Accepting articles, reviews, and videos

Welcome Back! I have decided to amp up our presence on the interwebs. After talking with a majority of students, I realized there are many powerful thoughts about the department, your life, and the film industry. I would like to give all DFM students a platform to share those ideas and your projects. This is a publication and could be considered for a professional portfolio! Send in your video and we'll write a review! You can include the review when you send your film out for festival submissions!

Please send anything you would like to submit to the site at ainycvideoproduction@gmail.com
Include the following: Name, ID#, and materials you wish to contribute. We will respond within 2-3 days.

Thanks! and Good Luck! Take advantage!

Library Materials

Hello Everyone!
Our librarian is wonderful, as usual. Please check out the link below for library materials for our major. Materials include industry articles, books, royalty free music and sound effects.

http://aii.campusguides.com/AiNYC_filmaudio

Project DFM - Short Screening Every Friday in TV Studio

Missed the Oscar Shorts? We're gonna screen them in the TV studio on Fridays from now until the end of the quarter. Films screened will be posted up here the day before the screening. Tomorrow's selections are Time Freak and the 2010 winner The New Tenents. See you there!

B and H Discounts TODAY!

B and H will be signing up people for the student and educator discounts today in the TV studio!

Please come down and  sign up!

TV STUDIO 12:15 - 1:15. 

SU Schedule and Break

Hi Everyone! We have been gone but have not forgotten about you!
Several Events have been happening. We promise to keep you posted. For right now, please check out the following changes to the SU schedule.
DF131 Section B moved to room 229 and time 1:15 – 5:15
DF143 Section A moved to room 528 on Friday 1:15 – 5:15
Closed DF132 Section B
Closed VP121 Section B
Open VP213 Section B room 227 Thurs 8:15 – 12:15
Open DF122 Section B room 224 Tues 8:15 – 12:15

Not sure the names of these classes? Check the VP and DF grids located under AINYC Links.
If you are registered for any of these courses, please check your schedule for it may have been changed.

Please keep checking back this and next week! There will be much to talk about!

Summer Registration

Students have this week left to register for summer classes.
So far the following classes are closed:
DF123 Directing the Actor
DF132 Sound Design Section C
VP221 Broadcast Studio
VP226 Professional Production Team
We'll be posting up more updates as registration rolls out. Keep your thesis in mind. The longer you delay in taking thesis classes, the longer you delay your graduation. Talk to your advisor for more information.
Keep checking in this week for more posts about the department!

New Building Security Policy!

Check under AINYC Links to find the new policy. The prior approval has been removed (no more one week wait!) and Dilys Shiao will be making the reservations. Please review it before scheduling your shoot.

Please e-mail Eve Okupniak for any questions or concerns.

Special thanks to all of the students who voiced their concerns and suggestions. All feedback is appreciated. Thanks!

Variety Screening Series UPDATE!

NEWS: Jason Moore recruited a crew of AiNYC Video Production students to shoot online content for the Variety Screening Series. Variety magazine hosted interviews with actors, directors, and producers to heighten excitement for the 2010 Academy Awards season. Their interviews took place in NY, LA, and San Francisco. The NY interviews were shot by Jason and the student crew. I've posted the links to these interviews below. They are listed according to the film title. Please feel free to watch them in support of your peers!
Nine
A Serious Man
Iron Cross
Thanks to Jason Moore for his efforts and support of our school!
UPDATE! The crew also did The Hurt Locker, This is It, The White Ribbon, We Live in Public, and A Single Man. Please look up these titles as you browse the Variety site.
- Thanks, Jennifer, for catching that.

Snow Night

Evening classes are canceled tonight!

SP10 Classes Closed

Hello!
Classes that have closed: DF132 Section B, MM136 Section C, DF122 Section B, VP124 Section A, VP226 Section A

Register for SP10

Hello Students!
Welcome to Registration Week!
Here are a few points to consider as you organize your schedule:
1. We are no longer offering: VP102, MM134, or MM135. These courses will be replaced with DF courses. Please see David Nash or Eve Okupniak if you need these courses.
2. Next quarter (SP10) will be the LAST quarter AiNYC will be offering the following courses: VP111, VP113, VP114, and MM136. After SP10, these courses will NOT be available.
3. The following classes have been closed due to maximum student capacity:
- DF122 Section B, VP114 Section A, VP221 Section A

Keep checking the blog, everyday for updates regarding registration. Thanks!

Snow Day, Part Deux

Hello Everyone!

