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April 27, 2003 - Vol 2. No. 16

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University of Oregon alumnus filmmaker Jamers Ivory (1951) will be honored by a UO Library reception on Wednesday, April 29 at 5:30 PM in the Browsing Room. This free event honors Ivory who recently gave his papers to the university. Highlights will include remarks by Ivory and viewing of the exhibit "Director's Cut: A Selection from the Papers of James Ivory," on display in the Knight Library through June 30. Ivory began his career as a documentary filmmaker before teaming up with producer Ismail Merchant to make The Householder (1963). Films include: A Room With a View (1985), Howards End (1992), The Remains of the Day (1993), Jefferson in Paris, The Golden Bowl (2001), and Le Divorce (2003) among many others.

The Northwest Film Center has scheduled May 22 as a date for the Open Screening of films by producers would like to have a public viewing of their work. Last year over 100 people attended this event to see some of the most creative works on film and video today. Anyone and everyone who would like to see their film on the big screen is invited to call Andrew at (503) 276-4264 to reserve a spot on the program. Admission is free.

There was a space coding error in last weeks Hoax Buster address. The URL is: www.hoaxbusters.ciac.org

Back issues of the Proscenia Newsletter are now online. Please let others who may be interested in multimedia and communication know about this newsletter. And, as always, if you would like to be removed from this list please let me know.

Cheers, Gary
garywf@oregon.uoregon.edu

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DID YOU KNOW?

Portlander filmmaker Jim Blashfield has alternated between visual arts and filmmaking over the past 30 years. In both mediums, he looks for a way to explore interior meaning in the commonplace.

Having begun his career as a graphic artist and poster designer, he began making short films in the '70s.

In 1980 his work "The Mid-Torso of Inez" was shown at the Northwest Film Festival, the Bellevue Film Festival, the Baltimore Film Festival, ArtQuake and in a regional touring package.

In his 1985 work, "Suspicious Circumstances," he experimented with series photography of models and objects and panoramic backgrounds. After viewing "Suspicious Circumstances," David Byrne commissioned Blashfield to direct the Talking Heads music video, "And She Was." The video was nominated for Best Video and Best Art Direction at the MTV Awards, and was listed by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the top 100 videos of all time in 1995.

Blashfield worked with many artists on music videos, including Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, Tears for Fears and Michael Jackson. The most elaborate music video was Michael Jackson's "Leave Me Alone," a technically complex work with as many as 35 layers of images animated frame-by-frame making up a scene. More than 40 artists worked with Blashfield on the video. It received many awards, including a Grammy Award and a Cannes Gold Lion.

After a period of intense commercial work, Blashfield took a sabbatical and spent a year painting. In 1994 he was one of 12 artists chosen to paint a mural for the Portland Light Rail Station. In 1996 he presented a video installation involving over 700 historical photographs of Portland. He is currently at work on a new personal film, "Bunnyheads."

The NW Film Center in Portland will feature visiting artist Jim Blashfield's films in the month of May. On May 16, The Short Films of Jim Blashfield will be featured at the Guild Theater at 7:30 PM. On May 30 at 7:30 The Music Videos of Jim Blasfield will be screened at the Guild Theater.

This summer Jim Blashfield will teach a workshop at the Film Center for advanced students. Check NW Film Center School of Film summer classes for more information

Biographical Source: Oregon Symphony and NW Film Center

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DISCUSSION: Writing For Media

The first challenge of writing for multimedia is to break away from one's traditional orientation in the use of text. Schooling has taught us that a piece 8.5 x 11-inch of paper is to be filled with the printed word. Yet, the computer screen is not another piece of blank paper.

True there are those instances such as this newsletter, which are text oriented. But even here the use of brief sentences and short paragraphs as well as navigation tools facilitate a reader's choice as to what to read and in what order.

Text as used in multimedia needs to be designed as one element in an array of images, sounds, animation, and infographics. How one organizes information and facilitates the user's navigation through it, becomes the second challenge in writing for multimedia.

This week I am recommending a number of online references that should be of value in the design of web based and interactive multimedia products. I hope you find these of value.

The first reference is Writing For Media by Michael Butgzy. This guide will not show you how to write your next feature film. But, it is an excellent resource for those who need to know how to effectively present information on the web or a disc. The emphasis is getting the user involved and letting the interactive nature of computer base media be fully utilized.

