<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SIL International Media Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[We help expand possibilities for indigenous languages, through media, in the areas of Scripture engagement, education, and meaningful development]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:14:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Our unique Integrated Video Dubbing System]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a full video replay from our MD&#38;S CoP this week, featuring brief presentations from staff outlining our unique Integrated Video Dubbing System, as well as relevant questions from attendees. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tsiuybutuahpi9f3r71zq/Episode-027-Integrated-Video-Dubbing.mp4?rlkey=07qzqckys58na19es3uda4sn7&#38;st=5lyxm2n1&#38;dl=0 Time stamps: 0:00 Opening 2:58 Introduction to video dubbing and team 7:15 An overview of the application process 20:46 Demo of audio shell recording 37:00...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/our-integrated-video-dubbing-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a85d09b360e55e6c7022589</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:51:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_5a4a691620b249cfb6368958bf7582d3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_855,h_478,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changing the Face of Sign Language Bible Translation]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 70 million Deaf people in the world, and only 2% have encountered Jesus in a language and format they clearly understand — their own unique sign language. Their lives are rooted in a distinct culture, sense of identity, and language, with more than 380 known sign languages in use. Yet, the only complete Bible in sign language is the American Sign Language Version. This means millions of Deaf people around the world are without God’s Word. Sign language is a visual language,...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/changing-the-face-of-sign-language-bible-translation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a67873eb59210289e959b9e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:31:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_d29b0fa77cfd4bbd8d4421c3b8e5923e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_631,h_426,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanding Access to Children’s Bible Content in Nigeria Through Media Collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Rejoice Moses Children are a key indicator of a community’s growth and future. As a Christian community, children from an early age must not be left out when it comes to knowing and interacting with the Word of God. Yet, many children are growing up without access to engaging, Bible-based content in the languages they understand best. It is not that Bible content does not exist, but very little is intentionally created with children in mind. While the message of Scripture is timeless, the...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/expanding-access-to-children-s-bible-content-in-nigeria-through-media-collaboration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4264b47353421c5452d4b2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:31:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_da6dfdb2f7e8473dadaa41bd08fa96c3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Multimodal Approach to Achieving "Optimal Relevance" of the Scriptures]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Margaret Doll Harnessing Multi-Modal Media for Optimal Impact Implementing a multi-modal approach through audio, video, and digital media is revolutionary for translation and communication projects, particularly when engaging oral-preference communities. Grounded in Relevance Theory, utilizing audio-visual tools early in a project helps expand the target audience's "cognitive environment" by providing immediate cultural, geographical, and historical context that text alone cannot easily...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/a-multimodal-approach-to-achieving-optimal-relevance-of-the-scriptures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a316d74d98cc147601e2154</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:39:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_5085ce7fac9940edaaa4d5fcbdc51885~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_806,h_449,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Establishing Credibility through Branding Principles Pt.2 by Stephen M. Coats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, I suggested some basic branding principles for use in promoting your project or product. You can revisit that discussion on creating a clear name, an eye-catching logo, a meaningful tagline, and a lively color scheme by clicking this link. Now, let’s keep thinking and planning to make your brand identity more credible using more advanced techniques. Branding is an ongoing, iterative process. It is what distinguishes you from others, getting you noticed with your unique stamp. ...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/establishing-credibility-through-branding-principles-pt-2-by-stephen-m-coats</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a172fc103cd524d37e4057d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:56:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_1f7fac40600041d5a5c32e515d8dbcc9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_800,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Wish We’d Thought of That Earlier! – Steps in Learning Earlier by Peter Brassington]]></title><description><![CDATA[How often has a well-intentioned Scripture-based product gone out, only for those who produced it to say, “We wish we’d thought about that bit before it went out!” It has been said, “learn from your mistakes …and if possible learn from other people’s first!”. There are many regrets and what ifs, but alongside avoiding errors, we also want to focus on innovation—things people got right and only wished they had done earlier. Bible translation is one example. I half remember a quote asking why...