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May 25 , 2003 - Vol 2. No. 20

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Eugene based Pipeworks Software was nominated "Rookie Studio Of The Year" for 2003 by the Game Developers Choice Awards for its software development of Godzilla: Destory All Monsters Melee game. Former Proscenia Intern Aaron Graham designed a number of graphic elements used in the game while completing a second internship at Pipeworks.

Gary Ferrington has been informed by the Alliance for a Media Literate America Board of Directors that his efforts to promote media literacy in the United States will be recognized at this year's National Media Education Conference on June 30. The Board has chosen Ferrington as one of two recipients of the very first Meritorious Service Award. The award is given to individuals or projects that have significantly contributed to the growth and quality of the field of media literacy. The Board is presenting this award as a way of acknowledging how much it appreciates his work done over the years with the University of Oregon's Media Literacy Online Project.

Portland film director Gus Van Sant's entry in this year's Cannes Film Festival is "Elephant," a made-for-television drama inspired by the 1999 Columbine High School shoots. The film was written, directed, and shot in Portland. It features students from a local high school, playing themselves.

Those interested in the art of writing may want to explore the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) Audio Interviews with Writers web site. The BBC has collected decades of interviews with writers including William Styron, Susan Sontag, Salman Rushdie,George Bernard Shaw and over thirty other writers. This audio database is accessible using RealOne player.

While on the subject of web sites check out the National Museum of American Illustration, visitors can view a sampling of works by artists such as N.C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell, and Elizabeth Shippen Green. Probably the best way to see the museum online is to take the virtual tour.

George Lucas has added an animation division to his special effects company, Industrial Lightt & Magic, in an effort to grab a piece of the fast-developing digital animation business which has become very competitive.

Back issues of the Proscenia Newsletter are now online. Please let others who may be interested in multimedia and communication know about this publication. 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? Facts about Oregon Media Personalities

The originator of the advert tag line, "Fly the friendly skies of United” recently died in Eugene. Gil Collins was a master copywriter of his day.

Bob Welch of the Register-Guard recently wrote about Collin’s passing and how often those who in someway influence us are never known.

Some of Collin’s more memorable tag lines include,"Promise her anything, but give her Arpege," There was the Charlie the Tuna ad campaign, "Sorry, Charlie, StarKist doesn't want tunas with good taste, it wants tunas that taste good." And he created the 9Lives’ Morris the Cat commercials.

Although, as Welch notes, "… the health-conscious may wish he'd never beckoned us to come to Marlboro Country - or reminded female smokers that "You've come a long way, baby," Collins is one of those creative individuals whom we never know but whose art influences us each day.

A high-school drop out Collins went on to be one of David Ogilvy and J. Walter Thompson’s best advertising writers.According to Welch, "… in 1965, Collins was behind four of Ad Age's Top 10 ads. And later came up with Ronald Reagan's first presidential winning theme: "Together - a new beginning."

Gill Collin's creative life was all too briefly summarized in a May 8th Register Guard obituary. Collins is remembered as a quiet and generous individual who passed at the age of 83.

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DISCUSSION: First Impressions: Presenting Yourself Via E-Mail

As a web manager for several educational sites I receive a lot of e-mail requesting "assistance" with various topics. Most all of the mail comes from people I of course don't know. My "first impression" of the person at the other end of the wire is created from the presentation of content in his or her e-mail posting.

My correspondence has caused me to think about the presentation of self through one's own e-mail postings. I recently read an e-mail cover letter sent by an individual applying for a job. It read something like, "Hi, I'm applying for that job in today's paper. My resume is attached." No Dear Sir, Madam, or even a To Whom It May Concern. Just, "Hi". There was no indication as to which job for which she was applying and no discussion about her qualifications. This hastily written note was destined no to make a good first impression.

Here are ten things one might consider before posting an inquiring about a job, sending out a resume, asking for assistance, seeking resources for a project, or any other situation in which your professional image is formed by the way you present yourself by e-mail. Remember, chances are that the person on the other end of the line has no idea who you are, or your intent in communicating with them. Everything they know comes from your carefully prepared e-mail correspondence.

