Hello, out there I am a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Being relatively new to the video/film scene, I was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts/advice on a few subjects. First, though, I should introduce myself. I am interested in video production, specifically in the experimental/art and documentary/educational genres, or a combination of both (I know that is rather broad, but I have a broad range of interests). My major is a very new one called Interarts and Technology. Basically, I am learning about and producing computer animation, video, electronic music, dance, and theatre/performance arts. It is a "choose your own path" major in the sense that one can concentrate in any of the above. I am concentrating in video. Anyway, on to the questions: What are some resources (books, magazines, etc.) that would be useful? What do you see as being the future of the two genres (art and documentary)? Where are some good graduate schools for video/film production or theory/criticism? How smart would it for me to make an investment in video equipment, considering obsolesence, cost, etc.? Or should I rely on rentals and Public Access cable equipment? Finally, anything else anyone would like to throw at me would be gratefully appreciated. Please send replies/comments to my email address, listed below, and/or to the listserv, if you want to share the knowledge. Thanks, Brian J. Mangin (608)-251-2632 543 W. Doty St. #2 [log in to unmask] Madison, WI 53703