Line-Up Announced for SAW Video's Quarter Century Screening!

SAW Video is pleased to announce the artists selected by curator Caroline Seck Langill for SAW Video's 25th anniversary gala screening. After an exhaustive viewing of the centre's archives, the curator selected 19 works that reflect SAW Video's wide-ranging contributions to the field of media art.

Congratulations to the following past and present members:

Linda Norstrom, Penny McCann, Angele Gagnon, Riley Rempel, Anthony Seck, Chris Mullington, Dennis Tourbin, Rob Thompson, Susan Terrill, Phil Caron, Donna James, Phil Rose, Tim Dallett, Graham Collins, Eric Walker, Jacob Hanna, Ryan Stec, Bear Thomas, Allen Deleary and Leila Ahmadpanah

The gala screening will take place at the National Archives Auditorium on December 7, 2006 at 8PM. Advance tickets will be available at SAW Video for $8 or at the door for $10. A special reception will follow the screening. Stay tuned for more details.

SAW Video's entrance will NOT be accessible from November 8th to 26th due to excavation of the Nicholas Street courtyard (and SAW's front entrance). During this period, you will have two options for entry to SAW Video, SAW Gallery and Club SAW - through the parking lot entrance (during office hours only) or through the main entrance of Arts Court.

If coming by bicycle, use the bike rack at the front of Arts Court.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

Get those cameras rolling!

Beginning November 1st, SAW Video members who rent equipment on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) will receive a 25% discount when paying for their rental booking upfront! That means a full camera kit that rents for $75 a day can be rented for only $56.25 a day! The discount period will remain in effect until December 18th, 2006 and applies only to Monday through Thursday rentals.

Please forward all questions and equipment reservation requests to Doug Smalley

Equipment Rentals During the Holiday Closure

SAW Video will be closed on December 20th and re-open for regular hours again on January 3rd, 2007. SAW Video will be offering equipment rentals during the holiday closure at half price -- that's two weeks for the price of one! All equipment must be picked up on Tuesday, December 19th before 6pm and returned on Wednesday, January 3rd. In order to receive the 50% discount, payment for the rental must be made in advance at the time of pickup on December 19th. Make your reservations now as our equipment will be booking fast!

To make an equipment reservation, please contact Doug Smalley,the Technical Coordinator at SAW Video.

Date Change for Introduction to After Effects Workshop

The 2 day Introduction to Adobe After Effects Workshop has been pushed back from Nov.18th and 19th to Saturday Dec. 2nd and Sunday Dec 3rd. The new deadline for registrtaion is Wednesday Nov. 29th

2 Day Introduction to Adobe After Effects
December 2nd – 3rd, 2006
12:00pm - 6:00pm
$125.00 Saw Members, I.F.C.O. members/$150.00 Non- members (includes basic membership)

This hands on introduction to After Effects will have students complete a few basic projects in order to gain an understanding of this complex and powerful program. Projects will be divided evenly between motion graphics and compositing. Students should leave the class with a base knowledge of visual effects workflow and how to make a motion graphic. Participants will be seated in pairs at each editing workstation.

Instructor: Firuz Daud
Limited to 6 participants.
Deadline for registration is Wedneaday Nov.29th, 2006

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2 Day Intro to Mini-DV Production

November 25 - 26, 2006
11:00am - 5:00pm
$125.00 Members / $150.00 Non-members (includes basic membership)

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 two of SAW Video's prime 3-chip MiniDV cameras – the 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.

Instructor: Ray Hagel

Workshop limited to 6 participants. Deadline for registration is Monday Nov. 20th, 2006

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Sound Editing w/ Avid and Adobe Audition

December 3rd, 2006
12:00pm-4:00pm
$65.00 Members/ $80.00 Non-members (includes basic membership)

What's that rattle? What's that hum? Although you probably can't work miracles, if your recording has been cursed with bad audio there are a few things that may make it better. Whether it's cleaning up background noise, editing around rough patches or multi-tracking for a new audio environment, SAW Video's introduction to Adobe Audition will let you know the options you have available. Learn how to get the most out of AVID’s sound tools and export your soundtrack to Adobe Audition for more advanced treatment. Useful for both video and audio works, this workshop is essential for all those who have ears.

