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=Flip Cameras=

toc Flip cameras make it very easy to shoot and share video. Flipshare is the built in video editing software that comes with the camera.

User Manual on Basic operation : Handout on how to transfer videos from camera to your computer :

=Install Flipshare on your Teacher Station=

While the program will install from the camera, it may not be the most up to date version. To install the program:
 * 1) Go to **Staff --> Common --> District --> Flip**
 * 2) Double click on **Setup_Flipshare**
 * 3) Follow the prompts to install

=Managing Video Files=


 * Use one computer to transfer videos to and to edit.
 * Video files take up a lot of space. If you save some onto the network ( common drive, student work, etc. please remove them when you are done ).
 * Never email a video file ! ( bad things will happen )

Video on recording basics:

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=Shooting Tips=

Keep it Steady
 * When handhold shooting, make sure you keep your hand steady and avoid jerky movements. When panning, do so very slowly to retain detail.
 * Use the digital zoom sparingly. When possible, move physically closer to the subject.
 * Stay focused on your subject the whole time they are speaking so you don’t miss any of the action.
 * If conducting an interview, always use a tripod if one is available. Offset your subject to one side or the other to keep the frame visually interesting and set up close to the subject.

Sound Tips
 * Remember that the microphone is on the camcorder so the closer you are to the camcorder, the better the sound will be.
 * Be aware that if you shoot in a place with a lot of background noise it is likely that your subject's voice will be drowned out, so pay attention to your surroundings.

Lighting and Composition
 * Sunlight is good, but be sure to keep it at the shooter's back. This will help you avoid backlight situations which leave your subject blacked out.
 * If using artificial light, try to get more than one light source to fill the subject.
 * Flip Video Camcorders do well in low-light situations but you will always get the best footage when you have good lighting.

Shooting Tips from: Pure Digital Technologies LLC, Initials. (2009). //Shooting tips//. Retrieved from []

=Adding Music=

It is a violation of copyright to add music to a podcast or video by another artist. If the music is something you bought, downloaded, or copied you can not place into a podcast that you will make available online. So what can you do?

Download music that artists have given permission for you to use in podcasts or videos
 * CC Mixter.org - You will need to give credit to the artist ( " music by ... " )

Create your own music
 * Myna - free program where you can mix tracks to make themes, very fun to do. ( use Myna, not the MUSIC MAKER app ! )

Sample creations using Myna:

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More Ways to Use Flip Cameras - some of these repeat from above

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Teacher Introduction of a Unit or Project

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=Ways to View the Videos=


 * Share to a teacher folder for students to view at school
 * Project to the class
 * Upload video to SchoolTube
 * Do not use full student names - first names only
 * Students must have signed media release form on file ( from begining of year )

=Assessment of Video Projects=

A video project will definitely need a rubric to be used for assessment. Make sure your rubric focuses on the content, and does not give too many points for video production tasks !

Rubistar - create rubrics or use/modify ones already made

Template for video planning

Template for Multimedia Project

Sample Video Rubric

Collection of Sample Rubrics by subject and topic