The Web Style Guide focuses on the functionality of good design. There are eight chapters including 1: Process, 2: Interface Design, 3: Site Design, 4: Page Design, 5: Typography, 6: Editorial Style, 7: Graphics, and 8: Multimedia.

Sun Microsystems has on line Writing to Be Read an effective guide written by Jacob Nielsen. It contains practical advice based page design and the consistent use of textual elements.

The Editing for Hypertext publication by Rick Ellis at the University of Washington provides excellent examples of how to edit and present text for the web. As noted above, the writing and editing of text for interactive media is much different that what most of us are used to from other processes.

Finally, Writing for Effective Web Pages provides insight into how one can keep the delivery of text simple, direct, and effective.

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FEATURED STUDIO OR SCHOOL:

Portland based Gravitate Design Studio specializes in building Web Sites and helping small and mid-sized businesses establish a cohesive and compelling marketing presence. It offers clients a vast array of services ranging from simple logo design to sophisticated website development. Over the years, Gravitate Design Studio has worked with clients from a multitude of different industries - from cafes to aeronautics manufacturers

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS:

BioChipNet: The Informational Web site on BioChip Technologies [.pdf] http://www.biochipnet.de/ The BioChipNet database, maintained by researchers at the University of Tübingen in Germany, offers a "comprehensive information platform on microarrays and related fields." The BioChipNet Web pages offer a mountain of microarray-related resources, including profiles of companies and institutions engaged in biochip technology, links to PubMed articles, announcements of upcoming meetings and conferences, a detailed glossary, and more. Researchers and commercial interests alike should find BioChipNet and its conveniently centralized catalog of microarray resources of use. Copyright The Scout Report.

Documentography [Flash, Quick Time] Over the past one-hundred and fifty years, groups of photographers have formed collectives to promote their work and, at times, to advocate on behalf of certain social causes. The photographers that comprise the Documentography group work to achieve both goals and have developed this site to showcase some of their own work, along with the works of other independent photo-journalists. From the main page, visitors can look at intriguing work of some of these up and coming international photographers, including Anna Kari, Eduardo Martino, and Guilhem Alandry. Visitors can also browse the entire contents of the group's Web-based photo magazine, Issue. In the most recent edition, visitors can view photo essays dealing with the relocation of indigenous people of Canada and the mission of an evangelical church in the heart of Amsterdam's red-light district.Copyright The Scout Report

#E-MAIL TENSION SYNDROME IDENTIFIED People's anxieties and fears over e-mail etiquette have given rise to a new term: pre- and post-mail tension (PPMT). A major problem is that as many as half of all e-mail users fail to properly understand all the nuances of personal messages, and blame the resulting confusion for arguments and even relationship break-ups. "E-mail is a great way to make contact with people and maybe develop a romance. The problem of PPMT we have revealed by these statistics is caused not by e-mail itself, but how people let their anticipation and expectation get the better of them," says Helen Petrie, professor of human computer interaction at London's City University. A survey by Yahoo! Mail showed that people can become obsessed with "inbox expectations" -- constantly checking their e-mail inbox to see if a message has been answered. Sixty-four percent of respondents in that survey reported problems concentrating at work if they were waiting for a reply to a specific e-mail, reinforcing the impression that e-mail is contributing to workplace "cyber-slacking." (Silicon.com 18 Apr 2003) http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104-997462.html

CYBER ESTONIA At the time Soviet control of Estonia ended in 1991, most Estonians didn't even have a telephone, but now Estonia is a country with an advanced information technology infrastructures. Half of the country's 1.4 million population now do their banking online (and scores of branch banks have closed). Of 82 countries survey in a recent study by the World Economic Forum, Estonia came in #2 in Internet banking, #3 in e-government, and #8 in overall practical use of the Internet for day-to-day activities. About 70% of Estonians own mobile phones, 40% have a home computer with online access, and more than 80% of all Estonian businesses conduct some of their business online. And for entertainment? Estonian communications executive Toomas Somera has said, "If a Frenchman loves to sip wine with his friends and a German enjoys his beer, then an Estonian likes to sit behind his computer on a dark evening, surfing the Net and at the same time talking on his mobile phone." (AP/San Jose Mercury News 21 Apr 2003) http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/5681941.htm Source:NewsScanDaily

