcastic Answer: Yes, but we only allow product placement and subliminal advertising. Subliminal advertising spots can be purchased for $100 per 1/16 of a second. All product placement spots have the rate of ten copies of the product for WUTV (regardless of the cost or size of the product (i.e., lollipops, motorboats, artificial turf.)
Real Answer: While in the past there hasn't been much advertising on WUTV, that's all going to be changing very soon. Want to have a
commercial for your group on WUTV -- see our advertising page. (Seriously, though -- we are really interested in product placement).
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Do people really watch WUTV? |
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Sarcastic Answer: No one has ever seen WUTV -- ever.
Real Answer: Lots of people watch WUTV, unfortunately since few Washington University students are Nielson families we do
not have very accurate "rating" numbers. Past surveys indicate that many Wash U. students who have cable watch WUTV with regularity.
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If I have a movie that I made on my own or in high school can I show it on WUTV? |
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Sarcastic Answer: We'd love to show your movie just so long as it's a movie that you made for a foreign language class and it's so funny "if you know the people" or if "if you were there when we were filming it." Also if these movies could be like twenty five minutes we'd appreciate that.
Real Answer: We'd love to show your movies. Please submit them to us!
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Can I use WUTV equipment for a class project or for personal purposes? |
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Sarcastic Answer: YES! WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO USE WUTV EQUIPMENT for things that don't help WUTV at all.
Real Answer: Unfortunately we are unable to lend equipment out for non-WUTV purposes. That said, if you think what you're filming something that you think people might like to see on WUTV, we might be able to work something out.
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Can you guys film my group's event? |
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Sarcastic Answer: Only if the name of your group begins with a consonant; unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any groups with names beginning in vowels.
Real Answer: While we'd love to every event a group has on campus, this is logistically impossible. It never hurts to ask, but getting people to film these events is always difficult. If you want to film the event yourself (and just want equipment), or are willing to pay WUTV to film it then it is more likely that we will be able to accommodate you.
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Where did the request system go? |
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Sarcastic Answer: Someone requested on the request system that the system should not accept requests anymore. A gap in the space time continuum was formed.
Real Answer: Because the request system led to large gaps in programming we decided to take the system down. If your interested in seeing a specific movie or program at a specific time let us know a day or two in advance and we'll see what we can do.
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Why should I get involved with WUTV? |
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Sarcastic Answer: Because that would give you some justification for reading the entire FAQ on the website.
Real Answer: WUTV offers an invaluable opportunity for students interested in careers in broadcasting and video-production (or just looking to have a good time playing with cameras) to get hands on experience. Recent WUTV alumni have gone on to work on such shows as Good Morning America, Fear Factor and Invasion.
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Is it true that Jerry Seinfeld met Larry David while working at WUTV? |
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Sarcastic Answer: You bet it is! We're very proud of both of them.
Real Answer: That statement is factually incorrect.
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