As it turns out, many of the Superbowl XLVI ads were directed by filmmakers. Slashfilm.com does a great job of highlighting them along with embedded Youtubes of the ads themselves. Here are a few of them, check out Slashfilm.com for the rest. You can also go to NFL’s Superbowl XLVI Commercials page to see them […]
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 readingNMC Tip: How to format your hard drive so it is Mac compatible… and why
Hi New Media Center patrons, if you plan to work often in the NMC, strongly consider reformatting your hard drives so they are Mac compatible. Drives that are not Mac-formatted may experience issues reading and writing to and from the drive. Note that reformatting the drive erases it, so patrons are advised to back up […]
Continue readingFirst Friday Film Series: The Help – February 3 at 7 & 10pm in the Tavern
First Friday Film Series: The Help Friday, February 3, 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., The TavernJoin us for two special screenings of The Help, based on the #1 New York Times bestseller by Kathryn Stockett. Filled with poignancy, humor, and hope, The Help is a timeless, universal, and triumphant story about the ability to create […]
Continue readingUC Film Series Presents: The Evolution of Zombies Part 1
UC Film Series Presents: The Evolution of Zombies Part 1Night of the Living DeadFriday, February 3, 2012From 6:00pm – 8:30pmMudbox on the Lower Level of the LibrarySponsored by Bender Library and University College
Continue readingThe 7th Annual Spring 2012 Film Series – Wechsler Theater, 3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center
AU’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking and Filmmakers for Conservation Present:The 7th Annual Spring 2012 Film Series – February 7 – April 3, 2012Hosted by Chris Palmer and Justine Schmidt Wechsler Theater, 3rd Floor, Mary Graydon CenterAmerican University4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/Metro: Tenleytown/AU, shuttle bus service to AU Free and Open to the […]
Continue readingLynda has a new Foundations of Audio Series + more new audio courses!
Lynda.com has announced the release of many new Audio courses to help you create songs, soundtracks, and voice recordings while learning the basics of audio software. New courses for beginners include Audio Mixing Bootcamp, GarageBand ’11 Essential Training, and a brand-new Foundations of Audio series, including EQ and Filters and Compression and Dynamic Processing. Use […]
Continue readingAn opportunity to try the new Vimeo
Open Your Eyes to the New Vimeo from Vimeo Staff on Vimeo. Vimeo recently announced their new site. It’s is not currently live, but if you go to the new Vimeo page you can log in and request to test out the new Vimeo site. If you do not currently have a Vimeo account, you […]
Continue readingFunny video: Fotoshop by Adobé
Fotoshop by Adobé from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo. Here’s a funny and creative video about the wonders of Photoshop. This is not a real fashion ad, just a funny video with a message created by filmmaker Jesse Rosten.
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