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2002 NO. 16
2004 NO. 20 NO. 21 NO. 22 NO. 23 NO. 24
2005 NO. 25 NO. 26 NO. 27 NO. 28
2007 NO. 32 NO. 33 NO. 34 NO. 35 NO. 36
2008 NO. 37 NO. 38 NO. 39 NO. 40 NO. 41 NO. 42
2009 NO. 43 NO. 44 NO. 45 NO. 46 NO. 47
VMN-16
Vernacular Media Network-News February, 2002 – Number 16
1. NEWS FROM VMS at JAARS
- A. VMN Editor Change - Larry Wilson, VMN Editor
- B. Training Schedules
- C. Prayingfor you - Margaret Doll, VMS prayer coordinator
2. PROCEDURES
- A. Change of policy - Hebrew - Jon Caton - VMS Pre-production
3. EQUIPMENT EVALUATIONS / INSIGHTS
- A. Portable Minidisc recorders: Do you need a professional-level or a consumer-level - Marty Lange
4. COMMENTS & QUESTIONS FROM THE FIELD
- A. Vernacular Media Stories needed!
5. INTER-ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS 6. PERSONNEL UPDATES
- A. VMS,JAARS contact list
- B. Contact information
7. SALES / INVENTORY / CLASSIFIEDS
- A. Panasonic Video Projectors
- B. Wanted: Alternatives for the Genesis segments Creation - The fall & The Flood
VMN-17
Vernacular Media Service Newsletter April 2003 – Number 17
News from VMS at JAARS
- A. From VMS Director – Durk Meijer
- B. From New VMN Editor – Phil Baer
- C. Should VMN be Replaced – Phil Baer
- D. From Director of Operations – Ron Henkel
- E. Consultant’s Corner – Marilyn Malmstrom
- F. From Training Manager – Lois Bryson
- G. Training Schedule – Lois Bryson
- H. From Production Manager – Keith Wright
- I. From Section Manager – Richard Steele
- J. Workshop: Learning That Lasts – VMS Administration
- K. Campus Crusade Buys Films from Genesis
Project – VMS Administration Equipment and Software Evaluations and Insights
- A. TapeTalk Players – Peter Nash
- B. What the Production Department Has
Learned About DVDs – Keith Wright
- C. CDR-300 Portable CD Recorder – Peter Nash
- D. Software Versions – Peter Nash
- E. Digital Projectors – Phil Baer
- F. Uses of DIVX Compression in VM Work –
Ian McQuay, Philippines
- G. Sound Card Evaluations – Peter Nash
- H. Thermo Electric Power – Peter Nash
Guidelines
- A. Quality Check Approval – Keith Wright
- B. Distribution Guidelines – VMS Administration
- C. Scripts for VMS Scripture Video Shells – Keith Wright
- D. Department Video Project Charges – VMS Administration
Comments and Questions from the Field
- A. Vernacular Media Stories Needed – Editor
- B. Field Comments
Personnel Updates
- A. VMS Staff, Positions, and Responsibilities
- B. Contact Information
VMN-18
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter September 2003 – Number 18
I. News from VMS at JAARS
- A. From VMN Editor – Phil Baer
- B. Should VMN be Replaced by a Mailing List – Phil Baer
- C. Funding Available – Ron Henkel
- D. Consultant’s Corner – Marilyn Malmstrom
- E. Using the Internet to Transfer Large Files – VMS Production Department
- F. Training Schedule – Lois Bryson
- G. VMS Community Bulletin Board – Marty Lange
II. Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- A. TapeTalk Players – Peter Nash
- B. Digital Projectors – Phil Baer
III. Comments and Questions from the Field
- A. Vernacular Media Stories Needed – Phil Baer
- B. How To Creatively Use Videos – Roger Green, Philippines
- C. Jonah Story Sound Effects – Henry Knecht, Philippines
IV. Contact Information
VMN-19
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter December 2003 – Number 19
I. News from VMS at JAARS
- A. From VMN Editor – Phil Baer
- B. From Director of Operations – Ron Henkel
- C. From Production Department Manager – Keith Wright
- D. From the Training Manager – Lois Bryson
- E. The Consultant’s Corner – Marilyn Malmstrom
- F. The Training Schedule – Lois Bryson
- G. From Sales & Research – Peter Nash
II. Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- A. Evaluation of Adobe Audition 1.0 – Peter Nash
- B. Headphones – Phil Baer
- C. Protecting Computers Against Overheating – Henry Knecht
- D. Backing up Using an External Disk Using USB2 or Firewire –Henry Knecht
- E. Illustration CD’s – Peter Nash
