SPNN Closure

We will be closed on Monday for the Labor Day Holiday. Take time to enjoy the time with friends and family. SPNN will re-open on Tuesday at noon.

The DSR 250 Tripods

WE have two different styles of tripods for the DSR 250. In each of the styles over time the knobs that hold the legs tighten lossen. With the early tripods you have to replace the lever mechanism. With the second it takes an allen wrench to tighten the screw. Tighting of the first four tripods is a little tricky, since the lever on the back can move.

We have had problems with the tripods slipping and the camera falling to the floor. This is costly for the member and us. Ed Sanders walks us through the two different tirpods, safety features and how you can make sure you don't have a tripod slip and break a camera.

Rondo Community Land Trust

Greg Finzell was a guest on All Things Access for Sept. He is the Executive Director for the Rondo Community Land Trust. If you would like more information on the land trust visit their website at http://www.rondoclt.org/.

Watch the interview SPNN staffer Sherine Crooms had with Greg.

Set Design Workshop to take place at SPNN

Jazz up your production by discovering simple, creative ways to transform a blank studio into a unique and eye catching set design with dynamic Producer, Carol Critchley of SPNN.
Sept. 24, 2007 6pm

Looking to Partner

We are looking to partner with food vendors. We'd like to find community minded establishments that would like to provide food for SPNN events in exchange for support mentions on our channels. If anyone is interested please contact me at 651-298-8904 or schumacher@spnn.org

Copyrights

Have you ever wondered, Can I use this music? How much of this TV program can I utilize in my skit? These Questions and more will be answered when SPNN Welcomes Heidi Pliam of Pliam Law Group to give the basics of media and the law. She will talk about copyright infringement, release forms, and fair use. This will be a great workshop for people who want to have questions about what is fair use, what do you have to get permission for and how do you protect your work.

Cost is $30 for non members, $20 for members, and $10 for limited income, seniors, and students. It will be held Aug. 16th at 6PM.

ACM recap

The Alliance for Community Media conference was in Mpls. last week. It was great to network with other centers, attend great panel discusions and hear a speech from Al Frankin at the keynote luncheon on Saturday.

Access opened back up Monday and we are having our Intro to SPNN class on Tuesday night at 6:30. This is a great way for you to see how you can get involved at SPNN. We look forward to seeing you then.

Bonnie

Access will be closed

don't forget SPNN's Access Dept. will be closed for the Alliance for Community Media conference July 26-28. SPNN will reopen Sunday July 29.

Movement around your Movie

SPNN Welcomes Award Winning Executive Producer & Public Relations Guru, Robin P. Hickman of Soultouch Productions to discuss strategies and tipsfor getting other people interested in your project and creating a socially conscious media movement.

All Things Access July

Watch the new edition of All Things Access.

Neighborhood House

Learn more about what Neighborhood House is in the video below.

Cable Wrangling

When you are handling cables, either audio or video, remember to always handle with care. There are many tiny cables inside the cable that could break if not properly wrapped. Putting stress on the mic cables can also cause them to break and a the mic would need to be replaced. Please always handle with care. For more tips on how to wrap the cables watch this video done by Sherine Crooms, access coordinator.

July's Member of the Month

Jerah has been an active part of the SPNN community for many years. He has been involved in music productions, work out videos, and now a cooking show. Ed Sanders caught up with Jerah as he was checking out SPNN's portable switcher.

Local St. Paul Business, inovative energy

Izzy's Ice Cream decided to go green by using solar power. Izzy's involved their customers in the project by asking for donations and volunteers to affix the pannels. Bonnie Schumacher, Access manager of SPNN, talked with Jeff Sommers, owner of Izzy's Ice Cream Parlor.

Multi-Camera Shoot

Are you wanting to do a field shoot with more than one camera? Then SPNN's switcher class is for you. This class will show you how to use our field switcher and two cameras to make a production you can be proud of. The class is Une 27 at 6:30PM. Cost is $20.

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

Learn more about the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in Como Park with an interview with Ed Sanders and Tina Dombrowski, horticuluturlist.

Central Touring Theater

Learn more about the Central Touring Theater.

Learn more about graphics on FCE

have you always wanted to make your title snappier? Maria Tototzintle gives you a tutorial for making your titles stand out.

June MOTM

Paul Romero is June's member of the month. Check out his interview.