Digital Media Recipes Learning Center- Beta Test- "Looking To Train 20 Filmmakers, Authors, & Web Developers"
Introduction
I have been online since the summer of 1984. With the aid of my trusty Commodore Vic-20 and a 300 baud modem, I dived into the text-based world of electronic bulletin board services (BBS), the predecessor to the online universe that is now dominated by the Internet.
The first computer modem I owned, 1984.
My affinity for computer technology has helped me be present at the first waves of many emerging forms of digital media, including desktop publishing, the web, online video, digital filmmaking, open source applications, content management systems (CMS), learning management systems (LMS) and social networking platforms.
My first publishing software Pagemaker, 1987.
My Digital Mediaography
During this digital journey, I have sought to share my lessons and experiences as books and documentaries chronicling the people, circumstances, and examples that I have been fortunate enough to encounter.My book "The Digital Video Filmmaker's Handbook" was one of the earliest books published on digital filmmaking and the companion DV Filmmaker's website was one of the first digital filmmaking communities. Likewise, when we began our Paper Chasers documentary in Dec. 1999, there were no other documentaries focused on the business and economics of hip-hop culture.
The IFILM Edition of the Digital Video Filmmaker's Handbook, 2001.
Between 1998 and 2005, I was fortunate enough to be able to teach and speak across the country and internationally on the topics of digital filmmaking, independent media, publishing, and internet technology. I have taught classes and workshops at the UCLA Extension Program, Showbiz Expo, Independent Feature Film Market, Hollywood Black Film Festival, and many other media events.
Data Overload
There are were many great benefits to these works, such as meeting and encouraging many talented artists in the earliest stages of their careers. However, after a few years, there was also a growing challenge, how do you handle the hundreds of technical questions you receive on a daily basis?
The original DV Filmmaker's Website Homepage, 1999.
At first, it was easy enough to answer a few dozen questions per week. But then came the dozen dozen questions per week, via telephone, message boards, and emails.
Friends wanting you to produce their films, former classmates wanting you to give their script to x famous person, old neighbors demanding that your help them publish their book.
People getting angry because you won't help them, for free.
Even my own mother most often call asking a computer, filmmaking, or technology question.
Now I'm not complaining, I'm just sayin...It did reach a point where I was spending more time giving out free advice than I was producing media. And that wasn't fun. So I immersed myself in learning new ways to share my information and skills. I dived into the world of online learning management system technology (LMS), webcasting, and rapid, multimedia content development techniques.
Digital Media Recipes
Today, I'd like to invite you to preview and participate in the Beta test for my newest digital endeavor, the Digital Media Recipes Online Learning Center http://www.digitalmediarecipes.com. DMR Learning offers goal and project oriented online courses comprised of multimedia lessons, blogs, files, links, and teleconferences. Unlike other online training websites, DMR offers you more than just screencasts or videos, you also receive interactive support for these lessons and your projects.
Digital Media Recipes Online Learning Center www.digitalmediarecipes.com - 2009
DMR members gain three month access to four self-paced courses, for one low price:
- The DV Filmmaker's Workshop- A comprehensive guide to planning, producing, and marketing your own digital shorts and feature films.
- The Webcast Yourself! Workshop- On planning, producing, and distributing your own internet TV shows.
- The Publish Yourself! Workshop- On researching, writing, and publishing your own books and websites.
- The Social Network Yourself! Workshop- On planning, developing, and implementing social media technology into your life and business including blogs, websites, twitter, Facebook, and more.
Special Offer During Beta Testing
During the DMR beta testing Nov. '09-Feb. '10, my goal is to train and coach a small group of filmmakers, publishers, and web developers. In this three month period, you will receive access to lessons and resources to help you research, develop, plan, produce and complete a movie, book, or website project. New lessons will be posted weekly and teleconferences bi-weekly, guiding you thru your project. You will be able to post questions and seek support in the public forums or purchase additional private consultation services for your specific project and team. Prior to marketing the Digital Media Recipes program to the public, I would like to offer my family, friends, and personal network access to our program at a discounted rate.
The DMR Producer's Program will be priced at $299 for 3 month membership. Anyone who registers before 11/4 will be able to participate for $99 for 3 months.
Click Here to Sign-Up For additional information call: 951-790-2576 or email: dmr (at) urbanartsclub.com
