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
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 30 to 60 minute sessions are open to all AU faculty, staff and students with all levels of […]
Continue readingSocial Learning Summit 2012 – March 30th and 31st in the SIS Building
The AU Social Media Club would like you to join them for the second annual Social Learning Summit. Date: March 30-31, 2012Location: American University School of International Service Here are seven reasons why they think you should attend.
Continue readingLinks of Interest
Here are some links we’ve stumbled upon this week that we think might interest you. Click away, you might learn something cool! Slashdot asks: How to best record remote video interviews: Ask.slashdot.org Get ready for another season of stiff drinks and sharp suits with a Mad Men Choose Your Own Adventure game: BuzzFeed Netflix and […]
Continue readingSelected New Documentary Titles in Media Services
Check out these documentaries that were recently added to the Media Services collection. Half Lives – DVD 9360 Kent State – DVD 9698 Napoleon: The End of a Dictator – DVD 9699 Camp de Thiaroye – DVD 9728 Eleanor Roosevelt – DVD 9729 The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela – DVD 9748 Novia Que Te […]
Continue readingFilm Screening: The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom – Wednesday, March 28th at 6pm in Wechsler Theater
The Tsunami and the Cherry BlossomWednesday, March 28 from 6 – 7pm in Wechsler TheaterThe survivors of the areas hit hardest by the 2011 Japanese tsunami find the courage to rebuild as cherry blossom season begins in this moving film. Critics called The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom, “A stunning visual poem about the ephemeral […]
Continue readingMovies and Munchies with ATV – Wednesday, March 28th at 7:30pm in Wechsler Theater
Wednesday, March 28 in Wechsler Theater (MGC 315)7:30pm – 10:00pm As part of SOC Week, AU ATV is screening Night of the Living Dead in Wechsler Theater. They will also screen some of their latest productions. On top of all that there will be some free food and schwag: AU SOC t-shirts and more. Don’t […]
Continue readingIt’s SOC Week and we’re all invited!!
This week is SOC Week which means there are a ton of interesting events happening on campus in celebration of the American University School of Communication.Check out SOC Week on FacebookSee their websitePDF of the full SOC Week schedule.There’s plenty going on Tuesday, March 27th for SOC Week:(Be sure to check the full schedule to […]
Continue readingScreening TONIGHT: “The Witches of Gambaga” Documentary
Monday, March 26 at 8pmMGC 200Part of Women’s History MonthSponsor: Women’s Resource CenterContact: Jen Holthaus, jh3740a@american.edu, 440-623-9337Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-University-Womens-Resource-Center-WRC/174447272597690Witches of Gambaga Trailer:
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 30 to 60 minute sessions are open to all AU faculty, staff and students with all levels of […]
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