Congratulations to this year’s recipients of SAW Video’s JumpstART Fund: Emily Wilson for “Underminded - Communities, Consultation and Corporate Accountability: Indigenous Perspectives on Mining Activities in Guyana”, Meera Karunananthan for “Canadian Families and Social Conservatism” and Will Inrig for “The Mysterious Incident Involving the Valhora Brothers”.

Thank you to everyone that applied to our JumpstART program.

Congratulations to SAW Video member Christopher Rohde, whose JumpstART video, The Pink Ghosts, will be playing at the STEM Cell Film Festival (Edmonton) on April 14th 2007 and at Camera/Stephen Bulger Gallery on April 21st 2007.

NEW CAMERA AT SAW VIDEO

SAW Video has recently acquired a new HDV class camera for rental to members! The Sony HVR-V1U HDV camcorder offers all the same features of the Z1U in addition to 24p recording options in both HDV and standard miniDV recording modes. The V1U is the identical body shape and size to the venerable Sony PD-150/170 and should feel familiar to anyone that has experience with those cameras. The new V1U camera will be offered to members at the same rental rates as our existing compliment -- $50 a day or $75 for a weekend.

If you would like further information about the Sony HVR-V1U, you can check out the official Sony marketing blurb or better yet, give us a call and try out the camera for yourself!

Be sure to book your equipment reservations for the summer as soon as possible! Weekend rental dates are prime real estate and they are going fast!

Doug Smalley
Technical Coordinator

Kino Kabaret (Screening)
Saturday, April 28 at 8PM
Admission: $5 CLUB SAW

“Producing something out of nothing, producing more with a little more, and producing it right now!” The mission of the Kino ’00 movement, born in Montreal at the turn of the millennium, is to provide aspiring videographers with the creative resources they need to make movies. The Kino Kabaret is a team of five video directors from Quebec. They set themselves up as “artists in residence” and, over a five-day period, create and produce short films that make their public debut at a grand screening.

The SAW Production Fund assists any video, new media, or multi-media production either in production or post-production. Production awards are based on juried competitions. The SAW Video Production Fund is intended for established and mid-career artists.

All genres are accepted (i.e. experimental, drama, documentary, video installation, new media, etc). Proposals are assessed by an independent jury and the successful applicants have one year to complete their project.

A screening of productions will be held in Club SAW. Recipients must provide a copy of their completed tape to be kept in SAW Video’s archives.

Each successful applicant receives

- membership for one year

- $200 towards two SAW Video workshops of your choice

- $500 honorarium

- Up to $2,550 in access to SAW Video Co-op equipment
(Equipment must be SAW Video's, and the access is solely for the purpose of this production.)

Applicants must submit:
- a current resumé (with emphasis on your artistic work)
- a 1 to 2 page description of the proposed project (may include a script or storyboard)
- a production schedule
- a detailed budget
- Support material

Artists will maintain copyright of their productions and individuals need not be members to apply.
Questions? Please call SAW Video at (613) 238-7648, email sawvideo@sawvideo.com or consult our website at www.sawvideo.com.

FONDS DE PRODUCTION SAW

Date limite : le mardi 1er mai 2007

Le Fonds de production SAW fournit une assistance à la production vidéo, nouveau média ou multimédia, quelle qu’elle soit, sous forme de production ou de post-production. Les prix attribués pour la production sont basés sur les résultats de concours présidés par un jury. Le Fonds de production vidéo de SAW est destiné aux artistes déjà établis et ceux à mi-carrière.

Les projets admissibles sont ceux sur lesquels l'artiste exerce un contrôle aux plans de la création et du montage. Tous les genres sont acceptés (c.-à-d., expérimental, dramatique, documentaire, vidéo d'installation et nouveaux médias). Les artistes venant d'autres disciplines (c.-à-d., théâtre, écriture, arts visuels et danse) sont également les bienvenus.

Une projection des productions aura lieu au Club Saw. Les candidats conservent les droits d'auteur sur leurs productions mais doivent fournir une copie de leur bande aux archives de Saw Vidéo.

Les candidats retenus reçoivent :

- une adhésion d'un an à titre de producteur
- un accès à l'équipement de SAW Vidéo d'une valeur allant jusqu'à 2,550 $
-Un crédit de 200 $ pour tout atelier leur permettant de compléter leur projet
- jusqu'à 500 $ comptant

Les candidats doivent soumettre :

- un résumé à jour (avec accent sur leur travail artistique)
- une description du projet proposé, de 1 à 2 pages (peut comprendre un scénario, un traitement ou un story-board)
- un échéancier de production
- un budget détaillé
- des exemples de travaux antérieurs (vidéo, film ou autre oeuvre artistique)

Nota : Veuillez ne pas soumettre de matériel qui ne peut pas être remplacé.

