More than 100 Access Sacramento volunteers and well-wishers attended Sunday's Sacramento River Cats game as part of send-off event for retiring Executive Director Ron Cooper.

After 22 years running non-profit Access Sacramento, Cooper steps down on Aug. 1.

Cooper was greeted by volunteers and staff throughout the game while stationed behind Section 109, enjoying the shade and breeze on a nearly perfect day for baseball. The River Cats won 2-1 defeating the Fresno Grizzlies on a 10^th inning single with the bases loaded in the come-from-behind victory.

Tickets to the game were donated to Access Sacramento by the Sacramento River Cats and many of those in attendance from Access Sacramento received their tickets by attending the annual members meeting last month.

Access Sacramento's Board of Director's Chair JoAnn Fuller and director's Edgar Calderon and Brian Plumb also attended the game.

Incoming Executive Director Gary Martin also greeted many of the members, volunteers and staff.  Martin began work July 1 and is working alongside Cooper this month in the process of making a smooth transition.

"Ron is being invaluable in helping me get up to speed on the day-to-day operations," said Martin. "Each day another piece of the puzzle drops into place."

Cooper's retirement event at the River Cats is the first of two events this week.  On Friday those who paid $50 per person as an Access Sacramento fundraiser will attend a send-off buffet dinner honoring Cooper at Frasinetti's Restaurant and winery in south Sacramento.  

Several resolutions will be presented honoring Cooper's years of service, including resolutions from the Sacramento County Cable Television Commission and the City of Sacramento.

If you are interested in film, television, video or media, Sacramento Filmworks is the place where we demystify the art and craft of filmmaking.

Each episode, features an expert in the filmmaking industry providing insight, information and exposing the secrets of movie making.

Our next taping date is:  

"Teaching Acting Techniques for the Camera"

Saturday July 20, 2013 at 7:30pm

Columa Center 4623 T Street

Sacramento, CA 95819

Seating is limited you MUST RSVP by phone at (916) 502-7068 or (916) 384-5796 or email info@tru-talent.com or bellg777@gmail.com by Thursday, July 18, 2013

For more information visit NCFC.tv

Media Alliance is a member of a national coalition working for a better communications system and a more just world. Please join and support their efforts, protecting and facilitating digital media creation in all forms including video. In addition to their contact information, here are but two resources you may find useful.

Protect Your Stuff - A Free Guide to Digital Copyrighting

2012-2013 Northern California Press List and "How-to Media Guide" Available

Pick up a press list and a how-to guide today for everything you need to get your message out with minimal time and money. The Media How-To Guide tells you how and the Northern California press list gives you contact info for print, radio, and television throughout the region - for a pittance.

The 2012-2013 Northern California press list has 1,110 media contacts at print, broadcast, ethnic, hyperlocal news and alternative outlets. Add a Media How-To Guide for everything you need to do guerilla publicity with limited time and money and get coverage for hard-to-cover stories.

Need the How-to guide? Click Here.   

Media Alliance's "Media How-To Guide" is designed to provide community organizations and activists with the nuts-and-bolts information they need to get their message out to the media. It includes step-by-step instructions on how to pitch stories to reporters, write press releases, and develop a press list; and it covers more advanced media strategies such as creating media events, organizing press conferences, planning media campaigns, and documenting unfair media coverage.    

To subscribe to the weekly update, Click Here.   

Media Production Specialist Position Open in San Jose 

Greetings, All - CreaTV San Jose is hiring a part-time Media Production Specialist. Please spread the word... thanks!

BACKGROUND

San Jose Community Media Access Corporation (aka "CreaTV San Jose) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that manages the public and education access operations in the City of San Jose.  Public and Education access channels are cablecast on Comcast in San Jose.

THE POSITION

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, produces, shoots and edits a variety of video material for CreaTV San Jose, as assigned.

