News

NOTICE: STOLEN EQUIPMENT

12 Jan 2015

Posted on behalf of Sister Tammy Jones:

The following items were lost/stolen from a vehicle parked on York St at Vine in Kitsilano on the evening of Tuesday January 6^th. This gear is highly specialized camera equipment that would not be easy to resell. All items are serialized and a police report has been filed. I will give a generous reward for the safe return of my gear. Nanuk 940 case, Preston - MDR 3, Fiz/Iris Handset, Motor, batteries and charger, cables, a few brackets. Tammy Jones 604-761-6347

2014 GCI Vancouver Presentation

2 Dec 2014

On Nov 14^ththe Global Cinematography Institute unveiled its first Canadian presentation of the “Expanded Cinematography” Master Class in Vancouver. The impressively staged three-day event was sponsored by Local 669, Canadian Society of Cinematographers, Clairmont Camera, Capilano University and Lorne Laphan Sales & Rentals with support from the Cap U Bosa Centre.

The Value of AED's

21 Sep 2014

Here are Gary Mitchell, President of IATSE849 (on the right) & Wayne Goodchild, President of IATSE 873
Gary suffered heart attack in the airport after the GEB in Seattle. Wayne revived Gary and saved his life.

IATSE 669 has it's staff trained in the use of an AED. We also recently sent funds to IATSE 856 in Manitoba so that shows there can have an AED on set while shooting incase a member may need that support.

Sad News

21 Jul 2014

We are saddened to report that Brother Dan Heather, 1st Assistant, has passed away this weekend. Dan joined the local in 1982 and worked until his retirement in 2009.

nformation on any memorial services will be distributed to the membership once known.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW open

11 Jun 2014

Applications are now being accepted for the IASTE 669 Member and Dependant Scholarships. 5 Scholarships of $1000 each are available to help you achieve your academic goals.

For more information see Scholarships under Union information or click the link below

www.ia669.com/dashboard/union-information/scholarships

Application Deadline is July 25th @ 5pm

Web3D 2014 — 19th International Conference on 3D Web Technology

5 Jun 2014

"The annual ACM Web3D Conference is a major event which unites researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, experimenters, artists and content creators in a dynamic learning environment. Attendees share and explore methods of using, enhancing and creating new 3D Web and Multimedia technologies such as X3D, VRML, Collada, MPEG family, U3D, Java3D and other technologies. The conference also focuses on recent trends in interactive 3D graphics, information integration and usability in the wide range of Web3D applications from mobile devices to high-end immersive environments."

Stills Member At Large Election Results

2 Jun 2014

Congratulations to James Dittiger, who has been elected as the Stills Member at Large for the IATSE 669 Executive Board.

NEW DAY CALL PROCEDURE AFTER MAY 30TH

23 May 2014

Based on member feedback, there is a new way to update your Day Call availability, No longer will members have to call in only once a week. Your Day Call availability can now be updated online at any time. Members are no longer limited to once a week updates.

The final day call list generated by the office will go out to productions on Friday, May 30^th at 4:30. After that time, the Day Call voice mail will no longer be used.

NEW FEATURES

Day Call availability updated in real time via the website