THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

ASPP West Chapter presents a rare opportunity to hear a leading Intellectual Property expert and educator.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Led by Michael Masterson, ASPP National President

About Josh Wattles

Joshua S. Wattles is Advisor in Chief to deviantART, the world’s largest online community for artists and art enthusiasts, with more than 43 million unique visitors a month generating 140,000 daily uploads and across hundreds of genres. The site allows members to publish original art and news content, collaborate with peers, build a fan base and connect with third-party social networks.

Josh has a distinguished career as a lawyer, executive and academic. Josh managed more than 60 lawyers as the deputy and acting general counsel at Paramount Pictures, responsible for the studio’s highest profile talent and content agreements and major litigations. He was also the senior intellectual property lawyer for Paramount Communications, advising film, book publishing, sports and cable television units, and was a key architect of the film industry’s anti-piracy programs. He helped to create the industry’s collective licensing organization for cable and satellite retransmissions of television programs and films in the EU.

Josh’s background in the music industry began right after law school as an in-house litigator for the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Later, at Paramount, he ran all of its music operations, including the production of numerous award-winning multi-platinum soundtracks and management of its significant music publishing interests: The Famous Music Publishing Companies.

He is the founding president of Mixonic.com, an active online CD and DVD replication company, and he designed and developed the strategy and technology for Xingtone, which was subsequently funded and acquired by Siemens AG.

In his private legal practice, Josh’s clients have included motion picture studios, music companies and new media properties: the World Monuments Fund, Dorothy Hamill, Televisa, the Internet entrepreneur Michael Robertson, and J.K. Rowling. He also helped litigate MGM v. Grokster, a front page Supreme Court case, on behalf of the developers of the technology in issue in that case. Josh is an adjunct law professor in copyright law at Southwestern University Law School and Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. He is a past president of the Los Angeles Copyright Society.

Get Answers to your Copyright Questions

What do you want to know about copyright? In order to tailor the evening's program towards the audience, Mr. Wattles has requested that specific areas of interest be submitted in advance. After registering here, please drop us a note with your questions to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Venue:

Brand Library Recital Hall
1601 West Mountain Street
Glendale, California 91201

Admission:

ASPP and sister organizations: $10 in advance, $12 at the door (with ID)
Non-Members: $12 in advance, $15 at the door
Students: free with pre-registration, $5 at the door (with student ID)

Schedule:

Registration: 6:30 PM
Program: 7:00 to 8:15 PM
Reception & Networking: 8:15 to 9:00 PM

Register Now via Eventbrite:

Please reserve your place by purchasing your ticket here: asppjoshwattles-efbevent.eventbrite.com.

About the ASPP: We are a community of image experts committed to sharing our experience and knowledge throughout the industry. We provide professional networking and educational opportunities. If you create, edit, research, license, distribute, manage or publish visual content, ASPP is the place for you.

About the Brand Library: The Brand Library is an art and music library located in Brand Park high in the foothills overlooking Glendale and the San Fernando Valley. The original mansion design is similar to the East Indian Pavilion built for the 1893 Columbian World Exposition. The Brand Library does not have direct bus service. MTA Bus Line 92 and the Glendale Beeline Route #7 both stop at the intersection of Glenoaks Boulevard and Grandview, approximately one mile south of the Library. More here: www.brandlibrary.org.

Annenberg Space for Photography, Los Angeles

Saturday, August 6, 2011
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (PT)

Please join the West Coast chapter of the ASPP for a group tour of the outstanding exhibit "Beauty CULTure" at The Annenberg Space for Photography. The Annenberg describes the exhibit as "a seminal examination of photography’s role in capturing and defining notions of modern female beauty and how these images profoundly influence our lives in both celebratory and disturbing ways."

Our group will be given an introduction to the exhibit by an Anneberg staff member, and video interviews with contributing photographers will be on view. After the tour has ended we would love for you to join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a no host bar across the street at the stylish X Bar at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza hotel. It is sure to be a wonderful afternoon!

Members, please bring a guest who may be interested in the exhibit and the ASPP. If your membership has lapsed, please do come along to catch up on all things ASPP!

Click here to register on Eventbrite for this FREE event!

