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Up Front Sunday Morning: We begin this Sunday with a bit of humor. The Internet has many bogus web sites.An example is SkyHigh Airlines created by the folks at Alaska. It offers visitors an elaborate series of jokes and pranks that make the fake site more engaging than many real ones. Alaska Airlines satirically takes aim at its' no-frills competitors with good fun in mind. Take a look and enjoy the flight. I will be writing more about bogus sites and the issues some can create in a future Discussion feature. Chicago experimental film maker Ray Harmon will present his work Monday in the University of Oregon's Erb Memorial Union 1222 E. 13th., at 8 p.m. The film, "The Three Stigmata of Marshal McLuhan" will be shown followed by a discussion period. A panel of of producers and directors meeting at the recent Aspen Filmfest noted a decline in the quality of film making. According to an AP article producer Sydney Pollack observed that the American public is driven by a short attention span and suggested that if the clothes don't come off fast enough or the guns aren't blazing they become bored. Apple is shipping Mac OS X v10.3 "Panther." "With over 150 new features, Panther pushes the envelope on stability, simplicity, power, and usability..." according to a recent Apple Newsletter. Avid video editing software has been a standard in the industry for several years. Now other companies are beginning to edge in on the market. Avid,to meet this challenge,is providing a free version of its software which can be downloaded from the web. According to the company's web site,"Avid Free DV is feature-streamlined, standalone software designed to give a single user the opportunity to creatively explore the Avid editing environment. It includes basic video and audio editing capabilities, up to two streams of real-time effects and support for both Windows XP and Macintosh OS X platforms." The company figures once you've tried it you'll want to upgrade. Those interested in the internet and human behavior should check out the Cyber Behavior Research Center. This research center "... attempts to explore the impact behavior has on shaping the Web and to detect novel behaviors that emerge as a result of this newer communications technology. The general guideline for inclusion of resources...is information that explores the reciprocal relationship between behavior and the Web, not one or the other as separate entities." Of particular interest to designers may be the section on Human-Web Interaction. I received a question about how to save the Proscenia Newsletter for later reading now that it is in online format. Each browser has a "save as" feature by which a web page can be downloaded to the desktop or specific folder. I've tested this feature using Safari, Explorer, Netscape, and iCab. Of the three, Explorer gives you the complete package. In other words, it downloads not only the formatted page but the associated graphics as well. I like to include interviews whenever possible in the newsletter. Some are original with Proscenia and others, like today's, are available on the internet.If you have an interest in film music you may enjoy this interview with Jerry Goldsmith. Goldsmith has composed the music for Planet of the Apes,Patton,Papillon,Boys from Brazil and over 170 other films. One of the things that distracts me while at my computer preparing this newsletter is the view I enjoy out my window. I thought I would share this recent panorama of Eugene with you. |
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Reader Services Directory: The Proscenia Newsletter offers a listing of services by readers. If you would like to include your web site please contact the editor at newsletter@proscenia.net. ATGpro.Com, Eugene. Aaron Thomas Graham, Media Developer. Mr. Graham is currently a Graphic Designer with Monaco Coach company. 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 Davidson. Eugene. Ms. Davidson is currently a web designer with Monaco Motor Coach company. Creative Imagery. Gresham. Don Strike is an instructional designer and trainer providing course development for business and industry. 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. Troy McFarland.com.Seattle. Mr. McFarland Specializes in 3D and motion graphic services for the film, video, and multimedia industry. |
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This occassional feature will provide an opportunity to share online web resources. The listed sites may focus around a specific topic. Or, they will form a true collection of radom links of interest to media producers. If you have a collection of hot links you'd like to share please let us know (newsletter@proscenia.net). An online presentation What's new in Flash MX2004? (15 mins.) introduces the next edition of Flash.Several options for exploring the content are offered so you don't have to watch the entire program. Becoming a Flash 5 Master. This Web Monkey site provides 4 basic lessons with extensive detail related to getting started with flash:Lesson 1 -Tools, symbols, and layers, Lesson 2 - Buttons, morphing, and animation, Lesson 3 - Sounds and tellTarget, Lesson 4 - Navigation, optimizing, and publishing. Best Flash Animation Site.com A resource center for flash designers and developers. Provides flash showcase examples and userful articles. Complete
Idiot's Guide to Flash These
Flash 5 Tutorials include: 1.Create a Splash Screen, 2. Creating
a and 3. Using Masking in an Animation Flash Kit. Started late October in 1999 as a resource site that flash developers would find useful. It was the goal of the site developers to "...create a one stop raw materials centre for flash creations." Flash Tutorials. There are 14 Flash tutorials at this site. These are quite well illustrated. Examples: Here is a sampling of flash examples that I have bookmarked. A couple are informational, some offer drama, and others are simply humerous. Enjoy! Broken Saints. A 24 chapter dramatic fantasy using flash as a storytelling medium. Final Task.Inspired by Japanese Animation, this movie showcases a cinematic martial arts approach to the Flash application. Growth of a Nation.A ten minute informational presentation illustrates the growth of the United States from the original thirteen states in 1789. Kubrick 2001: The Space Odyssey Explained. This site is the Golden Web Award winner for 2001-2002. According to USA Today, the site "Cleverly interprets the movie's obscure bits." Royal Bank. The frustrations of trying to cash a check at your local bank. Saskatchewan Stories. Like Growth of a Nation above, this site is one designed for students.It is a multimedia experience that provides insights into the various work activities of people in a Canadian Prairie province from the First Nations groups to the present day. Yes & No: A Dysfunctional Road Movie. Sometimes driving badly just seems to make more sense than the alternative. This is a hilarious animation depicting examples why. Why Cows Have Legs. Jason Tammemagi's bovines of the world unite and show us their mechanical parts.
