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Choosing a Non-traditional Wedding Ring
24-01-2011.
by Katie on January 24, 2011 Nowadays, the modern bride has several options when it comes to choosing engagement rings. Women who know that they’d rather not have a traditional ring should not be shy about letting their significant other know their preferences. Weddings are stressful enough with the multitude of decisions that have to be made but choosing a...
Read moreGift Ideas for Valentine’s Day
08-02-2011.
by Katie on February 8, 2011 Valentine’s Day can be a really difficult holiday for a lot of couples. You can get your partner the standard dozen roses and box of chocolates, but getting that kind of gift may seem insincere. Finding a personalized gift for your loved one can be quite the task, but if you want to do...
Read moreGuys Just Wanna Have Fun
20-03-2011.
Let’s face it, weddings pretty much revolve around the ladies. For the most part, I think the fellas are OK with that, BUT, sometimes they want in on the fun too. So, how do you get your guy involved with things that he’ll actually enjoy? Here are a few ways grooms of the past have liked to do when it comes...
Read moreI’m Engaged, How Do I Find a Photographer?
04-01-2011.
Ok, so now you’re engaged and your todo list is going to grow by the day. One of the biggies on that list is finding the perfect wedding photographer. Looking for the right photographer can be one of the more intimidating parts of wedding planning. When you book a wedding photographer you’re purchasing a product (albums, canvases,...
Read moreRegistering Online
02-12-2010.
The days of classic registries containing fine china and matching “His” and “Her” towels is over. With online shopping becoming increasingly popular on a daily basis, many soon-to-be-wedded couples are choosing to register at various online stores for many non-traditional items. Now couples can register for books to complete their home libraries, new computers, and hand-thrown dishes all with...
Read moreStorymix Media
08-10-2010.
by Katie on October 8, 2010 Hey all!! It’s been forever since I posted last (W-S post not included). I’m getting hitched next Saturday (10/16) and things have been quite hectic. I wanted to drop in and tell you about something we’re trying out for our big day – Storymix Media . Brandon actually connected me with “their...
Read moreThrow the Perfect Shower
12-05-2011.
Hosting a bridal shower is so much fun! It can be a little nerve-racking too, especially if you haven’t done it before. Hopefully this post will help get your planning on the right track. No idea where to start? Here are the essentials almost every shower needs! Guest List – You won’t have much of a party without guests! Sit down...
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Does 3-D Affect Your Health?
29-04-2010.
We've seen the 3-D hype, now we're moving into the backlash phase. More and more people are expressing concern/indignation about the onslaught of 3-D content....
Read moreFree Video Background Loops
05-05-2010.
Recently I received a selection of video background loops from a company called Footage Firm. The videos are well-made and come on DVD with both SD and HD versions. Footage Firm is running a free giveaway promotion where all you have to pay is the postage and they'll send you the DVDs free. I doubt whether you'll find a better...
Read moreGoogle Employees Convicted in Italy
25-02-2010.
Italian Judge Oscar Magi has convicted three Google employees for privacy violation after an offensive video was posted to Google Video back in 2006. The employees did get away with six-month suspended sentences but the wider implications of the conviction are bound to create a tidal wave of consternation. The convicted employees had absolutely nothing to do with the video....
Read moreHappy Birthday Photoshop
18-02-2010.
This month Adobe Photoshop turns 20 years old. Here's an interesting look back at the history of this industry-changing application:...
Read moreMedia Personality Profiles
01-05-2010.
In what we hope is the start of an ongoing series, we're introducing a new "...
Read moreMediaCollege.com on YouTube
12-08-2010.
At last I've made a start on our YouTube channel. It's a very slow start, but it's a start....
Read moreNew Standard for TV Commercial Volume
25-01-2010.

Way back in October 2003 a message was posted in our forum asking why TV commercials seem louder than regular programming. It's a complicated situation and comments in the thread over the last six years have helped explain how it works and why it's taking so long to get anything done about it. While I'm not getting too excited just...
Read moreThe Future of Flash Video
06-03-2010.
Whenever I get the chance (like now) I like to boast about how I predicted the success of Flash video back when it was widely considered a non-starter. As soon as it was possible to construct a viable Flash player I did so. My first attempt was in Flash 5 and it eventually became the MC Media Player . Unfortunately...
Read moreWebsite Update, Feb 2010
26-02-2010.
It's been a busy week at MediaCollege.com. If you've visited the forum you'll have seen that we've had a major upgrade - you can read about it in this thread . I'm personally quite excited about the new possibilities. The Newsroom is starting to take shape. So far I've posted a few quick stories to help get the system working...
Read moreWhat's So Great About 24P?
06-03-2010.
24P means 24 frames per second, which is the traditional frame rate for film. It's lower than modern video but many videomakers choose to use it because they like the effect. If, like me, you wonder why anyone would purposely downgrade their video in this manner, you might like to watch this video from MacVideo.tv in which respected filmmaker Stu...
Read moreWhen news balance isn't balanced
23-02-2010.
This morning I came across an article called 5 Things The Media Loves Pretending Are News (warning: course language). I particularly liked it because it mentions one of my biggest annoyances with news reporting: "Let's Ask the Idiots About Science". All journalists are taught a basic principle of good reporting: Present both sides to any argument. If a politician presents...
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