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Next Wednesday, July 30th Dan Short will be sharing his extensive knowledge of Adobe After Effects! This return of our workshop series from the spring is very exciting, and will be the first of lots of new events we’re getting fired up for this fall.
The event will run from 6:30-9pm. Please RSVP on Upcoming so we can have a headcount!
From Dan:
This tutorial is meant to introduce users who are already familiar with Adobe applications to After Effects, although I am sure that there will be elements that would be valuable to anyone interested in the program. I will be showing how to animate a logo over a background using 3D space, cameras, keyframing, with pixel and vector graphics. I know it sounds like a mouthful, but I’ll be breaking it down and doing my best to answer any questions you might have. If it sounds over complicated, don’t panic. I am a nerd at heart, and it is in our nature to make things seem more complicated than they actually are.
This “Logo” type of demonstration is a common introduction into After Effects because it incorporates so many of the programs abilities. If this session is received well, I will build more tutorials based on the specific needs and wants of the Indy Hall community. I look forward to seeing you there.
If anyone would like to get a familiarity with the program before the tutorial, or would like to work along with me, I will be supplying my files to anyone interested. You can also download a demo version of the program from the Adobe site.
Tags: after effects,dan short,Events,indyhall,workshops
Yesterday, I made a post over on my personal blog, explaining some changes in my own personal business. Some of this is related to the business side of IndyHall, and in the spirit of transparency that we’ve adhered to along the way, it’s important that we share.
The release below, compiled by myself, Geoff DiMasi, and Bart Mroz explains the steps that we’ve taken.
For immediate consideration:
Recognizing that growth and change are a natural part of any organization and knowing how to react to those changes is one of the greatest challenges for a company of any size.
Indy Hall has grown and changed at a rapid pace in this past year and half. As the community has grown, the business and operations have morphed and changed along with it. This agility remains one of our key strengths.
One of the scenarios that we anticipated was a startup (or better, multiple startups) forming within the members of our community. A number of these opportunities have, in fact, materialized. One of them became known as Round3Media, formed by IndyHall board members Alex Hillman and Bart Mroz, along with Ken Rossi. It was initially created to help aid business process between some of the collaboration that was already happening with the members. As that business grew, focus shifted, and the overlapping founders of Round3Media and IndyHall sat down to discuss that growth.
The only way for both of these organizations to thrive is for each of their leaderships to stay focused. It is for that reason that Alex Hillman has stepped down as a partner of Round3Media, LLC. Similarly, Bart Mroz has stepped down as a board member of Independents Hall, LLC.
Respectively, Alex will remain a consultant to the Round3 team, and Bart will remain a full time member of IndyHall.
This decoupling of the businesses is for maintaining the the strength and focus of each organization, and for removing potential conflicts of interest as one business resides within the walls of the other.
We look forward to both of these operations growing and continuing to add to the success stories of the Philadelphia creative and startup community.
The teams of both organizations remain supportive of one another, and we all appreciate continuing support from the community.
Lots of exciting events are going on down between now and the end of the month! Some things you should be aware of (all of which you can find on our iCal as well):
July 17th - IndyHall Member Poker Night presented by Johnny Bilotta and Dave Speers. This is limited to 16 members first come first serve. If you want to attend and aren’t an IndyHall member yet, you can either join us, or find a member to bring you as their guest. Each member player get’s one guest. Thanks to TwoGuysOnBeer and Phillypreneurs for hooking this up! RSVP on Upcoming is required.
July 24th - Junto- This month’s topic is the open source beer project. As always, P’unk Ave provides beer and tomato pie. You provide your ideas and willingness to engage. Doors at 6:30, conversation at 7pm. Also, be sure to follow www.twitter.com/thejunto for future updates.
July 26th - Fail Camp is fast approaching! What the heck is Failcamp? It’s an event where you admit to your mistakes in business and in life with the hopes that others can learn from them. Co-organizer Amy Hoy has a much better description in her recent post to the Failcamp google group. We’re filling up fast so please RSVP on Upcoming.
July 30th - Workshops are back! We will be holding a workshop on the motion effects program After Effects from 6:30- 8:30pm at IndyHall. The presentation will be given by Dan Short. We hope that, like our previous workshops, this provides practical insight into how an industy professional uses a tool. We encourage students and professionals alike to attend!
ALSO!
Movie Nights will be finally starting in August. The concensus has been that they will take place on a thursday and since those are already booked up this month, we need to move it along to August. We’re kicking things off with one of your favorite cheesy 80’s movies, and for the next run, we’ll be embracing a new opportunity to work with Independent Exposure, a Houston based touring independent film circuit.