III. Comments and Questions from the Field
- A. Celebrating Christmas for the First Time in the Philippines – Henry and Rosmarie Knecht
IV. Contact Information
VMN-20
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter February 2004 – Number 20
I. News from VMS at JAARS
- A. From VMN Editor – Phil Baer
- B. From the Training Manager – Lois Bryson
- C. Training Schedule – Lois Bryson
- D. The Consultant’s Corner – Marilyn Malmstrom
- E. From Sales and Research – Peter Nash
- F. From Resources – Vic Dickey
II. Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- A. Evaluation of Megavoice Digital Audio Player – Roger Green
- B. PowerPoint News – Phil Baer
III. Comments, Questions and Stories from the Field Headphones
- A. Headphones – Vernon Frank, Peru
- B. Please write – Phil Baer
IV. Contact Information
VMN-21
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter April 2004 – Number 21
I. News from VMS at JAARS
- A. From VMN Editor – Phil Baer
- B. From VMS Director – Durk Meijer
- C. From the Training Manager – Lois Bryson
- D. Training Schedule – Lois Bryson
- E. Communications, a Vital Skill – Ron Henkel
- F. From Resources – Roger Green
II. Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- A. The Hope Video – Roger Green, VMS Resources
- B. Copyrights – Vic Dickey, VMS Resources
III. Comments, Questions and Stories from the Field
- A. Vision – From Ken Jackson, North America Branch
- B. Vision – Lou Aisenbrey, SIL, Senegal
- C. Please write – Phil Baer, VMN Editor
IV. Contact Information
VMN-22
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter June 2004 – Number 22
I. News from VMS at JAARS
- A. From VMN Editor – Phil Baer
- B. Consultant Last Words – Marilyn Malmstrom
- C. The Inside Track on the Vernacular
Media Specialist Training – Lois Bryson
- D. Training Schedule – Lois Bryson
II. Inspirational, Challenging, and Thought Provoking
- A. Introducing – Phil Baer
- B. Guidance – Harry Derr
III. General Purpose Articles
- A. New Vision Statement – Ron Henkel
- B. VMS and the Oral Bible Network – Durk Meijer
- C. VMS and the Scripture Impact Initiative (S I I) – Durk Meijer
- D. What I have learned about orality – Phil Baer
IV. Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- A. MP3 CD, An Attractive Cassette Alternative – Roger Green
- B. Instructions for Mailing Items to Production Section of VMS – Nyla Nelson
- C. Suggested layout for labeling CD’s submitted to VMS – Nyla Nelson
- D. Shell Video M&E Adjustments – Nyla Nelson, Peter Nash, and Shingo Katayama
- E. Shell Video Request/Approval Form
V. Comments, Questions and Stories from the Field VI. Contact Information
VMN-23
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter September 2004 – Number 23
News from VMS at JAARS
- A. From VMN Editor – Phil Baer
- B. The Inside Track on the Vernacular
Media Specialist Training – Lois Bryson
- C. Internships – Lois Bryson
- D. Training Schedule – Lois Bryson
Inspirational, Challenging, and Thought Provoking Guidance – Harry Derr
- General Purpose Articles
Request from VMS Resources – Keith Wright
- Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- A. Adobe Audition Upgrade – Peter Nash
- B. Some Web Sites of Interest – Phil Baer
Comments, Questions and Stories from the Field
- A. Some Ideas for Training Nationals – Al Shannon, Peru
- B. Converting a PowerPoint to Avi Files and to VCD – Shawn McKinnies, Cameroon
- C. Please Write – Phil Baer
Contact Information
VMN-24
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter November 2004 – Number 24
News from VMS at JAARS
- A. From VMN Editor – Phil Baer
- B. Training Schedule – Lois Bryson
Comments, Questions and Stories from the Field
- A. JESUS video or Luke video, what’s the difference? – Al Shannon, Peru
- B. Considerations When Recording Vernacular Scriptures – Al Shannon, Peru
Contact Information
VMN-25
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter February 2005 – Number 25
I. News from VMS at JAARS
- A. From VMN Editor – Phil Baer
- B. New Mission Statement and Clarified Responsibilities for VMS – Phil Baer
