Wednesday, November 3, 2010
November 11 - Songwriters Workshop presented by the Grammy Foundation
Please join us Thursday November 11 for a songwriters workshop presented by the Grammy Foundation. The workshop will take place from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm and refreshments will be provided.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Casting Call - Want to be in a film?
"Casting Call! Seeking all locals ages 18-35
Sat 14th-Sun 15th
@ Tipitina's in Lafayette
Corner of Johnston Street and E. Vermillion
1PM-4:30PM
510 Johnston St.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
April Showers will bring you to the Co-Op...
Wed, March 31, 5:30 - Final Cut Pro 202 with David Webber
Final Cut Pro is the industry standard software for editing video. Learn methods to create great projects in simple ways that make sense in FCP. David Webber follows up his FCP 101 with this class, going over his secrets & techniques for editing in Final Cut Pro. He’s even going to assign (optional) homework where you can come in and edit with some stock footage and send him your final project! Boy, this guy is good. 5:30pm @ the Co-Op.
This year, April showers are bringing back the Tipitina’s/Valcour Song Contest!
During the month of April, Co-Op members have THREE hours to record a song and submit it to Rachel, who in turn will turn all of the songs into Lucius, Joel & Phillip over at Valcour records. They will then select ONE song (it’s hard!) to receive $200 cash, a year membership to the Co-Op, and Artist of the Month over at Valcourrecords.com!!!! WHAT?! I know. And they are looking for ALL GENRES! Click here to get all the info. Must be a Co-Op member from Acadiana to enter.
Wed, April 7, 5:30p How to record an awesome song in Pro Tools by Chase Dugas
Chase Dugas has been in the audio business for 12 yrs doing everything from running sound for live bands (Third Eye Blind, Josh Kelley, Dave Mathews, and Spank the Monkey, just to name a few) to building and repairing audio gear. With the song contest on everyone’s mind, Chase will be here next week to teach us how to record a killer song in pro tools with only 3 hours at the helm! It will be a fast based class going over the basics of using Pro Tools, what kind of mic’s to use, frequencies, and lots else. Come with questions and maybe even with some coffee in your belly!
Final Cut Pro is the industry standard software for editing video. Learn methods to create great projects in simple ways that make sense in FCP. David Webber follows up his FCP 101 with this class, going over his secrets & techniques for editing in Final Cut Pro. He’s even going to assign (optional) homework where you can come in and edit with some stock footage and send him your final project! Boy, this guy is good. 5:30pm @ the Co-Op.
This year, April showers are bringing back the Tipitina’s/Valcour Song Contest!
During the month of April, Co-Op members have THREE hours to record a song and submit it to Rachel, who in turn will turn all of the songs into Lucius, Joel & Phillip over at Valcour records. They will then select ONE song (it’s hard!) to receive $200 cash, a year membership to the Co-Op, and Artist of the Month over at Valcourrecords.com!!!! WHAT?! I know. And they are looking for ALL GENRES! Click here to get all the info. Must be a Co-Op member from Acadiana to enter.
Wed, April 7, 5:30p How to record an awesome song in Pro Tools by Chase Dugas
Chase Dugas has been in the audio business for 12 yrs doing everything from running sound for live bands (Third Eye Blind, Josh Kelley, Dave Mathews, and Spank the Monkey, just to name a few) to building and repairing audio gear. With the song contest on everyone’s mind, Chase will be here next week to teach us how to record a killer song in pro tools with only 3 hours at the helm! It will be a fast based class going over the basics of using Pro Tools, what kind of mic’s to use, frequencies, and lots else. Come with questions and maybe even with some coffee in your belly!
Tipitina's/Valcour Records Song Contest!!
We are excited about the second Tipitina's/Valcour Records Song Contest that will take place during the month of April 2010!!
The way it works is that Co-Op members have three hours to come in and record one song. It can be a band, your solo project, you can have your own engineer that you bring in or do it all yourself. Rap, indie, folk, whatever you make we want you to record it!
