Video in the classroom

VOCABULARY :
IEEE 1394 - This is the technical term for FIREWIRE. Firewire allows you to transfer data from a device, like a video camera to your computer via a special cable (like USB). However, Firewire is optimized for video and USB is not. DV- Digital Video, the highest quality consumer format available to create personal movies. Because the movies are in digital form, you can edit them on your computer. STORYBOARD- A method used in editing where a movie is divided into segments (boxes on the board) and you have different rows for video, audio and effects.

1) What kind of Digital Video Camera is Best for You?
-Select from—miniDV, Standard 8 or Hi8, VHS or S-VHS—learn about the different formats available

2) Learn your Camera, Make a Video -This 12-page guide covers the basics of using your video camera for the first time—putting in the battery, inserting a tape, how the camera works, and gives you specifics about using such features as zoom, focus, and shutter.

3) What You Need to Connect Your Camera and Your Computer -Before you can start using Windows Movie Maker, your camera and computer need to be able to communicate.

4) Connect Your Camera to Your Computer -Different ways to connect your camera to your computer

5)Transfer Video from Your Camera to Your Computer -How to transfer the video footage from your camera (or even live video) to your computer hard disk before editing in Movie Maker.

6) Create Your Movie -View an online video of the movie-making process. Build a storyboard (the series of panels you arrange to indicate the organization of your movie), and edit your clips.

7) Save and Share Your Movie -Watch an online video, and learn how to save movies to your computer or a CD.