Do you have a nagging feeling you can manage your images better and faster? Are you insecure about your archiving and backup systems? Are you ever disappointed in the final output of your work? Join ASMP and learn about dpBestflow, the definitive digital imaging resource for gaining efficiency, profitability and excellence.

Seminar Topics
- Make informed decisions about choosing the best workflow for your needs
- Maintain the color intent and quality of your work
- Preserve your digital image files (and the work that you do to them) for the short and long term
- Communicate more effectively with clients, printers, digital labs or anyone else handling your files
- Work more efficiently so you can focus on creating great images and growing your business
FULL DETAILS

Date:
May 12, 2010 (Wednesday)


Time:
Sign-in starts at 6:30 PM Program from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location:

Cleveland Institute of Art

11141 East Blvd. – Cleveland, OH

(Parking lot is located just east of the building on Bellflower Ave. and guests can enter through the door located under the Cinematheque sign)


This event is free of charge, but REGISTER HERE to ensure a space.

The Presenter
Judy Herrmann is a past president of the ASMP, an Olympus Visionary and recipient of the United Nation’s IPC Leadership Award. A widely quoted expert, she has lectured extensively on digital photography and smart business practices since 1995. Her consulting practice helps photographers earn more money doing creatively satisfying work.

Come prepared to have an enjoyable time, and communicate your ideas.

Date:
March 18, 2010

Time:
6:00PM – Social
7:30PM – Meeting

Location:
Local Heroes Bar and Grill (formerly Alice Cooper’s town)

2217 East 9th

Cleveland, OH

216-566-8100

Fees:

Members – $0.00
Student Non-members – $10.00

Non members – $20.00

Includes: hot appetizers, sandwiches and sodas. A cash bar will be available.

Door Prizes:
We will be giving away 2ea, one year / 625 meg upgrades to PixOasis.com (a $143.00 value). PixOasis.com is the first digital image display and delivery tool designed exclusively for media professionals.

Please RSVP by 12:00pm on March 16th to:
Don Bensman Jr.
President, ASMP-ONC
don@donbensmanphotography.com

Tom Feran, who for 15 years covered TV and electronic media as a Plain Dealer
 editor, critic and columnist, and was twice president of theTelevision Critics
Association of North America, leads an impressive panel of local industry executives:
 
Lonnie Gronek, Vice President/General Manager, Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting, and
Mark Smukler, Senior Director of Content, WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN ideastream.

The Forum begins at 8AM in The Plain Dealer Community Room (1801 Superior Avenue). Continental breakfast at 7:30AM. Admission is only $20. Limited seating.

Make your reservations at www.plaindealer.com/noca or call (216) 999-4028.
 
There will be ample time for questions. Interact with the individuals
on the “front lines” of broadcasting in Northeast Ohio.
 
NOCA’s ONEINDUSTRY Forum Series is presented by The Plain Dealer
with support from 90.3 WCPN ideastream.

The next NOCAnites Networking Soiree will be held on Wednesday, February 24 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Nighttown at 12383 Cedar Road at the top of Cedar Hill.

This is your chance to mix and mingle with other members of the marketing communications industry: find new colleagues, find new collaborations, find a job, find a date, find a ride home.  Or, swap stories, share contact info – learn what’s happening in your industry… in your town!  We promise the earth and sky, and are willing to deliver the Night and town.  And it’s so reasonable.

Pre-register online for $15; at the door break out a $20.  The finest hors d’oeuvres this side of the Pecos and a cash bar will be enjoyed by all.

Forum looks at Selling Cleveland
The next NOCA Forum will be held at The Plain Dealer and will focus on Selling Cleveland.  Our panel of experts will present their perspectives on selling Cleveland as a place to live, do business and as an entertainment venue.

We will also be introducing the NOCA Opportunity FIRST program which is aimed at keeping marketing communications business here in Northeast Ohio.

Date:
January 27, 2010

Time:
8:00 a.m.

Location:
The Plain Dealer
1801 Superior Avenue

Reservations

ASMP/ONC member Yvonne Sanderson will display her 30’ long series entitled “Alphabet Aerials” at the Notre Dame College Clara Fritzsche Library this February through March.

With her pilot husband Mark at the controls of their Cessna 172 aircraft, Yvonne created this personal project over 2.5 years of flying other commissioned work – from Ohio to the upper Midwest and the east coast of the United States. Yvonne has combined her passion for photography and love of aviation throughout her 23 year career as a professional photographer.

All are welcome to attend the opening reception Thursday, Feb 11^th from 5 to 7:00 pm. Letters will be for sale and light refreshments served.

Library is on the campus of Notre Dame College of Ohio
4545 College Road
South Euclid, Ohio 44121
tel. 877-632-6446.



Date:
Thursday, December 10, 2009


Time:
5:30PM to 9:00PM


Location:
Stata Productions
2220 Superior Viaduct Suite 3
Cleveland, OH 44113

Phone 216-621-1977

www.stataproductions.com



Fees: 

$5 Members

$10 Non-member Guests

Fees includes food and beverages (beer, wine, soft drinks, water, and coffee)



Plus, The MYSTERY PHOTO SHOOT: 

There will be several mystery objects and a studio area, with lighting, set aside behind closed doors. Bring your digital SLR camera, lens, and CF card to join in!
Each photographer will have a designated amount of time to execute their shoot (using one or all objects). Judges will award a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner.



Please RSVP no later than 12:00PM on December 9, 2009 to:

Don Bensman Jr.
President, ASMP-ONC
don@donbensmanphotography.com

The Pop Shop Gallery
17020 Madsion Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
216-227-8440

Opening Reception
Date: November 28, 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM

This is a reschedule of the Pints & Pixels program from July…

Date:
October 22, 2009 (Thursday)

Time:
6:00PM Social
7:00PM Program

Location:
Literary Cafe
1031 Literary Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 861-3922

Fees:
$5.00 Members
$10.00 Non-members

Please RSVP by October 20, 2009 to:
Don Bensman Jr.
President, ASMP-ONC

don@donbensmanphotography.com


To submit images for the Pints & Pixels:
Send no more than 10 images to:
David Ahntholz
david@davidahntholz.com

Deadline to send images: 1:00PM on October 21, 2009

Image requirements:
Size horizontal images to be 1024 pixels wide
Size vertical images to be 768 pixels high
Save images @ 72ppi as a #10 quality jpeg