Dekate Mousa

Videography Basic Course part 1 (public event)
2023-03-08 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Atlas 4.225
Last year we had the first edition of the video basic course. It was a great success, so this year we will repeat it! It will take place on march 8th, 15th and 22nd from 19:00 until 22:00. During three Wednesday evenings we will go over various important topics of video making. You will learn about the technical basics such as shutter speed, ISO, focussing and aperture, and we will discuss the pre-production stages of a project, such as storyboarding, scouting a location and creating a style for you video. Of course we cannot do a video workshop without considering cinematography and audio, where we will go over camera movement, composition, lighting and sound design to name a few of the topics. As not all of us are able to afford a fully rigged out cinema camera, we will also give you some practical tips on how to get the result you want on a budget. Sign-up here!

Photography as a supporting medium
2023-03-07 20:00 - 22:00 | DM Studio (Luna -1.398), De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
We all know and understand photography as an art on its own. But how can it be used to complement other art? In this activity we will explore this by taking and finding images that enhance another artistic production, more specifically a play. We will have a few scenes from the lunafest collaboration ‘Journey’, and we will try to create a set of projections that help convey the feelings and actions happening on stage. Join for a creative challenge and the opportunity to think about pictures in a different light!

General Member Meeting (Members only)
2023-02-28 19:00 - 23:00 | Luna 1.240
It is already time for the half yearly General Member Meeting. Time is going by so quickly this year we would almost forget the amount of innovation DM is going through. For this GMM it will not concern the boring but very important statute updates or bylaw changes (okay maybe a little bit). But this GMM includes a lot of member input! It is time for the committee updates, where we will get an insight into what our different committee’s here at DM are, what they do and what they are currently working on. We would love to have as any members as possible attend as we really want to hear what you think about the projects that are ongoing within DM. Are you really hyped to take a look at the brand-new GAS proposal or is the new DM weekend promotion trailer a bit more up your alley? Come and find out at the GMM on the 28th of February.

OCW: The Crazy 52 (Public)
2023-02-16 20:00 - 22:00 | DM Studio (Luna -1.398), De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
The last activity of the OCW will be a series of fun photography/videography related challenges! Similar to the crazy 88, there will be 52 challenges in a range of difficulties to be completed in a team. Use your creativity to try and complete as many as possible to build up points. During the last part of the evening, we will share our results together and see what everyone has come up with, and there might even be a prize for the team with the most points!

OCW: Steel wool spinning (Public)
2023-02-15 19:00 - 22:00 | In Front of Luna, De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
In this Open Culture week we will revive an old DM classic: steel wool spinning! In the evening we will walk on and around the TU/e campus (we will find some new locations in case you were wondering 😉) to light up the sky with sparks and make some beautiful long exposures. So make sure to bring your tripod. Last time it rained during the evening, limiting our options, but we hope that this time everything can go on as planned! We will keep you up-to-date regarding the weather forecast, so stay tuned!

OCW: Long exposure (Public)
2023-02-14 20:00 - 22:00 | DM Studio (Luna -1.398), De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
As photographers we love light, but sometimes you have to work with a little less light, especially when your activity starts at 20:00 and it’s still only the 14th of February. Since night will still fall quite early, we are doing a long exposure activity! You can of course place your camera on a tripod and be done with it, but there are many different ways to gather all the light we crave in these dark times. Long exposure for example is a great way to capture movement in a still image. Have you tried for example zooming in or out, defocussing, panning, tilting or rotating you camera while taking a picture? We encourage you to unleash your creativity during this activity where we will go out together to take some amazing, experimental and fun pictures!