Who: ASPP members

What: Group tour of "Beauty CULTure"

When: Saturday, August 6, 2011

Time: 4:00pm for exhibit, and 6:00pm for drinks and hors d'ouvres

Where: The Annenberg Space for Photography, Century Park, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, #10 Los Angeles, CA 90067

Tel: 213-403-3000

X Bar at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza (just across The Avenue of the Stars)

Parking: Validated self-parking is $1.00. We do have limited space - please register early!

Come join ASPP @ The House for an evening of drinks, food and summer fun with photo and design industry friends and colleagues. To celebrate the creativity of Northwest creative professionals, we’ll also be showcasing new images and portfolio work from photographers and designers on the “big screen” throughout the night. All photographers and designers are welcome to submit images and recent work (see *below for submission guidelines).

WHEN: Wednesday, August 24^th 5PM – 9PM

WHERE: THE HOUSE STUDIOS 325 2nd Ave West; Seattle, WA 98119

FREE ADMISSION: Current ASPP, ASMP, APA, AIGA & Graphic Artists Guild Members

RSVP: Eventbrite

SPONSORS: Thanks to our event sponsors for their generous support:

| APA |   Danita Delimont Stock Photography | Graphic Artists Guild | SQUINT |

| The House Studios | ASMP | AIGA | PNTA |

*SLIDE SHOW SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

STEP 1: Choose up to 5 images from your catalog. Photographers should submit original photographs only without any advertising copy or extra graphics. Graphic designers may submit original “fine art” illustrations or photographs of printed branding packages. We cannot display ads or logos from your clients unless shown as a photograph of a printed piece.

 STEP 2: Crop your images to 1600 x 1200 H (display size) If you are using vertical format images, we recommend you create a diptych (two vertical images side-by-side) so the finished slide fills a horizontal format. If you cannot create a diptych, place vertical or odd-cropped images on a BLACK background.

 STEP 3: Add your logo and/or website address to the BOTTOM RIGHT corner of EVERY slide. Be sure to leave a little breathing room on the edges. Logos should be appx. 1/16 to 1/8 of the total slide size. (See example below) Consider making your logo transparent (optional).

 STEP 4: Name your slides with last name, underscore, first name, underscore, sequence number. An example of this is: “DEJARLAIS_TODD_1” (You must use proper naming convention for inclusion)

 STEP 5: Export your slides as 300 DPI JPG’s 1600 x1200 pixels high x 1600 pixels. The images will be displayed on a screen that is 9’ tall x 12’ wide.

 STEP 6: Put your slides in a folder titled with last name, underscore, first name and compress into a ZIP file.

 STEP 7: Mail your compressed ZIP folder to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - use your full name in the subject line of your email and include your contact information (only) in the body of the email.

The deadline for slide submissions is August 20th 2011

All guidelines above must be followed exactly for inclusion. Please submit only your copyright-owned

images. Be sure the images you are submitting are of high quality. Slides that are heavily pixilated or have

major unintentional technical flaws may not be included. Tasteful nudity is OK, pornography is not. Be sure

you are happy with the your selections BEFORE sending them as we may not be able to remove your

slides once submitted. By submitting your slides you authorize The House Studios to display them as we see

fit on August 24th 2011. After the event, your slides will be deleted. ASPP and The House reserve the right to

reject slides for any reason and cannot answer inquiries regarding this. Thank you for your understanding.

You’re Invited: New Directions for Creative Professionals Workshop, Saturday, April 9th

ASPP is delighted to invite you to our all day Workshop taking place at the Art Institute of Seattle:

Date: Saturday, April 9th
Time: 9AM - 4PM
Place: Art Institute of Seattle, 2323 Elliott Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121-1642

Special Thanks to Adobe for their generous support!

