UCVideo was formed in 1974 to provide community access to media tools. Learn more about our UCVideo survey, the launch of the UCVideo documentary, and our UCVideo 50th anniversary project.
We have created a GiveMN UCVideo Media Documentary campaign page for more historical background information and the opportunity to support this project directly.
Welcome fellow UCV staff, members, trainers, producers, advocates, participants and supporters. We are launching an expanded UCV research effort to gather insights and feedback on your UCVideo/Intermedia Arts MN experiences.
Please use our Contact Form to express your interest in receiving a link to complete the UCVideo Experience google-form survey.
It’s only about 15 questions and should take under 10 minutes. Your personal data is secure and will be used only to keep you informed about our UCV projects and our development efforts.
Background
Since 2016, Minnesota Media Arts has been researching the (UCV) Intermedia Arts Minnesota Video Collection and files donated to the Minnesota Historical Society back in 1994. MNHS has completed a 2022 Council on Library Information Resources (CLIR) Recordings at Risk grant for the digital preservation of the collection's 1/2" EIAJ and 3/4" u-matic video tapes. Intermedia Arts Minnesota Collection Press Release April 2023 However, only programs that have cleared their "producer-copyright" rights have smaller viewable "access" on-line movie links.
Go to this MNHS link below to view the collection's two part Finding Aid:
Intermedia Arts Minnesota Video Collection
Use our Contact Form if you’d like copyright clearance assistance to help release your programs.
We have two projects in development that we would appreciate your support and feedback on.
Minnesota Media Arts has launched our concept & treatment phase for our University Community Video Media Documentary Project about the pioneering alternative media center, its scope, programming and community outreach in the 1970's-80's. Check out our GiveMN UCVideo Media Documentary campaign page for more historical background information and help support this project directly.
Please check back here for project updates and survey results. MN Media Arts submitted a MNHS Legacy Grant application in October 2024 for support to start the concept/treatment /interview phase.
In addition, we are planning a 50th Anniversary Celebration Event with a possible online "call-in" via google meet option. It will be a celebration of UCV and it's pioneering series "Changing Channels” that was first broadcast in the fall season on October 9th, 1974 featuring three segments; 10:00 “Bonnie Raitt at the Cabooze Bar, 8:00 “Feel Good Look Great Modeling show” and 11:00 Riz Newsola. We are continuing our search for the pilot “Communitube” program broadcast earlier on February 13th, 1974. Please let us know if you have a copy, as we have ½” EIAJ transfer services in-house to digitize the program.
Thanks - Ron McCoy, James Malec, Mark Stanley - MN Media Arts board members
Please feel free to pass this website page along to any other interested parties you may be in touch with. Please copy this link: https://mnmediaarts.org/ucvideo.html
Media Equipment Crisis: The majority of early video formats; ½” EIAJ open reel, ¾” U-Matic videocassettes and 1” VTRs along with consumer VHS and Betamax VCRs are rapidly becoming obsolete. We're also developing an audio archive conversion suite for reel to reel, audiocassette and Digital DAT tape.
MNMA accepts qualified donations of functioning VHS and Betamax videocassette recorders as well as professional audio, video, and film equipment. We are also experiencing a difficult time securing qualified operators and repair technicians.
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