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| DISCUSSION: Searching for Pictures Few of us would remember what a tractor looks like if asked to draw one for use on a web site. The human brain is good at recalling the general outline of an object but it isn't that efficient when it comes to remembering small details. We often need to rely on visual references when preparing illustrations.The Internet is a valuable resource for locating needed photographs, drawings, paintings, and other visual reference material. There
are perhaps five basic strategies for finding images on
the Internet. Proscenia has compiled a Image Search and Database page for use by Interns, students and other needing to access images. Here you will find most of the available search engines that will find illustrations, paintings, photographs, and other images resources on the net. We have also included links to photo collections at museums and other institutions. All images you will find are copyrighted and so care must be given to following copyright laws when pictures are used off the net. Reference: How
to Get Pictures on the Internet. Provides additional tips on
web searching plus links to some excellent image resources on the
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| FEATURED STUDIO OR SCHOOL: North Shore Productions North Shore Productions is a Portland based production agency that works with clients, exhibition designers, and hardware designer/integrators to make compelling programs available to museum, visitor center and educational audiences. North Shore also produces programs for public television and cable television channels; recently completing production work on "Dream House", a thirteen-part series on the construction of a house for the cable network HGTV. North Shore also produces corporate communications for major corporations in the Northwest. |
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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. Spyware Blaster 2.6.1 Spyware has increasingly been a problem for many persons as they surf the web and find themselves beleaguered by Yes/No boxes and other annoyances. SpyWare Blaster 2.6.1 prevents the installation of any spyware ActiveX controls, and will prevent many of these controls from running, even if they may be already installed on any given system. Another nice feature is the System Snapshot which takes a snapshot of the user's computer in its clean state and allows users to target items used by spyware and browser hijackers to embed themselves into the computer"s system. This version is compatible with all systems running Windows 95 and higher [KMG] GenerationX 2.3.2 With more and more persons becoming interested in tracing their family history, this handy open-source application will be a welcome addition. Generation X 2.3.2 allows users to create detailed family trees, and is completely customizable, a feature that will allow families to create complete family trees. Also the genealogies can be viewed by person, family, pedigree, and descendants. Generation X 2.3.2 is compatible with systems running Mac OS X 10.2 and higher. [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. COMPUTERS FOR THE LIVING ROOM Microsoft, Dell, Gateway, and other hardware companies are announcing PCs using Windows XP Media Center software that turns a computer into a digital entertainment system allowing user to watch TV shows, play digital music collections, listen to the radio, review photos, watch DVDs and buy music over the Internet. Microsoft cofounder and chairman Bill Gates says: "Our goal is to create software breakthroughs that break down the boundaries between the different devices people use in the home and make the most out of all the technology available today. The Media Center PC is our next step in this vision, a new kind of computer that simplifies everyday life -- enabling the TV, stereo, and other devices (to) work together with a single remote, and getting TV shows, movies, pictures and music into every room of the house." Michael Gartenberg of Jupiter Research says: "It really feels like much more of a consumer electronics type of product as opposed to a PC product." (USA Today 1 Oct 2003) http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2003-09-30-ms-media_x.htm ULTRAFAST MOTORS DRIVE 'TALKING' APPLIANCES James Dyson, inventor of the bagless "dual cyclone" vacuum cleaner, says the cheap-but-ultrafast motors developed for next-generation models have enough computing power left over to create "intelligent" appliances that can make their own diagnostic calls to manufacturers when something goes wrong. "When something's broken the call center always wants to know the serial number and model number -- and you've never got it to hand," says Dyson. "But with this technology, you will simply hold down the vacuum's 'on' button and put the telephone receiver next to a speaker, and in our call center here we'll get the entire history of the machine's motor, what model it is, when it was built and what temperature conditions it's been used in." Dyson's prototype X020 vacuum cleaner boasts a "switched reluctance" motor that runs at an ultrafast 100,00 revolutions per minute, requiring a small eight-bit microcomputer chip to control it. In order to exploit the spare memory in that chip, engineers came up with the ideal of storing information that could then be phoned into a repair center. (New Scientist 5 Oct 2003) http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99994234 REDUCTION ADVERSELY IMPACTS HIGH-TECH RECRUITMENT The U.S. has sharply reduced (from 195,000 to 65,000) the