Instructor: Chris Ikonomopoulos

Workshop is limited to 4 participants. Deadline for Registration is Monday November 27th.

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2 Day Introduction to Avid Xpress DV Editing

December 9 –10, 2006
12:00pm - 5:00pm
$125.00 Members/ $150.00 Non-members (includes basic membership)

AVID Xpress DV is the ideal solution for anyone looking to edit DV on the desktop while maintaining many of the same features and the same interface as the more powerful dedicated AVID editing systems. The course will cover all steps of the process from setting up and capturing from a DV device, using the timeline based interface, and outputting back to DV or exporting for the web.

Instructor: Jake Hanna

Limited to 4 participants. Deadline for registration is Monday Dec. 4th

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Sony HDR-Z1U High Definition Camera Clinic

Tuesday Nov. 28th, 2006
6pm-9pm
$50 members
$75 non members(Includes basic membership)

Instructor: Jacob Hanna

This three hour evening clinic will serve as an introduction to SAW Video’s newest addition to our video camera arsenal – the Sony HDR-Z1U.

The Z1U is Sony’s first professional grade video camera in the relatively young HDV High Definition video format. It records a compressed High Definition video image on regular MiniDV tapes at a resolution of 1080i. It can also be configured to record in Standard Definition DV. The workshop will cover basic operation of the camera, recording in Standard and HDV modes, attaching external microphones and controlling audio levels, and a brief look at some of the HDR-Z1U’s special camera modes and alternate frame rates. Previous experience with MiniDV video cameras or SAW Video’s other production equipment is recommended but not necessary to take this clinic.

Workshop is limited to 6 participants. Deadline for registration is Tuesday Nov. 21st.

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HD Workflow in Avid and Final Cut Pro

Tue December 05th, 2006
6:00pm - 9:00pm
$50.00 members
$75.00 non members

Instructor: Jacob Hanna

This 3 hour evening clinic is essential for anyone wanting to edit video that has been shot in High Definition and is a great follow up to our HDR-Z1U camera clinic.

The workshop will cover the basics of setting up a project for capturing and exporting HD footage in both Avid Xpress Pro and Final Cut Pro, working with the Sony HDV deck, as well as an overview of the various HD formats, codecs and their benefits.

This clinic is being offered at an intermediate level. Previous knowledge and experience with Avid and Final Cut Pro is a required pre-requisite.

Workshop is limited to 5 participants. Deadline for registration is Wednesday Nov.29th

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For more information call Ariel at (613) 238-7648 or email
ariel@sawvideo.com

Hands on Animation Workshop for teens with Dan Sokolowski

When: Saturday, December 16, 2006. 10am – 5pm.
Where: Arts Court Library and Courtroom

Cost: Free

Attention all who like to doodle, tinker and create! The Ottawa International Animation Festival and SAW Video Association present a free hands-on animation workshop for teens aged 13 – 18. This is a chance to get your hands dirty with the stop-motion technique (the same technique used in South Park, Nightmare Before Christmas and Wallace and Gromit), and create your own story using paper cut-outs, plasticine, toys or whatever else you have around the house. You’ll learn about the basic principals of animation and make your very own short animated film.

To register contact Azarin Sohrabkhani 613-232-8769
azarin@animationfestival.ca
www.animationfestival.ca

Registration Deadline: Thursday Dec. 14th, 2006

Visit www.peripheralproduce.com for full application instructions and guidelines.