Then the men over at Valcour will listen to all the entries and pick ONE recording (talk about a hard job!) to win $200, artist of the month on ValcourRecords.com, and a year membership to the Co-Op!!
And don't think you need a lot of bells and whistles to win. Just make a quality recording of your best song. You can read about last year's winner, Christine Peirce, here! She did the whole thing by herself in one sitting, it's awesome and we can't wait to hear what else is out there!!
Feel free to call the office or send in an e-mail to book your time for the month of July!
Here's the rules & guidelines:
All entries must be recorded at the Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op (at 510 Johnston Street) in Lafayette during the month of April 2010.
Participating artists and bands must consider their home base to be within the 22 parishes of Acadiana (and must provide a mailing address in Acadiana).*
All entries must consist of original material.
Only one entry per Artist or band (if two different bands share one member, that is fine, but different bands cannot contain two or more of the same members).
All entries must be recorded and mixed from start to finish during a single three hour recording session (it is fine to use songs previously written and worked on, but all recording music take place during the three hour session).
Song entries must be between two and four minutes in duration.
Entries will be judged by the partners at Valcour Records, LLC; criteria will include, but are not limited to: songwriting, instrumentation, vocals, creativity, performance quality, production quality, and likability.
Checks will be made out to a single recipient indicated at the time of entry, and any distribution among participants thereafter will be solely the responsibility of the artist.
Participants under 18 years of age must provide the name of a parent or legal guardian to accept financial winnings on their behalf.
All genres of music are welcome and variety is encouraged.
Contest rules are subject to change without notification.
*Acadia | Allen | Ascension | Assumption | Avoyelles | Beauregard | Bienville |
Bossier | Caddo | Calcasieu | Caldwell | Cameron | Catahoula | Claiborne |
Concordia | De Soto | East Baton Rouge | East Carroll | East Feliciana |
Evangeline | Franklin | Grant | Iberia | Iberville | Jackson | Jefferson |
Jefferson Davis | La Salle | Lafayette | Lafourche | Lincoln | Livingston |
Madison | Morehouse | Natchitoches | Orleans | Ouachita | Plaquemines |
Pointe Coupee | Rapides | Red River | Richland | Sabine | St. Bernard |
St. Charles | St. Helena | St. James | St. John the Baptist | St. Landry |
St. Martin | St. Mary | St. Tammany | Tangipahoa | Tensas | Terrebonne |
Union | Vermilion | Vernon | Washington | Webster | West Baton Rouge |
West Carroll | West Feliciana | Winn
The way it works is that Co-Op members have three hours to come in and record one song. It can be a band, your solo project, you can have your own engineer that you bring in or do it all yourself. Rap, indie, folk, whatever you make we want you to record it!
Then the men over at Valcour will listen to all the entries and pick ONE recording (talk about a hard job!) to win $200, artist of the month on ValcourRecords.com, and a year membership to the Co-Op!!
And don't think you need a lot of bells and whistles to win. Just make a quality recording of your best song. You can read about last year's winner, Christine Peirce, here! She did the whole thing by herself in one sitting, it's awesome and we can't wait to hear what else is out there!!
Feel free to call the office or send in an e-mail to book your time for the month of July!
