Thursday, January 27, 2011
Matt Page - Guest Speaker
Today we have a unique opportunity to hear from a filmmaker based in New Mexico. He produces short films and owns his own company that creates promotional videos. Here is more information on Matt Page:
Matt Page has written and directed over a dozen award-winning films that have screened at over 30 film festivals internationally in Australia, the U.K., and Toronto as well as here in the U.S. at such prestigious venues as the famous Chinese Theater (as part of ScreamFest) and the Director's Guild Theater in Hollywood. Since founding Riffraff New Media in 2006 he has also directed and produced over 100 promotional videos for clients such as Clorox, Simon and Schuster and CreditCards.com as well as several private universities. He has worked with world renowned artists including Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren and acted in films and television shows such as "In Plain Sight", "Breaking Bad" and "Easy Money". Matt also teaches film at Santa Fe University and currently holds black belts in Okinawan Karate and Kobudo (weaponry) and American Kenpo.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Rob Hedrick - Judge #3!
Rob Hedrick is the manager of Broadcast operations and video services for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In his role with the team Rob’s duties include creating, shooting, and editing commercial spots, as well as serving as chief engineer. As chief he designed the production control room at the OKC Arena, a state of the art, High Definition facility that is able to drive the scoreboard as well as conduct a full H.D. broadcast.
Before working for the Thunder Rob was on the special projects team at KOCO-TV, the ABC Affiliate in Oklahoma City. While at KOCO he pioneered technology that allows KOCO to stream live video while driving down the road at highway speeds. His passion for production started at a very early age, when his grandfather gave him an 8mm movie camera and projector when he was 9 years old.
Rob attended college at SUNY Purchase, where he studied theatre arts and film. After college he worked as a producer at a small market television station, and eventually came to Oklahoma City where he worked in television news and eventually went on to work for the Thunder. Rob also owns a broadcast and design company. He has done projects for clients that range from The Discovery Channel to Broadway.
-Why did you choose a career in film and/or video production?
When I was a 9 years old, my mom and grandpa and I were at a garage sale, and they bought me an 8mm movie camera. I started shooting everything I could with it. It wasn’t until I was 11 that I actually got a projector to see what I had been shooting. I started editing, shooting and writing short films.
-What part of your job is the most rewarding?
To me the most rewarding part of my job is the fact that I still have moments when I am the most busy and have worked a 120 hour week where I still catch myself thinking “Wow! I get paid for this?!”
-What advice would you have for someone starting out in the field?
Remember that to get the job you really want takes time. Experience is what lands you the killer jobs. You will have to put in a couple of years at a job you hate before you get to do the fun stuff.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Next Up: Ryan Wood
Ryan Wood began his news career in 2007 as an Associate Producer at KOCO-TV/DT. He is now the Senior Morning Producer.
Ryan told us about his career choices:
"When I chose to enter the world of digital media and journalism, I had wild expectations of getting to be on the front lines of breaking news, meeting everyday people and sharing their stories. …And then, I became a producer. That’s not necessarily bad, though. Being a part of the heart of daily news gives me a unique perspective on how best to bring media to life. It’s demanding. It’s creative. It’s a challenge. For anyone deciding to enter the realm of television news, you must remain strong-willed and confident. Find a passion and do not push it away. Showcase your talents and foster a desire to always exceed your personal expectations."
Friday, January 14, 2011
Meet The Judges!
Every time we choose judges for a contest or a pitch day we look for video professionals with high standards. Often we turn to people we have worked with because we know that we respect their opinions and their work. Other times we ask people whose work we have seen and admire. But we definitely do not ask just anyone.
This year we want to introduce you to the judges before Friday's combo of BPA and Skills contest judging. Hopefully you will feel a little more comfortable when you present in front of them, and you will remember that their opinions are based on their experiences.
