[CIMC-work] Re: [Imc-chicago-video] proposal for collective media center

[nscchicago]

Tom Baker here. And I like the one place. Good.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Yun" <mayday at riseup.net>
To: "Chicago Independent Television "
<imc-chicago-video at lists.indymedia.org>; "Chicago Indymedia "
<imc-chicago-working at lists.indymedia.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 1:11 PM
Subject: [Imc-chicago-video] proposal for collective media center


> Dear collective,
>
> I propose that we upgrade the Apple G4 in our offices so that it is video
> capable.  This would require the purchase of RAM, which I believe will
> cost about $100 at Microcenter.
>
> The advantage of doing this is working towards a goal of having a
> collective media center available for the collective and public in terms
> of media production, skillshares and workshops.
>
> For video it would streamline our production process AND allow for more
> collective participation in the process.  We will be able to assemble the
> television show in that computer and everyone will have *equal* access to
> the means of production and distribution.  This is closest to our model of
> open source publishing and distribution and media empowerment.  People
> that want a copy of our television show can come to our office and make a
> copy for themselves if they desire.  People without access to equipment
> will now have access.
>
> This also has the benefit that we can have regularly scheduled skillshares
> around all aspects of television production in a public place.
>
> Logistics: I will front the purchase of the RAM.  I'd like to put in a
> request for reimbursement from the collective for some time in the future
> as I know that our current accounts could not support this.  Maybe funds
> from a future screening.  Or else if collective members wanted to
> contribute directly to this purchase.
>
> Also, I will ask Karl if we can install premiere on the Sony VAIO in that
> office as I know that VAIO are designed to be ready for digital video
> editing.  This way we will have cross platform compatability and can serve
> as a back-up if the G4 turns out to not function according to plan.
>
> paz,
> t
> y
>
> -- 
> created on May Day 1973.
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