The Boston Avid User Group (BAVUG) is a community of Avid professionals, students and enthusiasts from the New England area who meet monthly to share positive experiences and concerns to learn new skills relating to Avid solutions and related technology.

The BAVUG acknowledges Avid's influential contributions to digital filmmaking and provides opportunities for members to remain on the cutting edge of this revolution. BAVUG is committed to advancing professional growth in the field of digital editing. Guest speakers from the creative and technical communities share their expertise by showcasing new solutions, case studies and completed projects. All presentations include time for members' questions. The meetings also provide a networking opportunity for members.

The BAVUG meetings are open to anyone with an interest in digital media, nonlinear editing, motion graphics, filmmaking and multimedia production using Avid and related solutions. The meetings are free, but you should register on this web site.

At each monthly meeting, industry leaders and enthusiasts will present different aspects of digital production and post production. Members are given the opportunity to ask questions related to the presentations as well as general Avid questions during the "Ask the Experts" section of the meeting. Many meetings will also feature product giveaways. The BAVUG meetings are an ideal place to network with peers and to share editing experiences both good and bad.

The Boston Avid User Group has been in existence since 2004. The group began holding monthly meetings in February 2005. The meetings happen the second Wednesday of each month, at 6:30 pm, with the exception of the months of April, July and December. Occasionally the date, time and location may change so please check the site for updated meeting information.

If you are on our mailing list, you will be notified of the meeting date, topics and location. If you aren't on our mailing list, you can join now.

BOARD MEMBERS

President: James Burke
Vice-President: Arnie Harchik
Hospitality: Bill Kenney
Membership: Kenton VanNatten
Recordist: Travis Andersen
Treasurer: Julie Kahn

AVID REPRESENTATIVES:
Brenda Bergin
Marianna Montaque

Members who attend 4 or more meetings per year are considered Members in Good Standing and are eligible to run for a board position and vote in the yearly election for officers.

Board terms are for one year with a two term limit.