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November 22, 2011 - Web Conference Web Conference – November 22, 2011, Tuesday night

Tonight’s web conference seemed to go off much smoother than conferences in the past. It may be that Dr. Abernathy was able to keep the number of attendees down to a smaller amount, allowing better connections. Whatever the reason, the conference was enjoyable and informative – not frustrating. I was also able to hear Dr. Abernathy a large percent of the time, and only had her fade out a few time. I think because the holidays are so close, everyone was excited and wishing each other Happy Thanksgiving! One question I had, I believe was asked, was if we need to post our edited video. I believe the answer was, “no, it is only practice”. I am a little confused because I think in week 5 we are supposed to have it posted in our WIKI. I will continue to try to get this question answered. I finally got the nerve to go to the web conference and use the webcam. I do not know why I hate cameras, but I do. Once I used it, it was liberating, and I am no longer intimidated. I also enjoy seeing faces to go with names. I am beginning to recognize several of my classmates, and it makes the class more enjoyable.

Week 2 - Video Editing Software Evaluation **[|EDLD 5363 Week 2 Evaluation of Video Editing Software] **

I looked at 10 of the best video editing software that was free to users. They all had pros and cons. Blender is a 3 D graphics video creation program. Wax features unlimited audio tracks in addition to video, and can be used as a stand-alone application, as well as a plug-in to other video editors. Avid FreeDV and Zwei-Stein is for someone that is more experienced as an editor than I am, and Avidemux appeared to be too simplistic (Scope, 2011). Because my computer is fairly new, I already had Movie Maker installed. The phrase that won me over to Movie Maker was, “If you are a PC user, Movie Maker is the place to get started with your video editing” (Scope, 2011, #1 Microsoft movie maker section, para.1). Special effects, titles, and editing videos, photos and audio can all be done by Movie Maker. You can import files with the following file name extensions into Windows Movie Maker to use in a project: · Video files: .asf, .avi, .dvr-ms, .m1v, .mp2, .mp2v, .mpe, .mpeg, .mpg, .mpv2, .wm, and .wmv · Audio files: .aif, .aifc, .aiff .asf, .au, .mp2, .mp3, .mpa, .snd, .wav, and .wma · Picture files: .bmp, .dib, .emf, .gif, .jfif, .jpe, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .tif, .tiff, and .wmf I will be using an mp3 file extension. I find I am intimidated when I start a new project I have never attempted, and the casual encouragement in this class has made me less fearful. For me, the hardest step is always the first one. As with Week 1’s assignment, I have been slow to jump into this weeks project. Once I took the first step, I began to get more and more excited about what I was learning.This course is forcing me to do things I would never do on my own, and I am very glad to be forced to do them. I believe that continual learning is necessary in life. There is no status quo. Everything is changing all the time. The greatest skill there is to have is the skill to be a lifelong learner, then, when things change, it is not a disaster, it is an adventure!

Scope, (2011, July 15).10 Best free video editing software. Akascope. Retrieved on November 20, 2011.from []

EDLD 5363 Week 2 Collaboration between Thomas Holly and Joanne Puryear on Video Editing Software Tutorial Podcast -November 20, 2011 - GoogleDoc

Thomas’ words in black

Joanne’s words in red

Hi, Have you had a chance to look at Week 2 yet?

We have to look at software for video editing and pick one. I like the Windows Movie Maker because it is already on my computer and I know Windows.

Even though we do not have to use the same software, we do have to discuss what we are using. Do you want to go to Google Doc and use it to collaborate instead of em ail? Here is the address of a document I am starting for us and we will see if you can get to it.

Joanne, I think you had your document set to “anyone with the link can view”, but not edit. I have recreated the google document at this new link: []

Do you mind if we use this one?