Here's the rules & guidelines:
All entries must be recorded at the Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op (at 510 Johnston Street) in Lafayette during the month of April 2010.Participating artists and bands must consider their home base to be within the 22 parishes of Acadiana (and must provide a mailing address in Acadiana).*All entries must consist of original material.Only one entry per Artist or band (if two different bands share one member, that is fine, but different bands cannot contain two or more of the same members).All entries must be recorded and mixed from start to finish during a single three hour recording session (it is fine to use songs previously written and worked on, but all recording music take place during the three hour session).Song entries must be between two and four minutes in duration.Entries will be judged by the partners at Valcour Records, LLC; criteria will include, but are not limited to: songwriting, instrumentation, vocals, creativity, performance quality, production quality, and likability.Checks will be made out to a single recipient indicated at the time of entry, and any distribution among participants thereafter will be solely the responsibility of the artist.Participants under 18 years of age must provide the name of a parent or legal guardian to accept financial winnings on their behalf.All genres of music are welcome and variety is encouraged.Contest rules are subject to change without notification.*Acadia | Allen | Ascension | Assumption | Avoyelles | Beauregard | Bienville |
Bossier | Caddo | Calcasieu | Caldwell | Cameron | Catahoula | Claiborne |
Concordia | De Soto | East Baton Rouge | East Carroll | East Feliciana |
Evangeline | Franklin | Grant | Iberia | Iberville | Jackson | Jefferson |
Jefferson Davis | La Salle | Lafayette | Lafourche | Lincoln | Livingston |
Madison | Morehouse | Natchitoches | Orleans | Ouachita | Plaquemines |
Pointe Coupee | Rapides | Red River | Richland | Sabine | St. Bernard |
St. Charles | St. Helena | St. James | St. John the Baptist | St. Landry |
St. Martin | St. Mary | St. Tammany | Tangipahoa | Tensas | Terrebonne |
Union | Vermilion | Vernon | Washington | Webster | West Baton Rouge |
West Carroll | West Feliciana | Winn
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
It's March!
I know I am always saying that what I have to say is important, but it’s really how I feel! Of course!
So read over this table of contents, decide what’s relevantly important to you, and scroll down for the details.
Just a reminder the March survey is going on, if
you come into the Co-Op prepare to spend a couple minutes with Rachel answering some questions about who you are and your finances over the last two years to collect info needed to secure our funding.
Table of Contents -Thank you to YOU
-Thank you to Show & Tell Productions
-New Equipment is in!!!
-Valcour/Tip’s song contest returns!
-March Workshops: Grants & Final Cut Pro 202
Thank you to YOU
First off, thank you to those members who helped put on the fundraisers we had a couple weeks ago. We were able to raise some money for our Co-Op and also let more people know about who we are and what we do! But a very special and loud thanks to those of you who came out and donated to help us continue the work we do.
Thank you to Show & Tell Productions And a big warm thank you to Paul over at Show & Tell Productions
New Equipment is in!!!
YES! THAT’S RIGHT!
We now have a brand spanking new 27” imac with the latest Pro Tools LE & Final Cut Pro Suite 3!! I AM SO EXCITED! Just give me a day to do some rearranging before you all start running in. Thanks to the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation for providing us with a grant to get the new equipment.
Valcour/Tip’s song contest returns!
That’s right! Valcour Records and the Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op are teaming up again with the Song Contest! For the month of April, come into the Co-Op and do the best recording you can in only 3 hours! At the end of the month, I’ll send them all off to the guys over in Eunice & they’ll pick their favorite (it’s hard to do!) and the winner will receive a spotlight as Artist of the Month on the Valcour Records website, $200 cash, and a year membership to the Co-Op! Details are forthcoming, but if you just can’t wait contact me and I’ll fill you in.
March Workshops: Grants & Final Cut Pro 202
We’ve got two great workshops this month, check em out!
Thurs, March 18th, 5:30 – Gwen Richard presents: Grants
Grants are one of the keys to making money as an artist, but it can be hard to wrap your finger around which ones are right for you and just how to write them. Gwen works with the grants over at the Acadiana Center for the Arts and will be giving a presentation to help you know about grants that are available and the best way to get them.
Wed, March 31st 5:30 – Final Cut Pro 202 with David Webber
Final Cut Pro is the industry standard for editing video. David taught FCP 101 recently, and for those of you who already know how to start your own project but need a boost in your ways of editing, etc, in FCP 202 we will learn ways of creating great projects in simple ways that make sense. There may even be pre-class homework, but I’ll let you know before hand if so. The way David Webber teaches, you feel like he could teach you to sit on the beach in cool, dark sunglasses drinking your favorite beverage out of a coconut. He’s that good at empowering you.
