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

[Jason Keist]

Let me clarify, within the proposed arrangement the IMC would acquire a
projector screen, not the projector machine itself. That would be too sweet
of a deal.

On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 6:38 PM, Stuart Levy <slevy at ncsa.uiuc.edu> wrote:

> 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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-- 
Jason Keist
Program Development  Coordinator-Intern
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
202 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 100
Urbana, IL 61801
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