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Texas B-roll Rides Again
Readers: Thank you for staying on the list during a newsletter drought! As many of you know, our crack editorial staff (me) makes a living as a Director of Photography and Writer / Producer. The last 6 months have been a whirlwind of work related travel, of which I am quite thankful for! (See "Trace Productions News" later in this edition) The newsletter got started at least 3 times, but never "made air."* But now, we're "good to go." We hope you enjoy this expanded edition. Given my overload and until I can teach the field mice to type, this newsletter will now be bi-monthly, and I'll endeavor to keep it on time. The next issue will be released in January. Occasionally, we will send a short update in the off month, but you'll never receive more than two emails a month from this list, and never one morsel of SPAM.
Your suggestions for content are always appreciated!
Send to: newsletter@texasb-roll.com.
Thanks! - Trace
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Now that's what I call Good Eatin'
When its lunch time in Texas, do we want to eat veggies and drink Evian by the pool? Nope, we want some "conditioned air", while bellied up to a big plate of ribs and brisket, washing it down with a cool brew followed by a nap! If only we had the time… There are some big chain operations that lay down decent barbecue, but the true experience comes from enjoying the hand-prepared goodness found in smaller, family owned places across the state. This site will put you on the right track for a central Texas road trip - http://www.texasbbqtrail.com/. The Texas BBQ Trail takes you to some classic stops North, East and South of Austin in the towns of Round Rock, Luling, Lockhart, Taylor and Elgin, Texas. Of course, this opens it up for us to recommend some of our personal favorites - Main Street BBQ in Euless and Raymond's BBQ in Dallas. If you have a favorite barbecue joint, send us a review for our semi-regular feature "Looking Through the Hole In the Wall." Past newsletters have featured reviews from Dallas and Corpus Christi. Those articles can be found in the newsletter archives at: www.TexasB-roll.com
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Industry News:
TAFTP Celebrates 30 years!
TAFTP (The Texas Association of Film and Tape Professionals) is celebrating 30 years of supporting freelance film and video professionals. The new website is now online as a great resource for Producers and Production Companies anywhere in the world to find qualified freelancers in Texas. The printed directory, to be issued again in early 2006, is the “go-to” book for production in the state.
In December the organization celebrates 30 years in style.
Announcement:
HOLIDAY BASH! 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 12/16
IT'S GONNA BE A BASH 30 YEARS IN THE MAKING!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Friday, December 16th
The Gypsy Tea Room in Dallas
ALL CURRENT MEMBERS GET IN FREE!
Live music, great food, an awesome silent auction, stylin' grips and much, much more!
See http://www.shoottexas.org/ for updates.
MCA-I At NAB in 2006
The Media Communications Association-International is a community of media communications professionals with chapters all around the world, including the major markets of Texas. The Dallas chapter hosts monthly meetings highlighting industry and technology trends that are of interest to the members.
Each year, the international organization hosts MCA-I Pro Track, a series of seminars and workshops for communications professionals. In 2006, these sessions will be held in conjunction with NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) convention in Las Vegas.
Announcement:
Beginning a much welcomed association with NAB,
MCA-I, the Media Communications Association- International brings communications professionals the very best in career development, as it has for more than 38 years.
Once again MCA-I Pro Track™ presents an exciting career-enriching lineup for media communications professionals. Participants will gain in-depth information and invaluable insights about the latest advances in our ever-changing industry.
More information visit http://www.mca-i.org/
Trace Productions News:
Awards
Celebrating 10 years in Texas, and beyond…
2005 has been a busy one for us, and hopefully for all of you as well.
If you have updates / awards for your business relating to video or film production in Texas, please send to newsletter@texasb-roll.com
Trace Productions was awarded 2 Telly awards at the beginning of the year for projects produced in 2004 for Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. Special thanks to Jay Stowers of ALC for his contributions to these videos.
