The life of Margaret Moth was an amazing story.  Back in the fall of 2009, her storied career along with her fight with terminal cancer was presented in a CNN documentary called “Fearless.”

Moth died today in Rochester, Minnesota at the age of 59.

Read more here and comment on the forum.

The folks at DIF (Delaware Independent Filmmakers) are throwing a Photo and Video gear Flea Market this Sunday March 21st in Newark, Delaware.

“I am just trying to spread the word to folks looking to sell or buy new/used equipment!!! A couple of vendors out of Philly will be there and there will also be another company with the RED ONE Camera on display too!”

If you in Northern Delaware this weekend – this is the place to be…

http://www.whatsthedif.net

“LOCAL freelance cameraman Stephen Press has been called a “camera god” by American website, B-roll.net.

The website, which is a worldwide showcase for talented camera operators, chose Mr Press as winner of the 2010 ‘Best of B-roll.net’ International section from 400 clips entered worldwide.

“It’s an award from my peers, so is very special to me,” says Mr Press, who also won the award last year.”

Read the full story here.

It’s like Christmas. The FedEx guy stops by – like Santa – and drops off amazing crystal trophies to a select few top photographers of the world. (Ok, maybe the real Santa is not so discriminating). The b-roll.net AWARDS have arrived.

The folks at DIYawards have again done an amazing job producing the coveted trophies. Unfortunately, I don’t get to view the shiny monoliths before they are delivered to the winners, so this photo is all I get to see - so far. PLEASE SEND ME PHOTOS. Last year we got some great shots of our winners – you are great photographers after all!

Thanks again to all those who participated and congratulations to all the winners.

Also thanks to sponsors Fujinon, Xtender and PortaBrace for helping to make it happen.

The parties continue to grow and  the b-roll.net BASH is becoming an NAB must-attend party.

Check out some stories from last year’s party – and video from Philip Bloom.

LET’S DO IT AGAIN!

Monday, April 12 from 6-9pm at the Harley Davidson Cafe on the Las Vegas Strip.

Long-time friends, Miller Camera Support are sponsoring us again this year. Join us for free beer, food, stories and laughs.

Space is limited, and we want room for as many “b-rollers” as possible. Please REGISTER and ARRIVE EARLY. We can’t let anyone in that has not registered in advance, and even if you register, it’s first-come-first-serve.

Please register today by filling out the form below. If you’re bringing multiple people, please fill out the form for each person separately.

See you in Vegas…

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Here’s how you can UPGRADE…

1) While logged into your account on the b-roll.net FORUM, go to your “user CP” (http://www.b-roll.net/forum/usercp.php) and click on “Edit Your Details“  (http://www.b-roll.net/forum/profile.php?do=editprofile).

2) Near the bottom of the page in “Additional Information” is a place for your REAL NAME.
Enter your REAL NAME in that box and click on “Save Changes”

3) On the left navigation, click on “Group Memberships” (http://www.b-roll.net/forum/profile.php?do=editusergroups).

4) Click on the “Join Group” check box next to “PRO user” and click the “Join Group” button.

5) Enter a reason under “Request Reason” and click “Send Request.”

6) You should get a PM automatically after your request has been approved. You’ll then be able to post threads in the PRO Forum.

An added feature that is meant to help keep the discussion on track is “reputation.” You can click on the “scales of justice” next to  an individuals screen name and change their reputation. If a PRO user’s reputation drops too low, they’ll automatically get dropped from the PRO group. This way everyone has a say in keeping the discussion on track.

Please let me know what you think about the changes. This is your FORUM – and we want it to be the best site on the web!

CBS just had their layoffs, now it’s ABC’s turn. 300-400 firings, and adding many more “digital journalists”.

Veteran CNN photojournalist, Bethany Swain has been awarded the 2010 White House News Photographers Association Video Photographer of the Year in the ‘Eyes of History™’ video contest.

That could be the longest award title in the world – but doesn’t diminish the impressive feat. Congratulations to Swain on a huge accolade.

Not only is Ms. Swain a hard-working national photog based here in DC, she’s also the Project Coordinator for the amazing “In Focus” series of photog nat-sound essays shown quarterly on CNN. A great inspiration for news shooters everywhere.

The winning video clips should be online soon.

Read more at: WHNPA.org

I’m very proud of what the b-roll.net AWARDS have become – a truly worldwide showcase of talented shooters recognized by their peers. The quality of work entered gets better every year.

I want to thank all the participants, who together entered nearly 400 clips in this year’s contest. Your work is inspiring and will act as a great resource for all of us to learn from. Your dedication to your craft encourages all of us to continue to grow and improve.

And thanks to all of you b-rollers who voted. Many of you viewed hours of clips to help choose the best work. Your choices help make this the most democratic contest around. Many photogs with greatly varied backgrounds select the winners – not a select group of so-called “experts.” The AWARDS are truly a contest of and by our peers.

Last but not least, thanks to our sponsors. We’re happy to have Fujinon back this year as our Gold Sponsor. They have been loyal supporters of the great TV photographers who call b-roll.net their home. Kennedy’s ENG understands the importance of what we do as TV photographers – and joined us this year as a Silver Sponsor. Long-time supporters of the b-roll.net AWARDS, PortaBrace and Xtender, are helping with prizes again this year.

The economic situation has deeply affected everyone in the industry, and unfortunately b-roll.net is no different. Thanks to our sponsors, we are able to present the coveted crystal b-roll.net AWARD trophies to b-roller of the YEAR, the three BEST of b-roll.net, and First Place in each of 10 categories. Second and third place in each category will receive a frameable certificate in recognition of their hard work and achievement.

Speaking of winning – let’s get to the results:

It was a very tight race for b-roller of the YEAR. Last year’s champ, Darren Durlach, was neck and neck with Leighton Grant, but Mr. Grant pulled it off. Congratulations to…

2010 b-roller of the YEAR
Leighton Grant of WLOS, Asheville, NC

View some of Leighton Grant’s work:

2010 BEST of b-roll.net (Large Market)
Darren Durlach, WBFF, Baltimore, MD

The “winningest” b-roller of the YEAR, with the 2009 and 2009 AWARDS, Darren Durlach takes home the BEST of b-roll.net trophy for Large Market (markets 1-30).

View a few of Darren Durlach’s clips:

2010 BEST of b-roll.net (Small Market)
Joe O’Neill, WHTM, Harrisburg, PA

Joe O’Neill of WHTM in Harrisburg, PA has another BEST of b-roll.net trophy to share the shelf with his 2009 AWARD.

View some of Joe O’Neill’s clips:

2010 BEST of b-roll.net (International)
Stephen Press, Freelancer, Wellington, New Zealand

“Cameragod” Stephen Press takes the International BEST of b-roll.net AWARD.

View some of Stephen Press’s clips:

• Leighton Grant, WLOS, Asheville, NC

BEST of b-roll.net trophies go to:

• Darren Durlach, WBFF, Baltimore, MD Division 1: Domestic (USA) Large Market (Market Size 1-30)
• Joe ONeill, WHTM, Harrisburg, PA Division 2: Domestic (USA) Small Market (Market Size 31-212)
• Stephen Press, Freelancer, New Zealand, Division 3: International

Congratulations to all the winners.

Go to the b-roll.net AWARDS page for individual category results.

b-rollers around the world have worked hard to vote for the best.

We’ve sharpened our pencils and we’re tabulating the results as we speak.

Stay tuned for the results to be posted at: http://b-roll.net/awards