[UCIMC-Tech] Re: [IMC-Shows] Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies proposal

[Stuart Levy]

On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 05:47:50PM -0500, Stephen Fonzo wrote:
> It sounds like a good proposal to me.  As long as the screenings are
> staffed, there is very little likelihood of damage, and with simple film
> screenings, there is already less liability than a concert.  The Shows group
> could manage the projector securely in its equipment room.  It would indeed
> be useful for films, concerts, presentations, workshops, and more.

Sounds interesting.  Under this plan, what would the IMC acquire, exactly?  
Is it just a screen, or would there be a projector too?
$250 sounds reasonable for a nice screen.   Decent projectors
seem to be more like $600-$750, plus maybe $350 per bulb for
occasional bulb replacements (every 1000-1500 hours' use).
If the IMC would like to go for acquiring one I think it'd be
great, and would contribute toward it... but it is a significant expense.

> -Stephen
> 
> On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 5:38 PM, Jason Keist <jkeist2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> >    I have been corresponding with Elizabeth Rogers from CSAMES this
> > evening, who coordinated the screening of "Slingshot Hip-Hop" at the IMC
> > last month (which went very well).  Elizabeth was impressed with the turnout
> > and is interested in building upon our relationship.  She approached me with
> > this proposal.  I informed her I would present it to affected working
> > groups:
> >  "If we can organize 2 more screenings at IMC for the summer, we would like
> > IMC to charge us $200 per screening for the room, AV equipment, and set-up.
> > This would leave $250 (over the $150 for both screening that the fee would
> > normally be), which we would need IMC to use to purchase a projector
> > screen.  This should be enough to get a very nice one."
> >
> >    This sounds like a valid proposal to me.  We would only be sacrificing
> > $300 in space and equipment deposits; which we return anyway.  Only $75 per
> > 2.5 hour event goes to the IMC as true reimbursement ($150 for the 2 events
> > proposed).  We would, indeed, receive $250 in additional funds to purchase a
> > much-needed projector screen which could be used (as noted by Nicole) to
> > reinvigorate monthly film screenings.  Having this equipment would also aid
> > in future Film Fests, lectures, and workshops (Powerpoint capabilities).
> >  The apparent downside to this arrangement would become a reality if any
> > equipment was damaged during either screening (we would not have a deposit
> > to tap). Thoughts?
> >
> > --
> > Jason Keist
> > Program Development  Coordinator-Intern
> > Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
> > 202 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 100
> > Urbana, IL 61801
> >
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> 
> -- 
> Stephen Fonzo
> Media Training Advisor
> AmeriCorps CTC VISTA
> Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center

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