Vous avez des questions ? Appelez au 238-7648 ou joignez-la par courriel à sawvideo@sawvideo.com

2-Day Introduction to Adobe After Effects

Sat April 28th, 2007
12:00pm - 6:00pm

Sun April 29th 2007
12:00pm - 6:00pm

Adobe After Effects is the software of choice for creating professional quality motion graphics and special effects for video. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce users to the powerful capabilities of this program and how it can be integration into your projects. Through a series of practical tutorials, this hands on introduction will have students complete a few basic projects in order to gain an understanding of this flexible design tool. Some of the most frequently asked questions and requested operations in After Effects will be answered and addressed. 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.

This workshop includes 3 hours of practice time, which must be booked with the Technical Coordinator according to availability.

Instructor: Firuz Daud

Firuz Daud is an alumni of Ryerson Polytechnic University's Image Arts program. He has done graphics for broadcast on stations such as City TV and the CBC and is one of the founding members of the art collective Team Tekki Techy. He has a cat named Puck.

Members $125.00
Non Members $150.00

Duration: 12 hours

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2 Day Intro to Avid Xpress Editing

Sat May 12th, 2007
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Sun May 13th, 2007
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Now, by popular demand, the Introduction to Avid Xpress DV editing workshop has been expanded to two full days of instruction!

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.

Day One of the workshop will focus on a complete overview of the Avid Xpress DV software demonstrated by the instructor.

Day Two of the workshop will be hands on for all participants to practice editing a brief sequence under the supervision of the instructor. Depending on the size of the class, participants on Day Two may be seated in pairs at each editing workstation.

This workshop includes 3 hours of practice time which may be booked with the Technical Coordinator according to availability.

Workshop is limited to 6 participants. Registration deadline is Monday May 7th

Instructor: Jacob Hanna

Members $125.00
Non Members $150.00

Duration: 10 hours

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2 Day Intro to MiniDV Production

Sat May 26th, 2007
11:00pm - 5:00pm

Sun May 27th, 2007
11:00pm - 5:00pm

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 SAW Video's prime 3-chip MiniDV cameras -- such
as 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 timeand 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 Deadline for registration is Monday May 21st

Instructor: Jacob Hanna

Members $125.00
Non Members $150.00

Duration: 12 hours

Manfrotto 316 head and tripod

$875.00 or B.O.

Used less then 2 hours. Squeaky New. Comes with spreader and softshell case.

Maximum load 15.7kg (35.3 lbs)
Head Height 13cm
Head Bowl 100mm
Pan: 360
Pan drag 1 fixed
Independent pan lock: yes
Pan handle: 2-Telescopic
Tilt: +70 -70
Tilt Drag: 1 fixed
Independent titl lock: yes
QR Plate Supplied: 357PLV
Weight: 4.5 kg

call 613.859.9982 or email

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!

A PITCHer's worth $5,000* with Charles Street Video

Do you have a brilliant idea for a short? A savvy mouth? A will to win? If your repertoire is missing that touch of tongue, this is the workshop for you. This year, Charles Street Video will award $5000* worth of High Definition equipment and post-production services towards one lucky pitcher's next short! Five pre-selected applicants will perform live pitches, and gain immediate feedback from a panel of experts. Come learn how to perfect the art of pitching, what the funders want to hear, and all the Dos and Don'ts of selling your film idea.

*The $5,000 in-kind prize amounts to a $20,000 value at Industry rental rates!
To qualify as a Pitch participant, please read the complete guidelines and fill out the application form posted at:

http://worldwideshortfilmfest.com/symposium/pitchin.html

Send your application by email to:
wsffsymposium@cfccreates.com, RE: WSFF SYMPOSIUM PITCH APPLICATION 2007

The deadline for applications is Monday May 21, before 6 p.m.

I'm writing to provide information regarding an upcoming funding opportunity for all emerging documentary filmmakers: The NFB-TVO Documentary Calling Card Program! This program offers the opportunity for emerging Ontario documentary producers and directors to get together and create their first broadcast production. Successful applicants (2 teams in total) receive a total cash production award of $45,000 and their completed film will premiere on TVOntario's "The View From here".

I have also attached our E-Flyer (including a text only version) for you to print, post and forward to any interested parties. Please feel free to peruse our website at www.nfb.ca/callingcard and If there are any questions or concerns regarding the program please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Please make sure to get your applications in early - the deadline is May 11, 2007 at 5 PM.

