MCA-I

MCA-I Member Profile for April 2008 - Life Member Bob Kemper

noemail@mca-i.org — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A Member Profile By Dennis Regan, Writer and Voiceactor MCA-I Member, San Diego For thousands of patients with developmental disabilities, Bob Kemper is a good friend. As coordinator of media services, he served them for 30 years by documenting their care and providing a practical training tool to help prepare the caregivers who looked after their needs at the OBerry Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. DR: Bob, your particular service is rather unique amongst MCA-I membership - serving in the public sector in a healthcare facility. How did you happen to get the job? BK: I answered an ad in a magazine. It was the Journal of Mental Deficiency. DR: Not too many of us would have a copy of that on our coffee table. BK: I was at Central Wisconsin Center. Some folks in the library caught that ad and said Bob, this would be perfect. You can get off the soft government grant money and go for the hard money. I said it sounds good to me. I thought Id work there for...

20-Apr-08 0:00 AM

MCA-I eNews - April 2008

noemail@mca-i.org — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Read eNews Online April 2008 MCA-I TO DO List ProTrack in Anaheim in October Early MCA-I Leaders Reunite New Bronze Member: Rucinski & Reetz Member Profile: Bob Kemper Member Benefits & Discounts Webcast on Webcasting & Fair Use Calendar ...

18-Apr-08 6:00 PM

40 Years Later Early MCA-I (ITVA) Leaders Meet in Las Vegas

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Back row, left to right: Steve Kultala (Pres. 1984-85), Jeannie Tasker (Vice Pres. 1978-79), Gib Gibson (Pres. 1977-78, Billy Bowles (Pres. 1978-79), Al Bond (Pres. 1979-80), Lynn Yeazel (Pres. 1973-74). Front row, left to right: Bob Passaro (Pres. 1976-77), Kal Edwards Raasch(Pres. 1975-76), Ron Brown (Pres. 1981-82), Rita Sansone (Pres. 1982-83). NOTE: Empty chair, far left, front row for the late Bob McEmber (Pres. 1974-75), and for Chuck Webb, lifetime member and mentor of all. It was pure coincidence but indeed the stars were aligned the evening of February 18, 2008 as some of the very earliest leaders of MCA-I (ITVA as it was called when they were leading) gathered in Las Vegas for a long talked about reunion. Calling themselves the Old Fs, they have maintained contact over many years, primarily via email. The list of attendees read like kind of a Whos who of the early ITVA. All but one a past president of ITVA, and that one exception served as a regional director and...

13-Apr-08 3:00 PM

MCA-I Recruitment Flyers - Professional & Student

noemail@mca-i.org — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Chapter Leaders, Weve developed one-sheet flyers for your use when trying to recruit new members. 1) Why Join MCA-I - Professional a. A general version for recruiting professionals 2) Why Join MCA-I - Student a. A general version for recruiting students 3) Adaptable Why Join MCA-I - Professional a. Word document that allows insertion of chapter name and contact info for recruiting professionals 4) Adaptable Why Join MCA-I - Student a. Word document that allows insertion of chapter name and contact info for recruiting students. 5) Adaptable Student Recruitment Cover Letter a. Word document that allows for insertion of chapter information -- targeted for Media Communications Faculty Members. A companion to the Student Why Join flyer. We are also in the process of developing a membership brochure, which will be another recruitment tool to add to your toolbox once its completed. Please contact International Membership Director...

4-Apr-08 2:00 PM

MCA-I ProTrack - What's the Value to Me?

noemail@mca-i.org — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:00:00 GMT

by Steve King, Auckland, New Zealand MCA-I Board of Directors International Relations Chair My favourite, and still used, lesson from the last MCA-I conference I attended was this, The more you try to tell people in a video, the less they’ll know. I was introduced to the MCA-I about 20 years ago, when it had a New Zealand chapter of over 400 members. The first national conference I attended here in New Zealand ran a number of seminars over 3 days, had guest speakers from the US and England, a trade show and finished with an Media Festival Awards banquet and party on the final night. The following year, I convinced my boss at the corporation where I managed the newly established video department (as well as produced, shot, edited, etc.), to send me to New Orleans for my first ITVA International Conference – a trip which shaped my future career. Returning home inspired, and with a concrete business plan for the department, I proceeded to expand and develop it to...