Our Confirmed Speakers:

Kammie McArthur, SVP, Group Creative Director, Publicis Seattle

Rick Becker-Leckrone, CEO, Blend Images

Hayden Schoen, Designer, Hornall Anderson Design Works

Dan Williams, Creative Resources Manager, Filter

Meredith Birkett, Senior Multimedia Editor, MSNBC.com

Barbara Kinney, Photojournalist and former White House Photographer

Adam Sheppard, Founder, 8ninths.com

Nicole Matthews, Vice President, Global Photography Operations, OnRequest Images

Portfolio Reviews will also be available:

Christine Saunders, Senior Art Buyer and Creative Career Consultant

Tom Wear, Community Manager, Getty Images

Danita Delimont, Founder, Danita Delimont Stock Photography

Door Prizes! Win valuable gifts* courtesy of:

 *Only registered attendees are eligible and you must be present to win!

Why You Should Attend: Creatives on all sides—art directors, designers, editors, producers, photographers, illustrators – are being challenged to rapidly expand their skill sets to both accommodate and anticipate the rapid evolution of our industry. The American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP) is hosting this all day workshop to provide an invaluable opportunity for you to meet key industry influencers and forge new relationships through in depth conversations that can enlighten and advise on the challenges and opportunities that creative professionals face today.

Agenda:
9:00AM Registration Desk Opens
9:00AM – 10AM Meet & Greet (coffee, tea, juice, muffins)
10:00AM – Welcome:

Mark Ippolito, ASPP West co-President; Sr. Manager, Lenati.com

Ric Peterson, Academic Director, Photography and Digital Filmmaking, Art Institute of Seattle

10:15AM – 11:30AM Panel Presentation – New Directions for Creative Professionals

Kammie McArthur, SVP, Group Creative Director, Publicis Seattle

Rick Becker-Leckrone, CEO, Blend Images

Hayden Schoen, Designer, Hornall Anderson Design Works

Dan Williams, Creative Resources Manager, Filter

Meredith Birkett, Senior Multimedia Editor, MSNBC.com

11:30AM – Noon – Roundtable/Small Group Breakout Discussions
Moderators at each roundtable will engage the group in discussions about opportunities/obstacles they are experiencing in the marketplace and make recommendations for what they can do to capitalize or overcome. Moderators will prompt roundtable participants with questions to consider including: current and future career opportunities, required skill set, and aptitude required to succeed.
Photographers – Roundtable Faciliator: Christine Saunders

Editors/Producers – Roundtable Faciliator: Barbara Kinney

Students/Other - Roundtable Faciliator: Meredith Birkett

12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch Break and Networking
Sandwiches, Salad, Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks will be provided

1:00PM – 2:00PM Keynote Presentation

Adam Sheppard, Founder, 8ninths.com

Adam Sheppard is a British born technology entrepreneur, marketer and fine arts digital photographer. He has been designing and building software since the early 80's working in tech companies large and small. As a founding member and Director of Strategic Business Development for Microsoft Live Labs he drove product marketing and partnerships for the widely acclaimed Photosynth and Seadragon projects, collaborating frequently with Bill Gates, Ray Ozzie and other tech luminaries.

In 2008, he co-founded 8ninths, an R&D laboratory and start-up incubator specializing on developing creative technologies for fortune 500 marketing and brand initiatives. Prominent work includes Senior level engagements with Senior leaders at NASA, Microsoft, Holland America Line, Starbucks and more.

In his spare time his creative outlet of digital photography touches on documentary, street and conceptual topics. Often leveraging software techniques such as High Dynamic Range (HDR), Zoomable interfaces, Synths and Video.

2:30PM – 3:00PM Coffee Break/Networking

3:00PM -4:00PM Winning Work, Hearts and Minds (aka War Stories in the New Millennium)
Innovative artists/producers/buyers comment on work they have created/produced and how they “won” the assignment (photographer/producer) and/or “won” the client to produce innovative work.

Barbara Kinney, Photojournalist and former White House Photographer

Nicole Matthews, Vice President, Global Photography Operations, OnRequest Images

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Workshop Fee: $40  Full Day Workshop includes lunch and coffee breaks
***ASPP Member Rate: $20***

ASMP / APA Members: $30

Students: $20 with student ID.

Portfolio Reviews: $25 - ½ hour private consultation
*Reserve in advance via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we’ll schedule a time

Reserve your space today! http://asppnewdirections.eventbrite.com

Look forward to seeing you there!

