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Thought for today: "If you can't believe a little in what you see on the screen, it's not worth wasting your time on cinema." Serge Daney.

November 16, 2003 - Vol 2. No. 46


Up Front Sunday Morning:

I recently returned from Seattle aboard Amtrak's evening train. As I boarded there seemed to be lively conversation among those who had already settled in for the trip to Eugene.

Only after I sat for a minute and looked around, did I realize that all those actively engaged in coversation were not talking to fellow passengers. They were chatting on their cell phones. When they all had concluded their conversations, silence filled the fully booked train. So it is with life in our digital world.

I designed multimedia presentations in the 1970's that used multiple slide projectors, screens,and analog soundtracks.The panorama above is from a three screen and six projector presentation about Hood's Canal located in Washington state. Today's Discussion Section explores the changing role of the multimedia designer.

UO Journalism graduate Mike Ferry was recently mentioned in this newsletter for his Northwest Emmy award winning documentary, "Reclaimed Treasure:The History of Silver Falls." Now two short video clips (1 and 2 )of this film are made available online through the UO Media Relations Office.

Some readers may be familiar with the industrial design work and film projects of Charles and Ray Eames. The Eameses embraced the mid-20th century visionary concept of modern design as an agent of social change, elevating it to a national agenda. Eames designed furniture is a product that people immediately recognize today, even though they might not know the designers.

The Eameses produced over 100 short films and multimedia slide programs beginning in the early 1950's. These were essays which clearly expressed their philosophy and design ideas. Charles once said that their films came "... about as a result of one of two situations: it’s either a logical extension of some immediate problem we are working on, or it is some we have been wanting to do for a long time and can’t put it off any longer.'" Perhaps the most familiar film is Powers of Ten that explains the universe in terms of this mathematical concept. Starting at a one meter square image of a picnic (10 +0) (seen to the left), the camera moves ten times further away every ten seconds to the edge of the universe (10 +25). Then the journey is reversed, ultimately reaching the interior of an atom in the hand of a sleeping man (10 -18).

You can down load clips of Eames Films from the Eames web site. These include: Sofa Compact ,The Lounge Chair,Soft Pad,Herman Miller at the Brussels Worlds Fair and The Fiberglass Chair, Kaleidoscope, Jazz Chair, Eratosthenes, and Tops. These are well worth screening given their historical and pioneering value in the use of film media.My favorite film, Toccata for Toy Trains is available at the Powers Of 10 site as Shockwave clip. It is not the best clip of a film I've seen, but it will give you some insight to the film's content.

Proscenia affiliate Keith Legg has sent along this reference to this intuitive interface for a 3d modeler - Teddy: A Sketching Interface for 3D Freeform Design. A short film helps in understanding how to work with this online.

You probably have been awed by images of earth taken by satellite or the space shuttle. The Earth as Art: A Landsat Perspective site is devoted to Landsat satellite images of the Earth's surface. This is an exhibit from the Library of Congress.

Today's Hoods Canal panorama was made by scanning three slide images originally photographed for a three-screen display. Then, using Photoshop, I adjusted the color balance and contrasts so that the images matched one with one another as best as I could with my current set of Photoshop skills. Finally, I aligned the images, blurred the lines between each and cropped as needed.

The Apple Newsletter the day after completing the panorama. An item lead to a tutorial creating panoramas with Photoshop. Check out the Head to Grand Teton Park tutorial with Russell Brown on the Peach Pit Press web site. Download the Teton Technique movie and watch as Brown demonstrates how to work with Photoshop's channels to create great panoramic images.

Dialogue:

Shane Ross, whom we interviewed last week, wrote regarding web sites for Final Cut Pro, "If you want a great site for FCP tips this sit, Kent Stones Final Cut Pro, is a MUST see. Another good site to peruse is 2 Pop.com -The Digital Filmmaker's Resource Site."

GF (newsletter@proscenia.net)

 

Service Directory:

The Proscenia Newsletter offers a listing of services by subscribers. If you would like to include your web site please contact the editor at newsletter@proscenia.net.

Anthrotechnics.com, Eugene. Human-oriented interface design, web development, and interactive mixed media performance solutions. Ben Beekman and Micky Hulse, Designers.