3-Apr-08 5:00 PM

Smile! Your Attendees Are on a Great Candids Video

noemail@mca-i.org — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Smile! Your Attendees are on a Great Candids Video by Mark Schulze Crystal Pyramid Productions’ top videographer, Mark Schulze, shoots Willie Nelson and Darryl Hannah at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo 2006 in San Diego. Courtesy: Crystal Pyramid Productions I first learned how to edit about a hundred years ago (or so it seems, given the exponential rate at which technology has advanced) on half-inch linear machines. That meant that if you finished editing a half-hour show and spotted a mistake at the beginning, you would have to start all over again. It was a time-consuming and cumbersome process that did not lend itself to many of the applications so commonly used today, such as, for instance, candids videos. With the arrival of mobile nonlinear editing systems, the genre of candids — aka happy-face — video evolved, and it’s become routine at many corporate events. The event planner hires a shooter and editor as a sort of dynamic duo who can efficiently gather...

25-Mar-08 7:00 PM

MCA-I eNews - March 2008

noemail@mca-i.org — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Read eNews Online March 2008 ProTrack in OC in October Professional and Proud of it Local Media Club? Score One for Collaboration Member Profile: Tim Hunnicutt Production Insurance Survey Lynda.com 20% Discount Calendar Welcome Anton Bauer MCA-I Bronze Member ...

24-Mar-08 8:00 PM

MCA-I Member Profile for March 2008: Tim Hunnicutt

noemail@mca-i.org — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:00:00 GMT

A Member Profile By Dennis Regan, Writer and Voiceactor MCA-I Member, San Diego Tim Hunnicutt – Hunnicutt Recording Studio 737 W. Lynwood St. Phoenix AZ (602) 254-6000 Tim was almost born into the recording business. He was just a kid when his father got him a job helping in a repair shop that worked on tape decks. He fell in love with the machines and later learned that he felt right at home in the studio environment. But today – with cheaper options available – the do-it-yourselfers have kind of lowered the bar, adjusting the standard for quality and price. But there are still clients who would rather just focus on getting it right. DR: Everyone has an apprentice story. Something that kind of defined the business for them when they were just starting out. TH: My first studio job came at an early age because I had a lot of experience working around recording equipment, thanks to a job my father helped me get before I was even a teenager. In this studio we had...

18-Mar-08 3:00 PM

Score One for Collaboration

noemail@mca-i.org — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The New York Chapter’s third try at co-producing an event with another organization proved to be a charm. The March 11 reception and panel discussion, Maximize Training Effectiveness Using Today’s Media, presented by MCAINY and ASTDNY (American Society of Training and Development, New York), and hosted by Deutsche Bank at its sleek Wall Street headquarters, drew 70-plus attendees and glowing reviews. Creative Media Productions, Smith Barney, the Hess Corporation, The Mulvaney Group, and the New York City Transit Authority were represented on the panel. In the audience were a variety of media creatives and decision makers from Deutsche Bank, American Express, Microsoft, Pfizer, Bexel, and other leading corporations. Bearing in mind that the number one priority for any professional is to bring in business, followed closely by the need to stay informed about developments in their industry, it makes sense for an association to help its members clear a path to where the work is – at...

16-Mar-08 6:00 AM

MCA-I: Professional and Proud of It

noemail@mca-i.org — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:00:00 GMT

by Lee Vogel President MCA-I 2008 From time to time members who have long belonged to the association seem saddened by the fact that our numbers are no longer in the thousands like they were in the 1980s and early 90s. What they forget however is that 1) most of those memberships were paid by corporations employing the members and 2) many of those members were not actively involved in the association. Today we are about 800. Most of us are entrepreneurs. As such, most of us are paying our dues out of our own pocket. The time we take to volunteer, to go to meetings- is time we don’t get paid for unlike the majority of corporate producers of yesteryear. I recently experienced three things over the course of one day which brought home the value of membership in this association. Our local Kansas City MCA-I meeting was a presentation of experiences using the P2 format. It was a small group, nine or so. There would have been two more except projects came up at the last minute...

