Tuesday, 4 August 2009

Upcoming Workshop: Sound and the Silents (Univ of Edinburgh)

SOUND AND THE SILENTS: A WORKSHOP
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH AND CAMEO CINEMA EDINBURGH
13 OCTOBER 2009


The AHRC-funded Research Network ‘The Sounds of Early Cinema in Britain’ announces:
‘Sound and the Silents: a workshop’

LOCATION: University of Edinburgh and Cameo Cinema Edinburgh

PROGRAMME: to include Dr Stephen Bottomore, speaking on sound effects in the silent era; Mervyn Heard (lanternist), on the role of the lecturer from lanterns to films; a contemporary foley artist; plus examples of how current technology might be used in the exhibition of silent films by contemporary sound artists. For more details, watch the project website below

STUDENT BURSARIES: at least two RMA-funded student bursaries (towards travel to, and 2 nights accommodation in, Edinburgh) are available to facilitate attendance. To apply, please state your name, university affiliation, address, email address, estimated cost of travel and whether you will need accommodation, and include a 300-word statement outlining how attending this sound effects workshop will enhance your research. Email to Dr. Annette Davison (a.c.davison [at] ed.ac.uk) by 5pm,
Friday 11 September 2009.

Project website: http://projects.beyondtext.ac.uk/soundsearlycinema/index.php

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