Go over final Crit
REMEMBER TO BRING DATA DISC plus DVD
Hand back papers
Projects will be available for pickup on Friday from 1-5 in the lab.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Week Fifteen Wednesday Summary
Quick Export Demo
Collect Reading D! LAST READING!
Work Day. No you may not leave to go somewhere else. Use the day to work!
Collect Reading D! LAST READING!
Work Day. No you may not leave to go somewhere else. Use the day to work!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Week Fifteen Monday Summary
One short Crit
Assign Final Portfolio
DVD Studio Pro Demo
Announcements:
Reading D:
This is Not a Paradox by Judith Barry
Video in Relation to Architecture by Dan Graham
Due April 15th :we will may cancel the discussion for an extra work day.
Bring Work for Wednesday or you will be docked in participation points.
Assign Final Portfolio
DVD Studio Pro Demo
Announcements:
Reading D:
This is Not a Paradox by Judith Barry
Video in Relation to Architecture by Dan Graham
Due April 15th :we will may cancel the discussion for an extra work day.
Bring Work for Wednesday or you will be docked in participation points.
DVD SP demo
Today we will build the project pictured above. Please follow along as best as possbile.
Tips for creating successful DVD's
- use correct image sizes in photoshop when creating source images = 720 by 534 @ 72 ppi
- use text that is at least 24pts and has no serifs
- under preferences chose Two Pass and Set Bit Rate to 5.4 and 7.2 under Encoding
- remember to check connections first before building
- be sure to test video_TS file in the DVD Player that was create during the build process prior to burning a real DVD
-test on both a computer and dvd player with remote to catch possible missed highlights
Tips for creating successful DVD's
- use correct image sizes in photoshop when creating source images = 720 by 534 @ 72 ppi
- use text that is at least 24pts and has no serifs
- under preferences chose Two Pass and Set Bit Rate to 5.4 and 7.2 under Encoding
- remember to check connections first before building
- be sure to test video_TS file in the DVD Player that was create during the build process prior to burning a real DVD
-test on both a computer and dvd player with remote to catch possible missed highlights
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
week Thirteen Wednesday Class Summary
Work Day
Announcements:
Monday Crit at 3 in FAC 302
Tuesday Crit meeting in the Courtyard @ 7:00-10:00
Wednesday Crit Meeting at FAD 113
Reading D:
This is Not a Paradox by Judith Barry
Video in Relation to Architecture by Dan Graham
Due April 15th (we may cancel the discussion if you are all in need of an extra work day)
Announcements:
Monday Crit at 3 in FAC 302
Tuesday Crit meeting in the Courtyard @ 7:00-10:00
Wednesday Crit Meeting at FAD 113
Reading D:
This is Not a Paradox by Judith Barry
Video in Relation to Architecture by Dan Graham
Due April 15th (we may cancel the discussion if you are all in need of an extra work day)
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Week Thirteen Monday
Presentations
Work Day
Announcements:
Be ready for your installation critique next week.
Work Day
Announcements:
Be ready for your installation critique next week.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Crit Times for the Installation Project
Monday April 6th in the digital crit space at 3:00
Adam
Jason
Basia
Allyse
Jonathan
Tuesday April 7th around town from 7-10
Chase
Carolina
Tom
Calvin
Wednesday April 8th on Campus at 3:00
Kenya
Alexis
Jessica
Adam
Jason
Basia
Allyse
Jonathan
Tuesday April 7th around town from 7-10
Chase
Carolina
Tom
Calvin
Wednesday April 8th on Campus at 3:00
Kenya
Alexis
Jessica
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Week Ten Wednesday
Material Overview
Sign Up
Announcements:
Be ready to work in class from this point on.
Reading C discussion on Monday
Sign Up
Announcements:
Be ready to work in class from this point on.