15-Mar-08 4:00 PM

MCA-I eNews - February 2008

noemail@mca-i.org — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Read eNews Online February 2008 MCA-I Reaches 40! Presidents Message Join the ProTrack Team eNews Editor Needed Who Writes Your Production Insurance? Global is the New Local! Member Discount - Bravo Disc Printers Calendar Mike Brown turns over the MCA-I play book to Lee Vogel. ...

20-Feb-08 5:00 PM

Leadership Impact Summit Registrations - Last Call

noemail@mca-i.org — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Attention all Chapter Leaders! If you havent yet registered for the MCA-I Leadership Impact Summit - deadline to register is tomorrow, Tuesday February 19, 2008 at 12:00 noon CST. Please do not delay! The Leader’s Impact Summit provides direction for the Association and is a joint committee of Chapter Leaders and the International Board of Directors. It meets twice a year‑ winter and at ProTrack. Its voting members include local chapter leaders, and the Board of Directors. The primary tasks of the Summit are to review and develop operating procedures for the Association, to provide a liaison to the membership, to review the work of the Associations many standing committees, to review and forward recommendations for the annual budget, and to promote the overall interests and welfare of our members. When: Saturday, March 1st, 2008 8:00AM- 5:30PM Where: Embassy Suites Dallas - DFW International Airport South 4650 W. Airport Freeway, Irving TX Register Now! ...

18-Feb-08 1:00 PM

Cheers! A toast to 2008 and MCA-I’s 40th anniversary!

noemail@mca-i.org — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMT

by Laurie Clark MCA-I Secretary A toast to 2008 and MCA-I’s 40th anniversary! Forty years is a major milestone and we should be proud of what we’ve accomplished. But in order to secure a strong future for our organization, we as members, need to become more active at the international level. With so many things vying for your attention, MCA-I might have fallen off your radar screen. It’s time to check back in. There are so many exciting new initiatives and we’re making a strong effort this year to increase membership, but you are the key to making this happen. Have you ever asked a professional if they’d be interested in joining MCA-I? Why are you a member? I would guess that majority of you, if asked what you most enjoyed about being a part of MCA-I, would say the camaraderie and networking opportunities. Its an organization that offers the opportunity for new work and to make new friends in the industry. And everyone can always use more friends, right? I think...

18-Feb-08 1:00 PM

Chapter Leader's Call for Wednesday, February 13, 2008

noemail@mca-i.org — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:16:37 GMT

6:00pm EST

Dial In Number: 866-276-6652 Pass Code: 7917169510

Meeting Time / 60 minutes

Meeting Agenda
1. Welcome. Overview of what's ahead this year. Quick review of
Madison Board mtg. "Say your name..."
2. Meet The Leaders: Tell us who you are, where you're from and
something unique about you.
3. New Leader? Contact info update.
4. Leadership Impact Summit: Connecting with leaders from all over
the place (and having fun at the same time)
5. Judging Panels / Golden Reels (Gary Shifflet / Detroit)
6. Treasury report / call. Year end reports due 2/28. Send them in or
we'll send out the brute squad.
7. Membership expiration. 40th Anniversary letter. Making those
calls... yep, your old nemesis, the phone.

Please remember, this call is for YOU! Share your stories, give us
your 2 cents (or 3). Extra woes will cost you a buck.

And I'm always available if you have questions or need help with
something for your chapter. My phone number is below, and my email
above.

Drinks at my place after the call.

Jeff Tow
MCA-I Mid-Michigan Chapter President
2008 MCA-lnternational President-Elect
616.233.4092

12-Feb-08 11:16 AM

The Leadership Impact Summit (March 1, 2008)

noemail@mca-i.org — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Leader’s Impact Summit provides direction for the Association and is a joint committee of Chapter Leaders and the International Board of Directors. It meets twice a year‑ winter and at ProTrack. Its voting members include local chapter leaders, and the Board of Directors. The primary tasks of the Summit are to review and develop operating procedures for the Association, to provide a liaison to the membership, to review the work of the Associations many standing committees, to review and forward recommendations for the annual budget, and to promote the overall interests and welfare of our members. When: Saturday, March 1st, 2008 8:00AM- 5:30PM Where: Embassy Suites Dallas - DFW International Airport South 4650 W. Airport Freeway, Irving TX Register Now! How: Chapter leaders can register by clicking on the event on the MCA-I website calendar. See registration info below. MCA-I will cover the costs of food and lodging (double occupancy) for one chapter...

