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Radio Critique hosted by AIR member Jackson Braider
May-August 2004

Radio Critique is a uniquely supportive online LISTENING forum where AIR members gather to share radio/audio works-in-progress with the specific goal of getting constructive feedback and criticism from their peers.

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Field Recording & ProTools Editing with Tony Dec
April-May 2004

Take part in this on-line seminar hosted by Tony Dec for AIR members only. From the basics to advanced issues, join us for extended discussions in the techniques of field recording & micing, editing, file management and more. We'll share ideas and present solutions to smooth your workflow and calm your nerves while making technology work for you.

Tony Dec is an adjunct professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Having worked in radio and audio production as a producer, location recordist, editor and director, he has held positions at Sirius Satellite Radio, Sony Entertainment Programming, WMCA Talk Radio, Not The News with Roger Rosenblatt and the Long Island Public Radio Network.

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Recommended Reading:
Survival Guide: I-Resources for Radio Journalists and Producers.

Basic Legal Planning for the Producer of Original Programming
or, I Wish I Had Thought of that Before We Started Production
An Interactive Seminar with Ernest Sanchez, Esquire
Tuesday, 27 January 2004

Seminar Transcript

Independent producers face a myriad of legal decisions and challenges in the creation of original programming. Issues of ownership of the final program, all of its elements need be clear from the outset. Also, plans need to be made for the use of the program. It is important to consider how long rights to the program will last, a few years or in perpetuity, and whether the program will be available to listeners, delivered in ways other than radio. Things to consider and plan for include rights to interviews, archival material, music, writing, narration, letters, contributions from other producers, contributions from stations or networks, and more. Ernie Sanchez is one of the most experienced, and most knowledgeable lawyers in the radio system. This seminar could save you many headaches, and many dollars.

Prepatory Reading:
Basic Legal Planning by Ernie Sanchez.

Moderated by AIR Board President Steve Rowland.