COMPUTER MAKERS TARGET RECYCLING-FRIENDLY DESIGN Computer makers such as Hewlett-Packard and Dell, which recently have started getting involved in the recycling of their obsolete machines, are beginning to change the way they build their products, making it easier to dispose of them in an environmentally friendly way. "The more they become familiar with these end-of-life concerns, the more likely it is they close the loop," says Ted Smith, executive director of Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition, which is part of a group that advocates all electronics makers taking responsibility for their products' disposal. The biggest challenge, says Smith, is redesigning the products so they don't use so many toxic compounds to begin with. Right now, Japanese companies are ahead of the game, with many manufacturers already establishing goals and timetables for removing lead and the bromine currently used in plastics as a fire-retardant. "They are being driven, as everyone else is, by European regulations," says Smith. For instance, NEC introduced a PC last year that has a completely recyclable case and whose circuit boards are entirely lead-free. Meanwhile, HP has a working prototype of an inkjet printer that features a biodegradable plastic shell made from corn rather than petroleum. And Dell has revamped its assembly process to make it easier to take the machines apart at the end. The average desktop can now be disassembled in two minutes; more complicated workstations take about twice that long. (CNet News.com 22 Apr 2003) hhttp://news.com.com/2100-1041-997755.html?tag=fd_lede2_hed Source:NewsScanDaily

ASK JEEVES GETS A MAKEOVER In a bid to stay in the game in the fiercely competitive search engine market, Ask Jeeves has revamped its consumer search engine tool, following the lead of Yahoo and Google. Ask Jeeves Web properties president Steve Berkowitz calls the upgrade "the beginning of a new direction for Ask Jeeves" and a significant improvement on search in general. "Search is imperfect because we are asking technology to respond to human input, which is based on the way people think. We believe great search is a combination of science and art." Although the new search engine relies heavily on technology, query results will also include suggestions from Ask Jeeves' editorial team, blending hand-selected content and answers with automated responses. The company says its new service will make it easier to find pictures and news headlines, and will include its popular clarification tools (for refining a search) and automated spell checker feature. "The battle right now is focused on the user experience," says a Forrester Research analyst, who notes that while the top five companies are sparring over the consumer market, the enterprise market is still wide open and is slated to become an important part of the overall search business. (E-Commerce Times 21 Apr 2003) http://www.ecommercetimes.com/perl/story/21313.html Source:NewsScanDaily

BIGGER ONLINE ADS SQUEEZE WEB CONTENT Several top online publishers, including New York Times Digital, Forbes.com and CBSMarketwatch.com, have adopted new online ad formats that give marketers a full half-page to tout their products and services. Others, such as USAToday.com, are expected to follow suit. "The goal is to make it easier on the traditional advertiser and to speak their language -- a half-page ad is something they're used to in print," says Dan Silmore, director of marketing for CBSMarketwatch.com. The new format is part of the industry's shift away from banner ads and Web publishers hope the new dimensions will be approved as a standard size by the Interactive Advertising Bureau. Michael Zimbalist, executive director of the Online Publishers Association, says that the industry hasn't "nailed a final set of online ad units," but is still experimenting to see which formats advertisers find most attractive. "The banner wasn't a great medium for either creative or information-rich advertising. This is part of an increasing trend to have fewer but bigger ad units." But Web design expert Jakob Nielsen says the half-page units are a move in the wrong direction. "Ironically, the one type of ads that really work on the Web are the small, text-only ads on search engines. I would advise other sites to take what works and make it better rather than take what doesn't work and make it bigger." (CNet News.com 21 Apr 2003) http://news.com.com/2100-1024-997687.html?tag=lh Source:NewsScanDaily

THE BEAUTY OF SPAM IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER Brightmail, which makes spam-filtering software for corporations and Internet service providers, says that 45% of the mail it now sees is spam (unsolicited bulk-distributed messages), and AOL says 2 billion spam messages are sent to its 35 million customers each day, accounting for more than 70% of the total AOL incoming traffic. But the spam creators are getting tired of having figures like these flouted as though spam was a bad thing. Bob Dallas of an e-mail firm in Ohio says, "We have allowed these spam cops to rise out of nowhere to be self-appointed police and block whole swaths of the industry. This is against everything that America stands for. The consumer should be the one in control of this." E-mail marketer Alyx Sachs thinks the same way Bob Dallas does: "These antispammers should get a life. Do their fingers hurt too much from pressing the delete key? How much time does that really take from their day?" (New York Times 22 Apr 2003) http://partners.nytimes.com/2003/04/22/technology/22SPAM.html Source:NewsScanDaily

