Winners chosen in annual 48-Hour Shootout

Mass Communication Tennessee State University studMass Communication Tennessee State University student Antoine Rucker is excited beginning of the event.ent Antoine Rucker is excited beginning of the event.

Feature on Ohio University Compass.

More than 500 students made up 25 teams that scrambled to finish scripting, shooting and editing a short film during the 10th annual 48-Hour Shootout Film Project, Feb. 10-12, on the Ohio University Athens Campus.

On Friday, producers from each team received their genre, prop and line of dialogue for their film. Each student team was faced with the task of creating a three- to five-minute film within 48 hours from scratch.

Presidential Teacher Award winner Frederick Lewis, who advises the event, said "It is an opportunity for students to collaborate and learn how to work under pressure."

The two first-place winners were Take-It-Easy Production's "Dust Jacket" and Illegal Entertainment's "Home." Chridos Pa Nivika Productions won third place for "Infinity." The judges didn't reward a second place finisher because of the tie for first place.

Magnum Opus Production, a one-person production team, received the first standing ovation in competition history and won the newly created Audience Choice Award with the film, "We NEED A Hero."

The winner of the Freshmen/Sophomore Team competition was Abstrakt's film "Dreamcatcher." Second Class Studio received honorable mention for "Stone Cold."

Judges for the competition included: David Urano, Ohio University director of video and photography services in University Communications and Marketing; Keith Newman, faculty/administrator at the Ohio University Lancaster Campus; and Tennessee State University professors Joe and Melissa Richie.

The competition is hosted by Ohio University School of Media Arts and Studies.

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More photographs on my facebook.

Second Class Studio, Mike Mytnick, right, hold camera for a lighting test on Meg Nicol, left, as glitter is blown in the air

OUGDA team Ryan Mohler, right, and Beth Carter reviews their animated short at the Grid Lab.

Team Eric Williams Beard finishes last minute touches on their short in Bromley Hall.

48-Hour ShootOut

I didn't know what to expect at first. The event is about these teams who have have to script, film, and show within 48 hours. I am documenting MDIA students through their crazy 48-Hour ShootOut for Compass and other projects. Crazy right? Its awesome. Here are some preview photographs I took starting at 5:30 p.m. in Baker Center.

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Here is a few previews for my story. I spent a few days with my aunt, Elizabeth Gardner who has Stage IV cancer in December of 2011.

Open House

My good friends at Inhale Yoga Studio had an open house in January. For one day, all the teachers were teaching different classes by the hour. They had great classes for everyone and had an unofficial dog mascot stop by to say hello. Later in the evening, the room was packed with at least 30 people in a tiny room, but everyone managed to still work out and cooperate in a friendly manner. The things people could do with their bodies is amazing. Believe me, its beyond my capabilities. 

Money Pincher

Do you know where your money is going? Are you living off of ramen noodles and cold pizza to pay off those bills? Need money to buy expensive textbooks? Want to learn more about how to save money? Check this out. My 2 Cents is a series highlighting Ohio University students on how they manage their expenses.

Using an electric dryer is what most students use to do their laundry. However, senior psychology student CC Ruchti hangs her clothes out to dry in her hallway to conserve. It's important for Ruchti to save her money to achieve her independency as a young adult.

How do you save your money? If you are an Ohio University student and would like to share your story on how you save money, leave a comment.
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Videographer | Editor | Producer
Sonya Paclob Photojournalism, Undergraduate Student


Graphic designer
Brandon Boston - Graphic Design Undergraduate student

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Finally! my episode is up and running for Ohio University. I'm very pleased about my first episodes ever! I pitched My 2 Cents as an idea to get college students thinking about their money. College is expensive and living away from the Dorm does not help with the financial situation. I'm working on my second episode which will go live on February 19th. Stay tune!