Seminar and Workshop Details

Video Lab is a new summer production program focusing on interactive video/media installations produced in partnership with Open Space gallery.

Some of the details may change but here's how it's shaping up right now. We'll start on the weekend of July 22. Sat the 22nd will see an introduction to Video Art by MediaNet ED Peter Sandmark  and MN Technical Director Kirk Schwartz at 1 PM. Sunday afternoon there will be a session on audio and sound design with David Parfit  

Monday evening will continue with an artist talk about interactivity and interactive installation by Justin Love. Over the next couple of evenings there will be a basic intro to Final Cut Pro for those who need it and a seminar on the filters available in FCP and Keyframing filters and effects in FCP. On the evening of July 27th there will be a feedback session for people to discuss ideas and get feedback and suggestions for possible projects. Anytime starting this week you will be able to access MediaNet video equipment to start shooting the video components of your project.

We will also have a station set up with sensors and components necessary to start experimenting with interactivity.

Saturday and Sunday, the 30th and 31st there will be sessions with Justin Love on interactivity and using arduinos and sensor devices. From August 1st to 9th you will have the opportunity to work on your interactive project. On aug 3rd, Victoria media artist Farheen Haq will give a talk about installation art from the artist's perspective.  

From the 9th to the 14th you will have the opportunity to showcase your interactive installation at Open Space Gallery. On the 9th the gallery will open to the public (assuming most of the projects are ready). The opening reception will be on Friday the 12th of August and the show will close on Sat the 13th.  

Cost $200.

Some of the basic supplies to get you started will be supplied by MediaNet. As your project becomes complex you will be responsible for scrounging or purchasing supplies for your specific project. You will have access to MediaNet equipment and editing facilites for the duration of the program (booking subject to the same rules as members).

Kirk Schwartz or Scott Amos will be available for assistance depending during lab hours.

If you wish to participate please book ahead. There will be a limited number of spaces for this production program.

Fees must be paid before the program starts and your space is not reserved until we have received payment. 

Please phone 250-381-4428 or email communications@media-net.bc.ca to register