Reading C discussion on Monday
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Week Ten Monday
-Watch the rest of the videos from the performance project
-Assign Installation Project
-Sign Up Times (we will sign up at the end of class on Wednesday so have you idea ready)
Think about a where you want to show your installation / object
around town: April 1st/ Friday @ 9pm?
1.
2.
3.
FAC 302: April 6th (digital media students only) during Class
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
FAD Crit Space (or on Campus location): April 8th during class
1.
2.
3.
4. (other on campus location)
Announcements
By this Wednesday you should have an idea and by next Wednesday you should have footage for the work time after the presentations!
-if you have test footage and want to play with some of the equipment bring it on wednesday.
Reading C due March 23rd: we will discuss the reading and the films!
Television, Furniture and Sculpture: The Room with a View by Vito Acconci
Video Installation Art: The Body, the Image, and the Space-in-Between by Margaret Morse
(or you could have reviewed a flex film)
-Assign Installation Project
-Sign Up Times (we will sign up at the end of class on Wednesday so have you idea ready)
Think about a where you want to show your installation / object
around town: April 1st/ Friday @ 9pm?
1.
2.
3.
FAC 302: April 6th (digital media students only) during Class
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
FAD Crit Space (or on Campus location): April 8th during class
1.
2.
3.
4. (other on campus location)
Announcements
By this Wednesday you should have an idea and by next Wednesday you should have footage for the work time after the presentations!
-if you have test footage and want to play with some of the equipment bring it on wednesday.
Reading C due March 23rd: we will discuss the reading and the films!
Television, Furniture and Sculpture: The Room with a View by Vito Acconci
Video Installation Art: The Body, the Image, and the Space-in-Between by Margaret Morse
(or you could have reviewed a flex film)
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Week Eight Monday
-Sign up for individual meetings
-develop six word memoirs
-break into groups of three and re-do performances from Wednesday
Announcements:
-Project 2 (performative video) due Wednesday March 4th CRIT in FAD 113
-pot luck sign up?
-Reading/Flex summary Due March 23rd after spring break!
-i'll be figuring your midterm grades next week after the 2nd project has been submitted.
-develop six word memoirs
-break into groups of three and re-do performances from Wednesday
Announcements:
-Project 2 (performative video) due Wednesday March 4th CRIT in FAD 113
-pot luck sign up?
-Reading/Flex summary Due March 23rd after spring break!
-i'll be figuring your midterm grades next week after the 2nd project has been submitted.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Flex fest
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009
7 PM: Competition Program One: Love/Songs
9 PM: Competition Program Two: Spacey Space
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009
4:30 PM: Competition Program Three: People?
7 PM: Program Four: Politics as (un)Usual
9 PM: Competition Program Five: The Adult Party
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2009
2:30 PM: Competition Program Six: The Country and the City
7 PM: Competition Program Seven: Looking
9 PM: Competiion Program Eight: Dysfunction Junction, funny and not
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2009
7 PM: The Juche Idea
9 PM: Silent Films/Loud Music
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2009
4:30 PM: O’er the Land
7 PM: The Exiles
9 PM: Small Change presents…
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009
7 PM: The Pool
9 PM: Best of Festival Program
Sunday, February 15, 2009
notes on sound
Final cut measures sound in Decibels
** NEVER allow sound to range a level above 0Db in the audio mixer or you will create distortion
-24 bit sound is the industry standard
-Normalization and audio gain: amplify soft audio such as dialogue: PERMANENTLY ALTER clip
Over all mix: between -3-6
dialogue: -6-12
sound effects: -12
music: -18
Useful filters:
Compressor:
Effects Loud part of signal!
Threshold: This parameter defines how loud the signal must be before the
compressor is applied. This is the most important setting you need to adjust.
Ratio: This slider determines how much compression is applied. Don’t overdo the
compression; a little goes a long way. Too much compression can reduce the
dynamic range to a flat, unvarying signal.
Attack Time: This setting determines how quickly the filter reacts to changes in audio
level (the default is usually acceptable, but you may want to experiment).