*Photos, top to bottom: Christine Peirce; Bonsoir, Catin; Russell Cormier. Thanks to them as well as Marty Christian, Andy Cornett, D'Jalma Garnier, & Joe Hall for helping with the benefits!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Build Your Own Tube Amp Workshop Details!
Date: April 12, 13, and 15
Time: 6-8PM
Registration deadline: March 15
Non-refundable deposit due by deadline: $350, mailed to the following address
872 Highway 758
Eunice, LA 70535
The deposit includes:
Pre-drilled chassis
Mains Transformer
Output Transformer
Tubes (4: 1-12AX7, 2-6V6, 1-GZ34)
Tube Sockets (4)
Wire
Jacks (2)
Pilot lamp
Power Switch
Capacitors
Resistors
Potentiometers (2)
Power Cord
Fuse and Fuse Holder
Schematic
Note that the neither the cabinet nor the speaker is included in the deposit.
Circuit description: 15W Class A tube amp with Volume and Tone control. The preamp will consist of a single 12AX7 and the output section will be made up of two 6V6 tubes in parallel.
Each person is required to bring the following:
25-35W Soldering iron
Silver Bearing Solder (ie. Radio Shack) no exceptions
Small Sponge
Small Wire Snips
Wire Strippers
Thanks!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
March Survey: Mandatory!
Dear Co-Op Member:
As in the past, your Music Office Co-Op will be conducting an Economic Impact Study during the month of March 2010.
This Economic Impact Study is your Co-Op's most effective marketing and fundraising tool. Because of the Study your Co-Op has been able to grow into a statewide network of offices, and secure State funding. To see the most recent Study, follow this link:
http://tipitinasfoundation.org/_data/global/images/economic_impact_2009_V05.zip
Your Music Office Co-Op is a workforce development program, so the Study asks some very specific, and personal, questions about earnings and revenue sources. We collect this information in a private, closed-door interview that takes five minutes or less. For accuracy, and your ease of use, the Co-Op manager will explain the questions and enter your answers directly into an online database; no paper copies are created. Co-Op managers are under strict non-disclosure orders; they may not reveal any part of your information to anyone, including me. The survey is designed so there is no way to identify you; no names, no addresses, and no other identifying information is collected.
Unlike previous years, participation in the study is now mandatory for Co-Op membership. If you use the Co-Op in March, you must participate in the survey. It's that important.
Please be prepared to answer the following questions as accurately as possible:
- What was your total annual income, from all sources, during 2009 and 2008?
- What was your income from music/media activities during 2009 and 2008?
- How many gigs did you do during 2009 and 2008?
- What were your average earnings per gig?
- What are the sources, and rough percentages, of your music/media income streams (gigs, teaching, CD sales, tech work, etc.)?
To ensure accuracy, please look over - or bring along - your last two federal income tax returns, your calendar or schedule for '08 and '09, Quicken/QuickBooks, ledger, bank statements, or other applicable music/media business financial records. If such materials are unavailable, please try to recollect and reconstruct as accurately as possible. We ask that you be ready to do the survey upon your first Co-Op usage in the month of March.
Feel free to consult with your Co-Op manager, or call/email me directly, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the Study. Thank you in advance for your participation in the Economic Impact Study, and in your Music Office Co-Op. With your help we can continue to serve Louisiana artists, and help you make more money.
Best regards,
Todd Souvignier
Co-Op Director
Tipitina's Foundation, Inc.
4040 Tulane Avenue #6000, New Orleans LA 70119
todd@tipitinas.com
(504) 669-4406
As in the past, your Music Office Co-Op will be conducting an Economic Impact Study during the month of March 2010.