OCW: Modern take on paintings (Public)
2023-02-13 20:00 - 22:00 | DM Studio (Luna -1.398), De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
Paintings, we have all seen so many of them. Museums are filled with portrets ranging from hundreds of years ago to modern abstract pieces. When looking at the older pieces, a lot can still be translated to our modern day society. It will of course look at little difference but messages from the painters rarely fade over time. This is your chance to transform this message to something which appeals to modern day society! Taking inspiration from old paintings and making new art with them is something we will do on the Monday of the Open Culture Week. This can be remaking a painting with costumes, photoshopping yourself into a frame or incorporating modern items into old painting using photoshop, as can be seen from picture above. For this activity you only need to bring a camera, a creative mindset and maybe a little photoshop here and there, see you on Monday!

Studio Auction + Archive exploration (Members only)
2023-02-07 20:00 - 22:00 | DM Studio (Luna -1.398), De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
During the exam week the board has finally found the time to properly clean and reorganise the studio. To celebrate this we are organising an archive-exploration-activity, where we use our old slide-projectors to look back to DM’s 60 years of history. During the clean-up we also found a lot of unused gear. These items will be put up for auction during the activity, so if you are interested, be sure to swing by. We hope to see you there!

Movienight: After Yang
2023-01-24 20:00 - 22:00 | DM Studio (Luna -1.398), De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
It’s time for a lovely DM Movie Night again! This time we’re watching a movie that exposes its beauty equally in visuals and character. After Yang (2021) is about the loss of an extraordinary family member, set in the not-too-distant future where humanoid AIs are nearly indistinguishable from humans. The movie makes you think about the way memories are formed and the moments that are really important in life. The cinematography brings forward interesting framing and the remarkable use of light. As always, snacks will be present. See you in the studio!

Photography business lecture
2023-01-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Luna 1.240
Old DM member Jorine de Koning will join us Tuesday the 17th of January for a lecture about her experiences in the photography branch. She will share how she started her own photography business and the challenges along the way, both in practical matters and in her personal growth. Are you interested in doing more with photography or videography than just as a hobby? Are you planning to set up a (photography) business yourself? Or do you want to know more about the experiences and challenges while being self-employed? Then come to this lecture and get to know Jorine better! After her talk, there is more than enough room for questions or to have a chat with her or others about the topic. We hope to see you there!

Product videography
2023-01-10 20:00 - 22:00 | DM Studio (Luna -1.398), De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands

Secret Santa + Christmas dinner (members only)
2022-12-20 18:00 - 22:00
By tradition, we are hosting a lovely Christmas dinner in our cozy studio in December. This is the moment when everyone can bring a nice self-made dish or snack for all to enjoy. In the spirit of Christmas, we are also doing a Secret Santa! 🎁 If you haven’t heard of it, the idea is to buy a small gift for one of your fellow members, and you will receive one as well! The Secret Santa and the Christmas dinner will take place Tuesday the 20th of December. The deadline to sign up for the Secret Santa has already passed. You can still be present during the activity, but you won’t receive a gift from another member of course.
We hope you will all join this fun activity such that we can share the Christmas spirit!

X-Mas photohunt (public event)
2022-12-13 20:00 - 22:00 | DM Studio (Luna -1.398), De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
During the X-Mas photohunt we are going for an “Alphabet scavenger”, which is a hunt for letters with trough your camera lens. It is all about pulling out your creativity to take a deeper view on what you cross everyday and seeing the hidden alphabet in it. What’s so fun without a target?!.. 🎯 Your hunt will end up in an X-Mas message 💌 to your loved ones. We are going to hunt in small groups around the campus. Message with the language of photography 📸, feel free to edit them to have others see what you want them to see.🔮

Assignment workshop (members only)
2022-12-06 20:00 - 22:00 | DM Studio (Luna -1.398), De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands

Photography Basic Course | Part 3 (Public event)
2022-11-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Atlas 2.320
If you want to learn the basics of photography (how to make a well-lit picture, a good composition or which lens to use and many more), in November you can join the photography basic course! Within three workshops you get to know the most important aspects of photography. This basic course is also available for non-members. The course will be given by Tim Meijer and Richard Van de Ketterij and will cost €20 for non-members and €10 for members.
To participate in the course, you need to subscribe via: https://forms.gle/pDKhKdmgRfvWiBVb6