31-Jan-08 5:00 AM

MCA-I eNews - January 2008

noemail@mca-i.org — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT

January 2008 2008 MCA-I Board Meets in Madison Sharing Secrets for 40 Years Media Festival Face Lift PR Team Needs You! Member Profile: Sergei Franklin Tech Effect: Linking Technology with Creativity Member Discount: Antics Calendar 2008 MCA-I Board ...

29-Jan-08 10:00 AM

MCA-I Member Profile for January 2008: Sergei Franklin

noemail@mca-i.org — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT

A Member Profile By Dennis Regan, Writer and Voiceactor MCA-I Member, San Diego Its not video. Its art. Sergei Franklin – Earth Video, New York, NY It hangs in a museum or gallery, as does any fine painting of a master. But, instead of canvas framed in wood, it is drawn on a video screen framed in plastic with the moving images of actors and graceful scenery holding your eyes at attention. This is the work of Director of Photography, Steadicam operator, and MCA-I life member, Sergei Franklin. DR: Were you gifted as a child with your creative ambition? SF: I became interested in photography at age 14. I had a passion for it. I was inspired by Don McCullin, W. Eugene Smith, Ansel Adams, Edward Weston. These are photographers who had the most impact on me. DR: You lived in Europe for a few years and then returned to New York and made a film. SF: It was about the New York subway. It was shown at several festivals as well as a few European TV stations. I co-produced...

29-Jan-08 9:00 AM

Tech Effect: How Video Makes Money on the Internet

noemail@mca-i.org — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Tech Effect: Linking Technology with Creativity by David Haneke, Opening Moments Media, LLC MCA-I Member, Arizona Tech Effect explores how the production of creative content and technology are converging to create revenue streams and convenience for creative messaging. This column features interviews with experienced production team leaders and content distributors in the industry. The interviews will touch on both the creative content as well as innovative ways of increasing revenue using technology. Internet TV has moved into the mainstream. According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, 57 percent of Internet users watch video online, and among users age 18-29, that number jumps to 74 percent. A common question asked by professional content creators is, How do I make money with video content on the Internet? Aside from marketing downloadable sitcoms or a major motion picture through iTunes, how do corporate and independent video producers make money from the...

25-Jan-08 8:00 PM

Dynamic Media Business Trends Analysis - No. 9, January 2008

noemail@mca-i.org — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Dynamic Media Business Trends Analysis (1) No. 9, January, 2008 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW The do more with less imperative continues, though do more seemed to be the key words last year. In a reversal of trends full time contractors are being converted to full time staff positions and there are also outright staff increases. For the most part, staff or contractors who retire or resign have been replaced. Certainly there have been hiring freezes as well, but the work goes on requiring contractors, freelancers and outside production companies to fill the gaps. Contractor staff managers at both Morgan Stanley and Verizon were hired as full-time employees during 2007. The rationale appears to be that increased demands for media, driven to a large extent by Webcasting, are not seen as temporary phenomenon, but a continuous stream of connected events that require full-time dedicated staff. Looking ahead, however, we cannot ignore the spreading impact of the credit problem. Is it more perceived...

21-Jan-08 11:00 AM

MCA-I: Sharing Secrets for 40 Years

noemail@mca-i.org — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:00:00 GMT

by Lee Vogel President MCA-I 2008 When the cost of video production equipment dropped to the point where corporations could afford their own in-house production facilities, a new profession of media communicators was born. But where would these non-broadcast TV producers come from? Where would they learn their skills? Unlike similar professions, there were no college courses or degrees in Corporate TV. They came from broadcast stations, marketing, training departments, and advertising agencies. They learned their skills, well, on the run. 40 years ago, the Industrial Television Society was just beginning. This group, along with the National Industrial Television Association, combined to form a unified association that would eventually become today’s MCA-I. They formed the association for the purpose of professional development through the sharing of experience. Basic knowledge of photography, audio recording had to be combined with continual learning of the...

