[brlug-newbies] Video Production Using Open Source Software - Linux Desktop SIG Workshop, October 19, 2009

[EdsLinuxBox]

Sure David, come on down. We would love to have you. 

Ed

On Thursday 15 October 2009 11:17:32 am David B Smith wrote:
> *Ed,
>
> I'm interested in this, but I think my CCCC membership has expired. Could I
> still attend the class?
>
> David B. Smith
> (225) 573-8521
> *
>
> On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 8:15 AM, <edslinuxbox at cox.net> wrote:
> > The next Linux Desktop SIG workshop will be held on Monday, October 19th
> > in the Clickers Open Source Lab. This workshop will feature Mr. Thomas
> > Eldridge who will give us an overview of the work-flow process for video
> > production using open source software. This overview will be a prelude to
> > an entire series of workshops that Thomas will be presenting in the weeks
> > and months to come. I came to meet Thomas as a result of the following
> > e-mail that he sent me a few weeks ago:
> >
> > "Hello,
> >
> >    My name is Thomas Eldredge. I came across your name on the Cajun
> > Clickers site. I am a Baton Rouge native, Linux user and open-source
> > enthusiast. I am interested in teaching a series of classes on the 3D
> > open-source, cross-platform content creation suite - Blender.
> >
> >    In the past I worked as a programmer (FoxPro/VB/Python) but I
> > recently went back to school for Film in Orlando. I found myself driven
> > to use open-source software in production projects. I've successfully
> > used entirely open-source pipelines in a few projects, and I integrate
> > open-source into everything I work on. I've developed a fairly versatile
> > Linux based workflow from pre-production to post including script, set
> > previs/storyboarding, set and production design, editing, and CG. I
> > heavily use Celtx, GIMP, MyPaint, Blender, MakeHuman, Cinelerra,
> > Avidemux (and Sketchup via. WINE though it's free but not open-source)
> > among others.
> >
> >    Ultimately I am committed providing free open-source training,
> > focusing on teaching production techniques using these tools, and
> > organizing student groups to produce educational materials using these
> > tools which will be released under Creative Commons - similar to the
> > Blender Institutes Open Movie/Game Projects. I also believe media
> > production using open-source tools is a great way to get younger
> > students interested in math and science.
> >
> >    I will be returning to Baton Rouge in the next week or so and I plan
> > to get started teaching a series of basic Blender classes right away.
> > Blender is in rapid development right now but I will initially focus on
> > the stable release 2.49.
> >
> >    Based on your Linux SIG Group work I thought you would be an ideal
> > person to get in contact with for advice on how to proceed.
> > My first goal is to find regular classroom space, and hopefully be able
> > to offer some machines in the classrooms for students without access to
> > a laptop. Ideally I would like to gather a group of math/science teachers
> > in the
> > area and teach them the fundamentals of Blender. This group would then
> > develop a curriculum designed to use Blender in the classroom to
> > demonstrate basic algebra, trigonometry, and Newtonian physics at a high
> > school level.
> >
> >    I have a good deal of practical media production experience with
> > Linux, and experience as a software trainer. I would like to apply my
> > skills for the benefit of the Baton Rouge community as well as the open
> > source community as a whole. Based on the current emphasis on the
> > entertainment industry in Louisiana I feel this is the perfect time and
> > place for open-source to really assert itself as a powerful tool for
> > education and economic growth.
> >
> >    Thanks for reading this and please drop me a line to let me know
> > what you think. I'd very interested to discuss this in more detail
> > anytime you're available.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Thomas Eldredge"
> >
> > Even though these workshops will be held in the Open Source Lab on
> > computers running Ubuntu Linux, all of the programs that Thomas will be
> > using are cross platform and run on both Linux and Windows and will, for
> > the most part, work identically on either operating system, and
> > experience using Linux will not be required. Participants that wish to
> > use their personal laptops are encouraged to do so. Wi-fi service is
> > available in the Open Source Lab.
> >
> > I am cross posting this announcement to the General mail list as there
> > has been considerable interest within the club membership regarding video
> > editing and open source software. Would someone that is a member of the
> > Video SIG also post it to that mail list?
> >
> > I look forward to seeing everyone Monday evening at 6 PM.
> >
> > Ed Richards
> >
> >
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