The United States produces 2 millionth tons of eWaste every year

A letter from Big Window Video
and The Filmmakers Channel Network
by Michael Palombo
Not to ditch on the Santa Fe Film Festival, but we offered them this technology, and
we told them it would make for a greener planet, it looks like they listened to us on the
eWaste part, but didn't listen to us on the higher quality streaming video for our New Mexico Filmmakers.
Does the Quicktime player qualify as streaming video? I'm not sure, but I know if I had
a great film I wouldn't show it on a Quicktime player, and who's hosting the video?
can you trust the server is it secure, how big is the server, and who does the server belong to?
all these question everybody should be asking. If your not asking these question, you
must not really care. Look I don't no much about streaming video, but I Know that the
quicktime player still has a file buffer skip! skip that's not a quality way to view a film.
Look the truth is there are a lot of sites claiming to have streaming video, but there is
a lot of things their not telling you, like their streaming video is buffered.
This is where I tell you about a streaming video platform with no buffer and higher res
and what if I told you the platform was deep underground in the Uta mountains protected
by a solid wall of granite, now that sounds secure! The quicktime server could be in
some body's house, and who's their host, how secure is that,, O yea I was going to tell you
about this awesome platform that was built by companies like Disney, and only a small
hand full of companies have a piece of, like Move Network. The same quality of video
that Opra is streaming, Opra's not using a quicktime player, she's using high quality
no buffering streaming video. Where did she get it, and how much did it cost.
well I'm sure it cost a lot or she new somebody, but the truth is that kind of access
is available to the little guy, and it's been made possible by a company that I'm
not going to tell you about, because they don't want me to, they want me to
make sure that you go threw me first because you have to know somebody to gain
access to this sweet player, and the best part is you can have your channel for free
and if you want the pay/per/view function/propay and now offering paypal
so go get your free high quality no buffering streaming video for free at my website
BIG WINDOW VIDEO


For_Immediate_Release:

United States of America (Press Release) September 22, 2007 -- Santa Fe, New Mexico – “According to the EPA the United States produces 2 million tons of eWaste every year which is one reason we support and encourage filmmakers to submit their films on line, rather then sending DVDS which ends up as eWaste”, said Stephen Rubin of the Santa Fe Film Festival. “Unfortunately, the initiative was delayed so we decided to extend the submission deadline to September 26 for filmmakers who may have missed the deadline, as a way of building momentum for on line submissions for next year, green filmmaking and empowering filmmakers with the opportunity to acquire their own distribution channel”, continued Rubin.

When asked how filmmakers can submit on line and get their own high quality distribution platform, Rubin explained, “Filmmakers just need to go to http://santafefilmfestival.com/Online_Submissions and watch a short video presentation using the same technology they’ll use to submit, or distribute their films and then enter their contact information and we will call them back and step them through the process. When asked about the broadcast technology, Rubin said; “The technology is absolutely fantastic. First the quality is the best I have ever seen! Second it is a stream, so there is no risk to filmmakers’ distribution rights and third it is a no buffering

Going Green No Longer An Option

This year, Americans are finally starting to face up to the fact that we must take drastic and immediate measures to conserve energy and protect the environment or we will face serious economic and personal consequences. It is no longer an option, it is absolutely crucial to the future of both this country and future generations.

We have had our heads in the sand while Europe has been taking the steps we should have years ago. Since Europe has been dealing with higher energy prices for quite sometime, they have implemented policies to save energy both at home and in business.

Why did it take us so long to see that we would face a crisis? We have know for years that gas would become scarcer at some point.

Mainly, the reason is simple. We have maintained fairly low gas prices and felt exempt from Europe's situation. The tension that has existed for years in the Middle East should have concerned us. Americans have spoiled themselves with large cars and homes with little thought of the consequences that would ensue.

We must become proactive and aggressive in our approach. We cannot change the current oil crisis. We can only learn to conserve and protect what we have both for ourselves and the future generations.

My fear is that while we have started to see the importance and seriousness of what is unfolding, so many of us have not really grasped how dire the consequences will be if we don't take immediate steps!

Green Filmmaking in New Mexico

Governor Bill Richardson today released his initial recommendations on "Green Filmmaking" practices for film and television projects shooting in New Mexico. The program consists of a list of voluntary steps a production can take to limit its impact on the environment and maximize its benefit to the community.

3:10 to Yuma is very happy to be one of the first productions to participate in Governor Richardson's new Green Filmmaking Program. We are continually looking for additional ways to contribute to these efforts
"New Mexico continues to find ways to lead the film and television production industry in innovative practices and incentives," said Governor Richardson. "Our green filmmaking program shows our commitment to respecting and protecting our state's natural resources while aggressively growing this industry. We'll continue to add to and refine the program as we go along but this is a terrific start."