PENN STATE PULLS THE PLUG ON STUDENTS' ACCOUNTS Pennsylvania State University has suspended the Internet accounts of about 220 students after investigations showed they were using the school's broadband network to trade in "publicly listed copyright infringing materials." The school said connections will be restored once the copyrighted files have been removed from the systems. The move came about a month after the school had issued a warning to its 110,000 students, alerting them that illegal trading of copyrighted materials was against the law, and just weeks after the Recording Industry Association of America slapped four students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Princeton University and Michigan Technological University with lawsuits. (Internet News 22 Apr 2003) http://www.atnewyork.com/news/article.php/2194861 Source:NewsScanDaily

NAPSTER-BACKING VENTURE FIRMS HIT WITH LAWSUIT Universal Music and EMI Group have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Hummer Winblad Venture Partners and two partners -- John Hummer and Hank Barry -- alleging that the venture capital group contributed to unauthorized copying of music through its $13 million investment in Napster and through Barry's role as Napster's CEO for more than a year. Both men also served on Napster's board. The suit seeks $150,000 per copyright violation plus punitive damages. "Businesses, as well as those individuals or entities who control them, premised on massive copyright infringement of works created by artists should face the legal consequences for their actions," said the two record labels in a joint statement. Hummer Winblad's investment was made in May 2000 -- after the recording industry sued Napster for enabling copyright infringement, but the case never made it to trial. Napster filed for bankruptcy protection in June 2003. The National Venture Capital Association is watching the case closely and cautioned that the outcome could have a chilling effect on investment in unproven technologies, thus hampering economic growth. "The concern is that investors are being sued for investing in high-risk companies," says NVCA VP Jeanne Metzger. (Reuters 23 Apr 2003) Source:NewsScanDaily

PROTECTION AGAINST CD 'RIPPING' Macrovision, a company known for helping Hollywood moviemakers prevent their videocassettes and DVDs from being copied, is joining with Microsoft in a project that will allow music companies to make CDs that consumers can copy for themselves but not "rip" them for sharing with others. Because standard CDs are fairly easy to copy, the music industry has seen increasingly declining sales (down 2.5% in 2001 and 8.7% in 2002), and industry analyst Richard Doherty of the Envisioneering Group says fear that such declines will continue has made some music labels "willing to risk consumer playback problems and increased customer wrath." In Europe copy-protected disks have met with strong consumer resistance because some CDs don't play in all playback devices and some get stuck in computers. (USA Today 23 Apr 2003) http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2003-04-23-cds_x.htm Source:NewsScanDaily

Network Tools

SiteSucker 1.1.4 http://home.earthlink.net/~rcranisky/SiteSucker/index.html SiteSucker 1.1.4 is an application designed to allow users to automatically download entire Web sites from the Internet. By entering a URL, the application will transfer the contents of the site to the local hard drive. During the downloading process, users can monitor how many files have been downloaded, how many files are remaining, and how many errors have been logged during the process. A great tool for Web developers, this latest version of SiteSucker is compatible with all systems running Mac OS 9 and higher. From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003. http://scout.wisc.edu/

NetRipper 2.0 http://www.net-ripper.com/index.php Net Ripper 2.0 is an application that takes photos and other images from Web sites and turns them into slide shows. The images are automatically resized to fit the entire screen and can be used in a variety of formats, such as presentations or reports. A progress window indicates how many images have been downloaded, while also features thumbnail images as well. Available for use for free for thirty days, this version of NetRipper is compatible with all systems running Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher.From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003. http://scout.wisc.edu/

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OPPORTUNITIES:

"One Person Can Make A Difference" video competition. College students are invited to interpret the Christopher belief that each of us has the ability and opportunity to shape our world! Whether acting alone or with others, one person can make a difference. Using any style or format, express this theme in up to five minutes. Entries must be submitted in NTSC format on standard, full-sized VHS tape. Entries that run over five minutes cannot be considered. The winning entries will be aired nationwide via the Christopher Closeup television series. In addition, winners will receive the following cash awards: First Prize - $3,000 Second Prize - $2,000 Third prize - $1,000 5 Honorable Mention Prizes of $100 each