Typical Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Produce material of varying content, length, and styles, and for various purposes and  outlets, including broadcast on our channels.
• Represent CreaTV San Jose in client meetings to ascertain a project's content, scope, designs, timeline, budget and deliverables.
• Consult with Operations Manager in planning, executing and completing projects.
• Direct, light, and shoot field productions - and supervise additional crew as needed.
• Edit independently on the basis of written and oral direction, or in session with clients, producers or supervisors.
• Color correction and audio sweetening.
• Video compression, transfer and delivery.
• DVD authoring and duplication.
• May need to use a personal vehicle for business-related travel in San Jose and        surrounding areas.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that provides the skill, knowledge and abilities required to qualify. A typical way to obtain these requirements would be:

*A bachelor's degree in television production or a  related field, or

*Three years of full-time television production experience, or

*Three years of freelance producing, shooting and editing, or

*Three years of experience teaching production.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A SAMPLE OF VIDEO WORK WITH A CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ROLE(S) ON THE PRODUCTION WITH A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: 

OPERATIONS MANAGER, CREATV SAN JOSE,

255 WEST JULIAN STREET, SUITE 100,

SAN JOSE, CA 95110,  

OR EMAILED TO JOBS@CREATVSJ.ORG.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE ARE RECEIVED. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2013 AT 5PM.

Grant Funding Available for Community Programming - Sound Interesting? Ideas? 

Here are several agencies offering grants for community media related purposes. If you have ideas, submit an outline of the proposal and send asap to: Postmaster@AccessSacramento.org and we will consider..... note some of the deadlines are upon us so act fast with as much detail as you can provide.... thanks! 

Union Pacific Foundation: Community-Based Grant Program - The Union Pacific Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life in the communities served by Union Pacific Railroad, primarily in the midwestern and western United States. Through the Community-Based Grant Program, the Foundation gives priority to requests that address the following categories: Community and Civic, and Health and Human Services. The majority of these grants are intended to help nonprofit organizations build their capacity, increase their impact, and operate more effectively. Nonprofit organizations in the railroad's service area are invited to submit a preliminary application form online by 4 pm CDT on August 14, 2013. (Early submissions are encouraged.) Selected organizations will receive instructions on accessing the online final application form, which must be submitted by midnight CDT on August 15, 2013. Click here to visit the Foundation's website for more information on the Community-Based Grant Program.  

The Ruddie Memorial Youth Foundation is accepting applications from innovative programs designed to help underprivileged youth reach their full potential.  Grants of $25,000 will be awarded for "new, uncommon, unconventional, or untested" youth programs aimed at identifying effective practices that lead to breakthrough results in supporting underprivileged youth.  http://www.rmyf.org/

This month we'll learn about DVD authoring (DVDSP and Encore) with Todd Spencer.  

DVD Studio Pro Interface

Todd will teach usabout DVD authoring using DVD Studio Pro and Adobe Encore.  He'll provide info on how author a DVD with custom menus and a look at encoding with both Compressor and Adobe Media Encoder. Todd works with BOE Media Production Services.  

A self-described media and tech geek, Todd has over 30 years of production and post-production experience.  His background includes: high-speed camera work for the USAF; 15 years in Hollywood spanning over 35 feature films; and countless commercials, industrials, and music videos.  His fortes are special effects, lighting & grip, and production management.  Over the last decade Todd has become an expert in digital cinema, post-production workflows, and internet streaming and presentation. 

Mark Herzig

Special Lighting Situations, tips and tricks with Mark Herzig.  

Award-winning director of photography Mark Herzig offers us tips for creating special lighting situations. Mark is well known for his beautifully lit and shot commercials, corporate projects, and fictional narratives. He taught cinematography at the Academy of Art Institute in San Francisco, and at the PCFE Film School in Prague, Czech Republic, and is currently writing "Practical Cinematography", based on his lecture notes.

The VIP's meet the 4th Wednesday each month at Studio 50 at the old Mather Field in Rancho Cordova 3665 Bleckley St. Mather, CA 95655 starting promptly at 7:00 PM. A $5 entrance fee includes an education, networking, refreshments, and a 'raffle' entry!Questions? Email Karen Olson at: Karen.Olson@CalRecycle.ca.gov