Additional Audio and Video Development

While many methods exist to create audio and video files, I am recommending the following because of the ease of use of the programs and easy-to-medium level learning curve. Consider as well the information provided in the Podcasting and Profcasting section as you decide how to develop and deliver content

CCC Confer Reference Files and website: www.cccconfer.org

1. Application Sharing Basic (Start Here)

2. Application Sharing Extended

3. CCC Confer and Voip

Camtasia and Snapz Pro X

These programs allow a user to record and narrate most programs being used on a computer as well as the narration of that activity. For example, the Profcast Tutorials were recorded with Snapz Pro X and saved as a Quicktime Movie file and then converted to a Flash .swf file.

Jing Project

Jing, like Camtasia and Snapz Pro X, instantly captures and shares images and video from your computer. It has limitations in that the single output is Flash's swf file type, a 10-frames per second setting, and a limit of 5 minutes of recording per session. On the upside, it is free and offers to host 2 gigs of storage for you, providing a link from which it streams the video.

Skype Presentation Directions and website: www.skype.com

Macs - The mac laptops and desktops come with cameras that allow for the capture of images, video, and video conferencing without the need for additional equipment. Photobooth, a program on the mac, allows a user to capture images and video, and has filters and presets more for artistic amusement than practicality. If interested, stop into Staff Development (AB 217) and click on the Photobooth icon. To begin recording or to take a picture, click on the red button.

Profcast

Please see the page for Podcasting and Profcast.