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Thought
for today: "The illiterate of the 21st century will not
be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn,
unlearn, and relearn." Alvin
Toffler |
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December
14 - Vol 2. No. 50
Up
Front Sunday Morning NW:
It is the beginning of Winter break for many of our readers. We
wish all a safe journey home to visit with family and friends over
the holidays.
As
we here in the northern hemisphere approach the shortest day of
the year, it is time to look forward to spring and possible conferences
and events to brighten our spirits. Here are three to consider.
Flashinthecan
is a Canadian educational and inspirational festival dedicated to
supporting and showcasing the Flash community of designers and developers
in Canada. A three day event is now being planned for Toronto, Spring
2004. A subscription newsletter is available for those interested.
Meanwhile,
the 11th Flashforward
Conference and Flash Film Festival will be held in San Francisco
3-5 March, 2004. This is the oldest and largest Flash user conference
in the world. It is designed to share the latest in design, development,
education and inspiration.the conference includes 4 half-day in-depth
Flash workshops, 24 one-hour seminars, 20 Q&A sessions, 17 "Ask
the Experts" sessions and 11 Technology Showcase seminars.
The Flash Film Festival and exhibition area round out the event.
The
3D Festival
2004 in Copenhagen (3-6 May 2004) is Europe’s largest
convention and exhibition for the creative 3D industry involved
in animation, post production, digital visual effects, games, architectural
visualization and design. Featuring three conferences, a host of
exciting events and Europe’s largest exhibition of products
and services for the creative community, 3D Festival 2004 is a professional
symposium for the international 3D industry.
Today's
feature film promotions often include Internet resources of interest
to students of multimedia. The
Lord of The Rings is one web site example. Visit and check out
the digital horse section and learn how the film's animation artists
were able to create an army of virtual horses and warriors. Or,
explore the techniques sound designers used while working on this
film trilogy.
The
Associate Press has publishing a set of interesting facts related
to the "Lord of the Rings". Among them is that over the
7 years it took to produce the trilogy, 180 computer special-effect
artists were employed and that 2,400 behind-the-scenes crew members
were used at the height of production. Also, 3 million feet of film
was shot during the production. By my calculations that is about
569 miles of film stock or about the distance between Seattle and
the Oregon-California border!
Portland
director Gus Van Sant's "Elephant" is now playing in theaters.
Canadian soundscape composer Hildi Westerkamp was approached by
Van Sant's office to use segments from her recorded work. She found
the process of negotiating music rights a unique experience. I hope
to write about her experiences in a future newsletter.
Women
are under represented in the media industry. One organization to
help create a sense of community for professionals is the Women
In Animation International. It is a professional, non-profit
organization established in 1994 to "foster the dignity, concerns
and advancement of women who are involved in any and all aspects
of the art and industry of animation."
The
Webby Awards
is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences,
and is the leading international honor for achievement in technology,
creativity and individual achievement. The Academy is now accepting
entries for the 8th Annual Webby Awards. Final deadline is December
19, 2003.
DOXA
has announced that submissions for Vancouver's 2004 documentary
film festival are now being accepted. The deadline for submissions
is January 15th, and the festival will be held from May 25-30, 2004.
You can download a print-friendly version of the entry form at the
DOXA web site.
Today's
fun web page is Mr.
Picassohead.This clever site facilitates your becoming a Cubist
painter where you create a work by moving facial parts -- eyes,
hair, lips, ears, noses -- onto a canvas in the same fashion as
snapping plastic parts onto a Mr. Potatohead doll. You can also
colorize, rotate, and change the sizes of your image elements. You
can save your masterpiece in the gallery, and email a link to your
friends. You can also browse the gallery, which has close to 40,000
paintings in it at present.
GF
(newsletter@proscenia.net)
Web
site header and icons by: Clandestino
Productions
Photo
of Eugene: by Ache Hernandez
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Directory: The
Proscenia Newsletter offers a listing of services by subscribers.
If you would like to include your web site please contact the editor
at newsletter@proscenia.net.
Anthrotechnics.com,
Eugene. Human-oriented interface design, web development, and interactive
mixed media performance solutions. Ben Beekman and Micky Hulse,
Designers.
ATGpro.Com,
Eugene. Aaron Thomas Graham, Media Developer. Mr. Graham is currently
a Graphic Designer with Monaco Coach 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.
Ideascape,
Inc.
Portland. Doug Freeman is an award-winning scriptwriter and producer
for video, broadcast, film and multimedia. He works with government,
commercial and non-profit clients nationwide on technical and non-technical
productions.
Equilibrium
Designs. Portland. Manuel Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez is a professional
web designer with clients in the Eugene area. He is also completing
a degree in animation at the Portland Art Institute.
