Month: April 2012

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid – Stages of broMANce Film Series – Friday, April 13th at 6:30pm

The UC Film Series: Stages of BroMANce Continues….Here’s what they have to say about it: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid – Stages of broMANce Film SeriesWho serves free S’MORES and PIZZA together? WE DO. Just like they did in the Old West. And you can get in on this sweet deal this Friday, April … Continue reading “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid – Stages of broMANce Film Series – Friday, April 13th at 6:30pm”
















The UC Film Series: Stages of BroMANce Continues….
Here’s what they have to say about it:

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid – Stages of broMANce Film Series

Who serves free S’MORES and PIZZA together? WE DO. Just like they did in the Old West. And you can get in on this sweet deal this Friday, April 13th in the MudBox.

Doors open at 6pm. Movie starts at 6:30pm.

Also sponsored by Bender Library, RHA, SOC, CAS, the Lit Dept., Z-Burger, and Armand’s Pizza.
follow us on twitter @UCCinema, it’s good luck.
Sponsor: University College
Contact: Fatima Kamara, ucfilmseries2012@gmail.com
Web: https://www.facebook.com/events/182971555153250/

Excerpted from Today@AU

Filmfest DC begins Thursday, April 12 and runs through Sunday, April 22!!

Welcome to Filmfest DC: April 12 – 22 The 26th Annual Washington, DC International Film Festival…for people who love movies! Featured this year will be: The Lighter Side – A series of international comedies. Politics isn’t the only funny thing in Washington. Caribbean Journeys – New films from Jamaica, Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago, the Dominican … Continue reading “Filmfest DC begins Thursday, April 12 and runs through Sunday, April 22!!”

Welcome to Filmfest DC: April 12 – 22

The 26th Annual Washington, DC International Film Festival…for people who love movies! Featured this year will be:

  • The Lighter Side – A series of international comedies. Politics isn’t the only funny thing in Washington.
  • Caribbean Journeys – New films from Jamaica, Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago, the Dominican Republic and more.
  • Justice Matters – A series exploring issues of social justice.

Advance Tickets Now On Sale

Opening Night: April 12

Starbuck (Canada), directed by Ken Scott

As seen on the Filmfest DC website. For a list of theaters, showtimes, and more info, check out FilmfestDC.org

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 4/8 at 3pm – Podcasting 101
Sunday 4/8 at 5pm – Basic Website Development
Monday 4/9 at 2pm – Final Cut Pro X: Beginner
Tuesday 4/10 at 12pm –Sound Design in Final Cut Pro X
Wednesday 4/11 at 8pm – Color Correction for Video
Thursday 4/12 at 4pm – Video Compression Workshop
Thursday 4/12 at 8pm – Making Movies in iMovie HD
Friday 4/13 at 12pm – Get Started with Photoshop
Saturday 4/14 at 4pm – Optimizing Video for Youtube

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.

Visions 2012: Submit now!

Submissions are now being accepted. The deadlines are 5PM on April 20 for screenplays and 5PM on April 27 for general submissions. The Visions 2012 event will take place in Katzen Arts center Theater on May 4, 2012. The reception is at 7:30PM and the Awards Ceremony is at 8:00PM.For more info check the Visions … Continue reading “Visions 2012: Submit now!”

Submissions are now being accepted. The deadlines are 5PM on April 20 for screenplays and 5PM on April 27 for general submissions. The Visions 2012 event will take place in Katzen Arts center Theater on May 4, 2012. The reception is at 7:30PM and the Awards Ceremony is at 8:00PM.
For more info check the Visions 2012 site.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson gets James Cameron to fix a scientific inaccuracy for the 3D version of Titanic

SlashFilm recently posted a great article about how Neil deGrasse Tyson noticed that the sky in the scene were Rose (Kate Winslet) is floating on a plank and gazing at the sky. According to Neil deGrasse Tyson, the sky is completely inaccurate for the time of night on that particular date (April 15, 1912 at … Continue reading “Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson gets James Cameron to fix a scientific inaccuracy for the 3D version of Titanic”


SlashFilm recently posted a great article about how Neil deGrasse Tyson noticed that the sky in the scene were Rose (Kate Winslet) is floating on a plank and gazing at the sky. According to Neil deGrasse Tyson, the sky is completely inaccurate for the time of night on that particular date (April 15, 1912 at 4:20 AM).

Below is an interesting video in which Neil deGrasse Tyson describes the mini saga which finally resulted in a phone call from a guy who works post production for James Cameron. The call was requesting his assistance on a sky upgrade for the 10 year anniversary release of the film. This sky grade is also used in the 3D version of Titanic. Skip ahead to 26:00 or 26:10 for the bit about Titanic. Neil deGrasse Tyson is quite a funny guy.

The New Media Center is NOW HIRING

Are you a tech savvy frequenter of the NMC with a wealth of knowledge in Adobe CS 5, Final Cut Pro 7/Final Cut Pro X, and iMovie? Are you an audio junkie who’s into Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Audacity, and GarageBand? Have you got a demo reel/sample to prove it? Do you have what it … Continue reading “The New Media Center is NOW HIRING”

Are you a tech savvy frequenter of the NMC with a wealth of knowledge in Adobe CS 5, Final Cut Pro 7/Final Cut Pro X, and iMovie? Are you an audio junkie who’s into Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Audacity, and GarageBand? Have you got a demo reel/sample to prove it? Do you have what it takes to be a software trainer? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you be the NMC consultant we’re looking for.

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

Rear Window TImelapse

Check out this cool timelapse video of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window. If you have yet to see this classic, be sure to check it out from the Media Services Home Use Collection. Rear Window – HU DVD 368 All footage taken from the original Rear Window (1954) directed by Alfred Hitchcock.The order of events is … Continue reading “Rear Window TImelapse”


Check out this cool timelapse video of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window. If you have yet to see this classic, be sure to check it out from the Media Services Home Use Collection.

Rear Window – HU DVD 368

All footage taken from the original Rear Window (1954) directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
The order of events is pretty much as seen in the movie.
more info: jeffdesom.com/hitch/

Hungarian Dance No. 5
composed by Johannes Brahms
arranged for easy listening by Hugo Winterhalter

How to make a movie with your smartphone

Times are changing and it appears that smartphones with video capabilities are continually putting once popular pocket video cameras like the FlipCam, the Kodak ZX1, and the Kodak Zi8 out of business. What better time to hone you smartphone cinematography skills? Check out this cool video about shooting video on your smartphone.Seen on BBC Future

Times are changing and it appears that smartphones with video capabilities are continually putting once popular pocket video cameras like the FlipCam, the Kodak ZX1, and the Kodak Zi8 out of business. What better time to hone you smartphone cinematography skills? Check out this cool video about shooting video on your smartphone.
Seen on BBC Future

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 4/1 at 5pm – Final Cut Pro X: Beginners
Monday 4/2 at 2pm – How to Make a Video
Tuesday 4/3 at 12pm –Apple Motion: Beginner
Wednesday 4/4 at 8pm – Greenscreen Editing in After Effects
Thursday 4/5 at 4pm – Final Cut Pro 7: Intermediate
Thursday 4/5 at 8pm – NMC Equipment Training
Friday 4/6 at 12pm – Final Cut Pro X: Intermediate
Saturday 4/7 at 4pm – Get Started with Photoshop

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.