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1-13,2004 - Vol 3, No. 05 Up Front: Spring is slowly arriving here in the Pacific Northwest. Daylight once again fills my workspace on Sunday mornings as I prepare this publication for web distribution. The sun has returned to shinning on the wall above my workstation and I'm tempted to close the window blind so I can better see the computer screen. Yet, there is something nice about the coming of Spring that I'm not yet inclined to block out the welcomed light after a long wet, cold, winter.
This week's items of interest: • A recent Scout Report listed three web sites of possible interest to our readers. The first is the Ad Council that ha,s since 1942, "... introduced some rather familiar slogans into American culture, such as Smokey Bear's Only You can Prevent Forest Fires and Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk. Along with viewing print ads for campaigns ...visitors can also view some well-known television spots, including those dealing with AIDS and McGruff the Crime Dog" A second recommendation is the Bright Lights Film Journal. This online journal is "...a popular-academic hybrid of movie analysis, history, and commentary, looking at classic and commercial, independent, exploitation, and international film from a wide range of vantage points from the aesthetic to the political." It contains pieces by a number of persons, including independent writers, film critics, and freelance journalists. "The interviews section is quite strong, and contains candid pieces with Frederico Fellini, Robert Wise, and John Woo." Not every person merging onto the information superhighway is there for such laudable reasons. WiredSafety offers help for online victims of cybercrime and harassment, educational materials about cybercrime, and assistance for law enforcement worldwide on preventing and investigating cybercrimes.WiredSafety also offers Wired-Ed, which is offered free of charge and allows users to learn more about surfing the net safely. • Radio station KCRW, Santa Monica, California, provides an online archive of its program,"The Treatment". "A 'treatment,' in Hollywood parlance, is a concise overview of a screenplay. On this series New York Times film critic Elvis Mitchell turns the tables and gives the 'treatment' to some of the most influential and innovative forces creating movies and popular art and entertainment." Just a few of the online conversations you can hear include: Filmmakers John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton (Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life) discussing their most recent collaboration. Peter Jackson, whose third installment in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Return of the King, is up for 11 Academy Awards. Peter Weir, whose many films include The Year of Living Dangerously, Witness, Dead Poets Society, The Truman Show, and his current film Master and Commander: Far Side of the World. Director Tim Burton (Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Planet of the Apes), and Big Fish. • Jason Berry’s essay "Ignorance or Arrogance: What Hollywood Has to Learn from the Extinction of the Incan Empire," is featured on this month's Braintrustdv.com site.His essay is primarily concerned with the degree of denial exemplified by Hollywood in the face of ensuing digital distribution. Berry's looks backward and forward, breezily condensing recent video and music history in an effort to make careful predictions about the near future. In an era of esoteric writing about new media, this essay embodies the conservative conjecturing of those who prefer hard facts to daydreams. And the central fact is: digital distribution is “coming soon.” Also featured is an interview with Indian director Ram Madhvani. The article notes that the digital revolution is not just threatening Hollywood--it's threatening mainstream film industries all over the world. In this interview, "Let's Talk: Bollywood Coup d'Etat," Braintrustdv chats with Madhvani, the first filmmaker who utilized small-format DV technology to shoot a feature film intended for mainstream distribution in India. In many ways a guerrilla effort, "Let's Talk" startled Shringar, the largest film distributor in India, by opening to full houses in Mumbai (Bombay) in December, 2002. • Canadian media educator Barry Duncan's popular Barry's Bulletin is "... a treasure trove for teachers: lessons and activities on current, media-related events; reviews of recommended resources; upcoming events of interest to media educators; and quotes from experts in Canada and around the world." In the current edition Barry discusses Super Bowl Antics as a timely teachable moment and provides food for thought on celebrities in the media. The Bulletin has been exploring topical events and issues from young people's popular culture since fall 2003. • The Reel Teens USA Film/Video Festival is seeking submissions on a variety of subjects. Applications and additional information are available online. And the Olympia Film Society is hosting the first Annual Olympia Youth-Teen New Media Fest, May 7-9th, 2004. OYTNMF is a weekend long celebration of teen culture.Download entry forms from the festival's web site. • The Search Engine Tutorial for Web Designers explains, how to design your pages, keeping the search engines in mind, and why it is necessary to do so. "Knowledge is a powerful weapon and having knowledge of what a search engine is going to do with your page, while you are designing it, allows you to build a better resulting web page." • Finally, check out these informative web sites for personal enjoyment and exploration. The Lewis and Clark National Bicentennial Exhibition online and the NASA Sun-Earth Viewer. And if these sites aren't enough to keep you busy try your hand at balancing a state budget in MassBalance. This online game challenges players to balance a $23 billion state budget with a $3 billion deficit. Learn what happens when you make deep spending cuts. Master this game and you may find your self in a new consulting role traveling from state to state (starting here in Oregon) solving budget crisis. Gary
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Directory: The Proscenia Newsletter offers a listing of services by subscribers. If you would like to include your web site please contact the editor at newsletter@proscenia.net. Anthrotechnics.com, Eugene. Human-oriented interface design, web development, and interactive mixed media performance solutions. Ben Beekman and Micky Hulse, Designers. ATGpro.Com, Eugene. Aaron Thomas Graham, Media Developer. Mr. Graham is currently a Graphic Designer with Monaco Coach Corporation. Australian Sound Design Project. A sound design and arts site with access to hundreds of published sound designs, articles, papers, bibliographical searches, and funding links and free shareware. The ASDP publishes an informative newsletter on sound issues BeekMedia. Eugene. Ben Beekman is a graduate of the UO Multimedia program currently doing contract work in a variety of media including DVD and web design. Chris Gates: Creative Graphic Communication for Electronic and Print Media. Portland. Chris Gates is a web and multimedia specialist and medical illustrator. Clandestino Productions. Eugene. Gabriel Guzman, and Michael L. Wilson. A progressive new media design house that specializes in analog and digital creative solutions for commercial, non-profit and private interests. Clandestino specializes in assisting progressive businesses, organizations and individuals that support global and cultural enrichment and preservation Cory Graham. Eugene. Cory is currently the Art Director/Lead WebDesigner with the Monaco Coach Corporation. Creative Imagery. Gresham. Don Strike is an instructional designer and trainer providing course development for business and industry. Ideascape, Inc. Portland. Doug Freeman is an award-winning scriptwriter and producer for video, broadcast, film and multimedia. He works with government, commercial and non-profit clients nationwide on technical and non-technical productions. Equilibrium Designs. Portland. Manuel Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez is a professional web designer with clients in the Eugene area. He is also completing a degree in animation at the Portland Art Institute. Notaphaze.com. Eugene. Josh Taylor provides web design, animation, audio, digital art, illustration, photography and video services. Timothy Finlayson. Porland. Tim Finlayson is a recent University of Oregon graduate in multimedia design with an English minor. This is his portfolio site which will be periodically updated. Troy
McFarland.com. Seattle. Mr. McFarland Specializes in 3D and
motion graphic services for the film, video, and multimedia industry.
