National Scrapbooking Day is Tomorrow!

The weekend is here, and it's time to crop! Since 1994, the first Saturday in May has been the day for scrapbookers to celebrate their memories through scrapbooking.

See iScrap.net's listing of National Scrapbooking Day events all over the country.

Check out BellaOnline's list of the top ten fun activities for National Scrapbooking Day.

Get your official National Scrapbooking Day gear.

YesVideo is Hiring

Call Center Representative/Technical Support (Santa Clara, CA)

YesVideo is looking for a motivated individual to join our Customer Service/Call Center Department. This position will work with customers over the phone to answer questions, train new users, identify and resolve technical problems. The right candidate must be a positive team player with excellent written and verbal skills and excellent computer knowledge. Excellent follow-through and flexibility is a must! Prior Customer Service/Call Center experience is a plus. The schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Qualifications:
- Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Windows XP and Vista experience
- Understand the difference in 32 vs. 64 bits
- Experience using different DVD software
- Coaching and training experience
- MAC and PC experience
- Customer-focused

Please submit your resume if you possess the following attributes:
- A passion to help others
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent technical and troubleshooting skills
- Team player attitude
- Pleasant and upbeat personality
- Self-confidence
- Flexibility
- Sense of humor

Please email resumes to kgibson@yesvideo.com

YesDVD on a Mac!

Many of you have asked about how the YesDVD works on a Macintosh computer, so we've built this guide. Hope it helps!

To Play a YesDVD on a Mac:
YesDVDs can be played and watched on most Mac computers with a DVD drive and DVD playback software.

What you need: Mac OS X system software and a DVD drive.

Insert your YesDVD into your Mac’s DVD drive and it should open up automatically.

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1. Open the DVD Player application located in the application folder of your hard drive directory

2. Click on the "File" menu and choose Open DVD Media. Select your DVD title.

If for any reason your YesDVD still does not play, visit your nearest Apple Dealer and sign into the Genius Bar for technical assistance. You may have a problem with your Mac's DVD drive or settings.

To Edit a Movie Clip from your YesDVD:
Digital Scrapbook will not work on a Mac…but savvy and experienced Mac users can still access movie clips by using third-party Mac applications. These applications convert DVD contents into a file format that can be edited using iMovie or other movie editing software.

Which version of Mac OS X do you have?

For Mac OS X 10.4 or higher

1. Download the third party Mac OS X application Handbrake at: www.handbrake.frThis application will convert your YesDVD’s content into an MPEG-4 file, which you can then edit using iMovie or other movie editing software. Detailed instructions can be found at http://www.handbrake.fr/.

2. Import the MPEG-4 video file into iMovie or your movie editing software of choice.

For older versions of the Mac OS X (Advanced users only!)

1. Download the third-party Mac OS X application MAC the RIPPER at: www.mactheripper.orgThis application will copy your YesDVD’s contents into a VOB file on your hard drive.

2. Using MAC the RIPPER, copy the YesDVD’s content using the "MTR" setting. This will create a VOB video file on your hard drive. Follow the detailed instructions given on http://www.mactheripper.org/

3. Next download another application called MPEG Streamclip at: www.squared5.comorDVDxDV $25 at: http://www.dvdxdv.com/ or ExportToQT (part of the $10 MPEG2Works suite of tools - requires you to purchase the $20 Apple QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component) at: http://www.mpeg2works.com/

4. Using the one of the conversion application listed above convert the VOB file into a movie format that your movie editing software supports.

5. Import your video file into your movie editing application, such as iMovie.

2008 Epson National Scrapbooking Day Essay Contest

What does Scrapbooking mean to you? Share your story with Scrapbooking.com for a chance at hundreds of dollars worth of prizes from Epson, Ellison and Crayola. Answer either of these topics:

1. Why I scrapbook...
2. The one thing I want people to remember about my scrapbooks is...Why?

The rules:
- 400 words or less
- Include one scrapbook layout to help tell your story
- Top 3 will be chosen for prizes
- Entries due April 30, 2008
- Winners announced on National Scrapbooking Day, May 3rd, 2008.

Submit your story here

Green National Scrapbooking Day Contest

National Scrapbooking Day is May 3rd. Among many creative contests and events that Scrapbooking companies are sponsoring around the country, Creative Imaginations is adding an eco-friendly angle to National Scrapbooking Day. With a recent announcement that their new domestic papers will be FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified, Creative Imaginations wants to see your scrapbook page, made with either their papers or items that people would otherwise throw out. Entries will be accepted until May 4th. Winners will receive prize packages from Creative Imaginations and will be featured on their blog.


Check out this flyer for more details about the contest.
See a gallery of Green Scrapbooking Day contest entries.

Photo-Personalized Reusable Shopping Bags

In the spirit of Earth Day, we highlight a unique photo product that promotes eco-friendly practices. Reusable canvas shopping bags have become very popular in many stores. Less plastic and paper go to waste. But is it a good idea to buy canvas shopping bags for each store? That's a lot of bags to own and a bunch of store logos to sport. Why don't you have some that you can use at every store? Why not make them stylish and personalized?

Flashbags (www.flashbags.com) makes custom bags. On their website, you can upload your photo (at least 150 dpi, at least the same dimensions as the bag, no copyrighted material) and customize your own shopping bag. I must warn you that at $54-$98 each, they are much more pricey than the $1 grocery shopping bag. The good news is that they are very sturdy and can be used for everyday activities, not just shopping. The better news is that your favorite photo can come with you wherever you go...and everyone can see it!

15 Reasons to Smile on Tax Day!

Taxes got you down? Walgreens is giving out some relief! W Photo (this is the new name for their photo center. It looks like a catchy abbreviation but "W Photo" is actually longer to say than "Walgreens Photo") is giving 15 FREE 4x6 prints on. In addition, 5x7 prints are only a dollar each when you order 2 or more. This is a great deal and is only valid tomorrow, April 15th. Place your order at http://photo.walgreens.com and use the code TAXDAY when you check out.