ASPP West Coast - Seattle Chapter Board

Mark Ippolito, President & Member Chair

Tom Wear, Vice President & Treasurer

Danita Delimont, Vice President

PS: While we hope you’ll come and stay for the entire workshop, if you can only join us for part of the day, please know you are welcome to do so.

This ASPP Event is sponsored by:

You, plus a guest, are invited by The West Chapter of the ASPP for a FREE private tour of, "Photography from the New China," ( www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/new_china) at the Getty Museum on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Noon.

The J. Paul Getty Museum recently acquired photographs by some of the young artists emerging from the reinvented society that is present-day China. This exhibition is built around those acquisitions and loans from private collections. During the Cold War era following World War II, China was a closed society. The Cultural Revolution (1966–76) sought to destroy the artistic and intellectual heritage of centuries of imperial rule.

Mao Zedong, the founder and longtime leader of the People's Republic of China, died in 1976. By 1980 his successor, Deng Xiaoping, had begun to pull back the curtain. However, China was still largely rural and poor, the Communist Party was omnipotent, censorship was severe, and artists remained under suspicion. The fall of the Soviet Union in 1989 and the uprising in Beijing's Tiananmen Square the same year caused further, more radical, change. Deng Xiaoping called for a new period of Reform and Opening.

In the past 20 years, China's economy has made huge strides to become the second largest in the world. The rapid transition has meant great progress in the way art is taught, made, and talked about in China's flourishing urban centers. Artists who went abroad to find freedom of expression have returned to establish studios and provide mentoring. In an effort perhaps to quiet rebellion and encourage tourism, the ever watchful state now furnishes space, such as the former factory that is now the arts complex 798 in Beijing.

We will be starting this tour promptly at 12pm so please make sure to arrive early for parking and to ride the tram ride to the museum entrance. We will meet in the foyer by the information desk at 11:45. Parking is $15.00 so carpooling is encouraged.

Please RSVP by March 7, 2011 with your name, email and guest's name to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . We have a limited number of spaces and anticipate a full program.

American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP) - West Coast - SF Bay Area Sub-Chapter Presents:

New Adventures in Rights & Licensing for Stills & Footage

Featured Presentation
Both sellers and users of visual media are increasingly swimming in uncharted waters. New media require new types of licenses while new technology and formats call for never-before-heard-of rights requirements. And, just to make things even more interesting, the rules, guidelines and appropriate fees for all of this is constantly changing. Melissa Rhodes, Director of Business Development – West for one of the world’s largest image licensing agencies (Photolibrary, http://www.photolibrary.com), will bring some much-needed clarity to the licensing chaos as she addresses these and other related issues.

Schedule
6-6:30 Check-in and mingle - light appetizers/refreshments provided
6:30-7:15 "New Adventures in Rights & Licensing for Stills and Footage" presentation by Melissa Rhodes
7:15-7:30 Q&A session
7:30 Socializing/networking
8:00 Adjourn

Location
McGraw-Hill Higher Education
160 Spear Street, Suite 500 between Mission and Howard Street
There is also an entrance on the other side of the building at 155 Main Street. Bring your ID to access the building. Google map: http://bit.ly/McGraw-SF

Transportation
Very close to Embarcadero BART Station. If you have to drive, please note that there is limited metered street parking in the area. The closest parking garage is 75 Howard Garage (415-543-2214) at 75 Howard St (between Steuart St & Spear St).

Registration
Sign up online at http://stock-photo-licensing.eventbrite.com
ASPP members - Free ($5 for late registration after 2/7, 5 PM)
Non-members - $7 ($10 for late registration after 2/7, 5 PM)
Space is limited at this event so sign up early!
Cash and check registration will be available at the door if seats are available.

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Thanks,
Mike and Nora

Mike Kahn
ASPP Bay Area Regional Vice President
President, Green Stock Media, http://www.greenstockmedia.com
650-269-1264 - asppbayarea[at]gmail.com

Nora Agbayani
ASPP Bay Area Program Director
Lead Photo Editor, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, http://www.mhhe.com

American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP) - West Coast

To stay informed of ASPP Bay Area events please send an email with your information to asppbayarea[at]gmail.com or call Mike Kahn, ASPP Bay Area Regional Vice President, at 650-269-1264.

