My Fall Semester 2012 – A success story!
The fall semester finally started a few weeks ago. You may wonder why this semester is so different than all the others and why I am writing about it.
Well for me the whole year is going to be different. Usually here at Unic you are allowed to have 5 courses per semester unless you are in your final year, then you can have 6, and according to everyone with that amount of work it is very hard, especially in the Law Department. Apart from that you need quite a high GPA in order to be entitled to have an extra course. Continue reading
The Student Success Centre is ready to help!
Student success is everyone’s responsibility. As part of a larger social ecosystem we want students to succeed both now and later on in life. We want to be the stepping stones that help them across the fast moving river of critical decisions during their academic life, and even beyond.
There isn’t a better feeling than knowing you have the full support of staff and instructors behind you 100%. It promotes student self confidence and lowers stress levels resulting in a better student experience. Mediazone supports the Student Success Centre and all of its positive efforts! Help spread the “social word”! Continue reading
Camera Reservations – Officially online!
Mediazone has once again proven that offering online services for students has multiple benefits. It is convenient, fast, organized, efficient and the best way to limit your ecological footprint, both as an individual and an organization.
With a custom programming set-up to support specific parameters and policies the system was built from the ground up. It couldn’t be simpler! Each student has their own profile and can keep track of all their reservations in a glance. Email reminders are sent to students for every booking as a confirmation. Continue reading
Antivirus for your Android
The FBI warns what malware (software used or created to disrupt computer operation) could steal private information from your android phone.
The two malware items are Loozfon and FinFisher. Loozfon uses alternative ways to lure victims and their purpose is to steal information from your phone like address book and phone numbers. FinFisher can take control of your phone. When the virus is installed your mobile can be remotely controlled and watched. Continue reading
Mix it up!
Audio is more important than video. Imagine watching a movie where the video quality is a bit poor – with lines running through it, but the sound quality was amazing.
You would watch it no problem. Small sacrifice. Now imagine the opposite. The picture is clear but the actors cannot be heard and there is a loud buzz in the audio. Press stop! No way! Audio plays a large part in any production. Continue reading
My Tv wants to be smart! Help your Tv grow up and be smart!
Part 1 of 2
Quite recently the term Smart TV has been coined to mean a variety of things. Although Samsung may be using the phrase, it has moved beyond its products and first & foremost, it definitely means connectivity. It means that you can you can surf the internet using a prebuilt application or even speak to your TV and it will perform certain command functions. You can watch TV through the internet through Netflix or Hulu and sometimes do much more. Many operating systems are used in this endeavor to expand the entertainment experience. Custom OS software like the Sony Bravia line or the Samsung lines are used, but also Linux based OS systems as well as Android. Continue reading
Great opportunity! CCMC’s Video Boot Camp: A six-week crash course in Lighting, Camera & Editing
CCMC’s Video Boot Camp:
A six-week crash course in Lighting, Camera & Editing
FOR BEGINNERS
Every Wednesday evening from 6-9pm between 24 October and 28 November 2012. At the Cyprus Community Media Centre, Nicosia
The Cyprus Community Media Centre (CCMC) is providing a valuable opportunity for civil society to learn the basics in video production and editing with this six-week course (leaflet here). In cooperation with trainers from Ze’dem Media, the course will equip you with a solid foundation in the process of making documentary-style videos and the technical aspects of camera operation, sound, lighting and editing.
Entry is FREE but registration is essential. Click here to register now as places are limited!