- C. The Inside Track on the Vernacular Media Specialist Training – Lois Bryson
- D. Training Schedule – Lois Bryson
- E. New Shell Video Manual Available – Nyla Nelson
II. Inspirational, Challenging, and Thought Provoking
- Some more on guidance – Harry Derr
III. General Purpose Articles
- A. Workshop Announced by Oregon SIL and The Scripture Impact Initiative
- B. Items of interest from the 2004 Forum for World Evangelization – Durk Meijer
IV. Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- A. Audacity – Marty Lange
- B. Recent Evaluations of USB Audio Interfaces – Vernon Frank
V. Comments, Questions, and Stories from the Field
- A. Training Nationals: Computer recording course held in Peru – Marty Lange
- B. Considerations When Recording Vernacular Scriptures – Al Shannon, Peru
- C. Please Write
VI. Contact Information
VMN-26
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter June 2005 – Number 26
I. News from VMS at JAARS
- A. From VMN Editor – Phil Baer
- B. Recent staff changes at VMS:
Ron Henkel has been appointed the new Director of VMS.
- C. Announcing the SPARK website:E.
- D. Training Schedule – Lois Bryson
- E. Introducing a New Colleague:
II. Inspirational, Challenging, and Thought Provoking
- More Guidance – Harry Derr
III. General Purpose Articles
- A. So Others Will Know, an e-book – by George Hawley, former VMS specialist
- B. Update for the Jesus Film -- from the VMS Production Department
IV. Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- A. Evaluation of Sony Hi-MD, model MZ-NHF800 by Larry Mathews, Indonesi:A.
- B. Product Evaluation: Olympus DM-10 Digital Voice Recorder by Vernon Frank
- C. Product Evaluation: Sony MZ RH910 MiniDisk Recorder By Vernon Frank
V. Comments, Questions, and Stories from the Field VI. Contact Information
VMN-27
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter October 2005 – Number 27
I. News from VMS at JAARS
- A. From VMN Editor – Phil Baer
- B. Interview with Ron Henkel, New VMS Director – Phil Baer
- C. English Assessment for Training – Lois Bryson
- D. Training Schedule for 2006 – Lois Bryson
- E. Introducing a New Colleague:
II. General Purpose Articles
- A. Hosanna Soundtrack Overview
- B. Hosanna/Faith Comes By Hearing, Policy for the Use of Custom Music, August 2005
III. Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- Audacity – Al Shannon
IV. Comments, Questions, and Stories from the Field
- A field report of using Megavoice Technology among the Turka people of Burkina Faso -- Colin Suggett, Burkina Faso
V. Contact Information
VMN-28
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter November 2005 – Number 28
I. News from VMS at JAARS
- A. From VMN Editor – Phil Baer
- B. Interview with Ron Henkel, New VMS Director – Part 2 – Phil Baer
- C. Training Schedule for 2006 – Lois Bryson
- D. Introducing a New Colleague: – Lois Bryson
- E. New Video Dubbing Approval Form: – Nyla Nelson
- F. The Acts Video is Now Available for Dubbing – Nyla Nelson
- G. Video Labeling and Distribution Requirements – Nyla Nelson
II. Inspirational, Challenging, and Thought Provoking
- A Totally Devastated Life – Harry Derr
III. General Purpose Articles
- International Orality Network - 2005 Annual Working Conference – Durk Meijer
IV. Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- A. MP3 Players Available Through VMS Sales – Vernon Frank
- B. Voice-based Information Systems – Corey Wenger, Software Development, JAARS
V. Contact Information
- VMS addresses and phone numbers
- Vernacular Media Community Bulletin Board
- Scripture Promotion and Resource (Spark) web site
VMN-29
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter May 2006 – Number 29
I. News from VMS at JAARS
- A. From VMN Editor – Phil Baer
- B. Scripture Impact Initiative Update – Phil Baer
- C. Training Schedule for 2006, and Tentative Schedule for 2007 – Lois Bryson
- D. Introducing New Colleagues
II. Inspirational, Challenging, and Thought Provoking III. General Purpose Articles
- A. The release of Jesus M07 – Jim Doll