Release Time: This setting defines how slowly the filter lets go of the change in audio
level that it made (again, the default should work well, but feel free to experiment).
Preserve Volume: Compensates for the attenuation of the clip caused by compression
by raising the level of the entire clip by a uniform amount.
Expander/Noise Gate Filter
Effect soft part of signal!
Ratio: This slider affects how much expansion is applied to boost the signal.
Attack Time: This slider defines how quickly the filter reacts to changes in audio level
(the default is usually fine, but you may want to experiment).
Release Time: This slider defines how slowly the filter lets go of the change in audio
level it made (the default is usually fine, but you may want to experiment).
Hum Remover:
Frequency: This slider lets you select the frequency of hum that this filter will attempt
to remove.
Q: This slider adjusts the filter resonance around the value of the Frequency slider.
Higher Q values result in a narrower but stronger resonance, which limits the
frequencies affected by the filter.
Gain: This slider lets you set how much of the signal you’re attenuating. By default,
it’s set to the maximum value of –60 dB.
Harmonics: These options allow you to attenuate additional frequencies that may be
introduced into your signal as a result of the primary cycle hum.
** NEVER allow sound to range a level above 0Db in the audio mixer or you will create distortion
-24 bit sound is the industry standard
-Normalization and audio gain: amplify soft audio such as dialogue: PERMANENTLY ALTER clip
Over all mix: between -3-6
dialogue: -6-12
sound effects: -12
music: -18
Useful filters:
Compressor:
Effects Loud part of signal!
Threshold: This parameter defines how loud the signal must be before the
compressor is applied. This is the most important setting you need to adjust.
Ratio: This slider determines how much compression is applied. Don’t overdo the
compression; a little goes a long way. Too much compression can reduce the
dynamic range to a flat, unvarying signal.
Attack Time: This setting determines how quickly the filter reacts to changes in audio
level (the default is usually acceptable, but you may want to experiment).
Release Time: This setting defines how slowly the filter lets go of the change in audio
level that it made (again, the default should work well, but feel free to experiment).
Preserve Volume: Compensates for the attenuation of the clip caused by compression
by raising the level of the entire clip by a uniform amount.
Expander/Noise Gate Filter
Effect soft part of signal!
Ratio: This slider affects how much expansion is applied to boost the signal.
Attack Time: This slider defines how quickly the filter reacts to changes in audio level
(the default is usually fine, but you may want to experiment).
Release Time: This slider defines how slowly the filter lets go of the change in audio
level it made (the default is usually fine, but you may want to experiment).
Hum Remover:
Frequency: This slider lets you select the frequency of hum that this filter will attempt
to remove.
Q: This slider adjusts the filter resonance around the value of the Frequency slider.
Higher Q values result in a narrower but stronger resonance, which limits the
frequencies affected by the filter.
Gain: This slider lets you set how much of the signal you’re attenuating. By default,
it’s set to the maximum value of –60 dB.
Harmonics: These options allow you to attenuate additional frequencies that may be
introduced into your signal as a result of the primary cycle hum.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Week Six Wednesday Class Summary
Finish Crit
Assign Performative Video
Announcements:
Reading B due on Monday
(out of our text)
Bill Viola: Mortality of the image
Kathy O’Dell: Performance, Video and Trouble at Home
Assign Performative Video
Announcements:
Reading B due on Monday
(out of our text)
Bill Viola: Mortality of the image
Kathy O’Dell: Performance, Video and Trouble at Home
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Week Six Monday Class Summary
Critique Project
Announcements:
Reading B due is a week from today on Monday FEB. 16th
(out of our text)
Bill Viola: Mortality of the image
Kathy O’Dell: Performance, Video and Trouble at Home
Announcements:
Reading B due is a week from today on Monday FEB. 16th
(out of our text)
Bill Viola: Mortality of the image
Kathy O’Dell: Performance, Video and Trouble at Home
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Week Five Wednesday Class Summary
Meet Mark
-go over blog entry (http://videoartclass.blogspot.com) if Mark needs help Chase or Joel might be able to set up the Projector?