Reelworld Film Festival
Deadline Nov. 17th (postmarked), submission is free

Kingston Canadian Film Festival
Deadline Dec. 4th, submission is free

DOXA Documentray Film Festival
Deadline Dec. 15th, submission is free

Dawson City Short Film Festival
Deadline Dec. 31st, entry fee $10.00

Employment Opportunity: York University, Film & Video Dept.

Assistant Professor, Cinema & Media Studies
York University, Film and Video Department

Position Rank: Full Time Tenure Stream - Assistant Professor
Discipline/Field: Cinema & Media Studies
Home Faculty: Fine Arts
Home Department/Area/Division: Film and Video
Affiliation/Union: YUFA
Position Start Date: July 1, 2007

Department of Film: Cinema & Media Studies
The Department of Film is one of the leaders in film production,
screenwriting, and cinema and media studies in Canada.

Applications are invited for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Cinema and Media Studies. Responsibilities of the position will include: teaching a full range of appropriate undergraduate and graduate courses; supervising graduate thesis work; serving on Department, Faculty and University committees; student advising; curriculum development. Specialization in one or more of the following is required: film theory; European cinemas; cross-cultural cinema and globalization.

Applicants should have a PhD in Film Studies or a related discipline, and have, or demonstrate the potential for, a distinguished and active program of research and publication, as well as an excellent record of teaching and supervision at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful
candidate should be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. We welcome a working knowledge of both of Canada's official languages, and the ability to participate in cross-disciplinary doctoral supervisions in: philosophy; women's studies; environmental studies; political science; social and political thought; history;communications and culture.

Salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position will commence July 1, 2007 and is subject to budgetary approval.

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Applicants should submit a letter of application with a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a brief writing sample to:

Barbara Evans, Chair
Department of Film, Room 222
Centre for Film and Theatre
York University, 4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3
Tel: 416.736.5149
E-mail: bevans@yorku.ca

The deadline for completed applications is December 1, 2006.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRY INITIATIVES

The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is currently accepting applications for a DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRY INITIATIVES (1 YEAR FULL-TIME CONTRACT POSITION)

The annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival – the largest festival of its kind in Canada – is seeking a dynamic self-starter for a key executive role. Now entering its eighth year, imagineNATIVE is an international showcase for Indigenous film, video, radio, new media, and installation art. Located in a beautiful arts-focused building at 401 Richmond Street West in Toronto, imagineNATIVE is a community-based festival committed to the development and promotion of Indigenous artists and their work. This is an amazing opportunity to be a part of a successful, growing organisation that has become one of the leaders in Toronto's vibrant independent film festival scene. The role will offer a high profile in the arts community and the candidate will nurture and develop key contacts within both the public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

Fundraising:

Corporate fundraising and development: maintaining and building relationships with corporate, foundation, consular, community organizations, and other private sector partners Sponsorship database development and regular maintenance Working with the Executive Director to write government grants and reports Developing and regularly updating fund development goals and direction, including new sponsor targets and sponsor levels Developing sponsorship opportunities related to programming and special initiatives

Managing Festival’s Industry Series:

Programming and managing the festival’s annual workshops and panels Managing the industry and market initiatives of the festival including submitting funding applications to funders that specifically fund industry and market initiatives Soliciting and maintaining relationships with buyers/industry delegates, inviting and hosting buyers/industry delegates at the festival
Overseeing buyers/industry delegate activities Tracking sales and acquisitions on an on-going basis

Qualifications:

University or college degree in areas including: humanities, fundraising, arts administration or commensurate experience in the not-for-profit sector or media industry Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Grant or proposal writing experience; writing samples will be requested for interview Personable and confident, with strong negotiation experience Self-starter with the ability to set and meet deadlines and targets Ability to work independently and manage a number of projects simultaneously Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to think strategically
Knowledge of the landscape of Aboriginal media arts in Canada an asset

Deadline: December 4th, 2006

Apply in writing to: Personnel Committee, imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, 401 Richmond St. West, Suite 417, Toronto, ON, M5V 3A8 OR Fax: (416) 585-2313. You may also email your resume (as an .rtf or .pdf file) to: info@imaginenative.org <mailto:info@imaginenative.org> . Please write Development Position in the subject line.

