[Imc-production] Re: [UCIMC-Tech] production room cleanup

Mon Apr 21 16:48:57 CDT 2008

Tommy,

1) I agree that this is an issue that affects multiple working groups, and
therefore, yes, it ought to be discussed at a Steering meeting.

2) I agree that the Production Group should be responsible (though perhaps
not exclusively) for managing and using the space in the production room, in
the same way that the Shows group is responsible for the sound system,
stage, and performances, and WRFU is in charge of its studio.  Of course,
the Production Group needs to become a viable entity once more, and it is
becoming clear that you and I are interested in making this happen.

3) We need to improve communication and collaboration between working
groups, especially ones so closely related as Shows, WRFU, Tech, and
Production.  Duplication of effort will be a waste of time for all of us,
and we need to be aware of each others' plans and projects.  Speaking from
experience in the Shows Group (and I know you'll back me up on this), it is
frustrating and time-consuming when we're getting ready to put on a show,
and lights and speakers are missing, and cables unplugged or tangled because
other groups or individual members were using them.  You're right to be
cautious of the same kinds of actions interfering with the efficient
operation of a decent production room (which has become a somewhat
indecently transformed storage room).

4) If the Tech Group wishes to discuss the production room at its next
meeting, I see no problem with this, as long as it is also a primary agenda
item for Steering, and as long as decisive actions are reserved until it
goes to Steering.  The Production Group will have to be separate from other
groups in order to accomplish anything, but it will likely consist of some
individuals already in the Tech, Shows, and WRFU groups.

-Steve

On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 2:58 PM, Tommy Griscom <rgriscom at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey guys,
> I can't make it to the tech meeting on Tuesday, but really, shouldn't we
> be discussing this at the steering meeting since it involves multiple
> groups? The production vault is to be run by a completely separate group
> from tech, wrfu, and shows. This group isn't really active right now, since
> no one except maybe Dan is officially "in" the production group. Until this
> group is created I think it would be good to have all the discussions
> concerning the space at steering meetings, especially since that is where
> all of the work started, when I presented to steering my idea of cleaning
> out the vault to create an isolation recording room. Without a group to take
> responsibility for the space I think we should make all decisions concerning
> the space at the steering meetings (which each group should be represented
> at, anyway).
>
> What do you guys think?
>
> -Tommy
>
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 20, 2008 at 9:42 PM, Josh King <josh at ucimc.org> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Chris Ritzo wrote:
> > > Andrew,
> > > As a member of the tech group, I had initially volunteered to work on
> > > the production workstation and the cleanup is kind of related to that.
> > > Shows and WRFU along with other groups are all interested in using the
> > > space too. We obviously want to involve these groups to make
> > appropriate
> > > decisions.  The first thing on my mind is to see what's there, what
> > > needs to be moved, etc,  and then see what it will take to get the
> > space
> > > where we want it to be. It might be that we don't need to move the
> > > filing cabinet, but I don't know.
> > >
> > > I also am not sure if any of this requires further approval from the
> > > production group or steering for that matter.  But there's a real
> > > need/desire from several groups, so it seems we should start moving
> > > forward.  If anyone else has an idea about this, please chime in.
> > >
> > > We need to meet, as you said and talk about how to proceed.  If you
> > can
> > > make it to the IMC-Tech meeting this Tuesday at 6pm in the main space,
> > I
> > > think this might be a good forum to start figuring it out.
> > >
> > > -Chris
> > >
> > > Andrew Ó Baoill wrote:
> > >> Tommy/Chris,
> > >>
> > >> I'm not sure how much time I can give to the issue, but I'm
> > interested
> > >> in some involvement with the production room work, in part because of
> > >> the interactions with WRFU operations (and because improved audio
> > >> editing facilities are in the interest of WRFU).
> > >>
> > >> At our meeting yesterday we discussed the proposal to move the WRFU
> > >> printer, automation computer and filing cabinet. We think we may have
> > >> some ideas/solutions for the first two - though subject to some
> > >> constraints on placement. The filing cabinet may be an issue, because
> > >> our studio has been built to be ADA compliant, and it may be
> > difficult
> > >> to find a space for the filing cabinet within the studio, but we may
> > >> be able to come up with some solutions, given some time.
> > Is this one of the filing cabinets in the vault now? I think the primary
> > concern is security, as many groups would potentially use the production
> > room space but should not be given access to WRFU resources,
> > particularly the automation computer. I think that the tech meeting is
> > definitely a good place to discuss this as Chris said, and I hope you
> > can make it on Tuesday.
> > >>
> > >> It might be most helpful if I could meet you, and/or others involved
> > >> with the production room project, at the IMC to discuss these (and
> > >> other) aspects of the project. What sort of times might suit you for
> > >> this?
> > >>
> > >> Andrew
> > >>
> > >> Andrew Ó Baoill
> > >> Station Manager
> > >> WRFU-LP, Urbana 104.5FM
> > >> http://www.wrfu.net andrew at funferal.org
> > >> admin/voicemail: (217) 278 3933  x25
> > >> (217) 344-2536 (studio)
> > >>
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