- B. God's Story video shell – Jim Doll
- C. World Wide Scripture Use (WWSU) Consultation, Horsleys Green, UK – Ruth Henkel
- D. More Thoughts From the World Wide Scripture Use Consultation – Lois Bryson, Training
- E. The Jesus Film Flannelgraph Teaching Material – Grace Closius
- F. UK Radio Mission Offers Unique Training – Phil Baer
- G. Remake of “The Ten Commandments” movie – Phil Baer
IV. Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- A. Audacity – “The Latest” – Al Shannon
- B. Problems Installing Adobe Audition on Toshiba Satellite A105 Laptop – Dan Finley
- C. The Proclaimer – New audio device from FCBH – Phil Baer
- D. Mitsubishi PK10 “Pocket Projector” – Vernon Frank
- E. Hang Up Those Cables! – Vernon Frank
V. VMS Contact Information
VMN-30
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter November 2006 – Number 30
I. News from VMS at JAARS
- A. From VMN Editor – Phil Baer
- B. VMS Organizational Chart – Phil Baer
- C. Introducing New Colleague – April Wolfe
- D. Leadership Changes Coming for Spark – Ron Henkel
II. Inspirational, Challenging, and Thought Provoking Professionalism – Roger Bryson III. General Purpose Articles
- Showing a PPT presentation and Using a Script at the Same Time – Elke Meier
IV. Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- Using the Zoom MRS8 Digital Recorder – Larry Mathews
V. VMS Contact Information
VMN-31
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter February 2007 – Volume Number 31
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 From Phil Baer
- 1.2 E-mail report from Africa Area Liaison, Ruth Henkel…from Nairobi
- 1.3 Training class report, Lois Bryson
- 1.4 Training schedule 2007:
- 1.5 Changes coming for SPARK? Peter Nash
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 What does the VMS Technical Services Department do? Peter Nash
3.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 3.1 CBS or NBC Workshop, Gray Plunkett
4.0 Contact Information
VMN-32
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter April 2007 – Number 32
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 Mixed Success in Mexico - Phil Baer
- 1.2 East Africa Scripture Use – Vernacular Media Services Workshops
- 1.3 What’s New at Vernacular Media Services? - Ron Henkel
- 1.4 Panama Report - Vernon Frank
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 MAF-Learning Technologies (MAF- LT) – MAF Newsletter, Mar. 2007
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 Recording Options in the 21st Century – Noel Bachelor, GRN
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 Durable MegaVoice – Mike Tabor
- 4.2 VM Is Crossing Borders - Gary and Melody DuBois
5.0 Contact Information
VMN-33
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter June 2007 – Number 33
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 Quality Check Department - Rebecca Navratil
- 1.2 VMS Training Class Schedule for 2007 – 2008
- 1.3 Missions at the Airport - Louise Derr
- 1.4 VMS Sales Department - Mike Navratil
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 The Whole World Sings
- 2.2 The Glory Story - Helen Marten and Vernon Wittenbach
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 More on MegaVoice - Penelope Popp, Administrative Assistant to the Director
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 “Low-tech” Tool with High Impact - Grace Closius
5.0 Contact Information
VMN-34
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter July 2007 – Number 34
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 VMS Public Relations Department – Phil Baer, PR Coordinator & VMN Editor
- 1.2 Area Liaisons for Vernacular Media Services – Ruth Henkel, VMS Liaison for Africa Area
- 1.3 VMS Training Class Schedule for 2007-2008
- 1.4 What’s New with Training? – Lois Bryson
- 1.5 Missions at the Airport – April Wolfe
- 1.6 Introducing VMS Training Graduates – Dan and Kim Kubitza
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 Update on Ethnomusicology – Dorothy Fairchild
- 2.2 Ethnomusicology – WWW.TheTas:K.
