# nicosia (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover nicosia. Page: Feed: --- ## [NiMAC Annual Report 2024 & 2025](https://heyzine.com/flip-book/0d6758e584.html#new_tab) _2026-08-11 · webmasterhere · NiMAC – Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre_ ## [Mobile to Cinema: Shooting the Same Action in Nicosia Phone Vs DSLR](https://mz.unic.ac.cy/blog/mobile-to-cinema/) _2026-07-23 · admin · Mediazone_ Why We Tested This in Nicosia Nowadays, almost everyone has a smartphone in their pocket, and many of them can record surprisingly good video. This made us wonder how close a phone can get to a professional camera when both are given the same treatment in post-production. To test this, we filmed the exact same scene in Nicosia using an iPhone 14 and a Panasonic GH7. We kept everything as similar… ## [Νew cycle of courses 2026-2027](https://nimac.org.cy/new-cycle-of-courses-2026-2027/) _2026-06-30 · webmasterhere · NiMAC – Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre_ Fine Arts The programme seeks to bring children into contact with the world of contemporary art and to familiarise them with its versatile and adaptable nature, offering them the opportunity to get acquainted and experiment with different materials and art techniques, and to stimulate their creative skills to make, using their imagination, their own works. \[…\] The post Νew cycle of courses… ## [One Light, Five Looks – Practical On-Set Lighting for Mood](https://mz.unic.ac.cy/blog/one-light-five-looks/) _2026-06-19 · admin · Mediazone_ Have you ever watched a film and felt how your perception of an image shifts with different lighting? A character who appeared to be the sweetest creature alive suddenly loses your trust and becomes suspicious after simply standing in darker, more intimate lighting. Well, in this blog, we filmed five identical scenes, using and changing nothing but the placement of one light to find out how just… ## [A slight indisposition](https://nimac.org.cy/a-slight-indisposition/) _2026-06-18 · webmasterhere · NiMAC – Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre_ ## [Foley in a Day – Building a Basic Soundscape](https://mz.unic.ac.cy/blog/foley-in-day/) _2026-06-05 · admin · Mediazone_ Have you ever watched a film and wondered how the tiniest sounds, such as footsteps, doors creaking, drizzling rain, and creaking floors, somehow feel real? That’s the magic of Foley. Simply put, Foley is one of the core techniques in sound design, where every day noises are recreated to enhance the atmosphere and impact of a scene. And for this blog, we got to dive into it ourselves. The theme… ## [In your dr3aMs](https://nimac.org.cy/in-your-dr3ams/) _2026-06-04 · webmasterhere · NiMAC – Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre_ We invite you to the opening of the exhibition and to the theatrical play In your dr3aMs by our Children’s Educational Center Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 18:30 The post In your dr3aMs first appeared on NiMAC - Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre . ## [NiMAC’s FIRST-EVER BOOK (AF)FAIR IS HAPPENING!](https://nimac.org.cy/nimacs-first-ever-book-affair-is-happening/) _2026-06-04 · webmasterhere · NiMAC – Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre_ Saturday, 6 June 14:00 – 18:00 Sunday, 7 June 10:00 – 14:00 Join us for BOOK (AF)FAIR, a new fundraising initiative celebrating a shared love of books while supporting NIMAC. Browse a rich selection of art publications, exhibition catalogues, and books generously donated by the A. G. Leventis Gallery, the Leventis Foundation, and the Bank \[…\] The post NiMAC’s FIRST-EVER BOOK (AF)FAIR IS HAPPENING!… ## [Performance by Marilena Zackheos “MELUSINE”](https://nimac.org.cy/performance-by-marilena-zackheos-melusine/) _2026-05-18 · webmasterhere · NiMAC – Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre_ Wednesday, 27 May 2026 | 18:00 @ NiMAC Α performance that weaves together poetic fragments, ecological data, and mythic narrative in order to explore hydrological, colonial, and gendered control. Bookings: 22797400 (Mon-Fri 9:00 – 14:30) The post Performance by Marilena Zackheos “MELUSINE” first appeared on NiMAC - Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre . ## [Efi Savvides “Contesting Migration”](https://nimac.org.cy/efi-savvides-contesting-migration/) _2026-05-04 · webmasterhere · NiMAC – Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre_ Screenings and Discussion Sunday 10 May 2026 | 19:00 | Theatro Polis A series of four documentaries by Efi Savvides that explore the political and social dynamics of refugee reception in the Mediterranean. Within the framework of the research projects “Contesting Migration” and “MEDRECEPTIONS”, led