[MR] Off the wall Idea

[Garth Groff]

Friends,

Actually this is a wonderful idea, but might be beyond our capabilities. 
But consider this: many media areas have a local public services channel 
(yes, we have one here in Charlottesville, for example). These are 
usually open to all community groups, though I'm not sure if there are 
restrictions or costs--probably varies with the location.

Second point, as already raised: This is going to have to be carefully 
orchestrated with our media relations people. There is likely going to 
have to be a script, or at least a shooting script. Everyone will have 
to sign releases. And yes, all or most aspects of the SCA should be 
presented. Rather than an open tournament, perhaps it should be a 
baronial-level project with using their own people for better control.

Finally, you are going to need a crew that can produce a decent film, 
maybe not top professional quality, but at least highly-talented amateur 
quality. And it will have to be edited, and properly sound-mixed. You 
can bet our media people will demand to see the finished product before 
it is shown to the public.

Anyone contemplating this should first check with our media relations 
people for guidance.

Best of luck. May I have a copy for serving as your advisor? :~)

Kind regards,


Lord Mungo Napier, That Crazy Scot
(aka Garth Groff, formerly Photojournalist 1st Class, USCG; yes, with 
experience in media relations)



On 8/1/2011 12:49 PM, Karen Summerfelt-Hume wrote:
> I can't get overly excited about the idea.  In past we've had more
> inaccurate coverage from assorted public forums than accurate reports.  It's
> improving but we still tend to tiptoe carefully around the public media
> forms. I also have no clue as to how the general population of the SCA would
> react.  I would hope when you say Tournaments you actually mean Events so
> all our aspects would be represented, should the SCA decide to do something
> along these lines.  I don't know what the legal ramifications might be but
> those would need to be looked into very carefully as well.  I think it's a
> 'tread carefully' idea.
> Go finish your cider then ask this question of the SCA media relations
> folks.
>
> Chagan
>