| December 19th, 2007 | (613) 238.7648 | SAWVideo.com |
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SAW Video Newsletter for !*FIRST_NAME*! !*LAST_NAME*!
SAW Video News:
CONGRATULATIONS
CLOSED
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAY
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
UPCOMING
WORKSHOPS
Also in this issue:
CALLS
FOR SUBMISSION
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
SCREENINGS
AND EVENTS
OTHER
SAW VIDEO NEWS:
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SAW Video will be closed on Friday, December 21st and re-open for regular hours again on Monday, January 7th, 2007. All equipment must be picked up on December 21st before 6pm and returned on Monday, January 7th at 10 am. The SAW Video board and staff wishes everyone a joyful holiday season!
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| Equipment Rentals During the Holiday Closure SAW Video
will be offering equipment rentals during the holiday closure at half
price -- that's two weeks for the price of one! In order to receive
this discount, payment for the rental must be made in advance at the
time of pickup on December 21st. Make your reservations now as our equipment
will be booking fast!
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| Two-Day
Introduction to Final Cut Pro Sun
January 13th, 2008 This workshop includes 3 hours of practice time which may be booked with the Technical Coordinator according to availability. Workshop is limited to 4 participants On day 2 participants will be seated in pairs at each editing workstation. Deadline for registration is Monday January 7th,2008 Instructor: Ryan Stec Ryan Stec is an artist and curator who's work deals with the idea of plurality in audiences experience of media. He started the Remix project(artengine.ca/remix) in 2002 with co-curator Anne Clarke, and it has become a popular local commissioning program producing over 30 new works from local video artists. He has also recently completed a residency at Platform Gallery (www.platform.fi) in Vaasa, Finland where he curated a program of nordic media art which was presented as a performance where the work was remixed in a live context. Members
$125.00 -------------- Two-Day Intro to Video Production Sat
January 19th, 2008 Sun
January 20th, 2008 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 HDV and Mini DV cameras -- such as the, Sony Z1U and V1U and the Panasonic AG-DVX100. 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. WORKSHOP LIMITED TO 6 PARTICIPANTS Deadline for registration is Monday January 14th, 2007 Instructor: Jacob Hanna Members
$125.00 -------------- Sound Recording for Video Sat
February 02nd, 2008 One of the most important elements of any video is the quality of the sound. A clear recording made in the field can make or break your production. This workshop is for people with an interest in developing skills and an understanding of how sound recording works for video and film production. The most important elements and skills of sound recording will be taught and practiced “hands on” by participants. This will include how to hook up your sound equipment to various cameras, mike techniques and types, and getting the best sound possible. The course will also touch on best practices when working in professional situations. Previous experience and a basic understanding of DV production is a suggested prerequisite for this workshop but not required. Limited to 6 participants. Deadline for registration is Monday January 28th. Register for both Sound Recording for Video and Sound Editing for Video at the same time and members pay only $100 for both workshops. Non members pay $85 for the first workshop and receive the 2nd workshop at the discounted price of $50. Book early, this workshop will fill up fast! Instructor: Chris Ikonomopoulos Chris Ikonomopoulos has been active at SAW since late 2000 with freelance experience in production and post production sound. Along with video and film related audio Chris also engineers, records and mixes full bands, composes music and audioscapes, has recorded in numerous studios around Ottawa and has been programming radio shows at CKCU FM since 1998. Members
$60.00 -------------- Sound Editing for Video Sat
February 09th, 2008 If your video has sound, you will need to mix it. Over 1 full day intensive session this workshop will introduce you to the basic concepts of sound mixing and teach you what to listen for, how to balance dialogue, music and sound effects, and how to correct some of the most common problems that leave you with bad audio. The first day will focus on audio within Non Linear Editing Programs, including navigating and using built in audio tools, getting the final mix you want and producing proper levels for exporting to other applications as well as for a final output. The second day will focus on importing audio in to sound editing programs such as Adobe Audition or Soundtrack and will include editing audio files, building a multitracked audio environment and more advanced techniques for cleaning up background noise. Learn how to get the most out of , your sound for the benefit of you video. An essential workshop for all those who have ears! This workshop includes 3 