Getting Started

Because of modern advances with video cameras, computers and software, creating digital video footage is so easy, its scary. In fact, just TRYING to keep your video contained within a small group of viewer is hard; just ask any celebrity...

• What equipment do I need to shoot my own videos?
• How can I make my videos look good / better / best?

• How do other people use videos for educational purposes?

Quick Guides

• Copyright Issues
• Introduction to Digital Video Editing

Digital Video Resources

Requests with broad application that would benefit from professional production planning and resources will be referred to a team of production professionals within Instructional Development Services (IDS). The IDS production team can help faculty and staff develop video and/or multimedia material. Faculty and staff may  consult with Instructional Development Services staff about initiating a project.

• ACC Photo & Image Resorces
• iMovie 08
• DV Resources for Beginners
• Digital Video On-line Magazine
• iMovie and Digital Media Resources
• Windows Movie Maker How-To Center

Training & Resources - Students

• ACC Radio-Television-Film Department
• Public Access Community Television
  - click on Training links
• Digital Video Recording Basics (from About.com)
• Camcorder 101 (from About.com)
• Sharing your videos (from About.com)
• How to Use Your Video Camera
• Video Camera Tutorials
• Video Equipment Operation, Set-Up & Production

Training & Resources - Faculty

• Do you want to check out video equipment?
• Do you want to check out a camcorder and tripod?
• Do you need a camcorder?
• Do you want to document a lecture?
• Is this video for a department?
• How to Use Your Video Camera
• Video Camera Tutorials
• Video Equipment Operation, Set-Up & Production

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where can I go to check out a camera, camcorder, projector, laptop, etc? 
• Where I can I find Radio, TV, Film classes at ACC?
• What video formats can I use in my PowerPoint presentation?
• Where can I get a video camcorder from quickly to document a lecture or performance that is about to happen?
• Who do I speak with about producing a video over several sessions over days or weeks that will include a script or story and editing and titles?
• Who do I talk with about producing a mutimedia program that includes animation, graphics and interactivity?
• I want to stream a video I shot of a lecture-who do I talk with?