Notaphaze.com.
Eugene Josh Taylor provides web design, animation, audio, digital
art, illustration, photography and video services.
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:Adding Audio To A Web Page |
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).
This
collection covers the topic of adding sound to web pages. We begin
with basic techniques and then explore the use of streaming software
and technology.
Basics:
Embedding Sound Files in Web Pages
Adding
a Background Sound to Your Web Page.This page also explores
the very basics of adding background sound to a web page using the
<BGSOUND> tag, the <EMBED> tag, or the <META>
tag. There are advantages and disadvantages to each technique.
Adding
sound to your web page.This is a nicely written and illustrated
page that explains sound and midi formats for web pages.
Bringing
Sound into Your Web Pages. A tutorial that discusses hardware,
software, copying and linking sound files, and making sound files
automatically play. Three of the more common sound files for web
pages are .wav, .mid or .midi, and au. One advantage to using a
midi file is that midi files are much smaller and therefore it takes
less time to download them. Midi files can only contain background
(instrumental) music. Both au. files and .wav can contain any type
of sounds (eg., vocal, background).
Hear
Ye, Hear Ye A three part series on integrating audio with web pages.
This is a more in-depth discussion about sound, sound editing programs,
and the integration of audio into web page design. Web audio is
moving past the lunatic fringe into the mainstream, with technologies
such as Real Audio, which lets folks broadcast and receive talk
shows, concerts, and recorded music over the Internet. Emerging
audio file format standards such as MP3 catch headlines as folks
prepare to use these resources on the Internet.
So
You Want To Add Sound? Putting It On Your Page.This site gets
you prepared to record a message, record something, and then prepare
everything and upload it to your hosting service. Then add the code
to your page to get it running.
Tips,
Tricks, How-To, and Beyond: Adding sound into a web page.This
tutorial was written in 1998 and focuses on the very basics of inserting
sound into a web page. It explores the use of two tags for adding
sound to your document, the <BGSOUND> tag <EMBED> tag.
The
<BGSOUND> play the background sound from your page. That is
when visitor visit your page, the sound will automatically play.
The <EMBED> tag is slightly different, you can use its attribute
to select playing sound when the page is loaded or give the users
an option to click whether they would like to hear the sound.
Advanced
Techniques: Streaming, Flash, and Dreamweaver
Adding
Streaming Audio Files. Streaming media, such as RealAudio sound
files are a great way to enhance to your Web site, but there are
some specific items that are required in order to put them up and
have them work correctly a.) server software that supports streaming
media, and b.)file types that can be streamed.
Adding
Professional Audio to Your Site.Just about
anyone, for as little as $10.00 per month depending on the file
size and bandwidth usage, can create, upload and link streaming
audio. It truly is as simple as uploading your media file and linking
it to your site. Anyone with an audio sound card and microphone
can create their own professional audio. This site explains how.
Getting
Started with Flash. A selection of tutorials and demonstrations
related to the use of flash sound. A comprehensive site for those
familiar with Flash.
Flash
Sound Tutorials. This site includes the following tutorials:
Beginner (3 files to view)
Getting started with Flash for interactive audio
Advanced (13 files to view)
Advanced techniques for interactive Flash Audio
FLA files (0 files to view)
Raw .FLA files that can be used as examples of how to do interactive
Flash Audio
FlashSound API (10 files to view)
Using
Flash to add sound to a Web page. "The tutorials in this
series use both Flash and Dreamweaver to add audio to a Web page.
They each use one kind of audio, MP3 (Motion Picture Experts Group
Audio), which is embedded in a SWF file in Flash and then played
or controlled in Dreamweaver. Other audio formats (such as WAV for
Windows or AIFF for Macintosh) can also be added to the SWF file.
Sound files, which come in a variety of formats, are handled differently
and inconsistently by different browsers and on different computers.
For some measure of predictability and control, users can bring
audio into Dreamweaver by first inserting it into a SWF file (created
by Macromedia Flash). The SWF file will be played with the Flash
plug-in, which comes with most browsers. Flash is a streaming technology,
so audio files can start playing even before the entire file has
been completely downloaded."
General
Interest:
Audio
Tutorials. Provides links to hundreds of tutorial sites covering
most aspects of web based and interactive audio.
The
Interactive Audio Special Interest Group.
(IA-SIG) exists to allow developers of audio software, hardware,
and content to freely exchange ideas about "interactive audio".
The goal of the group is to improve the performance of interactive
applications by influencing hardware and software design, as well
as leveraging the combined skills of the audio community to make
better tools.
The
WebDeveloper.com Secret Guide to RealAudio.
Provides insight into the use of RealAudio and the possibilities
of integrating it into web site design.
