Winnebago Man – HU DVD 7958Filmmaker Ben Steinbauer journeys to the top of a mountain to find the recluse who unwittingly became the “Winnebago Man“ The true story of one of the first and funniest online videos. Meet the YouTube star whose hilarious outbursts have delighted millions. A young filmmaker goes in search of the […]
Continue readingSelected New Home Use Titles in Media Services
Check out these titles that were recently added to the Media Services Home Use Collection: Blair witch project – HU DVD 24 Network – HU DVD 26 General – HU DVD 34 Working with Orson Welles – HU DVD 71 Sense of life – HU DVD 72 Romeo and Juliet – HU DVD 75 Hangmen […]
Continue readingApple releases a Final Cut Pro X free trial and a major FCP-X update
Today Apple introduced a major update to Final Cut Pro X that restores many features users felt were missing in the original release, and also comes alongside a free 30-day trial version for people still a little gun-shy after Apple’s latest overhaul to its professional video editing suite. Read more about the free trial and […]
Continue readingWith Logic Pro X on the way, Apple works to avoid Final Cut Pro X backlash
Apple is reportedly finishing an update to Logic Pro 9, its professional digital audio and music sequencing program, taking care not to rile existing users with significant changes. The new update is reportedly called Logic Pro X to maintain the same branding as Apple’s recent Final Cut X. However, according to a report by Japanese […]
Continue readingAdded copies of popular home-use collection titles!
check ’em out! High noon – HU DVD 4* Sliding Doors – HU DVD 10* Big Lebowski – HU DVD 25* Apocalypse now – HU DVD 27* Nixon – HU DVD 28* The Graduate – HU DVD 29* General, the – HU DVD 34* Dr. Strangelove – HU DVD 37* Do the Right Thing – […]
Continue readingThis shot is the most expensive shot in silent film history
The General (1926) – HU DVD 34This shot is the most expensive shot in silent film history. It was filmed in a single take, that had to be perfect, with a real train and a ‘dummy’ engineer (notice the white arm hanging out the conductors window). Some of the locals who came to watch the […]
Continue readingHacked Ikea kitchen timers shoot time lapses
The Ikea timer is called the OrdningUse it to make a cheap ($5.99) and easy Ikea Time Lapse Panning Unit for your next photo shoot. Here’s an example:Pan Left Portland and another one:Pan Left Lido Key Here’s a great video that shows you how to make your own (jump to 2 min 10 sec):How to […]
Continue readingIgnite DC is having an event on October 20th
The ignite style format was developed in Seattle as a way to stimulate conversation and networking. The talks are limited to 5 minutes, with 20 slides that advance automatically every 20 seconds. The organizers help prepare the speakers with guidance to make the Powerpoints use visual imagery and only 3-5 words for each slide.
Continue readingFilm Screening: Professor Julia Reichert’s film – Growing Up Female – Screening at AFI Silver Spring Thursday, Sept 15 at 730 PM
AFI-Discovery Silverdocs presents:Growing Up FemaleA film by Jim Klein and Julia ReichertAFI Silver Theater and Cultural CenterSilver Spring, MDAmerican University School of Communications adjunct professor, Julia Reichert invites everyone to a special screening of her first film (made with Jim Klein), Growing Up Female.The film has been restored and is screening this Thursday, September 15, […]
Continue readingGreg Smith Sound Effects Collection Presentation & Reception Thursday, September 15, 2011 – 2:35–3:15 PM in Ward 2
Greg Smith Sound Effects Collection Presentation & Reception Hosted by: University Library & School of CommunicationSeptember 15, 2011, 2:35–3:15 PMWard 2 On Thursday, September 15, the Library and SOC will come together to introduce and celebrate the Greg Smith Sound Effects Collection, a resource comprised of 1450 sound effect tracks recorded by SOC adjunct professor […]
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