After Disney and Industrial Light and Magic made waves with the Disney+ show The Mandalorian, Lethbridge College instructors and students decided to see if the same technology could be used for independent film makers. The team behind the research project consists of instructors and alumni of the Digital Communications and Media and Multimedia Production programs…
Wes Anderson, what happened?
(A review of “The French Dispatch”) The first Wes Anderson movie to truly disappoint, “The French Dispatch”, a movie about a fictitious newspaper, is better off left unread (or watched). Whenever a new Wes Anderson movie is announced, if you are familiar with his oeuvre, you know what you are in for, a stylised character…
Dealing with an unwanted guest
COVID-19 has affected everyone in some way for the last two years. It’s been a long time, but like someone overstaying their welcome, the virus is still crashing on the world’s proverbial couch. So, it should not have come as a surprise when after strictly following protocols for two years and getting vaccinated, my whole…
How can a hobby change your life?
Not all hobbies are music based. For Tj Colyer, baking gives her a sense of flow, that feeling when you lose track of time, in a good way. “A jack of all trades, master of none.” In our modern world this phrase is often a slight against people who dabble in various activities not related…
Looking for the best camera lens for shooting wildlife?
Steven Keith, one of the camera experts at McBain Camera, poses behind a 150mm prime lense, similar to his beloved Hasselblad, his weapon of choice when shooting wildlife Dec. 8, 2021. There seems to be two schools of thought when it comes to photography these days. One: let the lens do all the work. Get…
Getting the best value when it comes to pro-grade digital cameras
James Schwartz a photographer and employee at McBain camera demonstrates how to properly hold a camera with one similar to his favourite Sony Alpha 7R IV on Dec. 8, 2021. Photography has never been more accessible. The digital revolution has allowed almost anyone to be a photographer. Chances are you are reading this right now…
Holiday fun for Lethbridge College alumni
Chef Amanda Kawchuk, an instructor in the college’s culinary arts program, looks on as Stephanie Savage, alumni engagement manager, steals a maraschino cherry from a student decorating a black forrest cake at the LC kitchen Nov. 24, 2021. Lethbridge College alumni have something extra to celebrate this holiday season. For a second year, the college…
Kodiaks get much needed help for head injuries
Todd Caughlin, manager of Kodiaks Athletics, shows off the smart phone app for the newly aquired HeadCheck Health system software Nov. 18, 2021. Lethbridge College athletics have received a new tool to help in the treatment of concussions. Thanks to a donation from the Kodiaks Association, a group that raises money for Kodiaks Athletics, the…
The most ubiquitous guitar pedal of all time
One of the guitar gurus at Long & McQuade, Sterling Brave Rock poses in the amp area with his favourite pedal the Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini. When you think about the most used (or overused depending on your perspective) guitar pedal ever, only one should come to mind. With its versatility for everything from blues…
The one pedal you should have on your board, but probably don’t
Jordan Graham a guitar guru at Long & McQuade posing with his favourite, very expensive and very Canadian More boost pedal by Union Tube & Transistor When most electric guitar players talk about their favorite pedals you should have on a board, rarely does a certain pedal come up in conversation. Oh, they’ll mention distortion,…