20-Jan-08 11:00 AM

MCA-I eNews - December 2007

noemail@mca-i.org — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT

December 2007 2008 Board of Directors Announced Online Marketing Summit -...

29-Dec-07 8:00 PM

MCA-I LeaderLinks - December 2007

noemail@mca-i.org — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Read LeaderLinks online by visiting the LeaderLinks Archive. 2008-2009 MCA-I Board Elections on now! Outgoing MCA-I President Mike Brown says... Why vote?...

7-Dec-07 6:00 PM

MCA-I eNews - November 2007

noemail@mca-i.org — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Read eNews Online November 2007 2008 BoD Slate Selected Member Benefit: MCA-I Biz Card ...

19-Nov-07 4:00 PM

MCA-I Member Profile for November 2007 - Life Member John Demers

noemail@mca-i.org — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:00:00 GMT

A Member Profile By Dennis Regan, Writer and Voiceactor MCA-I Member, San Diego John Demers is an actor, voiceover guy, and entertainment entrepreneur. His father recognized in his teenage son, a real gift for seeing opportunities for himself. John’s brief career as a teenage actor proved to be a sustaining vision. After military service, government work and a private sector career, John sought out Community Theater. The bug bit him again, and again his ability to see into his own future gave him an edge. DR: Your acting career got reactivated rather quickly. JD: I got my SAG card, worked on Patch Adams, and later West Wing for 3 seasons. And if you journey into State Parks you can see me on some videos there. DR: You went from Community Theater to television, video, and then voice over work? JD: I had folks calling and saying, Hey that guy who does the commercial for NASCAR, he’s got a nice voice. Could we get that voice style for a voiceover? That was...

18-Nov-07 8:00 AM

Tech Effect: "On Q" Innovation in Live Event Production

noemail@mca-i.org — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Tech Effect: Linking Technology with Creativity by David Haneke, Opening Moments Media, LLC MCA-I Member, Arizona Tech Effect explores how the production of creative content and technology are converging to create revenue streams and convenience for creative messaging. This column features interviews with experienced production team leaders in the industry. The interviews will touch on both the creative content as well as innovative ways of reaching people using technology. This column is written from the Producer’s perspective, yet intended for everyone involved in the production process. This month we’re visiting with Tom Densmore, Area Director for Q Creative at Q Center in St. Charles, Illinois. Q Center is one of the country’s largest conference facilities, with 118 meeting venues in more than 150,000 square feet of flexible space for functions of all sizes – from a private meeting for two to a conference of 2,000. The meetings produced by the Q Center contain a...

12-Nov-07 10:00 PM

The Information Architecture Pyramid (Latest post from the DoingMedia Blog)

noemail@mca-i.org — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:00:00 GMT

My friend Susan Reetz asked about her site keywording. She had her site analyzed at the Extreme Makeover: Website Edition session at the MCA-I ProTrack conference in September and the presenter (Susan Price from MediaRich) noticed that her site pages had no keyword or other meta tagging. My friend’s web guy said Oh, don’t bother with keywords, Google ignores them. Uh, yeah, but what about the rest of the meta and content I thought? So I replied back to her with my Pyramid of Information Architecture spiel. (I’ll add a drawing later, but here it is in text form.) + Filename + ++ Keywords ++ ++++ <title> tag ++++ +++++++ Description +++++++ +++++++++ Page Title <h1> +++++++++ ++++++++++++ Body Content +++++++++++++ Think of the information architecture of a web page like a pyramid (not inverted - I’ve never gotten the whole journalism inverted pyramid thing.). The tip of the pyramid is the file name: a one, maybe two, word name of the...

8-Nov-07 9:00 AM

MCA-I LeaderLinks - November 2007

noemail@mca-i.org — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT

MCA-I Numbers UP Every Month Since July We are pleased to report that membership is increasing again, with a recent surge due to the attention we received at Septembers MCA-I...

