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Diffuse 5 and STUFF bring you FOUND: Revealing Queer Fashion.

Video by Rosa Fox-Ogg for The Boi’s Department.Music by Happy Little Clouds
Uncover the spectrum of styles that grace the bars, streets, schools and coffee houses of our city for Boston Pride this year. Inviting a range of designers, shops and stylists in to work their creative magic, FOUND will revel in the businesses and individuals who dress, style and support the queer community.

Mix and mingle with one of Boston Globe’s “25 Most Stylish Bostonians”, Naomi Mirando, as she styles the show, while indulging in Cakeology’s delicious cupcake treats. And while you’re at it, check out the serious style and sass of designers Proxy Apparel, Marimacho, Let’s Be Brief, Autonomie Project, Boomerangs and Gillian Wright, to name a few, as they send their fashions down the runway.

Oh and the models, who include members of the All The Kings Men performance troupe, will be walking to the beats of the always awesome and ever-so-talented DJ Leah V, resident Zuzu and FUSE event, disc-jockey all star.

So pick out the wardrobe piece that sparks your personal fancy and head down to FOUND during Pride.

Because you make Boston look good…

TICKETS:
$7 in advance, $10 at the door.
Get you tix on Eventbrite here: http://diffuse5fashion.eventbrite.com/

The Sponsor:

* STUFF (http://stuffboston.com/)

The Designers:

* Proxy Apparel
* Marimacho
* Let’s Be Brief
* Autonomie Project
* Gillian Wright
* Boomerangs

The Talent:

* Naomi Mirando: one of Boston Globe’s “25 Most Stylish
Bostonians”
* All The Kings Men: Gender-bending performance troupe
* DJ Leah V: resident Zuzu and FUSE event, disc-jockey all star

The Treats:

* Cakeology’s : Winner of Food Network’s Cupcake wars
* Trident Cafe: Delicious Back Bay Bookseller & Cafe

April 20th, 2011 The First of a series of panel discussions — complete with networking — about all things startup, entrepreneurship, and organizational development. Panelists: Danquell Bradford, CEO of Comportek. London Bridgez, nationally touring spoken-word poet. Ashley Lucas, CEO and founder of start-up Diffuse 5. Aliza Shapiro, Boston-based creative culture producer and the owner of Truth Serum Productions. Hosts: Spectra and Idalia. Video by Rosa Fox-Ogg.

Petra Doan: “Queerying Identity: the Tyranny of Gendered Planning” March 11, 2011

Click here to pre-register/pre-pay for this month’s Web Video Workshop!

Video Interviewing Made Easy

December 8

7-8:30pm

33 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111

We’ve known since the first TV show we’ve seen as kids that video is powerful. The fate of corporations and candidates can turn on a 30-second commercial. Hearts can be broken or mended with just the right image. Video can be a dynamic medium for conveying your message: but making videos and posting them online can be a frustrating experience.

Cheap technology and software enable almost anyone to make and distribute video. But how do you get started? What makes an effective video? What equipment should you use? What Legal and Copyright issues should you address?

In an ongoing series of drop-in workshops, the Boston Web Video Workshop answers these questions and more while giving students hands-on experience.

December’s class: Video Interviewing Made Easy

In this class you will learn:

• About different types of interviews
• How to plan an interview
• How to conduct an interview
• How to set up your shot to optimize light and sound

Please bring cameras if you have them, but we will provide cameras for those who don’t.

This class can be taken by itself, or as part of a cycle of monthly drop-in workshops: every second Tuesday on the Fifth Floor of 33 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02111.

For More information go to www.foxogg.com or on Facebook: Boston Web Video Workshop.

Hands on. Down to Earth. Video made simple.

Come gather to celebrate Van’s life with music, art, and poetry!

Nov 1^st

6-10pm

Fifth Floor

33 Harrison Ave

Boston, MA

What to bring: A memory to share, acoustic instruments, poetry, artwork, something that reminds you of Van, a potluck dish.

Bands welcome! If you are a band wanting to play, an artist with work to be displayed, or want to volunteer to help make this happen, please contact Rosa at rosa@foxogg.com.

33 Harrison Ave is accessible by the green and orange lines. There is metered street parking in the area. Find directions and learn about how Van is connected with this location at http://www.encuentro5.org

Question:

“I attended your presentation Saturday at Northeastern University “Introduction to Web Video.” … Could you please refresh my memory on the other cameras you showed us, especially the ones that are a step or two above the FLIP camera and include a microphone input. We’re interested in a camera like that in which the content can be downloaded onto a computer.”

Answer:

None of the cameras that I showed had audio inputs. It is actually rather difficult to find anything below $1500 with a mic input. I did some online research and came up with two possibilities. These links are from B & H, a reputable dealer, but feel free to shop around. (I am not associated with B & H in any way except to occasionally buy from them)

Canon VIXIA HG20 AVCHD Hard Disk Drive High Definition Camcorder (Or HG21)

Sony HDR-XR500V 120GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder

You can also find lavaliere microphone kits on this site. When you get a lavaliere mic, make sure that–if it wireless–you have a both a transceiver and a receiver. (so that you can send and receive the sound). Also make sure that it has a Stereo Mini: 1/8 / 3.5mm microphone input.

Here is a link to a cheap wireless Mic system. I have not tested it, so I can’t say how good it is.
Sima SDW-150 Digital Wireless Microphone System for Camcorders

I recommend that you get your camera and microphone at the same time from a dealer with a good return policy. Try them out as soon as possible and return them if you don’t like the quality.

Hope this Helps!

-Rosa

Thank you to everyone who attended the Intro to Web Video Workshop at the Grassroots Use of Technology Conference X.

Check out my Powerpoint Presentation and my exhaustive resources page. Video examples will be posted in the next few days.

More questions? Suggestions for my links page or future presentations? Email me at rosa at foxogg.com.

I just found out that a very dear friend of mine, Van Lawton died last night. Van was a talented musician and artist. He was also a thoughtful listener, peace maker and free spirit. In honor of his memory I want to share this video of him performing live at the Finish Line in an intimate outdoor show in his beloved Central Maine.