The Pink Ghosts by Christopher Rohde
5 minutes, 2006/ JumpstART

Programmed by Jason St-Laurent and Ryan Stec for SAW Video

MEMBERSHIP SURVEY REMINDER

A reminder to fill out your membership survey.  If you did not receive a one
or need another one emailed to you, please contact our summer student Jesse
McKee at admin@sawvideo.com

DAY 1 Saturday, August 26 2006 11:00am - 5:00pm
DAY 2 Sunday, August 27 2006 11:00am - 5:00pm

By popular demand, SAW Video's classic Introduction to MiniDV Video Production workshop has been expanded to two full days of instruction!

This two-day workshop teaches the basics of camera, audio and lighting through hands on training.

On the first day of the workshop, participants will receive basic instruction on all three of SAW Video's prime 3-chip MiniDV cameras -- the Canon XL1, Panasonic AG-DVX100 and the Sony PD-150. Participants will be introduced to three point lighting and dealing with power on location. A variety of mics will be used and their applications will be discussed.

Day two of the workshop provides the added opportunity for more hands on time and instruction. Shooting exercises will be indoors and outdoors (weather permitting) simulating varying conditions and situations. The second day of the workshop will focus exclusively on the Sony PD-150.

WORKSHOP LIMITED TO 6 PARTICIPANTS

Instructor: Ray Hagel

Ray Hagel has been a member of SAW Video since the mid-80's. He has worked in independent video production for twenty years, as a director, d.o.p., and is most known for his work on The Tom Green Show. Ray has extensive experience as an instructor and has taught production workshops for SAW Video and the National Screen Institute.

Members $125.00
Non Members $150.00

Duration: 6 hours

SAW Video is located at:

67 Nicholas Street Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
East of the Rideau Centre in Arts Court (which is at 2 Daly Ave).

Open Call for Submissions

What are YOU scared of?
Real or imagined?

Seeking submissions for short, original media based works that conceptualize the supernatural genres - uncanny, marvelous and fantastic. Formats can include super 8, 16mm, video, podcasts, interactive websites, power point, CD-Roms, and multi-media (i.e. narrative/film) performances. Please keep the length of your work under five minutes.

Submission Deadline: before September 15th, 2006

Please submit work, a one-page resume/biography, current e-mail address, self-addressed postcard (to acknowledge receipt) and a self-addressed envelope (for work to be returned) to: Pleasure Dome, 132 Wychwood Avenue, Toronto M6G 2Y2. For more information contact Tom @ 416-656-5577/ pdome@ican.net

The selected works will be shown October 19th, 2006

The Ottawa Art Gallery is seeking a professional to oversee the collections
management and registration activities pertaining to exhibitions, loans and
the Gallery's permanent collections. Responsibilities include the care of
the collections, comprising the Firestone Collection of Canadian and OAG's
Contemporary Collection (some 1,850 works in total); coordination and
implementation of activities relating to short- and long-range planning;
development and implementation of professional policies, procedures and
practises; development and management of the collections information system;
overseeing incoming and outgoing loans.

Qualifications: University or college degree in art history, museum studies
or related field, with a minimum of three years experience in collections
management, registration or conservation functions in a public gallery or
art museum. The position requires knowledge of the range of issues involved
in the management of art, and familiarity with information management
systems; initiative, judgment and the ability to function as part of a team
in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment. Planning, decision-making skills
and the ability to understand and balance the big picture with the
implementation of details are key attributes. Good communications skills and
the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
staff, professional colleagues and volunteers are essential. The ability to
perform physically demanding activities is required. The ability to work in
both official languages is an asset

Salary Range: $36,000 – $48,000 plus benefits package.

Please forward your covering letter and resume to the Director, The Ottawa
Art Gallery, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2 by Friday 11 August
2006; fax (613) 569-7660; curator@ottawaartgallery.ca

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.

The Ottawa Art Gallery is an independent, non-profit public art gallery,
committed to the acquisition, presentation, interpretation and dissemination
of art for the benefit of the community. Its programs explore a variety of
issues and include exhibitions, talks, lectures, tours, youth-oriented
educational programs, and publications. The Gallery has a growing
contemporary collection of works by artists associated with the region. It
is also home to the City of Ottawa's Firestone Collection of Canadian Art
that is presented through changing exhibitions.

THE OTTAWA ART GALLERY
Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
(613) 233-8699 fax 569-7660
info@ottawaartgallery.ca www.ottawaartgallery.ca

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LA GALERIE D'ART D'OTTAWA
GESTIONNAIRE DE COLLECTIONS

La Galerie d'art d'Ottawa est à la recherche d'un-e professionnel-le
chargé-e de superviser la gestion des collections et les activités d’
enregistrement relatives aux expositions, aux prêts et aux collections
permanentes de la Galerie. Les responsabilités comprennent : la conservation
des collections, notamment de la Collection Firestone d'art canadien et de
la Collection d'art contemporain de la GAO (totalisant quelque 1 850
oeuvres), la coordination et la mise en oeuvre des activités relatives à la
planification à court et à long termes, l'élaboration et la mise en oeuvre
des politiques, procédures et pratiques professionnelles, l'élaboration et
la gestion du système d'information sur les collections et la supervision
des oeuvres prêtées et empruntées.