1. Use a formal greeting in your professional correspondence such as Dear Sir, Madam, or To Whom it May Concern. Use last names such as Dear Mr. Brown.And don't use first names informally like "Hi Bill!"
2. Compose an e-mail letter off line and set it aside for awhile before you post. Chances are you'll go back and find you've omitted material or said too much, used poor grammar, or included awkward wording. Remember when to use capital letters and when not to.
3. Spell check all your documents.This may be obvious but I'm surprised how many people don't. Always spell check - even when writing personal correspondence.
4. Avoid adding attachments unless the person you are contacting expects to receive one. Attachments have become the recognized virus carrier in cyber space and are often deleted along with an unopened message.
5. When you do send an attachment make sure you've attached it! (See the Charles Berman article in the reference section below.)
6. Don't type your message in caps. It makes you look like a government agency demanding back payment on taxes. A message in caps is the equivalent of yelling.
7. Include your telephone number and both your surface and e-mail address.
8. Be brief and to the point in your correspondence. The journalist's mantra of who, what, where, when, and how applies to good e-mail postings as well.
9. Keep a copy of your e-mail for future reference.
10. Remember that nothing can substitute for face to face communication when it comes to letting others know about yourself.

When it comes to general professional e-mail etiquette.

1. Don't forward a colleague's e-mail without his/her permission.You wouldn't want your messages passed on without your knowledge and others don't either.
2. Humor is sometimes a nice addition in a personal message. But don't use computer emoticons.(i.e. smiley face) in your professional correspondence.
3. Check your address field to see to whom you are posting your message. Don't be embarrassed when your e-mail goes to someone to whom you don't intend including in your post. Errors in Reply often happen when you Reply All and not Reply to the originator of the message.
4. Be sure to check your e-mail often and respond if you are in a work setting where e-mail is a primary tool for communication.
5. Finally, don't forward those messages warning about viruses.Most are hoaxes.

Here are some additional readings that provide insight into good practices in the writing of e-mail for professional purposes.

A Brief E-Mail Primer. To help you stay on the good side of the Internet community, this primer tells you everything you need to know about the Netiquette involved in sending e-mail. To put it simply follow the three B's": be good, be brief, be gone.

"The Claris Guide to Email Etiquette" with the use of email comes a whole new language, set of unspoken rules, and responsibilities - what is commonly known as Email.

Do You Know Your Email Manners? Whether you're filing a complaint with an organization, a businessperson writing to a client, or a job seeker sending an application letter, it pays to know your email manners. Here are some basic tips.

E-mail Etiquette: Training & Staff Development Resources. Even with the best of intentions, misunderstandings are likely to occur in almost any type of communication. It is possible to repair glitches in a face-to-face dialog or even a telephone conversation before any lasting damage occurs. And so, it is hoped that the guidelines offered herein will help reduce the misunderstandings and other communication challenges that email brings.

E-mail Etiquette (Netiquette) By Chris Pirillo Certain unspoken conventions are very important to keep in mind when you're composing e-mail messages. If you were a novice before, you need to be a
professional now. (part of the chapter )

Email Etiquette Includes four parts: Part 1: Why Is It Important? Part 2: Manners and Tone Part, 3: Be Concise and Be Professional, Part 4: Spelling, Grammar, and Attachments

Good email practice This University of Bristol Computing Service set of guidelines is designed for professional correspondence. It has many things to keep in mind in our own correspondence.

Mr. E-mail Manners offers some advice by Charles Berman. According to a recent Microsoft survey people too often forget to actually connect attachments to a message, seriously confusing the recipient by referring to the missing attachment in the body of the message.

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FEATURED STUDIO OR SCHOOL:

Retro Studios won the Game Developers Choice Rookie Studio of the Year award for its development of the game Metroid Prime.This was the studio's first commercially released title.