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/i-wish-we-d-thought-of-that-earlier-steps-in-learning-earlier-by-peter-brassington</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69efc909e72f74b1ddabb2c0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:37:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_8490e34c5bfe4689b380d4ce7a039e58~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_793,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audio recording platforms and planning discussion panel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join our panel of three experts as they share their extensive experience, tools, and strategies for delivering impactful vernacular media to further God's kingdom. Featuring Jerry Walker, Lauren Runia and Duane Troyer. Watch the full episode here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1cutl6r2bhpsma9gdzpzm/Episode-026-Planning-discussion-expert-panel.mp4?rlkey=iu74jeszo78sk5whfojlzmml0&#38;st=3bqpbcc1&#38;dl=0]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/audio-recording-platforms-and-planning-discussion-panel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7a80087a5c2e7c136e13f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:44:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_738ca4dc032c4a9e8d05cbe8aa6886ac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_726,h_602,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaping Technology and Being Shaped by Technology by Jo Clifford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learning about the "next big thing" is one of my favorite pursuits. Most days, I read the tech sections of various news sites and receive a daily email summary of what is new in AI. One of my ongoing challenges, however, is discernment: weeding out what might actually benefit my work and the global work of SIL, and what we simply need to set aside. At the 2024 Lausanne Conference, an Occasional Paper  explored how we, as humans, relate to technology. It discussed several lenses through which...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/shaping-technology-and-being-shaped-by-technology-by-jo-clifford</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6d8405ed83abd8bbf5184</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:22:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_ab95daf1655b44a78e7a34248dd1f5fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_616,h_437,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Strategic Vision for Deaf Education and Faith in Tanzania]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month's IMS Code of Practice focuses on deaf education and faith in the country of Tanzania, Africa. Note:  There was a video recording of this CoP, but the interpreter's microphone audio was of very poor quality.  If you'd like to try and follow along, here is a link to the video replay of Jeremiah's presentation. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/5xxqi9491vhrr4h1tc1xf/ADEnyS2Ew9miNI1ucsiRavc?rlkey=hnmbhl4zlf7t8kuo5qfikn3bn&#38;st=pyq262ut&#38;dl=0]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/a-strategic-vision-for-deaf-education-and-faith-in-tanzania</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bae3e923f9a3655ef0b034</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:47:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_43736e165ff64dbe8ad0deb23994b28a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_643,h_403,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenVINO Tools Review by John Gieske]]></title><description><![CDATA[With hundreds of new AI tools available, it can be hard to know which ones to even try. But the free OpenVINO suite of AI tools integrates directly into Audacity, making them a logical addition to your workflow. The five tools are Noise Suppression,  Music Separation, Whisper Transcription, Super Resolution, and Music Generation. Let’s look at each tool and how it could be useful to us. Noise Suppression Didn’t hear that cloth rustling during the recording ? Run Noise Suppression over the...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/openvino-tools-review-by-john-gieske</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5b31f7db715abddf6e4d6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:58:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_b3ffc25d0d9f43ed8eabc9ec743471df~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_494,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky DiMartino</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating Contextualized Christian Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creating Contextualized Christian Films: The Way to Help Communities Understand Scriptures Better by Elvis Tangko For some time now, I have been reflecting on the importance of communicating the message of Scripture in ways that people can truly understand. Often, when we use only words, listeners try to form mental images to grasp what we are saying. As a trained teacher, I learned never to enter the classroom without didactic materials—such as visual aids that help students see what words...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/creating-contextualized-christian-films</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a1c382c80129225d0eb07</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:27:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_82e783a4b9414aeabd0277ae0de04510~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_600,h_406,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New year, new courses !]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contact Andreas Ernst via this website's contact form for more info &#38; registration. https://www.internationalmediaservices.org/video-production-training This one-week online course gives you an overview of how media has shaped Christian ministry and holistic development both from a secular and historic perspective, as well as in terms of new trends. Its main emphasis is on audience research. Through personal research projects, participants will learn to use qualitative and quantitate research...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/new-year-new-courses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695bdb177831e3f5710321e0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_d5c99c9ed01b48efb0fbd7fbdc804eb4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_575,h_327,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The latest Scripture App Builder version]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Andrew Shafe Scripture App Builder is your go-to tool for creating customized mobile apps that bring Scripture text and audio together in a seamless experience. Designed for both Android and iOS platforms, this powerful tool lets you specify everything from the Scripture files to the fonts, colors, and even the app icon. Imagine the joy of having a personalized Scripture app that you can share easily with others via Bluetooth, microSD cards, or even app stores. Users can interact with...