-Watch Tarnation, this film will relate to our next project: the performative Narrative. Please move away from the computers!
- if Leanne Hasn't seen any of your work, please e-mail a small web file for feedback before crit.
- Work time in which you should pull up your video and get some feed back from Mark about the following:
1. the concept (they were suppose to film a process that was conceptually relevant in terms of culture, or nature or .....) SO it should critique something!
2. Formally are the shots well set up, and well lit? Composition and lighting? Should the student reshoot?
3. Over all editing
Announcements:
Process Project Due on Monday Feb 9th
-due before this weekend a version e-mail to Leanne for feedback
-go over blog entry (http://videoartclass.blogspot.com) if Mark needs help Chase or Joel might be able to set up the Projector?
-Watch Tarnation, this film will relate to our next project: the performative Narrative. Please move away from the computers!
- if Leanne Hasn't seen any of your work, please e-mail a small web file for feedback before crit.
- Work time in which you should pull up your video and get some feed back from Mark about the following:
1. the concept (they were suppose to film a process that was conceptually relevant in terms of culture, or nature or .....) SO it should critique something!
2. Formally are the shots well set up, and well lit? Composition and lighting? Should the student reshoot?
3. Over all editing
Announcements:
Process Project Due on Monday Feb 9th
-due before this weekend a version e-mail to Leanne for feedback
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Week Five Monday Class Summary
Only one hour today. Please stay on task, we have alot of info to cover.
Sequence Review and Compression (see guide below)
Authoring a looping video (see guide below)
Annoucements:
Changes to Schedule:
Wednesday: Watch Tarnation and have a work day with Mark.
Process project will not be due on Wednesday but now on the following monday. (the 9th) It should be twice as good!
If you haven't shown me a copy of your project I suggest you:
-ask Mark for feed back on Wednesday,
-e-mail me a small copy of your file (mpeg4 at the smaller websize like we posted on the blog)
Sequence Review and Compression (see guide below)
Authoring a looping video (see guide below)
Annoucements:
Changes to Schedule:
Wednesday: Watch Tarnation and have a work day with Mark.
Process project will not be due on Wednesday but now on the following monday. (the 9th) It should be twice as good!
If you haven't shown me a copy of your project I suggest you:
-ask Mark for feed back on Wednesday,
-e-mail me a small copy of your file (mpeg4 at the smaller websize like we posted on the blog)
Friday, January 30, 2009
Quick Guide : Sequence, Compression and DVD Studio Pro Settings
Think about two thing before setting up your sequences :
HOW DID YOU SHOOT THE FOOTAGE.
was it anamorphic (16:9) or standard (4:3)
HOW DO YOU WANT TO DISPLAY VIDEO?
Widescreen/Projector or Standard TV
Solution A (anamorphic footage in Camera formated for a widescreen playback)
(the sequence settings in final cut) (set before adding footage to timeline)
(compression setting for export using QUICKTIME CONVERSION)
Solution B: (anamorphic video placed in non anamorphic 4:3 standard sequence) This might be the best solution for this class. Follow these direction if you originally shot in 4:3 as well.
(the sequence settings in final cut) (set before adding footage to timeline) Notice the letter boxing?
(compression setting for export using QUICKTIME CONVERSION)
DVD Studio Pro settings (to loop single video)
-16:9 widescreen
-4:3 Standard
HOW DID YOU SHOOT THE FOOTAGE.
was it anamorphic (16:9) or standard (4:3)
HOW DO YOU WANT TO DISPLAY VIDEO?
Widescreen/Projector or Standard TV
Solution A (anamorphic footage in Camera formated for a widescreen playback)
(the sequence settings in final cut) (set before adding footage to timeline)
(compression setting for export using QUICKTIME CONVERSION)
Solution B: (anamorphic video placed in non anamorphic 4:3 standard sequence) This might be the best solution for this class. Follow these direction if you originally shot in 4:3 as well.
