Month: April 2012

FILMS ON DEMAND- New Titles by Subject ~ Two for one Friday

10,000 educational programs available for instant viewing online by AU students and faculty.Films-On-Demand is a state-of-the-art streaming video platform that makes it easy to incorporate educational programs from Films Media Group (FMG) into content management systems, online lesson plans, and distance learning courseware. FMG has been adding about 600 new titles per year. Nearly every … Continue reading “FILMS ON DEMAND- New Titles by Subject ~ Two for one Friday”

10,000 educational programs available for instant viewing online by AU students and faculty.
Films-On-Demand is a state-of-the-art streaming video platform that makes it easy to incorporate educational programs from Films Media Group (FMG) into content management systems, online lesson plans, and distance learning courseware. FMG has been adding about 600 new titles per year. Nearly every FMG title available on the Films.com website can be accessed instantly.
part 3 Art & Architecture,  part 4 Communication
Action: How to Take Stunning Photos
Subject: Art & Architecture
Animals: How to Take Stunning Photos
Subject: Art & Architecture
Gordon Parks: Visions
Subject: Art & Architecture
Kiki Smith: Squatting the Palace
Subject: Art & Architecture
Landscape: How to Take Stunning Photos
Subject: Art & Architecture
Portraits: How to Take Stunning Photos
Subject: Art & Architecture
Rick Joy: Interludes
Subject: Art & Architecture
Studio Gang Architects: Aqua Tower
Subject: Art & Architecture
Travel: How to Take Stunning Photos
Subject: Art & Architecture
Great Thinkers: Culture Wars
Subject: Art & Architecture, Communication, History, Philosophy & Religion, Sociology
Communication
CNBC Titans: Ted Turner
Subject: Communication
Modern Marvels: Motion Picture
Subject: Communication
Great Thinkers: The Grand Experiment
Subject: Communication, History, Philosophy & Religion, Sociology
Waves of Liberty
Subject: Communication, History, Political Science
Planet of the Apps: A Handheld Revolution
Subject: Communication, Sociology
Rethinking Work
Subject: Communication, Sociology
Tabloid! Inside the New York Post
Subject: Communication, Sociology

FILMS ON DEMAND- New Titles by Subject

10,000 educational programs available for instant viewing online by AU students and faculty. Films-On-Demand is a state-of-the-art streaming video platform that makes it easy to incorporate educational programs from Films Media Group (FMG) into content management systems, online lesson plans, and distance learning courseware. FMG has been adding about 600 new titles per year. Nearly … Continue reading “FILMS ON DEMAND- New Titles by Subject”

10,000 educational programs available for instant viewing online by AU students and faculty.
Films-On-Demand is a state-of-the-art streaming video platform that makes it easy to incorporate educational programs from Films Media Group (FMG) into content management systems, online lesson plans, and distance learning courseware. FMG has been adding about 600 new titles per year. Nearly every FMG title available on the Films.com website can be accessed instantly.

part 2  Area Studies
 

Lessons of the Blood: Unit 731 and the Legacy of Biological Warfare
Subject: Area Studies, Criminal Justice, History
Hard Beginnings: The New School Semester in Rural China-Chinese School
Subject: Area Studies, Education, Geography, Sociology, World Languages
Loved Ones: Home for the Holidays in Rural China-Chinese School
Subject: Area Studies, Education, Geography, Sociology, World Languages
Olympic Fever: Sports Day in Rural China-Chinese School
Subject: Area Studies, Education, Geography, Sociology, World Languages
The Heat Is On: Preparing for Entrance Exams in Rural China-Chinese School
Subject: Area Studies, Education, Geography, Sociology, World Languages
The Year of the Golden Pig: Three Schools in Rural China-Chinese School
Subject: Area Studies, Education, Geography, Sociology, World Languages0
Nixon’s Address on Watergate, 1973
Subject: Area Studies, History, Political Science
Richard Nixon’s Visit to China, 1972
Subject: Area Studies, History, Political Science
Interview with Liu Xiaobo: On Fear, Free Speech, and Optimism
Subject: Area Studies, History, Political Science, Sociology
Immigrants in America, 1970
Subject: Area Studies, History, Sociology
Nel: Return to Kabul
Subject: Area Studies, Philosophy & Religion, Sociology
Not in God’s Name: In Search of Tolerance with the Dalai Lama
Subject: Area Studies, Philosophy & Religion, Sociology
China: The Rebirth of an Empire
Subject: Area Studies, Political Science, Sociology