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DISCUSSION:HI-DEFINITION
TV IS HERE |
On
September 20, 1952, at 4:30pm, Portland station KPTV aired its first
telecast. My family was ready in that we had purchased a 17-inch
black and white TV set in anticipation of this new medium. What
a change television brought to our home. The living room was rearranged
so everyone had a good view of the TV screen and the radio to which
we had listened nightly became increasing unused.
Color television would be a few years off. But we had purchased
a TV set that could be adapted to color when it became available.
It was thought at the time, that the
CBS color system would be the future.Our set was designed to
be switched to color when it became available. However, a competitive
system developed by RCA won the early color wars and we were left
without color set for a number of years.
I
saw my first color television set in a Seattle store window the
year color broadcasting began in 1954. It was just an amazing experience
as was my first viewing of black and white TV. Sets were expensive
and it would not be until the the middle 1960's that my parents
purchased their first color set.
Today,
we have yet another opportunity to experience a new revolution in
the delivery and viewing of Television. The US Government has mandated
that High Definition television be in place by the year 2007. Currently,
as with the introduction of color, there are limited programs being
broadcast for viewing. As with early color, High Definition TV sets
are expensive to purchase. However, as with color, as more programs
are produced in High Definition, and more sets are produced, the
cost of switching from the analog TV of today to the digital High
Definition TV of tomorrow will quickly take place.
High
Definition Television uses advanced digital technology rather than
analog for the broadcasting of television material. A HDTV image
contains five time more information than that of a standard TV and
includes CD-quality sound.
The
shape of the TV image has changed with the introduction of HDTV.
The current system has a screen ratio of 4:3. The new HDTV screen
ratio is 16:9. It is big, wide, and accommodating of most any adventure
film produced today.
The
HDTV set is capable of displaying 1080i or 730p resolution. The
1080i stands for resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and the little 'i'
means that the video is being interlaced.The 720p stands for resolution
of 1280x720 pixels and the 'p' means that the video is in progressive
format. What you see is a brilliantly clear image with the finest
of details
made visible.
There
are basically three types of viewing screens used today. There is
the currently used CRT (cathode ray tube). These tubes are most
frequently used in the rear screen projection sets now available
for HDTV with a 60 inch model.
The
LCD screen uses the same technology as that in a notebook computer
screen and can be very thin. The largest LCD screen now available
produces an image bright enough to be viewed in a lighted room.
The
plasma screen is the dream of many who hang it on the wall as if
a piece of art. A 60 inch screen is expensive but fills that vision
of a painting size TV screen.
In
addition to a HDTV screen you need a receiver. These vary in cost.
An additional decoder is needed if you are on a cable system and
most services will lease a combination of receiver and decoder as
part of a digital package.
The
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ordered broadcasters
to phase out analog programming and replace it with HDTV digital
by January 1, 2007. Analog broadcasting may remain in some areas
if less that 85 percent of viewers have digital receivers.So, for
most of us, three years from now we may have to replace our current
television sets.
We
will see many changes in television broadcasting between now and
the end of the decade. Media production will also change. We who
produce video will need to replace our cameras and editing equipment
as the move to HDTV makes our current tools obsolete. Already, there
is at least one prosumer
HDTV camera on the market and more will follow.For more information
see How
Stuff Works: HDTV.
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FEATURED
SCHOOL: School of Film and Television at Chapman |
The
School of Film and Television at Chapman University,in Orange,
California, is founded on "... a singular commitment to helping
today's creative young people find and bring to the screen the stories
that have meaning in their lives."
We
do this in an environment built on collaboration: the foundation
of success in the creative arts of film and television. Although
it's technically possible for one person to make a film today, the
best creative work is a team effort. So we are committed to
helping our students learn to work with other creative people to
draw upon each individual's strengths.
At
Chapman, we believe there are three key components to learning how
to make great films: students need to watch films, make films, and
talk about films. Watching films means learning the history
of film language. It means learning how images communicate.
Making films is, of course, what everyone expects to do when they
come to film school. And talking about films? Well,
we bring major Hollywood artists to campus to talk to students about
what they do. We give you the opportunity to do all of these
things and encourage you to take advantage of every opportunity."
Text
and Image Source: The
School of Film and Television at Chapman University web site.
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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.
