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Sami-o-Basri

From the Constitution:
The department of Sami-o-Basri will explore the talents of Khuddam and Atfal and provide individuals capable of producing quality programs. 
 It will promote MTA International and Alislam.org amongst the youth.  It shall encourage Khuddam and Atfal to watch and be involved in the production of programs.
 Latest News/Information:
Video Contest - Enter and Win
Make a 3 minute short video on Ijtema


The Department of Sami-o-Basri is initiating a video contest to showcase your talents!     Be creative, use humor, get your point across, all while being respectful.  Tell us in 3 minutes or less, "Who We Are".  This years Ijtema theme focuses on finding out about Ahmadi's living in the US.  What makes you distinct from others in this society.  How do you see yourself.  You can shoot the video with your phone or video camera, just make the quality good enough so it can be shown on YouTube.  We're not expecting professional quality but use the tips in "How to Make a Video" to help you.  For the winners there will be prizes and recoginition at the national Ijtema.  Contest rules are below. 

Contest Rules
Submissions will be accepted from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2010. 

Videos cannot be longer than 3 minutes

Videos will be judged by panel of judges

Criteria used for judging:
   Originality in content and quality
   Effectiveness of conveying your message
   Technical skills (steady camera, edited well, good lighting, good sound, etc)

Don't include music (it just distracts from the message)

Each video should be uploaded to YouTube and the link sent to Mothamim Sami-o-Basri, Ahmad Chaudhry at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Final rules to be posted on March 30, 2010




 Department Resources:
2009 QRC Highlight Video
Watch impressions of the first national event held on the West coast

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Become a Member of MKAUSA on YouTube
MKAUSA is now on YouTube  



Check out our resource section to learn more on how to film, edit and upload videos .

 Local Majalis are strongly encourged to create their own 1-5 minute videos to be shared on MKA TV.  Examples include:

- Film members of your Majlis doing waqar-e-aml
- Document your local hiking, sports, camping trip
- Interview members of your Jamaat on how career success tips

Majalis that did a great job in 2008 include Austin, Portland, Silver Springs, New York, Philadelphia and East Region.


A Case Study:  How to Make a Video
The process is straightforward:  Plan, shoot, edit, upload

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Here's a case study in making a video.  The NY Metro Region held a regional event at Bait-uz-Zafar on the topic of the Hajj.

If you have any questions, contact the Mohtamim Sami-o-Basri, Ahmad Chaudhry at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .











Useful Links
Alislam
Messiah Films
MKA USA YouTube Channel
MTA Online
MKAUSA Videos
Goals
 Produce a Video
 Become a Team Member
Goals for Local Majlis 


Every monthly meeting should include a monthly podcast.   

Produce and upload at least one video.

Produce and upload at least on Messiah Film project.

 

 Produce Your Own Video

Choose an idea that interests you.  It can be anything.  From a tour of your town or city, to a local baseball game attended by khuddam, or an event at the masjid.  Let the rest of the country know what is going on in your area.  If you need help or ideas on how to produce a video, contact your local nazim or email National Mohtamim, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Become a Part of Our Team 

We are always looking for people interested in video production, weather its camera work, interviewing, editing, or web distribution.  If you're willing to help, let us know by emailing us.
 

Contact Information:
Muthamim/Director of Audio/Video
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