Monday, August 11, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
Take 5 Interview w/ Stephanie Barber!
Stephanie Barber's chapbook, poems, was published by Bronze Skull Press in 2006. Her films have shown internationally, including solo shows at MoMA, Film Festival Rotterdam, New York Film Festival, and other museums and galleries.
Fri Aug 15 Stephanie screens new videos and celebrates the release of her new book at Creative Alliance! $5 screening, $20 screening + book. Sat Aug 16 the show moves over to the Red Room (at
1. What's the last movie you loved and what was the last movie you hated? the last one i saw that i loved was ben russell's 16mm film black and white trypps number four, while i was watching it i thought maybe i was the first woman on the moon and the moon was a lonely manic stage for super super stardom. i think i was leaning all the way over in my seat. i can't think of something i hated, i really like to watch almost anything.
2. What's your guilty pleasure movie or TV show? i love to watch fast times at ridgemont high but i don't really feel guilty about it cuz it is such a perfectly crafted narrative. like balzac, fluffy and brilliantly balanced.
3. How'd you get into filmmaking? my mom gave me her sound super 8 when i was 15.
4. What's your fave piece of gear? a nagra for grace in design and functionality but i'd really love to own an acme optical printer.
5. What's the one thing you'd warn a new filmmaker NOT to do on their first film? i think you should not string it between skyscrapers and walk from one to the other on it a la philippe petit. but the word tightrope is fantastic
Jaimes' Tips for Better DIY Filmmaking!
6 Tips for Better DIY Filmmaking!
1. Shorter is better.
You can make your movie as short (or long) as you want- but people who watch the movie are going to remember the content, not the necessarily the length of your movie. It’s more important to convey a strong idea in a concise manner than it is to show every detail of your idea. Edit out parts of your movie that are not important to the plot or idea you are talking about- this will keep your audience interested and engaged!
2. Show, Don’t Tell.
Some things are best left to interpretation—generally, the audience doesn’t want to be told how to think or feel about things. This rule applies to any kind of movie from fiction to documentary. If a character in your story is really excited, don’t just have them say “Wow, I’m really excited”- show them doing something that communicates that visually!
3. Shot Structure
You always have one more actor than you think on your movie set—your camera! Make sure to have a wide variety of shots in your movie- what the camera does throughout the film can help to develop a strong storyline/idea. Be sure to get coverage with wide shots, medium shots and close ups. There’s a lot of theory about shot structure out there. Check out our resources section for more detailed information.
4. Plan, Plan, Plan!
It’s a good idea to get as much pre-production work done as possible before you start shooting. Here’s a list of a few things that will make your filmmaking run more smoothly! In addition to the things listed below, you may need to think about location, auditions and getting crew members. You can find more information about pre-production in our resources section at the end of this handout.
Script- Writing a script, even for the most simple movie, will help you get a better idea of what you r movie will be like.
Storyboard- Once you have a script, you can start planning your shots. It’s good to plan a variety of shots and angles to keep your movie visually interesting.
Shot List- A shot list is used during production to keep track of all of the shots that are outlined in your storyboard.
5. WTF, L?
WTF, L? (or what we call What The Freak, Larry?) is a trick for remembering four basic things while you are shooting your movie.
White Balance- White balance is the way that video cameras read the hue of light. Basically, when you look at something white through the camera, it should look white! It’s a little different on all cameras, so check the user manual for your camera if you are not sure how to change the white balance.
Tripod- Make sure the tripod is balanced and that the camera doesn’t look skewed (unless you are doing it on purpose) when you look through the viewfinder.
Focus- Imagine realizing that the best footage you have ever shot was just a little out of focus! Sometimes it’s hard to tell if things are in focus when all you have is a small screen/viewfinder.
Video- For video cameras, you can zoom in what you are focusing on, set the camera to auto focus, and once the camera focuses, set the camera to manual focus. This should lock the focus.
Film-For film cameras measure the distance from the lens of the camera to where you want to focus with a measuring tape.
Lights- Check the lighting in your camera’s viewfinder one last time before you start to shoot!
6. Editing Tips
Some general rules to consider while editing:
Cut on the action- You don’t have to wait for the action to end before you cut to the next shot- in fact- most editors cut just before the action is over. The human brain automatically fills in the action that is not portrayed, and it makes for a faster paced movie!
The Kuleshov Effect- Two images that don’t seem to have anything to do with each other can be edited together, and the human mind processes them as being together. For example, imagine a person’s face looking down at something, then an image of a cupcake. It may seem like these two images don’t have anything to so with each other, but when they are put together, it would seem like the person is looking at the cupcake!
