Posted on Dec 7, 2015 in General |
With all the hot weather around, this Pimm’s drink recipe will definitely keep you cool this Christmas! INGREDIENTS Highball glass 50ml PIMM’S No.1 150ml of Lemonade Mint, orange, strawberries Cucumber to garnish and ice Pile all the ingredients in a tall glass, mix and sip. Best make a jugful, you never know who’ll turn up at the sound of the ice tray leaving your freezer. Big Egg’s hot tip: Use half lemonade, half dry ginger ale for ultimate refreshment. Reference: http://www.anyoneforpimms.com/recipes/pimms-original/ Share:Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to...
Posted on Jul 22, 2015 in Slide, Photo & Negative Scanning |
Over the last few months we have been busy working with a local council and the Department of Environment on some important archival projects. A Letter from The King The City of Mitcham Historical Department had come into possession of some very old and important photos and documents from the early 1900s. The material was in quite good condition although very fragile, and we only had a short amount of time to digitise everything while it was on a generous short-term loan from the owner. We digitised a thank you letter personally signed by King George V, appreciative of Corporal Harris’ service during WWI. Also note the original seal...
Posted on Apr 20, 2015 in Video Conversion |
Check out this hilarious video of today’s kids reacting to the technology of yesterday – VRCs and VHS tapes! Related articles across the web Are your VHS tapes collectibles? Want to recycle old VHS tapes? There’s finally a way The Top Ten VHS Tapes People Still Buy Share:Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new...
Posted on Apr 20, 2015 in Featured Article, Video Conversion |
Like me, you may have dozens of video tapes that you’ve got stored somewhere. Perhaps stored in your TV cabinet or spare room, or perhaps in the garage or shed out the back? It’s important to know how to store your old video tapes and care for them, to ensure they don’t deteriorate and become unwatchable. Don’t be like many others and store your tapes in the hot dusty garage, or in the damp cellar where mould can grow. If you value what’s on your video tapes – like your wedding from 25 years ago or your kid’s first steps – then read on to learn how to store and care for them properly....
Posted on Feb 12, 2015 in Video Editing |
We’ve stumbled upon some interesting facts we thought you’d like to know: Online video is now the fastest growing type of online advertising (Frost & Sullivan). Using video on website landing pages increases conversion rates by 80%! (Eyeview Digital). Your chance of getting on page 1 of Google increases a whopping 53 times using video (Forrester Research). Video gives more than standalone text and images ever could, engaging viewers instantly and drawing an emotional connection. Video provides a strong call to action, and is proven to increase brand awareness and product sales. Businesses often see great success with online promotional videos, as that’s what people want. People love watching video,...
Posted on Jan 27, 2015 in Featured Article, General |
Does your DVD player need a spring clean? You may not realise, but over time your DVD player will get dirty. Dust, dirt and other particles can clog up the lens that reads the ‘information’ from your DVD, making DVDs glitchy or sometimes completely unwatchable! A Disc Cleaner is a system that cleans the lens of your DVD player, using tiny little brushes attached to the underside of a disc to remove dirt and dust from the lens. In fact, all optical disc players need to and can be cleaned, including CD players, CD-ROMs, Blu-Ray or DVD players, and even an Xbox or PlayStation. Clean The Outside First Firstly, It’s a good idea...
Posted on Nov 19, 2014 in General |
Looking for a new take on an old favourite Christmas treat that will impress your family and friends this festive season? Look no further than our Eggless Christmas Fruitcake Cookies, thanks to egglesscooking.com. Prep time: 20 mins – Cook time: 15 mins – Makes 40 cookies PART 1: 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup coconut palm sugar 1 teaspoon egg replacer powder 3 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract PART 2: 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda PART 3: 1 cup candied peel (tutti fruiti) 1 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup pistachios 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped SUBSTITUTIONS: butter – vegan butter substitute like Earth Balance coconut palm...
Posted on Oct 7, 2014 in Audio Conversion |
Over the last month we have been working closely with both the Burnside Historical Society and the Port Adelaide Enfield Library to digitise sections of their Local History Collections. BHS have recently been interviewing residents of the local area who were asked about their memories of growing up and living in Burnside in the 1950s-1970s. They touch on topics such as housing, education, fashion, work and entertainment amongst other things, with plenty of interesting and sometimes amusing stories along the way! The recent interviews were recorded on high quality digital voice recorders, from which we then produced archival-grade CDs for ease of use and storage at the Burnside Library....
Posted on Sep 8, 2014 in Featured Article, Slide, Photo & Negative Scanning |
Whether it’s for a 21st or 60th birthday party, a work presentation or even a funeral or memorial service for a loved one, many people are now using Photo Slideshows to bring their images to life. One of the questions we’re often asked is “Can you create Video Photo Slideshows including background music and titles?”. The answer is: Yes! Big Egg Media can help you create a personal and professional slideshow that will impress your friends and family and become a precious memento for the future. Keep reading to learn about the 2 main aspects to creating the perfect video photo slideshow. We can scan anything! First, we take care of any scanning that needs...