hours of practice time which may be booked with the Technical Coordinator according to availability. Workshop is limited to 4 participants. Deadline for Registration is Monday February 4th, 2007 Register for both Sound Recording for Video and Sound Editing for Video at the same time and members pay only $100 for both workshops. Non members pay $85 for the first workshop and receive the 2nd workshop at the discounted price of $50. Instructor: Chris Ikonomopoulos Chris Ikonomopoulos has been active at SAW since late 2000 with freelance experience in production and post production sound. Along with video and film related audio Chris also engineers, records and mixes full bands, composes music and audioscapes, has recorded in numerous studios around Ottawa and has been programming radio shows at CKCU FM since 1998. Members
$60.00
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NF
08: MOSAICS
PIVOT:
AN INTERDISCIPLINARY GRADUATE JOURNAL OF VISUAL CULTURE
MOBILE
STORIES
VISION
DU REEL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL (SWEDEN)
INTERNATIONAL
MEDIA POETRY CONTEST (FRANCE)
IOWA
CITY INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL
NSI
ONLINE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
CITY
OF OTTAWA
OBORO:
NEW MEDIA CREATION GRANT FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
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In recent years many political scientists and economists have discussed the equalizing effects of the internet on global culture. In addition to film, music and visuals and installation art series, NF 08 will be creating shared media pieces connected via the internet and wireless performance. These pieces will have the ability to become part of a larger discourse on all platforms including audio, video, textual, design, locative, and performance. NF will be looking for applications that incorporate artists' personal work associated with the festivals current programming as well as proposals incorporating this greater participatory project. To find out more about the events within New Forms, please go to http://2007.newformsfestival.com/events/. Programming includes installation, electronic music (techno, dub, live performance, a/v), presentations and film. NF is always looking to expand its partnerships in the local community as well, and is open to new opportunities with ARC's, Galleries and Collectives. Please contact malcolm@newformsfestival.com with any questions around New Forms Festival 08: Mosaics. Please check online at www.newformsfestival.com for submission form information over the upcoming weeks. Submission Deadline for NF 08 is March 1st, 2008. Thanks,
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DEADLINES:
December 15, 2007 (early) - January 17, 2008 (late)
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Winnipeg – The National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI) is now calling for submissions for its brand-new, year-round short film showcase: the NSI Online Short Film Festival. Through the NSI Online Short Film Festival, NSI anticipates streaming around 100 Canadian short films on its website annually. Four calls will be issued each year. The deadline for this first call for submissions is February 4, 2008. There is no submission fee. Submissions will be accepted on DVD only. For full details and an application form: http://nsi-canada.ca/nsionlineshortfilmfestival/ During each selection period, approximately 25 films will be programmed and streamed on the NSI site. Liz Janzen, NSI’s Director of Programming says, “The NSI Online Short Film Festival is all about promoting Canadian films and the people who make them so we’ll be profiling the filmmakers in new ways to give them as much exposure as possible.” “Moving to an online format also means we’ll significantly extend our audience so even more people can enjoy the best in Canadian short film.” “We’re making the user experience interactive. The festival will provide plenty of opportunity to talk about the films and network with other site visitors.” Submissions must be short narratives not longer than 30 mins: the shorter the better. They can be dramas, comedies, animations or short documentaries but they must tell a story and they must be Canadian. All entries will be screened by an NSI selection committee led by Janzen. There will be a “Best of” award given to one film from each of the four selection periods which will be cash and/or services. The award will be made by an independent jury comprised of filmmakers and industry members. Details will be announced in early 2008. The NSI Online Short Film Festival is part of the organisation’s new web-based initiatives. More details will follow in 2008. The National Screen Institute - Canada, with headquarters in Winnipeg, is Canada's oldest nationally-recognized film and television training school. The National Screen Institute helps emerging writers, directors and producers bring their stories to life to share at home and abroad. Its market-driven programs have led to employment for National Screen Institute graduates by giving them a competitive edge - according to the latest National Screen Institute Alumni Survey, 97% of respondents are working in the industry.