number of H-1B visas granted for skilled foreign professionals, a change which drastically complicates the business environment for Indian software services companies that provide workers for American companies. The H-1B visa program allows foreigners to work in the United States for up to six years, and has done much to contribute to the growth of Silicon Valley. The American Immigration Lawyers' Association says there are about 900,000 H-1B employees in the U.S., of which 35-45% are from India. The reduced visa limit is expected gradually to diminish the U.S.'s ability to attract the most talented workers, and as the economy continues to recover, the country may see an even more acute shortage of skilled workers. Laxman Badiga of Indian software exporter Wipro says: "If there are no visas to bring talent to the U.S., American companies will eventually say, 'Let's go to India where the resources are.'" (New York Times 1 Oct 2003) http://partners.nytimes.com/2003/10/01/business/worldbusiness/01visa.html WIRELESS
SIGNALS COULD MAKE YOU SICK Radio
signals used for next-generation (3G) wireless services can cause
headaches and nausea, according to a study conducted on behalf of
the Netherlands ministries for Economic Affairs, Health and Telecommunications.
The study compared the impact of radiation from base stations used
for current wireless services with those for new 3G networks, which
transfer data at a faster rate. "If the test group was exposed
to third-generation base station signals there was a significant
impact. They felt tingling sensations, got headaches and felt nauseous,"
says a spokeswoman for the Dutch Economics Ministry. The Dutch government
said follow-up research was needed. Previous research on health
effects of mobile phones, primarilysecond-generation, has been inconclusive,
but a long-term study conducted by the International Agency on Research
on Cancer is expected to yield results next year. (Reuters 30 Sep
2003) http://story.news.yahoo.com/ NAPSTER BACK, WITH BLESSING OF RECORDING INDUSTRY The rapper Ludacris is hailing the return of Napster, which had been forced out of business by lawsuits brought against the once-free music file-swapping service by the recording industry: "To see them come back and do it right, it means the world to the music business. It's a legitimate, cool, fair service that can and will bring artists and fans back together." The new service is being formally released Oct. 29th by Roxio, whose chief executive, Chris Gorog, says: "We have been deeply focused on the liberation of online music from the PC." Napster 2.0 allows subscribers to tune in to the songs that other users are listening to, look at what others have downloaded, and send songs and playlists to other subscribers. (Los Angeles Times 10 Oct 2003) http://www.latimes.com/technology/la-fi-napster10oct10224421,1,5169254.story ?coll=la-headlines-technology MUSIC INDUSTRY CRACKDOWN SPAWNS 'CYBER-SPEAKEASIES' Music download enthusiasts are flocking to 21st century versions of "speakeasies" --high-tech clubs that offer encrypted software designed to shield users from identification and prosecution by a zealous recording industry. Coincidentally, the software now being served up may have broader appeal in the business world as well. "The software that users are moving toward, it has characteristics that businesses need -- which is a high degree of privacy, a high degree of security and the ability to handle large files," says New York University telecommunications professor Clay Shirky. "Thanks to the RIAA, ease of use surrounding encryption technologies, which was never a big deal before, is a big deal now." In addition to old favorites such as Kazaa and Morpheus, file-swappers are now turning to newer iterations, such as Blubster, which features both stronger privacy protection as well as easy-to-use encryption and decryption. Another program, called Waste, can be used to set up an encrypted instant-messaging and content-sharing network of 50 users, without the potential liability of a central server. And an offshoot of Freenet, dubbed Locutus, is targeting corporate users with its ability to search corporate networks for information distributed across a wide range of computers. "It's kind of like Google for people's hard disks, but with added security. You can define who has permission to find what kind of files," says Ian Clarke, who heads up Freenet and Locutus parent Cematics. (AP/CNN.com 6 Oct 2003) http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/internet/10/06/underground.internet.ap/index.ht ml MUSIC DOWNLOADING NUMBERS FALL The lawsuits filed in September by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) against 261 people accused of illegally downloading copyrighted material seem to have been largely responsible for a 40% decrease in usage of the file-swapping service Kazaa. A typical user reaction is this one given by a 27-year-old marketing consultant in New York: "I've been holding off. I don't want to get sued. I was never a big user per se, but I do have a ton of music files.'' However, Chicago intellectual property lawyer Leonard Rubin suggests that the RIAA's victory may be short-lived: "The record companies are winning a skirmish, but it's still an open question as to whether they're winning the war. What they're not doing is figuring out how to either restore some favor among music lovers, or work with the system to figure out some way to please these people who they are now offending.''(San Jose Mercury News 1 Oct 2003) http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/6895800.htm VANDALS