- 2.3 New Songs – Gary and Melody Dubois, Bagabag, Philippines
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 A Comparison of the Cable Boosters Rode D-PowerPlug & MXL iBooster – Vernon Frank
- 3.2 Evaluation of the Optoma MovieTime DV10 & DV11 Projectors – Vernon Frank
- 3.3 Evaluation of the Shure PG58 Microphone – Vernon Frank
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 From Oliver Kröger - Mozambique
- 4.2 VM Is Crossing Borders - Gary and Melody DuBois
5.0 VMS Contact Information
VMN-35
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter September 2007 – Number 35
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 Three Vernacular Media Myths – Phil Baer
- 1.2 VMS Training Class Schedule for 2007 – 2008
- 1.3 Introducing VMS Training Graduates – Jonathan and Dana McCall
- 1.4 Fall 2007 Vernacular Media Specialist Training Course – Lois Bryson
- 1.5 DVD / CD Language Translation Storage Backup Project – Doug Moore
- 1.6 Biblical Historicity: “Why the Need?”– Production Team
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 Jonah – Helen Marten and Vernon Wittenbach
- 2.2 The JAARS Campus Phone System Now Works with Skype – Peter Nash
- 2.3 Scene-O-Felts – Lois Bryson
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 From the Production Department – Jim Doll
- 3.2 Review: Olympus DS-30/40/50 – Bob Nyberg
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 Missionary Newsletter – Jon and Marijane Beutler/Mozambique
- 4.2 Sudan Report from Voice of the Martyrs – Life Packs Include MegaVoice Players
- 4.3 Special Recording Provides Bible for Huichol, Mexico – MegaVoice Newsletter
- 4.4 PARBAR: Portable Audio Recording Booth - Always Ready – Joel Garcia
5.0 VMS Contact Information
VMN-36
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter November 2007 – Number 36
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 Accessible? – Phil Baer, VMN Editor
- 1.1a P.S. Thanksgiving Thought – Phil Baer
- 1.2 Looking Back on FY07 – Ron Henkel, VMS Director
- 1.3 Introducing VMS Training Graduates - Elaine Bombay and Joseph Tang
- 1.4 VMS Training Class Schedule
- 1.5 Film Project: A Real Team Effort – April Wolfe
- 1.6 A New Procedure for VMS Shell Video Projects – Nyla Nelson, Project Coordinator
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 Reaching Children with Finger Puppets – Viña Studios
- 2.2 Imagine – Dorothy Fairchild
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 ZOOM H-2 Digital Recorder– Peter Nash
- 3.2 MT4Global Mini Audio Player – Vernon Frank
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 Excitement in Cameroon – Ron Thwing, SIU, Cameroon
- 4.2 Dzokotoes in Ghana – Dan and Di
5.0 VMS Contact Information
VMN-37
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter March 2008 – Number 37
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 Introducing Changes at VMS – Phil Baer
- 1.2 Thoughts on Mofu NT Dedication in Cameroon – Phil Baer
- 1.3 Introducing VMS Training Graduates – Rob Veith and Tom Walsh
- 1.4 VMS Training Class Schedule for 2008/2009 – Lois Bryson
- 1.5 The New Look of Training – Lois Bryson
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 Report of Visit to Talking Bibles December 07 – Margaret Hill, Africa SU Coordinator
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Note
- 3.1 The Glory Story can now be YOUR Story – David Arthur
- 3.2 New ACTS Version M04 Without the Naughty Bits – David Arthur
- 3.3 Read‘n Grow Picture Bible Illustrations – Vern Wittenbach
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 Megavoice – from a report to Vanuatu Bible Translation Conference, November 2007 by Jenry, translator in the SW Tanna Bible translation project of Vanuatu
- 4.2 Lokers Report from Mexico – from Lokers’ Newsletter
5.0 VMS Contact Information
VMN-38
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter April 2008 – Number 38
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 Scripture Use – Ruth Henkel, VMS Liaison Section Manager
- 1.2 Summary of the ALTECO Conference – Phil Baer
- 1.3 VMS Video is Now Available on DVD – Phil Baer & Bob Mantell, Video Services
- 1.4 Introducing VMS Training Graduates – Lois Bryson
- 1.5 VMS Training Class Schedule for 2008/2009 – Lois Bryson
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 GRN Saber MP3 Player Good News - Out Loud! – GRN SOUNDS+
- 2.2 Witnessing Tool – Brian and Anne Keay
