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Proscenia
Newsletter:Events -News - Jobs
January
19, 2003 DISCUSSION:OpenEar Update When I start one of these Newsletters I'm always wondering if there will be any jobs to post. By the time Sunday rolls around there seem to be a number of positions that have opened. Once again, there is a wide range of opportunities and that is good to see given the economy. I've recently heard that because of these postings a couple of members on the list have found new jobs. That is good news indeed. One thing that Ken and I have learned over the past two years is that it takes a lot of time and effort to produce a quality product as we hope the OpenEar disc will be. If we were working full-time on OpenEar we would probably have the project completed. But given we have other responsibilities in addition to Proscenia, the project continues at a slow but productive pace. The "Name That Sound?" module on which Brian Murphy, Josh Taylor, Pete Monterubio, Karla Berg, and Tom Nevin have worked, will soon be ready for Beta testing. We hope to have the "Listen Up!" module near completion by the end of this academic term. This module is one on which Erika Modesitt, Christina Subetkti, Cory Otjen, and Josh Taylor have been involved. Other modules are nearing completion including "What is Foley?" on which Ben Danielson, Karen Mornes, and Kanade Sato have been involved. We will keep you posted as the disc progresses and will no doubt will be sending out Beta material for some of you to explore and provide feedback. Meanwhile, we are going to be updating the Proscenia web site. We'd like to have photographs of those former and current Interns and adjunct staff for which we yet don't have pictures. These include: Kanade Sato, Brian Murphy, Erin Currin, Tami Schamp, Nat Flynn-Ryan, Tom Nevin, Cory Otjen, and Josh Taylor. If you have a picture we can use please send it to Gary ASP- thanks! We would also like to link to your web personal or professional web site if you have one. Please send your URL to Gary. Ken and I are please to have Kanade Sato, Tami Schamp, Tom Nevin, Cory Otjen, and Josh Taylor working with us this term as Interns. Again, thanks for all the great effort everyone has made. Your work is most appreciated. And, as always, if you'd like to be removed from this list let me know (garywf@oregon.uoregon.edu) Regards, Gary FEATURED STUDIO: Drop Frame DropFrame is a group of four former students who now as media artists work together to produce moving and non-moving images. DropFrame is out of Brooklyn, NY. This team is an example of what a group of students who graduate together might be able to accomplish in establishing their own media business. TECHNOLOGY NEWS: Painting the Walls with Information. Microsoft designer Gary Starkweather, who invented the laser printer when he was at Xerox and won an Academy Award for his work on film scanning, wants to enlarge and bend the PC screen: "I'd never seen moviegoers get really thrilled on small screen. It becomes a much more compelling experience at an IMAX theater. I thought, What if we had a computer display that looked more like a Cinerama?" So he designed a prototype curved PC screen 12 inches high, 44 inches wide, and curved 90 degrees, five times as bright as current CRT or LCD screens, and able to accommodate several open applications at once or a single application stretched across that huge space. "Our role in bringing personal computing to the masses should not just be a computer terminal; it should enable a human being to utilize their senses in a more productive fashion. Anything that can help you express creativity and look at information in new ways is going to benefit... Most people try to find something to cover their walls with. Why not cover them with information?" (San Jose Mercury News 11 Jan 2003) http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/4924188.htm Source:NewsScanDaily The Battle to Outwit TV Ad-Skippers. With TiVo and other digital recording devices making it easier and easier for TV viewers to skip commercials, the television and advertising industry are resorting to planting advertisements within TV shows themselves. A new variety show (dubbed by its developers as "a