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Responding to Critique Sessions

Post author:Eric Maierson
Post published:December 17, 2014

Several weeks ago at our Methodology Workshop, we screened a fine cut of a film I’m wrapping up. I thought I was close to done. The group thought otherwise. I have to admit it stung to hear so much criticism so close to the end. After dusting off my ego, I wrote down some thoughts on how best to consider a critique: Following a screening, if at all possible, take time to digest feedback before returning to your edit. Lots of comments can feel like a barrage. Having an opportunity to reflect on them before jumping back in can offer clarity. What is the common denominator of all the feedback? Write it down in a single sentence. As you make revisions, ask yourself, are you addressing that issue? Pay attention to the comments that make you angry. Often that’s resistance talking. Question what you’re holding on to. The writer Neil Gaiman once wisely said,…

Worth Watching #168: Remember Me

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:December 16, 2014

Our good friend Refik Hozdic said that a film’s impact is creating space for conversation where there’s currently denial. I think this film does that. - Samia Khan Remember Me from Azra Hodzic on YouTube (via ICTJ) See what else we think is Worth Watching.

MediaStorm Guide to Screencasting Hardware and Software

Post author:Eric Maierson
Post published:December 15, 2014

A number of readers have inquired about the equipment I use for screencasts. Software The best software I’ve found for screencasting is Telestream’s screenflow ($99.99). Screenflow records at higher resolution than your final output so that you can easily increase the size of specific onscreen elements. Screenflow also has a built in editor which allows for cutting and trimming from within the application. It’s far simpler to use than Premiere Pro so the learning curve is rather straightforward. Computer Interface About a year ago I purchased a Zoom H6 ($399) to replace my ailing Marantz PMD 660. The Zoom is lighter, sounds better, and has a USB interface that can connect directly to a computer. When I record screencasts, I plug my mic in to the Zoom and the Zoom in to my iMac so that the sound passes straight through, recording directly to my hard drive. The Zoom is also a great field…

You’re Invited: World Press Photo Multimedia Exhibit

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:December 12, 2014

The winners of the 2014 World Press Photo Multimedia Contest will be exhibited in New York on December 12th - 19th, 2014 and January 19th - February 6th, 2015. The nine awarded productions will be shown in the brand new exhibition space of the Brown Institute for Media Innovation at Columbia University. You are cordially invited to the opening on December 11th. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the official opening starts at 7:30 p.m. with contest winners and jury members presenting developments in the field of multimedia. To attend, RSVP here before December 11th.

‘The War Comes Home’ Receives NAACP Image Award Nomination

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:December 11, 2014

We are proud to announce that The War Comes Home, our first collaboration with Soledad O’Brien’s Starfish Media Group, is nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Documentary (Television). Category nominees include “American Experience: Freedom Summer” (PBS), “Bad Boys” (ESPN), “Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown” (HBO), and “Rand University” (ESPN). Congratulations to all the nominees. View the full list at NAACPImageAwards.net. The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. Winners will be announced during live broadcast on Friday, February 6th, 2014 on TV One.