The Eye: Mvpa Giving Its Nyc Chapter Higher Profile With Seminars

MVPA SEMINARS: The Music Video Production Assn. (MVPA) is headquartered in Los Angeles, but recently the organization has been striving to bolster the presence of its New York chapter.
The MVPA will be holding a series of music video seminars in New York for anyone interested in music video production. The first seminar, "Visual Effects Wizardry At Work," will be held Tuesday (11) and will focus on digital visual effects.
Another seminar, "Post 101 Tricks In Telecine," will be held June 1. The seminar will focus on the latest tools in post-production and colorist techniques in telecine.
In July, the MVPA plans to present two other seminars. One will focus on directors' cuts of filmed projects; the other will be on cell animation. Exact dates for the July seminars will be announced. Other seminars are being planned for the fall.
The MVPA's Dan Halperin, who has been organizing the New York chapter events, says, "We're hoping to have more general networking events for the New York chapter a few times a year. We want anyone who has an interest in music videos and film production to get involved."
The seminars, to be held at Post Perfect's location at 200 E. 42nd St., will be free and open to the public. The seminar times are 7-9 p.m. (Refreshments will be provided.) Because seating is limited, reservations are required. Call 212-316-1581.
AFFILIATE SWITCH: In a sudden turn of events, the Launch Red-Eye Network has changed TV affiliates, effective May 3. The network, which consists of a variety of local music videos shows, was originally launched April 5 on KOCE-TV Los Angeles, but the network has now switched to KDOC-TV L.A.
Red-Eye Network producer Stefan Goldby explains, "KOCE had several issues with [broadcasting] standards for the music videos. They could never really define where to draw the line. There were times when they approved a video to be broadcast, and then they would change their minds because they found something objectionable about the video. We're pleased that we were able to find a new home at KDOC."
KOCE officials could not be reached for comment.
Following is the revamped schedule for the Red-Eye Network:
Mondays: "Planet Pop!" at 1 a.m.
Tuesdays: "California Country" at 1 a.m.
Wednesdays: pop/rock "Launch Top 21" at 1 a.m.
Thursdays: modern rock program "Music Link" at 1 a.m.
Fridays: modern rock program "Are-Oh-Vee" at 1 a.m.; R&B/hip-hop "Urban Nights" at 1:30 a.m.; and dance/alternative "BPM" at 2 a.m.
ON THE MOVE: MTV Networks has promoted Bruce Friend to senior VP of international worldwide research and planning. He was previously Nickelodeon VP of worldwide research and planning.
VH1 has named Todd Schwartz director of current programming. He was previously Lifetime director of series and specials, East Coast.
Shooting Star Pictures has signed directors Thomas Trail and Jeff Kennedy.
LOCAL SHOW SPOTLIGHT: This week's spotlight is on R&B/hip-hop program "The Underground Video Show," which has been on the air since 1992.
TV affiliates: The program is on various affiliates throughout the Midwest and South, including WYCS-TV Louisville, Ky., WMKG-TV Muskegon Heights, Mich.; and Comcast Cable in Detroit.
Program length: 60 minutes
Time slot: various
Key staffer: Paul Billings, executive producer/host
Web site: members.aol.com/undervideo
Following are the top five videos for the episode that aired April 26:
1. Jay-Z, "Jigga What . . ." (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam/Mercury).
2. TLC, "No Scrubs" (LaFace/Arista).
3. Eric Ben t, "Georgy Porgy" (Warner Bros.).
4. Mac 10, "Let The Games Begin" (Priority).
5. Jesse Powell, "You" (Silas/MCA).