Sample Press Release

Here is a sample press release. When submitting a press release it is important to use the right format otherwise it may be rejected.

Headline Is in Title Case Meaning You Capitalize Every Word Except for Prepositions and Articles of Three Words or Less and Short; Ideally it is Not More Than 170 Characters and Does Not Take a Period The summary paragraph is a synopsis of the press release in regular sentence form. It doesn’t merely repeat the headline or opening paragraph. It just tells the story in a different way. The summary paragraph is mandatory at FPRC. City, State (FPRC) Month 1, 2010 -- The first paragraph know as the "lead" contains the most important information. You need to grab your reader's attention here. And you can't assume that they have read the headline or summary paragraph; the lead should stand on its own. A press release, like a news story, keeps sentences and paragraphs short, about three or four lines per paragraph. The first couple of paragraphs should cover the who, what, when, where, why and how questions. The rest of the news release expounds on the information provided in the lead paragraph. It includes quotes from key staff, customers or subject matter experts. It contains more details about the news you have to tell, which can be about something unique or controversial or about a prominent person, place or thing. "You should include a quote for that human touch" said Awang Kadir, Janitor of the Free Press Release Center. "And you should use the last paragraph to restate and summarize the key points." This is example press release template for use at the Free Press Release Center. The last paragraph can also include details on product availability, trademark acknowledgements, etc. About ABC Company: Include a short corporate backgrounder about the company or the person who is newsworthy before you list the contact person's name and phone number. Do not include an e-mail address in the body of the release. Your e-mail address goes only in the "Contact Email" box when you submit your press release. To stop spam, your address will not appear on the site, but rather people will be able to contact you via a special contact link displayed with your press release. Contact: Hj. Bungsu, director of public relations ABC Inc 5555555 http://www.YourWebAddress.com If applicable, include safe harbor statement. ###

Formatting your press release or "Presentation can be just as important as content."

Mixed case
Never write your press release in all UPPER CASE LETTERS. Your release will not be approved by the FPRC editors and if it was, it would be ignored by journalists.

Check your spelling
Errors in spelling and grammar will lower the credibility of your press release.

No HTML
Never include HTML or other markup languages (like XHTML or XML) in your press release.

Make sure it is long enough
There is a minimum of 250 words at FPRC, if your press release is shorter than that then it probably isn't newsworthy.

Email addresses
Do not include an e-mail address in the body of the release. Your e-mail address goes only in the "Contact Email" box when you submit your press release. To stop spam, your address will not appear on the site, but rather people will be able to contact you via a special contact link displayed with your press release.

I believe that Brunei has many talents that surpasses many. Unfortunately, they have yet to be discovered. Even if they are discovered, there no follow ups from relevant agencies (if you know whom Im talking about), I just wish we can be a more culturally open and creative society. The Brunei Art Forum is there, what else? hmm..

Anyway, this rant is to support one of the Talents that I've come across in Vimeo. I think he is Bruneian, but then I saw admiralty etc..then maybe he is HALF Bruneian? I dont know

See his video here..

Another one was done using 3D software and frankly I know that his work is worth more than the competition he's participated in. I hope to hear from him soon. Will be linking his video soon.

From Afar
Adam.

Just an example of visual treatment and sounds that made the video effective. Nice? just don't be bother to see what camera he used. You see, we can say that he used a very expensive camera but then he used the light and cheap Canon HF100.

So when you use the SONY HD CineAlta but do not know how to use it, more or less what you shoot/do is pretty much useless..

See the video here, entitled Nightmare.

Credit to Mr. Chuckles aka Mark Fong , we now have a choice of 4 different apertures.
1. The widest/lowest aperture of your lens eg 1.4, 1.8, 2.8
2. 5.6 or nearer in the case of f4
3. f16
4. f22

So here it is..

A quick demo of a reliable and sound method of manipulating the aperture for recording videos on the new Canon 5D Mark 2.