This Economic Impact Study is your Co-Op's most effective marketing and fundraising tool. Because of the Study your Co-Op has been able to grow into a statewide network of offices, and secure State funding. To see the most recent Study, follow this link:
http://tipitinasfoundation.org/_data/global/images/economic_impact_2009_V05.zip
Your Music Office Co-Op is a workforce development program, so the Study asks some very specific, and personal, questions about earnings and revenue sources. We collect this information in a private, closed-door interview that takes five minutes or less. For accuracy, and your ease of use, the Co-Op manager will explain the questions and enter your answers directly into an online database; no paper copies are created. Co-Op managers are under strict non-disclosure orders; they may not reveal any part of your information to anyone, including me. The survey is designed so there is no way to identify you; no names, no addresses, and no other identifying information is collected.
Unlike previous years, participation in the study is now mandatory for Co-Op membership. If you use the Co-Op in March, you must participate in the survey. It's that important.
Please be prepared to answer the following questions as accurately as possible:
- What was your total annual income, from all sources, during 2009 and 2008?
- What was your income from music/media activities during 2009 and 2008?
- How many gigs did you do during 2009 and 2008?
- What were your average earnings per gig?
- What are the sources, and rough percentages, of your music/media income streams (gigs, teaching, CD sales, tech work, etc.)?
To ensure accuracy, please look over - or bring along - your last two federal income tax returns, your calendar or schedule for '08 and '09, Quicken/QuickBooks, ledger, bank statements, or other applicable music/media business financial records. If such materials are unavailable, please try to recollect and reconstruct as accurately as possible. We ask that you be ready to do the survey upon your first Co-Op usage in the month of March.
Feel free to consult with your Co-Op manager, or call/email me directly, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the Study. Thank you in advance for your participation in the Economic Impact Study, and in your Music Office Co-Op. With your help we can continue to serve Louisiana artists, and help you make more money.
Best regards,
Todd Souvignier
Co-Op Director
Tipitina's Foundation, Inc.
4040 Tulane Avenue #6000, New Orleans LA 70119
todd@tipitinas.com
(504) 669-4406
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
February means Quality AND Quantity.
February may be the shortest month, but it won't keep us from cramming more things into it!! We have three great workshops and two fundraisers this month. We really need your help financially, so please check out the opportunities to help out below.Wed, Feb 3rd 5:30 Managing and Booking Bands with Johnny Palazzotto and Lisa Stafford
I’m not going to candy coat this: it’s hard work to book shows and it’s hard work to manage a band. But you can do it! Whether it be your own career or someone else’s, Lisa and Johnny have countless years under their belts working in the music industry and will spend the time to pass their knowledge on to you. Lisa Stafford has worked at Festival International booking the bands for as long as I can remember and manages all sorts of bands from Cedric Watson to Feufollet. Johnny Palazzotto is a forty year veteran of the regional, national and international entertainment industry, has been instrumental in making the rest of the world aware of numerous Louisiana artists, and is making the trek from Baton Rouge just to co-present this workshop!
Wed, Feb 10th 5:30 Intro Final Cut Pro with David Webber
David Webber
Thurs, Feb 25th 5:30 Inside Tube Amps with Joel Savoy
Beginner tube amp safety, repair and modification. We'll talk about how to safely work on your own amp and the basic principles of tube audio circuits, including reading schematics. Joel will discuss some common problems and general troubleshooting techniques as well.
Joel is a musician among musicians and turns out he’s an amp-builder among amp-builders, too. If anyone would be interested in a 3-class course on building your own 10W Class A tube amp, please email Joel Savoy at joel@valcourrecords.com. Price is $350 per person, all parts (except speaker and cabinet) supplied. Some tools required.
Feb 26th-28th – Support your Co-Op through Barnes & Noble purchases!
We will have some Co-Op members doing an in-store, & meanwhile if you buy some books and tell your cashier you want to support the Tipitina’s Co-Op, a portion of your purchases will go towards the Co-Op all weekend!
Feb 27th – Bonsoir Catin & Art Opening at Café Des Amis Co-Op fundraiser!!