ATGpro.Com, Eugene. Aaron Thomas Graham, Media Developer. Mr. Graham is currently a Graphic Designer with Monaco Coach 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.

Christ 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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RANDOM LINKS: Interactive Web Sites

Random Links provides an opportunity to share online web resources. Listed sites may focus around a specific topic or be truly random. If you have a collection of hot links you'd like to share please let us know (newsletter@proscenia.net).

Today's links focus on the interactive nature of the Web. At each of the following sites you are to be engaged in some type of interactive experience ranging from the creation of an animated face to composing your own music. Have fun!

Bembo's Zoo. This Zoo is made up of interactive flash animation with sound. Explore a zooscape of animals made entirely from Bembo letterforms and punctuation marks.

Brand Me. This interactive experience is designed for children but is nice to look at from a design perspective. The objective is to develop a TV commercial that shows how advertisers use information to create adverts that target your interests. "Branding is about finding out what people want, making a product that matches what they want, and then, through advertising, creating a ‘personality’ for the product to show how it always matches what they want."

Creating Music. This is a great online site to encourage children (and adults) to compose and perform music they make online with tools provided by composer Morton Subotnick.

Learning Vocabulary Can Be Fun Designed for younger students, the site includes four educational activities, including a word search, quizzes, hangman, and a match game. In the word game, visitors can choose their skill level, then pick a set of themed words to be included in the game, such as birds or colors. In the match game, visitors can start by reviewing each thematic set of cards, which feature a voice that also says the name of the item featured on each card. Once again, visitors can elect to pick their skill level and so on. Finally the quiz allows visitors to select from different sets of questions, such as those about opposites and synonyms and queries about the animal kingdom. Overall, this site serves as a nice adjunct to classroom learning activities for preschool or younger elementary school students. (From the Scout Report)

Make Your Own Bush Speech.Have you ever wanted to be a Presidential speech writer? Here is an opportunity to explore your creative ability. Choose phrases, words, and vocal sounds and drop them into a sound track to create a presidential speech. Hit play and your message is delivered by the President. All good fun.

Orisinal Games. An unusual site that includes interactive games, poetry, and resources. Many use Flash animation.

Playful Kitten. Ok, is it one of those mornings when you wish you had a pet to distract you? Here is a virtual kitten that will play with you and your mouse.

Powers of Ten."View the Milky Way at 10 million light years from the Earth. Then move through space towards the Earth in successive orders of magnitude until you reach a tall oak tree just outside the buildings of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Tallahassee, Florida. After that, begin to move from the actual size of a leaf into a microscopic world that reveals leaf cell walls, the cell nucleus, chromatin, DNA and finally, into the subatomic universe of electrons and protons."

Responsive Face. Facilitates the design of an animated face by adding visual elements such as mouth, eyes, brows, and movement.

Sowana.If you need to talk to someone visit this site. Type a question in the bottom text field and press the entry key, and wait for sowana's answer.

 

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DISCUSSION: You Do What For A Living?

What is a multimedia specialist?

Most anyone and can describe,in general terms, what it is a nurse, fireman, postal worker, or carpenter, does for a living. But if asked what a multimedia specialist does they'll probably reply with a blank stare.

The term multimedia became popular in the 1960's when it referred to the design and development of multi-projector slide and sound media. This multi-image format was extensively used in business and industry for training, motivational presentations, and large exhibition shows. It remained popular through the 1980's as used in museums exhibits, world fairs, and performance events. Many production houses had staff of trained photographers, graphic artists and others who worked on these products.

Multimedia projects ranged from 2 projector slides shows to large presentations of up to 40 or more projectors controlled first with punched paper tape and later electronic signals on analogue audio tape. College courses in multimedia design were offered and the Association for Multi-Image was formed along with annual festivals, conferences, and events.

As technology changed, the term multimedia became more frequently associated with computer based media. A multimedia specialist today has expertise in digital audio and visual media and is able to bring words, sound, photos, animation, video, and graphics all together in a multimedia digital presentation.

Most specialist have knowledge, as needed, of software and computer programming. Some are quite specialized such as those who work in the animation and game design industry.

