Thank you for serving as a Session Chair for the 2015 Annual Conference! Much of the success of the conference rests on the efficient and consistent execution of our presentations, workshops and sessions. We know that a well-prepared Session Chair can help ensure that the speakers give high quality, trouble-free talks and that the audience appreciates the entire session.  Your program coordinator is available to guide you through the...

Most of us cringe at the idea of standing in front of an audience of strangers to speak, but there are a number of things to keep in mind that can make the experience more bearable and possibly even enjoyable. The most important tip: The audience is on your side.  They want you to do well.  This is your party and these are your guests – enjoy yourself!   SPEAKING Have a beginning, middle and end to your talk. Preferably make the end the...

AMIA members represent a broad range of organizations – film studios, national archives, historical societies, labs, post production, universities, footage libraries and more. AMIA provides an international forum for communication, collaboration and forward looking discussion among individuals and organizations concerned with the preservation, exhibition and use of moving image media. We host a number of events throughout the year that provide...

  Wednesday . November 18 12:30pm – 5:30pm The Reel Thing XXXVI Presenting the latest technologies in audiovisual restoration and preservation. The Reel Thing brings together a unique line up of laboratory technicians, archivists, new media technologists and preservationists. Curated by Grover Crisp and Michael Friend. For more information about The Reel Thing, and programs from past events, see the...