Thank you for your time and good luck to all who apply!
Sincerely,
Norma Mendoza
Coordinator
NFB - TVO Documentary Calling Card Program
Email: callingcard@nfb.ca
Phone: 416.952.5093

Submission Deadline: May 1, 2007

Achilles Media Ltd. and Telefilm Canada are looking for digital content producers with compelling ideas to be part of Telefilm Launch Pad, a new workshop and pitch competition that will launch at nextMEDIA: The Future of Digital Content, Canada’s preeminent event for the digital content community. The sister event to the Banff World Television Festival, nextMEDIA takes place June 8 – 10, 2007 at the Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff, Canada.

Backed by $10,000 in development funding, Telefilm Launch Pad is an excellent opportunity for digital content producers to “pitch” their ideas before a live audience and jury composed of national and international media executives. Modeled after the popular Banff World Television Festival “pitch” sessions, Telefilm Launch Pad is open to Canadian producers. Deadline for submissions is May 1, 2007. Full details and submission forms are available from the nextMEDIA Website at http://www.futureofdigitalcontent.com.

“We are happy to have Telefilm Canada on board to help facilitate this program and provide digital content producers with yet another opportunity to learn, meet and do business,” says Mark Greenspan, Executive Producer of nextMEDIA.

Marty Avery, Chief Catalyst and founder of What If?, a business development strategy company based in Calgary, Alberta, has been signed-on to lead the “pitch” workshop. Marty has led several business ventures from start-up to success, including two companies currently listed in Profit Magazine’s "Top 100" fastest-growing companies. She is a featured consultant for Fortune’s Small Business Magazine and was a recent panelist on the United Nations’ World Summit Awards’ Canadian jury.

To register or to find out more about nextMEDIA 2007, go to http://www.futureofdigitalcontent.com. Delegates registering for the Banff World Television Festival will be able to take advantage of a special discount for both events when they choose to register for nextMEDIA.

About nextMEDIA:
nextMEDIA is owned and produced by Achilles Media Ltd. with the support of an international advisory board from the digital media industry. Achilles Media Ltd. (http://www.achillesmedia.com) is an international events management company serving the television and digital media industries. Achilles Media Ltd events include: the Banff World Television Festival (June 10-13, 2007); the World Congress of History Producers (November 2007); and NATPE Mobile++ (Jan 15, 2007).

About Telefilm Canada:
Telefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated to the development and promotion of the Canadian audiovisual industry. Telefilm provides financial support to the private sector to create distinctively Canadian productions that appeal to domestic and international audiences. The Corporation also administers the funding programs of the Canadian Television Fund.

With support from the Canadian Memory Fund, the National Gallery of Canada is undertaking a major digitization project relating to its 1975 exhibition “Canadian Painting in the Thirties”. Material from the Gallery’s art, documentation and archival collections will be digitized and made available via the Internet. The Canadian Memory Fund is a program of the Canadian Culture Online Branch of the Department of Canadian Heritage. Presently, the National Gallery of Canada has an employment opportunity for a:

Transcription OfficerDeterminate appointment – 10 monthsPart time 22.5 hours per week.ORDeterminate appointment – 6 monthsFull Time 37.5 hours per weekLevel 4 - Salary range: from $39,110 TO $47,168 per annum.Unionized position – P.S.A.C.Reference number: 07-CMFO-008YOUR CHALLENGE:Under the leadership of the Canadian Memory Fund (CMF) Project Manager, the Transcription Officer will be responsible for transcribing approximately 69 hours of audio material into Word format transcripts and will oversee the quality control following translation.

REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate will have:· a post-secondary degree in language studies or English literature, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience· knowledge of Canadian Art History· Superior ability in comprehension, writing and reading of the English language· the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to communicate effective orally and in writing· superior organizational and analytical skills, meticulous work habits, rigorous attention to detail, diplomatic interpersonal skills, initiative, good judgement · Previous experience in transcribing audio material and in editing (copy-editing and proof-reading) material related to art history is an asset· Knowledge of word processing software (Microsoft Word)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/COMMENTS: Knowledge of English and French is essential (CCB/CCB).Condition of employment: Enhanced reliability check.All of the above form the normal requirements of the position.The Gallery is committed to employment equity. It welcomes applications from all qualified people, including Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

Deadline: Please submit a résumé no later than May 3rd to:Mylène LaplanteHuman Resources AdvisorNational Gallery of Canada380 Sussex DriveP.O. Box 427 Station AOttawa, Ontario K1N 9N4 Fax: 613-990-2756

Email: competition@gallery.ca

Ontario Arts Council - Two upcoming grant deadlines

Access and Career Development grants
Deadline: May 1, 2007

Access and Career Development is a new Ontario Arts Council (OAC) program that supports Ontario-based Aboriginal arts professionals and arts professionals of colour. The program will fund professional development and skill-building opportunities that advance the applicants' artistic work and careers.