There are some developers who have expertise in the areas of information or instructional design, and media communication theory.Such individuals work on the development of educational projects.

The multimedia product today may be delivered over the Internet, on a CD ROM, video, DVD disc, or some other mediated form. The content is most often instructional, informational, commercial, entertainment or game based.

A multimedia specialist is a skilled individual who has expertise in many of the following areas:

  • Conceptual design: One is able to visualize the big picture. A conceptual designer is responsible for providing the overall plan of a game, web site, or multimedia project
  • Graphic design: The designer is able to apply the basic concepts and practices involved in the design of graphic solutions to visual problems.
  • Computer Graphics: Most positions today require one be able to artisitcally use software applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash
  • Audio design, recording and editing: The visual is only half of the product and being able to effectively record and edit sound files and sound tracks for media productions is key to being a multimedia producer.
  • Video recording and editing: Multimedia means using motion graphics and video footage. This requires expertise in using programs such as Final Cut Pro, Premier, and Avid
  • Writing: The word is always with us and being able to effectively write scripts, convey ideas, and deliver information in a clear and logical way is a critical skill.
  • Interactive media and interface design: Most multimedia requires user participation. Designers need to know how to program interaction through a carefully designed interface
  • Web page design and editing. The web has become a standard medium for educational and business purposes. A multimedia producer needs to know how to use applications such as using Dreamweaver and Front Page to design web site material..
  • Programming: There are times when design problems require an understanding of how to program solutions. A rudimentry level of skill helps in many situations.
  • Instructional design: Many web sites and multimedia products are designed that require an understanding of how people learn from well organized material. Producers of educational materials must have some level of expertise in the area of instructional design and technology
  • Database design and maintenance: How does a shopping cart work? One of the more serious questions a web designer today must answer and be able to implement. Many sites require database design and maintenance knowledge and skill.
  • Project management: Everyone needs to know how to manage a project. If you are a lead designer your management and organizational knowledge and skills become critical to the successfull completion of a project on time.

Many multimedia specialists work as a member of a design team in a firm that specializes in media production. These include both small and large production houses that may need individuals with a variety of expertise. Projects often include the development of DVD, CD-ROM, web, and video material. Production houses usually have a core staff supplemented by contracted designers who have skills related to a specific project.

Some individuals are self employed and work on a contract bases with a variety of clients ranging from non-profits to business and government.

The growing game design industry has need of qualified multimedia specialists Those who have expertise with programming, 3D design, and animation are especially sought after by this industry.

Some individuals work for a business, government, or agency as a web designer. Their principle responsibility is the design, development, and maintenance of online services. These are often contracted assignments although some firms hire in-house staff for Internet material.

Television stations, printers, Internet service providers, graphic art services, and other media outlets will employ individuals with multimedia design skills.

Educational media services from local school districts through college and university hire individuals with training and knowledge of multimedia design and development.

Specialized production agencies that design special effects and other computer generated graphics for film and television hire those who skills unique to that industry.

There are many opportunities by which to gain needed skills and training. There are two and four year community college and university that offer degree programs in multimedia design. One can also take special courses and workshops offered by organizations specializing in training but which are not degree oriented.

The field will constantly grow and change as it is influenced by new developments in technology and audio-visual delivery systems.

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FEATURED STUDIO OR SCHOOL:StudioNorth

StudioNorth is a Chicago based creative communication firm that specializes in print, multimedia, and web development.The agency has won won four American Graphic Design Awards for excellence in communications and graphic design. The firm employhes a philosophy it calls Creatology. "Creatology is what happens when you bring creativity and technology together under one roof. It’s how a project can go from a creative concept through production and development and emerge as something practical, elegant, and functional. It’s a seamless process, just like the word itself. There’s no hyphen, no space. It’s a fusion."

Visit and take a studio tour,watch the staff at work via live web cam, or find out a bit about the types of positions people fill at this large production house.