Qualités requises : Diplôme universitaire ou collégial en histoire de l'art,
en muséologie ou dans un domaine connexe, avec un minimum de trois ans
d'expérience en gestion de collections, fonctions d'enregistrement ou
conservation dans une galerie publique ou un musée d'art. Le poste exige la
connaissance de l'ensemble de la problématique entourant la gestion de l'art
et une familiarité avec les systèmes de gestion de l'information;
initiative, jugement et capacité de fonctionner comme membre d'une équipe
dans un environnement dynamique à tâches multiples. Des compétences en
planification et en prise de décisions et la capacité de comprendre et de
concilier la vision globale avec l'exécution des détails sont des attributs
essentiels. La capacité de bien communiquer et d'établir et de maintenir de
bonnes relations de travail avec le personnel, les collègues professionnels
et les bénévoles est essentielle. La capacité d'exécuter des tâches
physiquement exigeantes est requise. La capacité de travailler dans les deux
langues officielles est considérée un atout.

Échelle de traitement : 36 000 $ – 48 000 $ plus avantages sociaux.

Veuillez faire parvenir votre lettre de présentation et votre curriculum
vitae à la directrice, La Galerie d'art d'Ottawa, 2, avenue Daly, Ottawa
(Ontario) , K1N 6E2 d'ici au vendredi, 11 août 2006; télécopieur (613)
569-7660; curator@ottawaartgallery.ca

Nous remercions tous les candidats. Toutefois, nous ne communiquerons
qu'avec les personnes sélectionnées pour une entrevue.

La Galerie d'art d'Ottawa est une galerie d'art publique, indépendante sans
but lucratif engagée à acquérir, présenter, interpréter et diffuser les
oeuvres d'art pour la collectivité. Ses programmes explorent une gamme de
questions et comprennent des expositions, conférences, exposés, tournées,
programmes éducatifs pour les jeunes et publications. La Galerie possède une
collection croissante d'oeuvres contemporaines par des artistes de la
région. La Galerie loge aussi la Collection Firestone d'art canadien de la
ville d'Ottawa qui est exposée en rotation.

LA GALERIE D'ART D'OTTAWA
La Cour des arts, 2 av Daly, Ottawa (Ontario) K1N 6E2
(613) 233-8699 téléc 569-7660
info@ottawaartgallery.ca www.ottawaartgallery.ca

Deadline: July 25, 2006. Start date: September 5, 2006.

Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art is seeking a part-time employee for the new position of Public Programs Manager.

Founded in 1999 and based in Toronto, Prefix is a registered charitable organization that fosters the appreciation and understanding of contemporary photo, media and digital art. Internationally recognized for the publication of Prefix Photo magazine, the organization also mounts exhibitions in its visual, audio and surround art galleries, circulates traveling shows, maintains a public reference library, publishes books, and presents a broad range of public programs, including an annual speakers series. With its recently renovated facility in the heart of Toronto's arts community at 401 Richmond West, Prefix provides its staff with the opportunity to participate in an exciting, growing organization in a dynamic arts environment.

The Public Programs Manager is responsible for two key aspects of the organization's activities. The first area consists of the administration and coordination of all public programs, such as the speaker series and reference library, and the development and implementation of related components, such as audience development and volunteer mentorship. The second area is the production management of magazine and book publishing, including processing submissions and liaising with the scanning bureau, printer and bindery. Applicants with education or experience in only one of these areas are nonetheless encouraged to apply, as Prefix will provide training to the successful candidate, as needed. The Public Programs Manager works with the Operations Manager and the Circulation Manager, and reports to the Director.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:
- superior planning and organizational skills
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- computer literacy (MAC environment)
- motivated, outgoing and self-directed
- ability to work cooperatively in an open-concept office
- responsible and reliable

Additional assets include:
- education and/or experience in print production management, program development, marketing and communication, or arts administration
- knowledge of contemporary photography, media and digital arts
- fluency in French

The Public Programs Manager is a part-time employee with a one-year renewable contract. The position requires 24 hours per week, with occasional evenings and Saturdays. The starting salary is $18,000 per annum, with professional development opportunities.

Please forward your cover letter and résumé, by mail or e-mail only, addressed to the Search Committee, at Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art, 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 124, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3A8. E-mail: info@prefix.ca

Prefix thanks all applicants for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SAW Video receives financial support from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Ottawa, Department of Canadian Heritage and the Laidlaw Foundation. Many thanks too, to our corporate sponsors: Adobe Canada, Ntegrating Solutions and to our artist-members.

SAW Video
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