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 […]
Continue readingFilms on Demand – New titles added!
New titles from Films Media Group have been added to the following Films on Demand streaming collections. A few of the films are highlighted below: Humanities & Social Sciences Collection – 96 new titles DNA: Secret of Photo 51 – Streaming video One of the greatest scientific achievements of the 20th century was the discovery […]
Continue readingSOC’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking Presents “Growthbusters: Hooked on Growth”
Tuesday, October 25, 7:00 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, Wechsler TheaterIt’s estimated at least 1.5 Earths would be required to sustainably support the current level of human activity on the planet, yet we continue to pursue economic growth and avoid the topic of overpopulation. In this new documentary, filmmaker Dave Gardner takes on Wall Street, the […]
Continue readingMovie and Pizza Night: Music Within
Tuesday, October 25, 6:00 p.m., Kettler-Palmer Lounge (second floor, Bender)In honor of Disability Awareness Week, the movie Music Within, the story of Richard Pimenteland the creation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, will be shown. Pizza and drinks will be served. All are welcome.Sponsor: Disability Support Services/Disability Rights CoalitionContact: Sherrita Rogers, srogers@american.edu or 202-885-3363Web: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422783/
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 readingScary Movies
It’s scary movie time again. Here are 22 titles that should help to get you in the Halloween spirit. Also don’t forget about our our previous scary movie suggestions. You can find those here. 28 Weeks Later – HU DVD 7248 Alien – HU DVD 885* The Brood – HU DVD 1400 The Crazies – […]
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