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Submit a Funny Film for Alb. FoF Event: Deadline Feb 3

Have you got a funny, laugh -out -loud short film ready for screening? Or maybe a great little story up your sleeve you could shoot this weekend on your cell phone with your grandpa, or granddaughter? Then, what are you waiting for?

Friends of Film, Video and Arts wants to see your funny, funny short flicks, 30 seconds to 15 minutes. Even a commercial, or trailer, as long as it is LOL funny for their

Third Annual Filmmaker Showcase

to be held Friday March 5, 2010 in Albuquerque, N.M.

"LOL Friends of Film Funny Film Fest "

"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." - Victor Borge

February 3 deadline for entries. (Late entry delivered Feb 15 $20)

To learn more, and how to submit: visit www.filmvideoarts.org

Contact:

info@filmvideoarts.org

505-897-2101

Audio footage is due

You should have completed your audio assignment with your team, and downloaded that footage. I will grade it while you are critiquing your classmates' footage.

Absentees: If you've been absent during this week's filming, see me ASAP! You must film during class today (Friday) for a make-up grade.

Next Week: INTRO to Lighting! Wahooooo!!!

Santa Fe Trip Info

Jaguar absence forms are ready. Get them from me TODAY, and have all of your teachers sign it. These forms are due back by TUESDAY. Don't forget that your parents have to sign the 2nd page, a medical release form, with all your info. You MUST arrange for a ride home next Friday after we get back from Santa Fe (around 3:30 or 4:00).

Film Club has decided that we'll wear black pants/skirts (within dress code!) and comfy shoes for walking around all day; Ms. T is trying to find out about T-shirts with a film logo or message on them. We're bringing snacks, and lunch will probably be taken care of by the Film Union.

We're leaving at 8:00 a.m., after advisory, and return by 3:30 or 4:00 pm. Yippeeeee!

sound test, cont'd.

Today is a verrrrry busy day! We'll record Sequences 2, 3 & 4 for your audio test today. Sequence 2 will be on the patio (think wind screen!), Sequence 3 in the new building, and Sequence 4 in a noisy concrete room in the Freshman Building. Remember what we learned about mic sensitivity and levels? You'll need to use all of your skills today to capture the best quality audio possible. Download and turn in at the end of class.

Santa Fe--I still have 4 seats left for the trip. You'll "pitch" today during work time if you've signed up to go, explaining to me why/how AHA's Film Academy is important, and what the future of the film industry in NM means to you. I'll pass out Jaguar Absence forms on Friday. Those have to be signed and returned by next Tuesday.

sound test

Your new, larger team must record the 2-person dialogue (see script sample) in 4 different situations using the boom mic setup we learned last week. Each team member must read from the script at least once, and handle the sound equipment at least once. You will be graded on the quality of the AUDIO.

Film and Media Day in Santa Fe

Dear NM Filmmakers and Film Supporters,

Join us in Santa Fe on Friday, February 5^th, as IATSE Local 480 hosts “NM Film & Media Day 2010” at the State Capitol! Watch Local 480 crew members produce “The Trial of Billy the Kid”; see award-winning NM short films from 2009; bring your kids and friends who are interested in the film industry to learn a little about camera operation, hair and make-up design, production, directing, and much more!

SAVE THE DATE: Friday, Feburary 5^th | 10:00am-5:00pm

WHAT: NM Film & Media Day 2010 – Sponsored by IATSE Local 480 Film Crew Union

WHO: Students with all assignments current, who are willing and able to speak clearly about the significance of AHA's film program, are encouraged to attend. Only 25 to 30 students will go on this trip. See Ms. T for more info.

Handout ?s for Podcasts: Mic Basics

You and your partner will complete this handout during class as you watch both podcasts about mics and audio. Each partner must complete HALF of the assignment; you may only work with one other partner. When we're done, we'll go over basic mic equipment covered on the pre-test.