Josh Janssen

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This year I attended a course in scriptwriting. It was the best course I have ever done. Ray, the lecturer is taking the class again in 2010 and if you live in Melbourne and enjoy writing, you should sign up.

Learn how to successfully write:

+ Short films
+ Feature films
+ Television drama and advertisements
+ Documentaries
+ Music video clips
+ Corporate videos
+ Short plays
+ One act plays
+ Full length plays
+ Videos for online media including, YouTube, FaceBook, MySpace

– and how to get your work into the hands of the right people.

SUBJECT LENGTH: 34 classes – 2 semesters x 17 weeks

FEES: approx $350 per semester – depending on previous education

WHERE: Holmesglen TAFE, Chadstone Campus, Building 1 Room 1.27.

WHEN: Thursday 6-9 pm

STARTS: February 11 (enrolling till Feb 25)

LECTURER: Ray Mooney, award-winning playwright and screenwriter

PREREQUISITE: No previous experience needed, just a desire to learn the craft of scriptwriting. Scriptwriting is part of the Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing and qualifies successful participants 2 points towards the Diploma.

ENROLL: Contact Sally Campbell 9564 1602 for necessary forms.

FURTHER INFORMATON: Ray Mooney, 9564 1597, raym@holmesglen.vic.edu.au

Pollen Blog is a Melbourne based blog that started earlier this year by the good folks at icon.pr. The blog has heaps of info about great places to eat, places to shop and websites to visit. If I have any really good stories to share, you may even see a post by me on the odd occasion! So while its cold, get a coffee and a scone, sit down on your comfy computer chair and check out pollenblog.com.au

A few weeks ago, I found a youtube channel of a vlogger called SuperMac18 . A 15 year old boy creating youtube videos. Looking at his youtube channel, it was obvious that he was popular. He had videos ranging from 100,000 views to over 3,000,000. While I watched his videos, I noticed his sleek editing and clever scripting, he was clearly talented. But it made me think. What sort of judgement does a 15 year old have? I know when I was 15, I said and did many things that went ‘too far’. I think my judgement has improved since then, with the guidance of my parents. Whenever I would make a video, I would show my Mum, because if there was anyone that would tell me ‘ it went to far ‘ or ‘ it was not funny ‘ it was my Mum.

Today, vlogger supermac18 created a video called ‘the swine flu’. I watched it and didn’t find it very funny, but I did feel sorry for Mac. It was clearly just a case of poor judgement, and now, his poor judgement will be seen by hundreds of thousands of people online.

The video:

He updated his twitter saying ” wow everyone hates my new video. im upset. ”

The issue here isn’t whether the video is funny. The issue is that a 15 year old can make a video about anything, with no boundaries and put it online for the world to see. Its great that kids make videos and express themselves, but I think its a good idea that before it goes online, that a trusted family member ( with good judgement ) sees it.

What do you think?

Josh

Hi Everyone,

Recently I started a new podcast for VCE students studying media and studio arts.
The podcast consists of interviews, new, tips and tricks to help you!

So far there are two episodes, more coming very soon.

check it out at www.vcestudent.com

If you are a VCE student studying media and studio arts and are having any trouble with your
productions, feel free to contact me! josh@mediaflex.com.au

Josh

MediaFlex ( My media production business ) has just launched our new website! make sure to check it out http://www.mediaflex.com.au/ .

Trailer below:


VCAA trailer - MediaFlex from MediaFlex on Vimeo.

I decided to edit something quick together from last years Hallam muck up day. If people watch it and enjoy it, I will edit up some of the other events filmed during 08.
The footage was going to be for a year 12 DVD that i was making, but Hallam ended up saying no to it, like they said no to the hoodies!

I wish everyone the best in 09!

Click for fullscreen:


Muck up day - Hallam 08 from Josh Janssen on Vimeo.