Download
Accelerator Plus 7
[Windows Operating System] This latest version of Download Accelerator
will be most welcomed by those individuals who may have become frustrated
by long download times for various files, whether they be audio,
video, or large pdf attachments. Some of the new features in this
latest version include a preview pane for previewing downloads of
music and video files, an advanced management system for tracking
downloads, and a built-in media center for convenient organization
of all types of media files. The website for the program is quite
helpful, as it contains even more information about the program
and a place to send feedback. This latest version of Download Accelerator
is compatible with all systems running Windows 95 and higher. [KMG]
Nisus
Thesaurus 1.0.3
[Macintosh Operating System] While many applications feature a dictionary,
this latest application will come in handy for those who have been
searching for a quality thesaurus to add to their bevy of computer
tools. Nisus Thesaurus can be used in any services enabled application
and it contains over 120,000 words and a built-in glossary. Even
better is the fact that when users look for any given word, the
Nisus Thesaurus will show related words in six different categories.
This application is compatible with all systems running Mac OS X.
[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.
BARRIERS
TO WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY. Ilene H. Lang says that "the
barriers and demands of the high-tech industry are very similar
to those of traditional industries. What is surprising is that in
an industry that thinks of itself as a meritocracy, women and men
both perceive a lack of acceptance of women. " Lang is president
of Catalyst, a non-profit organization aimed at the advancement
of women in business. A new report by that organizations urges companies
to address the barriers to advancement by including women in career
development programs, providing opportunities for interacting with
other successful women, and fostering more flexibility. (San Jose
Mercury News 12 Nov 2003) http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/7241970.htm
SUMMIT
PARTICIPANTS FACE 500-FOOT-HIGH VIRTUAL BILLBOARD. Participants
at this week's World Summit on the Information Society will be greeted
by a 500-foot-high laser-light display that will beam thousands
of SMS messages onto a wall of water formed by the shooting jets
of Lake Geneva's Jet d'Eau, the world's tallest fountain. Internet
users will be able to post their messages almost instantly onto
the fountain display, or onto the northern façade of the
U.N. building in New York, a mountain face in Rio de Janiero, or
the front of a Bombay skyscraper. It's all part of the Helloworld
Project, the brainchild of Swiss Web designer Johannes Gees, and
is similar to a smaller version he debuted at the 2001 World Economic
Forum in Davos. "The idea is to use the media to allow people
to get their message across to powerful people," says Gees.
"With this project's intervention into public space, I give
people who don't have money the power to be present in a big, visible
way." Requests from governments to edit the messages have been
refused, although Gees says his 12 multilingual editors will screen
out messages with personal insults, commercial content, racism or
sexism. He's also discouraging people from sending "Hi, Mom!"-type
messages. (Wired.com 8 Dec 2003)
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,61103,00.html?tw=wn_tophead_3
TECHNOLOGY
FOR THE WORLD: 'SHOW US THE MONEY'
Delegates to a three-day U.N. summit on the Information Society
want to get the Internet, telephones and other communications to
at least half the world's inhabitants by 2015, but one skeptical
Kenyan aid worker says, "There have been many initiatives,
summits, declarations, very many commitments on text that have yet
to be actualized. They need to put down money." One conference
organizer estimates that it will take more than $6billion to extend
phones and the Internet to all corners of the world. A U.S. aid
agency, the Overseas Private Investment Corp., pledged $400 million
in loans and loan guarantees for U.S. companies that invest overseas
in yet-to-be-determined digital divide projects. The European Union
has indicates it will give additional funds, but isn't ready to
commit or to say how much. (AP/Washington Post 11 Dec 2003)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57328-2003Dec11.html
SKULL
PHONES Two Japanese cell phone companies are making handsets
that send vibrationsthrough the human skull to relay sound. One
is the Sanyo TS41, which works as a regular cell phone when the
folding handset is opened, but can also be placed next to the user's
face, allowing tiny vibrations from the phone to travel through
bones in the face to the ear. Another new handset of this kind comes
from NTT DoCoMo, which takes the form of a wristband with a microphone
and earphone in it. Vibrations sent to the ear are converted by
the brain into sound. (AP/USA Today 12 Dec 2003)
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2003-12-12-sanyo-vibephone
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PC
USERS SEEK SOUNDS OF SILENCE.
A small but growing niche market is developing for very quiet PCs,
fueled by consumers who are fed up with the noise pollution caused
by ever-louder fans cooling ever-more-powerful computer components.
"Progressively, PCs have been getting louder and louder over
the years," says business owner Paul Holstein, who recently
switched all his company's computers over to quiet models. "I
just snapped. If you can hear the PC through your walls from the
bedroom, you've got a problem." Holstein checked with Endpcnoise.com,
which specializes in building nearly silent PCs. Other companies
offering very quiet PCs include Tranquil PC in the UK and SilentPC
in the Netherlands. And while mainstream PC makers such as Dell
and Hewlett-Packard market some PCs as quieter than others, a lot
of Endpcnoise's business comes from retrofitting those models with
noise-stifling accessories. Through the use of a specially designed
quiet power unit and a slower-spinning CPU fan, combined with a
larger PC case made of insulated material and specially designed
cables to maximize airflow, very quiet PCs can achieve noise levels
as low as 25 or 26 decibels (a human's lowest hearing threshold
is generally thought to be about 20 decibels while a quiet bedroom
clocks in at about 30 Db). (Reuters/CNN.com 10 Nov 2003)
http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/11/10/silent.pc.reut/index.html
SIGN
OF THE TIMES. Jennicam -- that edgy, avant garde Web site
that provided a 24-hour peek into the life of one-time DC resident
Jennifer Ringley -- is folding up shop a the end of this year. Although
Ringley hasn't divulged why she's shutting off the cameras, online
payment service PayPal could be the culprit. Ringley charges $15
a year to tune in, and PayPal recently closed her account, citing
a company ban on "the sale of items for mature audiences"
(viewers were occasionally able to catch Ringley in the buff as
she went about her daily routine). One long-time Jennicam fan expressed
regret at the site's demise: "In a sense I'd like to have maintained
the surveillance for the rest of her lifeas a sociological experiment
and a life-narrative art project." At her peak, Ringley claimed
an average 100 million visitors per week. Maybe they all just found
something better to do. (Washington Post 7 Dec 2003)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40647-2003Dec6.html
APOLOGY
TO HAITIANS FROM MAKERS OF GRAND THEFT AUTO.
The video game company that makes Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, which
features dialogue urging players to "kill all the Haitians,"
has apologized to the Haitian community and promised to delete the
offensive dialogue from new copies of the game. (New York Times
10 Dec 2003) http://partners.nytimes.com/2003/12/10/nyregion/10HAIT.html
THE
NEW ECONOMY IS BACK -- BUT NOT THE JOBS. The latest economic
indicators -- rising productivity, fewer jobs -- could signal a
vindication for all those IT managers who spent big bucks on technology
improvements in the last decade, says Fortune columnist David Kirkpatrick:
"We may be entering the second great technology boom. The first
one, of the late '90s, was a boom in expectations, which pushed
up stock valuations and investor enthusiasm in the belief that the
new technologies born of the Internet would fundamentally transform
the economyContrary to what over-eager investors thought in the
'90s, the users of the technology, not the producers, will be the
bigger beneficiaries." Comparing today's corporate processes
with those existing the last time the U.S. emerged from a recession,
there are striking differences. Today, most large manufacturers
have built a significant, sophisticated enterprise resource planning
(ERP) infrastructure to automate the supply chain and provide real-time
data on inventory and profits. E-commerce is now routine -- both
for manufacturing giants and for consumers. Communication among
workers both within corporations and between companies is now automated
via e-mail and Web portals, speeding the implementation of corporate
edicts and the fulfillment of business orders. Meanwhile the casualty
of all this efficiency has been jobs -- about 2 million eliminated
in the last two years in the U.S. as companies streamline processes
and outsource functions to overseas workers. And that's not likely
to change, says Kirkpatrick, who warns, "To keep your job in
this new world, you'd better be doing something that benefits from
a digitized economy." (Fortune.com 4 Dec 2003) http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/12/04/fortune.ff.real.boom/index.html
CONGRESS
PASSES ANTI-SPAM BILL.
Congress has passed anti-spam legislation that would supplant tougher
anti-spam laws already passed in some states. The bill encourages
the Federal Trade Commission to create a do-not-spam list of e-mail
addresses and includes penalties for spammers of up to five years
in prison. The legislation would prohibit senders of unsolicited
commercial e-mail from disguising their identities by using a false
return address or misleading subject line, and would require them
to let recipients say they do not want future mass mailings. (Los
Angeles Times 9 Dec 2003) http://www.latimes.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.
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.
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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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JOB
BOARDS. Click and go directly to a listing of jobs - no need
for searching.
Animation
Job Board: Animation
World Network. This site provides continuiously updated listings
of international jobs in the field of animation. Check it out.
Computer
Game Design Job Board. This site is
provided by Gamasutra.com and lists a wide variety of job opportunities
from lead design to 3D artist and programming specialists.
Film
and Television Job Board:
Film, TV, & Commercial Employment Network provides important
information and resources for individuals interested in pursuing
a career in the entertainment industry. It's for beginners as well
as seasoned professionals. Information and resources are provided
for many areas both behind and in front of the camera.
Entertainment
Careers. Net. Job Board. Entertainment jobs and internships
listings at Studios, Networks, Production Companies, Record Companies,
Radio Stations, VFX, Animation,Broadcasting
EUGENE
Computer
Aided Design Instructor. Knowledge of SolidWorks preferred.