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS:

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.

ohNotes 2.0 Those with a penchant for keeping notes around their computer's desktop will want to take a look at this recently released application. The latest release of ohNotes allows users to organize their small notes at various locations on the computer screen, along with the ability to specify fonts and styles for each new note. For those who want to take a look at the appearance of the application before downloading it in full, the software page provides four different screen-shots of ohNotes at work. This edition of ohNotes is compatible with all systems running Mac OS X. [KMG]

ScreenSwift 3.0 [Windows Operating System] ScreenSwift 3.0 is a handy application that allows users to convert Flash movies into screensavers. Using the application's interface system, users can customize the available display properties, along with using the application to modify other settings (such as the size of the movie screen and the background color). The application does not require any additional plug-ins, and supports most versions of the Macromedia Flash program. ScreenSwift 3.0 is compatible with all systems running Windows 98 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.

YOUNG MEN TRADE THE TUBE FOR THE PC. After a recent study reported that young men aged 18 to 34 had pretty much deserted network television, advertisers fervently hoped that the highly desirable demographic cohort would show up online, and two new reports released this week indicate that's "where the guys are." comScore Media Metrix found that nearly 27 million young men in the desired age group spent an average of 32 hours each online in September, 17% more than the "average" Internet user. "People who have grown up with the Internet, we knew were spending less time watching TV," says comScore president Peter Daboll, a distinction that especially pronounced when it came to heavy vs. light TV viewers. Confirmed couch potatoes -- those who consume 5 hours or more a day of network programming -- surf the Net "lightly," while "chair potatoes" logged five times the number of page views as their couch-bound brethren. A second study by the Online Publishers Association corroborates those results, indicating that young men are frequent visitors to news, information and entertainment Web sites, spending an average of 21 hours per week online, compared with 15.7 hours watching television. Analysts say the OPA numbers may be skewed a bit high, however, because the study looked only at self-reported frequent visitors to Web sites. (Internet News 5 Nov 2003) http://www.internetnews.com/IAR/article.php/3104951

PLAYING GAMES ON THE JOB COULD BOOST PRODUCTIVITY. Yesterday we reported that personal Web surfing on company time can be benficial, and now a report from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands indicates that workers who were allowed to indulge in an occasional game of Solitaire or Minesweeper had more favorable attitudes toward their jobs and toward work in general. "We told them from now on for the next month you are allowed to play games for up to one hour a day, and you can choose when you want to play," said Utrecht professor Jeffrey Goldstein, who emphasized that his research was a very early stage and the findings preliminary. Goldstein plans to do a much larger-scale study, using more complicated games that involve strategy decisions or role playing, but he noted that simple games like Solitaire can be used as a strategy to break up the work day and give people's brains a rest from complex tasks. "I compare games with a coffee break. If you are like me, you use them in a strategic, functional, useful way." Being allowed to choose how one uses one's time also contributes to job satisfaction, which can lead to higher productivity and less absenteeism. (BBC News 7 Nov 2003) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3247595.stm

PERSONAL SURFING AT WORK CAN BE A GOOD THING. Here's a new book that turns conventional wisdom about personal surfing on company time on its head. Claire Simmers and Murugan Anadarajan have co-authored a human resources guide to worker Web use that indicates a looser attitude toward personal surfing can yield some beneficial side effects. "Personal Web usage in the workplace has a negative perception, especially among administrators who often see it as inefficient and creating a decrease in work productivity," says Simmers. But according to the authors' research, personal surfing at work can result in better time management, lower stress levels, improved skill sets and a happier balance between work and personal life. (AP 5 Nov 2003) http://apnews.excite.com/article/20031105/D7UKH7E81.html

NEW GOOGLE FEATURE OFFERS SEARCH ALTERNATIVE. Google unveiled its Google Deskbar (toolbar.google.com/deskbar), which enables users to search the Web quickly without ever launching a Web browser. The Deskbar appears as a search box in the Windows toolbar. Users type in their keywords and results appear in a resizable miniviewer screen, which can transport the user directly to the desired Web site. The box can be tailored to search Google non-U.S. sites, Google News, Google Images and custom sites as well. The Deskbar is designed for computers running Windows 2000 or XP, and is not compatible with Macintosh or Linux systems. (AP/Wall Street Journal 6 Nov 2003) http://online.wsj.com/article/0,,SB106817236275821700,00.html (sub req'd)

