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Goals - Today we will. . .
  • capture original video footage using a digital video camera
  • convert MPEG2 files to editable AVI files
  • import digital video, digital photos and Power Point slides into editing software
  • capture and save still images from digital videos
  • add text and graphics to digital videos
  • add transitions and effects to digital videos
  • mute existing audio in digital videos and replace sound with original narration
  • import audio narration and background music
  • create titles and credits for digital videos
  • use split-track editing software to modify digital videos
  • save edited digital video in .wmv format
  • upload edited video to the TIE Network website
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    Digital Video Cameras
    When I began researching digital video cameras that would meet the needs of most Georgia educators, I identified several "must haves" and then asked for the help of Brian Wray, a videographer at Georgia Public Broadcasting, who has been making movies longer than I have. We visited several local stores, captured sample video from various digital video cameras, and tried importing the video into Windows Movie Maker before making the final selection.


    Must Haves:
    • Within budget ($500 - $600)
    • Hard disk storage rather than tapes
    • USB rather than FireWire connection
    • Windows Movie Maker compatibility
    • Built-in microphone
    • User-friendly



    Final Selection:
    Sony DCR-SR42 30GB Handycam® Camcorder
    The camcorder records video in MPEG2-PS format is which is compatible with Adobe Premiere Elements if your school has that software in place. (Thank you Deborah Hargroves Massie Heritage Center media specialist and webmaster for helping me "test" the MPEG2 video compatibility with Adobe Premiere Elements after our TIE Network event held in Savannah!) If you are using FREE movie editing software, you can convert the MPEG2 video to AVI (using the two FREE options we identified below) and then import the digital video into Windows Movie Maker for audio/video editing. Since most of the school districts in Georgia use PCs, we needed to find a free solution that is compatible with free editing software like Windows Movie Maker.


    For all TIE Network Mac users out there who use iMovie to edit videos - I would love for you to provide feedback that I can post on this WIKI. According to the the iMovie web page, "iMovie supports standard and high definition video, as well as the most popular formats, including DV, HDV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and even AVCHD." We have started uploading the "raw video footage" captured during the Savannah TIE Network event hosted at the Armstrong Atlantic State University ETTC on October 20, 2007. You can download this raw footage by logging into www.tienetwork.org with your previously-created username and password and then click on the "Resource Center" blue button. We've created a separate center for "Raw MPEG2 Video Footage" which Georgia educators can download and edit for educational use.



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    Time-Saving Techniques12 Tips for Shooting Digital Video created by Christopher Essex at Indiana University. The Knight Digital Media Center at the University of California at Berkeley provides some good online tutorials.
    Additional resources: Take a look at MediaCollege.com. It's a free resource website that shares educational and reference material in the field of electronic media. This site is rich with information and strategies related to video and digital production. Be sure to explore the different types of camera shots. Also worth visiting is Kids' Vid, an instructional web site that gives teachers and students information, ideas, and tools that are useful in implementing instructional video production. In order to get a better idea of everything involved in making a video, swing by Pittsburg Video Production's examination of the video-making process.

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      Converting MPEG2 Digital Files to AVI Files Some video editing software programs will not allow you to import MPEG2 files, so you may need to convert the video captured wiith your video camera. Two options for converting files appear below.

      Web-based Solution:
      1. Transfer the digital video footage from your camera to your computer.
      2. Upload your MPEG2 video file to the following website: http://media-convert.com
      • Browse for your video file.
      • Select the Input format of the existing file by using the drop-down menu provided. (MPEG2)
      • Set the Output format to WINDOWS and Audio Video Interleave (.avi) using the drop-down menus provided.
      • Check the "I accept the terms" box.
      • Click the OK button.
      • Wait for the video conversion to happen.
      3. Download the AVI file from the Media Convert website.



      Software-based Solution:
      1. Transfer the digital video footage from your camera to your computer.
      2. Download version 1.1 of MPEG Streamclip software from the Squared 5 website.
      3. Download QuickTime Alternative version 1.81 or purchase MPEG2 Playback for Windows.
      4. Run the MPEG Streamclip application.
      5. Select File > Open Files.
      6. Select File > Export to AVI.
      7. Select Compression > APPLE DV/DVCPRO-NTSC.
      8. Increase quality to 100%.
      9. Select Frame size to 720 x 480.
      10. Choose to Make AVI.


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