Teach 12-18 year olds in our nonprofit education programs. Part
or full time. Send resume to: Center for Appropriate Transport,
455 W. 1st Ave, Eugene, OR 97401. Location: OR Date: 12/14/2003
Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Computer
Information Technology Consultant 1. UO Educational &
Community Supports. Responsible for providing computer support to
faculty and staff. Requires knowledge and skills of technology and
information systems as generally obtained through an associate's
degree in information systems, or related fields, or similar certified
course work in applicable fields of study and at least one year
of related work experience; at least 3 years experience involving
both network and staff technical support; demonstrated knowledge
of and experience with Windows server and desktop operating system
software, Office applications, and computer troubleshooting and
maintenance; good verbal, written and interpersonal communication
skills. Salary $1947 - $2895 monthly. Application and supplemental
questionnaire available at Human Resources, 463 Oregon Hall (corner
of 13th and Agate), on the web at: http://jobs.uoregon.edu.
Phone 346-3159, TTY 346-0852 Application deadline 1/5/04. AA/EO/ADA
institution committed to cultural diversity.Location: OR Date:
12/14/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Information
Systems Management. Full-time position, Eugene, OR. Oregon
Research Institute, a nationally recognized non-profit, behavior
sciences research center seeks a self-starter with excellent interpersonal
skills, who can apply innovative technological strategies and sound
business principles in support of organizational mission and goals.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Executive Director
and participate in the administrative management team. The position
acts as the organization's IT Manager and is responsible for long-range
technology planning, including new and upgraded systems on all platforms
to maximize user productivity. The individual will demonstrate competencies
in planning, facilitation of decision-making, budgeting, personnel
management, and day-to-day computer operational support in a multiple
platform academic environment. The individual is expected to possess
excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. Expertise in
systems operations and networking. The successful candidate will
have BA in computer science or data processing, and 6 years of experience
in management including demonstrated skills in successfully supervising
department personnel or equivalent. For application and full job
description: Oregon research Institute, 1715 Franklin Blvd., Eugene,
OR 97403. Fax (541) 484-1108; Web Page for info about ORI and full
job description:http://www.ori.org/employment.html
Deadline: NOON 12/29/03. EEO Location: OR Date: 12/14/2003
Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Internet
Technical Support 40 Hours per week Computer skills with
Macintosh, Windows & Linux desired; Internet background; strong
troubleshooting skills. Specific background in Technical Support
a plus. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Must be capable
of physical demands of the job, including keyboard operation &
use of telephone &headset unit. Must have excellent customer
service & communications skills, the ability to help customers
via telephone & have a team-player attitude. CLOSE DATE: Fri.
Jan 2nd, 2004 Send Resume to: CMC.NET, c/o Manager, PO Box 71607,
Eugene, OR 97401. Or Email ASCII format resume to jobs@cmc.net
No Phone Inquiries Drug screening is a Pre-Employment requirement.
Chambers Communications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location: OR Date: 12/14/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene
Videographer
- Seeking news photographer to create audio and video stories in
the field and finalize the editing process for local NBC affiliate.
Prefer prior experience as tv photographer/reporter. College degree
preferred. Submit resume to Human Resources, KMTR-TV, 3825 International
Court, Springfield, OR 97477 prior to 12/24/03. No phone calls.
EOE. Location: OR Date: 12/14/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
PORTLAND
AREA
Business
Development/Marketing. firm needs organized, articulate
& motivated prof w/ stong communication & Desk- top skills
to write proposals & coord w-A/E firms. A resume to: murase@murase.com
Published in The Oregonian on 12/14
Computer
Programmers. Minimum 2 yrs of experience with Sybase and
Powerbuilder. Also looking for individuals with Visual Basic and
SQL Server.Oracle Programmer Experience with 9I, Portal Technology,
Access and Web DesignIT Project Management Minimum 3 years experience
in project management. Experience with Access, VB, .NET, application
development & client servers. People with Disabilities highly
encouraged to apply!If interested, please fax resume immediately
to Brandy at 503-361-8590 or email: brandy@galtfoundation.org
Published in The Oregonian on 12/14
Desktop
Publishing. Desire versatility? This job has it! Answer
telephone, file, take orders, and assemble glass rod sample packs.
This individual must also be familiar with the world of desktop
publishing. Take digital photos, create articles, and promotional
material. Familiarity with PC based Photoshop and colored borosilicate
glass a plus. Medical/dental coverage and vacation program provided
after 3 months. Send resume to: Northstar Glassworks, Inc., PO Box
230488, Tigard, OR 97281-0488, fax 503-670-0978. Published in The
Oregonian on 12/14
Editor Managing Editor.At OSF we believe that diverse ideas, cultures
and traditions reflect the broad diversity of the nation and enrich
our insights into the work we present on stage. We are committed
to diversity in all areas of our work, including play selection,
casting, marketing and public relation efforts, education programs,
strategic recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition
of the Board of Directors. We are seeking a team-oriented manager
to oversee our publications department. The ideal candidate must
have 5+ years of experience managing, writing, and editing a broad
range of publications, as well as supervising editors and proofreaders,
and coordinating the work of graphic designers, photographers, and
printers. She or he will also possess a broad-based understanding
of theatre. Each year OSF presents a nine-month season of 11 plays
in three theatres, plus numerous ancillary activities. We offer
competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. To respond,
send a cover letter, resume, and samples of published work by Dec.
31, 2003, to Janeen Olsen, Director of Marketing and Communications,
OSF, PO Box 158, Ashland, OR 97520, or email: Janeeno@osfashland.org
Published in The Oregonian on 12/14
Digital
Prepress Manager.
Requires exp in mgt, motivation, and development of work flows in
a high volume fast paced environment. Must be fluent with Pagemaker
in Design, Photoshop, and other standard DTP graphics software.
Must be willing to work swing shift. Email resumes jobs@printserve.com
or Fax 503-620-9793 Published in The Oregonian on 12/12
Graphics.
Ivey Imaging seeking Project Managers for day & swing shifts.
Must be energetic, self motivated, able to work independently or
with a team and possess good decision making skills. Responsible
for coordinating, organizing & overseeing multiple projects
through all phases of production. Min 2-4 yrs exp coordinating client
projects in following: Prepress, large format, display, photo. Skilled
in Microsoft Office, Quark, Illustrator, & Photoshop. Typing,
excellent verbal, written & interpersonal skills a must. Able
to work OT and wknds as needed. Rich compensation pkg. Fax resume
to Kaci Freeman 503-228-1831 Equal Opportunity Employer Published
in The Oregonian on 12/14
Graphic
Design. Michaels of Oregon needs an enthusiastic team player
to design collateral, packaging and point of purchase materials.
Qualified candidates will have a solid background in designing creative,
sales-winning marketing pieces. Good layout techniques, ability
to graphically illustrate concepts and pre-press experience are
essential. Must have Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop, and web design
skills. Michaels of Oregon provides a competitive salary and benefits
package. If you are ready to join a winning team, please submit
cover letter and resume, including salary history, and two samples
of artwork to HumanResources@michaels-oregon.com
by Dec. 21. Equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Published
in The Oregonian on 12/14
Graphic
Design/Advertising. Twin County Credit Union is seeking
an advertising and graphic design professional to fill a newly created
FT position on our Marketing team.Reporting directly to the Marketing
Manager, this specialist supports all of our marketing and member
communication endeavors through advertising design and production.
The Advertising and Communications Specialist works closely with
other staff members to provide marketing collateral that will encourage
new memberships and new account relationships with existing members.
Helps develop a consistent look in our facili- ties, through direct
mail and other advertising mediums and through special promotions
at schools and Preferred Partner businesses.Candidates must have
verifiable experience writing and designing marketing materials
including brochures, statement inserts and other printed items.
Must also have ability to maintain and enhance effectiveness of
in-facility displays and collateral marketing materials. Should
have familiarity with multi-media and web de- sign, and be able
to work closely with IT staff to ensure effectiveness of electronic
media. Physical demands include ability to operate a motor vehicle,
lift and carry materials, and to climb ladders to assist with placement
of banners, etc. Preferred qualifications include a four-year degree
in Marketing or Graphic Design or an equivalent combination of education,
experience and training. Twin County Credit Union offers a competitive
salary and an excellent benefit package. You may obtain an application
form at any TCCU location or download an application from our website
tccu.com. Mail completed applications to: HR Manager, PO Box 718,
Olympia, WA 98507. Fax 360-352-2660. Published in The Oregonian
on 12/14
Graphic
Designer. NEW SEASONS MARKET Join us for the ultimate grocery
store experience! We are a friendly, fun workplace and are known
for legendary quality and customer service. We offer a positive
work environment and great benefits. Seeking graphic designer to
assist with print production, development of marketing materials
and store signage, and maintenance of company brand and identity.
Experience in natural foods and/or retail environments helpful.
Must have 2 years graphic design experience or equivalent education.
Successful candidate will be: a proactive problem solver able to
meet regular deadlines strong & positive communicator comfortable
in a team environ Required exp working with: Adobe Photoshop Adobe
Illustrator QuarkXPress or InDesign Adobe Acrobat Send resume &
completed application by 12/27/03: New Seasons Market Attn: Creative
Services Mgr 5320 NE 33rd Avenue Portland, OR 97211 Application
available for download at: www.newseasonsmarket.com
Published in The Oregonian on 12/14
Graphic
Designer - Interactive Artist. We are looking for a talented
Graphic Designer / Interactive Artist to join Pop Art’s Creative
Team. He/she should possess proven design abilities (3+ years agency
experience recommended). The ability to comprehend strategic directives
and conceptualize visual solutions that communicate clients’
messaging is a large part of the Designers life. Carrying a design
forward through implementation and execution are the other responsibilities
of a Graphic Designer. Visit Pop
Art for more information about our company.
