PROJECTS
The Sounds of Early Cinema in Britain
Conferences and Workshops
Conference I: Textual, Material and Technological Sources (London, 7-9 June 2009)
Sound Effects Workshop (University of Edinburgh, Cameo Cinema, 13 October 2009)
Performance Workshop (Royal Holloway, University of London, October 2010)
Conference II: Performance, Realisation and Reception (tbc, April 2011)
Sound Effects Workshop The Sound of the Silents
Edinburgh University and Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh, Tuesday 13th October 2009
FURTHER INFORMATION and BOOKING FORM (available below as PDFs)
This is the first of our two workshop events. This aim of this workshop is to enable participants to explore the use of live sonic practices with silent film. During the course of the day, speakers will discuss approaches to, and the pragmatics of, these practices, in a variety of contexts. Our speakers:
“Sound effects in the silent era: historical evidence” – Dr Stephen Bottomore, film historian
“The Film Explainer”
'Professor' Mervyn Heard, cinema historian and lantern showman, explores the evolution, role and various dark arts of the describer in the early days of cinema.
“The Art of Foley Sound”
Caoimhe Doyle, foley artist, and Jean McGrath, foley recordist
Plus contemporary responses from Dr Martin Parker, Yann Seznec (aka The Amazing Rolo) and more.
The day will run from c. 9–5, and is aimed at postgraduate students of film, sound, and music (& related disciplines) and interested scholars. Due to limited availability, attendance must be booked in advance. We advise early booking to avoid disappointment (a booking form can be downloaded below).
Registration: £10 (to cover lunch and refreshments) - the fee for members of the Royal Musical Association is waived (see booking form).
For further information, please see the forms which may be downloaded below.
We are also organising a showcase of silent films with live accompaniment for the early evening in association with the Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh. Further details tbc shortly. Tickets: £3/£2 conc.
IMPORTANT! two Student BURSARIES (courtesy of the Royal Musical Association):
These cover the registration fee, and provide a contribution towards accommodation for up to two nights and travel. To apply, please state your name, university affiliation, address, email address, estimated cost of travel and whether you will need accommodation, and include a 300-word statement outlining how attending this sound effects workshop will enhance your research. Email to Dr. Annette Davison a.c.davison@ed.ac.uk by 5pm, Friday 11 September 2009,
The following downloads are available
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| sosbookingform.pdf Booking Form | 161.88 Kb |
Conference I Textual, Material and Technological Sources
Institute of Musical Research (IMR) and the Barbican Centre, London
June 7th, 8th, 9th (Sun-Mon-Tues) 2009
FINAL SCHEDULE and ABSTRACTS (PDF available - see bottom of page)
CONFERENCE LOCATIONS
Sun 7th June, 3pm: The Barbican, Cinema 1
Mon 8th June, 8pm: The Barbican, Cinema 1
Mon 8th-Tues 9th June, 9.00am-5.30pm, IMR (Senate House, Univ. of London)
This is the first of four events concerned with the variety of sonic and musical practices of “silent” film exhibition in Britain. Its particular focus is “sources” and includes presentations by archivists, curators, and facilitators as well as specialists in a number of areas, including film music and silent film.
This is an AHRC-funded Research Network event. It is nevertheless possible for a limited number of non-speakers to attend, paying a day registration fee of £40, including coffee and lunchtime refreshments (£20 student concession). Please note that the conference dinner on Sunday evening and the buffet dinner on Monday evening will be charged at £20 each. Non-speakers are very welcome to join us by booking and paying for either or both in advance). *Please register in advance to avoid disappointment.*
Please email registration forms to: Mrs. Valerie James (Valerie.James@sas.ac.uk)
For local conference arrangements, please also contact Mrs. Valerie James
The following downloads are available
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| early_cinema__ramme_final.pdf | 152.10 Kb |