Film Studies for Free

There are a lot of people, from Werner Herzog to Denis Leary, who would tell you to forgo film school and learn film making on the street. Well, if you’re not quite ready for that, how about this- Free, open access film studies resources. What more could you need?http://filmstudiesforfree.blogspot.com/

There are a lot of people, from Werner Herzog to Denis Leary, who would tell you to forgo film school and learn film making on the street. Well, if you’re not quite ready for that, how about this-

Free, open access film studies resources. What more could you need?
http://filmstudiesforfree.blogspot.com/

FILMS ON DEMAND- New Titles by Subject

10,000 educational programs available for instant viewing online by AU students and faculty. Films-On-Demand is a state-of-the-art streaming video platform that makes it easy to incorporate educational programs from Films Media Group (FMG) into content management systems, online lesson plans, and distance learning courseware. FMG has been adding about 600 new titles per year. Nearly … Continue reading “FILMS ON DEMAND- New Titles by Subject”

10,000 educational programs available for instant viewing online by AU students and faculty.
Films-On-Demand is a state-of-the-art streaming video platform that makes it easy to incorporate educational programs from Films Media Group (FMG) into content management systems, online lesson plans, and distance learning courseware. FMG has been adding about 600 new titles per year. Nearly every FMG title available on the Films.com website can be accessed instantly.

part 1  Anthropology
Subject: Anthropology, Art & Architecture, Sociology
Home and Away: Issues of Displacement in Australia’s Indigenous Art
Subject: Anthropology, Art & Architecture, Sociology
Bugs, Bones, and Botany: The Science of Crime
Subject: Anthropology, Criminal Justice
The Knights of Camelot
Subject: Anthropology, English & Language Arts
Myths and Legends of Lost Civilizations
Subject: Anthropology, English & Language Arts, History
Arthur: The Once and Future King
Subject: Anthropology, History
Subject: Anthropology, History
The Blue Lily: Flower Power? Sacred Weeds
Subject: Anthropology, History, Philosophy & Religion, Psychology
Henbane: The Witches Brew? Sacred Weeds
Subject: Anthropology, History, Philosophy & Religion, Psychology, Sociology
Salvia Divonorum: Sacred Weeds
Subject: Anthropology, Philosophy & Religion, Psychology
This Is Our Country Too: Questioning Australia’s Intervention Laws
Subject: Anthropology, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Applied Psychology
John Dewey: An Introduction to His Life and Work
Subject: Applied Psychology, Education, Philosophy & Religion

The semester is over when? I need software training QUICK!

Lynda.com can now be accessed from this url: http://www.american.edu/lynda This is the fastest way to get to all the Lynda.com resources. It’s an easy to remember address and gives all the information a user would need – login requirements, products available, tech support information, mobile access, sample videos, and links to Lynda’s newest tutorials and … Continue reading “The semester is over when? I need software training QUICK!”


Lynda.com can now be accessed from this url: http://www.american.edu/lynda
This is the fastest way to get to all the Lynda.com resources. It’s an easy to remember address and gives all the information a user would need – login requirements, products available, tech support information, mobile access, sample videos, and links to Lynda’s newest tutorials and newsletter. AU students, faculty and staff have access to ALL the resources at Lynda.com. Just go to the url above not to www.lynda.com.