Color Correction and Audio Adjustment- If you plan on doing color correction and audio adjustments to your movie (highly recommended), do this last! Make sure you have the movie cut the way that you like it before you start these processes, it will save you some work!
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August 2008 Edition
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UPCOMING CREATIVE
All Creative Alliance events take place at the Creative Alliance
Info and tix/registration: 410-276-1651 www.creativealliance.org
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Sat Aug 9
exittheapple presents
Red Bone Guerillas
(Bennu, 2003)
A documentary filmmaker chronicles the rise of a street theater group called the Red Bone Guerillas, who confront the mainstream media machine with in-your-face tactics designed to shock a complacent public. Shot by then-NYC-now-Baltimore-based African-American husband-and-wife team Jamyla and Pierre Bennu, this faux documentary uses found TV footage and improvisational dialog to explore civil disobedience, group dynamics, and performance art. 8pm. $8, $6 mbrs.
Fri Aug 15
videos and books by Stephanie Barber
Tonight, we view new videos by Stephanie Barber and celebrate her new book (packaged with a DVD of the six films and videos) These Here Separated to See How They Standing Alone Or the Soundtrack to Six Films by Stephanie Barber. The book includes the text of spoken narration from Barber's award-winning experimental work, including her groundbreaking and widely shown titles, "dogs," "metronome," and "catalog," together with three brand new videos. 8pm $5 screening, $20 screening + book. In the CAmm Media Lab.
Mood & Lighting: The Basics
This beginner’s class will teach you all about lighting. Absolute Independent Pictures’ Michelle Farrell, walks through the lighting process: basic lighting, interesting locations for lighting, blocking for lights, color, color correction & mood. Get your hands on a wide range of lights. Michelle was DP on 9 features and TV including NBC, BET, MTV, A&E, and Fox. 10am-5pm (w/ lunch break). Adv reg (by Thu Aug 14) $115, $100 mbrs. Late reg $130, $115 mbrs.
1st Wed & 3rd Mon
Sep 3, 15, Oct 1, 20, Nov 5, 17, Dec 3, 15
CAmm Cage Orientation
A required FREE workshop for anyone renting equipment from the CAmm Cage. Meet Cage staff, preview our gear, and get the low down on how to rent. Email cage@creativealliance.org 7-8pm. FREE!
Tue Sep 9
Kelley Baker Short Films
Screening and Visiting Artist Talk
Kelley Baker (aka The Angry Filmmaker) returns to The Patterson with a collection of acclaimed witty and intimate shorts about cars, girls, family, and more cars including "Tales from I-5," a west coast road trip story featuring a special commentary by Car Talk's Tappet Brothers; "Love The One You're With," a look at the disasters of 1970's high school dating; and "That Really Obscure Object Of Desire," a five-minute documentary about a man's obsession with his 1928 Model A Ford. Q &A follows. 7:30pm. $7, $5 mbrs
Wed Sep 10
Guerilla Marketing w/ Kelley Baker
Forget Sundance, Miramax, and PBS. From wooden nickels to websites, press kits and reviews, Kelley Baker explains how to get audiences out for your screenings, and assess the real market for your film. 7-9:30pm Adv reg $20, $15 mbrs. Walk-in $35, $30 mbrs.
3rd Tuesdays
Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16
Dorkbot Baltimore
People doing strange things with electricity, hon. A monthly meet-up of diverse individuals working in electronic art. A place for people (artists, engineers, designers, scientists, etc.) to discuss their work in a friendly environment. Free to all! 7-9pm.
Sat Sep 20
Shoot Like a Pro
Network cameraman Tim Keating shares survival secrets for the better, faster, cheaper, one-man-band business environment: lighting, interviews, formats, composition, best practices. 10am-4pm (w/ lunch break). Adv reg $105, $90 mbrs. Walk-in $140, $125 mbrs.
3 Mondays
Sep 22, 29, Oct 6
Final Cut Pro 101
Learn system set-up, video and audio capture techniques, editing strategies, basic titling & transitions and output. Instr Elizabeth McGraw-Austin creates media for TV, web, and indie distribution. 7-9pm Adv reg $125, $100 mbrs. Walk-in $170, $145 mbrs.
4th Tuesdays
Sep 23, Oct 28, Nov 25
Baltimore Screenwriter’s Coffee Club
An informal meeting for professional and aspiring screenwriters! Coffee, networking, moral support, feedback on works in progress, peer advice and inspiration included! Good times, that make you want to WRITE. Note: no Dec mtg. 7-9pm. Free.