I am out again today because of the snow. Please note that classes have resumed today for their normal schedules. Please stop by to see advisor David Nash for any issues regarding scheduling, registration, or school in general. A few things I wanted to run by you all:

Student Department Meeting: Today at 12:15 room 722! Please attend. There are many announcements regarding registration, changes to cage policy, and general department awareness. David Nash will be conducting the meeting in my absence

Chat & Chew: Today between 12:15 - 1:15. I advise you all to attend the student meeting then run down to the fifth floor to get your registration packets and a slice of pizza!

I am available via e-mail today. If you have any issues that need immediate attention, please contact advisor Nash.

Cheers, Director, Eve.

Snow Day!

Hey Everyone! I'll save my longer post for Thursday. As most of you heard, we have a snow day tomorrow! Enjoy yourselves! Make sure you check in with your instructor to prepare for any missed courses. Thanks! - Director Eve.

Security Policies

Just yesterday, I had two requests from students to sign off on a list of people for visitor's passes. The passes were for actors and crew for film shoots. At the end of the day, the building manager contacted me to inform me of the current security policies. Now that I am aware of this policy, I will be enforcing it. Please read the policy below. - Eve.

Security Policy for Non Student Entry
- A list of cast and crew from outside of the school MUST be submitted to director Eve Okupniak via e-mail at least one week before shooting or casting. The request must also include the date, time, and location of the production. If the request is submitted less than one week, the request will NOT be granted.
- Once the request is granted, the requesting student will be responsible for their guests and the rooms the production is occupying. All furniture must be replaced. All guests must be escorted out of the building by the student.
- If you have any questions, please e-mail director Eve Okupniak.

* Please keep checking back for updates concerning video shooting in the Beach Street building.

Video Production vs. Digital Filmmaking

Hello Students!

I hope all of you had a relaxing vacation! I wanted to address an issue that has been clogging my inbox. Many students have inquired about switching to the Digital Filmmaking program that will begin in January of 2010. Here are some factual points that will help in your decision making.

1. The fundamental difference between both programs are as follows: 1 additional General Education class, 1 less TV production class, a Mid program review, and a rearrangement of pre-requisite classes. The program outcomes and mission statement are the same.

2. If you are a video production student looking to switch you will encounter the following problems:

a. Not all video production classes will transfer because of the re-sequence. While the courses are the same in content, the pre-requisites change the way the skills are taught.

b. Upper level courses will only be offered as the program rolls out, only first quarter DF courses will be available WI10. For example: If a 5th quarter student transfers to DF, that student will need some 5th quarter classes. That student will NOT be able to take those courses for another year, therefore delay graduation.

c. Students who are in the process of working on their thesis projects may have to restart the thesis approval with the new criteria.

Please review and consider this information before contacting me in regards to switching programs. Thank you! I hope this helps with any questions you are considering.

- Eve Okupniak

Ranting and Raving

Hello ya all!
I have just passed my one month mark, and I am still here!
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of the students who have visited me these past few weeks. The company is always appreciated, regardless of the circumstance. A few things to bring to your attention:
- The Panels are BACK! : Upon student request, efforts will be made to reinstate professional panel discussions for the VP department. The first panel will be broadcast and film post-production. Keep checking the blog for dates and times. Please send me any topic requests.
- I will be doing various classroom visits for the next two quarters. Please do not acknowledge my presence if I am in your class. My purpose is to observe you in your natural habitat.
- TV Studio Clean Out: Efforts will be made to clear out the TV studio toward the end of the quarter and over break. We need to work together to keep the space clean and professional. After the studio is clear, a new set of guidelines will be posted in the control room and in the studio. Pay attention to these new guidelines and follow them :)
- New links have been added to the AiNYC VP LINKS section. Check them out!
- Keep your eye out for film festival and workshop postings. If you missed something, click on the corresponding label on the right hand side of the page.
As always, your support and efforts are always appreciated. If you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, please comment on this post and I will respond.
Cheers,
Super Director Eve

WI10 Registration UPDATE!

I have posted the VP Class Grid online to help you choose your classes for registration. When you log on to your online student account, check your audit. Then, check the class grid. Cross out all of the classes you have taken. See what classes you have left. Register for the classes for which you have taken the pre-requisites. If you have any questions, please see David Nash.

The grid is located on the right side of this page under AiNYC LINKS.

Please comment on this post if you are having any difficulties. I will answer your questions as soon as I am able.

- Eve Okupniak, Department Director.