Wing Beat http://www.alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm Alas Media's Wing Beat is all about local story telling and sharing as a tool to learn about your world. We grew up in the City of San Fernando and now run our business out of here. Through moving images and music, we share the stories that make our city and it's people unique and share tips we use to produce our podcast. Feeder 1.5.7(628) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800 Alas Media, LLC Alas Media, San Fernando, Oral History, Small Town, Cultural, Education, Los Angeles Suburb, Sylmar, California, San Fernando Valley, Video Production, Northeast San Fernando Valley, Southern California, sfett clean Alas Media, LLC alas@alasmedia.net no Wingbeat Ralph Arriola http://alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#Ralph Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:00:38 -0800 wingbeat-ralph-arriola Alas Media, LLC Raplh Arriola shares his 60's political collection Ralph Arriola participated and documented the Bobby Kennedy Campaign and the Chicano Moratorium, significant political events that he now shares with the world! no 4:12 Wingbeat Commentary Ralph Arriola http://alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#Ralph We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming Ralph's 1960's political collection.

1) Following a stronger interview process
2) Deciding which parts of the collection to use in video
3) Video B-roll using photographs

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:00:28 -0800 wingbeat-commentary-sylvia-suarez Alas Media, LLC stronger interview, video broll of photographs We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming Ralph's 1960's political collection. 1) Following a stronger interview process 2) Deciding which parts of the collection to use in video 3) Video B-roll using photographs no 4:12 Wingbeat Sylvia Suarez http://alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#Sylvia Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:00:38 -0800 wingbeat-kiwanis-sylvia-suarez Alas Media, LLC Syvlia remembers crusing down San Fernando Mall Sylvia Suarez shares her memories of the late 1960’s, crusin’ down San Fernando Road and paints us a picture of what the San Fernando Mall once looked like. no 3:53 Wingbeat Commentary Sylvia Suarez http://alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#Sylvia We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming Sylvia cruising the San Fernando Mall.

1) Shooting with a new camera for b-roll
2) Follow up
3) Finding one story and sticking to it.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:00:28 -0800 wingbeat-commentary-sylvia-suarez Alas Media, LLC windy, stationary objects, facial expressions We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming Sylvia cruising the San Fernando Mall. 1) Shooting with a new camera for b-roll 2) Follow up 3) Finding one story and sticking to it. no 3:53 Wingbeat Humberto Cuentas http://www.alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#Primer Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:00:28 -0800 wingbeat-humberto-cuentas Alas Media, LLC learning through challenges Humberto Cuentas is a record engineer, producer and artist manager who talks about learning through the challenges he's faced. no 4:34 Wingbeat Commentary Humberto Cuentas http://alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#Primer We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming Humberto Cuentas, learning through challenges.

1) Changing the wingbeat structure
2) experimenting with the style
3) sticking to the core story.

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:00:28 -0800 wingbeat-commentary-humberto-cuentas Alas Media, LLC changing structure, style experiments, core story We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming Humberto Cuentas, learning through challenges. 1) Changing the wingbeat structure 2) experimenting with the style 3) sticking to the core story no 4:34 Wingbeat Juan Pueblo http://www.alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#JuanPueblo Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:00:28 -0800 wingbeat-juan-pueblo Alas Media, LLC Mural Painting spurs action Juan Pueblo shares the old tradition of mural painting and it's role in articulating a community's challenges and hopes. no 4:41 Wingbeat Commentary Juan Pueblo http://alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#JuanPueblo We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming Juan Pueblo, mural painting spurs action.

1) Recording good audio in a windy situation
2) photographing a stationary object like a mural
3) photographing Juan's face as a form of broll.

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:00:28 -0800 wingbeat-commentary-juan-pueblo Alas Media, LLC windy, stationary objects, facial expressions We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming Juan Pueblo, mural painting spurs action. 1) Recording good audio in a windy situation 2) photographing a stationary object like a mural 3) photographing Juan's face as a form of broll. no 4:41 Wingbeat Francisco Ramirez http://www.alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#FranciscoRamirez Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:00:58 -0800 wingbeat-francisco-ramirez Alas Media, LLC Choosing to do what you love Francisco Ramirez took advantage of a unique opportunity to do something he loves. no 3:33 Wingbeat Commentary Francisco Ramirez http://alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#FranciscoRamirez We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming Francisco Ramirez, choosing to do what you love.