6-Nov-07 8:00 PM

Membership Update - Our Stats Are Up

noemail@mca-i.org — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to report that membership has increased; in large part due to the attention we received at Septembers MCA-I ProTrack™. Weve gained 20 new members post-conference, which includes 16 at the Organizational Member level. Lets keep the momentum going. We know we have one of the top organizations for our industry in the country. So spread the word. Let prospects know that theyre missing out on one of the best opportunities to come around. We offer free flow of information and education; we promote professionalism; and our networking and camaraderie cant be beat. The following are some talking points you can use when recruiting new members... MCA-I membership is truly a great investment in your business. Here are just a few of the benefits you can continue to reap with your renewal: · Tap into the power of your website! Using the latest search engine optimization methods and its cutting edge self-publishing feature, MCA-I members can stand out by adding media rich...

2-Nov-07 3:00 PM

Greater Wisconsin Chapter's Student Initiative Success Story

noemail@mca-i.org — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:00:00 GMT

I liked that each of us had one on one attention from the professionals. I loved the sincerity in the voices from the judges. They weren’t there to bash; they spoke to each and every student as a colleague rather than an inferior individual. I thought the idea of having MCAI members evaluate our projects was a great idea. Even though my project wasn’t evaluated I learned a lot from all the other projects. These are just a few of the comments from students who benefited from the MCA-I Greater Wisconsin Chapters Show & Tell on the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point campus. This was a marathon show and tell session. Seventeen students showed a first edit of a program that they had completed for class. Their clients ranged from their professor, to other university departments, to community organizations. After viewing each video, the pros took time to provide feedback – praise and constructive criticism. Read the complete Case Study on this project to learn how your...

2-Nov-07 3:00 PM

Nominations Are Open!

noemail@mca-i.org — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:30:00 GMT

Hello Linda, Its time to jump on board! The tide is turning; MCA-I is growing again and catching the attention of a new crop of media professionals, many of whom are assuming leadership positions in their chapters. Help them out by joining the International Board. Seeking nominations for 2008 Board of Directors: - President-Elect - Lee Vogel has done an excellent job defining this position and will be leaving a detailed action plan for his successor. Want to know more? Just ask him! - Secretary - Prepare minutes of Board Calls, assist the...

23-Oct-07 12:30 PM

MCA-I eNews - October 2007

noemail@mca-i.org — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:00:00 GMT

October 2007 ProTrack Provides Professional Power Boost 39th Annual MCA-I...

18-Oct-07 3:00 PM

MCA-I Member Profile for October 2007 - Bill Bork

noemail@mca-i.org — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:00:00 GMT

A Member Profile By Dennis Regan, Writer and Voiceactor MCA-I Member, San Diego Bill Bork – Lens Flair Productions, La Mesa CA - San Diego Chapter Bill Bork is in it for the prizes. Some come in the form of trophies, but more are just the moments of pure satisfaction when you prove you can do the job a little better than anybody else. Bills a recent winner of a 48 Hour Film competition. While many 48 Hour films come out looking like they were done in 2 days, Bill set sail with a crew with little experience or confidence and convinced them they were going to do something extraordinary. (BB) From a very young age I was always interested in taking photos. Id return from family vacations with 16 rolls of film, much to the dismay of my parents who had to pay for all that processing. In 6th grade one of my fellow students set up a dark room in the janitor’s closet. And at that moment I decided that that was the career I wanted to pursue. I remember announcing to the family...

17-Oct-07 3:00 PM

I’m Looking For a Safe House: MCA-I ProTrack 2007

noemail@mca-i.org — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

by Jeff Tow President, Mid-Michigan Chapter 2007 Jeff Tow Creative In the 1920s, prohibition was in full swing. Alcohol consumption, manufacturing, and transportation in the United States was now constitutionally banned by the 18th Amendment. Of course, not everybody was thrilled with this amendment and the ‘speakeasy’ was born. A speakeasy was always well-hidden; often behind a discreet doorway, in an alley, or another place less traveled. To get in, you would need to know the password or secret handshake. And behind the door was a vibrant, happy community... people with similar interests/tastes and more. MCA-I is much like a speakeasy from the ‘20s; a large, vibrant community of people with similar interests. This community extends far beyond the virtual walls of your local chapter. Oh yeah... there’s no illegal activity, and the password is a smile, a handshake, and maybe even a business card. A Whole New Light As I return from MCA-I ProTrack and the Leadership...

