It's been a year of transitions for many in business here in Southern California, and it appears the trend will continue for the foreseeable future. MCAI-OC/LA has been aggressive in moving forward as well. For instance, last fiscal year...

Three well-known producers share Do's and Don'ts for different approaches to multi-camera location productions. From big remote trucks to fly-pak switchers to isolated cameras, our experts work both live and on recorded media. Come early and network with fellow professionals.

Want to feel needed, respected? Wouldn't you like that warm fuzzy feeling of helping your fellow man? Maybe you'd prefer a meglomaniacial power trip? All this can be yours when become the new Treasurer ...

Have you ever wished there were more than 24 hours in a day so that you could get more accomplished? I think we've all been there. As a voice-over artist as well as a vocalist, I've discovered something that applies to every media professional...

MCAI membership is open to both experienced veterans and talented newcomers. One of our newest members, Julie Nagode, is new to the professional world of voice-overs. She's found that whatever your level of experience, MCAI provides valuable networking as well as business & production benefits.

Producer Art Kirsch is a natural crisis manager. He describes his main job skill as, 'cat herder.' It's a great image of a producer at work. After a long career as a computer-graphics executive and a history of supporting non-profits and the arts, Art knows how to get things done! And boy, is he doing a lot...

Hey, Music Lovers! It's that time of year again! KSBR Jazz radio 88.5 FM & OCRockRadio.com are holding their Annual Garage Sale & Open House on Saturday October 24th! Cheap CDs, merchandise and DJs! (Yes, the DJ's are cheap!)

You've heard the old quip, "Whaddaya waitin' for, an invitation?" Does that sound like it's aimed at you? Maybe it is! If so, consider this your invitation to help out on any MCAI project. And, NO... you don't need to be a member to volunteer...

Most business owners want only the best quality suppliers. But when it comes to video and web communications they don't know where to begin-or all too often are willing to settle for a quick solution. Here's the solution...

In its 40 years of existence MCAI has undergone many changes-not the least of which was transforming itself from the original ITVA. Now MCAI is going through another period of renewal—one that is refocusing the organization to serve members and chapters better than ever before. Big improvements are in the works...

The LA/Orange County Chapter of MCAI has some great topics planned for the monthly meetings in Fall 2009. After our big annual Media Pro Mixer in September, we turn toward Film and TV production. On October 21st we present three well known producers...

It's time to scare up some production horror stories! Just in time for Halloween, San Diego Chapter of MCAI is having a monster of a meeting to dig up the terrible tales of shoots gone wrong, clients gone crazy, and the various gremlins and goblins that get in the way of good projects. Come view some funny media industry videos and share stories of the amazing and insane things client say and do. The best part... you can learn how to handle the kooky clients before they go kooky on you.