Visual Media 101

I’m having a great time at Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc. annual conference this week in Norman.

Today I gave a presentation about basic visual concepts. Here are the notes for those interested.

Visuals 101.pdf

Indie Grits documentary film lineup

For those particularly interested in documentary films, I dug through the schedule at the great Columbia film festival to find the best options. General admission is $10 unless otherwise indicated. It’s a good idea to buy tickets online to guarantee a seat.

• Work, Play, Incarcerate: Images from the Palmetto State
Thu 4/18 5:30 Nickelodeon Theatre Free
Select footage from the archives of the University of South Carolina’s Moving Image Research Collections.

• Family Portrait
Thu 4/18 8 pm Tapp’s Art Center
Block of experimental short films around the theme of family.

• We Cause Scenes
Fri 4/19 3:30 pm; Sun 4/21 8 pm Nickelodeon Theatre
Most highly promoted film of the festival, this feature-length documentary is about a new improv art movement.

• Student Shorts
Fri 4/19 6 pm Tapp’s Art Center
95 minutes of short films by students.

• Pride & Joy
Fri 4/19 6 pm Nickelodeon Theatre
1-hr documentary about food culture in the South.

• Documentary Shorts
Sat 4/20 3 pm Tapp’s Art Center
Block of short documentaries by various artists. 90 minutes.

• Southern Abroad
Sat 4/20 8 pm Tapp’s Art Center
Short films with the theme of southerners’ overseas adventures. 88 min.

• Winners will be shown again on Sunday. Stay tuned!

Apprenticeship in sports video: Raleigh, NC

Paid 3-year apprenticeship at GoToTeam, a sports video production company that covers major events worldwide. 

“There is only one way to apply. Tell a story with material that you’ve shot. While student films are interesting they’re not what we do on a daily basis. 98% of what we shoot is “make you care” pieces for Major sports, news and entertainment companies. We need to see interviews and B-Roll. Color and timelapses are a plus, but put together one cohesive demo reel that tells us about you (stylistically) from behind the lens. “

Applications due May 29. 

http://www.gototeam.com/company-info/director-of-photography-apprenticeship-raleigh-north-carolina/

 

Ross Taylor speaks to South Carolina students April 14 & 15

One of America’s great photojournalists will speak on campus next week.

Ross Taylor is last year’s national Photojournalist of the Year. He works in still photography, video and multimedia. His blog “The Image, Deconstructed” has been named one of the top journalism blogs in the country. He is an inspirational speaker with a reputation for mentoring new talent. Any of our students will grow from attending one of his presentations.

Ross Taylor.net

The Image, Deconstructed.com

All presentations are in the Carolina Coliseum CEO Room.

Sunday April 14, 6 pm; Photo Night open to public

Topic: A Chance in Hell

Taylor discusses his coverage of a hospital in Afghanistan that earned multiple awards last year, including a nomination for a Pulitzer prize.

A chance in hell | Inside a combat hospital in Afghanistan 

Photojournalist of the Year (large markets) | NPPA

Monday April 15, 10:30 am; All students, faculty & staff welcome

Topic: Passion & Purpose: Telling Stories that Matter

Taylor specializes in long-term stories that are compassionate & unflinching. He discusses how students can take their images further by digging deeper into their subjects’ lives, and deeper into themselves.

Monday April 15, noon; J-school students, faculty & staff welcome

Lunch with Ross

Come by to eat free pizza and meet Ross.

Sponsored by USC Chapter of NPPA.

RSVP for events at

https://www.facebook.com/groups/31991391407/

For more information, contact Denise McGill.

mcgilld@mailbox.sc.edu

Ross Taylor Taylor was named Photojournalist of the Year (Large Markets) by the National Press Photographers Association for 2012. With the help of Logan Mock-Bunting Taylor created “The Image, Deconstructed” blog in 2011 to examine the psychology behind great photographs. It has gained a strong following. Previously, Taylor worked at The Hartford Courant. His other awards include Northern Photographer of the Year, New England Photographer of the Year (Region 1), Virginia Photographer of the Year and North Carolina Photographer of the Year (twice). He’s a graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill.

Graphic Designer Job opening in Missouri

Pro Food Systems is seeking a graphic designer.  This employee will create marketing materials both electronically and printed for both retail and Champs Chicken customers. They are looking for someone who embraces their core values, is organized, energetic, and has attention to detail.  Must demonstrate proficiency with Adobe Suite or Corel Draw.  Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience required.  Send resume to:  jobs@champschicken.com, PO Box 160 Holts Summit, MO 65043.

Learn to create advocacy video at workshop this weekend

The SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center is hosting a workshop this weekend, April 6 & 7, about how to produce videos for nonprofit organizations.

Anyone is invited to attend, but they are especially looking for students to contribute to a project about immigration policy.

See the attached documents.

RSVP by Friday, April 5 at 4 p.m. to Dr. Cahue <laura@scjustice.org> .

Laura Cahue, Ph.D.Laura Cahue

<laura@scjustice.org>

Comunity Organizer / SCIC Liaison

SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center

SOJUCO-SC Flyer.pdf       SOJUCO-SC.pdf

Travel writing scholarship application due April 19

Rough Guides travel guidebooks and World Nomads travel insurance to offer one student the summer of a lifetime.

The winning student will work in Beijing being mentored by established travel journalists.

http://www.roughguides.com/article/world-nomads/