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Financial Aid Options for Doctoral Distance Learning Programs - - Andrew Bicknell
It used to be that non-traditional students were something of a rarity on college campuses. That is no longer the case as more and more adults return to school for some sort of continuing education program or advanced degree. In fact for every ten students four of them are over the age of twenty... Submitted 9 days 10 hours ago.

Professor Walter Lewin from MIT Open Courseware - - Connor Davidson
Those who have been directed from a search engine will be familiar with Walter Lewin, the MIT physics professor, and his work. You probably think he is wonderful, you’re most likely full of praise for his lectures, you may even help cram his in-box with fan mail. Despite the fact that this... Submitted 286 days 20 hours ago.

A Snake in Wolf's clothing. - Elfreda Eriksen
Rapacious plunderer. Hidden under the cloak of love. Sits in wait behind the open door of the honest heart, The fraudulent beast intrudes inch by inch, With words seeming sincere, the wolfish beast chants incantations congruent with its prince-like mask. Layer by layer it shreds... Submitted 166 days 18 hours ago.

Educational Websites To Use In The Classroom - Stephany Springer
Computers in the classroom bring learning to a whole new level for students. Students of today's generation have so many more opportunities thanks to the internet and availability of computers. With this new technology, it can be a challenge for teachers to offer the best the Internet has to... Submitted 3 years 104 days ago.

Understanding Russian Idioms: Let's Use Imagination - Al Polonski
Definitely, the most complicated and terrible thing for students of foreign languages is foreign idioms. Those odd and often senseless sequences of words that mean something for native speakers can stun any foreigner that just knows usual meaning of words. However, when you study language... Submitted 6 years 140 days ago.

Digital Media Storage: How Much is Enough? - - Rick Davis
One question that many young and aspiring filmmakers ask is how much digital media storage is enough for their film project? While computer technology and digital media storage has increased exponentially through the years and most average home computer users will rarely, if ever, max out their... Submitted 314 days 20 hours ago.

A Television Director's Greatest Fear - - Rick Davis
A Director’s role on a television production is that of a leader. Your production crew will accept your leadership as a ship’s crew accepts the guidance of the Captain. In essence you are the one steering the ship. As the person setting the course – what is your biggest... Submitted 314 days 20 hours ago.

TV Production Tip - 4 Keys to Proper Cable Coiling - - Rick Davis
Okay, you’re getting ready to begin filming your new movie, or your TV spot, or even your video short, and that means you are going to have to deal with cables. Anyone who has been involved in filmmaking before knows that cables are one of the greatest Achilles’ Heel to most directors... Submitted 314 days 20 hours ago.

How To Build an Effective Announce Booth - - Rick Davis
When planning to build an announce booth, some considerations need to be made. The first may be what defines an ‘effective’ announce booth? After all, as many different types of film directors and producers there are in the world, there are nearly as many different definitions for the... Submitted 314 days 20 hours ago.

Videographers - Should Your New Camera Use Tape or Hard Drive? - - Rick Davis
One question that should arise when purchasing a new camera is whether to choose one that uses tape (as in HD tape) or go for the current technological advancement of hard drive recording? While on the surface, going with a new camera that uses tape may seem to be a limitation, there are many... Submitted 314 days 20 hours ago.

Web Streaming 101 - Rick Davis
You’ve gone to film school, you’ve studied, and now you’ve put together a short film or video that you’re ready to share with the world. Now you need to take a simple course in Web Streaming 101. That’s right, the world has changed drastically during the past ten... Submitted 314 days 21 hours ago.

A TV Director’s Biggest Decision - - Rick Davis
During the course of a live television show the director cutting the event will make hundreds of decisions over the span of a 2-3 hour program. One of the biggest decisions this individual will have to make is whether the transition between shots will be a cut or a dissolve. Yes, there are... Submitted 331 days 21 hours ago.