Graphic
Production. Experience in the production of tradeshow graphics
using large format inkjet printers, pressure sensitive and thermal
laminators. The cutting and application of vinyl materials and experience
using Illustrator, PhotoShop, Freehand, Onyx.Send cover letter,
resume and salary history to: PPI HR/Graphic Production 11601 SE
Foster Road Portland, OR 97266 Equal Opportunity Employer Published
in The Oregonian on 12/14Pringting Digital Prepress Manager. Requires
exp in mgt, motivation, and development of work flows in a high
volume fast paced environment. Must be fluent with Pagemaker in
Design, Photoshop, and other standard DTP graphics software. Must
be willing to work swing shift. Email resumes jobs@printserve.com
or Fax 503-620-9793 Published in The Oregonian on 12/14
Printing
Pre-Press in MacIntosh environment. Quark Express &
PhotoShop a must. Illustrator a Plus. Exper w/web design helpful.
2 yrs exper. Good typing skills, reliable, flexible. Mon thru Fri,
some Saturdays. PT to start. FAX resume & references to: 503-408-9593
or E-mail to: portland@fsbo.net Published in The Oregonian on 12/14Software
Developers. Rentrak Corporation is an International technology leader
in the video industry with headquarters in Portland. We're looking
for talented Software Development Project Coordinator to add to
our team. We are open source friendly, use test-first development,
and practice pair programming. The successful candidate must have
Project Management or equivalent experience in software development
and strong communication/organization skills. Experience with Unix/Linux,
relational databases, and webbased development is a plus. Please
send your resume to 7700 NE Ambassador Pl, Portland, OR 97220 Attn:
H.R./P. Coord. You may also fax your information to 503/282-9017
or email at JSH@rentrak.com.
No phone calls please. Equal Employment Oppotunity/Affirmative Action
Published in The Oregonian on 12/14
NORTHWEST
I'm
currently limiting Newsletter job searching to Oregon and South
West Washington. However, for those interested in positions elsewhere
in the Northwest may I recommend the following:
America's
Job Bank.Provides a simple search engine that generates
a number of NorthWest jobs. Try, for example, typing in Seattle
and using as a keyword photoshop, graphics, web design, or video.
Be sure to select the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Media category.
Sakson
and Taylor. Most media jobs in the Seattle area seem to
be promoted through Sakson and Taylor a Seattle based employment
service that specializes in technical communication. The organization
fills positions in animation, graphics, media, instructional design,
writing and other areas. This seems to be a central connection to
the media production opportunities in the Seattle area.
Seattle
Times.
Seattle area jobs not listed with Sakson and Tayler will be found
in the Seattle Times online employment service.
Career
Click .COM. This online service allows you to search
individual, regional, or national Canadian newspapers for job positions.
Remember that Canada has tight employment restrictions for non residents.
Vancouver
Sun . The Vancouver Sun provides an online employment
section that lists jobs in that great city of the North. These same
jobs can be found on Career Click. Com listed aboved.
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Resources:
We
provide the following resources on our web site as a service to
the media community. Please let us know of additional information
so that we can keep these pages active and up-to-date.
- Discussions.
Beginning with the January, 2003, issue of this Newsletter we
added a discussion section to encourage readers to explore a variety
of issues related to working in multimedia. Here is an archive
of those discussion topics.
- Eugene
Media Production Studios. Proscenia Interactive is located
in Eugene, Oregon. We have listed other production activity within
the city for benefit of local students and others interested in
media development within this region.
- Image
Search and Database.Online resources provide a great library
of references images often needed when drawing. This page has
numerous image search engines as well as links to library collections.
Note that most of the images you find are copyrighted and should
only be used for reference.
- Informational
Resources. This page has been contributed by multimedia instructor
Todd Kesterson at the University
of Oregon. It provides links to informational resource for
students and others interested in multimedia and communication.
- Job
Search Resources for Careers In Multimedia. A special collection
of search engines related to media and communication careers.
Search for jobs around the world.
- Oregon
Media Associations.This page identifies current professional
organizations within the state involved in media communications
and production. Many offer membership opportunities through which
individuals can begin their professional networking.
- Random
Links. Each week the Proscenia Newsletter features collections
of links related to multimedia. This is an archive collection
of the Random Links column.
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