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Direct or cameraless animation is the process of creating moving images by working directly onto motion picture film stock by hand. According to Devon Damonte, "Various graphics are set in motion by using the film material as a vehicle for a 'moving canvas'. Techniques may include (but aren't limited to) painting, scratching, adhering thin semi-transparent materials to the film with tape or glue, ironing to transfer inks from plastic, and various other strange and obsessive methods not recommended by the manufacture." By Brakhage: An Anthology. A DVD review by Brett Kashmere of legendary American avant-garde filmmaker Stan Brakhage's collection of film work including direct film animation. Devon Damonte Interview by Eric Aron. Experimental filmmakers Devon Damonte talks about the making of his films showcased at the 2002 Maine International Film Festival. Damonte,considers himself to be an "abstract cameraless filmmaker". Direct Animation Revolution Now! A 2003 exhibition of direct animation is discussed here with example frames from featured films. Films by Devon Damonte.Watch selected segments of films Damonte makes by hand, without cameras, working directly onto film leader. The Film Strip Tells All.An article by William Moritz about the evolution of the cameraless film making and includes example Quicktime movie downloads. Firehouse Germany | 5:29 | Barbel Neubaueravg. An online example of direct animation. Rave-like, yet strangely soothing, this experimental film is great for a hypnotic break. The images were created by scratching and painting directly onto film. Norman McLaren.Norman McLaren was a poet, for whom images, color, sounds and music had special resonances which he was capable of exploring in their entire range and magnitude. Today, more than fifty films remain as evidence of his gifts. He is well known for his cameraless film Begone Dull Care.which is a visual interpretation of jazz played by the Oscar Peterson Trio. Painted directly on film with Evelyn Lambart. Music for the eyes: Stan Brakhage (1933 - 2003).Brakhage saw his films as a school of sight and as a source of visual experience. This site provides some stills from his direct animation explorations. In Search Of The North American Direct Animator - Species and Variants by Devon Damonte."While most people with any knowledge of animation remember paint and scratch from the intro animation class, increasingly animators and experimental filmmakers are adopting this as a serious, unique genre of expressive artistic inquiry." Random Links provides an opportunity to share online web resources. Listed sites may focus around a specific topic or be truly random. If you have a collection of hot links you'd like to share please let us know (newsletter@proscenia.net). Visit the Proscenia Random Links Archive
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By Gary Ferrington An apprehensive feeling came over me while I was standing on the auditorium stage waiting to receive my undergraduate degree. I had trained to be a concert pianist and composer, but was I skilled enough to make it in the world outside the academic setting in which I had safely pursued my dreams? I was realizing that the world beyond the classroom experience often, modifies or nullifies our youthful dreams. That long-ago experience was recalled when I received a letter from Aaron Graham, a former Proscenia Intern, who wrote:
Aaron's comments reminded me of all the dreams I have heard as a teacher and wondered if others had stories to tell about their transition from student dream to work reality. What was that transition like and might the telling of their stories help those now on the verge of graduating. I asked a couple of graduates if they would write about their experiences. I am pleased to have the following contributions. We begin with Nick Falbo who is a University of Oregon graduate in multimedia.