contemporary, hip 'Ed Sullivan' show,") will integrate commercial spots for its sponsors right into the program itself. [What next? Maybe a dramatic series with the actors dressed in costumes promoting mortgage companies or health-fitness clubs.] Pepsi and Nokia are the two main sponsors of the new show, tentatively called "Live from Tomorrow." Yeah, that what it sounds like -- tomorrow, all right. We can't wait. (USA Today 13 Jan 2003) http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2003-01-10-tivo-zapper_x.htm Source:NewsScanDaily VCR to get new Initials: R.I.P. The VCR is dead (or dying), long live the DVD (at least for a little while, for crying out loud). Stores like Circuit City and Barnes & Noble's either are sharply reducing their inventories of VHS tapes or no longer carrying them at all. (The video category of Best Buy's offerings is already more than 80% DVD.) And the storyline is the same out in Hollywood: MGM Entertainment's VHS library now numbers only 200 films (compared to 1,800 at one previous point), and Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment is phasing out certain VHS catalog titles once they are released on DVD. Industry analyst Tom Adams says, "The issue was always will VHS have the stink of death of the eight-track tape. By now it's pretty clear that it will." (USA Today 14 Jan 2003) http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2003-01-13-vcr_x.htm Source:NewsScanDaily Music, Tech Groups Reach Compromise on Copyright Issues. The Recording Industry Association of America, the Business Software Alliance and the Computer Systems Policy Project have hammered out a compromise agreement that they say will protect copyrights on music and movies without the need for further government intervention. The pact is intended to head off efforts by Congress to legislate the inclusion of government-approved copy restriction technology in all new "digital media devices." This latest agreement, described by participants as a "landmark consensus," politically isolates the powerful Motion Picture Association of America, which was noticeably absent from the negotiations. MPAA has aggressively advocated new government requirements for built-in locking controls on new devices, such as DVD players. (AP 14 Jan 2003) http://shorl.com/hydidrostobubri Source:NewsScanDaily Intel Technology Journal [.pdf] http://developer.intel.com/technology/itj/index.htm This quarterly journal from Intel addresses many issues related to computers and networking technology. The articles are not overly technical in nature, making them appropriate for a broad audience. Each issue of the journal has a general area of focus. Some recent topics include smart toys, the "digital home," and Hyper-Threading Technology. While the later is an Intel-specific development, most of the topics are applicable to the industry as a whole. The journal was originally internal to Intel, but every issue since the journal went public in 1997 is now available in an archive. Source: The Scout Report Software: QuickE Lite http://www.stuffsoft.com/quicke.html This small application will be helpful to those persons needing to send out email quickly, without having to start their entire email client. After installing QuickE Lite, users will merely have to right click with their mouse, and the email will be sent out instantly. Additionally, there is an email address that can handle user queries, if any questions arise about the program. QuickE Lite is compatible with all operating systems running Windows 95 and higher. Source: The Scout Report Software: NetShred X http://www.mireth.com/pub/nxme.html Net Shred is an utility program that allows users to securely delete files created when using the Internet, such as the Web browser cache, browser history files, and email trash. The program can be set up to run manually, or to take place after certain activities, such as shutting down the computer. Net Shred X is compatible with all computers running Mac OS X and higher. Source: The Scout Report EVENTS: The Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) begins February 14th. The festival premiers nearly 100 films from over 30 countries, offering new works by masters of the art as well as emerging voices.