The joint ASPP West Coast Chapter/National Wildlife Federation's Silent Auction Fundraiser to benefit the NWF's Gulf Oil Spill Restoration Fund held in late October raised more than $7,300!

www.facebook.com/asppwestcoastsilentauction

asppsilentauction.wordpress.com/

twitter.com/asppla

www.nwf.org/

This event was made possible with the gracious support of many sponsors, including Wildfire Studios, Samy’s Camera, Livebooks, Phase One, SanDisk, Lowepro, Kata, Castex, Epson, Omega Cinema Props,
Burke-Triolo Studios and The Hand Prop Room.

Catering provided by Simple Gourmet,
Wine donated by Napa Valley’s eco-friendly vintner Trinity Oaks Vineyards

all event images © Sarah M. Golonka / smg-photography

Please join me for a casual happy hour get together this coming Wednesday, December 8th to connect and celebrate the holiday season. First drink is on the house for all current ASPP members, and those that sign up at the event! Here are the details:

DATE:
Wednesday, 12/8/10, 6:30-8:30 PM

LOCATION:

Dada SF - http://www.dadasf.com

86 2nd Street (south of Market, before Mission)

TRANSPORTATION:

Mass transit recommended. Short walk from Montgomery St. BART Station. Street parking available but may be challenging.

RSVP:

Please let me know if you will be attending, but show up anyway even if you don't. This bar may be busy so please call me if you have trouble finding our group (650-269-1264).

I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the event!

Happy Holidays!

Mike

Mike Kahn

ASPP Bay Area Regional Vice President

President, Green Stock Media, http://www.greenstockmedia.com

650-269-1264 - asppbayarea[AT]gmail.com

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If you would like to be added to the ASPP Bay Area events list send an email to asppbayarea[AT]gmail.com.

Please join the West Coast Chapter of the ASPP for a special docent-led tour of the acclaimed exhibit:
William Eggleston: Democratic Camera - Photographs and Video 1961-2008
at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 1:00 pm.

Docent-led tours are normally $22 per person but ASPP is offering a special ticket price of $12 for the first 20 members who preregister. It's our way of saying thank you for your support and participation in ASPP's programs and events this year. Non-members are welcome to join the tour for the normal fee.

Directions/Parking information: http://www.lacma.org/visit/plan-your-visit.aspx
Questions? email us here: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Let's meet at the ticket area in the LACMA Courtyard at 12:45.

After the tour, which will last about an hour, anyone who would like to is welcome to join us for a bite to eat in the courtyard. We will have a brief meeting to update all on new developments, member benefits, plans for the new year and opportunities for all to be involved. Our new Executive Director, Jain Lemos, will be attending and this will be a wonderful opportunity to say hello. 

To preregister and secure your spot, please go here

(image © Eggleston Artistic Trust, courtesy Cheim & Read, New York)

Speakers:

Rhonda Hanson: Director, Search Engine Marketing, Getty Images

Josh Barnes: Community Director, Zooppa.com

Stafford Squire: Social Media Project Manager, Chase Jarvis Inc.

Dan Gebler: Director of Experience Strategy, POP

Mark Ippolito: Marketing Consultant, Lenati.com (Moderator)

Social media marketing has quickly emerged as one of the most powerful and effective tools creative professionals can use to promote their work, create new business opportunities and generate income. Our panel of experts will share tips, techniques and best practices to help you drive greater awareness of your work and demonstrate through specific case studies and examples how you can make social media work for YOU.

When: Tuesday, November 16^th 6PM – 8PM  Light refreshments served.

Where: Adobe University Auditorium, Adobe Corporation, 801 N. 34th Street, Seattle, WA 98103

MAP Link: http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&cp=47.648262051404075~-122.31377157982076&lvl=13&sty=r&where1=801%20N%2034th%20St%2C%20Seattle%2C%20WA%2098103-8882

Fees:

ASPP Members: $5

APA Members : $5

Associate Member Organizations (ASMP, PACA, GAG, ADC, etc) $5

Non-Members $10

Students: $2 (with ID)

RSVP: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thanks to our event location sponsor Adobe for their generous use of their facilities.