Selected New Documentary Titles in Media Services

Check out these documentaries that were recently added to the Media Services collection. Can tropical rainforests be saved? – DVD 3311Two million women: Domestic violence – DVD 3312Orphans of Tibet – DVD 3313Untouchable? – DVD 3314Money lenders: Updated for year 2000 – DVD 3315Retrato de Teresa – DVD 4301Seeing Red – DVD 4303Brincando el charco … Continue reading “Selected New Documentary Titles in Media Services”

Check out these documentaries that were recently added to the Media Services collection.

Can tropical rainforests be saved? – DVD 3311
Two million women: Domestic violence – DVD 3312
Orphans of Tibet – DVD 3313
Untouchable? – DVD 3314
Money lenders: Updated for year 2000 – DVD 3315
Retrato de Teresa – DVD 4301
Seeing Red – DVD 4303
Brincando el charco = Portrait of a Puerto Rican – DVD 6831
Woman with the five elephants– DVD 6832
Land of opportunity – DVD 7572
Passionate politics: the life and work of Charlotte Bunch – DVD 7573
Sun come up – DVD 9560
I’m British but… – DVD 9751
Trading democracy – DVD 9769
Ambush in Mogadishu – DVD 9772

Brand New Full HD LED 3DTV in Media Services!!

It has arrived! Our new super thin amazing 54.6″ 3DTV is here and installed in Room 11. Faculty are welcome to schedule class screenings in the room to experience its amazing picture quality. Students can come in and screen a film in Room 11 as well, as long as there are no class reservations at … Continue reading “Brand New Full HD LED 3DTV in Media Services!!”

It has arrived! Our new super thin amazing 54.6″ 3DTV is here and installed in Room 11. Faculty are welcome to schedule class screenings in the room to experience its amazing picture quality. Students can come in and screen a film in Room 11 as well, as long as there are no class reservations at that time. Student use in on a walk-in basis. Both Media Services small screening rooms (Room 10 and Room 11) are equipped with Blu-Ray DVD players for your viewing pleasure.

New 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 30 to 60 minute sessions are open to all AU faculty, staff and students with all levels of … Continue reading “New 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 30 to 60 minute sessions are open to all AU faculty, staff and students with all levels of multimedia production experience. There are usually four or five workshops held each week. There is no fee for these workshops and no RSVP is necessary. Check the NMC calendar for the latest schedule. For more information, contact the NMC staff (202) 885-2560.


Sunday 4/15 at 5pm – Final Cut Pro X: Beginner
Monday 4/16 at 2pm – Video Compression Workshop
Tuesday 4/17 at 12pm –Podcasting 101
Tuesday 4/17 at 4pm – Making Movies in iMovie HD
Wednesday 4/18 at 8pm – Get Started with Photoshop
Thursday 4/19 at 4pm – Color Correction for Video
Friday 4/20 at 12pm – Final Cut Pro 7: Beginner
Saturday 4/21 at 4pm – How to Make a Video

See the complete Spring Training Schedule by date or by topic.

There is a wealth of multimedia training resources available online. AU faculty, staff and students have access to thousands of hours of free training at Lynda.com. Create a personal profile and get started. More information about resources can be found at Multimedia @ AU.

Selected New Home Use Titles in Media Services

Check out these titles that were recently added to the Media Services Home Use Collection! Dazed and confused – HU DVD 97Ides of March – HU DVD 2884Manchurian candidate – HU DVD 2885Beginners – HU DVD 2886Melancholia – HU DVD 2888James and the giant peach – HU DVD 3455House of spirits – HU DVD 3456Dangerous … Continue reading “Selected New Home Use Titles in Media Services”

Check out these titles that were recently added to the Media Services Home Use Collection!

