Autonomous Media Room 2009

Autonomous Media Room
At the Montreal Anarchist Bookfair
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 10am-6pm
Room 305 at the CEDA, 2515 rue Delisle
(métro Lionel-Groulx)

SCHEDULE:

10-11:45am, Room 305
Homeless Nation: Video Editing and Online Distribution (fr.)

This practical workshop will introduce you to the video editing software Final Cut (Video Editing 101). We will also touch on the different ways to put short videos online. We'll check out local resources that can provide technical assistance, equipment and other useful things in the film and video world. For people passionate about video who want to become more autonomous and knowledgeable in the creation of their content.


12-12:45pm, Room 305
How to set up a live remote broadcast! Part 1 (eng.)

Join CKUT's Community News Collective in the annual tradition of broadcasting live from the Bookfair. A quick intro session before heading downstairs to set things up.


1- 4:30pm, Hallway on the Main Floor
How to set up a live remote broadcast! Part 2 (eng.)

Join CKUT's Community News Collective in the annual tradition of broadcasting live from the Bookfair. Learn the ropes and be part of setting up the broadcast, collecting interviews and music, and hosting. All welcome!


1-2:45pm, Room 305
Homeless Nation: Guerilla Filmmaking 101 (eng.)

Tricks from the trade: how to prep for a demonstration, how to deal with the cops (different approaches) , how to deal with the question of consent, how to equip oneself for outdoor filming, how to deal with crisis situations, safety, etc...


3- 5:30pm, Room 305
Alternative Media 101 (bil.)

A collaboration of the CKUT News Collective and the Montreal Independent Media Centre. Who is the alternative, or independant, media? What are our shared values? What are our perspectives, our issues and concerns? Alternative Media 101 is a quick introduction to these questions for newcomers, and a chance for independent journalists, pirate broadcasters, media activists and all the rest to come together, share their projects, and exchange on these questions. Confirmed participants include members of: The Dominion, CMAQ, The Montreal Independent Media Centre, The Media Coop, The CKUT News Collective, Homeless Nation