We will be Café Des Amis’ non-profit of choice during their next Art Opening by the sisters Norma Thompson & Gerta Kilchrist! Spend your evening with their irresistible food and the sweet sounds of Bonsoir Catin, and leave some money behind to support what we are doing here at the Co-Op! If you’ve eaten there before, you know I’m serious when I say I’m already hungry.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
January...February...My time flies by!
With the holidays it’s been quiet here at the Co-Op, but now that it’s all over…we’re the warmest place to fill your new year’s resolution of getting things done. Come record an album or edit a movie!
Thanks to Ben Balser who did a special podcast about the Lafayette Co-Op last week! Send it on to people you think may be interested in learning more about what we do here!
Since Feb is almost here (woah!) and with it comes Mardi Gras, I’m just gonna spill the beans for the workshops over the next 6 weeks. If there was something in 2009 that you know you want us to do again, send me an email and I’ll do my best to bring it back. Please note the Co-Op will have special hours (9a-5p) on Thurs, Feb 25th because of the all day workshop that day!
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Upcoming Events:
Tues, Jan 19th 6pmSHARP - Video Codecs with Kris Wotipka -->AT AOC!<-- NEXT WEEK!
Tues, Jan 26th 5:30 - The Art of Creative Merch with Jillian Johnson
Wed, Feb 3rd 5:30 - Managing and Booking Bands with Johnny Palazzotto and Lisa Stafford
Wed, Feb 10th 5:30 - Intro Final Cut Pro with David Webber
Thurs, Feb 25th 9am-5pm (CANCELED!) - Compositing And Mattes with Ben Balser
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"Read More" for workshop descriptions!
Tues, Jan 19th - 6pmSHARP Video Codecs with Kris Wotipka -->AT AOC!<-- Codecs are the evil little letters and numbers that loom over your head and mine. Every video you take has some sort of video encoding that can make or break the happiness of your editing process. Kris one of those experts in most every technology and has the rare brain for retaining codec information. Join him as he explains how they work and the who-what-whens of using them. This class will happen AT AOC AND DOORS CLOSE AT 6 PM!!! No late comers. 124 East Main Street (ACFM entrance) two blocks from the Co-Op. You must either be a member of AOC or a current paid member of the Co-Op to attend, OR you can pay a $25 registration fee in advance. A little confusing, so contact me if you have questions. Tues, Jan 26th 5:30 The Art of Creative Merch with Jillian Johnson
Jillian Johnson, Merchandising Tsar, will go talk about the importance of having merch, how to go from idea to product, and being creative with it. Whether it be Valentine’s with your artwork, postcards for your band, or even just buttons, there are simple ways to create more merch and more money for yourself. Jillian’s posters cover our walls here, and you can see her fingerprints on the merch of everything she’s involved with, from Blackpot Festival’s oodles of items to band merch for her own projects. Jillian’s aesthetic and creative visions go way beyond craft, or art, or marketing.
Wed, Feb 3rd 5:30 Managing and Booking Bands with Johnny Palazzotto and Lisa Stafford
I’m not going to candy coat this: it’s hard work to book shows and it’s hard work to manage a band. But you can do it! Whether it be your own career or someone else’s, Lisa and Johnny have countless years under their belts working in the music industry and will spend the time to pass their knowledge on to you. Lisa Stafford has worked at Festival International booking the bands for as long as I can remember and manages all sorts of bands from Cedric Watson to Feufollet. Johnny Palazzotto is a forty year veteran of the regional, national and international entertainment industry, has been instrumental in making the rest of the world aware of numerous Louisiana artists, and is making the trek from Baton Rouge just to co-present this workshop!
Wed, Feb 10th 5:30 Intro Final Cut Pro with David Webber
David Webber is a teacher among teachers, and will join us this night to go over the basics of using Final Cut Pro. If you are interested in video editing and want to learn how to go more pro, or if you’re already pro looking for a refresher, join David’s journey into the wide ocean that is Final Cut Pro.