U.S. HOUSEHOLDS HIT THE DELETE KEY. The aggressive campaign waged by the Recording Industry Association of America against illegal music downloads is showing results: 1.4 million U.S. households deleted all the digital music files residing on their computers in August, according to a report by the NPD Group. NPD said recent publicity over the RIAA's hardball tactics prompted the massive cleanup, but added that consumers' overall opinion of the recording industry is suffering because of it. (Reuters/CNN.com 6 Nov 2003)
http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/internet/11/06/music.piracy.reut/index.html

HELP! I'M BEING HELD PRISONER BY MY TIVO! TiVo -- the personal video recorder that cleverly records programs all day on its hard drive based on the preferences of owners -- is being blamed for turning otherwise-casual TV watchers into slaves shackled to their sofas, unable to keep up with the flood of their favorite shows. Fanatical TiVo users complain that their hard drives -- which come in either 40-hour or 80-hour sizes -- quickly fill up with programs they can't bear to delete, but don't have time to watch. "For something that is supposed to be relaxing and unwinding at the end of the day, you (think), 'Wow! I have a lot of shows to watch,'" says Scott Bedard, technology director at an online media company in San Francisco. Kevin Coto, a financial systems consultant in New York, can relate: "I get to the point now where I skip going to the gym so I can keep up with watching 'Dawson's Creek' reruns," which are broadcast for two hours each day. "I look forward to when they end so I won't be so stressed." Nevertheless, most TiVo aficionados can't imagine life without their favorite device. "If the box was broken I would have to go out and buy a new one right away. I can't see myself going a week without it," says Coto. (Reuters 11 Nov 2003) http://www.reuters.com/

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EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES:

Arts Electric Calendar. A worldwide calendar for new music, electronic music and the media arts.You'll find hundreds of events listed, as well as articles, interviews, and other writings.

The BBC has announced the Vision Design Competition that helps talented designers at the start of their careers gain an introduction into the film & television industry. Successful applicants have the opportunity to gain practical experience within their chosen design discipline and are invited to apply for the Vision Design Trainee Scheme. Entry submissions must be received between April 12 - 23,2004.


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.

DECEMBER

Digital Video Expo West Conference, the largest event on the West Coast for video professionals working in production, postproduction, and delivery. December 9-12, 2003.

JANUARY, 2004

Videomaker Expo, Burbank Airport Hilton Burbank, CA Expo: January 22-24, 2004 Conference: January 21, 2004 is a 3-day event where attendees have a chance to attend numerous seminars on all aspects of video production. Attendees can also visit the exhibit floor and meet with key manufacturers and resellers in the digital video industry. New this year is a 1-day Pre-Expo Conference on DVD Authoring.

JULY, 2004

Digital Generations: Children, young people and new media 26-29 July 2004 London, England A major international conference organised by The Centre for the Study of Children, Youth and Media Institute of Education, University of London Computer games, the internet and other new communications media are often seen to pose threats and dangers to young people; but they also provide new opportunities for creativity and self-determination. This international conference will present the most exciting and challenging new research on children, young people and new digital media.


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CAREERS IN MULTIMEDIA:

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.

Careers in Informational Technology.This is an extremely comprehensive guide to careers within the field of information technology which includes multimedia design and development. There are 10 chapters in this online document and each chapter is based around a set of professional concerns. The site guides the user from understanding what careers exist through to getting a job.Site created by Prentice-Hall, Inc.

Job Guide 2003! provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways. It also gives useful information about how to work out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities. Some examples:

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.

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

Landing Your Dream Job in Computer Graphics:
Steps you should take to get the ultimate computer graphics job. By Mark Swain. A nice clearly written guide to professional opporutnities in web design, game development, and television and video.

 

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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.

Computer Game Design Job Board. This site is provided by Gamasutra.com and lists a wide variety of job opportunities from lead design to 3D artist and programming specialists.

Film and Television Job Board: Film, TV, & Commercial Employment Network provides important information and resources for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. It's for beginners as well as seasoned professionals. Information and resources are provided for many areas both behind and in front of the camera.