ALTIES - Alternative Movie Awards - 2003. Wouldn't it be great if movies competed for awards in categories that truly celebrated the diversity of film and filmmaking styles? With this thought in mind the 1st Annual Alties have been launched.Fifteencategories are designed to make you think about your favorite movies and what they really mean to you. The Alties offer recognition that means something beyond the hype, and also support the dozens of fine, deserving films that get lost in the tsunami of corporate marketing. The Alties are the vox populi movie awards you to pick the winners. Right now: We're accepting nominations until February 10. Check out the categories and nominate your favorite movies now! To nominate a movie, you'll need an account for our discussion forums. Signing up is easy all you need is an email address. If you're already a member, start nominating! If not, please register. Coming up: Voting begins February 14. Stay tuned! Music Licensing in the Digital Age. Artists, lawyers, paralegals, art organizations and other interested arties - bring your own lunch to this exciting event and learn about legal issues that matter to you! When: Thursday, January 23, 2003, 11:45 am - 2:00 pm Location: 14th Floor Conference Room, Second and Seneca Building, 1191 Second Avenue, in downtown Seattle Hosted by: The law firm of Garvey Schubert Barer Workshop Fee: Attorneys: $40; Paralegals: $30; Artists and Students: $15 To Register: Visit the WLA web site at www.wa-artlaw.org/lecture.html, print out and mail the registration form. Call Washington Lawyers for the Arts at 206-328-7053 or e-mail info@wa-artlaw.org to request a registration form. Register on-site if space allows. Speakers Lance Rosen, Esq. and Theresa Simpson, Esq. will cover a number of issues including: an introduction to music licensing; who holds what rights in music compositions and performances; an update on Napster, Kazaa and other file swapping disputes; new royalty rates for webcasters; and what's new on the music licensing horizon. JOBS ANNOUNCEMENTS - IN STATE Computer Graphic Artist/Cartoonist. Photoshop experiene for short project. Eugene: 343-1413 GRAPHIC DESIGN PRODUCTION ARTIST We need a multi-faceted & techsavvy Production Artist for print & web. Bend, OR. Apply online www.mandala-agency.com Published in The Oregonian on 01/19 GRAPHIC Design/Publicity, Hawthorne Wellness Facility seeks one with open mind & heart for P/T publicity/graphic desgin position, Organized, team player. Fitness industry knowledge pref, Marketing exp a plus, Must know Clark, Illustrator, PC & Mac, Send resume to OWH/Designer, 4231 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR 97215 Published in The Oregonian on 01/19 GRAPHIC DESIGNER exp'd in high volume design production, MAC bas, photoshop/illustrator for Grapevine Design. Fax or email resume. Fax 503-417-8053, email: resume@grapevine.com Published in The Oregonian on 01/19 OHSU ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT As a nationally recognized health and research university, OHSU strives for excellence in education, research, clinical practice and community service. In this part-time (.5 FTE) opportunity at our Beaverton location you will provide administrative support including document formatting and editing, travel arrangements, paperwork processing, meeting coordination, and assist with web page maintenance. Bachelors' degree preferred or equivalent. Minimum 2 years' office/administrative support experience required. Academic or research setting preferred. Advanced skills using MS-Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, and PowerPoint as well as strong business communication skills also required. OHSU offers a competitive salary and benefit package. For consideration, please visit us at www.ohsujobs.com referencing position IRC4655. OHSU, Knowledge at work. www.ohsu.edu OHSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Published in the Oregonian on 01/19 PRINTING. Desktop publisher/ typesetter. Requires thorough knowledge of digital prepress, incl pagemaker, photoshop, digital file transfer & web design. Swingshift, fast paced volume production environment, BCT. Fax resumes to 503-620-9793 or email to jobs@printserve.com Published in The Oregonian on 01/19 MARKETING CONTRACTORS NEEDED Art/Creative Directors, Web Designers, PR Pros SANDA IS BUSY Looking for talented pros w/exp to help us with client projects. Send e-mail ONLY w/resume to: projects@sandacom.com Some intern positions avail. Published in The Oregonian on 01/19 Media Production Assistant - NW Media Eugene. 