So stay tuned, and while you do, vote on the next movie:
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Tags: after effects,Events,failcamp,junto,open source beer,poker
Tomorrow, Tuesday 7/8, our faithful cream cheese leaders Jason Tremblay and Lauren Galanter have organized a casual coworking session at Milkboy Cafe. This is a new venue for us, so we’re hoping to get some folks from out in the ‘burbs to join.
If you’re coming from the city, Milkboy is just a block away from the Ardmore station on Septa’s R5 Regional Rail line Check Schedule on iSepta.
Tags: ardmore,coworking,cream cheese,jelly,philadelphia
We hope everyone had a fantastic Independence Day Weekend. After kicking things off with our Launch Party on Thursday night (thanks to EVERYONE who came out and to all of our sponsors, as well as the hardworking people at National Mechanics). The holiday weekend is over (boo) but the celebration of independents is not!
IndyHall isn’t just about geeks and nerds, it’s about embracing the power of the independent. That’s why I was thrilled to hear about the Philadelphia chapter of the Recording Academy putting on a seminar geared towards selling music in today’s recording industry. This all day event focuses both on the independent talent, as well as the multimedia and independent music industries overlap in the new marketing space.
This event is taking place at Drexel University this upcoming Saturday, June 12th from 9am-6:30pm.
The recording academy is recommending advance ticket purchase, which is $15 for members of the Academy and $25 for the general public. You can RSVP/purchase by calling 215-985-5411 or emailing rsvp_philadelphia@grammy.com.
You can find out more details by downloading this PDF Flyer.
Viva l’independents!
Tags: conference,independent,music,recording academy
IndyHall is PROUD of two of the products to come out of organic team collaboration in the last several weeks.
This 4th of July weekend, we celebrate iSepta: created by Randy Schmidt, Chris Conley, and Jason Tremblay, as well as Ripit: created by Jason Allum, Johnny Bilotta, Dave Martorana, and Dave Speers.
In the spirit of celebrating our successes, IndyHall is inviting everyone to join us for frosty cold beverages at our favorite watering hole, National Mechanics. And we can’t remember a bad time at National Mechanics!
We’re gathering at 7pm on Thursday, July 3rd (right before your holiday weekend begins!) so there’s no excuse for missing it, unless you’re going out of town. And if you’re going out of town, you might want to reconsider!
RSVP is requested so we can get a head count. Your choice, Upcoming or Facebook.
We hope this is the first of many celebrations of team success!
The only thing better than a night at National Mechanics is a FREE night at National Mechanics!
We’re hoping to make these launch parties a regular event, and so with this first one we want to open up the opportunity for you to sponsor the event.
We’re designating 3 levels of sponsorship to make this event happen:
- Fan : $25 sponsorship
- Super-fan : $100 sponsorship
- Sugar-daddy : $500 sponsorship
We REALLY want to support more innovation like this, and we’d love for you to show your love for these teams hard work. All sponsorship dollars will go directly towards an open tab and passed appetizers.
As a sponsor your name and link will be added to a thank-you page on our site, as well as announced during the party.
All payments can be made with paypal, or you can drop off a check at IndyHall any time before the party. We thank you in advance for your support and generosity!
Thanks to our sponsors!
Anonymous Contributions
$25
$25 Fan Contributions
Kara LaFleur
Stan Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Haveboard
MediaComponents
Alex Sutherland
Roz Duffy
Duran Goodyear
Tony Green
Kevin Lee
Bill Bratun
J Marziani
Ross Lieberman
Marisa McClellan
Chris Morrell ($50 at the bar)
$100 Super-fan Contributions
Night Kitchen Interactive
Sealworks, Inc.
Reed Gustow
WebThere
Round3Media
PhillyPreneurs ($50)/BridgeMarketingGroup($50)
Seer Interactive
30Points
P’unk Ave
Annie Heckenberger
Scott McNulty
$500 Sugar Daddy Contributions
ümlatte
uwishunu
Weblinc
Jason Allum ($500 at the bar)
Tags: iSepta,RipIt.app
This Saturday will be a celebration of a new movement, and as you all know, we’re big supporters of movement in Philadelphia.
As part of an initiative to re-inspire the skate movement after skating in Love Park was banned six years ago, the Paines Park Project is working to rally support for an important part of the urban culture that has since dissipated to other cities. Paine’s Park is planned to be not just a skate park, but a skate environment. An environment that can, much like IndyHall has become for us, become an icon for a community.
