The New Media Workspace

The New Media Workspace was created in 2002. Prior to this invention Kingston did not have significant infrastructure for independent media production,despite a small community of film-makers and producers (a noteworthy omission considering that other similar sized communities (such as Peterborough) have long maintained infrastructure for production support). In that first year activities were primarily concerned with assisting local artists in documenting and archiving their work.

In 2003 we were able to acquire the first of our base equipment needs through a matching-grant from Cultural Spaces Canada (Canadian Heritage) and the Davies Charitable Foundation, but it was the activities supported in 2004 by the Healthy Community Fund (year one of this project) which afforded the NMW its most impressive achievements to date. These accomplishments were guided by project staff (our New Media Development Coordinator) in concert with the New Media Committee (a member-led advisory group for the Workspace).

Become a NMW Member!

$20 Student or Senior
$25 Modern Fuel Member
$30 General

Good for one full year, and includes:

• Access to Equipment
• Email updates on activities
• Discounts on Workshops
• 20 Free Editing Hours

Equipment Rental and Use Rates By Category           	A	B	C

Panasonic DVX100AP (3 Chip / 24/P) Mini DV Camera        50	75	100
Sony TRV18 Mini DV Camera			         15	20	30
Azden Shotgun Mic 2X (with Pole & Cables)	         10	15	20
AKG Lavilier Mic (Wireless)			         15	20	30
Minolta DiMage 7i Digital Still Camera			15	20	30
Sony Net MD Mini Disc Recorder				10	15	20
Lighting Kit (2 Lights + 2 Stands + Umbrella + Adapter)	15	20	30
Tripod (with Camera rental)			         n/c	n/c	10
Multi-Media Digital Projector – In Gallery	         25	45	75
			   - Off Site		         75	125	150

Editing Time on Mac OSX Station (with Final Cut Pro):
	For every 2 hours			          5	7.5	10
	Per Day (12:00-5:00pm, Tuesday – Saturday)        10	15	20

*Rate Categories: (A) Artist  (B) Not for Profit/Cultural  (C) Commercial

NMW members can pay up to 50% of their editing/rental fees in volunteer hours. One hour of volunteer work is equal to $5 in the NMW. Volunteer hours must be completed before NMW $ will be awarded.

Modern Fuel Encourages NMW members to inquire about bulk editing rates for larger projects to be determined by the NMW Coordinator on a case-by-case basis.

contact Carla Henderson for more information (613) 548-4883