coBRANDiT at the North American International Auto Show
January 23, 2008
There’s a change in the wind and I was impressed how GM invited a variety of bloggers to attend the press days of the 2008 North American International Auto Show. I was there shooting video and conducting interviews for coBRANDiT. Owen Mack also shot video. Ryan Eichler of Weber Shandwick did a magnificent job helping me find bloggers and GM execs for the interviews. coBRANDit put together this widget of the videos they produced. Most of the videos were edited by Jessse Buckley and Owen Mack, I edited the “Intro” and “E85″ stories. The pieces are examples of minimalist run-and-gun production, but more importantly, they are examples how “tiny media” can cover an event from a different perspective.
A copyright carol (canadian style)
January 8, 2008
Rudy Jahchan does a nice job commenting on proposed amendments to the Canadian Copyright Act in the most recent episode of Galacticast, “A Copyright Carol.” The bill was delayed following growing opposition to what many have argued was a flawed process and accusing lawmakers of only consulting the U.S. and industry lobbyists who want to crackdown on all forms of copyright infringements, without taking into account non-commercial fair use applications. It’s refreshing to see that public outcry can still challenge powerful industry lobbying.
Boston Media Makers Meeting, January 6, 2008
January 6, 2008
Today I attended another i3 (interesting, inspiring, and informative) meeting of Boston Media Makers on a gorgeous sunny Sunday morning at Sweet Finnish Cafe in Jamaica Plain. Here are my notes. I’ve not included everyones three minute update and/or show-and-tell, lack of mention should not be construed in any way as lack of interest or relevance, I simply could not record everything.
Doing Your Doc: NALIP Seminar comes to Boston Jan 11-13, 2008
January 5, 2008
Kick-Start Your Documentary at DOING YOUR DOC: DIVERSE VISIONS, REGIONAL VOICES, a Weekend Seminar presented by the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) that takes place on January 11 - 13, 2008 in the Bartos Theatre at the MIT Media Lab (20 Ames Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts). This intensive 3-day workshop will provide an opportunity for documentary filmmakers to work with story consultant Fernanda Rossi, author of the book “Trailer Mechanics,” plus receive project mentoring on your proposal, trailer or documentary idea. Whether you are just starting out, have already shot footage on a documentary project, or are seeking finishing funds, this seminar designed especially for media makers in the diverse communities of New England, will prepare you to receive production funding and apply to national professional programs while developing your unique stories and views. For more information visit www.nalip.org/nalip/NALIP-Programs-DYD.html This seminar will also be held on January 25-28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia if you can’t make it to Boston and want to attend.