(the sequence settings in final cut) (set before adding footage to timeline) Notice the letter boxing?
(compression setting for export using QUICKTIME CONVERSION)
DVD Studio Pro settings (to loop single video)
-16:9 widescreen
-4:3 Standard
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Week 4 Wednesday Class Summary
Presentations
Watch Theme Song
Work day
Announcements:
Process Project Due FEB 4th
The Lab is now open on Tuesday nights
Watch Theme Song
Work day
Announcements:
Process Project Due FEB 4th
The Lab is now open on Tuesday nights
Sunday, January 25, 2009
a note about anamorphic video aka 16:9
anamorphic video means you shoot with 720x480 pixels that are the same as the 4:3 ratio but those pixels are stretched.
-if you use all 16:9 settings in final cut the anamorphic footage will appear "squished" on a traditional 4:3 tv monitor.
-if you need your footage to play on a non-wide screen tv then drop 16:9 into a non anamorphic 4:3 ratio. Allow for letter boxing.
- if you play from quicktime on the computer the anamorphic will maintain the aspect ratio.
If you camera does not have an anamorphic lens you are technically degrading the image by enlarging it. The Panasonic do not have such a lens, sadly.
More on 16:9
What ever you do, DON"T scale your footage
Week Four: Wednesday Class Summary
TV Delivers People
Discussion
Capturing Demo
Announcements:
Process Project Due FEB 4th
Warning the LAB is not open on Tuesday nights
Discussion
Capturing Demo
Announcements:
Process Project Due FEB 4th
Warning the LAB is not open on Tuesday nights
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Week Three Monday Class Summary
Lecture on the Origins of Video Art: The Fluxus Movement, the Portapak, the Mythos of Paik
Process Project:
camera movement, cutting video, vantage point (Example DVD)
View:
-Charles and Ray Eames Powers of Ten
- Rob Tyler
- Past Student Work
Announcements:
TEST FOOTAGE DUE MONDAY JAN 26th
Reading A is due on January 26th
(The medium is the Message Photocopy and The Shredding of the Utopian Moment by Rosler out of our text)
Process Project:
camera movement, cutting video, vantage point (Example DVD)
View:
-Charles and Ray Eames Powers of Ten
- Rob Tyler
- Past Student Work
Announcements:
TEST FOOTAGE DUE MONDAY JAN 26th
Reading A is due on January 26th
(The medium is the Message Photocopy and The Shredding of the Utopian Moment by Rosler out of our text)
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Week Two Wednesday Class Summary
Final Cut: Clips, In and Out points, Storyboard Mode
Break
Found footage Demo
Download Videos from Archive.org (look are .mp4 files)
Or use provided footage go to network and computer 10?
Announcements:
Reading A summary is due January 26th
Break
Found footage Demo
Download Videos from Archive.org (look are .mp4 files)
Or use provided footage go to network and computer 10?
Announcements:
Reading A summary is due January 26th
Monday, January 12, 2009
Week Two Monday Class Summary
-Passed Around Artist Sign Up Sheet
-Final Cut intro
-break
-photo montage demo
Announcements
Photo Demo Due at the beginning of Class on Wednesday
You need to be thinking about buying your book and hard drive ASAP.
-Final Cut intro
-break
-photo montage demo
Announcements
Photo Demo Due at the beginning of Class on Wednesday
You need to be thinking about buying your book and hard drive ASAP.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
A note about Video Art
While visiting Prospect 1 this weekend I was reminded at the importance of viewing the original installation of video art. So I wanted to list some venues where you could see the actual work. I know you have little in terms of travel funds, yet that travel to events like Art Basel and Prospect 1 are far more valuable then you could imagine.