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 How to Choose a Product from SPARK
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 Takwane Jesus – Jeff and Peg Shrum
- 4.2 The First Six Months In The Field – Frank and Shawn Dvorak
5.0 VMS Contact Information
VMN-39
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter June 2008 – Number 39
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 VMS Department Update – Phil Baer, Editor
- 1.2 Spring 2008 Training Report – Lois Bryson
- 1.3 Introducing VMS Training Graduates – Lois Bryson
- 1.4 VMS Training Class Schedule for 2008/2009 – Lois Bryson
- 1.5 Beyond Words – Phil Baer
- 1.6 SPARK Website Update – Wayne Steele, SPARK manager
- 1.7 “Windows to Our World” Children’s Curriculum – Vida Wolter and SPARK Team
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 MegaVoice Tip: Charge and Recharge - Mordechai Wiseman, MegaVoice
- 2.2 Teachers Spread the Word in Mozambique – Good News Media, South Africa
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 The Dramatizer Program – Phil Baer, Jim and Bobbie Albright
- 3.2 Update on VMN Number38 Saber Article – Noel Bachelor
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 On Impact – Gary and Melody Dubois
- 4.2 News from Native America – Jack and Nola Shoemaker
5.0 VMS Contact Information
VMN-40
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter August 2008 – Number 40
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 Director’s Comments – Ron Henkel, VMS Department Director
- 1.2 Commissioning Services – Lois Bryson, Global Training
- 1.3 Introducing VMS Training Graduates – Frank Dvorak and Dave Johnson
- 1.4 VMS Training Class Schedule for 2008/2009 – Lois Bryson
- 1.5 SPARK Website Update – Wayne Steele, SPARK manager
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 Chronological Bible Storying – Phil Baer and Dorothy Fairchild
- 2.2 Comments to the Editor – from Israel, Australia, and East Africa
3.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 3.1 The Oaxaca Report – Dave and Gerry Gutierrez of GRN
- 3.2 Recording Report from Burkina Faso – Ken and Audrey Joslin
4.0 Contact Information
VMN-41
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter October 2008 – Number 41
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 The Last Shall be First – Phil Baer, Editor
- 1.2 Admin Introductions – Greg Henderson, Admin Manager
- 1.3 VMS Liaison Changes – Ruth Henkel, Manager, VMS Area Liaisons
- 1.4 VMS First Overseas Certification Course in the Philippines, F2008 – Global Training, Lois Bryson
- 1.5 Introducing VMS Training Graduates – Duane Troyer and Jonathan Vander Wal
- 1.6 VMS Training Class Schedule for 2008/2009 – Lois Bryson
- 1.7 SPARK Website Update – Wayne Steele
- 1.8 SPARK and Vision 2025 – Wayne Steele
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 The Bible in Ten Easy Lessons, a Creative Experience for Children – Penelope Popp, VMS JAARS
- 2.2 Vanuatu MegaVoice Experience – Ross Webb
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 Shell Video Production Information – Rod Brown, Production Department
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 Report from Peru – Al Shannon
- 4.2 Comment – Tim Navratil
5.0 VMS Contact Information
VMN-42
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter December 2008 – Number 42
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 VMS First Overseas Certification Course – Lois Bryson, Global Training
- 1.2 Audio Player Comparison & VMN on SPARK – Wayne Steele, SPARK Manager
- 1.3 Introducing VMS Grads – Audrey Boone; Pam and Vern Wittenbach
- 1.4 VMS Training Class Schedule for 2008/2009 – Lois Bryson, Training Manager
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 Preparing to Record Audio Dramas with Oral Learners – Marty Lange, Peru
- 2.2 $14 Steadycam – Johnny Chung Lee
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 Saber, MegaVoice or Proclaimer? – Richard Margetts, Mali
- 3.2 Update on The Glory Story – Greg Henderson, Admin Manager
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 Report on the Media Conference 2008 – Marty Lange, Peru
- 4.2 God's Stories In Accessible Form! – Stephen and Georgia Coats
- 4.3 East Cree Media Progress – Lauren and Connie Runia, North America
5.0 VMS Contact Information
VMN-43
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter February 2009 – Number 43
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS..
