At the start of the Covid pandemic, Video Club member Fred Harshbarger stepped up to keep our Video One Productions team together, hosting twice-monthly Zoom meetings as the group's Facilitator. On May 12, 2023, while a regular VidOne meeting was in progress – hosted at Fred's request by Ward Cushman – Fred briefly and unexpectedly joined in from... Continue Reading →
“Seeking Online Adventures” by Mary Zolly Wins Annual Short Dramatic Script Contest
A fast-paced comedy about seniors exploring computer dating will be the Video Club's fifth Short Dramatic Film. “Seeking Online Adventures” by Mary Zolly (left) was selected in April from original scripts submitted by residents to the Annual Short Dramatic Script Contest. It will be produced this year by the Video Club's Video One Productions team.... Continue Reading →
Video One Announces Upcoming TV Programs, Plans Three-Camera Shoot on May 16
The Video One Productions team continues a busy schedule of TV productions with three monthly shows “Beyond the Gates,” “Eyes on Books,” and “Laguna Woods Stories.” In addition, in May Jack Crawbuck will lead a group using three cameras to video a one-act play in the Village. Joe Selikov will handle audio on this shoot.Video... Continue Reading →
Ward Cushman’s Ambitious Goal: “Visit Every Village Manor – on A Bicycle”
The Video Club always encourages members to come up with creative ideas for making our own videos. Now Ward Cushman, a retired minister, Village resident, and Administrator of our club YouTube Channel, has come up with a real challenge!! An avid bicyclist, Ward is still recovering from a recent accident injury caused by a motorist,... Continue Reading →
Carmen Pacella Unpacks “iPhone-ography” at April General Meeting
https://youtu.be/SX0hoBCpCBM Video of Carmen Pacella's April 20, 2023 General Meeting presentation was shot and edited by the Video Club's Equipment Manager and Wednesday Lab Supervisor Jim Rohrs. Nice job, Jim! Smartphone users (whether iOS or Android) were offered a storehouse of tips for making successful videos with their devices when Village resident Carmen Pacella addressed... Continue Reading →
Review Past Short Film Showcase Lists, Submit Your Film Suggestions
Viewers of our Short Film Showcase series often ask for links to videos they especially enjoyed. Others may want to revisit whole Showcase sessions since each one was carefully curated by series founder Stephanie Brasher, past series curators Starkey and Bob and Diane Matonti, or current Short Film Showcase Producer Joe Brown (below), who took... Continue Reading →
Carmen Pacella to Share iPhone Video Techniques at April 20 General Meeting
Village resident and iPhone-ographer Carmen Pacella will show us how he shoots those great Chicago Club travel videos seen on Village TV when he speaks at our Thursday, April 20, 2023 General Meeting in the Video Lab. Snacks and socializing at 6:30 pm, program at 7. Open free to all Village residents and their guests.... Continue Reading →
iPhone-iPad Video Class Starts Saturday, April 22
Special Video instruction for iOS users has been added to the Video Club's Spring 2023 Learning Opportunities Schedule. Stephanie Brasher will once again offer her popular two-session class, "Take Better Video with Your iPhone and iPad," on Saturdays, April 22 and 29, from 1 to 3 pm in the Video Lab. Class size is limited... Continue Reading →