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS:

JUDGE SAYS IT AGAIN: VERIZON MUST REVEAL CUSTOMERS' IDENTITIES. U.S. District Court Judge John Bates has reaffirmed his previous ruling requiring Verizon to reveal to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) the names of two Verizon customers accused by RIAA of illegally downloading hundreds of copyrighted songs from the Internet. The ruling will probably be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, with Verizon asserting that the subpoena is invalid, since it relies on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), yet falls outside the scope of DMCA, which does not cover material that is merely transmitted over a network, and not stored on it. Verizon is asserting that the protection of its customers' privacy takes precedence over the subpoena that was issued. (Internet.com 25 Apr 2003) http://dc.internet.com/news/article.php/2196511 Source:NewsScanDaily

PRIVACY ADVOCATES DOUBT PENTAGON PROMISES ON SPYING.The Pentagon has changed the name of its planned anti-terrorist surveillance systems, but critics say the fundamental program remains the same and would risk violating citizens' privacy if fully implemented. Now renamed the Terrorist Information Awareness program (from Total Information Awareness), the system would broaden government surveillance activities to encompass passport applications, visas, work permits, driver's licenses, car rentals and airline ticket purchases as well as databases including vast amounts of personal information, such as financial, education, medical and housing and identification records. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), a major opponent of the TIA, says, "What most Americans don't know is that the laws that protect consumer privacy don't apply when the data gets into government's hands. Lawfully collected information can include anything, medical records, travel, credit card and financial data." Testing of the system is already underway, raising privacy advocates' concerns about "false positives" based on erroneous data. "If TIA is relying on personal information contained in databases to determine whether someone is a suspect, what recourse does that person have whose information has been entered incorrectly?" says a spokeswoman for the Free Congress Foundation, which estimates that an error rate as small as .10% could result in more than 30,000 Americans wrongly being investigated as terrorists. (AP 20 May 2003)
http://apnews.excite.com/article/20030520/D7R5BBUG0.html Source:NewsScanDaily

MICROSOFT TAPS FM RADIO WAVES FOR CONNECTIVITY. Microsoft is putting a new twist on an old technology -- FM radio waves -- to transmit instant messages, news headlines and traffic updates to a new generation of personal gadgets. The company plans a new line of high-tech watches, keychains and refrigerator magnets fitted with tiny LCD screens that will display a range of personalized information, including sports scores, local dining suggestions, horoscopes, theater listings and even terrorism alerts. In addition, the company has partnered with watchmakers Fossil and Suunto to develop timepieces that continually synchronize with super-accurate clocks operated by the U.S. Naval Observatory. "It's one of those technologies that could quickly become something you couldn't live without," says a Giga Information Group analyst. "It could become one of those things -- once it saved you a couple of times -- that's hard to leave behind." (AP 24 Apr 2003) http://apnews.excite.com/article/20030424/D7QK3R1O1.html

DVD-COPYING SOFTWARE MAY BE JUDGED TO BE ILLEGAL.Federal District Judge Susan Ilston has hinted that she may ban certain software products made by 321 Studios that allow consumers to copy movies onto DVDs. The 321 software makes it possible to evade the electronic locks designed to deter consumers from copying a movie onto another DVD or a CD, thereby violating the anti-piracy protections included in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the constitutionality of which has been under attack). In her ruling, the judge referred to two recent rulings against the distribution of other programs that circumvent electronic locks: the DeCSS software for copying DVDs and ElcomSoft Co.'s program to decrypt certain electronic books. However, 321 Studios is arguing that those products are different from its own because its has the legitimate purpose of helping consumers make backups of the discs they own. However, an attorney for the movie studios says manufacturers of DVD players are authorized to unlock discs, but 321 Studios is not. (Holland Sentinel 18 May 2003)
http://www.thehollandsentinel.net/stories/051803/bus_051803079.shtml Source:NewsScanDaily

