1. Get Mini DV or HD video camera and 50+ GB fire wire hard drive (if the drive is fire wire 400, you need an adapter available from B & H). If they are being shipped, please make sure they are here by 02.09.10 so you have time to shoot some footage before class on 02.12.10.
2. Six drawings for Multiple Personalities project on 18 x 24 paper (make 6- 4.5 x 8 in. squares).
3. Choose 3 possible films for your Origins of Cinema presentation, and email me asap. First come, first served.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Video Cameras
Flip Ultra HD $150
*keep in mind, the flip is cheap but there is no image stabilization, zoom, or audio input
Sony DCR-HC52 (Mini DV with audio input) approx. $200
Canon ZR800 (Mini DV with audio input) approx. $200
Sony HDR-CX100 AVCHD (No audio input) approx. $375
Canon VIXIA HF200 HD (audio input via "mini" shoe) approx. $520
*cheapest HD camera with audio input
Best places to purchase video equipment and tape stock in NYC:
Adorama Camera Inc.
42 W. 18th St., NY, NY 10011
800.223.2500
B & H Photo / Video
420 9th Ave., NY, NY 10001
800.606.6969 / 212.444.6615
*keep in mind, the flip is cheap but there is no image stabilization, zoom, or audio input
Sony DCR-HC52 (Mini DV with audio input) approx. $200
Canon ZR800 (Mini DV with audio input) approx. $200
Sony HDR-CX100 AVCHD (No audio input) approx. $375
Canon VIXIA HF200 HD (audio input via "mini" shoe) approx. $520
*cheapest HD camera with audio input
Best places to purchase video equipment and tape stock in NYC:
Adorama Camera Inc.
42 W. 18th St., NY, NY 10011
800.223.2500
B & H Photo / Video
420 9th Ave., NY, NY 10001
800.606.6969 / 212.444.6615
How to Reserve Equipment
To reserve equipment:
1. Go to http://www.newschool.edu/at.
2. Click on “Student Reservations “ > “Book Equipment for Pick-Up at Equipment Center”.
3. Read and agree to terms and conditions.
4. Reserve your equipment, start date must be 2 full days business days in advance.
5. Once you have chosen your equipment kits and dates, reserve your optional accessories:
-manual/s
-headset w/ mini-plug
-remote control
-quick-release tripod
-tripod bag
-camcorder shotgun mic
-XLR to mini cable
6. Pick up your equipment from the Equipment Center.
You must have a valid New School ID to pick up, they will not give you anything without one. Make sure that you TEST EVERYTHING before you sign for it, otherwise you are liable -- and they will make you pay. There is also a $40 no show fee, for reserving equipment and not showing up on time to pick it up. Late fees are $20 per hour.
To download the New School tip sheet for equipment click here.
The Equipment Center
Location
55 West 13th St, Rm. 921
Hours
Sunday 10:30am - 11:30pm
Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 11:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 7:30pm
*RESERVED EQUIPMENT IS DUE BACK BY 7PM
Contact
Tel: 212.229.5300 ext. 4556
Fax: 212.647.8202
Email: eqc[at]newschool[dot]edu
1. Go to http://www.newschool.edu/at.
2. Click on “Student Reservations “ > “Book Equipment for Pick-Up at Equipment Center”.
3. Read and agree to terms and conditions.
4. Reserve your equipment, start date must be 2 full days business days in advance.
5. Once you have chosen your equipment kits and dates, reserve your optional accessories:
-manual/s
-headset w/ mini-plug
-remote control
-quick-release tripod
-tripod bag
-camcorder shotgun mic
-XLR to mini cable
6. Pick up your equipment from the Equipment Center.
You must have a valid New School ID to pick up, they will not give you anything without one. Make sure that you TEST EVERYTHING before you sign for it, otherwise you are liable -- and they will make you pay. There is also a $40 no show fee, for reserving equipment and not showing up on time to pick it up. Late fees are $20 per hour.
To download the New School tip sheet for equipment click here.
The Equipment Center
Location
55 West 13th St, Rm. 921
Hours
Sunday 10:30am - 11:30pm
Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 11:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 7:30pm
*RESERVED EQUIPMENT IS DUE BACK BY 7PM
Contact
Tel: 212.229.5300 ext. 4556
Fax: 212.647.8202
Email: eqc[at]newschool[dot]edu
First project: Multiple Personalities (due 03.05.09)
This is a single-channel split screen video project, where you will have 2 image sequences playing simultaneously on the same screen. Think of each sequence as a video self-portrait with sound, and decide how you want your 2 (or more) selves to interact. Storyboard your sequences together, keeping in mind that the viewer will see both simultaneously. Think about where and when you want your viewers to focus, and keep the total run time to approx. 2 minutes. Once you have decided on the sequences, arrange them within a 16 x 9 or 4 x 3 rectangle (aspect ratio depends on your camera). The screen can be divided in any direction: horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Check out http://www.splitscreen.us/ for ideas and inspiration.
References
“Buffalo 66,” dir. Vincent Gallo, 2006
“King” and “Queen,” Candice Breitz, 2005
“The Way Things Go,” Peter Fischli & David Weiss, 1987
“Public Privacy,” Wendy Richmond, ongoing
"3 Revolutions," Frank Zadlo, 2008
References
“Buffalo 66,” dir. Vincent Gallo, 2006
“King” and “Queen,” Candice Breitz, 2005
“The Way Things Go,” Peter Fischli & David Weiss, 1987
“Public Privacy,” Wendy Richmond, ongoing
"3 Revolutions," Frank Zadlo, 2008
Welcome to Visual Thinking: Video
Welcome to Visual Thinking: Video at Parsons! We're looking forward to an exciting and productive semester.
To download the syllabus, click here.
To download the vocabulary terms handout click here.
To download the origins of cinema presentations handout click here.
To download the storyboards handout click here.
The best way to get in touch with me outside of class is email, leddyn [at] newschool [dot] edu. You can reach me by phone through the fine arts office 212-229-8942, I also have a mailbox there. The fine arts office is located at 25 E. 13th Street, 5th floor.
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