Lost & Found, Course Blog

Hello, all.

A couple of quick things.

Someone left a small notebook and pen in B91--I placed them in my
mailbox in the Department office.

Also, some of you mentioned that it was difficult to locate the "Post a
Comment" link on the Survey post. Here is a screenshot of where to find
the link: http://tinyurl.com/d5t948

Your response to the Survey is due Sunday, February 1, 5 PM. Here is
the link:
http://film-116.blogspot.com/2009/01/film-116-survey.html

Sunday the 1st is also the deadline to register for the Technical Forum:
http://tinyurl.com/bsbnbg

I'll send another note this weekend in preparation for Monday's Soundwalk.

Prep for Wednesday, January 28

Hello, all.

Welcome, again, to FILM 116. We have a busy semester ahead of us, and
a productive one as well, I hope.

Some reminders:

We meet again on Wednesday, 3 PM, B91, for a demo on Blogger and
PantherFile. We will also listen to previous examples of Drift 1
recordings, as well as go through a preview of microphone building.

Remember to post your Survey answers as a comment to this post on the
Course Blog by Sunday, February 1, 5 PM:
http://film-116.blogspot.com/2009/01/film-116-survey.html

Also, register for the Technical Forum, also by Sunday:
http://www.freeforum101.com/forum/index.php?mforum=06116filmforum

Here is the link to the list of required supplies that you will need to
purchase by Monday, February 9:
http://www.glennbach.com/film_116/116_syllabus.html#supplies

All of these supplies (except for the optional faux fur and soldering
wand) are available from Riverwest Film and Video, 824 East Center St.,
Milwaukee, WI 53212, Hours: 3-11pm daily, 414-265-8433)
http://tinyurl.com/36avvt

Remember to keep up on your reading. To prepare for Monday's Soundwalk,
make sure you've gotten through Hart, Westerkamp, Debord, and Sant.

Note that my updates to the syllabus and schedule are ongoing, so please
be patient!

See you all on Wednesday.

FILM 116 Survey

1. What is your name (first, last)?

2. Do you have a preferred name or nickname you would like us to use?

3. Do you own your own computer? If so, what platform (Mac, PC), and what operating system (Windows XP/Vista, Mac Tiger/Leopard, Linux, unsure)? If not, have you had experience with Mac or PC or both?

4. Do you own a digital camera and/or video camera? If so, describe your gear, and talk a little bit about your experience capturing still and moving images.

5. Have you ever edited a video before? If so, what software did you use?

6. Have you worked with sound (or music) before, either performing, recording, or processing? If so, please describe.

7. Who are your favorite filmmakers?

8. What are some of your favorite films?

9. Who or what inspired you to pursue studies in Film?

10. What kind of career do you imagine for yourself in Film or other Media Arts?

11. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

Differential Tuition

Hello, all.

In order to dedicate the entire class Wednesday to the screening of
Rivers and Tides, I humbly ask all of you to fill out the Differential
Tuition survey online between now and Wednesday. It should only take a
few minutes, and your input will help influence how the Differential
Tuition money is spent.

Following is the text of the letter from Rob Yeo.

Best,

Glenn

++++++

In order to better support your production and studies in the Film
Department, we are asking that you complete a 2009-10 Differential
Tuition Survey Form.

For the first time, you now have the option of doing this
electronically, by going to
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=WhftHnVSFCyHH4kQWJMkIg_3d_3d>

Paper forms will also be provided in classes this week, but if you make
out the form now, you will not have to do it again during class time.
One form, either electronic or paper, is all that we need from you.

I do understand that you are very busy now, but the survey form is
short, so please take a few minutes to fill it out. Each of the
questions has room for additional suggestions & comments.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Rob

Rob Yeo
Associate Professor & Chair
Department of Film
Peck School of the Arts
UW-Milwaukee

Drift 2 Screening, Research Blogs

Hello, all.

Tomorrow (Monday, December 8) we meet in B91 for the final round of
Drift 2 screenings.

By now you should be all finished with your Research Blogs, which I will
finish grading this week.

Our final class meeting will be Wednesday, December 10, when we will
screen "Rivers and Tides," a documentary on the artist Andy Goldsworthy.

And, if you have sent me an e-mail recently, I hope to respond to you soon.

Drift 2 Screenings, Video Hardware/Software Response

Hello, all.

We meet again tomorrow (Wednesday, December 3) for the second round of
Drift 2 Screenings. Attendance is required, even if we have already
screened your video.

Tomorrow (by 3 PM) is also the deadline for your Video Hardware/Software
response to be posted to your Research Blog.

http://www.glennbach.com/film_116/116_research.html

See you all tomorrow.

Reminder: Student Film and Video Festival

Forwarded Message:

The submission deadline for this semesters Student film and video
festival is almost here! You can pick up admission forms in the MIT B70
film office, or print out the one attached to this email...

The Student Film and Video Festival at the Union Theater is an important
tradition here at UWM, and along with the Senior Screening makes for an
exciting weekend at the end of each semester.

This year's festival will be programed by a panel of five judges:

Renato Umali
Melissa Musante
Jonathan Jackson
Ross Nugent
Brent Coughenour

Please submit your work on mini-DV or plug 'n play DVD in the Film
office (Mitchell B70) by 5pm on December 5th (This Friday!)

You can submit as many works as you like, as long as they have were
completed after the start of the Fall 07 Semester, i.e. projects
produced during past semesters (since August 2007)are also eligible, as
long as they have not been screened as part of a prior Student F&V
Festival....

Forms are available in the office... if you have any questions you can
email Tim Sienko at twsienko@uwm.edu

Screening information:
Friday, December 12 - 7pm - Free Screening
Student Film Festival
A juried showcase of the best short films and videos from the students
of the pioneering UWM Film Department.

also,
Saturday, December 13th, 7 pm
Senior Screening
Completed projects from advanced and graduating film students, from Film
509/510 class.