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"A business relies on employees every day to operate and grow. But the value of those employees comes from productivity, not owning them. By contract work, a company can transfer the commitment and long term responsibility of a full time employee and all the risks and legal attachments that go along with being an employer." The site provides the opportunity for companies to post jobs and contractors to bid. You'll find opportunities in web design, software and programming, graphic design, writing, and multimedia. |
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NETWORK TOOLS: The following news items are from The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.) This publication is distributed on line and is a free subscription service. TransLucy 1.0.1 [Macintosh Operating System] For users looking for a novel program that allows them to watch DVDs on their computers while working on other applications, Trans Lucy 1.0.1 may be just the thing. The application lets users float the video display above other applications, effectively allowing them to make the video display translucent. It should be noted that the application can only work with computers that have video cards that support Quartz Extreme, and that this is in fact a demonstration version. Users may use this version indefinitely, but only for 20 minutes at a time. Trans Lucy 1.0.1 is compatible with all systems running Mac OS X 10.1 or higher. [KMG] RIP
Popup Blocker 3.1 [Windows Operating System]This
latest edition of RIP Popup Blocker will be a welcome addition for
anyone who may be becoming frustrated with the plethora of advertisements
that materialize when browsing around the web. RIP Popup Blocker
allows users to customize various notification sounds that play
when a site is blocked, and also lets users add or remove sites
to an override list. Finally visitors can also elect to clear where
they have been during their time navigating the web. RIP Popup Blocker
3.1 is compatible with all systems running Windows Me, NT, 2000,
XP, and 2003. [KMG] IN THE NEWS: The following news items are selected from NewsScanDaily an online publication distributed Monday through Friday. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to this free news summary.To subscribe or unsubscribe to the TEXT version of NewsScan Daily, send an e-mail message to NewsScan@NewsScan.com with 'subscribe' or 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. To subscribe to the HTML version of NewsScan Daily, send mail to NewsScan-html@NewsScan.com, with the word 'subscribe' as the subject. GAME ACTION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Forget the old-fashioned joystick -- game developers are beginning to offer alternative products that control the play by listening to your voice, watching your movements and even monitoring your pulse. For example, a new game called "Wild Divine" comes with three plastic biofeedback clips called Magic Rings, designed to monitor a player's heart rate and perspiration. Players attempt a series of virtual tasks, such as juggling balls, by willing themselves to relax and thereby lower their heart rate. If they get flustered and tense up, the balls drop. Mastering the game involves learning how to control your breathing and remain calm in the face of stress. "We're able to keep a really close eye on what's going on in your body," says "Wild Divine" co-creator Kurt Smith. Meanwhile, in an upcoming game called "Lifeline" by Konami of America, players shout commands into a microphone to control their on-screen character. Creators say the game is designed to respond to a lexicon of 5,000 words and about 100,000 phrases like "dodge and reload." And PowerGrid Fitness is launching a $695 kiloWatt controller that resembles a fitness machine and works with existing game consoles, including PlayStation 2, Xbox and Windows-based PCs. The device is based on a haptic interface that responds to players' touch. The harder a player pushes on the controller, the faster the race car speeds around the track. "Video games are addictive," says PowerGrid co-founder Greg Merril. "To be able to leverage that addiction in a healthy way was a very compelling idea for us." (AP 23 Feb 2004) http://apnews.excite.com/article/20040223/D80T5CPG0.html RADIO PLAYBACK TiVo for the ears? Radio YourWay (pogoproducts.com) is a pocket-size AM-FM transistor radio that contains a built-in timer, so that you can set up a schedule for recording radio broadcasts, programmed like a VCR. At the specified times, the radio turns itself on, tunes the requested station, records the requested program, and then turns off. Radio YourWay (RYW) also has a built-in microphone that captures voice notes with a single button press, and has a line input that can record from CD players and other devices. (New York Times 26 Feb 2004) http://partners.nytimes.com/2004/02/26/technology/circuits/26stat.html PAYROLL CARDS REPLACING PAYCHECKS FOR MANY U.S. WORKER.S A number of U.S. employers are replacing traditional paychecks with payroll cards that employees can use to get money out of ATM machines (or use them as debit cards to make store purchases). The payroll cards are intended mainly for workers who don't have bank accounts, and some major employers -- such as Sears, McDonald's, Blockbuster and Domino's -- already use them. A survey by the American Payroll Association reports that over the course of the next year about half of all employers will be evaluating the benefits of payroll cards for their companies, but the new system also has its critics, and consumer advocate Ed Mierzwinski says, "We see payroll cards contributing to a second-class system of consumers. The companies are just trying to save money. Companies ought to leverage their power to force banks to offer affordable accounts."(USA Today 15 Feb 2004) http://www.usatoday.com/tech/techinvestor/techcorporatenews/2004-02-15-paycards_x.htm FTC
WARNING ABOUT PRIVATE NO-SPAM REGISTRY. The Federal Trade
Commission has cautioned computer users not to fall victim a Web
site claiming to offer an e-mail version of the federal do-not-call
registry. Despite the official-looking appearance of the site's
URL, the "Do Not Email Registry" has no affiliation with
the U.S. government, and is apparently a scam for collecting e-mail
addresses on behalf of spammers. However, the site's operators say
their registry serves "legitimate direct marketers" who
want to make sure their mailings don't go to spam opponents. The
e-mail addresses collected by the registry are made available to
bulk mailers in an encrypted form allowing them to check for any
overlap with their own mailing lists without seeing the actual addresses.
(Washington Post 15 Feb 2004) 321
STUDIOS COMES OUT WITH GAME BACKUP SOFTWARE. New software
released by 321 Studios, already in hot water over its DVD-copying
applications, gives PC gamers the ability to create a backup of
any title and store it either on the PC's hard drive or on a recordable
CD or DVD. Game X Copy was developed at the behest of parents wanting
to HOLLYWOOD'S
'HOLLOW VICTORY' 321
Studios has been ordered to modify its popular DVD Copy Plus and
DVD X Copy software to remove a built-in tool for descrambling movies,
but 321 founder and president Robert Moore says buyers can easily
obtain a separate descrambler on the Internet. "It's a hollow
victory" for movie studios, says Moore. Last Friday, a U.S.
district judge ruled that 321's DVD-copying products violate the
1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which prohibits the circumvention
of anti-copying technology such as the Content Scramble System used
to protect DVDs. Moore said his company would comply while it appeals
the ruling, and also plans to strip out anti-piracy features that
the company had added "as a show of good faith," including
an embedded disclaimer on all copied DVDs that they are not originals
and technology that prevents further duplication. 321 has argued
that its products are designed simply to give consumers fair use
of the movies they've purchased, enabling them to protect those
purchases by making a backup copy in case the original is damaged.
Jack Valenti, head of the Motion Picture Association of America,
told the Associated Press in November that, "If you buy a DVD
you have a copy. If you want a backup copy you buy another one."
