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<title>new audio recorders are here!</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The Studio has 2 new digital audio recorders available for checkout.  They are M-Audio MicroTrack II recorders.</p>

<p><img alt="microtrack2-front.jpg" src="http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/microtrack2-front.jpg" width="200" height="308" /></p>

<p>You can learn more about the recorders on the <a href="http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MicroTrackII-main.html" target="_blank">M-Audio website</a>.</p>

<p>Interested in trying one out?  <a href="https://www.lib.utk.edu/mediacenter/studio/rez/frm-gear.html" target="_blank">Reserve one today!</a></p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/studio_news_hardware/002408.html</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 11:16:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Studio Graduate Assistantship</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>GRADUATE ASSISTANT<br />
THE STUDIO<br />
HODGES LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER<br />
(Quarter-time assistantship)</p>

<p>The Studio, UT Libraries' premiere multimedia teaching and learning space, is looking to fill a Quarter Time (10hrs/week) graduate assistantship. Graduate Assistants in the Studio provide creative and technical expertise in support of Studio operations and instructional services. They serve as consultants to students, faculty, and staff who are creating multimedia projects. They are expected to have a working and creative knowledge of media software used in The Studio.</p>

<p>Position Description<br />
Typical work includes providing assistance to users working in The Studio, preparing tutorials or guides, and supporting Studio instructional services (providing one-on-one equipment certifications, teaching Studio short courses, course design, design of promotional materials, etc.)  In addition, there is the opportunity to work on a wide variety of special projects that make use of new media technologies. Graduate Assistants will be expected to work with the Studio community in planning, developing, completing and distributing digital projects.</p>

<p>Qualifications<br />
Effective communication and interpersonal skills in individual and group settings; experience in teaching and instruction; significant experience with multimedia software applications on MAC OS X, especially graphics design and digital video editing; ability to manage time and projects, and to work effectively both in a team environment and independently; proficient in and/or working knowledge of web graphics and web design (HTML/CSS/RSS); enthusiasm for learning new technologies. Knowledge of open source web technologies helpful (PHP/MySQL). </p>

<p>Preference is given to graduate students in these academic programs:  <br />
•	School of Information Sciences<br />
•	School of Advertising and Public Relations  <br />
•	School of Journalism and Electronic Media <br />
•	Instructional Technology, Curriculum & Instruction (College of Education)<br />
•	School of Art (Media Arts, Graphics Design)</p>

<p>Term of Appointment<br />
12-month appointments at 10 hours per a week, August 1 - July 31.  Renewal for the following fiscal year is available pending satisfactory performance.   </p>

<p>Salary<br />
Annual stipend of $7,818.75 plus tuition waiver for each term during the appointment period.</p>

<p>Application Procedure<br />
Send a letter of application, resume, and 3 references to Michelle Brannen, brannen@utk.edu.  The cover letter should address how you feel you can contribute to the mission of UT Libraries, address your specific qualifications and requirements, and include a section describing how this particular position would contribute to your degree and career goals.</p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/studio_jobs/002382.html</link>
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<category>Studio: Jobs</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:41:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Where there was one Rebel, there shall be more...</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The Studio has gained another Rebel among our crowd...<br />
That's right! <br />
We now have 2 Canon Rebel Digital SLRs to check-out so schedule your one-on-one consultation and camera reservation today!</p>

<p><img src=http://www.hardwarezone.com/img/data/articles/2006/2067/title.jpg></p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/studio_gear/002367.html</link>
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<category>Studio: Gear</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:08:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Free Range Due Date Extended!!</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Just an announcement to let everyone know that we have decided to extend the due date for all free range registration and entries. <br />
The new due date is April 4th, 2008!<br />
<img src=http://www.lib.utk.edu/mediacenter/studio/freerange/politics/images/podium.gif></p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives//002350.html</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Free Range Video Contest</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.lib.utk.edu/freerange" target="_blank"><img alt="chickenseal.gif" src="http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/chickenseal.gif" width="160" height="160" /></a></p>

<p>The 4th Annual Free Range Video Contest is now underway.  This year we are partnering with the <a href="http://bakercenter.utk.edu" target="_blank">Howard Baker Center for Public Policy</a> and are pleased to announce that our theme is, "Politics Now!"  The contest is open to all UTK students, faculty and staff at any skill level.</p>

<p>The theme is open to your interpretation and can be about politics at any level ranging from the home to work to local community to national and even international politics.  We all encounter politics everywhere in life and this is a chance for you to tell us what you think about politics!  So, make your voice heard.  <a href="http://www.lib.utk.edu/freerange" target="_blank">Check out the contest website for contest details and to register!</a></p>

<p>The Studio can provide video equipment for checkout.  Additionally, we provide video editing workstations with software and instruction classes for using video software.  Take a look at <a href="http://www.lib.utk.edu/mediacenter/studio" target="_blank">The Studio website</a> for resources you can use to make your project.</p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/festivals_contests/002326.html</link>
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<category>Festivals &amp; Contests</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:59:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Need free image editing on the go?  Check out Splashup</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Ever wanted to edit an image when working on a computer without Photoshop?  Ever wanted to just make a quick change and upload a picture to flickr?  Maybe you should take a look at <a href="http://www.splashup.com" target="_blank">Splashup</a>.  Splashup allows you to edit pictures with layers, brushes, effects, filters, and more - free and the software works through any web browser.  Pretty cool!</p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/digital_photography/002325.html</link>
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<category>Digital Photography</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:54:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Spring 2008 Short Courses</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The Spring 2008 schedule for Studio Short Courses is now up and registration is open.  Our hands-on courses cover basics when working with iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand, iWeb, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Pro Tools.  If you have a project and need to learn any of this software, consider signing up for a short 1-hour, hands-on class in The Studio.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.lib.utk.edu/mediacenter/studio/learn/instruct.html" target="_blank">Visit our website for course listings now!</a></p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/studio_news_instruction/002261.html</link>
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<category>Studio: News: Instruction</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:42:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Free Range Video Contest</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.lib.utk.edu/freerange" target="_blank"><img alt="chickenseal.gif" src="http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/chickenseal.gif" width="160" height="160" /></a></p>