ARE YOU A SPAMMER? Hundreds of thousands of computers are now being used without their owners' knowledge to forward spam around the world. William Hancock, chief security officer of Cable & Wireless, says: "This is not about a hacker trying to show off, or give you a hard time. This is about money. As long as there are people who want spam to go out, this is not going to go away." And how do the hijacked victims feel? They usually feel ignorant and in the dark. A network abuse engineer with Earthlink explains, "People are shocked. Someone will say, 'I thought my computer was running a little slow, but I had no idea it was being used to send spam.'" A common way for spammers to pull this trick off is to use a backdoor in the software used to link several computers or "proxy servers." (New York Times 20 May 2003) http://partners.nytimes.com/2003/05/20/technology/20SPAM.html Source:NewsScanDaily

STUDY SHOWS SPAM PAYS. While the battle against spam intensifies, the Direct Marketing Association has just released figures showing that commercial e-mail advertisements generated more than $7 billion in sales last year. The DMA's study is intended to bolster its claim that commercial e-mail plays a significant role in the U.S. economy. According to the report, about 36% of e-mail users, or 21% of all adult Americans, have purchased a product or service as the result of receiving commercial e-mail over the past year, with purchases valued at an average of $168. About 9% of these e-mail users said they made their purchases as the result of unsolicited commercial e-mail. (Wall Street Journal 22 May 2003) http://online.wsj.com/article/0,,SB105358168385262900.djm,00.html (sub req'd) Source:NewsScanDaily

ROXIO PLANS 'NAPSTER'S SECOND COMING' WITH PRESSPLAY DEAL. Roxio, the CD-burning software maker who recently bought Napster, has acquired pressplay, the joint venture owned by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. The company says the $40-million deal will enable it to use pressplay as the foundation for a new online music service, which will "retain the overall feel and vibe of Napster," says Roxio chairman and CEO Chris Gorog. "With our acquisition of Napster we obtained the most powerful brand in the online music space. Now, with our acquisition of pressplay, we have the most complete and scaleable legal technology infrastructure to use as a platform to relaunch Napster." Of course, the first order of business will be repositioning the brand for music fans who currently associate Napster with "free music," says Gartner analyst P.J.
McNealy. "Roxio is going to have to spend quite a bit of money reestablishing the Napster brand as a pay-for-music service." Meanwhile, Roxio executives are heartened by the overnight success of Apple's iTunes venture, which sold more than 2 million downloads in the first 16 days following its April 28 launch. (AP 19 May 2003) http://apnews.excite.com/article/20030519/D7R4M3GG3.html Source:NewsScanDaily

HIGH-TECH NOSE SNIFFS OUT DISEASE. Electronic noses can provide valuable diagnostic services by detecting the unique "scent signatures" of ailments ranging from bacterial infections to lung cancer. Most devices are still in the experimental stages, but the UK's Osmetech Microbial Analyser was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration back in 2001 for use in detecting urinary tract infections, and in January, Osmetech announced the device had also been approved for diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis. Meanwhile, scientists at Caltech have formed Cyrano Sciences Inc., which plans to submit its $8,000 Cyranose for FDA approval in about a year. Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic report that the Cyranose had differentiated the breath of 14 lung cancer patients from that of 20 healthy subjects and 25 patients with other lung diseases. And researchers at the University of Pennsylvania said Cyranose was able to accurately and quickly distinguish between viral and bacterial pneumonia in 415 critical-care patients. "It will save money by preventing unnecessary prescription of antibiotics and by catching the disease earlier in its course," says Penn's Dr. C. William Hanson III, who predicts the Cyranose will be in widespread use in a year or two. (Los Angeles Times 19 May 2003) http://www.latimes.com/technology/la-he-smell19may19,1,7170962.story?coll=la%2Dheadlines%2Dtechnology Source:NewsScanDaily

