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Big and Bright – Deep in the Heart of Texas! Texas Motion Picture Alliance Denim and Diamonds PARTY

Tracy Ready — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:09:58 +0000

It’s happening! Thursday May 10: The TXMPA Black and White 2012 Denim and Diamonds All Industry PARTY. Why is this exciting? Because The Texas Motion Picture Alliance has done in a few short years something the production business in Texas has needed for a LONG time: They’ve built an enthusiasm for television and film production in the state AND a REAL voice in Austin at the state legislature. All the Party details>> READ ON>>

Why Social Media Matters and How Marketing Doesn’t Change (“Old Media” vs NEW)

Tracy Ready — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:57:17 +0000

Not convinced social media matters? Watch ANY news program on television, from CNN to Fox to MSNBC – EVERY SINGLE ONE now will bombard you with invitations to connect on Facebook AND Twitter. Trust me, I have worked in television for more than twenty years. If social media wasn’t having a positive impact on their relationship with viewers, thereby driving up the value of advertising, THEY WOULDN’T BE DOING IT.

Repetitive messaging works with ALL MEDIA, whether we like it or not...

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Social Media Simple – 3 Videos

Tracy Ready — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:05:29 +0000

Having worked in "traditional" media (television) for more than 20 years, I have been astounded at the growth of social media and it's impact on how we do business as freelance media professionals. It's also apparent to me that many of my colleagues in television and music production are not taking part in this revolution, often because of a lack of understanding of how it all works.

Stock Footage Demo Features New Music From Trace Relations

Tracy Ready — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:03:24 +0000

While I keep The Social Freelancer (tm) updated on a variety of topics related to Music, Media, TV and Film, 99% of them NOT a self promotion, I hope you'll indulge me here for 2 minutes (!) to show off a bit. This video is a new demo of our HD stock footage offerings from CityB-roll.com, edited to a short instrumental track from my band project Trace Relations (tm). The song is an advance track from our upcoming debut studio CD release.

The TV Biz as We Have Known It is Mostly Gone

Tracy Ready — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:02:46 +0000

Broadcast television as I have known it for the last 20+ years has changed. The business as we knew it is mostly gone. I am striving to re-invent myself business wise to being more active as a writer, producer, speaker, documentary filmmaker, vocalist and songwriter in addition to keeping the video production business going. So What's Up? That doesn't mean I am not working as a Director of Photography - I am. It is my primary source of revenue. I love shooting and producing for good clients who appreciate the skills I bring to the table for their video projects. But the long term business reality is that lower quality and cheaper rates are what syndicated TV shows and corporations are wanting and, in fact, demanding. There will only be downward pressure on day rates for freelance media professionals as I see it right now. Why? Check out the rest of this post from The Social Freelancer (tm)>>>

Top 20 Signs You’ve Been in TV Too Long

Tracy Ready — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:12:48 +0000

Top 20 Signs You've Been in TV Too Long - TV, Film and Video Production Humor as compiled by Tracy Ready, Trace Productions, Dallas, Texas USA http://tracetv.tv

Dallas Selected as Location for New Television Series

Tracy Ready — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:35:54 +0000

Fox Television Studios has selected Dallas to be the location for Jack and Dan, its new one-hour, action/comedy series to air on FOX. Created by Matt Nix (Burn Notice) who is executive-producing along with Mikkel Bondesen, Jack and Dan will be set in Dallas and filmed at locations throughout the city. Fox Television Studios’ production offices for the series also will be based in Dallas.