Thurs, Feb 25th 9am-5pm (CANCELED!) Compositing And Mattes with Ben Balser
This one day free seminar will show students the tools and technique to build effective video composites and mattes using Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Mocha For FCP. Topics will include Composite Modes, Chorma Keying, stock & custom mattes, keyframe basics, image stabilization, and tracking. This will be one full, very intensive day of valuable information that can help develop your work and skills to a new level. A Consultant, Educator, Author, Composer, Ben Balser is a truly multifaceted individual blazing new territory for the local industry. Among his many achievements he founded the South Louisiana Final Cut Pro Users Group, Event DV’s “Cut Lines”, New Orleans Video Access Center’s AATC program, and brings nationally renowned personalities to southeast Louisiana.
Thanks to Ben Balser who did a special podcast
Since Feb is almost here (woah!) and with it comes Mardi Gras, I’m just gonna spill the beans for the workshops over the next 6 weeks. If there was something in 2009 that you know you want us to do again, send me an email and I’ll do my best to bring it back. Please note the Co-Op will have special hours (9a-5p) on Thurs, Feb 25th because of the all day workshop that day!
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Upcoming Events:
Tues, Jan 19th 6pmSHARP - Video Codecs with Kris Wotipka -->AT AOC!<-- NEXT WEEK!
Tues, Jan 26th 5:30 - The Art of Creative Merch with Jillian Johnson
Wed, Feb 3rd 5:30 - Managing and Booking Bands with Johnny Palazzotto and Lisa Stafford
Wed, Feb 10th 5:30 - Intro Final Cut Pro with David Webber
Thurs, Feb 25th 9am-5pm (CANCELED!) - Compositing And Mattes with Ben Balser
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"Read More" for workshop descriptions!
Tues, Jan 19th - 6pmSHARP Video Codecs with Kris Wotipka -->AT AOC!<-- Codecs are the evil little letters and numbers that loom over your head and mine. Every video you take has some sort of video encoding that can make or break the happiness of your editing process. Kris one of those experts in most every technology and has the rare brain for retaining codec information. Join him as he explains how they work and the who-what-whens of using them. This class will happen AT AOC AND DOORS CLOSE AT 6 PM!!! No late comers. 124 East Main Street (ACFM entrance) two blocks from the Co-Op. You must either be a member of AOC or a current paid member of the Co-Op to attend, OR you can pay a $25 registration fee in advance. A little confusing, so contact me if you have questions. Tues, Jan 26th 5:30 The Art of Creative Merch with Jillian Johnson
Jillian Johnson, Merchandising Tsar, will go talk about the importance of having merch, how to go from idea to product, and being creative with it. Whether it be Valentine’s with your artwork, postcards for your band, or even just buttons, there are simple ways to create more merch and more money for yourself. Jillian’s posters cover our walls here, and you can see her fingerprints on the merch of everything she’s involved with, from Blackpot Festival’s oodles of items to band merch for her own projects. Jillian’s aesthetic and creative visions go way beyond craft, or art, or marketing.
Wed, Feb 3rd 5:30 Managing and Booking Bands with Johnny Palazzotto and Lisa Stafford
I’m not going to candy coat this: it’s hard work to book shows and it’s hard work to manage a band. But you can do it! Whether it be your own career or someone else’s, Lisa and Johnny have countless years under their belts working in the music industry and will spend the time to pass their knowledge on to you. Lisa Stafford has worked at Festival International
Wed, Feb 10th 5:30 Intro Final Cut Pro with David Webber
David Webber
Thurs, Feb 25th 9am-5pm (CANCELED!) Compositing And Mattes with Ben Balser
This one day free seminar will show students the tools and technique to build effective video composites and mattes using Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Mocha For FCP. Topics will include Composite Modes, Chorma Keying, stock & custom mattes, keyframe basics, image stabilization, and tracking. This will be one full, very intensive day of valuable information that can help develop your work and skills to a new level. A Consultant, Educator, Author, Composer, Ben Balser
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