Create a Music Video for Tori Amos. "Think you'd make a great music video director? Here's your chance. Tori Amos is inviting her fans to create a video for her latest single, "Taxi Ride." From the pool of entries, Amos will pick a shortlist of videos she likes best and post them on her website on May 23 for all to vote on. She'll announce the winning video on June 2 and feature it on her website--exclusively in QuickTime. Visit the site to get all the details, to watch a video of Tori Amos explaining the contest (if you have pop-up windows disabled, click the image of Tori in a car), and to download "Taxi Ride" in QuickTime 6 format. Then charge up those DV camera batteries, boot up your Mac, fire up iMovie or Final Cut Pro, and get going." http://www.toriamos.com/taxivision Source: Apple Newsletter.

EVENTS:

ArtsElectric is a worldwide calendar and information center for new music, electronic music and the media arts.You'll find hundreds of events listed, as well as articles, interviews, and other writings.

APRIL

Vancouver Film School Visits Portland. April 29 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Westion Portland Hotel, 750 SW Alder Street. Book your seat 1-800-661-4101. Don't miss your chance to meet VFS' Creative Director, learn about one year diploma programs, watch award winning student work - even to to an admissions advisor. Portfolio reviews possible. Website www.vfscom.

MAY

AECT takes great pride in opening the Call for Entries for the 2003 International Student Media Festival. If your school (K-University) utilizes student produced media in its curriculum, you are invited to enter this exciting competition. Winning entries will premier in Anaheim, CA., in October. Official instructions, entry forms, and Festival details are available now. Entry deadline is May 31, 2003

JUNE

SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Film Festival is an exciting new competitive Festival, created to celebrate, honor and showcase documentaries from around the world. Between June 18-22, 2003, SILVERDOCS will present 45 provocative documentary films at the newly restored, state-of-the art AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in downtown Silver Spring, MD. The festival will bring together filmmakers, international documentary professionals and the communities of the Greater DC Metropolitan area to debate issues raised by these documentary films and celebrate their art. Location: AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 USA Start date: June 18, 2003 End date: June 22, 2003 URL: www.Silverdocs.com E-mail: info@silverdocs.com Phone: (1) 301.495.6776 Fax: (1) 301.495.6777 Entry deadline: March 1, 2003 Source: Northwest Film Center

AUGUST

Full Moon Audio Art Camp. Full Moon changed not only the way I listen to the world around me, but opened my mind to creative possibilities I didn't know I had in me."- Joellen Easton, Full Moon '02 participant "Full Moon was among the most inspiring and motivational experiences I have had as an artist. The quality of instruction was tops in Canada and the incredible support for experimentation and creativity reminded me of my days at university when I was studying film production and sound. Full Moon fostered a spirit of sharing and cooperation - and an optimism that we could do anything...which we did."-Heather Ritchie, Full Moon '02 participant The fifth annual Full Moon Audio Art camp will take place August 10-16, 2003 at Au Grand Bois, 565 acres of rolling hills, woods, fields and ponds, located in the Pontiac region of Quebec. Full Moon provides a space where artists can live, work and create audio art 24 hours a day with energy focussed on the work itself, without the distractions of daily society. The week's activities include sound-walks, listening sessions, live concerts, workshops, production studio/editing facilities, good (vegetarian) food and great company. Full Moon welcomes participants in all stages of their careers : emerging, established, or curious. Our audio artists in residence this year are Chris Brookes and Rita McKeough, and both have a unique approach to sound, radio, performance and installation. Early-Bird Registration Fees. Payment received by May 31, 2003 CSIRP Members (in Canada) $300.00 Non-Members (in Canada) $325.00 American and International registrants $325.00 U.S. Full registration information and details about Full Moon are at www.fmok.org On-line Registration Form: http://www.community-media.com/Full_Moon_Registration_Form.html Participation is limited to 20 people. Spaces tend to fill up quickly, so please don't wait until July to register. Full Moon Audio Art Camp is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts; and sponsored by the Canadian Society for Independent Radio Production. Registration cost includes accommodation, either camping, or in lovely and rustic cabins, and most meals. Please forward this email to anyone who you think might be interested. Any questions can be directed to jgraham@mta.ca Janna Graham Full Moon Project-Coordinator

OCTOBER

The 2003 International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA) Conference, "Changing Tides" is being held in "America's First Resort," Newport, RI on October 1 through October 5, 2003. Information about the conference can be seen at http://gslis.uri.edu/IVLA/. Prepare for an exciting agenda along with all the historical and magnificent scenery of Newport, Rhode Island, and surrounding New England.

