ACTIVE

There is a protocol that must be followed regarding all ACTIVE video distribution. Keep in mind, that it us of the essence that all ACTIVE video operatives remain in constant and swift communication with Dave and/or myself to maximize our distribution, exhibition and publicity assets. In short, if you’ve got something that deserves to be on Drudge, Breitbart TV, Pat Dollard, Hot Air or elsewhere, it is important that the video, at the moment you know you’ve got a gem (and that could be right out in the street at the very moment you’ve just shot some amazing footage) be made known to me, so I can spring into action with all due haste and take whatever steps necessary to close the deal for it’s exhibition on these larger national venues.

Here is the production and internal distribution protocol as laid out by Dave Dunbar, ACTIVE’s National Video Operations Officer:

The purpose of the ACCDF Video page on Youtube is twofold:

First, to expose the public to stories that the mainstream media refuses to report, or reports inaccurately.

Second, brand awareness to support and expose the ACCDF brand.

All videos submitted should do so with these two goals in mind. They are broad goals and cover a lot of territory while still allowing for focused creativity.

When submitting videos you must follow these guidelines:

1. Videos should be in either .avi or mpg (mpeg) format. Conversion of the videos to edit in ACCDF info is time consuming and sometimes just wont work. There are multiple formats to shoot in. Your camera should have come with software to convert to one of these formats.

2. Please edit to the “money shots”. 25 min videos submitted with a 2 min confrontation are overwhelming to work on. You shot the video and know what’s usable. Give some background, but edit out what you can. You tube limits to 10 min clips. Most people wont watch longer then 3 or 4 min unless there is action.

3. Be creative. The videos that brought down ACORN were so outrageous and outside the normal scope. Music videos are cool as well as artsy stuff. We will have different categories so don’t feel limited to only confrontational or expose videos.

4. Remember to have fun. This is a counter-propaganda campaign. We are right, they are wrong. Being right should allow you the freedom to explore and be proactive. You have the right to go just about anywhere and shoot just about anything. There is no expectation of privacy in public. Act like you belong and get in there and get ACTIVE.

5. Submit video using www.yousendit.com. Yousendit is a free service and allows us to get your videos, integrate the ACCDF logo and get them on Youtube. The ACTIVE email account to send them to is: activevideo@hotmail.com

If you have any further questions, do not lay them out here in the comments like an amateur. Contact Dave Dunbar through the ACTIVE message system or by email. All ACTIVE Video Operatives are hereby granted authority to jump the chain of command, and deal with Dave directly. Be sure, however, to inform your immediate superior of your general activities. In other words, give them a basic heads up to the broadstrokes, but don’t bog either one of you down with reporting all comm.