I find this quite an interesting thread, and especially in the wake of Pixelodeon, I find it interesting/strange/concerning/exciting that there is an interest in taking these small format works and putting them up on the big screen. Watching video on a big screen with a group audience vastly changes the way we experience the moving image, so it really takes the videos out of the original context. I'm not saying that's good or bad (though at Pixelodeon I think many of us experienced how wonderful that can be. Long live the movie theater!), nor do I have any particularly well formed thoughts on that at the moment, but I thought I'd throw it out there since it hasn't been addressed.
As for actually putting these screenings together, a couple notes: --I'd just like emphasize the importance of informing the creators of the videos that their works are being shown, even when CC-licensed. This is often overlooked by film festivals, and I find it quite a frustrating practice. Not that we vloggers would ever do this! But I just had to throw it out there, as sometimes that little detail can get overlooked when trying to deal with all the logistical issues that go into putting on a screening. --There are obviously lots of filmmakers/curators/enthusiasts out there that have been putting on these kinds of screenings for a long time, so perhaps tapping into the film community could help to answer some of the logistical questions that have been posed. It seems nuts to re-invent the wheel in coordinating screenings when others have been polishing the process for a long time. I'd be happy to contribute to a wiki in this respect. --Lastly, Senor Aaron Valdez has created an ever-growing map of microcinemas in the U.S. that may come in handy for such planning: http://www.wayfaring.com/maps/show/1151 Cheers, Jen http://jenniferproctor.com http://lostinlight.org --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "David Meade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > yeah see that's excellent info. I'd love to see people with this sort of > experience flesh out a FAQ on the wiki. Finding videos doesn't scare me > away from doing this, its not knowing what all I don't know. :-) > > On 6/21/07, Charles Hope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > We (blip.tv) have been holding movie nights at the Pioneer theater > > (http://twoboots.com/pioneer) every few months. The next one will coincide > > with > > vloggercue (http://vloggercue.pbwiki.com/), most likely on Sunday 12 > > August. > > > > David Meade wrote: > > > Finding videos probably isn't a challenge for those who would be > > interested > > > in doing this. no? What I think would be of great value on the wiki is > > a > > > sort of FAQ/Tips on how to accomplish such an event: > > > > > > 1) What sort of venues might be interested in participating? > > > 2) Where should I start my search for a venue? (resources other than the > > > yellow pages?) > > > > > > Besides small alternative/art theaters, you may find certain bars or > > coffee > > shops amenable. > > > > > > > 3) What are the important things to consider when selecting a venue? > > > (facilities, surrounding area, hotels/transit, other?) > > > 4) What list of requirements/preferences should I provide the venue > > > management? > > > 5) What objections/questions should I expect from the venue management > > > during planning? > > > 6) What is the venue going to expect of me? (If not money, then what > > else if > > > anything should I expect to provide to the venue?) > > > > The Pioneer theater prefers the content on Mini DV, with a DVD backup. > > > > > > > > and even promotion stuff: > > > > > > 1) How can I best get the word out locally? > > > > > > > > > etc etc etc > > > > > > > > > - Dave > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > -- > http://www.DavidMeade.com > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