<p>The 4th Annual Free Range Video Contest is now underway.  This year we are partnering with the <a href="http://bakercenter.utk.edu" target="_blank">Howard Baker Center for Public Policy</a> and are pleased to announce that our theme is, "Politics Now!"  The contest is open to all UTK students, faculty and staff at any skill level.</p>

<p>The theme is open to your interpretation and can be about politics at any level ranging from the home to work to local community to national and even international politics.  We all encounter politics everywhere in life and this is a chance for you to tell us what you think about politics!  So, make your voice heard.  <a href="http://www.lib.utk.edu/freerange" target="_blank">Check out the contest website for contest details and to register!</a></p>

<p>The Studio can provide video equipment for checkout.  Additionally, we provide video editing workstations with software and instruction classes for using video software.  Take a look at <a href="http://www.lib.utk.edu/mediacenter/studio" target="_blank">The Studio website</a> for resources you can use to make your project.</p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/festivals_contests/002256.html</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:09:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Break Hours</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The Studio will be open through Friday, December 21, 2007.  Our hours for the remainder of this week and next week will be:</p>

<p>Wed, Dec. 12: 8am - midnight<br />
Thurs, Dec. 13: 8am - 10pm<br />
Fri. Dec. 14: 9am - 5pm<br />
Sat - Sun, Dec. 15-16: closed<br />
Mon - Fri, Dec. 17 - 21: 9am - 5pm</p>

<p>We will be closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 8 and resume regular hours on Jan. 9.</p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/studio_news/002255.html</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:59:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>new Digital SLR camera</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The Studio has a new Canon Digital Rebel XTi camera available for checkout.<br />
<img alt="rebel_xti_586x225.jpg" src="http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/rebel_xti_586x225.jpg" width="586" height="225" /><br />
It comes with a Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4.5-6 IS USM lens.  You can <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=14256" target="_blank">read more about the camera and lens on the canon website</a>.</p>

<p>You will need to <a href="http://www.lib.utk.edu/mediacenter/studio/rez/index.html" target="_blank">request a time to complete a one-on-one certificaiton with a studio staff member</a> prior to reserving this camera.  It will be able to be checked-out for up to 3 days based on availability and you may begin reserving it on our website now.</p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/studio_gear/002180.html</link>
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<category>Studio: Gear</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:51:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>vote for our video</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>Recently a group from the library entered Apple '07 Insomnia Film Festival.  Public rating is a large part of the contest.  Please help us out by taking a look at our entry and rating it.</p>

<p><a href="http://edcommunity.apple.com/insomnia_fall07/item.php?itemID=1503" target="_blank">http://edcommunity.apple.com/insomnia_fall07/item.php?itemID=1503</a></p>

<p>Participants include:<br />
Mary Butler<br />
Cheryl Cranick<br />
Matthew Ownby<br />
Cathy Jenkins<br />
Michelle Brannen</p>

<p>Thanks again!<br />
Michelle<br />
</p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/festivals_contests/002153.html</link>
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<category>Festivals &amp; Contests</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:07:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Studio has CS3!</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The Studio just upgraded all of our graphic editing machines to the Adobe Design Premium suite and all video editing machines to Photoshop CS3 Extended.</p>

<p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/?sdid=BAXWU">Adobe</a></p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/software_update/002099.html</link>
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<category>Software Update</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:26:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>New Video Cameras in The Studio</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>We recently added 3 new mini dv cameras to the checkout equipment in The Studio.<br />
They are Panasonic PV-GS500 models with a 3CCD Optical Sensor and Azden Mountable Boom Mic. <br />
<img src=http://edge.macworld.com/2006/08/images/content/gs500.jpg><br />
<img src=http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/21FC108CESL._AA280_.jpg></p>

<p></p>

<p>Check out the Macworld review for more information  <a href="http://www.macworld.com/2006/08/reviews/pvgs500/index.php">Macworld review</a></p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/production/002093.html</link>
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<category>Production</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:11:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Studio Website Redesigned</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.lib.utk.edu/mediacenter/studio" target="_blank">The Studio website</a> has been moved to the new UT template.  Most of our information is converted and working.  <a href="http://www.lib.utk.edu/mediacenter/studio/learn/instruct.html" target="_blank">Fall 2007 short courses</a> are available in iLife, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro and Pro Tools.  We do have a new registration system in place for these so please let us know if you have any trouble using it.</p>

<p>If you have any questions about the website or can't find something that was on our old site please <a href="mailto:studio@utk.edu">let us know</a>!</p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/studio_news/002045.html</link>
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<category>Studio: News</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:50:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>New Studio Hours</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hey everyone! <br />
The Studio has new hours for the fall semester:</p>

<p>Monday - Thursday  9am to midnight<br />
Friday 9am to 6pm<br />
Saturday 10am to 6pm<br />
Sunday 1pm to midnight</p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/studio/archives/studio_news/002042.html</link>
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<category>Studio: News</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:33:05 -0500</pubDate>
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