1) Setting up for a green screen production
2) use of a secondary camera for additional b-roll
3) post production effects we use

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:00:57 -0800 wingbeat-commentary-francisco-ramirez Alas Media, LLC Using green screen to tell a story We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming Francisco Ramirez, choosing to do what you love. 1) Setting up for a green screen production 2) use of a secondary camera for additional b-roll 3) post production effects we use no 3:37 Wingbeat Rosca http://www.alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#Rosca Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:00:57 -0800 wingbeat-rosca Alas Media, LLC Rosa de Reyes baking process and tradition. The rosca is cultural tradition that is still practiced in our community. See the process from start to finish. no 3:17 Wingbeat Commentary Rosca http://alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#Rosca We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming The Rosca de Reyes, a cultural tradition that is still practiced in our community.

1) Photographing in a busy business
2) Recording good audio in a noisy environment
3) finding good light in a low light location

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:00:21 -0800 wingbeat-commentary-rosca Alas Media, LLC Filming in a busy business using eyes, ears and patience. We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming The Rosca de Reyes, a cultural tradition that is still practiced in our community. 1) Photographing in a busy business 2) Recording good audio in a noisy environment 3) finding good light in a low light location no 3:17 Holiday Greetings iPhone Version http://www.alasmedia.net Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:00:22 -0800 holiday-greetings-iphone-version Alas Media, LLC A time lapse video of our hand made greeting card. A time lapse video of our hand made greeting card. Thanks to all who have subscribed and enjoyed viewing our videos. no 3:00 Holiday Greetings Apple TV Version http://www.alasmedia.net Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:00:22 -0800 holiday-greetings-apple-tv-version Alas Media, LLC A time lapse video of our hand made greeting card. A time lapse video of our hand made greeting card. Thanks to all who have subscribed and enjoyed viewing our videos. no 3:00 Wingbeat Kiwanis Caroling http://alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#KiwanisCaroling Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:00:52 -0800 wingbeat-kiwanis-caroling Alas Media, LLC Local Kiwanis Club goes caroling. The Local Kiwanis Club follows a 10 year tradition caroling to local hospitals, convalecent homes, children and seniors. no 2:30 Wingbeat Commentary Kiwanis Caroling http://alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#KiwanisCaroling We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming The Local Kiwanis Club as they caroled to local hospitals, convalecent homes, children and seniors.

1) Hard Shadows.
2) Limited shoot time.
3) Filling your frame.

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:00:22 -0800 wingbeat-commentary-kiwanis-caroling Alas Media, LLC Hard shadows, short shoot times and filling your frame. We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming The Local Kiwanis Club as they caroled to local hospitals, convalecent homes, children and seniors. 1) Hard Shadows. 2) Limited shoot time. 3) Filling your frame. no 2:30 Wingbeat La Galeria Gitana http://alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#LaGalleriaGitana Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:00:22 -0800 wingbeat-la-galeria-gitana Alas Media, LLC San Fernando's First Art Gallery. Alas Media tours San Fernando's First Art Gallery. no 2:25 Wingbeat Commentary La Galeria Gitana http://alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#LaGalleriaGitana We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming La Galeria Gitana; San Fernando's First Art Gallery.

1) Keeping the interviewee within the line of sight.
2) Shooting the interview under low light.
3) Utilizing a tripod for B-roll.

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:00:21 -0800 wingbeat-commentary-la-galeria-gitana Alas Media, LLC Keeping line of sight, in low light, with a tripod. We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming La Galeria Gitana; San Fernando's First Art Gallery. 1) Keeping the interviewee within the line of sight. 2) Shooting the interview under low light. 3) Utilizing a tripod for B-roll. no 2:25 Wingbeat San Fernando Trolley http://alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#SanFernandoTrolley Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:00:30 -0800 wing-beat-san-fernando-trolley Alas Media, LLC San Fernando Trolley with 93 year young resident Take a ride on the San Fernando Trolley with 93 year young resident, Ysidro Regalado as he remembers the Red Car. no 2:22 Wingbeat Commentary San Fernando Trolley http://alasmedia.net/wingbeat.htm#SanFernandoTrolley We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming the San Fernando Trolley with 93 year young resident, Ysidro Regalado as he remembers the "Red Car".:

1) Staying on topic with the interviewee
2) recording in loud environments
3) recording in shaky environments

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:00:21 -0800 wingbeat-commentary-san-fernando-trolley Alas Media, LLC Staying on topic and recording in loud, shaky environments. We've added storyteller commentary that discusses the three challenges we faced while filming the San Fernando Trolley with 93 year young resident, Ysidro Regalado as he remembers the "Red Car".: 1) Staying on topic with the interviewee 2) recording in loud environments 3) recording in shaky environments no 2:22