Update: as I mention in the video the lowest aperture my lens could get to was f/2.8. Some folks have mentioned that for lenses that could get below f/2.8 they have found that they can set it to f/2.0 and f/1.4 (I haven't verified this btw). I also have been able to record at f/8 but it is a tricky and wacky way to get it and you won't know you got it unless you do some still references.

If you have questions or comments, leave them here or you can reach me on dpreview.com or cinema5d.com as "mrchuckles". I can also be reached at mrchuckles@gmail.com.

With the advent of HD and the trickling down of technologies coming from professional equipments to consumers, it only takes a person with creativity to come up with something. The story.

Here the use of tilt lens nevertheless made the video entertaining and made you want to watch it over and over again.

So now, by having a couple of DLSR from both nikon and canon; D90, D5000 and 5Dmk2, 500d respectively, we can actually achieve this. Mind you THAT important extension of your eyes. The lens is as important as your story, but just get the story straight first, then we'll talk hehe.

enjoy


Tilt lens video

Audition Guidelines

For Faculty Directed Productions

Auditions are open to all Bruneians. These guidelines are intended to provide you with important information as you consider your audition.

Prior to Auditions -- Find a copy of the script, read the play, and become familiar with the characters. Directors generally have scripts available and may provide a brief synopsis of available roles.

Dress and Appearance --

This is a job interview (of sorts) -- dress nicely.

· Select clothing that reinforces your confidence. It should be flattering and comfortable.

· Avoid bulky, loose clothing that might interfere with your movement and mask your physicallity.

· Wear comfortable, lightweight shoes rather than boots or athletic shoes.

· Your hair should be held back away from your face.

Initial Audition --

You will be asked to complete an audition form that includes past stage experience and your schedule. During your audition, the directors will be considering you in the context of the play being cast -- make the best first impression you can. The director will be listening to your vocal quality, assessing your stage presence and projection, and observing your movement. Be prepared to answer questions from the director.

Audition Material --

Students are encouraged to use a prepared monologue. Students may bring a rehearsed reading. Students without a monologue will be provided with one and given the opportunity to prepare briefly before their cold reading.

Prepared Monologue Guidelines

Content:

· Select a monologue from a modern, published play.

· Choose a character with whom you identify.

· It should be no longer than one minute in length.

· It should allow for vocal and emotional variety.

· It should allow for a variety of movement.

· Do not use self-written material; it generally does not give you an opportunity to portray a character and provides less dramatic impact than a proven play.

· Avoid excessive strong language and profanity.

Presentation:

· "Prepared" means rehearsed and fully memorized. If you do not have time to prepare the monologue completely, read it for your audition. Rehearse the reading as much as possible.

· Performance energy and stage presence are important.

· Incorporate gestures and facial expression.

· Motivated movement during the audition is desirable.

· Avoid using chairs and other props.

· Avoid sitting or kneeling on the stage.

· Use standard Language. Avoid accents and dialects, unless requested

Callbacks --

The director will use this opportunity to have auditionees read scenes from the play being cast. Directors callback auditionees based on the information from the audition form and on observations from the audition including but not limited to:

· Availability and compatibility of schedule.

· Past experiences with particular attention to those at Appalachian.

· Vocal and physical characteristics.

· Stage presence and projection.

· Appropriateness for the character being cast.

· Willingness to grow, cut, or dye hair.

Casting --

This is a highly subjective process involving artistic choices that are influenced by many factors including but not limited to:

· The factors listed above under Callbacks

· Compatibility with the ensemble in terms of physicality and interpersonal "chemistry."

· Demonstrated ability to take direction during callbacks.

· The artistic judgment of the director.

If you are not cast, please consider the number of factors that led to the director's decision. Everyone who has ever auditioned, including most directors, knows the anxiety of auditioning and the pain of not being cast. In an academic environment, most directors are willing to discuss their casting decisions with you.