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LOTS MORE COMING THIS FALL! www.creativalliance.org
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Events
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Improve your acting skills
Expand your acting network
Learn about acting products & services
Get more acting work…
The Actors’ Center presents the 3rd Annual Actors’ Expo
Saturday, September 20, 2008
The premiere conference for actors in the Washington-Baltimore area.
The Actors’ Expo is a day-long event that assembles over 60 leading stage, film & tv directors, actors, theater educators, and casting directors to present thirty different panels & workshops. Learn from the professionals who can tell what you it takes to succeed as an actor. Plus there will be a vendor room where you can see the latest acting products & services and network with your peers. It’s all under one roof at The Kellogg Conference Center at
For more details or to register for the 2008 Actors’ Expo visit
http://www.actorscenter.org/expo
The Actors’ Center is a volunteer membership organization and a nonprofit corporation created by and for actors in the
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Crew & Casting Calls
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Xterminating Angel Films will hold a casting call for their upcoming production 'The Waterboard' on Saturday, August 9th, from 2 to 5:30pm at the Creative Alliance Patterson Theater on
The Lead: Caucasian male, age late 20s to late 30s, Government agent/CIA type, 5'9" or taller, in decent to great shape, good looks a plus, predatory presence, well-dressed. A sociopath with no conscience.
The Secondary: Caucasian, latin or bi-racial male, age late 20s to late 30s, also government agent/CIA type, 5'8" or taller (shorter than lead), in good shape, must be able to lay down in a prone position for good lengths of time. Must not have a problem with getting wet. Must emote well.
For more inquiries, you may contact us at waterboardfilm@xterminatingangel.com, or call producers Armando Valle at 443-762-3854 or Angie Ennis at 443-253-4742.**Please do not call the Creative Alliance for details. Thanks.**
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‘Nother Brother Entertainment is now looking for additional crew for its independent short film The Part.
The Part is a short film shooting on Saturday, August 30, 2008. The shoot is non-union, and non-pay, but everyone will be fed and be working with a great team. It is ONLY A ONE-DAY SHOOT and maybe one extra day for any re-shoots.
All participants will get credit and a copy of the final product.
We’re shooting the film at a home in
POSITIONS NEEDED
• Boom operator
• Grip
• Production Assistants
If interested please contact us or to get more information
E-mail: info@NotherBrother.com
Voicemail: 410-248-6468
Visit us on the Internet at: www.notherbrother.com
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Calls for Entry
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Tue OCT 7
Call for Entries: Jan-Apr ’09 Exhibits, Screenings, Workshops
Got an idea for a CAmm workshop, or one for artists? A new short, feature, or concept for a performance program? An exhibit for the Amalie Rothschild Gallery? Entries considered for our Sep-Dec ‘08 season. Visit creativealliance.org & click “Booking and Submissions” or call 410-276-1651.
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CURRENT GALLERY'S CALL FOR VIDEOS
Deadline(postmark): August 15, 2008
Current Gallery, located at 30 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, Md 21202, invites video artists and enthusiasts to submit videos of all genres (experimental, animation, music video, documentary, short, home video, outtakes, unfinished films, scientific studies, etc). Works selected from this call will be featured in
http://www.currentspace.com
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Jobs
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Cable Station and Video Services Supervisor – FT, Hiring Range:
$35,505 - $39,055/ann. Closes: August 18, 2008. Please see our
application website http://jobs.pgcc.edu <http://jobs.pgcc.edu/> for a
full listing of required hours, qualifications, criteria, and to apply
online, or call 301-322-0613 (voice) to request an application. TTY
users call thru MD Relay (7-1-1).
Largo, MD is an AA/EOE institution.
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TV Field Services Technician
Official title: TV Technician II
Pay: $50,960-72,363 + full benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, retirement)
Maintains, aligns and repairs video equipment and systems for Montgomery County Public Schools.
Must have a strong working knowledge of video equipment, including nonlinear editing systems, cameras, switchers and related multimedia systems. Must understand the operation, alignment and repair of audio mixers. Ability to analyze, maintain and repair closed-circuit cable TV distribution systems within a public school environment.
Must have strong working knowledge and ability to use test equipment to diagnose problems. Must able to analyze and repair equipment on location. Individual is expected to maintain a contemporary knowledge of current technologies through staff training. Mail current resume to:
7361 Calhoun Place
Dept of HR
Rockville MD. 20855
Web: http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org
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