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SAVE THE DATE: W. Eugene Smith Fund Awards in New York City

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:August 1, 2014

The 35th annual W. Eugene Smith Grant and awards presentation honors the very best in photojournalism and will take place on at the SVA Theater on Wednesday, October 15th at 7:00 p.m. More than $40,000 in grants will be presented to this year's nominees, and anyone who is a fan of photojournalism or the very best in documentary photography will want to attend. Admission is FREE! Event Details What: 35th annual W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography and Howard Chapnick Grant for the Advancement of Photojournalism awards presentation When: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 / 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.) Where: The School of Visual Arts Theatre 333 West 23rd St. New York, NY 10011 Why: This annual event honors one of the greatest photojournalists in the history of photography and also honors those who continue to tell the stories of human spirit and condition from around the world. If…

New Economy Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:August 1, 2014

The New Economy Film Festival, in collaboration with Working Films, will present compelling documentaries and shorts that explore both the failings of the current mainstream economy and the emerging movement to shape a more just and sustainable future. The festival is a two-day event to be held in New York City on October 18th and 19th 2014, during New Economy Week. Submission Details The festival is seeking submissions of relevant documentaries and short films. All projects that explore the current economic system (wealth inequality, money in politics, environmental crisis, etc.) or the emergence of a new economy (empowering local communities, worker-owned business, renewable energy, etc.) will be considered. Selected entries will be featured in the 2014 New Economy Film Festival. Application deadline is September 1st, 2014. Complete the application form online.

MediaStorm Guide to Essential Production Software

Post author:Eric Maierson
Post published:July 31, 2014

Back in February, MediaStorm upgraded its Mac Pro towers for the fiery new models. Here’s a complete list of the applications I installed on my new machine. Backup and File Management ChronoSync ($40) - Handy tool when you need to mirror a group of folders between hard drives. Dropbox (free, paid upgrade for more storage) - We’ve moved away from FTP for file transfers. Dropbox is far easier and much simpler. Hazel ($28) - Automatically organize and copy files according to user rules. (MediaStorm Guide) Space Gremlin ($3.99) - A graphical representation of every file on your hard drive. Great for finding space hogs. SuperDuper! ($27.95) - Industrial-strength backup. Backs up one drive to another. (MediaStorm Guide) Transmit ($33.99) - For those rare occasions when I still need to transfer files via FTP. Editing After Effects - I’m like a teenager with a learner’s permit when it comes to motion graphics. Still, I…

MediaStorm Presents: 60 Years for USAID

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:July 29, 2014

MediaStorm was enlisted by Goodfight Media, a digital storytelling organization, to bring to life a photographic history of USAID’s Food For Peace program. The film’s purpose, outside of highlighting the program’s humble beginnings and accomplishments, is to introduce the world to the new strategies being employed in food aid. 60 Years is not only a testament to Food For Peace’s accomplishments and commitment to eliminating hunger across the world, but an example of the tenacity and talent of MediaStorm's motion graphics team. Find out more about our motion graphics capabilities in the film's case study. Visit USAID.gov to learn about USAID and its commitment to ending extreme global poverty.

Fulbright Now Accepting Applications for Storytelling and Public Sector Fellowships

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:July 25, 2014

The call for applications for the Fulbright National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship and the Hillary Rodham Clinton Fellowship is now open. Deadline for both awards is October 14th, 2014. Visit the Fulbright website for more information. Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship The Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship was launched in 2013 as a new component of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. It provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to participate in an academic year of overseas travel and digital storytelling in up to three countries on a globally significant theme. This Fellowship is made possible through a partnership between the U.S. Department of State and the National Geographic Society. J. William Fulbright - Hillary Rodham Clinton Fellowships Fulbright-Clinton Fellowship provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to serve in professional placements in a foreign government ministry or institution in partner governments. Fulbright-Clinton Fellows build mutual understanding and contribute to strengthening the public sector while gaining hands-on public sector…