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/the-latest-scripture-app-builder-version</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695bc92948ab5c2f457a7f27</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:25:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_c8efdf81af2a44bf98c62b6da1a7a782~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_640,h_490,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[JFP's new Animated Story of Jesus project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A JFP Representative delivers a thought-provoking presentation on their new project:  the Animated Story of Jesus , revealing why they chose to focus on the animation genre. A lively group discussion ensues as the topic is explored. You can watch the full video IMS CoP session by clicking here .]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/jfp-s-new-animated-story-of-jesus-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691c9b646511a4aaa81e9b1b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:18:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_66879373693c4edc806b83dfa580e635~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_726,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinking Anthropologically about Media: Pace and Information Density]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johannes Merz Have you ever felt bored when you watched an old movie? One reason for this might be that the movie simply had a slow pace. Sometimes it seems that the scenes of old movies are long and drawn out. Not much happens; there are few cuts. Newer movies are often faster paced and recent movies for younger people can sometimes feel breathtaking. A higher pace often comes with higher information density. Action follows action in quick succession and many words can be uttered in a short...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/thinking-anthropologically-about-media-pace-and-information-density</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6900d1710644c1e3096f0aa9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:23:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_4e5ffe6f5dad4ca7b6af12de8f9b331a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_673,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Story Producer App - Now with Video Tutorials and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Lorei and Julie Limmer  Now - Easy to Install - Easy to Learn Earlier versions of Story Producer required long training sessions for...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/story-producer-app-now-with-video-tutorials-and-more</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68da8563a224de4e51d944c9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:18:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_3ffe6fbbf2684f83a6511c9d5db00514~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_614,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Well System (Wi-fi box): interactive learning where internet access is limited or online engagement is unsafe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Klausen delivers an engaging presentation on his new Wi-fi box which enables people to access digital content in local environments...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/the-well-system-wi-fi-box-interactive-learning-where-internet-access-is-limited-or-online-engagem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c97c9b5a84d94edbe1f682</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:43:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_3bc38a085edb41778444eeb04f8bdb1b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_995,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethics in Bible Translation - Bible Translation Conference October 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biennial Bible Translation Conference will convene at the Empress Hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from Tuesday–Friday, 28–31 October 2025. This year’s theme, “Ethics in Bible Translation,” places questions of integrity at the center of the program...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/ethics-in-bible-translation-bible-translation-conference-october-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c84fc58ff7799a59789b82</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:44:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_84c521925e844651939eec16b09fa7f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_909,h_336,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s the Difference between Photos and Movies?  Thinking Anthropologically about Media.]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Johannes Merz Photos are static and movies move. That’s the difference. But have you ever considered how this affects how people...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/what-s-the-difference-between-photos-and-movies-thinking-anthropologically-about-media</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68af04a2b557bd83403f68a4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:17:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abb637_56ccb9aa333140eb8b7adaa1228fba1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_823,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Soil, Good News: Media That’s Feeding Zimbabwe—Body and Soul]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of our partners , Renew World Outreach ,  created the LightStream , a small offline WiFi server that lets nearby phones download and...]]></description><link>https://www.mediadevelopmentandservices.org/post/good-soil-good-news-media-that-s-feeding-zimbabwe-body-and-soul</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a869b38f974b7b3e146958</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0r_GxNWcoI" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>IMS Communications</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>