(AP/Washington Post 23 Feb 2004) RIAA FILES 531 MORE LAWSUITS AGAINST FILE-SHARERS.The Recording Industry Association of America has filed five separate lawsuits against 531 Internet users that it accuses of illegal file-sharing. The action comes on the heels of four similar suits filed by the RIAA against 532 users last month. All the suits are using the "John Doe" method, which identifies the alleged song-swappers through their numerical Internet addresses. The RIAA is seeking to discover the swappers' names and addresses through court-issued subpoenas. An appeals court in December ruled in favor of Verizon that the RIAA could not force ISPs to divulge the identities of subpoena targets before the lawsuits were filed. Sarah Deutsch, VP and associate general counsel for Verizon, says it has not yet received any subpoenas during this go-round, but is interested to see whether briefs filed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation and American Civil Liberties Union protesting RIAA's tactics will affect the case. "We're waiting for the resolution of the due process issues that have been raised by the public interest groups," says Deutsch. Meanwhile, Nielsen SoundScan, which tracks U.S. music sales, says U.S. album sales are up 10.4% this year compared to the same period in 2003. (Reuters/New York Times 17 Feb 2004) http://partners.nytimes.com/reuters/technology/tech-media-lawsuits.html TABLES TURNED ON RIAA -- ACCUSED FILE-SWAPPER FIGHTS BACK.A New Jersey woman has countersued the Recording Industry Association of America, accusing it of extortion and racketeering tactics in its strategy to sue individual file-sharers. Michele Scimeca's lawsuit is one of "a handful" of countersuits, according to the RIAA. "If someone prefers not to settle, they of course have the opportunity to raise their objections in court," says an RIAA spokesperson. "We stand by our claims." Scimeca contends that by suing file-swappers and then settling the cases before they're brought to trial while threatening potential liabilities that could reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, the RIAA is engaging in activities more often associated with gangsters and organized crime. "This scare tactic has caused a vast amount of settlements from individuals who feared fighting such a large institution and feel victim to these actions and felt forced to provide funds to settle these actions instead of fighting," says Scimeca's attorney. "These types of scare tactics are not permissible and amount to extortion." The RIAA has sued a total of about 1,500 people and has settled with 381 of those. (CNet News.com 18 Feb 2004) http://news.com.com/2100-1027-5161209.html FREE
THE MUSIC.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is proposing legalization of
online BLOGGING IN IRAN.Iranians have developed a passion for anonymous blogging because (in the words of one blogger) it gives them "a voice in a country where it's very hard to be heard" -- but now they're worried that the forthcoming parliamentary elections will result in the election of reactionary leadership that will expand Internet censorship. Columbia University media professor Sree Sreenivasan notes that, with the Internet, "You're basically avoiding the filter whether it's a nefarious government or an ignorant editor," and Iranian journalist Issa Sahakhiz expresses fear of increasing political censorship: "We have suffered under unjust press laws. We are afraid of more to come with this new parliament. The ultimate fear is that the regime will decide to place all servers under government control. If that happens, Iranians will no longer have an opportunity to see the Internet used to make sarcasms such as the following blogger's comment on the leadership of the religious mullahs: "It's very pleasant to have to talk with 18th century people in 2004." (AP/San Jose Mercury News 18 Feb 2004) http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/7987394.htm FLAT PANELS SLATED TO OUTPACE CRT SALES THIS YEAR.For the first time, global shipments of liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors will surpass those of cathode ray tube (CRT) units in 2004, according to IDC. Lower prices of LCD screens are fueling the shift, with costs for a 17-inch display now dropping below $400. By 2007, computer users in developed countries will have switched over almost completely to the slimmer displays, and IDC predicts shipments of CRTs to decline to about 30 million units, compared with an estimated 119 million LCD displays in 2007. According to an earlier study by iSuppli, worldwide revenue for LCD screens is projected to be $47 billion in 2004, up 32% from last year. "There's a universal attraction to these thinner, lighter, less cumbersome displays," says an IDC analyst. "Throw out an appealing price point to the masses, and you've got a formula for shaking up the marketplace." (CNet News.com 19 Feb 2004) http://news.com.com/2100-1041-5161666.html VIRTUALLY
FEARLESS.Virtual reality has become a new tool for helping
patients overcome their fears and anxieties. Psychologist Albert
Rizzo says: "It's a therapist's dream. To help people deal
with their problems, you must get them exposed to what they fear
most." The fear factor can be revved up, as for example by
increasing the size or decreasing the attentiveness of a virtual
audience a patient is asked to give a speech to -- or by adjusting
the turbulence of a virtual airplane flight. A Georgia company called
Virtually Better has created scenes of a glass elevator and a bridge
to address fear of height, and developed a way to simulate a traveler's
experience of flying through a thunderstorm to diminish the subject's
fear of bad weather. [What's in the pipeline? Fear of the boss?]
(New York Times U.S.
MILITARY CREATES VIRTUAL EARTH The
U.S. Army is creating a simulated, virtual Earth with the help of
gaming company There, which is currently working on a virtual world
for gamers. The Army's virtual planet will be drawn to scale from
a real-world terrain database. There senior VP Robert Gehorsam says
the military model will offer a "massively multi-user persistent
environment" that will mimic real world physics as closely
as possible. The emphasis will be on human interaction rather than
testing out lots of advanced weaponry. Gehorsam says military conflicts
will be simulated, but the Army will also be looking at ways to
improved intelligence work as well as organizing and managing patrols,
and working with indigenous populations. The software includes feedback
tools that will enable trainers and students to assess and review
progress during and after a simulation. Future plans call for mapping
out the entire planet in realistic detail, but currently the only
area modeled in any detail is part of Kuwait City. (BBC News 23
Feb 2004) VIRTUAL
WAR GAMES.
Three aircraft carriers at Navy bases on both U.S. coasts are engaged
this week in a virtual war game that uses computers to simulate
battle conditions at sea. Vice Adm. Albert H. Konetzni Jr. says:
"This will bring war-gaming to a new level. It will put the
operators, the players, under great stress. They will be making
decisions that are truly, truly critical to the carrying out of
the operations, and it allows the operators, even down to the unit
level, to really understand how they play in these scenarios."