In keeping with its strategic plan, Stability and Strength, the OAC is committed to reflecting the cultural diversity and Aboriginal identity of the province through its programs. The OAC also recognizes that there continue to be systemic barriers for arts professionals of colour and Aboriginal arts professionals. Part of the solution is the launch of Access and Career Development to support the cultural diversity of Ontario's arts sector.

Applicants can request funding for training, mentoring or apprenticing in all contemporary and traditional art practices.

Eligibility: Individual Aboriginal arts professionals and arts professionals of colour.

Arts Professionals are artists, arts administrators, community animators, curators, programmers, technicians and arts educators who are engaged in creating, promoting, presenting, distributing and programming artistic work.

For more information, please contact Wanda Nanibush, Aboriginal Arts Officer, 416-969-7454, toll free 1-800-387-0058 extension 7454, wnanibush@arts.on.ca.

Services in French are available by contacting Lindsay MacDonald, Program Assistant, 416-969-7424, toll free 1-800-387-0058 extension 7424, lmacdonald@arts.on.ca.

www.arts.on.ca

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Chalmers Arts Fellowships

Deadlines: June 1, 2007

Sector(s) Aboriginal Arts, Arts Education, Community Arts, Dance, Franco-Ontarian Arts, Literature, Multidisciplinary Activity, Music,
Theatre, Visual and Media Arts & Crafts Program for: Individuals

Objective
The program provides financial support directly to artists so they may have the opportunity to dedicate themselves to individual creative pursuits. The program aims to provide such support at moments in artists' careers when a concentration on personal and/or artistic growth or renewal and exploratio is most likely to have the greatest impact on their long-term artistic and career development.

Fellowships may be awarded to artists at any stage of their career development, from early to mature, and to artists working in a wide range of aesthetics and traditions that reflect Ontario's regional activity, linguistic and cultural diversity and Aboriginal and Franco-Ontarian identity.

Eligibility
This program is open to professional Ontario-based artists.

For more information, please contact Myles Warren, Awards Officer, 416-969-7422, toll free 1-800-387-0058 extension 7422, mwarren@arts.on.ca. or Lucy Gouveia, Program Assistant, 416-969-7432, toll free 1-800-387-0058 extension 7432, lgouveia@arts.on.ca.

Services in French are available by contacting Georgina Braoudakis, Francophone Support and Information Coordinator, 416-969-7417, toll free 1-800-387-0058 extension 74417, gbraoudakis@arts.on.ca.

www.arts.on.ca

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CTV/CJOH Program Devlopment Fund

Deadlines May 1, August 1 and November 1

The CTV / CJOH Development Fund is a commitment by CTV Television Inc. to play an active role in the development of people and programming ideas within Ottawa's independent production community through investment in concepts and scripts designed forbroadcast by CTV locally or any other Canadian television station. Assistance from this fund is intended to provide new opportunities for the development of writing and producing talent within the CTV Ottawa broadcast coverage area.

Level of Assistance:

The Fund will not normally provide loans exceeding $3,500.00 toward program development or grants exceeding $350.00 for professional development activities. Funding will be based upon the applicant's budget,amount of other funding in place, and the overall merits of the applicant's proposal. For the application go here

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The Council for the Arts in Ottawa
Mid-Career Artist Award

Deadline for submissions: Friday, May 4, 2007

The Mid-Career Artist Award program has been established to recognize and encourage the achievements of Ottawa artists who have evolved beyond an emerging stage in their career to become recognized professional working artists contributing to the community.

The recipient will receive a $1,000 award.

For terms of reference and more info:
http://arts-ottawa.on.ca/awards/awards-mid-career-en.php

Council for the Arts in Ottawa
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2
council@arts-ottawa.on.ca
Tel: (613) 569-1387

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The Corel Endowment Fund for the Arts Award

Deadline: April 27, 2007

Take a look at the possibilities of the Corel Endowment Fund for the Arts Award. This award assists artists in all disciplines.

The award is managed by the Council for the Arts in Ottawa. The first awards were presented in 1998. To date, the fund has contributed to 21 artists' projects.