by Olga Demetriou at Durham University and Antonis Ellinas at the University of Cyprus. The \[…\] The… ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/A9zXFxuzM4mO) _2026-05-04 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Guided tour of the exhibition Fluid Persistence by the curator Dr Elena Stylianou](https://nimac.org.cy/guided-tour-of-the-exhibition-fluid-persistence-by-the-curator-dr-elena-stylianou-2/) _2026-04-26 · webmasterhere · NiMAC – Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre_ Wednesday 29 April 2026 | 18:00 | in English Bookings: 22797400 (Mon-Fri 9:00 – 14:30) The post Guided tour of the exhibition Fluid Persistence by the curator Dr Elena Stylianou first appeared on NiMAC - Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre . ## [Panel discussion | Liquid Histories | in English](https://nimac.org.cy/panel-discussion-liquid-histories-in-english/) _2026-04-17 · webmasterhere · NiMAC – Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre_ Moderator: Elena Stylianou Saturday 25 April 2026 | 11:00 The panel discussion is organized with the support of the European University Cyprus Liquid Histories is a panel discussion that explores the layered histories of water in Cyprus, tracing how it has shaped—and been shaped by—colonial power, memory, and identity. Bringing together perspectives from art history, architecture, \[…\] The post… ## [Summer Residencies @ NiMAC In Praise of Shadows, 2026](https://nimac.org.cy/summer-residencies-nimac-in-praise-of-shadows-2026/) _2026-04-17 · webmasterhere · NiMAC – Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre_ CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, associated with the Pierides Foundation \[NiMAC\] invites artists to apply for a six-week Summer Residency Program, with title “In Praise of Shadows” dedicated to fostering creative experimentation, dialogue, and exchange. Located in the heart of Nicosia, the program provides NiMAC’s spaces for artists to work on-site for \[…\] The post Summer… ## [Pre-Production Saves Post-Production: A Live Event Lesson](https://mz.unic.ac.cy/blog/almost-failed-first-event-copy-copy/) _2026-04-15 · admin · Mediazone_ I was covering the Music Vibes party with my friend and colleague Elina who was directing and editing the video for the event. My role was lead camera operator for the night. I prepared a brief shot list that did not have enough details because I thought I could rely on instinct more than preparation. The mistake became clear later. I hadn’t planned my shots thoroughly enough, no detailed shot… ## [My Relationship with Time Management!](https://mz.unic.ac.cy/blog/almost-failed-first-event-copy/) _2026-03-18 · admin · Mediazone_ When we were told to write a blog about a mistake we had made, I didn’t know what to write about because, over my time here with Mediazone , I had made so many small mistakes here and there and didn’t know which one to cover. But then I realized their common denominator …. time management! So, I’ve decided to tell you guys the mistakes I tend to make and how I’m fixing them . I’ve always struggled… ## [When I saw an opportunity to join Mediazone, I immediately jumped in!](https://mz.unic.ac.cy/blog/opportunity-mediazone-volunteering/) _2026-03-16 · admin · Mediazone_ I was a University of Nicosia Mediazone volunteer, and I am glad about that decision. Mediazone is a place where I was reminded why I love the media industry. When I joined, I immediately got two projects at once, and when I got down to the projects, I completely forgot about everything else. I only thought about how to film, how to edit, and what music to use, and I loved that. Mediazone is a… ## [How I Almost Failed My First Big Event](https://mz.unic.ac.cy/blog/almost-failed-first-event/) _2026-02-18 · admin · Mediazone_ Today we’re finally talking about the other side of audio-visual production — the stressful moments, the mistakes, and the lessons learned. So, buckle up, because this one was a ride. I was directing a major event: the 10th anniversary of our beloved Music Vibes. It was huge, high-pressure, and honestly, the biggest project I had ever led. I had a full team to coordinate, and looking back now, I… ## [We Fought Over the One LED Light — And My Grainy Footage Paid the Price](https://mz.unic.ac.cy/blog/fought-led-light/) _2026-01-14 · admin · Mediazone_ At Music Vibes 2025 (if you w ere there, you know, and if not, check out the video we made on YouTube ;)), I was out filming the crowd and following a shot list with my GH5. The event started at night, so from the first track, it was already a lighting challenge. The energy was crazy , lights flashing, people moving, everything looking incredible to the naked eye; but the camera didn’t quite…