AV News 180 - May 2010
The day starts with introductions by
Bryan Stubbs to the guest speakers
and an outline of the format for the day.
I might add at this point, as a
newcomer to the world of AV, their
names, Linda Gibbs DPAGB AV-FIAP
and Edgar Gibbs FRPS DPAGB AV-FIAP
meant little to me, however, even at
this stage they make a lasting visual
impact on me with their not matching,
but co-ordinated Jumpers, keyed to
represent sound tracks, no doubt.
Rita - As a relative newcomer to AV, I find these days to be invaluable. The
morning session is given over to sequences brought for advice and help. There
were a dozen or so offerings, which made me realise just how diverse the
topics covered can be - from autumn trees to seabirds and wrestling to
weddings this time! Techniques in PicturesToExe can now bring animation to
our sequences and, used in moderation, may enhance the finished product?
The music was also diverse, and ranged from Queen and Shostakovich to an
English Country Garden.
John - The morning session, may well have been overwhelmed by some three
hours of advised sequences. It was here that the weather once again
prevailed, preventing a number of the more sensible individuals from venturing
out in these dreadful conditions. Of those that did attend it meant there were
no disappointments in not having their sequence reviewed.
During the short watering break I'm approached by John Smith (Co.Editor of
AV News) and invited to write an article on the days events for the Magazine.
Why me, I protest, I'm a novice, it's only the third time that I've attended an AV
event. Anyway, John prevails and explains he only wants an impression of the
day, not thank goodness a detailed analysis of the event. I must say I abhor
ranking work, everyone's work has merit, it just depends where you are on the
learning curve and occasionally how deep your pockets are. Needless to say
deep pockets and experience do not necessarily go hand in hand, as I saw on
the slip road.
I don't recall the total number present, around the forty mark I think and from
this group a total of nine sequences were shown, I should say that every
presentation captivated me and provided a great learning platform. A critique
of each sequence was encouraged by Eddie Spence (Chairman for the Day)
explaining there was sufficient time for constructive audience participation and
feedback. This was generously given and received, with sound contributions
from our guest speakers.
Of particular note for me was a delightful sequence "Only Just Begun" by
Howard Bagshaw showing the musicality of individuals with learning
difficulties. Equally I was fascinated by the production techniques of Peter
Appletons "Beverly Minster" a place I've never visited in my almost 40 years
in Yorkshire.
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