- 1.1 David Arthur, the New VMS Liaison for Asia Area – Ruth Henkel, Area Liaison.
- 1.2 SPARK Website Update – Wayne Steele.
- 1.3 VMS Training Class Schedule for 2009 – Rich Reid, On Site Training.
- 1.4 VMS Staff – Greg Henderson, Admin Manager
2.0 General Purpose Articles.
- 2.1 Comix35 in Africa – African Comics Project
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes.
- 3.1 PARK (Portable Audio Recording Kit) – Jerry Walker, Scripture Use Media.
- 3.2 Info on Projectors – Phil Baer, JAARS Americas Liaison.
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field.
- 4.1 Media Work with Local Ownership – Jaicheol and Meena Lee, Philippines.
- 4.2 Correction – Re June ’08 VMN ‘Dramatizer’ Article – Editor
5.0 VMS Contact Information.
VMN-44
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter April-May 2009 – Number 44
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 Note from Director – Ron Henkel
- 1.2 VMS Training Class Schedule for 2009 – Rich Reid, On-Site Training
- 1.3 VMS Training Goes to Peru – Lois Bryson, Global Training
- 1.4 Introducing VMS Graduates – Audrey Boone and Norm Nicolson
- 1.5 SPARK Website Update – Madelyn Beltz, SPARK Content Coordinator
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 Worldwide Bible Translation Statistics – Kirk Franklin, Executive Director, Wycliffe International
- 2.2 Local Radio and other Media Still Reach Out – Mission News Network
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 Instructions for MegaVoice players – Ruth Henkel, Africa Liaison
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 Media Update – Jonathan and Dana McCall
- 4.2 Partnership Update – Roger Green, Philippines
5.0 VMS Contact Information
VMN-45
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter June-July 2009 – Number 45
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 VMS Training Class Schedule for 2009 – Rich Reid, On-Site Training
- 1.2 Introducing VMS Grads: Greg Henderson and Karen Keeport
- 1.3 New Megavoice Policies and Procedures – Paul Closius, Production
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 3D Animation Tools for Signed-Language Translations – JAARS Website
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 Digital Frames Comparison: Aluratek and Ran 10 – Vernon Frank, Production
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 Vernacular Media: Audrey Explains – Pam Wittenbach
5.0 VMS Contact Information
VMN-46
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter August-September 2009 – Number 46
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 VMS Conference in Guatemala – Roger Bryson, VMS Training
- 1.2 Audio Programs Workshops in the Pacific – Nyla Nelson, VMS Pacific Area Liaison
- 1.3 Update: Rich is in the Saddle – Lois Bryson, VMS Global Training Director
- 1.4 Introducing VMS Grads – Greg Lorei and Bhagat Pun
- 1.5 Fall 2009 VMS Training Class – Rich Reid, VMS OnSite Training
- 1.6 Audition V3: Patch – Mike Navratil, VMS Sales
- 1.7 Portuguese Luke Video Script – Jim Doll, VMS Production
- 1.8 New Genesis Release – Jim Doll, VMS Production
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 Need Ideas to Sustain Your VM Work Long-Term? – Roger Green, SIL Asia
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 Shure X2u USB Microphone Adapter – Vernon Frank, VMS Research
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 News from Peru – Jaime Almeda, Director de ILMAV
5.0 VMS Contact Information
VMN-47
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter November/December 2009 – Number 47
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 When is the Next VMSTC? – Lois Bryson and Rich Reid, VMS Training
