ASPP “Reinvention Weekend” to be held April 15-18, 2010, in Boston, MA – Registration open now

The American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP) and the Picture Archive Council of America (PACA) invite you to come to Boston for an exciting “Reinvention Weekend” April 15th – 18th. The entire conference is geared to Reinvent, Reimagine and Reinvigorate your career or your approach to the photography business. The conference begins on Thursday April 15th with a one day trade show (tables still available), and then will continue with 2 days of great sessions. Brian Storm is the keynote speaker and will also join a panel to discuss thought-provoking insights into the new paradigms for our industry. Be inspired by thought leaders, story-tellers, and community service activists. Lend your voice to the critical discussions between the different segments of our industry. Learn from the experts how to use social media and web tools to enhance your business. Even receive free career make-over sessions. Speakers will include Rick Smolan, Ilise Benun of…

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The Kalish now accepting applications for 2010 – deadline May 15

Can you work hard and have fun at the same time? Are you looking for a workshop you can afford? Would you like to work elbow to-elbow with some of the best visual editors in the country? Can you bowl? The 2010 Kalish is open for business and accepting applications for the 21st edition of this venerable visual editing workshop. It's an opportunity to learn cross-platform/multimedia skills from a faculty of Emmy and Pulitzer Prize winning visual editors. Brian Storm, Geri Migielicz, Sue Morrow, Randy Cox and Kenny Irby will be on the faculty this year along with other industry experts. The core faculty has worked together on this program for many years and most of them stay through the duration of the workshop providing ample time to answer your questions. Last year we closed registration at 30 people and attracted a diverse group of working professionals, students and professors from six…

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Worth Watching

All of us here at MediaStorm spend a lot of time looking for and talking about new stories, websites, and products that inspire us and help us to make better multimedia. We thought it would be fun to share some of our picks with you, with a little bit about why we liked the pieces, and get some ideas from everyone out there as well. We're starting off today with some projects we've been watching over the last couple of weeks. They aren't all new, it's by no means a comprehensive list, but hopefully it will get a dialogue going. Happy New Year all! 1. Still Hoping by Luceo Images The visual sophistication of Luceo Images meets the multimedia prowess of Syracuse University. - Brian Storm Still Hoping from Luceo Images on Vimeo. 2. The Insights of Angels by Liz O. Baylen A beautiful story with words of wisdom from two young…

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MediaStorm looking for Multimedia Producer to join our team

Passionate about multimedia storytelling? Looking for a position where you will be challenged and inspired? MediaStorm is hiring for a Multimedia Producer to create multimedia pieces for our publication, workshops and clients. MediaStorm Multimedia Producers are also responsible for teaching at our workshops and at other events. This position is based in Brooklyn, NY. All applications must be submitted online. For more information, please see the full job description. If you have any questions, please email us. Application deadline is December 15, 2009.

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Multimedia projects from Eddie Adams Workshop XXII now live

This past weekend, 100 students and well over 100 faculty and volunteers gathered in Jeffersonville, NY for the 22nd Eddie Adams Workshop. All of the students who attend shoot still images during the Workshop, and several are given the chance to also record audio and video for a final multimedia presentation. A team of producers, led by Brian Storm, Tom Kennedy, and Rich Beckman produced 10 multimedia stories this year. This year's multimedia team included: Jenn Ackerman, Kari Collins, Maisie Crow, Rob Finch, Sonya Hebert, Loup Langdon, Paul Myers, Stefania Rousselle, Steve Sapienza, and Melissa Wiley, with graphics by Jacky Myint and multimedia tech support from Bob Houlihan. See the projects on the Eddie Adams Workshop site. Congratulations to all of the students who attended Barnstorm XXII for a job well done!

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