//About
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The Alternator Media Arts Centre was established in 2002 to provide access to production equipment in order to encourage the growth of a nascent media arts community in the B.C. Interior.
The centre supports artists in the research, creation, production and dissemination of independent work that is innovative in theme, subject, point ofview or esthetic strategy. Artists retain complete creative control of their projects. Since the centre's inception, local and visiting artists have produced over 100 video and audio works at the centre. Other activities include workshops, screenings, visiting artist residencies and commissioning projects. The centre has a small DVD library and welcomes donations.
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//Equipment
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A full membership ($50/year) is required to access equipment.
An orientation is required prior to use and is available free of charge.
Rentals
NEW! Digital projector for rent ($28/day) Optima - EP706)
Production Equipment
Free of charge to members with a full membership
A mini-DV camera:
Sony Digital Network Handycam - also includes
- Sony Electric Condenser Mic
- Fisheye Lens
- Wide Angle Lens
- Velbon Tripod with Quick Release Mount
Accessories:
Basic Lighting Kit - Lowell Jet Lightset
- 2 V-Lights
- Pro-Light
- Uni-Stands
- Pro-Light 4-Way
- Barndoor
- Tota-brella
Editing Equipment
- Apple 2.5GHz G5 dual Processor, DV/DVCAM Deck, DVD player and VCR
- Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Motion and Photoshop
Alternator camera sign out form
//Workshops
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Orientation and Assistance - Free for full members!
Basic orientation and troubleshooting (up to 20 min) is available at the Alternator every Wedneday from 6pm-7pm. Please drop by if you would like assistance with video, audio or other media projects.
Final Cut Pro - Basic Video Editing
$30/for 1.5 hours or $50 for 3 hours
Custom training - work on your own project and learn at the same time. For example this workshop might include:
- logging and capturing
- printing to tape
- editing
- transitions and filters
- creating titles
- audio tools
- media management
and more - depending on your needs
Workshops need to be booked and paid for in advance. Please note that prices indicated are for full members only. Email mediaarts@alternatorgallery.com to register.
DVD Studio Pro - DVD Authoring
$30/for 1.5 hours or $50 for 3 hours
Custom training - work on your project and learn at the same time. For example this workshop might include:
- DVD authoring
- encoding from current and historic sources
- interactive menus
- slideshow and DVD extras
- the Compressor interface for Final Cut Pro and optimal output
Workshops need to be booked and paid for in advance. Please note that prices indicated are for full members only. Email mediaarts@alternatorgallery.com to register.
Other Workshops
We also hold master-level workshops on intermittent basis. During master-level workshops you will have a chance to work with the best video, audio and new media artists practicing today. Please contact us for more information.
//Exposure: calls for submissions
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Music and Media Arts Festival
The Alternator is seeking submissions from artists working in all forms of interactive art. The successful submissions will be presented during a Music and Media Arts Festival in 2010.
Some or all elements of your work must be produced or presented in a media based format (audio, video, 3D, Flash, or any interactive media, ie: lights). Works may also incorporate performance and/or visual art.
The second requirement is interactivity - your piece must involve some kind of audience participation, where the viewer becomes a participant or contributor. For example, the interaction may involve the viewer interacting with a computer, website, a sensor, the artist or any other element of the artwork.
Please send submissions by email to: mediaarts@alternatorgallery.com. Your submission should include a description of the proposed work (max 150 words) and a link to your online portfolio. Artists with successful submissions will receive an artist fee.