Dazed and confused – HU DVD 97
Ides of March – HU DVD 2884
Manchurian candidate – HU DVD 2885
Beginners – HU DVD 2886
Melancholia – HU DVD 2888
James and the giant peach – HU DVD 3455
House of spirits – HU DVD 3456
Dangerous method – HU DVD 3457
Descendants – BLU-RAY DVD 4121
Slither – HU DVD 4122
Essential killing – HU DVD 4124
Dillinger is dead – HU DVD 4302
Killing: Season 1 – HU DVD 4311-4314
Somewhere – HU DVD 4315
Tinker tailor soldier spy – HU DVD 4317
Skin I live in – BLU-RAY DVD 4319
Skin I live in – HU DVD 4319
Magician – HU DVD 5151
Seducing time – HU DVD 6833
Two in the wave – HU DVD 8378
Urbanized – HU DVD 9021
Vanya on 42nd street – HU DVD 9022
Senna – HU DVD 9023
Blood wedding – HU DVD 9821
Carmen – HU DVD 9822
No regrets for our youth – HU DVD 9824
One wonderful Sunday – HU DVD 9825
Scandal – HU DVD 9826
Idiot – HU DVD 9827
I live in fear – HU DVD 9828
Who are you, Polly Maggoo? – HU DVD 9833
Mr. Freedom – HU DVD 9834
Model couple – HU DVD 9835
Wings – HU DVD 9839
Ascent – HU DVD 9840
Osaka elegy – HU DVD 9844
Sisters of the Gion – HU DVD 9846
Women of the night – HU DVD 9847
Age of the Medici – HU DVD 9848
Cartesius – HU DVD 9849
Blaise Pascal – HU DVD 9850
Japanese girls at the harbor – HU DVD 9851
Mr. Thank You – HU DVD 9852
Masseurs and a woman – HU DVD 9853
Ornamental hairpin – HU DVD 9854
Private life of Henry VIII – HU DVD 9855
Rise of Catherine the Great – HU DVD 9856
Private life of Don Juan – HU DVD 9857
Rembrandt – HU DVD 9858
I am waiting – HU DVD 9859
Rusty knife – HU DVD 9860
Take aim at the police van – HU DVD 9861
Cruel gun story – HU DVD 9862
Colt is my passport – HU DVD 9863
Man is not a bird – HU DVD 9864
Love affair, or the case of the missing switchboard operator – HU DVD 9865
Innocence unprotected – HU DVD 9866
Major Barbara – HU DVD 9870
Caesar and Cleopatra – HU DVD 9871
Androcles and the lion – HU DVD 9872
Story of a cheat – HU DVD 9878
Pearls of the crown – HU DVD 9879
Désiré – HU DVD 9880
Quadrille – HU DVD 9881
Warrendale – HU DVD 9886
Married couple – HU DVD 9887
Come on children – HU DVD 9888
Dying at grace – HU DVD 9889
Memory for Max, Claire, Ida, and company – HU DVD 9890
Sapphire – HU DVD 9891
League of gentlemen – HU DVD 9892
Victim – HU DVD 9893
All night long – HU DVD 9894
Flunky, work hard/No blood relation – HU DVD 9895
Apart from you/Every-night dreams – HU DVD 9896
Street without end – HU DVD 9897
Chains – HU DVD 9898
Tormento – HU DVD 9899
Nobody’s children – HU DVD 9900
White angel – HU DVD 9901
Intimidation – HU DVD 9902
Warped ones – HU DVD 9903
I hate but love – HU DVD 9904
Black sun – HU DVD 9905
Thirst for love – HU DVD 9906
Poto and Cabengo – HU DVD 9913
Routine pleasures – HU DVD 9914
My crasy life – HU DVD 9915

Media Services wants YOU in Fall 2012

That’s right. Media Services is now hiring for the Media Services Desk Attendant Position. Federal Work Study applicants are welcomed, but all applications will be considered. Are you a friendly people person who is customer service oriented with an interest in film? Do you have an interest in assisting faculty with their film checkouts and … Continue reading “Media Services wants YOU in Fall 2012”

That’s right. Media Services is now hiring for the Media Services Desk Attendant Position. Federal Work Study applicants are welcomed, but all applications will be considered. Are you a friendly people person who is customer service oriented with an interest in film? Do you have an interest in assisting faculty with their film checkouts and reservations for their classes? Are you capable of assisting fellow students with films for their assignments and for home use in a professional manner? If so, Media Services wants YOU, so apply today!

To apply online, go to: http://www.american.edu/studentjobs/index.cfm