Eric Witt, the governor's Director of Media Arts and Entertainment Development, explained the structure of the initiative. "Our program is simple," said Witt. "First, help educate filmmakers about environmentally sensitive materials and practices that are either cost-neutral or in some cases even cost-savers. Second, provide productions with contacts to local suppliers of these goods and services, as well as encourage the local business communities to step in where new opportunities arise such as providing recyclable materials pick-up services for set locations. Third, consider limited financial sweeteners such as waiving certain permit fees for productions that adopt these practices - although I stress that New Mexico already has the most progressive financial production incentive program in the country so this is probably the least critical element. Clearly education and connecting productions with the appropriate resources are the key ingredients."

Paul Haggis, writer/director/producer of In the Valley of Elah, currently filming in Albuquerque, is a strong environmental advocate and a board member of the Environmental Media Association (EMA) in Los Angeles. "We are proud to be one of the first New Mexico productions to practice environmentally conscious filmmaking," said Haggis. "In addition to using fuel-efficient vehicles, using biodegradable products, and implementing an extensive recycling program, we have contracted with a local food bank to donate all of our contained and unused food on a daily basis."

"We look forward to playing a part in implementing New Mexico's Green Filmmaking Program. We think it's a great example for other states to follow as well," said Haggis.

3:10 to Yuma, a feature film shooting in Santa Fe and starring Russell Crowe, has also put green filmmaking into practice. On top of donating lumber to a local charity organization, they are also providing their leftover food to a Santa Fe food bank on a daily basis. The production estimates that the food bank will have received thousands of meals by the time filming has ended.

"3:10 to Yuma is very happy to be one of the first productions to participate in Governor Richardson's new Green Filmmaking Program. We are continually looking for additional ways to contribute to these efforts," said Location Manager, c.

Says EMA president, Debbie Levin, "We're very excited that New Mexico wants to step up and lead the way for green production."

PROGRAM INFORMATION
New Mexico's Green Filmmaking Initiative is a voluntary program to encourage environmentally sensitive film & television production, built around three principles:

· Educate and Encourage productions in the use of environmentally sensitive production materials and techniques.
· Provide resources for green materials and services.
· Incentivize the use of green materials and techniques where necessary.

Educate & Encourage: The New Mexico Film Office will offer educational materials to productions about the use of alternative materials and environmentally friendly practices in the production office and on-set. This would include information on: recycling; purchasing locally made and/or organic products; donating unused/unwanted items to local school, church or animal welfare organizations; using non-toxic/low-toxic supplies and paints; leasing hybrid/electric vehicles; using biodiesel for generators; using alternative and biofuels for all other vehicles; water management/rainwater harvesting; and waste reduction techniques, among others.

We will provide all productions with a "Green Information Packet" explaining the financial and functional benefits of being eco-friendly - not just for the production but for the community and overall environment.

A Green Filmmaking working group has provided Governor Richardson with preliminary guidelines for building the Green Filmmaking program (see below). The administration will continue to explore new ways to inform and encourage environmentally sensitive productions and examine new business opportunities created through servicing these productions. For example, providing on-location pick-up services for recyclable or unused materials and food is one way the business community and/or private sector can fill anticipated needs.

A voluntary New Mexico Green Filmmaking certification program will also be offered to key production personnel such as Production Managers, Coordinators and other department heads interested in more intensive training in green production. This certification will further awareness and dissemination of information throughout the production community.

Resources: The New Mexico Film Office will supply contacts for environmentally friendly production goods and services through print and on-line resources, encouraging local purchasing where available.

Incentives: New Mexico already offers the most comprehensive film and television production incentive package in the nation. We will consider additional financial benefits, such as waiving certain permit fees, for productions that adhere to the principles of the green production program.

See the list of preliminary recommendations at http://www.ballantinespr.com/newmexico/GreenFilm_BestPractices2_120706.html

For more information on Green Production practices and resources please visit online at http://www.nmfilm.com or http://www.ema-online.org. Or call the New Mexico State Film Office at (505) 827-9810.

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YESTERDAY
Broadcasting was a closed society. Centralized multi-million dollar studios and government regulations made getting on the air a major obstacle.

TODAY
All you need is your own channel, the internet, and a webcam, along with your talent and passion to entertain communicate or teach.

TOMORROW
Tomorrow you will be choosing a low-grade channel like youtube
Or maybe you want a higher quality channel like a QuickTime player
Or maybe you go for one of these bigger platforms that claim to have streaming video, only to find out they don’t have the bandwidth to support you, and there’s still buffering issues and they want show their ads on your channel, don’t do any of these things,
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Player with a built in pay/per/view button so you can conveniently
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