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Welcome to Sycamore Video, the Blogspot of Indiana State University's original student video organization! This is where you can find news, videos, and photos about campus as well as information about upcoming independent film festivals, independently-produced movies, updates about former students, local filmmakers, videographers and more!

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Friday, April 29, 2011

That's Random!: Perfume, Television, & Money


Melea VanOstrand & Molly Cummings

Sycamore Video's Molly Cummings Joins WTWO/WFXW!

Sycamore Video's Molly Cummings was recently hired at WTWO/WFXW as the nightside producer. She produces the "Fox38 News First at 10" and "NBC-2 News at 11" newscasts. As the producer, Molly gets to choose the stories that will air during the newscasts, set up the order of the stories, time the shows, and do some of the writing that goes into the newscast. Molly says her time as a Sycamore Video member helped prepare her for her new producing job and she is excited about her new career. Congratulations, Molly!

ISU's 10th Annual Student Video Expo
































Thursday April 28, 2011 was "ISU's 10th Annual Student Video Expo", an event that premiers the talent of the students who are dedicated to the art of films and news. Local businesses sponsored the event, allowing students to enjoy snacks and drinks while the expo took place. It was a night of excitement (some students even arrived dressed as zombies to promote their movie trailer) as the winners of each category received the honored "Woody" award along with a prize package that included: gift cards, candy, a DVD, etc. A special thank you goes towards Professor Jeffrey Perkins and the staff at Sycamore Video, whose hard work made it all possible.

Congratulations to this years winners:

Long Form Video- (5:00-12:00)
Chad Fedler & Ian Myszak: "Vexation
Video-(2:00-5:00)
John Wakim, Miguel Delarosa & Lou Robles: "ProcrastiNATION"
Movie Trailer-
Chad Fedler: "Novocaine"
News Package/Continuing Series/PSA-
Melea VanOstrand & Molly Cummings: "That's Random!"
Video Short/Commercial Satire-
Chad Fedler: "Til It's Gone"

Photographs Courtesy of: Grace Oliver

Author/Editor: Jacob Church

Monday, April 25, 2011

Casino Night



























































































Casino Night was a charity event sponsored by the Hulman Memorial Student Union. It took place at Dede I, II, III, and the Sycamore Lounge on Thursday April 14th. Starting at 8:00 pm the event allowed students and faculty to enjoy their favorite games such as: Texas Hold em' Poker, Black Jack, Slots, etc.


Photographs Courtesy of: Jacob Church

Thursday, April 21, 2011

ISU's Earth Day


Molly Cummings & Caitlin Spaulding

Monday, April 18, 2011

Thursday, April 7, 2011

That's Random! Powerplants And The Sun


Molly Cummings & Melea VanOstrand

Sycamore Profile: Jacob Church


Jacob Church graduated from North Vigo High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. He graduated from Ivy Tech in 2010 with an Associate Degree in Multimedia/Graphic Design. He is now a junior at Indiana State University majoring in Electronic Media. He one day hopes to become a writer/director for television and film. In his spare time Jacob enjoys photography, filming/editing footage, and spending time with his friends and family.

Human Rights Day Promo



A video advertisement, promoting Human Rights Day.
For more information visit: indstate.edu/hrd/
Created by: Jacob Church

Myself Painting: The Exhibit


























































































Clarence Major grew up in Chicago, Illinois where he took private art lessons from Gus Nall and attended drawing and lecture classes at the Art Institute. He later earned a Ph.D. in both fine arts and literature from Vermont College. Here are a few of his works featured in the University Art Gallery, at Indiana State University. From February 24- March 25. (information provided by a pamphlet provided at the exhibit)

Photographs Courtesy of: Jacob Church

Quote of the Week

"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it." -- William Arthur Ward

Monday, April 4, 2011

Sycamore Profile: Melea VanOstrand


Melea Van Ostrand graduated from North Central High School in Indianapolis. She is a sophomore at Indiana State University majoring in Electronic Media and Journalism. She one day hopes to become a newscaster. In her spare time Melea enjoys horseback riding, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Friday, April 1, 2011