We’re huge supporters of projects that help retain talent across industries and cultures. This opportunity is no exception.
So join us, along with artists, performers, and a number of other iconic brands from the Philadelphia area including Space 1026, Nocturnal Skate Shop, Urban Outfitters, Tastykake, and Johnny’s favorite: Pabst. Along with food and beer, there will be live performances from musicians and skate professionals at the Urban Outfitters Navy Yard HQ.
This is a 21+ event (we’re checking IDs to purchase, and they’ll be checking at the gate as well) to support Franklin’s Paine Skatepark Fund in its mission to build the 2.5 acre skatepark in Center City Philadelphia. Transportation options will be available, details are on the website.
You can buy tickets at a number of locations around the city. They’re $22 online, or $20 if you come to IndyHall and pick them up. They are also available at Red Tettemer, Urban Outfitters in University City and Center City, and Nocturnal Skate Shop.
See everyone Saturday, Skate on!
Tags: paines park,philadelphia,skate
To help the Philadelphia Phillies kick off their “Red Goes Green” Campaign RecycleNOW will be volunteering to collect recyclables with the Phillie’s Ballgirls!
For the 1st - 7th innings RecycleNOW and the Phillies Ballgirls will be collecting recyclables and answering questions. And IndyHall is going to be joining them!
We’ve been talking about a ballgame for a while now, and since we’re into making the world a better place, this seems like the perfect opportunity. Bonus: if you volunteer, the game is free, so are food and drinks!
Volunteer requirements:
Arrive 1 hour prior to the start of the game, 6pm. We will be sending you information on where to meet us at Citizen’s Bank Park.
Must be of age to stand alone in a designated section without adult supervision
Collect recyclable plastic and aluminum bottles from the seating bowl through the 7th inning
If you would like to go, please RSVP on the volunteer page to ensure a spot.
Also, if you RSVP with RecycleNOW, leave a comment here so we know who to look out for. Johnny Bilotta is taking this one by the reins, so he’ll be watching this space.
Go Phils!
Tags: green,indyhall,phillies,recycleNOW
Leading up to Ignite, there will be a special Cream Cheese session (our own version of the Jelly coworking event) at Euphoria Cafe, 3 blocks from Johnny Brenda’s, led by Jason Tremblay and Lauren Galanter. Swing by to casually cowork and co-inspire anytime after 8:30am. We’ll all head over to Ignite afterwards to continue the day’s awesomeness.
I’m really, really glad that Jason and Lauren have taken control of this event and are working hard to get it back into some sort of regular schedule. Coworking should work for lots of different types of workers, and we know that IndyHall isn’t the perfect fit for everyone. Cream Cheese sessions open up the doors to coworking for a whole new audience. Enjoy!
For future Cream Cheese announcements, follow @creamcheese, @alertmybanjos, @laureng, and @thehacktory. And of course, you’re already following @indyhall, right?
Tags: coworking,cream cheese,ignite philly,jelly,philadelphia
If you’re in Philly this Wednesday evening and have plans, cancel them. That is, of course, unless those plans are already to attend the first Ignite Philly.
Ignite is a format popularized by O’Reilly publishing, and it’s dead simple: presenters from a wide range of background and interest get on stage with 5 minutes and 20 slides that rotate automatically every 15 seconds.
The result? Fast paced, high quality content that hits the hot points of interesting, educational, entertaining, and inspirational. It’s also a great opportunity to spend time with some of Philly’s brightest minds and sharpest leaders.
Speakers include: The iSepta guys; Kristin Thompson of the Future of Music Coalition; NO CARRIER; 100K house; Pete Tridish of the Prometheus Radio Project; Alex Hillman (THATS ME!!) of Indy Hall; and several more.
We’re so pumped that the first Ignite in Philly is taking place in one of the hippest venues, Johnny Brendas. Known for being one of the best intimate concert venues in the city, the owners of Johnny Brendas are graciously turning their stage over to us for the evening. Booze will be flowing. Ideas will be churning. The night is sure to be amazing.
The whole event kicks off at 6pm, and we recommend getting there early because it should fill up fast. There’s an RSVP on Facebook, too, which we recommend.
The organizers: IndyHall’s very own Geoff DiMasi and Alex Gilbert of P’unk Ave and Junto & Vanja Buvac and Far McKon of The Hacktory, and Make:Philly, thank you in advance. And I thank them for putting together such a brilliant event.
That’s this Wednesday, June 11th, at 6pm. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave.
Be there, or be….UnIgnited.
Tags: ignite,ignite philly,johnny brendas
