Calling all videographers!! Want to try something fun? Our first Video Shooting Expedition -- led by Dr. Tom Nash and Stephanie Brasher on December 12, and attended by about a dozen participants -- was so successful that we've decided to repeat it every other month. Our next Video Shooting Expedition will be held on Saturday, April... Continue Reading →
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“Bowling Ball Debacle” to Premiere March 16
The Video Club's 4th Short Dramatic Film will have its first public showing in the Video Lab on March 16th, 2023. Plan to attend this gala event, also featuring a wine and cheese reception and a short program about the making of the film. "Bowling Ball Debacle" is a comedy involving fingers getting caught in... Continue Reading →
Spring 2023 Learning Opportunities Schedule Now Available
vc-learning-opportunities-schedule-spring-2023Download Windows PC users, please note that in May you'll be offered what may be your only chance this year to learn video editing basics!On Saturday, May 6, veteran Friday Lab Supervisor Wolfgang Kutter, who leads the monthly “Corel VideoStudio Forum,” will offer one session on “Tips to Facilitate Video Editing on the PC.”This class... Continue Reading →
Next Short Film Showcase Is Monday, March 6
Click here for a list of past Short Film Showcase selections which you can find on YouTube. Review them and enjoy them again! Bob and Diane Matonti (right) have stepped up to help create our quarterly Short Film Showcase presentations. This will be their first show, so please join us to welcome them. And many... Continue Reading →
Brasher, Klann-Moren, and Lau Capture Goldie Awards before Capacity Crowd at Banquet on February 9
To see photos from the 2023 Goldie Awards Banquet, follow this link to the Video Club's Google Photos account -- https://photos.app.goo.gl/3ftNa7p4U9YVKUz78 The 211 images include photo portraits of guests with a Video Club backdrop taken by club member and professional photographer Faro Motahedi. (Check out his website at https://farophoto.com.) Other banquet photos are by Marsha... Continue Reading →
Paul Ortiz to Discuss “The Future of Broadband in Laguna Woods Village” at January 19 General Meeting
Paul Ortiz, General Manager of Broadband Services, will discuss “The Future of Broadband in Laguna Woods Village” at the Video Club's next General Meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2023 in the Video Lab. All Village residents and their guests are invited to attend without charge. Socializing, cookies, and wine at 6:30 pm, program at 7... Continue Reading →
Improve Your Sound With Audacity – Class Starts January 21
Good audio quality is a critical component in ensuring your viewers stay engaged and don't miss any part of your video presentation. If the sound is poor, the quality of the video is compromised. Audio issues will be addressed in a new class, “Improving Your Sound with Audacity,” taught by Dr. Tom Nash on three Saturdays... Continue Reading →
It’s Banquet Time! 12th Annual Goldie Awards Banquet Set for February 9
Don't miss your chance to make your reservation for The Goldie Awards Banquet to be held Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 5 pm at the Village Greens 19 Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious buffet, featuring chicken marsala and Alaskan cod. The reservation deadline is Friday, February 3. Members present at the banquet will vote to select the top three winners... Continue Reading →
PC Corel Video Studio Forum to Meet via Zoom January 16
The PC Corel VideoStudio Forum is held via Zoom on the third Monday of the month at 10 am for Windows PC users who edit in Corel VideoStudio – with the next meeting set for Monday, January 19. Share your work, and learn new tricks and techniques using this popular, feature-rich program. Facilitator Wolfgang Kutter is ready to answer... Continue Reading →
Attention Writers! Short Dramatic Script Contest Ends March 10
The Video Club is looking for a script for a 10-to-15 minute drama (may be comedy, etc.). It should be fully scripted and using actors. The selected script may be produced by the Video Club's Video One Productions team during the spring of 2023 for broadcast on Village Television, possible submission to film festivals, later... Continue Reading →
Monthly General Meetings Resume November 17
Franck Lemperle to Speak on Film Festivals The Video Club is happy to announce that we are returning to our monthly General Meetings starting Thursday, November 17, now that evening hours have been restored to our facilities following Covid 19 restrictions. We will gather for socializing, snacks and wine at 6:30 and our guest speaker will begin his presentation... Continue Reading →