GROWTH IN RESIDENTIAL BROADBAND LEVELING OFF.The percentage of experienced Internet users who said they wish to upgrade from dialup to broadband connections declined this year -- 43% compared to 53% last year -- in a development that signals the stabilization of the residential broadband market. Pew Internet and American Life Project director Lee Rainie said of the study's results: "The overall Internet population has stopped growing in the United States. If there is no net growth, you eventually run out of veteran users who have spent a couple of years in dialup mode and want to move to broadband." The study also found a slight shift among broadband users toward favoring cable modem connections. In March, 67% connected via cable, compared with 63% a year earlier. In contrast, 28% reported connecting via DSL, down from 34% the year before. Although the percentage of DSL users dropped, overall growth is still up -- 9 million users in March, up from 7 million. That compares with 21 million cable modem users. Almost a third of Internet users now have broadband connections -- up from 21% last March. (AP 19 May 2003) http://apnews.excite.com/article/20030519/D7R4CV5O0.html Source:NewsScanDaily

MICROSOFT SCOOPS UP UNIX LICENSE FROM SCO.Microsoft is buying the rights to SCO Group's Unix technology for an undisclosed amount, in a move that will bolster SCO's controversial campaign to demand royalties from users of the Linux operating software, which SCO claims infringes on its Unix patents. Linux supporters have demanded that SCO identify which parts of the code are duplicative, but SCO says that doing that would allow programmers to cover up their transgressions by rewriting the software. "That's like saying, 'show us the fingerprints on the gun so you can rub them off,'" says SCO CEO Darl McBride. Microsoft, which competes fiercely with both Linux and Unix, at the same time has been a long-time backer of SCO and some in the Linux community have speculated the software giant is secretly bankrolling SCO's litigation to reduce the Linux threat. A Microsoft spokeswoman denied that rumor. (Wall Street Journal 19 May 2003)
http://online.wsj.com/article/0,,SB105329732841072600.djm,00.html (sub req'd) Source:NewsScanDaily

YAHOO HOPES TO REGAIN POSITION AS LEAD SEARCH-DOG. Yahoo, the Internet company that started as a directory of Web sites but has since broadened into a full media company (with news, maps, travel services, messaging, etc.), has launched a new advertising campaign as the first salvo in a battle to regain from Google the position of No. 1 search engine on the Internet. Video billboards on the Reuters headquarters in New York's Times Square will scroll live search queries from users throughout the country, to show the power of Yahoo search capabilities. (Reuters/USA Today 19 May 2003) http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2003-05-19-yahoo-ads_x.htm Source:NewsScanDaily

NEW MEDIA WATCHDOG GROUP. A new group called Common Sense Media is introducing a Web-based media ratings system for ranking entertainment products based on language, violence, and "adult" content delivered through TV shows, movies, albums and video games. The financial backers of the project include investment broker Charles Schwab, Qwest founder Philip F. Anschutz,and other well-known business people. Former FCC chairman William E. Kennard, one of the new group's board members, says: "There is a huge amount of frustration among parents, including myself, that the media are not giving parents enough information to judge what's appropriate for ourkids. We envision this organization, first, to give parents a way to protect themselves, to judge what's coming into their home; second, to give them a chance to channel their frustration to people who know how to influence policy." (New York Times 21 May 2003)
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/21/business/media/21MEDI.html Source:NewsScanDaily

BERNERS-LEE SAYS NEW POLICY WILL KEEP THE WEB FREE.Touting the recently announced W3C Patent Policy, Web creator Tim Berners-Lee told participants at the 12th International World Wide Web Conference that in order for the Web to flourish, it must remain open, nonproprietary, innovative, free and inclusive. The W3C Patent Policy, which is aimed at reducing the threat of patents blocking future Web infrastructure developments, is designed to discourage revenue-generating strategies that "work by forcing standards-compliant applications to pay licensing fees.While the policy necessarily involved choices that could be perceived as threatening certain business models, I believe that this policy is the right one, from a revenue perspective, for all who seek to contribute to the development of the Web and who ultimately seek to profit from its growth. However, it does not preclude licensing activity for all technologies on the Web. Indeed, by supporting the continued growth of the underlying Web infrastructure and by growing the overall market for the Web, this policy increases the opportunity for financial gain (including patent licenses) on applications that depend upon the Web." (Wired.com 22 May 2003)
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,58942,00.html Source:NewsScanDaily

