For those of you techie types interested in the details of the new studio equipment being installed in Jennings Hall, here you go. Click on the links to go to detailed info about each item.

 Video:
(3) JVC GY-HD250U ProHD cameras with VF-HP840U LCD HD Studio Viewfinder, HZ-FM13U Focus Control, HZ-ZS13U Zoom Control, and RM-HP250AU Camera Control Unit
(1) Broadcast Pix Slate 3016 HD switcher with 3 DVEs, built-in multiviewer, clip store, and Inscriber CG
(1) Sony KDL-42V4100 42" LCD monitor for program, preview and camera monitoring
(3) Sony PDWF75 XDCAM HD decks
(3) Tel... READ MORE
POSTED: Jul 31, 2008 - Broadcasting  Digital Media  

Be sure to come by and check out the updated High Definition editing suite in Jennings 204. This last semester we have upgraded to Final Cut Studio 2, featuring Final Cut Pro 6, DVD Studio Pro 4, Motion 3, Soundtrack Pro 2, Compressor 3, and the new color correction app, Color. We also upgraded to Creative Suite 3 Design Premium, so you will benefit from Photoshop CS3's new video features, as well as the new Flash CS3 video encoder. Finally, we have added Maya Complete 2008 to the suite! We are excited about this addition to our complement of video and 3D animation tools, and we are thankful to Autodesk for their generous gift. Maya 2008, Final Cut Studio 2, Creative Suite 3







 All of this new software is powered on our MacPro with 2.66GHz quad core processors, 3GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage. And we have added an additional Pa... READ MORE
POSTED: Feb 1, 2008 - Digital Media  Film Studies  

If you get a chance, be sure to go to one of the screenings at the Gillette/Tracy film series, held throughout the year at the homes of Jonathan Gillette, assistant professor of art, and Cam Tracy, web development agent and instructor of digital media studies. The series explores "the strange and unique and extraordinary."


For up to date information about the series, go to their Facebook group.


Recent films include:
Evil (or Ondskan) (2003)
Okie Noodling (2001)
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price (2005)
loudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies (2006)
Adaptation (2002)
The Thin Blue Line (1988)
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POSTED: Nov 19, 2007 - Digital Media  Film Studies  

Great paragraph from JPod - the new Douglas Coupland novel I'm currently reading.  "...we're googling every ten minutes. The problem is, after a week of intense googling, we've started to burn out on knowing the answer to everything. God must feel that way all the time. I think people in the year 2020 are going to be nostalgic for the sensation of feeling clueless."... READ MORE
POSTED: Aug 15, 2006 - Digital Media  

This random beef jerky company has recently launched a hilarious ad campaign called Messin' With Sasquatch - http://www.messinwithsasquatch.com/  When you get to the site - view the commercials. I've seen a few on TV, but they've got all four on the website.  My favorite thing about them (other than the idea of playing classic pranks on Bigfoot) is that Bigfoot often attacks one of the hikers at the end. Genius.... READ MORE
POSTED: Jun 14, 2006 - Digital Media  



opportunities

Digital Media Studies Society
The Digital Media Studies Society strives to raise awareness of digital media by fostering creativity in an interdisciplinary environment. Membership is open to any DMS major.
Advisor: Cam Tracy
Website
Facebook Group
MORE OPPORTUNITIES


Digital Media Festival Nov 16, 7:00pm: Jennings 207
Submit your digital media to compete for cash prizes - and it's free! Submit in categories ranging from Graphic Design to Digital Art to CD/DVDs to Websites to Programming. If it is digital, we want to celebrate it! Your work will be judged by a wide range of digital media practitioners. Who know, you might get discovered by a potential employer.: more event info

Union Film Society meeting Nov 12, 7:00pm: PAC D-3
Come to the Union Film Societies first meeting to find out what we are all about. Learn how your major can be used in the art of film making.: more event info

International Digital Media and Arts Conference Nov 5, 12:00pm: Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Leading academics, professionals and artists are gathering this week at Ball State University for iDMAa’s 7th annual conference to explore the frontiers of digital media and art in research, industry and higher learning. Keynotes include Tom Kelley, of IDEO and author of The Art of Innovation and The Ten Faces of Innovation; Dave Herigstad, Chief Creative Officer at Schematic, Inc.; Michael Adamson, Vice President, Content and Creative at Turner Sports Interactive; and Rueben Steiger, CEO of Millions of Us.: more event info

Fall Break Oct 15, 8:00am

COMUnion New York trip Sep 30, 12:10pm: New York, NY
Professional trip for students. Features visits to Fox News, NBC Studios, Good Housekeeping magazine. Opportunities to go to a Broadway show, the Empire State Building and Staten Island.

Moe's Night for Union University Oct 1, 4:00pm: Moe's Southwest Grill, Vann Drive
Moe's is sponsoring a special night for Union University student on October 1st. There are giveaways and music from 6–9 p.m.

DMS Kickoff Party Sep 17, 7:00pm: Cam Tracy's House

Tennessee Communication Association Conference Sep 11, 12:00pm: Natchez Trace State Park

First Day of Classes Aug 25, 8:00am

Freshmen Registration Jun 15, 8:00am: Grant Events Center