Frank Datzer

Current

President/Partner at Disc Cloners Plus, Inc.

Past

Business Development Manager at Allied Vaughn Communications
Regional Manager at Roscor Corporation
Assistant Vice President, Corporate Media Department at USBank/Firstar Corporation

Owner at The Video Company

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Education

Rockport Film & Television Workshops
ALL4DVD School
Concordia University-Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Media Production

Frank Datzer’s Summary

- Over 25 years of experience in film & video production, muliti-media and graphics.

- Experienced DVD authoring tech, motion graphic artist and video editor

- Veteran video/film producer/director

- Producer/host of the AVtektalk podcast (http://avtektalk.libysn.com)

- On-camera technology reporter for TV-MKE (PBS television)

- Contributing videographer to Getty Images high definition video library

- Associate Producer for the award winning film "Wishtaker" (http://wishtaker.com)

- Served Two-years as V.P. for Media Communications Association International

- Member of the Independent Film Association of America

- Member NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals)

- Founder's Club Member/Sponsor of "Milwaukee Film"

- Member of MCAI (Media Communication Association - International)

- Member BMA Wisconsin Chapter

- Member United Ad Workers Union

- Member Madison Advertising Federation

- "Milwaukee Film" 2009 Planning Committee Member

- BMA 2009 Student Outreach Committee Member

Frank Datzer’s Specialties:

DVD/CD duplication and DVD creation and authoring, graphic design, television production,

Frank Datzer’s Experience

President/Partner

Disc Cloners Plus, Inc.

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

2006 — Present (3 years )

Owner of CD/DVD duplication company. Providing fast, affordable and dependable DVD/CD duplication, printing and packaging. Honest advice and assistance with any duplication project - no matter how big or small. Plus DVD authoring and video compression services.
Business Development Manager

Allied Vaughn Communications

(Privately Held; Media Production industry)

2003 — 2006 (3 years )

Develop DVD authoring and sales function for the corporation. Create and cultivate client relationships and develop new business.
Regional Manager

Roscor Corporation

(Privately Held; Broadcast Media industry)

2000 — 2003 (3 years )

Regional Manager for Roscor Wisconsin's broadcast video equipment, training and installation company.
Assistant Vice President, Corporate Media Department

USBank/Firstar Corporation

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

1990 — 2000 (10 years )

Assistant Vice President and manager of the media production division for one of the nation's largest financial holding companies. Worked closely with training, marketing, advertising and executive management on assorted video programs. Executive producer for a monthly award winning corporate news and information program.
Owner

The Video Company

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)

1986 — 1990 (4 years )

Owner and operator of a video production company producing award winning television commercials and entertainment programing

Frank Datzer’s Education

Rockport Film & Television Workshops

Advanced Avid Editing and Effects 2000 — 2001
ALL4DVD School

DVD Authoring & Encoding 1987 — 2001
Concordia University-Wisconsin

Bachelor of Arts with Honors (Cuma Sum Laude) , Management & Communications , 1991 — 1993
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Film & Television 1984 — 1987

Three years of study in film, television and media. Also worked as field and studio camera operator, technical director, lighting director and camera shading operator at the University's Television Services Department while attending the University. Teachers Assistant in the "Advanced Video Production" class in the school of Mass Media and minored in Film in the Fine Arts School.

Additional Information

Frank Datzer’s Interests:

DVD and CD Duplication and DVD creation and authoring

Frank Datzer’s Groups:

Media Communications Association, International, Independent Film Association, Media Communications Association, Business Marketing Association, United Adworkers, Madison Advertising Federation, Festival of Trees, NFL Films, Getty Images HD Library Contributor