MACSD
january
NEWSLETTER
FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear Friends, What a year it has been. Filled with loss and many challenges, but SO many successes & new beginnings as well. MEDIA ARTS has been honored to touch the lives of so many 1000s of people this year via our film screenings, education programs, and production services. We could have not done it without all of you in the community. MIL GRACIAS to all those of you who supported our programming in 2012! On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, and everyone at MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO, thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you all in 2013. Our 20th Anniversary year is going to be big & full of surprises! Sincerely, Ethan van Thillo Founder/Executive Director MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO
contents “happy new year!”
Digital Gym rebranding 4 Spring offerings for youth 6 Poster Reveal Party at the 8 Noel Baza Gallery January evening workshops 9 Video update from 11 Speak City Heights Boulevard Nights Recap 12
MEDIA ARTS is proud to announce the unveiling of its’ new branding for the new DIGITAL GYM community technology space in North Park. Over the past year, amazing changes have taken place at the new space. Here’s a short photo slideshow showing how far we’ve come over the past year. http://www. mediaartscenter.org/site/c.dfLIJPOvHoE/b.7892265/k. C0E6/Photos.htm In 2013, you’ll be able to watch amazing foreign and independent movies in our new cinema, grab some snacks in our lounge, take fun workshops to gain new skills, and buy some cool gifts in the new Digital Gym store. The DIGITAL GYM logo and branding materials were designed by local Tijuana/San Diego graphic designer, Franko Rosas. To see more of Franko’s work, visit: fr-nko.tumblr.com www.fr-nko.com behance.net/franko
YOUTH MEDIA & TECH CAMP Youth (ages 5-13) are invited to join us for the return of our successful and fun Youth Media & Tech Camp! Registration for the Spring Break 2013 camps will open February 1!
UPCOMING SPRING 2013 CAMP DATES: April 1-5 Time: Monday thru Friday April 8-12 8:30 - 3:00 pm CAMP HOURS April 15-19 3:00 - 5:00 pm EXTENDED HOURS
TEEN PRODUCERS PROJECT Spring Session: January 26 Its time for yet another exciting session of TPP! If you are between the ages of 14-18 and interested in filmmaking or want to learn more about the art of journalism, stop by the Media Arts Center and experience a little bit of both. We want to share your voice! $20/ class or $180 for all 12 weeks Saturdays 10am-2pm at the Media Arts Center
2921 El Cajon Blvd. www.mediaartscenter.org San Diego, CA 92104 www.sdlatinofilm.com
Intro to Music Video Production 100 Workshop Series (Jan., 10, 17 & 24)
Media Arts Center San Diego’s “Digital Gym” presents INTRO TO MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION 100 For those of you that wish to learn the fundamentals of the art of producing, lighting, blocking, shooting and editing a professional music video. Leave class w/ a finished music video for your reel!
Sign-up today at www.mediaartscenter.org/diylab
MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION 101
January 10th, Thursday, 6-PM * Script development (music interpretation) * Artist evaluation and Marketing Strategy * Site evaluation
MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION 102
Instructor: Don Mason $30/class. 25% off for members. Sign-up today at www.mediaartscenter.org/diylab Info/RSVP: 619-230-1938 x 101, ethan@mediaartscenter.org
January 17th, Thursday, 6-PM * Scene change comprehension * Artist Performance and Video Production (LS, CU, MCU and XCU)
MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION 103 January 24th, Thursday, 6-PM * Editing and Mastering * Marketing and Airing
2921 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92104 www.mediaartscenter.org www.sdlatinofilm.com
WORKSHOP: Intro to Adobe Premiere 101 Media Arts Center San Diego’s “Digital Gym” presents INTRO TO ADOBE PREMIERE. For those of you Final Cut Pro users that are not sold on Final Cut Pro X, this is the class for you!
ADOBE PREMIERE 101: Intro to Adobe Premiere - January 8, Tuesday, 6-8pm * Understanding the workflow * Creating a project ADOBE PREMIERE 102: Editing - January 15, Tuesday, 6-8pm * Working with the sceneline * Working with the timeline Adobe Premiere 103: Effects & Exporting - January 22, Tuesday, 6-8pm *Applying & modifying video effects * Exporting your project
Instructor: Alberto Lopez $30/class. 25% off for members. Sign-up today at www.mediaartscenter.org/ diylab Info/RSVP: 619-230-1938 x 101,
ethan@mediaartscenter.org 2921 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92104 www.mediaartscenter.org www.sdlatinofilm.com
20th Anniversary
Poster Reveal January 9th 6pm to 8pm NOEL BAZA FINE ART GALLERY 2165 INDIA ST. www.sdlatinofilm.com 619.230.1938 Join us when we reveal the winner of the SDLFF poster contest! We’ll have food, music, and giveaways.
video by the teen producers project
video by brian myers
BOULEVARD NIGHTS Folks came out to enjoy the 3rd quarterly block party, Boulevard Nights, on December 14th. Students from Hoover High’s music, drama, and art departments performed and sold ceramics, Pacific Arts Movement’s Drive By Cinema made its debut, our Teen Producers showcased their latest films, and everyone enjoyed some good old fashioned holiday fun!
HIGHLIGHTS
Guests had fun posing in the holiday-themed photo booth!
True Kitchen Creatives made some really yummy vegan fare!
The Pacific Arts Movement’s Drive By Cinema made their debut on MACSD’s sidewalk!
Hoover High’s Jazz Band rocked the house!
MACSD presents the FIRST independent theater in San Diego.
COMING SOON...
VOLUNTEER Media Arts Center will hold volunteer orientations on the following dates. Give back to your community by volunteering with us! Jan 3, 2013 @ MACSD. 6pm. Feb 7, 2013 @ MACSD. 6pm. Mar 5, 2013 @ UltraStar Cinemas Hazard Center. 6pm.
MEMBERSHIP MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO’S “Digital Gym” is a multimedia lab and community space for anyone interested in new media and technologies. Digital Gym members enjoy a wide range of benefits, including free workshops and access to production equipment. Join now and take full advantage by choosing a plan that meets your interests and budget!
ALL LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE: Access to Computers & Multimedia Production Equipment. Discounted Digital Media Workshops. Ticket discounts at MACSD’s various film series.
LEVELS STUDENT -- $25 /year Access to equipment rentals, 25% discount to youth workshops & camps (including Teen Producers Project), 8 hours per month access to computer lab.
BASIC -- $45 /year Access to equipment rentals, 25% discount to all workshops, 8 hours per month access to computer lab.
PREMIUM -- $75 /year Access to equipment rentals, 25% discount to all workshops, 16 hours per month access to computer lab.
UNLIMITED -- $125/year Access to equipment rentals, 25% discount to all workshops, unlimited access to computer lab, VIP invites
FAMILY -- $175/year Access for 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 18 ($25 for each additional child) to 2 free workshops per month for kids or parents, 25% discount to all workshops and camps, first session of our popular one-on-one tech tutoring (by appointment) per family member is free, 8 hours per month access to computer lab for any family member, members only access to rent the space for a birthday party at MACSD. (Please contact us for pricing information and availability).
REGISTER NOW ONLINE at: www.mediaartscenter.org/membership INFO: Julia Richardson – Program Associate – 619.230.1938 x105 – julia@mediaartscenter.org
2921 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92104
www.mediaartscenter.org www.sdlatinofilm.com
OUR MISSION MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO promotes access to film and video as tools for community self-expression and social change and supports the professional development of media artists.
ph: 619.230.1938 2921 El Cajon Blvd. fax: 619.230.1937 San Diego, CA 92104 julia@mediaartscenter.org education & outreach coordinator