HP'S 'CASUAL CAPTURE' PROJECT: YOUR LIFE AS A PHOTO MONTAGE. Hewlett-Packard's Bristol, England lab is developing a new consumer photography system that could "casually" snap a steady stream of images as a person goes about her daily life and store them in data centers, where they could be retrieved for printing. Ideally, the user would don a wearable camera mounted inside the bridge of a pair of glasses or somewhere else unobtrusive, and then forget about it. The camera would continuously record approximately what is in the wearer's field of vision, and when something notable happens, the wearer would make an indication of some kind, either by speaking or by pressing a button. The camera would then take over, zooming in to select what appear to be the best shots and automatically adjusting and cropping them. "You say, 'Something has happened, I'd like to remember that,'" says Phil Cheatle of HP Labs' digital media department. "It allows you to take part in the event instead of hiding behind the technology. The challenge is selecting what's interesting automatically." (CNet News.com 22 May 2003)
http://news.com.com/2100-1041_3-1009127.html?tag=fd_nbs_ptech Source:NewsScanDaily

NETWORK TOOLS: (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.)

MacDICT 2.8, This handy little application gives users the ability to quickly connect with eleven databases while online, including Webster's Dictionary and the World FactBook. Additionally, MacDICT 2.8 provides access to translation services on the Web for over ten languages. The application also allows for access to Wikipedia, the multilingual, open content, Web-based encyclopedia. This version of MacDICt is compatible with all systems running Mac OS X and higher.

Express Webpictures 1.85. This application gives users the ability to download all of the images on a given Web site without selecting each desired item individually. Some of the features include the ability to set the minimum size of image files to be retrieved and a built-in image viewer. The application also contains a slideshow feature, and an option that allows users the option of utilizing any download image as monitor wallpaper. Express Webpictures 1.85 is compatible with all systems running Windows 95 and higher.

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OPPORTUNITIES:

Writing Fellowship Program. The Walt Disney Studios and ABC Entertainment offer Fellowships in the feature and television areas. No previous experience is necessary; however, writing samples are required. Fellows will each be provided a salary of $50,000 for a one-year period tentatively scheduled to begin in January 2004. Fellows chosen from outside of the Los Angeles area will be provided with coach round trip airfare and one month's accommodations.Eligibility: This Program is open to all writers.
Contact:The Walt Disney Studios and ABC Entertainment
Writing Fellowship Program 500 South Buena Vista Street Burbank, CA 91521-4389
Telephone: (818) 560-6894 E-mail: abc.abc.fellowships@abc.com For more details and application materials you may visit their website at: www.abcnewtalent.disney.com

Call for Submissions: One World Film Festival: World Inter-action Mondiale Youth Short Film Competition 2003 Our festival mandate is to educate and share information with the local community about global issues. We use the mediums of film to share experiences and facilitate cooperation between people working for social justice and equality, locally and abroad. We hope to engage culturally diverse communities and youth. The One World Film Festival invites submissions of films and videos, in all genres, that examine the concept of 'social justice' and bring light to often-darkened issues. These include international poverty, globalization and resistance, policy consequences, health, human/nature relations, development, consumerism, sustainability in the production of essential goods, etc.

"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

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.

MAY

Future Music Oregon. Saturday, May 31 at 8 p.m., Room 198 Music. Features new computer and intermedia compositions; $5, general and $3, students.

International Student Media Festival. AECT takes great pride in opening the Call for Entries. 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

Advanced Authorware Scripting 1 Class - June 11 - 13, 2003. ODOT Human Resource Center, 2775 19th Street SE, Salem OR. Instructor: Joe Ganci, Dazzle Technologies. Cost: $700 (prepayment by Visa or Mastercard required) For additional course or registration information contact: Bev Morgan, 503-378-8401; beverly.a.morgan@state.or.us . Authorware Scripting 1 covers everything you need to get started with variables, functions, lists, property lists, if-then-else statements, and repeat loops. In addition, this class teaches how to make your code more efficient and maintainable.

