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Rule Boston Learning Lab

July 19th, 2010

Understanding the 3D Proscenium
Peter Fasciano, former Avid whiz and current consultant via his company Imagenda, provides a look at the basics for 3D image acquisition and production along with
the creative challenges and language related to this new technology.

Date: Wednesday, July 21, 10am to 12noon with Breakfast
RSVP events@rule.com

DocYard screening of HOSPITAL

July 19th, 2010

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TONIGHT: DocYard presents a special evening with legendary director Frederick Wiseman, screening one of his early classics, HOSPITAL.

HOSPITAL (1970) shows the daily activities of a large urban hospital with the emphasis on the emergency ward and outpatient clinics. The cases depicted illustrate how medical expertise, availability of resources, organizational considerations, and the nature of communication among the staff and patients affect the delivery of appropriate health care.

Click here for tickets!

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Mr. Wiseman, moderated by film scholar Scott McDonald. The event is followed by a networking after party at NOIR in the Charles Hotel.

Monday, July 19, 7 pm, Brattle Theater, after party at NOIR in the Charles Hotel

INGREDIENTS screening at Coolidge Corner Theatre

July 19th, 2010

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The Coolidge Corner Theatre presents a special screening of INGREDIENTS, a feature length documentary, directed by Robert Bates. INGREDIENTS explores the ways in which people around the country are working to revitalize the connection between consumers and local farmers. The film goes across the U.S., from the diversified farms of the Hudson River and Willamette Valleys to the urban food deserts of Harlem and into the kitchens of chefs like Alice Waters and Peter Hoffman.

Presented as part of Coolidge Corner Theatre’s Green Screen series (sponsored by Wainwright Bank), the screening is free for Coolidge Corner Theatre members.

Thursday, July 29 at 7pm
Coolidge Corner Theatre

“Phyllis and Harold” Screening at Coolidge Corner Theater

July 12th, 2010

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The Coolidge Corner Theatre presents a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Phyllis and Harold, with a post-screening discussion with director Cindy Kleine and producer Andre Gregory (My Dinner with Andre).

Sunday, July 25, 3 pm
Coolidge Corner Theatre

Rule Event: DSLR Workshop

July 12th, 2010

HARNESSING THE POWER OF YOUR DSLR

An intensive one-day workshop with UK-based HD-SLR filmmaker Philip Bloom for only $99. Covering all the Canon EOS DSLRs and the Panasonic GH1 cameras, this all-day class is for intermediate users who are looking to take their skills to a new level.

On Saturday, July 17, 9:30am-6pm (check-in at 9am)
REPEATED ON Sunday, July 18, 9:30am-6pm (check-in at 9am)

At Rule Boston Camera
395 Western Avenue Entrance, Boston

Register now!

Rule Event: The Tao of Color Grading

July 12th, 2010

The Tao of Color Grading
Featuring the Euphonix MC Color Control Surface & Apple’s Color

Colorist/Finisher
Patrick Inhofer shares insights, techniques, workflows and tools acquired during a decade of color correcting with non-linear software. Patrick will provide real-world grading examples, a renewed understanding of key concepts and a discussion on how ProRes and devices like the AJA Ki Pro can help maintain the quality of your images throughout the finishing process. Using the powerful Euphonix MC Color, Patrick will demonstrate how a control surface results in faster grading sessions while increasing the quality of the finished product.

Time: Wednesday, July 14, 10 am to 12 noon with Breakfast
RSVP events@rule.com

July 12th, 2010

Rule Presents:

The Tao of Color Grading
Featuring the Euphonix MC Color Control Surface & Apple’s Color

Colorist/Finisher
Patrick Inhofershares insights, techniques, workflows and tools acquired during a decade of color correcting with non-linear software. Patrick will provide real-world grading examples, a renewed understanding of key concepts and a discussion on how ProRes and devices like the AJA Ki Pro can help maintain the quality of your images throughout the finishing process. Using the powerful Euphonix MC Color, Patrick will demonstrate how a control surface results in faster grading sessions while increasing the quality of the finished product.

Time: Wednesday, July 14, 10 am to 12 noon with Breakfast
RSVP events@rule.com

Outside In Wins Telly Awards

July 5th, 2010

telly1Outside In, has received seven prestigious Telly Awards – in 7 categories – 3 Silvers (top award): Documentary, Editing, and Motivational; and 4 Bronzes: Education (academic use), Health & Wellness, Use of Music, and Health & Fitness. Wow.

Kudos to Subject/Exec Producer, Kasia Clark, Producer Kat Tatlock, editor/co-producer Julia Dixon Eddy, composer/performer Cyrus Sink, colorist/on-line editor Dave Allen, and all who contributed to this film over the past 9 years!

First Annual Boston SuperMeet!

June 21st, 2010

bos10_supermeet_logo_taglineJoin the FCPUG Network, including FCPUGs and digital video user groups from within the US, Canada and the world over in Boston for the largest gathering of FCP, Avid and Adobe editors, HD-DSLR filmmakers and digital content creators and Gurus on the East Coast in 2010! Digital Filmmakers: “Get Seen” by showing your films in Open Screen Theatre! Network, enjoy a few cocktails & socialize and celebrate Boston’s creative community!

* Where? Back Bay Events Center
John Hancock Hall
180 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 236-1199
* When? – Friday, June 25, 4:30PM – 11:00PM (Doors open 4:30PM)
* How Much? – $10.00 each* ($15.00 at door) Includes 2 raffle tickets *REGISTER here for FREE using Discount Code supervip to attend!
* Any raffle prizes? - Of course. $2.00 per raffle ticket or 3 for $5.00
* Who should attend? - Digital Content Creators who work on a Mac and anyone and everyone who wants to learn something and meet people that are smarter than them.
* Food and Drink? – Food (free) & Cash Bars – Enjoy a few cocktails & socialize!

For more information click here!

***There will be information on this years Making Media Now, an annual FC event, at the conference!***

June RULE Learning Lab Series!

June 7th, 2010

learninglabsmRULE Boston Camera’s ongoing program dedicated to sharing the latest knowledge on production and post-production products, technologies and techniques featuring in-house experts and guest speakers. Weekly events are FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

For your ticket to Film. Video. Know-How, please RSVP to events@rule.com as space is limited!

Wednesday June 9, 2010
Monitor Solutions For Field Shoots
Tom Talbot, Rule’s Director of Technology reviews options for maximizing the usefulness of Field monitors (both on-camera and on-set) to help address composition and critical focus issues as well as solutions for wired or wireless client viewing stations
Time: 10am-12noon

Wednesday June 16, 2010

HD-SLR Cameras as the New Production Weapon
Adam Van Voorhis, Rule’s Equipment Technician demonstrates how best to utilize the new and existing Canon HD-SLR cameras as what he terms “the new production weapon”. Adam will highlight various tools, accessories and specific applications for the Canon line-up.
Time: 10am-12noon

Wednesday June 23, 2010
Break for Tech Expo!
Join Rule in Boston on June 22 from 5 to 9pm or in NH on June 24 from 10am to 3pm
RSVP TechExpoEvent@rule.com
For details go to http://www.rule.com/TechExpo

Wednesday June 30, 2010
Phantom HD Gold – Unleashed!
Join Rule’s Engineers for a close-up look at the Phantom HD Gold camera, capable of shooting up to 1000 frames-per second with shutter speeds as fast as 2 microseconds. The Phantom HD Gold provides 35mm depth of field at HD or 2K resolutions with stunning results.
Time: 10am – 12noon