Video

=__**What is Video? **__=


 * __POWER POINT PRESENTATION - February 14th [[file:Video_Group final.ppt]]__**

1. **Video** is the technology of [|electronically] [|capturing], [|recording], processing, storing, transmitting, and reconstructing a sequence of [|still images] representing [|scenes] in motion. (Wikipedia)

2. Moving images stored as a sequence of [|static images] (called "frames") representing snapshots of the scene, taken at regularly spaced time intervals, e.g 50 frames per second. Apart from the frame rate, other important properties of a video are the [|resolution] and [|colour depth] of the individual images. Video data is typically stored and transmitted in a format that includes synchoronised [|sound]. video. (n.d.). //The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing//. Retrieved February 05, 2011, from Dictionary.com website: @http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/video

Key Terms

 * 1) __**Frame Rate**__ refers to the number of static frames that are displayed in a set amount of time. This is usually measured in frames per second (fps). The minimum number of frames per second for a smooth looking video is 16fps. Standard frame rates differ widely from application to application and vary from about 14fps to 60fps.
 * 2) __**Resolution**__ refers to the number of pixels in a given number of space on the screen. While this varies widely, the general rule is that the higher the resolution, the higher quality the image.
 * 3) __**Colour Depth**__ refers to the number of different colours that can be displayed for a single pixel on the screen. The poorest colour depth is 2 (for black and white). There is no theoretical upward limit since there are an infinite number of colours in the visible spectrum.
 * 4) **__Video Format__ []**

=**Where is the line between video and animation? **=

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In literature, a similar provocation akin to the blurring between animation and video can be found. The prose poem confronts the conventions pertaining to genre. Canadian poet and fiction writer, Robert Kroetsch, challenges these conventions in his work. [] [] []

**How is it used? Examples and Exemplars: **
Chris Anderson- How web video powers global innovation []

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**Video Conferencing**

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**Video Games**
1. [] 2. [] 3.This link offers worldwide video game hardware and software sales. Video game influence and popularity is hard to ignore. [] <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 26px;">4. Gaming website with reviews, user feedback and commentary: [] 5. Video game trailer for LittleBigPlanet 2:

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5. If Video Games Were Real

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**How to make Video Games**
 * <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: blue; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; padding-right: 10px;">[|www.Make-Video-Games.com] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> - This is a website devoted to making video games.
 * <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">The free step by step tutorial including the software download and pictures to help you all the way through - <span style="background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat; color: blue; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; padding-right: 10px;">[|The Make A Video Game Tutorial For Free] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> - right here on this website

**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Why use videos/make videos in the classroom? **
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Articles:
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Nielsen, J. (2005, December 5). Talking head video is boring online? Retrieved January 2011, from useit.com:[]

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lowe, R.K. (2004). Animation and learning: Value for money? In R. Atkinson, C. McBeath, D. Jonas-Dwyer & R. Phillips (Eds), Beyond the comfort zone: Proceedings of the 21st ASCILITE Conference (pp. 558-561). Perth, 5-8 December. []

Derry, Sharon J. (PDF) Guidelines for Video Research in Education. Data and Research Development Center. University of Chicago. Retrieved February 2011 from: [|http://drdc.uchicago.edu/what/video-research.html]

**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">How video can help drive social change in communities: **

 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">TED Blog from founder of Video Volunteers []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Organization that empowers the developing world through use of video [|http://www.videovolunteers.org]
 * Organization uses video and other social media technology to empower individuals and inform society about issues []
 * Article around use of online video in politics increasing __[|Viral Video in Politics: Case Studies on Creating Compelling Video]__

**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Current Issues / Ethics (DCMA, privacy issues, Youtube moderators, policing, ownership issues): **
Legal Issues with video:


 * Privacy concerns
 * Copyright infringement vs. fair use
 * Free speech vs. slander, hate speech, threats, etc
 * FOIP
 * Location choices
 * DCMA and filing false complaints
 * Censorship vs. Free Speech vs. National Security

**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Best Practices for Making Video (creator guidelines): **
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There are many different ways to achieve "best practices" in video. These can be separated into three separate categories: **Cinematic, Technical, Dramatic, and Literary.**

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cinematic refers to the elements of cinema such as lighting, camera motion, and sound. High cinematic quality helps to send a proper message to the viewer and is an important factor in delivering a clear, concise, and effective message while avoiding distractions. Some advice is:
 * 1) Use a tripod with your camera. Especially if you are having camera movement (tilt, pan, etc)
 * 2) Use a microphone if possible. Ensure that the sound is clear and that the volume is consistent for the entire video.
 * 3) Use a dolly if possible when moving the camera.
 * 4) Use effective lighting. Remember that lighting from behind can cause a silhouette effect while too much lighting from the front can cause over exposure. Different types of lighting have varying effects on different materials.

Technical aspects refers to technological elements of the making of the video.
 * 1) Make sure that the video has a properly descriptive and distinct title.
 * 2) Make sure the video is properly tagged.
 * 3) Try to keep the file size as low as possible without sacrificing quality.
 * 4) Take the time to edit and review your video. Have at least one other person watch it and make suggestions.
 * 5) If the video is being shared on a site such as youtube, enable comments so that people can respond to the video.

Dramatic elements involve sets, costumes, etc. These need to be well thought out to lend credibility to the video.
 * 1) Dress appropriately to the message you are trying to deliver.
 * 2) Try to have a professional looking set or background.

Literary elements include the content, dialogue and message you are trying to promote.
 * 1) Avoid offensive content such as racist remarks, cursing, sexism, etc.
 * 2) Avoid shameless self promotion.
 * 3) Be accurate and precise. Work hard to make sure that the things you say are accurate or else your video will be heavily criticized in the user comments.
 * 4) Keep it as short as possible.
 * 5) Do not interrupt the video with commercials or pointless comments.
 * 6) Be creative.
 * 7) Avoid anything annoying like bad music, interruptions, pop ups, embedded links, etc.

**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Video Logs: **
Wikipedia- what is video blogging- often called vlogging
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_blogging **

**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Useful video links: **

 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You Tube for Teachers [|www.teachertube.com]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Videos to use in the classroom- [|www.discoveryeducation.com]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">View the earth with video images [|http://www.earthalbum.com]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Make your own films [|http://www.filmstreet.co.uk]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Make your own films based on curriculum. Create your own animated films from story boards tied into specific curriculum ideas. []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create 3D films[| www.moviestorm]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">School Tube []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is a conversation with wonderful examples of story-boarding and mapping for movies at URL @http://www.edwardtufte.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=0003iK&topic_id=1&topic=Ask+E.T.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Stop motion video []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Video-Blog []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Online Movie[| http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-5-tools-to-make-a-home-movie-online-for-free]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Hipcast.com makes it easy to upload, record over the web, or phone-in audio and video []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Masher lets you easily create a video by mixing together video clips, music tracks, and photos all for FREE! []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Helps create flash movies & slideshows for website quickly and easily - without any programming []
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 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Classroom tool to make 30 sec video clips [|www.animoto.com]-
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A free live streaming website -[| www,livestream.com]
 * Photobucket - [] Make photo slide shows to share pics with friends.
 * Edublogs.tv - [] educational videos or upload your own or download one.
 * Tubechop - [] Find the video you want to chop. