Hey all, <div><br></div><div>Noah attempted to send the email below to this list this morning but it bounced for some reason so I am resending it. </div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Hey everybody, <br>
<br>OccupyMBTA and Occupy Boston Multimedia WG are teaming up to put together a 60 or 90 sec professional quality video spot to promote A4, and we need your help!<br><br>The concept is to have shots of transit systems, iconic skylines and people - t-riders, workers, advocates, and occupiers - reading the mic-check that we have been working on. The draft can be found here:<br>
<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rx4vWWczHBqPnO0qZOsdKp47g9fOVT2zH8OiH99AhW4/edit" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rx4vWWczHBqPnO0qZOsdKp47g9fOVT2zH8OiH99AhW4/edit</a><br>
<br>This is still a draft but we should finalize the script and phrasing by tomorrow morning. We were thinking that in the interest of time we won't actually do a proper call and response mic-check, but we do want to keep the phrases distinct and the speed consistent. <br>
<br>BOSTON PEOPLE: WE WILL BE SHOOTING TOMORROW. (Meet at Park st. green line outbound platform at 11 wearing OB/OccupyMBTA stuff. Please be on time)<br><br>From other cities we need DSLR 1080p footage. Do you know anyone who uses one of these? Media WG perhaps? Public access TV? Please contact them and ask for help ASAP. <br>
<br>We'll send out some screen shots of what we get tomorrow as well as a more detailed shot list, but here are a few shots you could start planning and shooting now:<br><br>1) General Assemblies or large groups Mic-Checking the text.<br>
<br>2) Transit systems (trains pulling into stations, people waiting on platforms, or inside trains or buses) with ambient train/bus sounds. It would be best if you can get the city skyline in the background. <br><br>3) Footage of individuals or small groups reading the mic check. Occupiers, Transit Workers, and passengers are some potential subjects. <br>
<br>I'll keep everyone in the loop as the concept develops and we make progress. Have a look at the mic-check and let me know what you think. Feel free to call with any questions.<br><br>-Noah <br><a href="tel:857%20498%202732" value="+18574982732" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">857 498 2732</a></span></div>
<div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#222222" face="arial, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse"><br></span></font><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 2:13 PM, ArielOB <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:ariel@occupyboston.org">ariel@occupyboston.org</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Hey all, </font><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div>
<div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Here is a first stab at a promotional mic check. Are people interested in trying to get this done? I am going to speak to the Occupy Boston Media Team to see if they would be willing to edit the video if you all send in footage. Let me know what you all think. Also feel free to edit or contribute your own draft to this google doc: </span><a href="http://www.bit.ly/A4MicCheck" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);white-space:pre-wrap" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/A4MicCheck </a></span><br>
<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Mic Check</span><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight:bold;text-indent:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">
<span style="font-weight:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(Mic Check)</span></p><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Mic Check</span><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight:bold;text-indent:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">
<span style="font-weight:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(Mic Check)</span></p><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We are the 99%</span><br>
<p dir="ltr" style="font-weight:bold;text-indent:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-weight:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(We are the 99%) </span></p><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br>
<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We have come together in solidarity </span><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight:bold;text-indent:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-weight:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(We have come together in solidarity) </span></p>
<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">To demand public transportation for the 99%</span><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight:bold;text-indent:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">
<span style="font-weight:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(To demand public transportation for the 99%) </span></p><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">To say public transportation is a right! </span><br>
<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> (To say public transportation is a right! )</span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Together, We say no hikes in public transit costs!</span><br>
<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> (Together, We say no hikes in public transit costs!)</span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Together, We say no cuts to public transit services</span><br>
<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> (Together, We say no cuts to public transit services!)</span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Together, We say no layoffs of public transit jobs</span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br>
<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> (</span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Together, We say no layoffs of public transit jobs)</span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br>
<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">From Boston </span><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight:bold;text-indent:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">
<span style="font-weight:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(From Boston) </span></p><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">To Portland</span><br>
<p dir="ltr" style="font-weight:bold;text-indent:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-weight:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(To Portland) </span></p><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br>
<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">To Oakland</span><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight:bold;text-indent:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-weight:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(To Oakland) </span></p>
<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">To Pittsburgh</span><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight:bold;text-indent:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">
<span style="font-weight:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(To Pittsburgh) </span></p><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(((Add any other cities that participate in the mic check)))</span><br>
<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">And many other cities across the nation</span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> (And many other cities across the nation)</span><br>
<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We will rise up together on April 4th! </span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> (We will rise up together on April 4th!)</span><br>
<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Join us! </span><br><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> (Join us!)</span></font></div>
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