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Ottawa - The City of Ottawa supports local arts and professional artists through its Arts Funding Program. The City invites not-for-profit organizations and professional artists in all disciplines to submit requests for funding of arts activities to take place in 2008. Groups must be Ottawa-based and professional artists must be Ottawa residents. The deadline for submissions is January 28, 2008 For guidelines and application forms, visit ottawa.ca/arts and click on Funding and Awards. For more
information: Public
inquiries **************************************************************************** Ottawa - La Ville d’Ottawa appuie les activités culturelles locales ainsi que les artistes professionnels par le biais de son Programme de financement des arts. La Ville invite les organismes sans but lucratif et les artistes à présenter une demande de financement pour les activités prévues pour 2008. Les organismes doivent être d’Ottawa et les artistes doivent être résidents de la ville. La date limite pour présenter une demande est le 28 janvier 2008. Pour obtenir les lignes directrices et les formulaires visitez notre site Web à ottawa.ca/arts et cliquez sur Financement et récompenses. Renseignements
: Grand
public
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La Bourse de création en nouveaux médias pour jeunes artistes de la Caisse populaire Desjardins du Mont-Royal vous offre une valeur de 5 000 $ en accès aux équipements et aux ressources du Laboratoire nouveaux médias d’OBORO. Pour une description détaillée de nos ressources : www.oboro.net/pdf/lab/price_list/comp_fr.pdf Votre
proposition doit inclure : * Veuillez
prendre note que les dossiers sans enveloppe de retour affranchie ne
seront pas conservés. For a detailed description of our resources : www.oboro.net/pdf/lab/price_list/comp_en.pdf Your proposal
must include : * Please note that proposals with no pre-stamped return envelope will not be kept by OBORO.
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EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
PETERBOROUGH
ARTS UMBRELLA
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Managing
Director - 1 position available The Peterborough Arts Umbrella is a multi-disciplinary, not for profit, community based, arts organization. The PAU is a membership driven cultural organization that provides programs, services and facilities for working artists and community members interested in the thriving Peterborough cultural community. The PAU is located in the downtown core of Peterborough and includes a gallery space, rehearsal space and meeting rooms and a media centre with production and post production facilities. The Board of the PAU and the membership develop programming through Working Groups that is managed and delivered by the staff. The PAU works in partnership with a wide variety of other arts, cultural, educational and social groups and institutions to produce special events and projects. Managing
Director Position: The Managing Director is a leadership position within the PAU. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the MD coordinates all aspects of the organization's administration, operations, fundraising and financial management and ensures that the programming developed by the PAU Programming Working Groups is organized and presented effectively. The MD supervises 2 staff members and other grant writing, bookkeeping and programming contract staff. The MD is responsible for short and long term planning, the implementation of approved plans and policies and program evaluation. The MD works in accordance with the PAU's mission, vision, values and goals and is responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with all of the organization's stakeholders. Working with the appropriate staff, this person will also ensure that the PAU has an effective marketing and communications program. Qualifications Excellent
written and oral communications skills Front
of House Positions: OVERVIEW: The FOH positions maintain the accurate and up-to-date flow of information within the organization, provide a quick response to practical day-to-day administrative requests and are internal liaisons between the PAU Membership, volunteers and the public. The FOH undertakes all basic daily office procedures including reception duties for walk-in traffic, email & telephone, maintenance of the daily appearance of the PAU front office and gallery facilities, and basic filing and records maintenance (both electronic and hard copy). (a) Publication
Layout Coordinator (b) Event
and Web Media Coordinator Please
send applications to: by mail: by email: Deadline
Friday December 28th, 2007
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SCREENING:
"UNDERMINED: COMMUNITIES, CONSULTATION AND CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY IN
GUYANA"
DRUNKEN
MASTER REVUE PRESENTS: STRANGE SHADOWS IN AN EMPTY ROOM
OTTAWA'S
KWANZAA 2007 CELEBRATION: A CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA
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| Video Screening and Public Debate: "Undermined: Communities, Consultation and Corporate Accountability in Guyana" – Ottawa, January 9th, 2008 This 35-minute documentary was directed, edited and produced by two first-time videographers from Ottawa. It profiles the perspectives of eight Amerindians from Guyana, South America, about issues relating to mining—in particular, the issue of community consultation and the activities of Canadian mining companies operating in the country's interior, where numerous land claims remain unresolved. The Ottawa premiere of the documentary will take place at the National Library & Archives on January 9th, 2008 from 7.00-9.00 pm. The screening will be followed by presentations from invited speakers and a public discussion on topics related to the film. Speakers will include Paul Dewar (Foreign Affairs Critic, New Democratic Party), Tony James (Chief of Chiefs, Region 9, Guyana), Karyn Keenan (Member, Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability), Stephani Roy McCallum (President, International Association of Public Participation) and Viviane Weitzner (Senior Researcher, The North-South Institute). There is no cost for the screening, but donations will be welcomed. For more information, please contact Emily Wilson or Brent Parker at info@undermined.ca or check the website for news and updates (www.undermined.ca).