Digital Storytelling Festival June 12-14 2003. Sedona, Arizona. The Digital Storytelling Association will join with the Digital Storytelling Festival and the Yavapai Community College, and Maricopa County Community Colleges, to host the return of the annual gathering of Digital Storytellers produced by Denise and Dana Atchley from 1995-99. As part of the event, the DSA will hold its first US Chapter meeting. Learn more and register on-line at: www.dstory.com

JULY

WebVisions 2003. Friday July 18, 2003. 9am - 7pm Oregon Convention Center, Portland. Explore the future with the Web's leading experts and visionaries in design, user experience, eMarketing and content creation. This year's lineup of speakers includes Kelly Goto, Jeff Faulkner, Mark Newhouse, Dr. U.N. Umesh and others. WebVisions is the premier conference for designers, developers, students and Web professionals. Be ready to network, recharge your creativity and visualize the possibilities!

Christian Game Developers Conference. Cascade College. Portland, OR. July 25-27, 2003. Cost: TBA.

SIGGRAPH 2003 - 27 July - 31 July, This is the 30th international conference of computer graphics and interactive media. The conference will be held in San Diego, California. It is also the world's largest exhibit of grapic software, computer hardware, and interactive technologies. Given the conference is on the west coast this summer individuals may want to make it a part of a vacation trip.

AUGUST

Classic Gaming Exposition. Jackie Gaughan's Plaza Hotel. Las Vegas, Nev. August 9-10, 2003. Weekend pass $35.00.

OCTOBER

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.Prepare for an exciting agenda along with all the historical and magnificent scenery of Newport, Rhode Island, and surrounding New England.

NOVEMBER

First International Digital Storytelling Conference, November 27-29, 2003, Cardiff, Wales. The British Broadcasting Corporation-Cymru-Wales will host an international dialogue and presentations about ways to build and sustain the Digital Storytelling movement. Co-sponsored by the Center for Digital Storytelling and the DSA, the conference will include the first International Meeting of the Association. Representives from around the world will be expected to attend.

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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 Publications Assistant Duties of the Tech Pub Assistant are to: Oversee publication preparation for distribution (able to lift 20-40 lbs)- publication stock and inventory- vendor inserts- update schematics for insertion- various tasks (writing and phone skills a plus), Computer skills, (data entry)- PC office software, (word, excel, access)- Adobe applications Tasks for assistant: experience a plus. This position requires a high level of organization. Editorial skills are a plus, but not essential. Country Coach offers competitive wages, excellent benefits including health, life, and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid vacations and holidays. A physical exam and drug test is required after an offer of employment is made. Apply in person at 135 E.1st Ave., Junction City, Mon.-Thurs. 8am-5pm, and Fri. 8am-noon; or email resume to dbedore@countrycoach.com Check us out at www.countrycoach.com COUNTRY COACH Location: OR Date: 5/25/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Production/Marketing National sales and marketing company looking for an enthusiastic production and marketing supervisor. Responsibilities include working with production and graphics team to meet print and production schedules. Must have strong customer service skills and the ability to create strong vendor relationships. Skills must include Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office along with the ability to work well under pressure, organize and manage several projects at one time, and possess strong managerial skills. Please send resume, including salary requirement to BBD 2551480 The Register Guard, PO Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440 Location: OR Date: 5/25/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Electronic Pre Press. Do you know Quark Xpress like the back of your hand? If so, we may want to chat with you. Right now we are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Mac guru (we also work on PC's) for our Electronic Pre-Press Department. This fast-paced, deadline oriented, production environment requires someone with at least 2 years of hands-on knowledge of Pagemaker or Quark, Illustrator or Freehand and Photoshop. If you have imposition and 4-color printing knowledge that's even better. Do you possess a phenomenal work ethic? Well, bring it with you, you'll need it here. Attention to detail and constant striving to get the job out right the first time is status quo. Oh yeah, we also have fun! If you have what it takes, let us know about you. Send your resume and cover letter to: BBD 2551335 The Register Guard, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 9744 Location: OR Date: 5/25/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