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JOB RESOURCES: CAREERS IN MEDIA

Here are two resources that I would recommend for learning more about careers in multimedia production. The first is Boston College's Guide: Careers In Multimedia. To this I would add Skills Net. Skills Net 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.

- Cinematographer
- Copywriter
- Creative Writer
- Editor
- Graphic Designer
- Photographer
- PhotoJournalist
- Sound/Recording Engineer
- Studio Musician
- Technical Writer

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JOBS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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.

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

Technical Illustrator. Publications needed for heavy equipment manufacturer in Eugene, Oregon. Good benefits and positive work environment. Responsible for technical illustration, writing, editing of parts books, operation manuals, service manuals, and other technical documents. Convert 3D digital models into exploded view illustrations. Use photos and digital imaging software, plus publications software to develop technical information into product information publications on CD and in print. Requirements: publications experience; strong digital image file manipulation skills, such as AutoCad 3D, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, FrameMaker, or equivalent software; strong verbal and writing skills; detail, product safety, and customer-service oriented; industrial design, graphic design, technical publications, or equivalent bachelor's degree. Please send resume or apply in person to Peterson Pacific Corp, 29408 Airport Rd, Eugene, OR 97402. www.petersonpacific.com Drug screen, good references required. PPC Peterson Pacific Corp. Location: OR Date: 4/20/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

TV Director/ Projector Coordinator. Full time Director for newscasts and special projects. Evenings and weekends. One year television directing experience and knowledge of remote setup technology required. EOE Send resume to: Job #P03-10 KVAL-TV P.O. Box 1313 Eugene, OR 97440 Location: OR  Date: 4/23/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

PrePress Graphic Artist National forms manufacturer has opening for graphic artist with PC & Mac experience to create artwork and layout for printing processes. Pay based on experience with excellent benefits package. Minimum 1 yr. work experience in related field. EEO Apply in person: 1860 Laura St., Springfield OR Location: OR  Date: 4/20/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Web site Developer..Skill in Dreamweaver. Hours very flexible, part-time or less. 767-9924 Location: OR Date: 4/25/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Computer Graphics. Illustrator, PhotoShop, Flexi Sign experience preferred. Knowledge of signs & screen printing desirable. Part to full-time. Pay with experience. Resume to: City Grafx, BBD 2534810 The Register Guard, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440. No phone calls. Location: OR Date: 4/26/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Technical Support IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Personnel Source is Recruiting for Front line positions supporting Symantec Products. Ideal candidates will have hardware, software and operating system expertise. MEET WITH OUR TECHNICAL RECRUITER TODAY!! We Offer Competitive Wages & Great Benefits! If You are Drug Free & Ready to Work Come See Us Today!! www.personnelsource.com Spectrum Contact Services Exceptional People, Exceptional Support

Infographics. Publications Technical Illustrator needed for heavy equipment manufacturer in Eugene, Oregon. Good benefits and positive work environment. Responsible for technical illustration, writing, editing of parts books, operation manuals, service manuals, and other technical documents. Convert 3D digital models into exploded view illustrations. Use photos and digital imaging software, plus publications software to develop technical information into product information publications on CD and in print. Requirements: publications experience; strong digital image file manipulation skills, such as AutoCad 3D, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, FrameMaker, or equivalent software; strong verbal and writing skills; detail, product safety, and customer-service oriented; industrial design, graphic design, technical publications, or equivalent bachelor's degree. Please send resume or apply in person to Peterson Pacific Corp, 29408 Airport Rd, Eugene, OR 97402. www.petersonpacific.com Drug screen, good references required. PPC Peterson Pacific Corp. Location: OR  Date: 4/20/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Assistant Director for Alumni Relations. Position reports to the Executive Director. Responsibilities include developing and implementing programming and activities for the UO Alumni Association's regional chapters and special interest groups. Coordinate aspects of Homecoming, reunions and other major alumni events. Serve as advisor to the Student Alumni Relations board. Other special projects as assigned by the Executive Director. Candidate must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. A minimum of two years experience in event planning and implementation is required. Candidate must demonstrate leader- ship and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Candidate must have desktop pub lishing or graphic design experience and be willing to travel frequently and work evenings and weekends. Experience working with volunteers and students and a demonstrated connection or familiarity with the University of Oregon are preferred. Send a cover letter, resume and three references to Search Committee for Assistant Director for Alumni Relations, UO Alumni Association, 1204 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1204. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. For full consideration, application materials must be received by May 5. Annual salary range: $28,000- $33,000 based on experience and qualifications. Generous benefits package. The UO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity Published in The Oregonian on 04/27