29-Sep-07 7:00 PM

MCA-I eNews - September 2007

noemail@mca-i.org — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:00:00 GMT

August 2007 Register onsite and win! ProTrack Session Highlight ...

19-Sep-07 5:00 PM

Tech Effect: HD Value in Technical Documentation

noemail@mca-i.org — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMT

The Tech Effect by David Haneke, Opening Moments Media MCA-I Member, Arizona Tech Effect explores how the production of creative content and technology are converging to create revenue streams and convenience for creative messaging. This column features interviews with experienced production team leaders in the industry. The interviews will touch on both the creative content as well as innovative ways of reaching people using technology. This column is written from the Producer’s perspective, yet intended for everyone involved in the production process. This month we’ll tackle the value of HD for archiving critical events, as well as justifying the value of a Communications Group within a company. Ray Palmer, Chief Engineer for the A/V Communication Group at Salt River Project (SRP) in Arizona says, Were a Creative Services Group with a technical twist. I build electrical components to support the creative content. Palmer, with a corporate MCA-I membership for his...

17-Sep-07 2:00 PM

MCA-I eNews - August 2007

noemail@mca-i.org — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Click here to read eNews Online August 2007 Register Online today! Brainslam! ProTrack Session...

16-Aug-07 9:00 PM

Paul Gore - MCA-I Member Profile for August 2007

noemail@mca-i.org — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMT

A Member Profile By Dennis Regan, Writer and Voiceactor MCA-I Member, San Diego Paul Gore couldn’t wait to get out of the classroom and go to work. So he didn’t. He graduated SMU in 1980, but by then he had racked up countless hours as an intern for several Dallas area production companies. With degree in hand, and a list of carefully developed contacts stuffed into his back pocket, he launched himself into the business and an adventure that continues to lead him in and out of airports around the world. DR: Would you say you took the proactive approach to higher education? Lots of internships. PG: I did so many that the teachers told me, no more internships, Paul. Were not going to give you any more school credit. But, I asked them if I could go to production companies and shoot stills of their productions and put together a slide presentation. This was 1979, the time of the multi-media shows. I’d take the presentation back to the producers, giving them a sort of...

16-Aug-07 2:00 PM

The Tech Effect: Safeway - Focused on the Bottom Line

noemail@mca-i.org — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Please click here for the latest Tech Effect: HDs Value in Technical Documentation. (Incorrect link in eNews - this will get you to the article.) The Tech Effect by David Haneke, Opening Moments Media MCA-I Member, Arizona The Tech Effect column is dedicated to understanding new technology for delivering creative content, featuring interviews with experienced production team leaders in the industry. The interviews will touch on both the creative content as well as innovative ways of reaching people using technology. (The video clip here is described in the article.) This column is written from the Producer’s perspective, yet it’s intended to benefit everyone involved in the production process, particularly those interested in continuous improvement with technology and content development. If you’re like me, you’re always looking for creative ways to produce new content, and ways of delivering that content to maximize results for our clients. In an interview with Dan...

15-Aug-07 8:00 PM

Update from ITVA - Japan

noemail@mca-i.org — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMT

If you attended ITVA Conferences in the 80’s or 90’s, you may remember ITVA-Japan leader Jack Yoshimoto. Besides attending numerous ITVA Conferences in the U.S., Jack regularly brought several other Japanese ITVA members with him. It truly added an international feeling to the conference. This Summer, longtime MCA-I member Ron Osgood had an opportunity to meet with Jack in Tokyo. Ron reports, After many years, Jack has retired from NCR and is doing well. Besides having some time to meet with Jack, Ron and his wife Lilly were special guests at the Annual ITVA-Japan meeting. The speaker at the session I attended was a filmmaker. He was showing clips and discussing his work, which he cut on Final Cut Pro. I’d guess that there were 50 or so members. The membership was pretty diverse, just like in the US, says Ron. Jack, along with Yoshihiro Dairiki, coordinated this special opportunity. Yoshihiro has retired from Hitachi and now operates his own production...

