[Videolib] DVD vs. Blu-ray

2016-09-06 Thread scott petersen
Hi Folks, I'm getting close to releasing my latest documentary. Are you folks transitioning over to Blu-ray? Do DVDs still have a place in libraries? How much of your new purchases are streaming as opposed to physical media? Best, Scott Petersen Producer/Director "Hitchhiking to the

[Videolib] Scrabble documentary

2013-07-29 Thread scott petersen
...@hotmail.com for more information. Petersen's talent for making mundane subject matter interesting results in a film that plays out like a 'Best in Show' about board-game lovers *Los Angeles Times* * Literacy in Media Awards finalist PBS Broadcast* Best, Scott Petersen Scrabylon Production 6909

[Videolib] DVD vs. streaming

2013-03-04 Thread scott petersen
the streaming rights separately from the DVD? How are individual filmmakers delivering digital files of their movies? Best, Scott Petersen http://www.MataOrtizMovie.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition

Re: [Videolib] Tiered pricing, FTE, and all that

2013-02-28 Thread scott petersen
What would be the appropriate cutoff point for tiered pricing? And how much of a discount? I'm an independent documentary filmmaker and I'm certainly open to giving a discount to sell more DVDs. Best, Scott Petersen www.MataOrtizMovie.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively

Re: [Videolib] Tiered pricing, FTE, and all that

2013-02-28 Thread scott petersen
and trouble for me. I'd like to make the process as simple as possible while offering a fair price (and still make some money). Bset, Scott Petersen www.MataOrtizMovie.com On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 11:08 AM, Jessica Rosner maddux2...@gmail.com wrote: Scott I don't think there is a magic number

Re: [Videolib] Using Paypal

2012-10-22 Thread scott petersen
I'm a filmmaker with only a few titles and most of my orders go through Paypal, but I'm happy to accept a check. I'd rather wait a few weeks or so for a check than lose an order. Has anyone used Dwolla? They transfer the money from one bank account to another. It's much cheaper than Paypal, but

Re: [Videolib] Film festival submissions?

2012-08-03 Thread scott petersen
filmmakers enter a festival without a final sound mix, color correction, etc. I'm sure that most filmmakers in that instance aren't expecting a rough cut to be circulated anywhere outside of that particular festival. Scott Petersen http://www.mataortizmovie.com On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 11:51 AM

[Videolib] Mexican art documentary on DVD

2012-07-11 Thread scott petersen
Selection: Sedona Film Festival-Best Arts Film Archaeology Channel Film Festival-winner of 9 awards Durango Film Festival Cine Las Americas Film Festival DocUtah Film Festival Best, Scott Petersen Mata Ortiz Productions 12135 Mitchell Av. #348 Los Angeles, CA 90066 USA http://www.MataOrtizMovie.com http

[Videolib] two documentaries at ALA Anaheim

2012-06-19 Thread scott petersen
Librarian Sedona Film Festival-Best Arts Film PBS Broadcast Buy the movie here: http://helpfundmymovie.com/page11/Buy.html http://alaannual.org/content/now-showing-ala-film-program Best, Scott Petersen http://www.Scrabylon.com http://www.MataOrtizMovie.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage

Re: [Videolib] best time of year to contact

2011-08-23 Thread scott petersen
Thanks for the info, everyone. Are you more likely to buy based upon on postcard or an email? Is it worth it for me to spend the extra time and money sending out postcards? Best, Scott Petersen On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 9:28 AM, Bergman, Barbara J barbara.berg...@mnsu.edu wrote: Pretty much

[Videolib] Lincoln documentary

2011-08-16 Thread scott petersen
I'm thinking of making a documentary on people who collect Abe Lincoln memorabilia. Is Lincoln/Civil War still a popular topic for librarians? Is the market for Lincoln/Civil War completely crowded by a ton of other docs? Best, Scott Petersen http://www.MataOrtizMovie.com http

[Videolib] best time of year to contact

2011-08-12 Thread scott petersen
Hi Folks, What is the best time of year to email librarians about new titles? Do orders for individual titles originate from librarians or the professors? Best, Scott Petersen http://www.MataOrtizMovie http://www.mataortizmovie/ VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion

[Videolib] test

2011-07-08 Thread scott petersen
VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an