JOE MAGRINI
Joe Magrini has worked in various areas of media for more than 35 years. Before leaving high school he was the writer/producer of one of Oklahoma’s first community access cable TV shows, the winner of two filmmaking awards and the announcer of a local radio program.
He attended the University of Oklahoma and worked as an assistant TV studio technician while obtaining a degree in Radio TV and Film Journalism. Upon graduation, he joined the faculty as a visiting instructor of television and radio production courses.
Later, he was a video specialist at the Political Commercial Archive and a director at PDC Multimedia Productions while earning a Master’s in Mass Communication from OU. For nearly a decade, he wrote and produced instructional and promotional videos for the University of Oklahoma and directed the nationally distributed documentary, “Jacobson: Creating a Place for Art.”
Joe Magrini has worked for the Oklahoma City FOX affiliate as a news editor and audio operator, and was an assistant professor of Mass Communications at Oklahoma City University. His media experience has also included songwriting, script writing, voice work and some rather bad acting.
-Why did you choose a career in film and/or video production?
The choice of a career in film and video was largely the result of not being able to settle on any one discipline. As a youngster, I enjoyed several endeavors, and I later determined that film and video seemed to allow me to combine many of them; from the creative, to the technical and in my particular case, the academic.
-What part of your job is the most rewarding?
I have always enjoyed storytelling, no matter what form. For me, it is most rewarding when a viewer/reader/listener says that my work has made them think, or has transported them somewhere. Still, as rewarding as those moments have been, I have been most rewarded as a teacher, when my students have accomplished impressive things. In that regard, I have been most fortunate - many of them have.
-What advice would you have for someone starting out in the field?
Look forward less to making a name for oneself than to doing right by the profession. There may be little more important than our ability to share our stories, thoughts, emotions and experiences with one another. Executed properly, this should be the most honorable of professions. Be prepared for setbacks. Nothing worthwhile comes easily.
This year we want to introduce you to the judges before Friday's combo of BPA and Skills contest judging. Hopefully you will feel a little more comfortable when you present in front of them, and you will remember that their opinions are based on their experiences.
JOE MAGRINIJoe Magrini has worked in various areas of media for more than 35 years. Before leaving high school he was the writer/producer of one of Oklahoma’s first community access cable TV shows, the winner of two filmmaking awards and the announcer of a local radio program.
He attended the University of Oklahoma and worked as an assistant TV studio technician while obtaining a degree in Radio TV and Film Journalism. Upon graduation, he joined the faculty as a visiting instructor of television and radio production courses.
Later, he was a video specialist at the Political Commercial Archive and a director at PDC Multimedia Productions while earning a Master’s in Mass Communication from OU. For nearly a decade, he wrote and produced instructional and promotional videos for the University of Oklahoma and directed the nationally distributed documentary, “Jacobson: Creating a Place for Art.”
Joe Magrini has worked for the Oklahoma City FOX affiliate as a news editor and audio operator, and was an assistant professor of Mass Communications at Oklahoma City University. His media experience has also included songwriting, script writing, voice work and some rather bad acting.
-Why did you choose a career in film and/or video production?
The choice of a career in film and video was largely the result of not being able to settle on any one discipline. As a youngster, I enjoyed several endeavors, and I later determined that film and video seemed to allow me to combine many of them; from the creative, to the technical and in my particular case, the academic.
-What part of your job is the most rewarding?
I have always enjoyed storytelling, no matter what form. For me, it is most rewarding when a viewer/reader/listener says that my work has made them think, or has transported them somewhere. Still, as rewarding as those moments have been, I have been most rewarded as a teacher, when my students have accomplished impressive things. In that regard, I have been most fortunate - many of them have.
-What advice would you have for someone starting out in the field?
Look forward less to making a name for oneself than to doing right by the profession. There may be little more important than our ability to share our stories, thoughts, emotions and experiences with one another. Executed properly, this should be the most honorable of professions. Be prepared for setbacks. Nothing worthwhile comes easily.
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