The MediaMotion Ball (MMB) is produced by an all volunteer team each year that is funded through ticket sales and sponsor contributions. It is a not for profit event created by the International Media Users Group (IMUG). The IMUG is a collection of digital production professionals from around the world. The MediaMotion Ball was created as a rare opportunity for people in our digital community to get together in-person and meet face-to-face. With the support of the MMBs many sponsors the IMUG is able to facilitate this successful event at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference and trade show each year in Las Vegas. Below you'll see some of our volunteer team that helps bring the MMB to NAB each year. The MMB team are all involved in the production industry and between them bring decades of experience in the digital and the post production industry. The MMB evolved out of two online communities - the IMUG email list and the After Effects email list and today they remain strong user groups. To join these user groups go here. The MediaMotion Ball is open to all and everyone in the production industry is welcome. Everyone who works on the MMB is an un-paid volunteer. Why do we do it? Go to an MMB and find out!
Would you like to be part of our volunteer team? Contact stevengriffiths@mac.com
MediaMotion Ball Core Organizing Team:
| Carey Dissmore, Minneapolis, Minnesota Carey founded the MediaMotion Ball when he was instrumental in the creation of the very first event at NAB in 1998, establishing it as a strong user community event that continues to this day. Carey also runs his own production company Carey Dissmore Productions, Inc. www.dissmore.com |
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| Steve Griffiths, Sydney, Australia Steve has been involved in the MediaMotion Ball since it began in 1998 and became Co-Chair in 2001. He is closely involved in the MMBs continuing evolution. Steve is also producer/director at Visionlink, a Sydney based video production company founded in 1988 and has been in the television production business for 38 years. www.visionlink.com.au |
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Robbie Coblentz, Starkville, Mississippi Robbie is CEO of the Broadcast Media Group, an award-winning media production company serving clients across the state of Mississippi and the US. His company has grown to employ six staff members that produce videos and DVDs. Robbie has made it top priority to give back to the community. After many years helping make MMBs run smoothly Robbie has been in the core team since 2015 |
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| Houston Wells, Gainsville, Florida Houston joined the MMB core organizing team in 2013. Houston has worked on many MMBs in past years often as MC. He coodinates our volunteer team and still acts as MC's for the evening. Houston is a graduate of the Documentary Institute at the University of Florida, with additional degrees in Zoology and Education. |
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Chris M. Johnston, San Antonio, Texas |
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| Dan Spiess, Gainesville, Florida Dan plays a pivotal role in the running and coordination of the MMB. He is our treasurer and manages the coordination of the MMB team and ensures smooth running of the event. Dan is also the owner of Lighthouse Productions in Gainesville and brings 35 years of production experience to live broadcasts, TV news reporting, corporate videos and training programs. |
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MediaMotion Ball support/production team
| Doug Snyder, Los Angeles, California Based in Los Angeles, Doug continues his long involvement at the MMB and takes the key role in managing the events audio visual requirements. Without him the MMB would not be possible. |
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| Tim Jerkovich, Los Angeles, California Another regular contributor to the success of the MMB and has an absolutely key role. Tim brings his wide expertise to the audio visual production for the MediaMotion Ball. He also runs Timely Creative productions LLC in Los Angeles. |
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| Dave Bittner, Columbia, MD Director of Photography, Editor and Animator at Pixel Workshop is often the MMB evening's host. Dave is also a long-time MediaMotion community member and veteran of the production industry. Dave has not only played a pivotal role in helping stage MMBs but on occasion has filled the duties of MC for the event... in his usual humorous way. |
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| Al Kane Al returns each year as a volunteer to help make the MMB what it is today. Al has had camera duties at the MediaMotion Ball for the past 9 years and will be there again in 2015. |
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| Steve Oakley Steve Oakley is a frequent voice on the IMUG list and other online forums and is often working behind the scenes at the MMB. He has also provided his shooting skills to help capture the nights event. He is founder of Practical Illusions and co-owner of Perspektive Media Group. You can find his thoughts, experiences with various products at: http://SteveOakley.net |
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| Eric Darling, Savannah, Georgia Another regular supporter and team member of the MMB event. Eric is also owner of eThree Media and is a Media Production Consultant. eThree offers corporate and broadcast video production services, DVD authoring, web design, computer programming, CD/DVD duplication, and live meeting support among other integrated services. www.ethreemedia.com |
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| Jim Kanter, Atlanta, Georgia Jim is an Apple Certified Trainer, Apple Consuultant and Adobe Certified Expert. Jim is a media specialist and trains a wide range of clients around the world. Long time contrubutor to our user groups and supporter of MediaMotion Ball, Jim is instrumental in the success of the events over many years. |
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| Duncan Harvey Duncan has been a team member on the MediaMotion Ball for almost as long as the event has been going. You'll see him at the MMB on camera or interviewing our guests and sponsors. It's only through teh efforts of people like Duncan that the MMB remains a strong event. |
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| Ben Daube Long time IMUG community member and regular contributor Ben rejoined the MediaMotion Ball Team in 2011. Ben has TV and film production experience for over 30 years in Britain, Canada and the US with large networks and small producers in virtually every programming area. www.greatvideo.com |
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