The Video Club mourns the passing of Stephanie Brasher, our longtime instructor and guide on all things Apple – inspiring us to make and enjoy video with iPhones, iPads, and Macs. According to a message from her daughter, Jessica Brasher, “Stephanie Brasher passed away on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 after her short but brave battle... Continue Reading →
Shaping Our Vision
The following message was sent on September 25, 2024 to the Video Club's members and friends. The Video Club is at a crossroads and needs volunteers to fill several key positions.We encourage our members and guests to join us on October 19, 2023 in the Video Lab for a special General Meeting to discuss “Shaping... Continue Reading →
Plan Your Short Video Contest Submission for the 2024 Goldie Awards
See below -- read and print or download Contest Rules and Entry Form. One of our goals as a Video Club is to encourage members to shoot video with their cameras or smart phones and then edit that video into interesting presentations to be shared with others. So, now is the time to take the leap and submit a... Continue Reading →
“Beyond the Gates” & “Eyes on Books” Offer Festivals, Beer, and History
What's up with the Video Club's two TV programs in October? Learning about two upcoming local festivals and visiting a fun brewery near the Village and keep “Beyond the Gates” hosts busy, while “Eyes on Books” reviews a novel which offers a unique view of Abraham Lincoln's turbulent times. Host Cherri Ferrah takes viewers to... Continue Reading →
Norma Benner Remembered as Club President, 2009-2011
The Video Club mourns the passing of Past-President and Historian Norma Benner on September 1, 2023 after a series of recent health crises, including back fractures with GI and lung dysfunction. A message from the Benner family told us: "Toward the end she declined most visitors except for some family, hoping to be remembered as... Continue Reading →
Video Club Receives Equipment from Fred Harshbarger Estate
By Tom Nash, Club Vice President, Studio Manager, and Learning Activities Director Fred Harshbarger (right) was an active member of the Video Club of Laguna woods. He was a retired space scientist with a doctorate. Photography and videography were his hobbies. He traveled all over the world shooting film and video. Fred made an huge contribution... Continue Reading →
It’s A Wrap! ‘Seeking Online Adventures’ Finished Shooting September 12
The Video Club's fifth Short Dramatic Film, "Seeking Online Adventures," is now in post-production for a late fall premiere. Photos by Alexandra Scott-Kelly and Lucy Parker. Final scenes -- including the "eek!" moment above -- of the Video Club's fifth Short Dramatic Film, "Seeking Online Adventures," were shot on July 25, 2023 by a Video... Continue Reading →
“Beyond the Gates” and “Eyes on Books” in September
"Beyond the Gates" Cruising to view whales, eating crab and lobster in unique settings, and enjoying pie close to home are on the menu in September for the Video Club's monthly half-hour TV show, “Beyond the Gates” (BTG). The show airs on Village Television Wednesdays at 11 am and Sundays at 9 am. At Newport... Continue Reading →
