Web Resources for Digital Media Production
(formerly Digital Recording Arts - DRA and Video Audio Production - VAP)
Professional Associations
Audio Engineering Society (AES)
URL: http://www.aes.org/
The Audio Engineering Society is the only professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology. Founded in the United States in 1948, the AES has grown to become an international organization that unites audio engineers, creative artists, scientists and students worldwide by promoting advances in audio and disseminating new knowledge and research [8/16]
California Film Commission
URL: https://film.ca.gov/production/associations-guilds/
This commission is based in Hollywood, but is not constrained to California. The commission covers important resources for any film production.In the page linked here, there is a directory of important organizations and professional groups related to video production.
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National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
URL: https://www.nab.org
The NAB represents both audio and video professionals nationwide. Besides audio broadcasting they also cover trending information and tutorials for video editors and a blog which lists big events for video production preofessionals.
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New England Professional Videographers Association
URL: http://www.npva.org
The New England Professional Videographer’s Association was founded in 1986 and is one of the oldest, continually active PVAs in the country. The NPVA is the place for the videographer or editor that shoots wedding, event, or corporate video but we’re not limited to those topics. They have had discussions about drone video, documentaries, commercials, recitals – if it can be filmed, they have a presenter for the topic. Learn from industry experts about the latest hardware and software for video and audio production.
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Video University
URL: https://www.videouniversity.com/directories/local-video-associations/
This professional blog contains a list of statewide associations for video editors. Also included is a directory of special resources for video editors and producers while in their career.
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Wedding and Event Videographers Association
URL: http://www.weva.com/about/index.php
WEVA is the largest nonprofit trade association representing professional wedding and event videographers. Based throughout the US and around the globe. They have resources for updating your skills, marketing your services, identifying new trends, understanding and applying new technology, and networking with peers.
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Employment
Job Monkey
URL: https://www.jobmonkey.com/videography/
This is not only a website for job hunting, but also contains a section for information and tips on landing a career in video editing or production.
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General
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Sound Engineering Technicians
URL: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes274014.htm
The Occupational Employment Statistics page [OES] offers much helpful information for the career of sound engineering technician. There is an explanation of the career: to operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions. Includes wage rates and maps of sound engineering technician employment on a state by state basis. [8/16]
FCC: Federal Communications Commission
URL: https://www.fcc.gov/
"The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the commission is the United States' primary authority for communications law, regulation and technological innovation." [ [8/16]
Library of Congress: National Juke Box
URL: http://www.loc.gov/jukebox/
The Library of Congress presents the National Jukebox, which makes historical sound recordings available to the public free of charge. The Jukebox includes recordings from the extraordinary collections of the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation and other contributing libraries and archives. [8/16]
United States Early Radio History
URL: http://www.earlyradiohistory.us/
"Articles and extracts about early radio and related technologies, concentrating on the United States in the period from 1897 to 1927. A personal site of Thomas H. White, but appears to be well-documented. Verify the information. [8/16]
Topics and Issues
Old Time Radio Downloads
URL: http://www.oldtimeradiodownloads.com/
Thousands of free old time radio shows for download or stream. Once downloaded, hear these free OTR shows on your computer, MP3 Player, or copy them to a cd to listen anywhere! [8/16]
Tape Op
URL: www.tapeop.com
The Creative Music Recording Magazine, Tape Op is about learning how to make great recordings with whatever tools you have access to. Tape Op is currently the largest circulated music recording magazine in the world. Site offers access to all print magazines dating to 1996. [8/16]
Sound On Sound
URL: http://www.soundonsound.com/
Sound On Sound, “the world's premier music recording technology magazine.” Based in Cambridge, England and independently-owned, the magazine has been publishing since 1985. The Sound On Sound web site contains a continually-expanding archive of highly informative articles (starting from January 1994) that chart the impact of technology on the music production and recording processes. “SOUND ON SOUND is recognized internationally as the 'bible' of the hi-tech music recording industry.” [8/16]
Last updated 2017.04/ AL-gjm
