AV STUDIO MEETING 20140915

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AV Studio Meeting Agenda 9/15/2014

AV Studio goals

  1. Design and maintain an efficient system for completing video and audio projects.
  2. Maintain and provide content for the DMS YouTube channel.
  3. Work with the DMS's PR Committee to create videos documenting projects, events, and classes at the space.
  4. Educate DMS members and the public in AV related topics

General updates

  • Equipment locker
    • New point-and-shoot cameras in locker from donation shelf
  • YouTube channel:
    • Incentive may be available for YouTube videos in future
    • Waiting on YouTube “template” package - David S.
  • Release form
    • Available on Wiki
    • Available in locker labeled “model releases”
    • Use it!
  • License of CC on DMS computer is an educational license
  • Ops handling “computer lab”
  • Haley added $50 to AV fund from honorarium
  • Wiki Category created
  • BOD approved purchase of blankets for walls
  • BOD declined purchase of scissor clamps for ceiling


Current video projects

  • Dremel night edit complete - release pending finalization of YouTube graphics
  • New member vids - Moore and LeCody writing
    • Wants to do 2 vids:
      • Orientation vid
      • “Be Excellent” video


Upcoming classes

  • VFX series - David S.
    • James suggests color correction
    • Do as much as possible away from computer; this opens to people who don’t have After Effects access
  • How to shoot with your phone workshop - David
  • How to film a class workshop - David
  • Build a phone/camera rig workshop (postponed) - David
  • 3D for animation - James Moffit, (May be delayed b/c of James’s workload)
    • James may break into series
  • Making Awesome Voices - Josh
  • Writing Your Tutorial Video - Haley


Action Items

  • Need someone to lead filming/keeping track of classes - Table item
  • Post meetup about upcoming class - David S.
  • Add credits to Dremel vid - David S.
  • Add donated cameras to equipment list - David S.
    • Figure out needed equipment/cables
  • Approach Adobe for more licenses if computer lab congeals - Table item pending "computer lab"
    • Investigate for discounts, educational licenses
  • Hang blankets when they come in - David S.
    • Add button hole to moving blankets - Haley M.
  • Investigate live streaming class topics - Richard H.
  • Schedule Meta Bus meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 23 - DONE
  • Complete YouTube bumpers - David S.