The New Media Center is much more than just a place to edit video. You can edit images, work on motion graphics, write songs and create 3D models and that’s just for starters. Come see us on the lower level of the university library to learn more about what you can do in the New […]
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WONK TV Ad Stars AU Talent
American University, “All The Wonks Are Talking” from American University on Vimeo. Some or all of the sound effects used in this ad came from Media Services’ sound effects collections. You see her in a bus shelter, juggling a landline, cell, iPad, and digital camera — the Connected WONK. There he is in the metro […]
Continue readingLearn how to do an Earth zoom in After Effects
This 23 minute video tutorial from Video Copilot teaches you how to do an Earth zoom from San Francisco all the way out to space. Check it out here.
Continue readingNew Media Center Software Training Sessions this week
The New Media Center is located on the lower level of the library past the Technology Services desk, next to Media Services. The NMC conducts open workshops on a variety of topics related to multimedia production. These 20 to 30 minute sessions are open to all AU faculty, staff and students with all levels of […]
Continue readingThis Just In: More scary movies!!
That’s right, just yesterday a few more spooky films were added to the Home Use Collection. Take one home this weekend. Also, don’t forget about the most recent entry about scary movies, which also links to other films that will be perfect to check out this Halloween weekend. Beetle Juice – HU DVD 9030 Masters […]
Continue readingTake art from Illustrator and make it 3D in Cinema 4D
This is a video tutorial on taking vector art and importing it into Cinema 4D to create a 3D object that can be animated, textured, and manipulated in 3D space. In this tutorial, written by David from filmmakingcentral.com he shows you exactly how to do this. Read the step by step tutorial and watch the […]
Continue readingExport workflow for faster and better web videos
Thanks to one of our NMC Consultants, this exporting trick is becoming a popular trend in the New Media Center. Instead of trying to convert to a web version within Final Cut (any version), it’s actually faster to export a file at current settings, then convert that single file to the web version using mpeg […]
Continue readingDomestic Violence Awareness Month Film Screening: Sin by Silence – Thursday, October 27, 7pm, Kreeger G01
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Film Screening: Sin by SilenceThursday, October 27, 7:00 p.m., Kreeger G01This October American University is observing National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. College students experience dating violence at staggering rates and face unique obstacles in accessing services to escape an abusive relationship. Join us for a film viewing of the incredible documentary […]
Continue readingScience in Society Film and Discussion Thursday, Oct 27, 7-10 p.m., Wechsler Theater
Science in Society Film and DiscussionThursday, October 27, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., Wechsler TheaterJoin SOC professor Matthew Nisbet and University of Manchester (UK) scholar David Kirby as they discuss the role of scientists as Hollywood consultants on blockbuster movies ranging from Jurassic Park to A Beautiful Mind. Following the hour-long discussion with Kirby, there will […]
Continue readingCritics: Filmmakers, celebrities create market for exotic animals
Check out this guest blog post, which ran earlier this week in Washington Post’s College Inc. It’s about the unfortunate incident which occurred earlier this week in Ohio and it mentions two AU affiliates. On Tuesday, the owner of a private exotic animal preserve released his captive beasts, then killed himself. Ohio law enforcement officers […]
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