One of the participants in the exercise says: "We're trying
to simulate all conditions of warfare that we could encounter: mine,
surface, air, asymmetric threats like a small boat attack. All that
stuff that could be damaging to the Navy is put forward into this
war game." (San Jose VIRTUAL MUSEUMS OFFER JOURNEY THROUGH THE PAST.Researchers at the University of Geneva are using sophisticated 3D modeling to reconstruct virtual models of two Turkish mosques -- Aya Sofya and Hagia Sophia -- dating back to the 16th century, which users can explore, giving them a sense of "being there." Avatars -- virtual humans -- including an imam, have been added to simulate what it would have been like to attend Friday prayers back in the Ottoman era. Close attention was paid to recreating authentic furniture, textures and colors of the time. "The technology allows you to restore endangered sites, with the atmosphere and ambience of those buildings at that era," says University of Geneva Miralab team member Nedjma Cadi-Yazli. "We are trying to give the impression of going back in time. This kind of technology could be used for a virtual museum." (BBC News 12 Feb 2004) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3472589.stm
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Arts Electric Calendar. A worldwide calendar for new music, electronic music and the media arts.You'll find hundreds of events listed, as well as articles, interviews, and other writings. The BBC has announced the Vision Design Competition that helps talented designers at the start of their careers gain an introduction into the film & television industry. Successful applicants have the opportunity to gain practical experience within their chosen design discipline and are invited to apply for the Vision Design Trainee Scheme. Entry submissions must be received between April 12 - 23,2004. March, 2004 Future Music Oregon Concert, Saturday, March 6 at 8:00 p.m.The music of composer Russell Pinkston will be featured in a concert by Future Music Oregon, the University of Oregon School of Music's music technology program, Saturday, March 6 at 8:00 p.m. In addition, compositions by Troy Rogers,Melissa Stark, Mei-Ling Lee and Sam Tymorek will also be presented. The concert is in Room 198 of the School of Music. Tickets, available at the door, are $5 general admission, $3 for students and senior citizens. May, 2004 The Olympia Film Society is hosting the first Annual Olympia Youth-Teen New Media Fest, May 7-9th, 2004. It is increasingly important for youth to understand and be actively creating ways to express themselves rather than be consumers of what they are supposed to be. In regards to inspiring this process, OYTNMF is a weekend long celebration of teen culture; showcasing films, videos, comic books and zines, websites and bands made and performed by folks 21 and younger.Download entry forms and call for entry flyers and check out updates at: http://www.olyfilm.org/teenfest/ JULY, 2004 Digital Generations: Children, young people and new media 26-29 July 2004 London, England A major international conference organised by The Centre for the Study of Children, Youth and Media Institute of Education, University of London Computer games, the internet and other new communications media are often seen to pose threats and dangers to young people; but they also provide new opportunities for creativity and self-determination. This international conference will present the most exciting and challenging new research on children, young people and new digital media. E3 2004 The Electronics Entertainment Expo. 12-14 May at the Los Angeles Conference Center. If you are in the business of interactive entertainment, this is the event for you. Workshops, exhibits, leaders in the business of game design, internet entertainment, interactive media design. |
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The multimedia industry offers a diveristy of job opportunities for those interested in graphics, film, video, audio and computer technology. The following resources are recommended for learning more about careers in multimedia production. Art & Design - Career & Employment - Art Jobs Prepared by theDepartment of Art and Design - Northern Michigan University. A very comprehensive guide to job directories, search engines, and specialized firms related to all aspects of graphic and newer media careers. Careers in Informational Technology.This is an extremely comprehensive guide to careers within the field of information technology which includes multimedia design and development. There are 10 chapters in this online document and each chapter is based around a set of professional concerns. The site guides the user from understanding what careers exist through to getting a job.Site created by Prentice-Hall, Inc. Job Guide 2003! provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways. It also gives useful information about how to work out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities. Some examples: Career Connection.This site outlines some of the many positions available at production studios, post production houses, television stations and others around the country.The site is a commercial site but the descriptions are worth taking a look at. Careers in Multimedia.The Multimedia and New Media industries cover a wide range of activities. This guide looks at the types of job positions and the work environments in which one might be employed. Entertainment Careers has an extensive collection of material related to working in the media industry. Career Advice. Monster.com provides an excellent overview of the following career options and links to possible jobs. -
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JOB BOARDS. Click and go directly to a listing of jobs - no need for searching. Animation Job Board: Animation World Network. This site provides continuiously updated listings of international jobs in the field of animation. Check it out. Computer Game Design Job Board. This site is provided by Gamasutra.com and lists a wide variety of job opportunities from lead design to 3D artist and programming specialists. Film and Television Job Board: Film, TV, & Commercial Employment Network provides important information and resources for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. It's for beginners as well as seasoned professionals. Information and resources are provided for many areas both behind and in front of the camera. Entertainment Careers. Net. Job Board. Entertainment jobs and internships listings at Studios, Networks, Production Companies, Record Companies, Radio Stations, VFX, Animation,Broadcasting EUGENE Assistant Director of Communication, UO School of Journalism and Communication, to assist with management and implementation of alumni, development, public relations, marketing and internal communication programs. Responsibilities include coordination of projects including writing and production of promotional materials. This person will produce alumni newsletters, brochures and other materials. Applicants should have a minimum of three years experience writing for publication, editing and design. Experience in higher education publications and knowledge of web-publishing tools preferred. Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge of copy editing, superior communication skills, and familiarity with editorial style manuals, production techniques and printing specifications. Bachelor's degree required, preferably in journalism, public relations or marketing; master's degree preferred. Salary $30,000-$40,000 at 1.0 Full Time Equivalent on 12-month basis. Position planned from .6 to 1.0 Full Time Equivalent. Send resume and names and contact information of three references to Communication Search Chair, School of Journalism and Communication, 1275 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403. Application screenings begin March 1, 2004. An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance with ADA. Location: OR Date: 2/22/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene) Computer. Seeking motivated self-starter to manage off-site installations of a Java, web based application server. Duties include: Training, troubleshooting, configuring & overseeing installations. Experience with Java, JSP, Jakarta-Tomcat & Linux system administration. Must be an excellent presenter. Email resumes to mnaidoo@counterclaim.com Location: OR Date: 2/22/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene) Computer Instructors Team-centered individuals to teach business skills & basic computer apps in Windows environment. Ability to bring diverse groups together; create a motivating classroom environment; & provide positive classroom ledership & support to adult students. Email resume & cov ltr to: slmadi@bcti.org or fax to 503-365-7707. Published in The Oregonian on 02/18 Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant. High level Photoshop & Illustrator skills a must. Looking for someone who has an eye for detail, great organizational skills & works well in a directed team environment. Temp to permanent. E-mail resume to: Lane Forest Business Development at design@laneforest.com Location: OR Date: 2/29/2004 Source: Register Guard Information Specialist OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY GIS Application Developer Information Systems Specialist 5 The purpose of this full-time, permanent position in Salem in to provide overall Department-wide GIS application design, development, and user support. Major duties include working with department staff to define user requirements, application design, programming, error checking, beta testing, training, and user support; and providing support to non-GIS web development projects. Position requires 3 years' professional consultative, technical, or administrative experience, which includes designing, constructing, or analyzing information systems (including activities in GIS programming with either Visual Basic, ArcObjects, MapObjects, or VBA); and either a degree in Geography or a degree in Computer Science (refer to job announcement). Salary is $3,410 - $4,703/ month, including a competitive benefits package. Please call (503) 945-7298, TTY (800)437-4490 or visit www.odf.state.or.us for application packet. Application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on March 8, 2004.Location: OR Date: 2/22/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene) Marketing Service Coordinator. Barenbrug USA Great in Grass Barenbrug USA, a grass seed breeding, production & wholesale marketing company head quartered in Tangent OR, has an opening for a Marketing Service CoordinatorTasks * Support the marketing & sales department in marketing services activities (e.g. sending out mailers, preparing marketing materials, coordinating marketing activities). * Develop a professional & uniform promotional program & materials, including creative input & design, coordination of printing & other activities, including web design & maintenance. * Develop a strong public relations campaign & presence, including providing access to advertising channels, editorial placement, target audience focus, etc. * The Marketing Services Coordinator will be the 'catalyst' to connect Barenbrug with the marketplace, in conjunction with the marketing & sales team. Requirements * Minimum B.S. degree in Marketing or associated field. * Working experience in PR, design work, advertising or related activities. * Ability to pro-actively support marketing programs. * Highly creative 'idea' person * Energetic & strong communicator * Team player * Service oriented * Proficient in computer programs; Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Xpress, Frontpage, etc. Remuneration Barenbrug offers a competitive salary & benefit package, based on previous experience & final job responsibilities. Contact Please send a resume to email: info@barusa.com Location: OR Date: 2/22/2004 Source: Register Guard Eugene News System Editor. The Register-Guard is accepting applications for a full-time News Systems Editor. The successful applicant will be involved with the management of a Macintosh computer network, running Digital Technology Inc.'s Version 4.3 pagination software. The position calls for expert-level skills in Macintosh computer management and the ability to teach and coach a talented staff of journalists. Applicants must have a degree from a four-year college or university and a minimum of three years experience working with Macintosh computer systems. Application deadline is Friday, March 5, 2004. Qualified applicants should submit an application and resume. Apply to: NEWS SYSTEMS EDITOR THE REGISTER-GUARD Human Resources Department P.O. Box 10188 Eugene, OR 97440-2188 Please download an application and complete job description at www.registerguard.com. No telephone inquiries, please. All applicants will receive a response. Successful applicant must show proof of employability upon acceptance of employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer The Register-Guard Date: 2/22/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene) Junior Web Programmer position with SELCO Community Credit Union Mon. through Friday. Jr. Web Programmer Analyst to assist Web Programmer in development and maintenance of functional elements of SELCO's World Wide Web site and SELCO's intranet. Qualifications: MS windows 2000 Server, MS IIS 5, .NET, MS SQL Server environment. Programming: ASP/ASP.NET, C#, Visual Basic, SQL, VBScript, JavaScript, HTML. Applications: Macromedia Dreamweaver, MS Access, MS SQL. Concepts: Text parsing, recursive algorithms, relational database design and query. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, interpret extensive variety of technical instructions in diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. To apply, pick up an application at any SELCO Community Credit Union branch. Completed applications can be hand delivered or mailed to: SELCO Community Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, 1050 High Street, Eugene, OR 97401. Position closes: March 5th, 2004 5 p.m.Location: OR Date: 2/27/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene) Office Specialist 2 UO Office of Development Responsible for providing confidential administrative and secretarial support to directors of the Regional Development Program. Requires two years clerical experience or equivalent combination of experience and training; keyboard speed of at least 55 wpm; advanced experience with Word, Excel, Power Point, and database computer applications; proven graphic computer skills; experience providing support in a multi-supervisor environment; strong organizational, analytical, and creative abilities; ability to set priorities, take initiative and manage diverse responsibilities and multiple tasks; excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills. Salary $1873 - $2557 monthly. Application and supplemental questionnaire available at Human Resources, 463 Oregon Hall (corner of 13th and Agate), on the web at http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/ or call 346-3159, TTY 346-0852. Application deadline 3/1/04. AA/EO/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity.Location: OR Date: 2/22/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene) PORTLAND AREA A.V. Assistant Assistant to the Instructional Technology will receive, mark, inventory, keep records & install new AV equip/materials. $10.19- $11.96 hr. Return completed application and resume by 3/5/04 to the application desk at the Evergreen School Dist, PO Box 8910, Vanc, WA 98668-8910. Application available: http://www.egreen.wednet.edu or 360-604-4014 Equal Opportunity Employer Published in The Oregonian on 02/22 Communication Analyst The Internal Audit team at CNF Service