Short Film Activity
2022-11-29 19:00 - 22:00 | DM Studio (Luna -1.398), De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
Have you always wanted to be part of a short film production? Whether it’s filming, directing, or even being the star of the movie… This activity is for you! On the 29th of November, we aim to form a small video production crew. Everyone will be assigned roles and responsibilities, and some people the chance to act. The goal at the end of the evening is to have a fully shot short film. A script will be prepared beforehand, and of course it will be edited afterwards. So be there and be part of this DM original production!

Photography Basic Course | Part 2 (Public event)
2022-11-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Atlas 2.320

CoBo 52nd Board of ESFF Dekate Mousa (Members + invitation only)
2022-11-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Hubble Community Café, De Lampendriessen 31-05, Eindhoven, 5612 AH
We would like to celebrate the constitution of the 52nd board of E.S.F.F. Dekate Mousa; ‘Ocean’s 52 – Eyes on the prize’. It is our great pleasure to invite you to our constitution drink! It will take place on Tuesday the 22nd of November, from 20:00 till 23:00 in the Hubble Community Café Eindhoven.
You are welcome to bring a nice drink to celebrate our constitution together. Of course, we will provide our guests with a drink as well, by offering the first liters of beer for free!
See you there! 🍻

Photography Basic Course | Part 1 (Public event)
2022-11-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Atlas 2.320

GLOW
2022-11-15 20:00 - 22:00 | 18 Septemberplein
The 15th of November we will be going outside to capture Eindhoven’s annual light-art festival GLOW. What better way to celebrate the end of the exam weeks than walking around the city and enjoying the beautiful art works? For more information about the festival, check out https://gloweindhoven.nl/en/. We will meet at the 18 Septemberplein at 20:00 and from there go to different locations in the city centre, so make sure you are on time! If you have a tripod (and a camera of course), bring it with you! Let’s make it a nice and colorful evening together!

Horror movie night
2022-11-01 20:00 - 22:00 | DM Studio (Luna -1.398), De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
We all know them, we all love them…the DM movie nights!! This week we will watch a nice relaxing HORROR movie, to boost your adrenalin for the exams😱.
At 20:00 we will watch ‘A Quiet Place’ in our dark and scary studio. Don’t worry, it will actually be a good horror movie, about a family who has to hide in silence from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing. The movie does some amazing things with sound design and has some very impressive cinematography. Whoooh!!
We will take care of snacks, but if you want, bring a blanket to keep you safe!!!!🍿

Macro photography / videography 🔬
2022-10-25 20:00 - 22:00 | DM Studio (Luna -1.398), De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
Even the small world has a lot of wonders, come and join us to capture these small wonders grow bigger through a macro lens. Macro photography/videography is making detailed pictures/videos of tiny things. The big challenges of macro photography are often the shallow frame and objects that move a tiny bit too much. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to work around this or to take these challenges and experiment with them! Don’t forget to bring your macro photography gear, but even if you don’t have any, you don’t have to worry about that. During this activity, we will provide you with plenty of tips, macro lenses, macro rings and a table full of stuff! Wait, what stuff? You will find out when you get there!

Studio workshop 👨‍🏫 (members only)
2022-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | DM Studio (Luna -1.398), De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
In October we will give this year’s studio workshop! During this workshop, you will learn how to properly use our studio and its equipment. We will teach you how to use flashlights, umbrellas, triggers and some possibilities on how to light the studio. As you might know, the studio can also be rented by members for personal use. Before you are allowed to have access to the studio, you must complete the Studio Workshop and you must have paid the studio renting deposit. NOTE: This is the only opportunity this year to gain access to the studio for personal use.