PORTLAND

Graphic Design. Full-time position; days. Duties include prepping and preflighting client supplied electronic files plus the design and typesetting of a broad range of printed materials. Heavy client contact. Must be proficient in Quark and Adobe applications for printing on MAC and PC. Minimum requirements are 2+ years prepress and design experience. Apogee a plus, design portfolio for inspection and ability to work efficiently and produce printable film and plates We offer a competitive package of pay and benefits in a pleasant work environment in the Portland area. For either position please fax a 1 page resume to 1-800-683-8059 Published in The Oregonian on 04/27

Crew Positions for Indie Feature Indie Film from LA Shooting in Portland Area this SUMMER If you are a: UPM, 1st AD, Sound Recordist, Production Designer, PA, Costume Designer, Makeup Artist (particularly one good with building wounds such as an awful blackeye), local river expert, Key Grip, Casting Director, Caterer or all around ambitious and intelligent person looking for some great experience on a film set... we may have a job for you this summer (from June to August, depending on your role). It's a low budget but there is pay and deferrals are available for some positions. The story takes place along a river (TBD) over the course of a single summer day when six teenagers endeavor to play a prank on their nemisis, leading to a tragic mistake that changes their lives forever. The writer/director is an AFI graduate and winner of the Nicholl fellowship in screenwriting. Please fax your resume and a brief cover letter to: MEAN CREEK 310/575-5802

Web Designer Located in Lake Oswego web designer Computer Stores NW, which owns and operates six independent websites for a variety of markets, is in need of a creative, talented web designer who is as proficient with design as the latest back-end technologies for displaying web content. We have a fast-paced, fun, efficient and professional environment that combines all the advantages of a large company with those of a small one. You will join a small, independent group of friendly people who work hard to create and maintain dynamic, interesting and fun websites. This is an entry-level position, however previous knowledge and experience of website authoring is required. Feel free to email web address samples of your work with your resume. Email replies and inquiries as to the position only, please. Please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@csnw.com

Programmer Php/Web-Design/Email-Server, Linux, PCH/W exper. Send resume to 18655 SW TV Hwy, Beaverton, OR 97006, or email: jobneeded 14@hotmail.com Location: OR  Date: 4/26/2003 Source: The Oregonian - online at www.oregonlive.com

Web Manager. Multnomah Athletic Club, the Northwest's premier private athletic club, seeks a Web Manager. Responsibilities include: managing design, development, content, marketing, testing, maintenance and documentation of the club's Web site; establishing standards, recommending policy and training Web support staff and member users. Requirements include: BA/BS in Communications, Business, Marketing or equivalent; working knowledge of HTML and exp with content mgmt tools; excellent communication skills to include writing and editing; demonstrated project mgmt and database exp; advanced MS Office and Photoshop skills; ability to effectively document procedures, train users, supervise and coordinate w/multiple departments; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships w/employees, sr mgmt and members. Competititve employee benefits program and salary commensurate w/qualifications. Complete an application (download at www.themac.com ) and mail with a cover letter to MAC, Human Resources, PO Box 390, Portland, OR 97207. Closing date: 4/30/03 Equal Opportunity Employer Location: OR  Date: 4/20/2003 Source: The Oregonian - online at www.oregonlive.com

Graphic Design. Immediate need of talented ad designer for Portland publication. Variety of client work from automotive to restaurants, flexibility in style and direction required. Headline cooperating a plus. Full or part time. Quark/Photoshop proficient. Send 5 to 10 letter sized samples, resume and salary history to c/o Oregonian, Dept. 8441-H, Portland, Or 97201-3499. Published in The Oregonian on 04/27

Graphic Design Assistant. Small design firm needs a part- to full-time temporary graphic design assistant (GRUNT) to typeset, run errands, manage our portfolio, and maintain the studio. Applicants must be proficient in Quark, Illustrator, or Freehand, and Photoshop. Reply c/o Oregonian, Dept. 8469-H, Portland, OR 97201-3499 Published in The Oregonian on 04/27

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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 media production opportunities in the Seattle area.