Now on veiw:
(please double check with actual venue before traveling
MIAMI
At the Margulies Collection at the Ware house
-Isaac Julien Western Union: Small Boats, 2007
A film installation on migration and the hope for a better life
(other video art on display when I was there for basel: Cory Archangel, Tony Oursler, Doug Aitken)
Prospect 1 New Orleans: End this weekend!
Shirin Neshat, Isaac Julien, JANINE ANTONI, CANDICE BREITZ and more)
New York
MoMA
Pipilotti Rist: Pour Your Body Out (7354 Cubic Meters)
November 19, 2008–February 2, 2009
The Whitney
Alex Bag:Opens January 9, 2009
For her first solo museum presentation, Alex Bag is creating a newly commissioned video installation inspired by the 1970s children’s syndicated television show, "The Patchwork Family," on which the artist's mother appeared as host. Continuing her commentary on contemporary media culture, and in her signature satirical style, Bag peoples her audience with real-life kids, as well as a variety of stock characters from her previous work, including conspiracy theorists, witches, neurochemists, corporate raiders, and suburban housewives.
Now on veiw:
(please double check with actual venue before traveling
MIAMI
At the Margulies Collection at the Ware house
-Isaac Julien Western Union: Small Boats, 2007
A film installation on migration and the hope for a better life
(other video art on display when I was there for basel: Cory Archangel, Tony Oursler, Doug Aitken)
Prospect 1 New Orleans: End this weekend!
Shirin Neshat, Isaac Julien, JANINE ANTONI, CANDICE BREITZ and more)
New York
MoMA
Pipilotti Rist: Pour Your Body Out (7354 Cubic Meters)
November 19, 2008–February 2, 2009
The Whitney
Alex Bag:Opens January 9, 2009
For her first solo museum presentation, Alex Bag is creating a newly commissioned video installation inspired by the 1970s children’s syndicated television show, "The Patchwork Family," on which the artist's mother appeared as host. Continuing her commentary on contemporary media culture, and in her signature satirical style, Bag peoples her audience with real-life kids, as well as a variety of stock characters from her previous work, including conspiracy theorists, witches, neurochemists, corporate raiders, and suburban housewives.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
looking for a camera?
Recommended Brands: Cannon, Panasonic, Sony
Recommended Online stores: B&H
Key ideas: You want a camera that uses MiniDV (other types can be highly problematic), and Tape Format should be DV. Think about the lens (Carl Zeiss is a good lens) and research the sensors (3 CCD highest quality)
What camcorder is right for you at CNET
A narrowed down search of MiniDV Camera reviews
A list of only 3CDD camcorders (higher quality in the sensor)
LOW range: (a great camera at a low price)
link to comparisons
Panasonic PV-GS320 3 CCD
I've never used this camera, but looking through the cameras on the market right now, I think I'd recommend this cammera to the class. (no manual focus ring?)
Mid Range:
link to comparisons
Canon GL2
Upper Range
Canon XH-A! HD
Recommended Online stores: B&H
Key ideas: You want a camera that uses MiniDV (other types can be highly problematic), and Tape Format should be DV. Think about the lens (Carl Zeiss is a good lens) and research the sensors (3 CCD highest quality)
What camcorder is right for you at CNET
A narrowed down search of MiniDV Camera reviews
A list of only 3CDD camcorders (higher quality in the sensor)
LOW range: (a great camera at a low price)
link to comparisons
Panasonic PV-GS320 3 CCD
I've never used this camera, but looking through the cameras on the market right now, I think I'd recommend this cammera to the class. (no manual focus ring?)
Mid Range:
link to comparisons
Canon GL2
Upper Range
Canon XH-A! HD
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Week One Wednesday Class Summary
-Go over Syllabus (possible show Warp Show)
-Prizes Awarded for Error spotting!
-Blog Over View
-Blog Invites
-Pass Around Artist Sign Up Sheet
-View Alex Bag
-Prizes Awarded for Error spotting!
-Blog Over View
-Blog Invites
-Pass Around Artist Sign Up Sheet
-View Alex Bag
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