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About TOSMI
TOSMI is a part of MEDIA, the European Union’s support programme for the European audiovisual industry and is designed to introduce media professionals to the benefits and possibilities of an open source pipeline in audio-video production and distribution.
In 2008, there are three separate 6 day long courses. Two of them will focus on Blender, the first serving as a general introduction on blender and the last with an emphasis on advanced Blender techniques. The second module is about preparing and distributing media content online.
Why
Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) has many advantages for professionals in the audio-visual industries. Users are able to take advantage of active support communities and benefit from the rapid pace of development. The use of such software also saves money otherwise spent on software licenses and technical support.
After finishing the course program, participants will have greater freedom in their own productions, because of the advantages already mentioned.
How
During the courses, there is a focus on practice which helps participants to assimilate and understand the new knowledge received. In the first course, Blender is in the core of the program and will be used to teach an entire production process. In the second course, participants will produce and learn how to distribute audio and video content with open source software. And in the third course, participants will learn the advanced animation and interactive features of Blender.
Details
1. Eligible participants - People from the European Union and Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Lichtenstein. For every course there are 14 positions.
2. Price - 1000 Euro per course. If you participate in more than one course the tax is 800 per course. The price includes the accommodation, a meal once a day (lunch), and coffee-breaks. There are also scholarships available to cover the expenses.
Participants are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of travel.
3. Courses - Every course is 6 days, 8 hours mixed theory and practice. The experience is more than just studying some programs - there is also team work involved in the practical experience of creating a production.
4. Dates and places
“Advanced Blender Techniques” - 11-16 August 2008.
“Media Content for the Web” - 18-23 August 2008.
Sofia, Bulgaria
6. Deadline for applications for 2nd and 3rd courses 30 June 2008.