Entertainment Careers. Net. Job Board. Entertainment jobs and internships listings at Studios, Networks, Production Companies, Record Companies, Radio Stations, VFX, Animation,Broadcasting


PACIFIC NORTHWEST EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITES

EUGENE

Computer Programmer. Entry Level. Degree in CS or IT. HTML, JavaScript, Cold Fusion & Dreamweaver a must. MS Networking experience preferred. Interest in graphic design a plus. Email or fax resume to: Lane Forest Business Development, design@laneforest.com Fax: (541) 461-2427 Location: OR  Date: 11/15/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Grant Writer/ Administrator: Half time position for the Lane County Legal Aid Domestic Violence Clinic. Salary $15,000-$20,000 depending on experience, good benefits. Please submit resume & cover letter to: Hiring Committee, Lane County Legal Aid Service, 376 E. 11th Ave., Eugene, 97401 by Fri., Dec. 5, 2003. EEO Employer Location: OR  Date: 11/15/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Public Information Representative 1 - Assistant Director of Media Relations at University of Oregon in Eugene. Part time position responsible for assisting the director in all media responsibilities with special focus on publicizing UO scientific and research activities. Requires three years experience in gathering information, writing and producing materials, presenting information to the public, and public relations; bachelor's degree in journalism or related field may substitute for up to two years of the general experience. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills; proven ability as a researcher, news writer, and editor; considerable experience in developing media strategies on controversial issues; demonstrated success in placing stories in national, regional and local media; ability to work in fast paced, sometime stressful environment. Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field strongly preferred; familiarity with media planning and implementation and with AP style desired. Salary $14.08-$19.53 per hour for .6 FTE. Application deadline 12/1/03. Application information available: Mail: Human Resources, 5210 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5210 Phone: 541-346-3159, TTY 541-346-0852 Web: http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/ Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity Published in The Oregonian on 11/16

Programmer: Oracle Programmer/ Analyst. Lane County Information Services $20.00 to $27.68 per hour This position will work as a member of a team to develop new computer applications using the most current Oracle technology. The position will focus on new application development for the Health and Human Services, and Youth Services departments. Key knowledge includes Oracle 9i Application Server including Forms Services, JDeveloper, Workflow, and Discoverer. Knowledge of structured design and reusable components is desired, and experience with data warehousing and application system integration is a plus. This an extra-help position with funding expected through June 30, 2005. Funding after this time is anticipated but not guaranteed. Requires a Bachelors degree with major coursework in computer science or a related field, and two years of programming experience that demonstrates an increasing level of software systems expertise. An equivalent combination of experience and training demonstrating the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. To apply, e-mail your resume to scott.byler@co.lane.or.us by Friday, November 14, 2003. For more information contact Scott Byler, 541-682-3682 or scott.byler@co.lane.or.us Location: OR  Date: 11/16/2003
Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

PORTLAND AREA

Customer Service Lead Gillespie Graphics, the largest screen printer in Oregon, is currently recruiting for a top notch Customer Service Lead. This hands-on position will work directly with sales reps and customers to prepare requests for pricing and coordinate projects between the customer and production. The ideal candidate will have at least three years customer service experience in a manufacturing environment and have a true feel on what it means to take care of their customers. A background in graphic design would be helpful. Excellent attention to detail, leadership skills and computer skills including Excel required. To apply, send your resume & cover letter to Gillespie Graphics - CSR, PO Box 1340, Wilsonville, OR 97070 or email to: lyndeeb@ gillespie-graphics.com
Published in The Oregonian on 11/16

Graphic Design/Marketing. Work on all facets of marketing and design. Strong desktop publishing, graphic design and marketing skills needed. Experience in POP, packaging and copywriting beneficial. To apply for either position, please submit an original sample logo for a fictitious product called 'S'Nickers Horse Treats.' NO CLIP ART, PLEASE. Commercial work samples may be submitted. Please submit ALL of the items listed hereafter: resume, cover letter, salary expectations, sample logo and/or commercial examples to Toklat, Attn: Marketing Director, PO Box 488, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 or fax your resume to 503-479-1024 or e-mail to jennifer@toklat.com Published in The Oregonian on 11/16