10-Aug-07 2:00 PM

Showcase Your Chapter Success Stories

noemail@mca-i.org — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:00:00 GMT

We'd like to share your chapter success stories with other MCA-I leaders at this year's Leadership Conference in Milwaukee.

Do you have something to boast about in regards to membership? Has your chapter found a creative way to attract members? Have you reached out to the community? Have you partnered with other industry associations? Have you had a membership drive or campaign? What’s worked for you? Even the smallest little thing can be a gem in someone else’s hands.

MCA-I Membership Director Clare Rabe-DeBoever is preparing her presentation for the Leadership Conference and would like to showcase your chapter’s best practices with other chapter leaders.

Please contact Clare directly by September 6 with your stories and ideas. Let’s continue to build on our strengths as a team...sharing ideas and resources.

10-Aug-07 10:00 AM

Student Membership Strategy Meeting

noemail@mca-i.org — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Interested in increasing our student membership base...involving students in chapter activities...and increasing MCA-I awareness in our country's educational institutions?

If so, please join us in person or by phone for special student membership strategy meeting on Thursday, September 20 from 8:30am - 11:30am in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

This meeting will be held in the Oak Room, which is one of the MCA-I conference rooms at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center (the conference hotel.) Since the Leadership Conference is on Wednesday and ProTrack starts on Thursday at 1:00pm you won't miss a minute of the ProTrack sessions.

A continental breakfast will be served.

Please RSVP to Clare Rabe-DeBoever by September 10 if you would like to participate. We need to have an approximate count for meeting planning and catering. Also, please let Clare know if you'll be attending in person or participating by phone.

10-Aug-07 9:00 AM

MCA-I Bylaws Revised - July 2007

noemail@mca-i.org — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Change is a constant in our lives today. One of the Board's initiatives this year is to change the MCA-I tax status from a 501c6 to a 501c3. Part of that process involved making a few changes in the Bylaws. We are pleased to announce that the membership has approved these revisions.

So, what's different now?

1) Removed all language referring to "ITVA doing business as MCA-I." The final stages of the name change took place in March, and Media Communications Association-International is now the legal name of the association.

2) Refined the mission and goals of MCA-I to emphasize our focus on education and professional growth.

3) Refined the definition of Commercial Membership, to clarify eligibility, as well as the ability for companies to transfer membership.

4) Refined the definition of Student Membership to include specifications on who is eligible for this category of membership and requirements for renewing a student membership.

Just click here to read the revised MCA-I Bylaws.

Thanks for voting to make the change that positions MCA-I for the future!

2-Aug-07 5:00 PM

MCA-I eNews - July 2007

noemail@mca-i.org — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMT

ProTrack Update Golf Outing Commercial Memberships ...

21-Jul-07 2:00 PM

Jim Cunningham - MCA-I Member Profile for July 2007

noemail@mca-i.org — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A Member Profile By Dennis Regan, Writer and Voiceactor MCA-I Member, San Diego Jim Cunningham – Life Member - Chicago He started in the music business as an opening act, did some jingles. Then Jim got called in to do some sound mixing on a video project. That kind of opened the door to the world of production. And that ‘door’ swung wider than Jim could have imagined. With camera and laptop, he has ventured to some pretty exotic places – capturing B-roll in a Cairo bazaar. Shooting inside the cave that houses the Dead Sea Scrolls. And if you’ve been a seat partner to Jim on a plane returning from Africa, you won’t see him watching the movie, he’ll likely be editing an interview or creating a title graphic. I enjoy traveling and to go and be paid for it is even better. DR - So you were introduced to video production through the equipment? JC - I did work for Exxon. I really owe a debt of gratitude to them because they had new equipment - state of the art...

16-Jul-07 7:00 PM

MCA-I eNews - June 2007

noemail@mca-i.org — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:00:00 GMT

Click Here to Read July 2007 eNews ProTrack™ - Register Now! Save $$ Golf Outing now part of...

17-Jun-07 10:00 PM