For more info:
http://arts-ottawa.on.ca/awards/awards-corel-en.php

Council for the Arts in Ottawa
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2
council@arts-ottawa.on.ca
Tel: (613) 569-1387

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Soirée rencontre avec Jocelyn Robert
le mercredi 25 avril à 20 h

DAÏMÕN est heureux de vous convier à une soirée rencontre avec l'artiste Jocelyn Robert, figure marquante des arts médiatiques au
Québec. Lors de cette soirée Jocelyn Robert présentera au public un aperçu des réalisations sonores et vidéographiques qui ont marqué son parcours depuis «Le Piano flou», cd réalisé en 1995, jusqu'à «Aucune de mes mains ne fait mal», installation réalisée en 2005. De plus, l'artiste introduira le public à ses toutes dernières réalisations dont «La République» et «Liberté, Égalité, Sororité» ainsi qu'à quelques projets en cours. Entrée libre.

Nous vous attendons en grand nombre !
Au StudiÕ de DAÏMÕN, 80, rue Hanson (secteur Hull) Gatineau

Présentée dans le cadre de l'événement Scène Québec en partenariat avec le Centre national des Arts. DAÏMÕN remercie le Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, le Conseil des Arts du Canada et le Service des arts, de la culture et des lettres de la Ville de Gatineau.

Renseignements :
Marie J Coulombe, directrice des programmes 819-770-8525 poste 302 / programmation@daimon.qc.ca

DAÏMÕN · art médiatique et photographie
78, rue Hanson (secteur Hull)
Gatineau (Québec) J8Y 3M5

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Discussion with Jocelyn Robert
April 25 at 8:00 p.m.

DAÏMÕN presents two recent works by Jocelyn Robert, master of new technologies and a major figure on Québec's media arts scene. The exhibition will be complemented by an artist's talk featuring an overview of Mr. Robert's sound and video works, from his 1995 CD "Le Piano flou" to his 2005 installation "Aucune de mes mains ne fait mal". He'll also talk about his most recent and upcoming projects. Free admission.

DAÏMÕN's StudiÕ, 80 Hanson Street, Gatineau

Presented by DAÏMÕN in collaboration with the National Arts Centre's Quebec Scene. DAÏMÕN thank the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the Canada Council for the Arts and le Service des arts, de la culture et des lettres de la Ville de Gatineau.

Information :
Marie J Coulombe, Programme Director
819-770-8525 # 302 / programmation@daimon.qc.ca

DAÏMÕN · media art and photography
78 Hanson Street
Gatineau (Quebec) J8Y 3M5

Ottawa screening of:

Lake Ontario (in my head)
a new film by Penny McCann
Thursday, April 26th, 2007
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Club SAW, 67 Nicholas Street

A meditative look at a mutable and hypnotic horizon. Grainy Super 8 imagery, optically printed 16mm footage and an atmospheric soundtrack evoke the stillness of mind attained when standing before expansive sky and water. Created for the Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto/LIFT's 25th anniversary Film is Dead... Long Live Film! commissioning project.
(16mm/5:12 minutes)

No admission charge

and on the same bill...

The Factory of Light
Directed by Pixie Cram
16 mm colour film - 30 minute

Ottawa Premiere

Film Screening with Live Soundtrack

Friday May 11th, 2007 Club SAW 67 Nicholas St., Ottawa doors 8:00 PM tickets $10

With special guests Flotilla

Synopsis

A modern-day fable about a girl who suddenly finds herself alone in an empty city. Her search to learn where the people have all gone leads her to the Factory of Light.

Featuring Julie Baribeau and Joschka McLeod.
The soundtrack will be performed live by musicians during projection.

	FILM/VIDEO AT THE LIEUTENANT'S PUMP
Every month here at The Lieutenant's Pump (361 Elgin St.), we will host Digital & Video/Film Art presentations from Local and International Artists and Video Jockeys. Every presentation night will be a different experience. Their works will be displayed on our 11 screens throughout the pub for just over an hour. Meet and greet with the Artist!. Enter to win various draws and raffles. Explore the world of unconventional cinema in a relaxed, casually elegant environment. Admission is Free. Our second Video Art Night will be held this Friday, April 27th at 5:30pm, featuring films by local award winning filmmaker, Lois Siegel (in attendance!). See you Friday at The Pump!

The last Saturday of every month The Drunken Master Revue presents Saturday Night Sinema. A rare mix of cult, grindhouse and foreign film that have never been seen in Ottawa.

Tickets are only $5.00, lots of free giveaways and retro trailers before the features

Next month is "Enter the Fat Dragon"

SAW Video receives financial support from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Ottawa, Department of Canadian Heritage, the Community Foundation of Ottawa 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