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Commercial Producer KTVZ, Bend Oregon, an NBC affiliate, has an immediate opening for a Commercial Producer. Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree and or equivalent and at least one year's experience in video production i.e.: script writing, electronic field production, video post production and the ability to work closely with sales rrepresentatives and clients to produce commercials for television. Familiarity with non-linear editing, computer graphics and animation programs preferred. Applicant should possess above average mobility, i.e.: climb ladders, carry equipment long distances; and the dexterity to facilitate on location field production without assistance and the capability to lift up to 50 pounds. A valid Oregon drivers license or the ability to obtain one is required. Send cover letter with resume to: Operations Manager KTVZ PO Box 6038 Bend, OR 97708-6038 Or email resume to: ktvz@ktvz.com Demonstration tape and references must be made available upon request. KTVZ is an equal opportunity employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

Storyboard Artist (experienced) wanted for film and animation preproduction studio. Send resume with salary requirements to Silvertoons, 263 Rustling Heights Court, Simi Valley, CA 93065. Location: CA  Date: 4/26/2003 Source: Ventura County Star

Web Designer. The New Jersey History Partnership Project seeks a creative web designer to develop, design & provide support for an instructional website and cd or dvd. Both website and cd/dvd will include real-audio recordings, virtualrealty tours, streaming video & scanned images. Develop, design and create digital content for online and offline communication. Use digital audio tape recorder, scanner & digital camera. Develop graphical interface. Integrate images, animation, text and audio/video. Create motion video graphics. Interpret needs, objectives & direction from multiple individuals. Use various graphical and HTML software tools & technologies. An advanced understanding of multimedia & web design & a strong background in HTML programming & JAVA scripting required. A degree or exp in graphical design, fine arts, marketing, communications, advertising, or instructional design preferred. To apply, e-mail letter of interest, resume, the names & phone numbers of 3 professional refs & links to 3 websites with an explanation of your involvement in their development & design to Dr. Ann Pfau, apfau@kean.edu Application deadline: MAY 9th, 2003. For further info, contact Dr. Pfau by email/ph, 908-737-3372. The New Jersey History Partnership Project, is a collaboration of Montville Township Board of Ed, the N.J. Historical Commission, and Kean University. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be housed w/the N.J. Historical Commission in Trenton Location: NJ  Date: 4/20/2003 Source: The Star Ledger-online at www.nj.com

Web Producer. We are seeking anenergetic, talented,part-time onlineproducer for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune to update the newspapers' websites and work on special projects. If you enjoy handling multiple projects, have great technical skills, and a good nose for news, you will love this position. It is perfect for a student as it is mostly working nights. Experience is required and some higher education in communications and/or journalism would be preferred, but we will consider substituting experience for credentials. Must be comfortable working in an independent or team environment. Experience on a school newspaper or magazine, organizational newsletter or radio or television is a plus. Knowledge of PC required, but the producer needs to be familiar with Macintosh and other platforms for testing. HTML (hand coding), Photoshop, Flash and some Vignette experience is preferred. Experience with databases and any other programming knowledge is desirable. Please send a cover letter, re sume and pointers to your work to: NewMediaJobs @LangNews.com. No attachments. We will send you a detailed job description. We will not accept unsolicitedresumes. EOE Location: CA  Date: 4/26/2003 Source: Los Angeles Daily News

Software Designer. Well established 40 year old company in Vancouver, is seeking an exper'd software designer. Must be proficient with Linux operating system & C/C++ language. Knowledge of networking, communication protocols, primarily TCP/IP. Exper with grahical user interface & web design using Linux. Equal Opportunit Employer. Good growth potential. Good benefits. Competitive pay and a friendly atmosphere. Resumes to: Software Designer, PMB 19, 13023 NE Hwy 99 Ste 7, Vancouver, WA, 98686. Published in The Oregonian on 04/27

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