the sanctuary for independent media

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH!

With violence topping the news and lawmakers weighing various control measures, the role of guns in our society is a hot topic of debate.  This workshop will focus on the North Central Troy community with digital story telling techniques to explore issues of growing up with guns and violence.  

With award-winning filmmaker Jim de Seve. A Be the Media! instructor at the Sanctuary, he is an award-winning documentary producer/ director whose acclaimed documentary, “Tying the Knot,” has played internationally.  He produced extensive work for the mass media industry, and broadcast internationally. He has an MFA from RPI’s Arts Program, and teaches media production at Union College.

1:00- 2:30 pm "Media Makers Share Their Histories, Dreams and Disasters:" Past, Present and Future of Community Media Spaces

The story of independent media organizations is that of constant ups and downs, of triumphs and disasters, of incredible accomplishments and just-out-of-reach success.  Share the experiences of local media makers from around the region... help brainstorm to keep the dream alive and growing! Coordinated by legendary media activist DeeDee Halleck.  

The following guest presenters will share their stories:

The Sanctuary for Independent Media, Troy, NY        

Grand Street Community Arts, Albany, NY

The story of independent media organizations is that of constant ups and downs, of triumphs and disasters, of incredible accomplishments and just-out-of-reach success.  Share the experiences of local media makers from around the region... help brainstorm to keep the dream alive and growing! Coordinated by legendary media activist DeeDee Halleck.  

The following guest presenters will share their stories:

The Sanctuary for Independent Media

WGXC Radio Explosion!

more tba

Chocolate-beet-cake.

...with orange poppy seed frosting*

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 eggs
2/3 cup beet, cooked and pureed
1tsp vanilla
2 tbsp strong coffee 
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp soda
1 cup milk

1) Stir oil and cocoa
2) Add eggs, vanilla, coffee and beets. Beat until well combined.
3) Add flour, baking powder, soda, alternating with milk
Bake 350 for 25 minutes

Frost with whipped creme, orange zest and poppy seeds

*poppy seed/orange combination inspired by David Lebovitz Moist-Chocolate Beet Cake 

Today we started shooting...

Most of today's session was spent mind mapping ideas and giving feedback and advice to one another. This is the heart of where conceptual turns into actual and we are pretty excited to start shooting next week!

Pina Colada

Sometimes things just sync, like today. As we came in, it just so happened that Brenda Ann Kenneally, photojournalist extraordinare, was just finishing up the last details of the Santuary’s Spring 2012 Facing Change Exhibit...

Day 2 started with an introduction to camera and production techniques. Viewing clips of different types of camera angling and movement provided a springboard for YMS 2012 participants to create 1 minutes shorts (for some the first time behind the camera).

YMS Spring 2012: Day 1, Feb. 8 

Ready for fun, friends, and creative action in Spring 2012!

After introductions and paperwork, we watched other youth's work for inspiration. Check out: YMS Spring '11 Behind the Scenes!

Then, we started immediately on our new production, with "lap-top" media portraits!

Ellie's Delicious Snack: yogurt and granola:

News flash: Welcome to the world, Hazel Moon, and congratulations Andrew Lynn!  This workshop is postponed until the new family is a bit more rested...

 The Youth Media Sanctuary team hosts yet another animation whirl-wind! Geared specifically for youth (18 & under), this workshop teaches the skills and techniques behind stop motion animation, while encouraging spontaneous creativity and fun.  Participants will work in groups to brainstorm and create short animated pieces that will be uploaded to the web for the world to see.  

Taught by animation guru Andrew Lynn, along with the YMS team.

REGISTER at: mediasanctuary.org/workshopregistration 

For more info, or find out about scholarship opportunities, e-mail workshops@MediaSanctuary.org or call (518) 272-2390

Here's a few past examples from our Animation workshops, where we had a great time!