Anyone going want to videotape (if that is ok) for the rest of us to see? 
Generally for paid "minis" there is not a video of the classes though sometimes instructors will release their slide decks.
Before this blows up (typically does - I have helped plan several of these and it comes up every year - I am not the spokes person for this just spent a TON of time nodding on this) - there is NO restriction on this but more of a technical and logistical. LSH has a basic idea of EACH instructor (unlike some events) has the rights to THEIR presentations so each one can make the call the distribute or not.
As someone who has taught multiple times and has also tried to think of a solution to provide the material without a DEDICATED person (who wouldn't be able to enjoy the Academy) doing it per class room. It isn't as easy as some people like to think "Toss a Cameria up in the back of the room" - the speaker ideally is mic'ed or dubs the audio after the fact - screen and show and tell items really need a 2nd camera capture this and edited in after the fact. Audio levels need to be check on every class switch and camera moved depending on the instructor ..... It also involves instructures being VERY proactive in the way they do things which isn't natural for most people - you need to repeat EVERYTHING that is said in the room so it is recorders (IE Questions) or it get very disjointed. Also the BIG one for me - if you give people and EASY way out to NOT come a LOT will choice it (Yes the opposite side can be argued here of not able to make it, travel, etc .... not in state ....) but BOY it would
SUCK to do these presentations to a empty room and you wouldn't be able to get this caliber of instructors and event in no one showed up. Think about it if no one showed up - there would be NO WAY to do an event like this. I may be byes but I think LSH does an AMAZING job recruiting some GREAT instructors and try the best to diversify the material each year. They also the cost is AMAZING for $65 you get 2 meals, a workbook, an AMAZING location (this is the single largest COST), and much much more. Years before at a smaller location (National Funeral Home Museum) and cost under $40 still AMAZING!!!!
I personally have no problem sharing my presentations but the entire PPT maybe has less then 50 works and is much more of an outline for myself on what I talk one. Plus IMHO over half the event is sharing and helping other and the social piece. Just think about how tough it is to videoing your display now add 30 to 50 people in your front yard ... I have always thought it would be cool to do this but no easy to do and LOTS of questions ... Who pays the costs (rent equipment / storage or what not - doesn't seam fair the people their pay), someone monitoring the video and audio LIVE, post editing and distribution. If someone has the perfect solution would LOVE to hear it and can start working on it for NEXT year (Yes LSH 2012 Academy Planning has ALL ready started) but right now 3 weeks out (plus 3 months out from setup) for 4 class rooms (~64 Hours of video would be needed), and over 20 different classes / instructors unless YOU also want to do it there is no way to do it this year.
Harrison