Kuwait
Kuwait
Albania
Photos by Tracy Ready
Travel
In March, I was hired, along with sound technician Teddy Hallaron, by Image Source of Houston for shoots in Kuwait City, Kuwait, and Kosovo, Albania, in the former Yugoslavia. It was an amazing trip to some very interesting parts of the globe. The upcoming documentary profiles civilian employees of KBR, in their support roles to US troops, all around the world. I had the pleasure of traveling and working with Producer Lauren Tompkins, of Image Source (Thanks for the work!) and Teddy to replace another Houston based crew that began the journey in Afghanistan and Iraq. I guess we got the light end of that assignment! It was interesting, to say the least, as our Lufthansa flight to Kuwait took us directly over Baghdad, Iraq. The sun was setting but we could see fires burning below, and it was an eerie site. Kuwait was a strange mix of Islamic culture and western commercialism. Kosovo (Albania) was an interesting, beautiful, but tragic place. We met friendly people all along the trip including many Texans working at the military bases. By the time I returned, though, I was ready for some tex-mex dining, I can tell you that.
10 Years Running
September of 2005 marks 10 years that I have been able to make a living in this industry. In 1995, I left a staff job with CNN to go freelance. It’s certainly had its ups and downs, but I really wouldn’t change any of it, it’s been such a fun ride. I can only say thanks to countless individuals and companies that have sought my services over the years.
In particular, I thank these fine individuals for their friendship and support in helping to keep me from getting a “real job”:
John and June Ready, Clay Meyers, Max Warren, Greg Coon, Bob Humphrey, Joe and Debbie Cantu, Jay Stowers, Orion Linekin, Pat Broyles, Dale and Linda Hancock, David Henson, Kurt Lang, Lisa Hampshire, Austin Anderson, Michael Kitkoski, and Jason Snyder.
This leads to an announcement!
Party Time!!
TRACE Productions celebrates 10 Years at:
The 2nd Annual TexasB-roll.com Shindig!
Mark your calendars! Have a night out on us.
Saturday, January 21, 2006
The All Good Café
2934 Main Street (Deep Ellum)
Dallas Texas 75226
If you haven’t been to the All Good Café, it’s high time you did! The name says it all – great food – classic Texan décor.
www.allgoodcafe.com
No Cover!
Free food and drink!
It’s a good time for all at the All Good Café!
7-8:30 PM – Mix and mingle with friends and invited guests
8:30–10:30 PM – Live Texas Blues Rock with Trace Elements
That’s right – Trace Elements are back and better than ever.
For more about the band and what we’ve been up to musically, visit:
http://www.texasb-roll.com/trace-elements/index.html
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Texas B-roll Stock Footage - Not Just Texas Anymore!
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Texas B-roll Stock Footage – Not Just Texas Anymore!
Texas B-roll is broadcast quality, royalty-free stock footage of Texas cities (Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Waco) and themes. Additionally we have footage available of New Orleans, Phoenix, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Portland, the Oregon Coastline and the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. For more information please call 214/328-9648 or visit www.TexasB-roll.com
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Now - The Texas B-roll featured events for this month:
Live Music
Check out Texas Music on www.TexasB-roll.com!
There you’ll find extensive listings of where to go and who to see in
“Bands and Venues by City”
Learn some Texas Music history in “The Texas Roadhouse Hall of Fame”, with tributes to Bob Wills, Doug Sahm, T-Bone Walker, Janis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Holly and more. If you didn’t know that these musicians came from Texas, you should!
Sunday, November 20
Pete Barbeck and 7th Son
Stroker's Icehouse, 9324 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX
Outdoor stage, no cover, 2-6pm, bikes, babes, beer!
Pete is one hot guitarist, and has a great new CD out called “Pete’s Up All Night.” Trace says check it out!
The band - http://www.petebarbeck.homestead.com/index.html
Texas is rich with fine musicians, jam sessions and venues. Do you have a favorite in your town? Please email the info to newsletter@texasb-roll.com.
Sign 'em Up!
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Thank You.
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Thank you! - TR
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A Very Special THANK YOU:
Clay Meyers
CDM Grafx & Design
Orion Linekin
Winter Sky Interactive
The TexasB-roll.com website and newsletter would simply not exist without the help and hard work of these individuals. Please consider their services for your next Internet, Marketing or Multimedia project.
Thank you,
Tracy Ready
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