STEAL SOURCE CODE OF POPULAR COMPUTER GAME Network vandals
have stolen the source code of the new computer game "Half-Life
2" and are circulating it on the Internet. The company that
owns the game spent five years developing it, a fact that prompted
Dave Kosak, executive editor of GameSpy.com, an online gaming service
provider, to see the silver lining in this criminal act, which is
that it "points out that game developers have really valuable
property. They spend years coding this engine, and the bigger you
are, the bigger target you are.'' (AP/San Jose Mercury News 7 Oct
2003) http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/6953147.htm
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AND OPPORTUNITIES: OCTOBER The Power of Design: AIGA National Design Conference October 23-26, 2003, Vancouver, B.C.The Power of Design" will focus on the extraordinary opportunities for designing in the 21st century. Designers will play critical roles in the success of our rebounding economy - both as agents of social change in a complex world and as leading architects of sustainable solutions for a troubled planet. You'll hear speakers from diverse disciplines who work in a variety of media discuss designing for the economy, environment and culture. Join 2,000 designers for 3 days of conversation, inspiration, discovery and fun in the beautiful city of Vancouver, British Columbia. 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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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. 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: 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. 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
Writer: Need
experience developing manufacturing process documentation: observing
manufacturing processes & then listing process steps & critical
information. Must have advanced image & MS Office capabilities.
RESPOND TO: resume@neilsenmfg.com PORTLAND AREA Advertising Acct Executive exp'd in New Business Development w/a creative service agency. You must document a successful sales history in an agency environment w/min 2 yrs exp in business-to-business sales. A comprehensive understanding of at least one of the following media (film & video), display design, multi-media (Web, DVD, Narrowcasting) or Ad sales is a must. College degree is req'd. Base salary plus a great benefit pkg. Send resume to: downstreamhire@aol.com Published in The Oregonian on 10/12 Graphic
Design.
Seeking team player with 2-3 years experience to design instructions,
brochures, flyers, advertising and packaging on PC using PageMaker,
Photoshop & Illustrator. Copywriting & photography experience
helpful. Benefits. Send resume & salary requirements to: Graphics
c/o ROADMASTER, 5602 NE Skyport Way, Portland, OR 97218 Published
in The Oregonian on 10/12 Graphic
Design Art Director
- New Interactive Experience in B to B and B to C communication.
Clean and elegant Web design and Flash animation. Collaborative
creative environment. Email web link or include screen shorts. jobs@newinteractive.com
Published in The Oregonian on 10/09 Instructor.
New
Horizons Computer Learning Center Part-Time Instructors Come join
our award-winning staff and teach operating systems, spreadsheets,
word processors, databases, graphics and Internet classes up to
3 days a week. This excellent opportunity provides bonuses, continual
computer training, the latest software program knowledge and travel
in the Oregon area. Flexibility and teaching experience is required.
Summit your resume with cover letter to: cmarion@nh-oregon.com
or fax to 503-641-2966 New Horizons: 8285 SW Nimbus Ave., Ste 112
Beaverton, OR 97008 Published in The Oregonian on 10/06 Marketing
specialist.Oregon's
leading camera store and photographic supplier seeks marketing team
member to assist with development, coordination and execution of
marketing/advertising activities including print, brodcast direct
mail, internet. Coordinate staging of classes, seminars, trade shows.
Create in-store merchandising material. Efforts directed at all
photographic market segments including general consumer, corporate
and pro. Excellent verbal and communication skills. Proficient in
desktop publishing. Graphic design skills. Familiar with Quark,
PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, Act. Degree or experience. Salary dependent
upon experience. Generous benefit package. Mail, deliver or e-mail
resume: Pro Photo Supply 1112 NW 19th Portland, OR 97209 Published
in The Oregonian on 10/05 Programmer/
Web Developer Large resource management project requires
versatile software developer. Seek candidate w/exper in web &
database development. Web skills: exper with dynamic, database-driven
web scripting (e.g. .jsp, .asp, Asp.Net) Html. Database skills:
familiar w/SQL, i.e. Informix, Oracle, database design, MS Access,
MS VB, SQL Server. Site design, layout & server skills a plus:
Macromedia or Adobe suites, Apache, Tomcat, MS IIS. Candidates must
understand the software development life cycle with a focus on requirement
definition, design, and project management. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Send resume to: Titan c/o BLM 955, ATTN: JA, PO 2965 Portland, OR
97208, fax to 503-808-6374, or email patricia.schwartz@titan.com
Published in The Oregonian on 10/12 NORTHWEST I'm currently limiting Newsletter job searching to Oregon and South West Washington. However, for those interested in positions elsewhere in the Northwest should check out the following: 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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