PORTLAND

Graphic Artist. Advertising co. seeks a multi-talented Graphic Artist. Must function effectively within a computer-driven environment. Must be skilled in Vector & Raster based software. Preference to those familiar with Corel Draw 9.0 and Photo Paint. Salary based on experience. Great benefits, downtown PDX, free parking. Send resume with salary history to PO Box 6343, Portland, OR 97228, Attn Melanie. Published in The Oregonian on 05/19

Graphic Design. Join a fast paced in-house team working on print ads, sales material, packaging, displays & brochures. Generate big-picture vision, identity & creative concepts, and work hands-on in production. Quark, Freehand, Photoshop. At least 5 yrs graphic design experience. Send resume & salary req's to Graphic Designer, PO Box 2275, Vancouver, WA 98668-2275. Published in The Oregonian on 05/18

Graphic Design- Metro. Associate Graphic Design Specialist. $41,082.94 - $55,094.99, annually, FT, Deadline 6-2-03. Researches, develops, designs and coordinates production of communication products such as logos, graphic standards, newsletters, brochures, handbooks, web pages and other public outreach materials; coordinates and performs graphic design, illustration, information graphics, publication cartography and related work for print, online, exhibit and signage applications; determines production methodology; applies Metro waste reduction and procurement policies; oversees production and monitors progress. Complete job announcement and application instructions available at: Metro Human Resources, 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR. Call (503) 797-1570 if you would like materials mailed to you. Web address: www.metro-region.org Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer Published in The Oregonian on 05/18

Web & Print Design Specialist Top Northwest law firm, based in Portland, OR, seeks marketing dept staff member with strengths in web and print graphic design. Oversees company web site and intranet, and assists with web design, content maintenanceand desktop publishing in firm and attorney-level marketing efforts. Previous exper in client service environment desired. Requires direct exper in web design with web languages such as HTML, ASP, Javascript and with desktop publishing apps. Must be well organized, able to balance mult priorities, assist others in meeting deadlines and possess graphic design creativity and skills. College degree or comparable; satisfactory work exper required. Competitive salary & excel benefits include medical, dental, life, LTD, 401(k), flexible spending accts, tuition reimb, transit subsidy, EAP. Send cover letter, resume & salary req to: Director of Client Relations, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, 1211 SW 5th, Ste 1800, Portland, OR 97204; fax to 503-796-2900 e-mail to: weimer@schwabe.com Application deadline: May 30 Detailed job description at www.schwabe.com Equal Opportunity Employer
Published in The Oregonian on 05/18

Creative Director. This position develops and executes the overall creative vision for MTI. Building the brand through fixture, environmental and atmospheric designs are high priorities of this vision. A BA in Marketing, Industrial or Graphic Design required. 8+ years experience in Environmental Design, Visual Merchandising or Ad Agency. Conversant in desktop graphic applications, and heavy retail experience needed.MTI, Inc.1050 N.W. 229th Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97124 Fax: 503-648-7500
Email: hr@mti-interactive.com Website: www.mti-interactive.com

Graphic Design.Contract www.pdx2.com Published in The Oregonian on 05/24

Web designer.Company ready to sell products over the internet in need of person to design new site. Must have knowledge of creating a site for secure transactions. Email your resume to bzufelt@4core.net along with some links to sites you have designed in the past.Published on 05/22

Graphic Designer specializing in map/book/magazine design. Quark Xpress, Illustrator, Photoshop, Miva Merchant, FrontPage & web design/administration. Starting @ $12/hour. Medical/ dental paid. Located in Milwaukie. Send resume to: Design, PO Box 82112, Portland, OR 97282 Published in The Oregonian on 05/24

Video Producer Project Mgr. Ability to manage projects & budgets. Multi-task, meet deadlines, build relationships & work independently. Script writing, avid & agency experience a plus. Resumes to jobs@ilfmedia.com Published in The Oregonian on 05/18

SEATTLE

As I have searched the Seattle Times for job positions I have found over and over again that most technology positions are posted with Sakson and Taylor. I am recommending that individuals interested in working in the Seattle area check their web site for the latest computer graphic positions.

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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