Welcome to the CD-ROM for the Independent Telco Local Content Workshop. This CD-ROM contains the overheads presented at this one day workshop, as well as bonus reference materials. The following table provides links to HTML, MS Word or Adobe PDF versions of these presentations.

Presentations:

Welcome Letter (Word)

Introductions

Motivations for IOCs to create content

Leveraging the Community

Protecting your IP - Intellectual Property, that is.

And now, for something completely different

Tips and Tools, Process and Mistakes

Hands-on

Reference Materials:

Adobe Video Tools

DV Formats

DV Primer

Eyewonder

Local Access Handbook

Example Release Forms

Jump Start Marketing Program

Gemstar/Starsight/TV Guide IPG Ads

Please contact us at workshopcd@viodi.com or at 408 551-0320 if you have any questions or wish to order additional materials.

Local Content Example

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Note, the above video needs Windows Media Player. If you have Windows Media Player and are having difficulties making it work, please give us a call at 408 551-0320 and we will try to help you.

The above video provides an example of "local" content. It provides a brief glimpse of Sierra Telephone's celebration of National Small Telecommunications Week (NSTW). National Small Telecommunications Week is an OPASTCO-led effort to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of this nation's independent telephone companies.

Listen to Mr. Brian Wise, Field Representative to Republican Congressman George Radonovich, as he explains the importance of independent telcos to their communities and country. To read more about Sierra Telephone's celebration of NSTW, please click here.

This video features the song, "Home in the Hills", by the String Bandits. This local band was the featured entertainment for the day's festivities. To hear more of this great music, contact the String Bandits at stringbandits@yahoo.com.

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