Proper use of a computer

Recently I went to the hospital to make some general analyses due to some dizziness and weaknesses I had.  Before I went to the hospital, what came into my mind was that I most probably had problems with my iron and haemoglobin count since I had these kind of problems in previous years when I was younger.  When I did the analyses,   I had a conversation with my doctor, and he told me that there was no problem with the iron or haemoglobin so we tried to find out what exactly I had.

We finally reached the following conclusion, the problem was my seated position when I was using the computer – it was totally improper, so due to this fact I would like to give you some tips about the right positions when using computer. Continue reading →

February 27, 2014 /  2

Connect Allen & Heath XB-14 Radio Mixer to SAM Broadcaster PRO

In this tutorial we will explain to you how to connect a radio mixing desk to SAM Broadcaster PRO .

In our Radio Lab we are using Allen&Heath XB-14 radio mixing desk  and SAM Broadcaster PRO (v4.9.8). However the same principals apply to all USB/FireWire (IEEE 1394) audio/radio mixing desks and to most versions of SAM broadcaster.

Before I start you can have a look at the Allen&Heath XB-14 Quick Operation Manual which we prepared for our students. It will give you a quick guide on how to operate the radio mixing desk. Continue reading →

February 27, 2014 /  

Lyceum Kykkos B’ students visit Mediazone!

On the 28th of January, 2014 a group of 40 high school students with interest in the area of Media & Communication visited Mediazone at the University of Nicosia! The Head of Mediazone led them on a tour, and through the behind the scenes of making an advert!

They arrived at 9am and within an hour and half they got a unique tour of Mediazone, the world of media & our programmes with guest star – Dr. Mike Hajimichael! Continue reading →

February 12, 2014 /  

COMM -117 VIDEO PRODUCTION – Love this course

The video production course is part of the “Radio and Tv” section from the “Communications” studies and it’s a practical course. In this course you will have to learn clearly 2 things: the PD170 camera and Avid, a computer programme to edit video. I believe that for students who are interested in video, cameras, those that want to be a director, camera person, editor, it is a great choice to add this course to their path. We have the first contact with the equipment and how they are working. I helped myself with this course and generally it is very interesting because we have to do video productions in groups. Usually the lecturer makes groups (4 students) so everyone has a responsibility like camera person, director A, director B and model.

As a result, in my opinion another one benefit from this course is the opportunity to work in groups and have as a small experience how the professionals work! Do not miss this course, it’s interesting and at the University of Nicosia, & the level is high!! Continue reading →

January 31, 2014 /  

New Courses Description – COMM 212, COMM 302, COMM 342

COMM-212 Editing and Compositing In Digital Media

The objective of the course is to develop further skills in editing acquired from basic level production courses.
It includes: applying concepts and techniques of video and film production, shot composition and editing workshops. The students are also introduced to the making of a commercial, a Public Service Announcement, documentaries, music videos, trailers and short films. The students will be learning how to transform their ideas into audiovisual messages effectively will also as well as have the chance to use AVID, Premiere and introduced to After Effects through this course. Continue reading →

January 28, 2014 /