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Drunken
Master Revue Screening This December's feature is the 1976 thriller Strange Shadows In An Empty Room. Produced by an Italian company and shot and set in Ottawa and Montreal, this film follows the exploits of a hard boiled Ottawa cop (Academy Award nominee Stuart Whitman) as he investigates the mysterious death of his sister who was a college student in Montreal. Car chases, brawls and kung fu fighting transvestites are all part of the package in this rare and offbeat action thriller. Also starring Martin Landau, John Saxon, Tisa Farrow. Directed by Alberto DeMartino. 16mm Print!
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| Jaku Konbit, a service-oriented organization assisting black families in the Ottawa Region, will host the largest Kwanzaa celebration in the city. This year’s festivities will mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. Kwanzaa 2007 will also highlight the remarkable contributions that Black-Canadians have made to Canadian society by spotlighting the achievements of people of African and Caribbean descent, past and present in Canada. All proceeds from this event will help support the Jaku Konbit’s Academy, a Saturday educational and cultural program for children and youth of African and Caribbean descent between the ages of 4 and 17 years in Ottawa. Date:
December 30, 2007
Additional Information: Keynote
speaker: Special
performances from: Ticket Information: Tickets can be purchased at the day of the venue at the door. Advanced tickets are also available at Mugena (613-722-8228), Savannah (613-731-7878), Tropicks Boutique (613-241-3333), Nana’s Fashion & Beauty Supplies (613-321-5112) and Claudette’s Coiffure & Beauty Inc. (613-596-2510). You can also call for 613-567-0600 or email kemetca@yahoo.ca for ticket purchases. Please visit our website at jakukonbit.com to learn more about us and Kwanzaa. Get your tickets soon for Kwanzaa 2007 to avoid disappointment! |
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CARFAC
ONTARIO / FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR ARTISTS
BRUCE
MCDONALD LAUNCHES TRACEY RE-FRAGMENTED
FILM
AND TELEVISION TRAINING DATABASE
CAMERA
FOR SALE
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If you've
ever wanted to edit a feature film then here's your chance. Director
Bruce McDonald is releasing footage from his newest film The Tracey
Fragments online for anyone to edit. How much footage? Well pretty much
all of it. In a page on the film's official website there is a part
called Re-Fragmented. There, anyone can download all of the footage
shot during the four weeks of production in four separate BitTorrent
files. The site states the downloads are approximately 4-5 gigs each
and include a Final Cut Pro project file. The winner may have his or
her cut included as a bonus feature on the DVD. The catch? The contest
is only open to residents of Canada. While Americans can't enter, they
can still download and play with the footage. It's not often that one
get offered all the footage from a feature film to edit and use on their
own. In fact the site even states that users can "download and
edit their own related projects including music videos, new trailers
or re-edit the entire movie." Being that the files are so large
it might take some time to download them. But if you can and you have
the time it could be a great learning experience.
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The Canadian Film and Television Industry has an incredible tool at
its fingertips. The Film and Television Training Database is a unique
resource allowing film and television professionals (including directors,
producers, actors, musicians, writers, composers and technical workers),
and those preparing to enter the industry, to easily identify training
opportunities. Funded by the Government of Canada's Sector Council Program
and the Department of Canadian Heritage through its pilot year, this
remarkable resource is designed to help trainers and those seeking training
in all parts of the Film and Television Industry to connect!
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Used CANON XL1 and accessories FOR SALE - Canon
XL1 3-chip MiniDV camcorder Asking price: $1000 or best offer Please contact Doug Smalley (doug@aceheartstudios.com) if you are interested or if you have any questions about the camera - It was my first 3-chip camera and it needs to go to a good home! Thanks! |
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