Company has an immediate need for a Communications Analyst. The Communication Analyst will play an integral role in supporting our audit staff through the development and maintenance of department communications. Advanced verbal and written communication skills will be required to assist the team with the following duties: review, edit and write audit reports for distribution to upper management; prepare reports and presentations to the Audit Committee; plan, coordinate and provide audit staff training; maintain documentation of Internal Audit department policies and procedures; and maintain Audit website. To qualify, you'll have a Bachelor's degree in English, Communications or related field; minimum 2 years' experience in writing, teaching or other communication related field; ability to prepare and write documentation, using standard industry tools, suitable for publication; advanced MS Word Skills and familiarity with other MS Office Suite applications to include PowerPoint and Visio; experience with content-creation applications, and graphics tools a plus; the ability to organize, prioritize and delegate; the ability to work effectively alone or as a member of a team. Candidates should be prepared to supply examples of previously developed communications for review. For a complete job description, please visit us on the web at www.cnf.com. CNF employeesenjoy comprehensive health care benefits, an annual bonus plan, 401k, an on-site workout facility and a great campus in the heart of NW Portland. Send resume with cover letter to jobs@cnf.com referencing Job #CNFS14-04. Equal Opportunity Employer Published in The Oregonian on 02/29 Database Publishing/Marketing Assistant. Small cutting-edge software co. seeks person w/2-5 yrs exper w/marketing or database publishing. Knowledge of Desktop Publishing & relational database exper needed, understanding of fonts & graphics preparation for output a plus, proclivity towards technology & a great sense of humor a must. Send resumes & cover letters to: jobs@content-mgmt.com Published in The Oregonian on 02/29 Graphics. Ivey Imaging, the NW leader in graphics & digital printing is looking for a dynamic leader to supervise our digital media production department in Milwaukie. This hands-on position is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day production activities in the prepress & wide format departments. Also responsible for supervision of 10-20 employees. Must have a minimum of 5 yrs supervisory/management exp & at least 3 yrs exp in photo lab, prepress or printing environment. Exp required in proofing, stripping, scanning, film output, photo equipment & electronic systems in a network environment; working knowledge of database software, & MAC/PC Windowsbased applications required. For a look at the complete job description and information on submitting your resume, please visit: www.ivey.com Equal Opportunity Employer Published in The Oregonian on 02/22 Graphic Artist. PT/FT. Must have refs. Close in SW, exlnt bnfts. FAX res to 1-877-244-1167 Published in The Oregonian on 02/27 Graphic Designer. University Publications at Oregon State University has a F/T opening for a Graphic Designer with exceptional design skills and strong production exper. to become part of our creative team. University Publications plays a significant role in communicating OSU's teaching, research and outreach mission to a wide variety of internal and external audiences. The graphic design position requires the proven ability to design and produce brand-unified communications materials in both print and web, with a focus on publications in support of Admissions and Foundation initiatives. The successful candidate understands the role of design in strategic communications, and must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as demonstrated project mgmt exper. Expert skills in Quark, PhotoShop, FreeHand (or Illustrator), and Fireworks are required; exper. with Dreamweaver and HTML is a plus. BA or BFA in Graphic Design or closely related field and at least 4 years of relevant design exper. are strongly preferred. For a full position announcement and application, visit the website at: oregonstate.edu/jobs/ or contact OSU Human Resources, Employment Services, 541-737-3103. Application materials must be received by March 26, 2004. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Published in The Oregonian on 02/29 Graphic Designer Local co looking for design professional for a FT position. Strong PC skills w/working knowledge of PhotoShop, Illustrator, Quark & MS Office Suites a must. Textile design, promotional materials creation & web maintenance. Must be detail oriented & capable of working in a fast paced enivronment. Salary $35+K depends on exp. Excel benefits pkg. Submit resume to: 11490 SE 48 Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222. Published in The Oregonian on 02/22 Graphic Designer Immediate Opening Mailbox Merchants, a leader in direct mail advertising, has an immediate opening for a fulltime Junior Graphic Designer. Responsibilities include designing and creating advertisements for our Shared Mail Department. Degree in graphic design required, with a minimum of 2 years experience. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be proficient in QuarkXpress, Illustrator and Photoshop on Macintosh. Knowledge of Adobe In-Design a plus. Must demonstrate strong attention to detail deadlines. Knowledge of 4-color process printing helpful. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including paid vacation, matching 401(k), medical and dental benefits. Please send or email resume to: Mailbox Merchants 15040 NE Mason St. Portland, OR 97230 Fax 503-345-1196 or e-mail to mbmgraphics@ mailboxmerchants.com Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Published in The Oregonian on 02/29 Graphic Design Instructor. The Art Institute of Portland, a regionally accredited baccalaureate institution, is accepting resumes for a full-time instructor for the Graphic Design Program.General qualifications include the ability to assist in departmental administrative activities, including student advising; be willing to participate in school functions such as departmental meetings, workshops, open houses, and committee meetings; be self-motivated and articulate with a professional demeanor; be able to handle multiple tasks with deadlines; have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with demonstrated ability and a willingness to work in a team environment.Candidates for this position must have a master's degree, possess relevant teaching experience, significant industry experience, and should have a strong foundation in the following areas of graphic design: history, typography, art direction, and identity/brand development/deployment. Candidates should also have strong foundational drawing skills, a working knowledge of the Mac (OSX a plus) and/or PC operating systems, and first-hand experience using Quark, Illustrator, and Photoshop.Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to: Director of HR, AiPD, 1122 N.W.Davis, Portland, OR 97209. Fax: 503-228-4227. Resumes may also be e-mailed to: aipdhr@aii.edu Deadline for application is: 3/03/04 Published in the Oregonian on 02/22 Graphic Designer/Pre-Press Experienced in Illustrator, PhotoShop, PageMaker & Quark Xpress. Some pre-press duties. Day shift. Competitive wages & health benefits. Resumes to: PO Box 125, Longview, WA 98632. Info call 360-423-1237 Published in The Oregonian on 02/29 Manager, Distance Learning Operations #03/04 - 732A Portland Community College The Operations Manager is part of the distance education management team comprised of the Director of Distance Education, Manager of Programs, and Manager of Production to support high quality distance education in an environment of rapid growth and change. The manager is responsible for operation and maintenance of a Television production facility; broadcast master control, multimedia production lab, repair shop, numerous satellite TVRO dishes, four ITFS channels, and an IP video ITV network. Additionally, the manager will be responsible for coordinating use of servers for hosting Web courses with Oregon Video and On-line Services. Requires Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or in a related field. Experience performing the duties of the job may be substituted for the degree on year-foryear basis. Three years of experience managing technical facilities is required. $45,585 to $62,950. Application deadline March 5, 2004. For complete position details and application, visit our web site at: http://www.pcc.edu/hr/jobs.htm To request the required application packet by U.S. mail, email:pccjobs@pcc.edu, or call 503-978-5857. PCC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Published in The Oregonian on 02/22 Marketing.INSPIRATION SOFTWARE, INC. The leader in visual thinking and learning for K-12 schools. We make a positive difference in people's lives by creating products that help students learn to think. CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGERThe Creative Services Manager will be responsible for development of concepts, copy, design and execution of marketing communication and printed product components including advertising, catalog and direct mail. We are looking for a team player with 5+ years experience managing internal and external creative service teams. Strong project management, art direction and editing skills are essential. Knowledge of print production and bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field required.We are a fast-paced, creative and casual company, and never pass up the chance to celebrate a success. We offer excellent salaries and benefits.If you are interested in joining our dynamic marketing group, please email your resume to jobs@inspiration.com web address: www.inspiration.com 2003 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR Marketing & Research Assistant. CB Richard Ellis seeks creative, self-motivated support professional for fun, fast-paced environment in downtown Portland. Performing database/web site maintenance, general support for marketing/research departments. Position requires proficiency in MS Office, basic knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Quark, the ability to multi-task, prioritize work-flow and strong attention to details. Real Estate background helpful. Fax resume and cover letter to 503.221.4873 Published in The Oregonian on 02/22 Marketing Communication Manager. Growing successful Portland area high-tech firm looking for exp'd ind to help craft & manage messages. Work with Ads, Collateral, PR, packaging & more. Attention to detail, manage multiple projects, creativity, team player & can-do attitude a must. Knowledge of HTML, graphics programs (Quark, Photoshop, Pagemaker) & Mktg degree a plus. Possible travel. Dream oppty for prof'l ready to jump in & make your mark. Email resume/refs to: marcommmgr@yahoo.com Published in The Oregonian on 02/22 Marketing Associate. Oregon Historical Society PT Marketing Associate to develop an integrated marketing and communications strategy for OHS programs. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to create plans than enhance the financial support for the institution. Candidate must have BA and at least 5 years exp. in marketing/promotions, preferably in a non-profit environment. Preference given to candidates with graphic design experience, data base mgmt.For application information and complete job description, visit: www.ohs.org Published in The Oregonian on 02/29 Office Help wanted. Berg Christian Enterprises seeks quick learner w/data entry exp, good people skills, able to work in teams & alone w/ability to multitask. Graphic & design software knowledge a plus. $7.50-$8.50. Apply in person 4525 SE 63rd (off Foster). 503-777-4101 Published in The Oregonian on 02/28 Porgammer. Intenational travel company looking for experienced Java / JSP / XML Programmer to join its team in Portland OR. Candidate must exhibit proficiency in programming for Tomcat and Apache under Linux OS. Please email resume to Julie Root at jroot@raileurope.com Published in The Oregonian on 02/22 Software Development.NET Developer $40-$45/hr. 12 weeks. .NET, PERL, ASP .NET, SQL Server (scripts & stored procedures), PERL scripts. Provide graphical and tabular presentation of data. Must have excellent documentation, exp. writing technical specs. Exp. with SVG (scalable vector graphics) and utility industry exper. major pluses. Email resumes to: recruit@atsigroup.com Call Merilee 503-684-9100 ATSI Group 'People For People' 11481 SW Hall Blvd, Ste 200 Ph 800-631-2825, fax 503-684-3675 www.atsigroup.com Published in The Oregonian on 02/29 Technical Illustrator. We have an immediate career opportunity for a TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATOR in our Technical Publications Department. Job duties will consist of creating, editing and revising service and operations manuals using engineering specifications, prints, parts lists and existing content/artwork for various manufactured product lines.To qualify for this position, you must possess the following qualifications:Experience with computer generated graphics using Inventor, AutoCAD & Corel Draw Desktop publishing skills with Adobe PageMaker Advanced skills with Microsoft software Must be skilled in drafting and technical illustrating and be adept at electronic layout and various reprographics methods Mechanical aptitude A four-year BA/BS degree in technical illustration and writing preferred. 2-3 years experience in a manufacturing/production environment helpful. Excellent benefits program available including vacation, holiday pay, medical and vision coverage, and retirement plan. Employment drug screen required. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For immediate consideration, please email resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: hr@alliedsystems.com Published in The Oregonian on 02/22 Technical Support. As a world-class provider of customer support for many leading technology companies, Stream/Solectron is on the lookout for creative, talented people. You will provide technical support for graphics software products. Requires familiarity with Windows and Macintosh. Experience with web design desired. $9.00/hr. to start. Apply at www.stream.com Published in The Oregonian on 02/24 NORTHWEST I'm currently limiting Newsletter job searching to Oregon and South West Washington. However, for those interested in positions elsewhere in the Northwest may I recommend the following: America's Job Bank.Provides a simple search engine that generates a number of NorthWest jobs. Try, for example, typing in Seattle and using as a keyword photoshop, graphics, web design, or video. Be sure to select the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Media category. Sakson and Taylor. Most media jobs in the Seattle area seem to be promoted through Sakson and Taylor a Seattle based employment service that specializes in technical communication. The organization fills positions in animation, graphics, media, instructional design, writing and other areas. This seems to be a central connection to the media production opportunities in the Seattle area. Seattle Times. Seattle area jobs not listed with Sakson and Tayler will be found in the Seattle Times online employment service. Career Click .COM. This online service allows you to search individual, regional, or national Canadian newspapers for job positions. Remember that Canada has tight employment restrictions for non residents. Vancouver Sun . The Vancouver Sun provides an online employment section that lists jobs in that great city of the North. These same jobs can be found on Career Click. Com listed aboved. |
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