- 1.2 Introducing VMS Training Grads – John Gieske and Jeanne Scypinski
- 1.3 New Release: JESUS Audio Version – VMS Production, Rod Brown
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 Report on Audacity – Marty Lange
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 Cakewalk UA-1G USB Audio Interface – Vernon Frank, VMS Research
- 3.2 Evaluation of Headworn and Lavalier Microphones – Vernon Frank, VMS Research
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 Radio Workshop in Guatemala, August 2009 – Dany Parado, Runa, Simi (Peru)
5.0 VMS Contact Information
VMN-48
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter January-February 2010 – Number 48
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 GENESIS Photo Images, Stories, and VideoTemplates Version 2.0 – VMS Production
- 1.2 ―The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread‖ – Rod Brown, VMS Production
- 1.3 Introducing VMS Grads – The Gregoriev‘s and Akinlana Burrowes
- 1.4 Papyrus Launch – Mike Navratil, VMS Sales
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 Great Resource – Marty Lange
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 AAXA P2 Pico Projector – Vernon Frank, VMS Research
- 3.2 Alesis MicLink USB Cable – Vernon Frank, VMS Research
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 ―DEDITOS‖ in the Philippines – Carol McArthur and Rick McArthur, Guatemala
- 4.2 Good News Among the Pinai-Hagahai – Markus Melliger, PNG
VMN-49
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter March-April 2010 - Number 49
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 Blogs…CoPs…Social Networks…Twitter…YouTube.edu…Wikis – Lois Bryson, VMS Global Training Director
- 1.2 2010-11 Training – Rich Reid, OnSite Training
- 1.3 Introducing VMS Graduates – Ed Underwood: Jaicheol and Meena Lee
- 1.4 Vernacular Media Info – Central Asia, Togo and Benin – VMS Resources
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 From Hearing the Word of God to a Knowing Faith in Christ – Rev 7
- 2.2 The Challenge, the Opportunity, and the Solution – Kalaam
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 Downgrading from Hi-tech to Low-tech Appropriate Media – Paul Closius, VMS Research & Development
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 Proclaimers to Haiti and Audio Bible Projects in Progress – Faith Comes By Hearing
- 4.2 And the Work Goes On – Jim and Jamie Loker, Mexico
- 4.3 Feedback – VMN Readers
5.0 VMS Contact Information
VMN-50
Vernacular Media Services Newsletter May-June 2010 - Number 50
1.0 News from VMS at JAARS
- 1.1 JAARS Announces Appointments – Greg Henderson and Ron Henkel
- 1.2 VMS Delivers Products to the World – Production Department
- 1.3 VMS Liaison…What‘s It All About? – Ruth Henkel, Africa Liaison
- 1.4 VMS Genesis Images DVD Demo – Greg Lorei, VMS Production
- 1.5 Megavoice Field Production System – Mike Navratil, VMS Sales
- 1.6 Using Social Networking for Learning (Part 2) – Lois Bryson, VMS Training
- 1.7 Out-of-the-Box Training – Lois Bryson, VMS Training
- 1.8 2010-11 Training Dates – Global and Onsite Training
- 1.9 Introducing VMS Graduates – Grace Pagatpatan and Jane Porle
- 1.91 Dot‘s Departure – Dorothy Fairchild, VMN Editor
2.0 General Purpose Articles
- 2.1 MegaVoice News Release – Charles Cibene, CEO, MegaVoice
3.0 Equipment and Software Evaluations and Notes
- 3.1 Retro-Neo Tools in Missions – Paul Closius, VMS R&D
4.0 Comments and Questions from the Field
- 4.1 Reading Club – Ian and Sue McQuay, Philippines
- 4.2 Jesus Film – Dan and Di Dzokotoe, Ghana
5.0 VMS Contact Information
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