The Drop Inn (Linking Lives) and Film City are teaming up to do an intergenerational Multi Media Project. This project will include training to be part of a Professional Film crew to create a feature film, there will also be radio broadcasting training, live gigs and showcase exhibition events. It will be bigger than previous film projects! It's really exciting, come down on a Thursday afternoon at 4.30 every week to learn more.
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Drug Research (Crab)
The Drop Inn team lead by Laura has been doing a lot of research on the drug known as Meow Meow. Laura is putting a short booklet together to send out to other organizations. She has been collecting facts figures, news and media stories about this particular drug, which will be released soon as a booklet and also a downloadable document for our blog. The use of this drug has been a growing concern, with it becoming popular amongst the Young People using it.
Leeds Conference
Andrea travelled up to Leeds in early hours of the Morning to a conference about Equality and Diversity. The conference was called Children England, their mission is to create a fairer world for Children, Young People and Families by Championing the voluntary organizations which work on their behalf. It was another really useful day and amazing a member of the Drop Inn when to attend this important conference!
Friday, 5 March 2010
Decks linked to Broadcaster
Paul using the Radio Broadcast software to mix in a track playing from the vinyl decks set up, and linked in on the left. We also managed to connect the P.A system to the output, so we can turn live sets up for an audience to hear a live broadcast in The Drop Inn! It's all coming together now. The Radio project keep accelerating each week with new and better idea's.
We broadcasted the music playing through our Decks to the SMART board in the games room. It was a very elaborate way of broadcasting but it looked amazing for any tech fans!
Paul and Tom Managed to connect the Decks and mixer to the Radio Broadcaster. So we can now broadcast live sets.
We broadcasted the music playing through our Decks to the SMART board in the games room. It was a very elaborate way of broadcasting but it looked amazing for any tech fans!
Paul and Tom Managed to connect the Decks and mixer to the Radio Broadcaster. So we can now broadcast live sets.
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
NEW iMac
The Drop Inn has set up their brand new iMac for the music editing for the radio project and for the film editing in the intergenerational Filmcity project. It's so smart and fun to use! Thank You!
Monday, 1 March 2010
Hate Crime Training
Andrea and Tom both attended a Hate Crime awareness day at Matlock County Hall. The day was really interesting with a great delivery from the People running it. We not have all the Hate crime information at our centre and a list of contact numbers and emails for anyone who is interested in the material involved or needs the service. There is also a link on this blog if you want to check the official Hate Crime charity website. Click on: Stophateuk.orgThank You.
Sunday, 28 February 2010
News Bullet (2) - 28/02/10
See what we have been up to in the 2nd Month of 2010. We've had a really good start to the year! The News Bullet is a brief summary of news released at the end of each Month.
Click On: News Bullet
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Friday, 26 February 2010
Safe Rave 2010 [2] - Dirty Bear
We had another good turn out with 84 Young People turning up to come to Party Friday Night. Dirty Bear was the Dj playing Chunky Chicago House, which was a big change from previous 'Safe Raves.' This year each 'Safe Rave' will be themed with a different genre of Urban or Electronica Style music. The idea behind this was to attract different groups to the dance floor. This HOUSE 'Safe Rave' was a success bringing a large majority of Females to the dance floor, who had previously stayed at the edge of the dance floor at the Drum and Bass 'Safe Raves.'
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Touch Screen Virtual DJ
We discovered today that the Radio Broadcaster equipment we have recently housed at the Drop Inn can use it's touch screen technology for Virtual DJ. How cool is that, for all the tech people out there. You can scratch the virtual vinyl with your finger!!! It's amazing fun!
Radio Practice sessions
Radio Practice sessions every Thursday for the next Few weeks. Getting ready for the BIG radio project. Broadcasting Sessions are starting soon at The Drop Inn, were the Young People who got involved the most in the DJ workshops and got really good, will now get the chance to broadcast their Sets over our own Radio Station. It should be a lot of fun!
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