Graphic Designer. ZRT Laboratory, LLC is a progressive clinical laboratory focusing on hormone testing & disease prevention. We are searching for an experienced Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team. Responsibilities will include: providing graphic sketches, designs & concepts for enhancing our brand & image thru print & the web. Works with various departments to develop communication materials. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 yrs exper in the design field, proven exper developing design concepts, ability to work with various groups as well as individually & a Bachelors Degree or equivalent preferred. Interested candidates pls submit resumes & salary requirements to: krichards@ zrtlab.com or fax to 503-466-1636. We promote a healthy work environment. Published in The Oregonian on 11/16

Help Desk Coordinator Graphic Arts Center, a leading national commercial printing company located in NW Portland is looking for a full time IT Help Desk Coordinator. This position is responsible for help desk call answering and tracking, basic desktop/server support and web site maintenance. Requires excellent customer service skills, minimum of 1 year help desk experience, plus working knowledge in ASP, Java Script, HTML and SQL. Final candidates must successfully complete a drug screen. Send or fax a resume and cover letter or apply in person or online. M-F 8:30-4 (no phone calls please) GRAPHIC ARTS CENTER Attn: Human Resources 2000 NW Wilson St Portland, OR 97209 Fax: 503-224-6012 www.gacnw.com An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Published in The Oregonian on 11/16

Human Resources Assistant RESER'S FINE FOODS We have a great opportunity for an experienced administrative assistant to support our busy HR team. Selected candidate will have at least 3 years experience creating spreadsheets and graphics, streamlining processes, creating newsletters, organizing department workflow, and answering employee questions. Must be proficient in Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Excellent communication skills and detail oriented. Enjoy working independently with minimum direction. HR experience is considered a plus. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Send resumes to CorpHR@resers.com or to Reser's Fine Foods, HR, PO Box 8, Beaverton, OR 97075. Fax: (503) 526-8378. No phone calls please. Published in The Oregonian on 11/09

Marketing Coordinator. WRG Design, Inc. Planners Engineers Landscape ArchitectsSurveyors We are committed professionals creating the communities we live in. Come join our energetic and growing team!! Competitive Salaries Excellent Benefits Pkg. Current Opening: Marketing Coordinator Proficient with Quark, Pagemaker, Corel Draw, Photoshop Excellent oral & writing skills Superior organizational skills Knowledge of database mgmt Web updating knowledge a + Must be able to work in team environment Visit our Website for job req's & to apply on-line: www.wrgd.com 5415 SW Westgate Dr, #100 Portland, OR 97221 Equal Opportunity Employer Published in The Oregonian on 11/16

Web/Graphic Designer Growing equestrian products manufacturer in Lake Oswego -Design and manage our extensive web site, in addition to creating logos, catalogs and more. Knowledge of Flash, digital photography and/or HTML beneficial. Toklat, Attn: Marketing Director, PO Box 488, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 or fax your resume to 503-479-1024 or e-mail to jennifer@toklat.com Published in The Oregonian on 11/16

Writer. A national non-profit organization located in Portland, OR is seeking a creative & organized team player to write for our publications. Postion responsibilities include: writing regular columns & other articles for award-winning patient magazine; supervising content for educational materials; and managing production calendar for communications department. Requirements include: Bachelor's degree w/2+ years direct experience in writing for publication; ability to understand & translate complex subjects to patient audience; and strong project management skills. Please forward a cover letter w/your salary requirements, your resume & 3 writing samples to: HR, National Psoriasis Foundation, 6600 SW 92nd Ave, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97223; Fax 503-245-0626; E-mail hr@psoriasis.org Published in The Oregonian on 11/09

Writer. Formations, an exhibit design/build firm, is seeking an exper interpretive writer/researcher to join our team. For job description/contact info. go to www.formationsinc.com Published in The Oregonian on 11/09

Writer/Editor. Wanted to join a great team at Oregon Business Magazine. Ideal candidate has at least 5 years exp covering news and/or business, excl reporting, writing and editing skills, a good eye for layout and design, a constant stream of great ideas and a passion for Oregon. Magazine exp a plus. Cover letter, resume and clips to: Editor, Oregon Business, 610 SW Broadway, Suite 200, Portland OR 97205 Published in The Oregonian on 11/16

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I'm currently limiting my Newsletter job searching to Oregon and South West Washington. However, for those interested in job positions elsewhere in the Northwest may I recommend 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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