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Internship Opportunity: Multimedia Production With Talking Eyes Media

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:July 2, 2013

Talking Eyes Media, an award-winning, non-profit organization that produces documentary films, multimedia, books, and exhibitions on various pressing social issues, is looking for a Multimedia Production Intern to join its team for the 2013 Fall season. This is a paid, advanced-level production internship based in Montclair, NJ, just 35 minutes by train from New York Penn Station. About the Position Requires a five day per week commitment in New Jersey office from September through December (start and end dates are to be determined) Interns must not only have strong Final Cut Pro skills, but must also be looking to expand and develop their storytelling skills, and work collaboratively with the production team The primary responsibility of this internship will include helping to edit short 2-3 minute videos Other responsibilities include: editing, importing and organizing media content, transcoding video, scripting, transcription and assisting producers and editors with story development For more information on…

Kick-start ‘Upstate Girls’

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:July 1, 2013

For nearly a decade, photographer Brenda Ann Kenneally has followed the lives of a group of young women living in Upstate New York. The stories of the women of Troy, NY are an intimate and powerful look at the cycle of class separation and economic inequality facing many Americans today. Working in collaboration with students at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and the Visual Studies Workshop (VSW), Kenneally has been building a multi-platform documentary titled Upstate Girls to tell these stories. The project has now reached a point where its contributors’ hard work and good intentions need financial support. You can help them complete their work on Kickstarter. Background According to the 2010 census approximately 20% of the households in Troy are headed by single females. Their jobs have evolved from the factory work of the industrial revolution that earned Troy the name “Collar City” to the post industrial service sector…

Eric and Tim. Photo by Shameel Arafin.

Introducing the Newest MediaStorm Workshop: Editing Workflows

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:June 27, 2013

MediaStorm is proud to announce our newest workshop, Editing Workflows. This one day workshop is a deep dive into the 200-plus step workflow that MediaStorm producers use every day to organize and create our films. Led by producers Eric Maierson and Tim McLaughlin, participants will learn the keys to organizing and working with large scale projects. While some editing techniques will be discussed, this workshop is primarily focused on methodology. We’ll be sharing the editing workflow we’ve refined over 7 years to produce more than 200 projects. This workshop uses Premiere Pro and Aperture, though the principles apply to Final Cut 7 as well. Applications are now being accepted online. Upcoming Dates Saturday, August 10, 2013 - Apply by July 10, 2013 Saturday, September 7, 2013 - Apply by August 7, 2013 Workshop Details Tuition for selected participants is $500 Workshops will be held at MediaStorm's office and will start at 10 am…

Worth Watching #116: Seth Godin | Backwards

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:June 21, 2013

Everyone owns a media company. - Brian Storm 2013/05 Seth Godin | Backwards from CreativeMornings on Vimeo. See what else we think is Worth Watching.

Learn to Connect With Your Subjects In New Les Rencontres d’Arles Workshop

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:June 19, 2013

Jonathan Torgovnik, photographer and MediaStorm contributor, will teach “An emphasis on the ‘other,’” during the 2013 international festival of photography, Les Rencontres d’Arles. The week-long workshop will dive into the unspoken language and emotional connections between photographer, subject, and environment. Participants will navigate through the intimate and, at times, intense process of creating a successful portrait, with an emphasis on photographing people in their personal environments, in and around their homes, workplaces, or on the street. Registration is available online. About the Workshop Date: July 8-13, 2013 Location: Arles (Provence, France) Fee: 780€ Summary: Participants will learn how to meet the challenges of establishing a deep connection with subjects in a relatively short period of time. The workshop addresses the different approaches required when photographing a personal project, or on assignment, exploring a range of light sources, but always with emphasis on keeping it simple and personal. Course content includes: Introduction to…