Event Calendar

The “Missing” Editing Class
 
Have some software skills, but not enough technique?  Faced with a bunch of footage (or not enough), but unsure of the best way to craft the story in the edit suite?
 
From Sergei Eisenstein to Walter Murch to freelance editing here in DC... 
Tanya Spann Roche, an award-winning Avid and Final Cut Studio editor/producer with over 20 years of editing experience, is offering a two-day training seminar on video editing aesthetics.  For folks who know what buttons to push on editing software but are longing to know more about when and why to edit shots together, come join us for the “missing” class in video editing.
 
Focused on film and editing theory and aesthetics, you'll learn editing strategies usually only taught in a university program, plus we’ll go beyond the "Hollywood" role of an editor to cover real-world visual storytelling in today's post-production workflow.  We’ll discuss continuity editing, eye trace, the Rule of 6 and the importance of transitions, as well as view examples illustrating editing theory from early montage, classical Hollywood and avant-garde up through modern documentary and non-fiction video production. 
 
Feel free to bring your laptop and software of choice for any specific questions--this is mainly a lecture/discussion seminar so it doesn't matter what platform you prefer to edit with.
 
Tanya Spann Roche has a BA in film theory from UF and an MFA in film and video production from FSU. After working in post-production at Nickelodeon Studios Florida and running the US Department of Justice Multimedia Section, she created Think Speak Act, LLC, a “green” video production company, with her husband Mike, a video/audio engineer.  Ms. Roche edits regularly for two PBS shows, including the Emmy-nominated “My Generation,” as well as “Your Life Calling with Jane Pauley” on the Today Show, numerous PR firms, non-profits, government agencies and more.  Her work has been honored with Telly Awards, CINE Awards, and at the TIVA-DC PEER Awards.  Ms. Roche has also served as adjunct faculty at both American University and the George Washington University Documentary Center.
 
The "Missing" Editing Class
Two-day Seminar, $375
 
Payment by check or credit card accepted.  Space is limited, and advance registration is required.  https://www.facebook.com/events/356873411034616/
 
"Tanya’s training was the piece of the puzzle I had been missing since college. My co-workers enjoyed the training so much, we walked away feeling very energized with creative editing ideas!  Tanya is a first class educator, and I recommend her 100%. She invigorated/turbo-charged our production unit!"  
~ Simone Vozzolo, Senior Web Producer, Kaiser Family Foundation

 
Sean Pratt, actor, teacher, business coach and now AUTHOR will be kicking off the promotional campaign for his new book, To Be or Wanna Be - The Top 10 Differences between a Successful Actor and a Starving Artist. 
 
To Be or Wanna Be is a business/self-help book that highlights the behaviors, actions or attitudes that have the greatest impact on one’s chances of becoming a “Successful Actor.” Sean contrasts these with the destructive ones of the “Starving Artist”.  These ten differences have been drawn from Sean’s own experience, as well as the mindset he has tried to create in his own career, and observed in others.
 
Sean will sell & sign copies of his book and give a short talk about the project. Refreshments will be served. This event is Co-Sponsored by The Actors’ Center & Women in Film and Video!
 
* Sean will be raffling off a chance for one FREE, three-hour career coaching session, with every book sold!* 

*Sean will be selling copies of his book to the members of Actors’ Center, WIFV, SAG-AFTRA and AEA at the discounted price of just $5!
 
*All other attendees can purchase the book for the discounted price of just $10!
 
*To RSVP for this event, please contact your group and put “Sean Pratt’s Book Signing” in the subject line:
  Actors’ Center – staff@actorscenter.org
  All others – seanpratt@comcast.net

Reviews: 
A little treasure. - Ann Sachs - Founder of Theatrical Intelligence.
       
To Be or Wanna Be is a must read for the new actor, or someone who's been in the business for awhile and needs a little kick start. - Michelle Dyer, founder of Survival Jobs for Actors
Many new actors with their B.A.s, B.F.A.'s and M.F.A.'s hot off the presses would benefit from reading this book and following Sean's how-to advice. - Elizabeth van den Berg, Chair of the Theatre Arts Department at McDaniel College 
"Sean hits all the major differentiators for managing a successful acting career."
Scott Goodhue - Owner/Talent Agent at Taylor Royall, Inc.
 
About Sean Pratt
Sean Pratt, (AEA / SAG / AFTRA), has been a working actor for over 25 years. Sean was a company member at The Pearl Theatre, an Off-Broadway classical repertory theatre and has also performed at numerous regional theatres around the country.  Major films include - Gods and Generals, Tuck Everlastingand Iron Jawed Angels. Television work includes - The host of HGTV’s, Old Homes Restored, and supporting roles on Homicide, The District and America’s Most Wanted.  Audiobooks – He’s narrated for 16 years and has recorded nearly 660 books in just about every genre.  He also teaches classes on and writes articles about the business of the Biz.