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
• Video Copyright Laws (eHow.com)
• Introduction to Digital Video Editing (About.com / Desktop Video)

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.

If you are interested in beginning to work on your own on a simpler project, here are some online resources to peruse before you invest your time & money:

• iMovie '11 Support (Apple.com)
  • Importing camera videos directly to iMovie '11 (from MacWorld.com, Oct. 27, 2011)
• Adobe Premiere Elements (Support @ Adobe.com)
  • Importing camera videos to Premiere Elements 9 (from Adobe.com)
• Video Camera Terminology (MediaCollege.com)
• Video Terminology Glossary (HighTechProductions.com)
• Choosing the Right Camcorder (MacWorld Buying Guide, Nov. 29, 2011)
• ACC Photo & Image Resorces

Training & Resources - Students

• ACC Radio-Television-Film Department
• ChannelAustin.org - Public access television
  - click on "Training Videos" links
• Digital Video Recording Basics (Articles & FAQs from About.com)
• Camcorder 101 (from About.com)
• Sharing your videos (from About.com)
• How to Learn to Use Your Video Camera (from eHow.com)
• Video Camera Tutorials (from MediaCollege.com)

Training & Resources - Faculty ONLY

• 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 - (from eHow.com)
• Video Camera Tutorials - (from MediaCollege.com)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where can I go to check out a camera, camcorder, projector, laptop, etc?
• Where can I find / enroll in Radio, TV, Film classes at ACC?
• What video (or audio) 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?

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