Archive for April 25th, 2010

 

Cheap Teacher Supplies

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

I love to write about a variety of interesting topics. I do not have a favorite topic in mind, but I really enjoy writing about almost anything right now. At this time I am starting an online business. I have been known to write about credit cards, insurance, Spanish, English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, German and other languages. I speak several different languages and currently I’m going to school to acquire a bachelors degree.

When I’m done with school, I will continue to do SEO work and write articles. I enjoy writing articles because I’m able to learn more about the topics that I’m not very familiar with. Of course, I have to learn about the topics first, and I do much of my research on the internet. I am able to write about what I have learned on that topic. For example, if I am learning, or if I am going to write an article about a topic, I first go online and I research that topic. Sometimes it only takes me a few minutes when I am somewhat familiar with the topic already. It depends on how familiar I am with the topic. Sometimes it might take me an hour or more to learn about the topic. Either way, I am continuing my education.

I look at all kinds of sites. I like to look at sites like yahoo answers, Google News, Yahoo news, CNN, Fox news, press releases and other reference materials. After I have researched the topic well, I can write something from off the top of my head. To give you an example you can check out some of my work in the highlighted links.

I then set the article aside and maybe wait a few hours, sometimes a day and then I’ll get back to it later with fresh eyes and a good night’s sleep. Next I’ll see the article, and again review it for any errors or any changes needed. I like to see if it might sound better if it were put in other words, sometimes more precise and condensed. Then I’m ready to publish what I wrote, so I find the place where I want to publish it, and I submit the article. The article is then reviewed. It is usually accepted and I can go on in the next topic of choice. After the readers have the information, they can go on to look up the information that I have given to them.

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7 Features to Look For in Great Teleprompter Software

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Teleprompters are cool. Putting a half-silvered mirror in front of the camera so the talent can read magically floating white letters scrolling upward while looking straight down the barrel of the camera lens is a great way to save the trouble of memorizing lengthy scripts and make shoots go faster, smoother and better.

Even without a mirror, you can put a laptop below, or above, the camera to achieve almost the same thing. But regardless of the hardware you choose to use, the usability of your set up will often depend more on your choice of software.

Here are seven ‘must have’ features to look for in any teleprompter software:

1. Easy Editing

When you are on the set, every second counts, so the first thing any good teleprompter software needs is great script editing functionality. Besides drag ‘n’ drop document import and a document save feature, your software should allow changes to text size, color, font and line spacing. (Colorizing specific sections of your script is particularly handy for designating different sections for multiple speakers or putting emphasis on specific words).

2. Quick Rewind

The ability to quickly rewind is essential for when the talent flubs a line, so look for software that utilizes the mouse wheel for this purpose.

3. Text Search

Likewise, superior software will have an in-built search function so you can quickly find a specific point in the script.

4 Second Talent Window

A second window is another feature that separates professional solutions from free teleprompter software. This allows you to have a purpose dedicated operator whose only job is controlling the teleprompter, leaving the talent to concentrate on their presentation.

5. Timing Assistant

One awesome feature to look for is a timer showing not only how long you’ve been reading, but which also tells you the total estimated read time based on the length of the script and how fast you are reading through it.

6. Adjustable Eyeline Indicator

Any decent teleprompter software will have an eyeline indicator to help the talent fix on a specific point on the monitor. But on less sophisticated software, this indicator will often be fixed and/or actually distract the talent. The best solutions allow you to adjust the height, opacity and size of this cue point.

7. Mirrored Text

For the ultimate in professional teleprompting, your prompter software should feature reversible text on the second talent window. Reversing the talent window means you can project the script off a half silvered mirror placed directly in front of the camera right-way-around to the talent . . . even if your hardware is just a cost-free DIY arrangement.

Whether you are a spokesperson, teacher, CEO or presidential candidate, you’ll find that a teleprompter could be your best friend on the set . . . but only if the teleprompter software includes these seven features.

 

Consider These Innovative Bluray Players from Sony and LG

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

For this year main electronics manufacturers have introduced a variety of new blu-ray players that further broaden on the features and benefits of blu-ray models. All these new players adds new features but cheaper than earlier generation blu-ray models.

For example the latest players from LG,  the LG BD570 and BD590  cost less than than last year’s BD390 and the new Sony BDP-S570 which is 3D ready also costs much less.

LG began with integrating network options in its players ever since introducing Netflix internet streaming with the BD-300 in 2008. It improved this in the BD590.  It is also network ready and even comes equipped with a built-in 250GB hard drive, something not readily obtainable in any other player.It will rip CDs,downloaded movies, and pictures, all of which can be transfered either by USB or Ethernet port, through its built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi network. With its own NetCast Entertainment Access you get speedy streaming from Netflix, CinemaNow, VUDU and YouTube plus an impressive lineup of services from Picasa, Pandora and weather forecasts from AccuWeather.

The Sony BD-S570 strives to capture the excitement in 3D technology. It has impressive styling and design. Measuring only 1.8 inches tall with a transparent top making it possible for you can observe the disc spinning inside! LG has conveniently located the play, stop and fast forward control buttons on the top. These are also touch sensitive. The complete system looks sleek, stylish and hi-tech. The BD-S570 will come with integrated Wi-Fi connection and Sony’s most recent incarnation of online streaming, which put more functions on your screen. The innovative Sony BD-S570 also has faster disc load times, while the 1080p playback reproduces movie images at 24 frames per sec which makes fast moving images more stable and smooth. Completely unique to all new Sony bluray players, users with an iPhone or iPod touch gadget can command the players applying a free software called “BD Remote” that can be downloaded from the Apple store.