Committee Interest Drink + Pub Quiz 🍸 (members only)
2022-10-11 20:00 - 22:00 | DM Studio (Luna -1.398), De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
If you visited the GMM you may have noticed it already, we are an association with many ambitions! We are lucky to have so many active members to keep our committees and association up and running! This evening will be organized to get to know more about committees of DM in a fun way. We have prepared a short and very fun pub quiz to learn a bit more about what all the Dekate Mousa committees do and just in general about DM. After it, we will have a drink together in the living room, both to maybe join some of the committees and just to get to know each other a bit better! We will provide some drinks and snacks 😉

Lichtjesroute (light route) 💡
2022-10-04 20:00 - 22:00 | In Front of Luna, De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
On Tuesday the 4th of October we will go to see the “lichtjesroute”. This is a route of lights to commemorate the liberation of Eindhoven during the second world war. We will follow the lights by bike and stop on the way to make pictures of all the artworks. There will be many opportunities to be creative, with bokeh, long exposures and anything you can think of!

General Members Meeting (members only)
2022-09-27 19:00 - 23:00
We will end this month full of activities with the General Members Meeting! It is the moment to get your voice heard in the association. Beau, Ari, Pim-Pepijn, Lars and Gabriël will be presenting their board plan, the financials of the association will be discussed and committees will present what they have done during the year and what will be done in the future!

Modeling activity (members only)
2022-09-20 20:00 - 22:00 | In Front of Luna, De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
In tonight’s activity we will be working as photographers and as models! It’s the perfect chance to learn how to communicate to your subjects what works and what doesn’t, learn how to be more comfortable in front of a camera and of course to get some good instagram pictures taken. We will have a few locations on campus, including a portable studio with professional lightning, so come take advantage of this opportunity! For experienced photgrapher this is a really nice chance to express some creative ideas you still wanted to try and for beginners this is also a very good chance to learn more about working with a studio set-up. You can bring your own camera, but there will already be at least one available per group, so you can still join without one. We will gather at 20:00 in front of Luna!

OCW Photo editing in Lightroom (open to non-members)
2022-09-15 20:00 - 22:00
We hope a lot of great pictures will be taken during the OCW activities, but to make them even greater, today we are going to teach and learn the basics of photo editing. This evening a workshop in Lightroom will be given by Levi Baruch. Lightroom is a program that lets you edit your photos. You will learn the basics (filtering, the meaning of sliders, contrast, exporting, shooting raw) and the thinking process of editing overall. It can be interesting for intermediate levels as well! This activity will help you understand the fundamental things of editing photos and gives you the chance to create your own style of editing, which can make your photos even more unique, creative and beautiful!

OCW Street photography (open to non-members)
2022-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | 18 Septemberplein
This activity is all about street photography! Although the name is somewhat misleading in a way, because we’re not going to take pictures of the pavement but of things on the street.
Street photography is easy to pick up, yet sometimes hard to execute. However, very interesting for beginning photographers and the masters of the craft.
If you are somewhat shy to talk to strangers, this is the workshop for you!
In this workshop Alesander Aydin will go through all the do’s and don’ts and tips and tricks before going through the streets of Eindhoven centrum to take our own pictures. We will split up in small groups so that everyone can perform this exercise (with at least every group one camera. If you have your own camera bring it with you! Smartphones are not really suitable for this activity, but it is possible). The focus lays on: getting over the fear of using a camera on the street and communicating with strangers, using your camera quickly, being creative, some camera settings, and lots of “just do it”!

OCW Steelwool spinning (open to non-members)
2022-09-13 20:00 - 22:00 | In Front of Luna, De Lampendriessen 31, Eindhoven, 5612AH, Netherlands
The Tuesday of the OCW will be in theme of a fan favourite: steel wool spinning! By lighting a wad of steel wool on fire we will make sparks fly like stars through the sky. Then by taking long exposures, we can create beautiful creative shots like the one above. Don’t be afraid if you are not familiar with long exposure shots! This activity is perfect to learn how to work with long exposure. Lastly, we also might have an extra surprise for you which will be breath taking! 😉