We encourage candidates of Aboriginal ancestry to apply.

For more information about imagineNATIVE, please visit our website, www.imaginenative.org. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Opportunity: Studio XX (Montreal)

Studio XX is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant aids the Director in administration of the Centre. She maintains a complete set of books, processes payroll and applies legislation pertaining to employment and consumer taxes. She is responsible for cash flow reporting. She monitors the budget, expenses and incoming funds. The Administrative Assistant aids in the preparation of budgets, produces reports for financial providers and prepares the annual accounting report for the auditing firm which produces the Studio's financial statements.

DEADLINE: November 30, 2006
Info: info@studioxx.org - www.studioxx.org

Cafe Ex presents: Izabella Pruska-Oldenhof TONIGHT at Club SAW

CAFÉ EX @ CLUB SAW
67 Nicholas Street
Wednesday November 15, 19:30

LIGHT OF DESIRE:
THE FILMS OF IZABELLA PRUSKA-OLDENHOF

Izabella Pruska-Oldenhof is a Toronto based filmmaker. She is a graduate of the Media Arts Programme at Ryerson University and of the Communication and Culture Programme at York University (MA). Her film and video projects have screened at numerous international film festivals, including: the Toronto International Film Festival; and the New York International Film Festival. Concerned with perception and human experience Oldenhof’s LIGHT MAGIC utilizes and examines one of the earliest photographic processes, the photogram. This technique combines science and art in order to record the process of transformation. Images created through this technique are traces of light that pass through objects leaving marks on the film surface.

In many of Oldenhof’s films exhuberant displays of light reveals fragments of the space in which we are contained, leaving us always waiting in anticipation to see more. Works to be presented include: FUGITIVE LIGHT (2005), HER CARNAL LONGINGS (2003), LIGHT MAGIC (2001), MY I’S (1997), SCINTILLATING FLESH (2003), SEA-ING (2004), SONG OF THE FIREFLY (2002), VIBRANT MARVELS (2000). Izabella Pruska-Oldenhof will attend the screening to introduce and discuss her work.

Presented in collaboration with SAW Video.

Presented by Available Light (Ottawa) and OCAD (Toronto)
With the support of SAW Video and the South African High Commission

Friday November 17 at 7:30pm
Club SAW, 67 Nicolas Street
Admission $5 ($3 students, un/under-waged)

The Available Light Screening collective in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design¹s Integrated Media Program (Toronto) presents South African filmmaker Khalo Matabane¹s Conversations on a Sunday Afternoon. A feature docu-drama, Conversations on a Sunday Afternoon is a fascinating and lyrical journey through Matabane's exploration of the emotional and political landscape of post-apartheid South Africa including the legacy of the Soweto uprising, the impact of AIDS on personal relationships, and the predicament of people from places as varied as Uganda, Palestine and South Korea who flock to Johannesburg in search of refuge. It was awarded the Ecumenical Prize at the 2005 Berlin Film Festival and the Lionel Ngakane Prize at the Sithengi Film Festival.

Khalo Matabane will be present at the screening to talk about his film and about media production in contemporary South Africa. Khalo Matabane resides in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a versatile, socially-conscious filmmaker who has directed a number of films, including the shorts Poetic Conversations and Love in the Time of Sickness, and the documentaries Two Decades Still, The Waiters, Young Lions and Story of a Beautiful Country. Conversations on a Sunday Afternoon is his first feature film.

For further information please contact Phil Rose at ctronic@cyberus.ca or 613-238-5161.

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
67 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1N 7B9

East of the Rideau Centre in Arts Court (which is at 2 Daly Ave).

T: (613) 238.7648
F: (613) 564.4428
www.sawvideo.com