Unlikely Sources for Television Production Funding - - Rick Davis
One of the greatest challenges that any filmmaker can face is coming up with the funds necessary to bring the film from inception to completion. When it comes to television production funding, there are the general, most common practices, such as finding a major television studio to buy the... Submitted 331 days 21 hours ago.

Location Scouting - Bring Your Script to Life - - Rick Davis
When you have a script that you are proud of, one that tells an incredible story with characters your audience will connect with, you will know you have a winner right away. So you’re ready to run out, find some actors who can do your script justice, and start filming, right? Not so fast.... Submitted 331 days 21 hours ago.

Camera Operators – How to be Discreet - - Rick Davis
Whether you are filming a documentary or you’re a news cameraman, you don’t always want your camera out front and center for the whole world to see. Knowing how to be discreet can mean the difference between getting the perfect shot that you want and having nature, or a person, act... Submitted 331 days 21 hours ago.

5.1 Audio can Put Viewers in the Seats - - Rick Davis
How much emphasis do you put on audio in your films? Whether it’s for television or movie production, audio doesn’t always capture enough attention from the production staff, director, or editing department, yet it can have a powerful and lasting impact on the entire production... Submitted 332 days 7 hours ago.

What Is 4d Tv? - - Rick Davis
There is a major misperception circulating through the consumer population these days about 4D TVs. With the advent of 3D televisions and the boost in technology that has afforded these televisions the ability to broadcast 3D film productions and television shows into the individual’s home... Submitted 332 days 7 hours ago.

The Top 5 TV and Film Graphic Programs - - Rick Davis
When a musical group heads into the studio to record a CD, they don’t just play their instruments, lay down their tracks, and then mix the final cut and call it a day. There’s a great deal that goes into getting all those recorded tracks ready for the final mix, such as adding effects... Submitted 332 days 7 hours ago.

Edit Systems – Best Bang for Your Buck - - Rick Davis
Film editing is arguably one of the most essential aspects of filmmaking, and the system that an editor uses will help determine how long a project will take to complete as well as the ultimate quality that is produced. As with most issues in entertainment, there will be a host of opinions about... Submitted 332 days 7 hours ago.

Top 10 Internet Outlets for Airing Your Videos - - Rick Davis
You’ve made the video, polished it with editing, added sound effects, music, and posted your title and other information. You are ready to share your creation with the world. The Internet has changed the face of music and in recent years has done the same for video sharing as well. You no... Submitted 332 days 7 hours ago.

Product Lighting - How to Best Light Products Like Glass and Steel - - Rick Davis
When filming around glass or steel products, the reflections of light can create havoc for the director and lighting specialist (if the production could afford such an individual). The wrong choices in lighting can cause refraction, reflection, and can even distort the setting or actors on the... Submitted 333 days 20 hours ago.

The Right Microphone for the Job - - Rick Davis
When you are making a film, the sound is as important as the video footage itself. If you have a brilliant, visually stunning scene on film, but the sound is muddied or the actors cannot be heard clearly, then the entire project will be held in far less regard in the end. Getting the right sound... Submitted 333 days 20 hours ago.

Tips for Directing Children on TV Shows - - Rick Davis
Kids are natural actors. Almost every child in the world loves to act at some time or another. Playing is a part of their inherent programming and is one of the essential tools that they have at their disposal to learn about the world around them. With that being said, directing children on TV... Submitted 333 days 20 hours ago.

Television Lighting Under Challenging Conditions - - Rick Davis
Whether you are new to the world of film, shooting your first scenes, or a seasoned veteran, there are untold combinations of lighting that you have to deal with on a regular and consistent basis, especially when dealing with television lighting. Television lighting poses a great number of... Submitted 333 days 20 hours ago.

4 Essential Parts to a Talent Release Form - - Rick Davis
Talent release forms can take on a number of different looks, depending on whom you sign with, what their intentions are, and what you’re looking to get out of it. Some talent release forms can be pages long, but for the most part, those that stretch beyond one to two pages should raise an... Submitted 333 days 20 hours ago.