10-20 hours per week $8 per hour Duties: Assist with videography, non-linear video editing (Avid), DVD authoring (using DVDit), CD/DVD burning, and various office duties including packaging, paperwork, errands, etc. Please send resumes and inquiries to todd@northwestmedia.com To learn more about our organization, visit www.northwestmedia.com Multimedia Programmer - NW Media Eugene. Approximately 10 hours per week up to $10 per hour Duties: Author CDs and assist with programming of web-based projects in Director and Flash (Lingo/ActionScript). Please send resumes and inquiries to todd@northwestmedia.com To learn more about our organization, visit www.northwestmedia.com Web Content Editor - Register Guard, Eugene. Creates and edits web page content; selects material for web pages; writes HTML and other web related computer code as needed. Creates original content for the web site uses a computer to design, proof and update web page; and acts as a backup programmer for all components of the electronic information system, including audiotex. Four year degree required. Pay $14.78 to 22.93 per hour up to 19 hrs. per week. Applications and complete job description available at 3500 Chad Drive and at www.registerguard.com. Apply: Web Content Editor, The Register-Guard, Human Resources Department PO Box 10188 Eugene, OR 97440-2188 Graphic Artist wanted for freelance work with successful retail/online company. More information at healthylegs.com No phone calls please Published in The Oregonian on 01/12
Graphics/Architectural Production Artist Fast-paced, in-house publications
department seeking print production artist with basic understanding
of architectural and drafting conventions. Must have 2-year Associates
Degree in Graphic Arts/Design plus 1 year minimum preparing PC-based electronic
files for professional printing. Proficiency in Quark, Illustrator, PhotoShop
& Acrobat required, as well as basic familarity with AutoCAD and AutoDesk
programs. Send resume, three professional references, and salary expectations
to: Human Resources Touchmark Living Centers 5150 SW Griffith Drive Beaverton,
OR 97005 E-mail resumes@tlcmail.com
www.touchmark.com No phone inquiries,
please. Touchmark is an equal opportunity employer that maintains a workplace
free from drugs/alcohol. Post-offer drug/alcohol test and background investigation
required. Published in The Oregonian on 01/12 Beaver Engraving Co. (beaverengraving.com) needs a website to provide services for customers. The site must include: Order Form, Price Quote Form, File Upload and Download area, and product/service information pages. If interested, please provide us with an estimated price quote, work samples (portfolio), and your contact information. You can reach us at beaver@imagina.com or fax 503.736.0636. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you. Spencer Davis Beaver Engraving Co. Television ASSOCIATE TELEVISION COMMERCIAL PRODUCER KEZI 9 TV is searching for a full-time Associate Producer to create television advertising for a wide variety of local and regional businesses. This includes meeting with clients, formulating advertising strategies, writing advertising copy, managing production budgets, and full cycle production of television commercials in a fast-paced environment. We're looking for a creative individual who has the ability to write and develop innovative advertising for television. Successful applicant must also possess excellent customer service and communication skills, a strong sense of design, and excellent computer skills. Other desired qualities include the ability to learn quickly, carry multiple tasks, and work under deadlines. Job duties also include auditioning and directing talent, some graphics, production, and video and audio editing. Training will be provided. This is an entry-level position. Related college degree and experience is preferred, and additional training will be provided. Ability to work flexible hours is required. Great sense of humor is a must! Please send resume and cover letter to: Chris Westbrook, Creative Services Director KEZI 9 TV PO Box 7009 Eugene, OR 97401 Application deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 29th Drug screening is a pre-employment requirement. Chambers Communications Corp/KEZI-TV is an equal opportunity employer. Location: OR Date: 1/18/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene Website Designer/ Developer- Local web development company seeks an experienced website designer. See http://www.datahost.com/jobs.html for description & application. Location: OR Date: 1/18/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene) Communications Specialist PacificSource is seeking an experienced Communications specialist with writing, research, desktop publishing & word processing skills to help develop client communications, newsletter, Web content & other publications. Requires a BA degree in journalism, communications, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of educational & professional experience. Candidates offered an interview will be required to demonstrate their skills. PacificSource has provided customer-friendly health insurance services in Lane County since 1933. We offer competitive wages, flexible hours, and generous benefits in a congenial work environment. EOE. Apply at PacificSource, or resume to Human Resources 250 Country Club Road Eugene, Oregon, 97401 FAX (541) 684-5404 e-mail hr@pacificsource.com www.pacificsource.com/about_us_employment.html PacificSource Health Plans Location: OR Date: 1/18/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene Instructional Designer / Scriptwriter Located in Portland, Planet Productions, Inc. (Planet), a leading developer of custom computer-based training (CBT) and web-based training (WBT) programs, is seeking