Thanks, Tom

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #980000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Tom, I can get to it and can edit it. Thanks, <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #980000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Jo

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #980000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Tom, here is my rough draft for my podcast. Would you please look at it and make any suggestions where it needs help. After you look at it, I will record it and post it with the rubric for you to access it.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #980000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Hi, I am Joanne, and in the next brief moments, I am going to tell you a little bit about Video Editing Software. In deciding which software to use in my own video, I looked at 10 of the best video editing software that was free to users. They all had pros and cons. Blender is a 3 D graphics video creation program. Wax features unlimited audio tracks in addition to video, and can be used as a stand-alone application, as well as a plug-in to other video editors. Avid FreeDV and Zwei-Stein is for someone that is more experienced as an editor than I am, and Avidemux appeared to be too simplistic. Because my computer is fairly new, I already had Microsoft Movie Maker installed. The phrase that won me over was Movie Makers’, “If you are a PC user, Movie Maker is the place to get started with your video editing (About.com)”. Special effects, titles, and editing videos, photos and audio can all be done by Movie Maker. Like all Windows software, Movie Make is very intuitive.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #980000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The first thing you should check before beginning the video editing project is that the computer and the software are set up properly. If the video files you want to edit are already saved on your computer, import your video from your computer. Select Import video from the Capture Video menu. This opens a window that lets you browse through your files. Select the video, name it, and save the new project like you would save any Windows file by clicking File and save as. If you choose to use an external drive, create a folder for Movies. . The Capture Wizard lets you know how much video you have imported, in terms of time and file size. It also tells you how much space is left on the drive. You can also import photos and music into your Movie Maker project in the same manner that you imported video files by selecting Import pictures or Import audio or music from the Capture Video menu. From there browse for the files you need. The photos and songs that you import will show up as separate clip files within Movie Maker. Once all the files are imported, you can begin to edit!

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #980000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Here is my podcast and the rubric to evaluate it

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Catchy and clever introduction. Provides relevant information and establishes a clear purpose engaging the listener immediately. (2 Points). <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Well rehearsed, smooth delivery in a conversational style. (2 Points) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly effective enunciation, expression, and rhythm keep the audience listening. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Correct grammar is used throughout the podcast. (2 Points). <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Transitions are smooth and spaced correctly without noisy, dead space. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Volume of voice, music, and effects enhance the presentation. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Podcast length keeps the audience interested and engaged. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Podcast linked from a site that included descriptive subject tags. Appropriate copyright notation from CreativeCommons.org is included. (2 Points). || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Successfully exported to a free video hosting Web site, such as TeacherTube.com (2 Points). <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Describes the topic and engages the audience as the introduction proceeds (1.5 Points). <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Rehearsed, smooth delivery (1.5 Points). <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Enunciation, expression, pacing are effective. (1.5 Points). <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Correct grammar is used during the podcast (1.5 Points). <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Transitions are smooth with a minimal amount of ambient noise. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Volume is acceptable. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Podcast length keeps audience listening. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Podcast contained subject tags <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">(1.5 Points). || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Successfully exported to a free video hosting Web site, such as TeacherTube.com (2 Points). <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Somewhat engaging (covers well-known topic), and provides a vague purpose <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">(1 Point). <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Appears unrehearsed with uneven delivery. (1 Point). <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Enunciation, <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">expression, rhythm are sometimes distracting. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Occasionally incorrect grammar is used during the podcast. (1 Point). <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Transitions are uneven with inconsistent spacing; ambient noise is present. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Volume is occasionally inconsistent. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Podcast length is somewhat long or somewhat short to keep audience engaged. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Podcast contains limited subject tags <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">(1 Point). ||
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Podcast- Technical, Intro, Content, Delivery, Technical Production || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Successfully exported to a free video hosting Web site, such as TeacherTube.com (2 Points).

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">(Also E-mailed 11-26-11)

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Joanne, I read your script for the podcast that you posted on our Googledoc. I think it is very clear and you hit those points on the rubric well. After you record and put the podcast online, I will be happy to comment on the “enunciation” and other parameters in the rubric. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1f497d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">J

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Did you see Dawn Kirkland’s suggestion that we can use podbeam.com to post? I’m driving home today from East to West Texas and will post my script for your comment, also. I appreciate your help.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Thanks, Tom

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #980000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Tom

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #980000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Here is my podcast. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">[]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #980000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I believe Dawn meant <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.podbean.com] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #980000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> not podbeam.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #980000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I am looking forward to your podcast.