an Instructional Designer / Scriptwriter who will be responsible for producing instructional design documentation including lesson plans, learning objectives and learner evaluations. The Instructional Designer / Scriptwriter will also develop course scripts that contain the on-screen text, narration, and visual and functional treatments that go into building interactive e-Learning programs. These elements are then used to produce quality e-Learning solutions for our clients. Reporting to the Production Director, the Instructional Designer / Scriptwriter will work with a team of graphic designers, media producers and programmers to design and produce the core content that go into our CBT and WBT programs. The best candidate will have come from the computer-based training, e-Learning, multimedia or Internet development industry and will have experience in creating training and educational programs for the electronic medium. It is imperative that this individual has an extensive working knowledge of the various tools and techniques used in producing e-Learning programs for CD-ROM and online delivery. Expertise in adult learning theory, sound instructional design, and creative and technical scriptwriting is a must. Desired skills include knowledge of high-tech, software, retail and healthcare industries. At a minimum, the candidate should have a proven record of being able to work with clients¹ subject-matter experts to define and refine content to its critical learning objectives and turn those objectives into effective e-Learning solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative professional who is quality-motivated and looking for a successful career in designing and producing content for custom e-Learning programs where the subject matter is always changing. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: € Meet with clients to determine their learning objectives, functional requirements and program constraints as it applies to their business needs and the needs of their target audience. € Take clients¹ vision for what needs to be taught and create engaging e-Learning solutions that best fit their needs. € Provide graphic design and programming staff with knowledge of the best practices in modeling self-paced, interactive training and education programs. € Create deliverables within the time agreed upon with the Project Manager. € Contribute and participate in all meetings/work relations with a strong team spirit. € Invite peer collaboration on instructional design solutions and scriptwriting treatments. € Stay current on instructional, functional, visual and technological advances in the e-Learning field. € Possess a strong belief in and conviction to customer service and display the ability to adapt to the fluctuating needs of various projects. € Represent Planet in a professional and ethical manner and be viewed as a positive influence. € Assist the Project Manager, Production Director and sales staff in solution development and project scope estimation. € Other duties as assigned by the Production Director. € Brief internal and external customers on status of project activities. € Maintain accurate and timely reports on time usage and material expenditure. If you meet the above criteria, please e-mail your resume in MS Word or RTF format as an attachment to hr@planetproductions.com DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTER, JOB #1017 - SEARCH EXTENDED - Mt Hood Community College - Gresham. Responsible for the vision and direction of the LRC and for providing a program of library services, audio-visual instructional support services and other technological instructional support services for the students and staff. For a full list of qualifications, please visit our website at mhcc.edu or cntact the Human Resources Office (see below). Annually contracted managerial position. Salary range $59,545 to $84,677 per year. Compensation is commensurate with education and experience. Open until filled. Review begins Feb 24, 2003. Application packets may be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by Feb 24th are assured consideration. To apply, contact Mt Hood Community College, Human Resources Office, 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030, 503-491-7200, Fax 503-491-7257, TDD 503-491-7202, email: hr@mhcc.edu. Application materials are available on the College website: www.mhcc.edu Mt Hood is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer Published in The Oregonian on 01/19 JOBS ANNOUNCEMENTS - OUT OF STATE Web based Training Designer -Seattle. As the Technology Based Instructional Designer, you will develop and deliver interactive computer/web based training and assessment programs. You will work within T-Mobile¹s Customer Care and Financial Services Training and Development group. You will directly manage instructional design staff. This division is responsible for training our call center agents (8000+) on subjects such as T-Mobile products and services, customer service skills, rate plans, billing systems, technical trouble shooting, new hire orientation, and much more. Apply online: www.t-mobile.com/jobs/
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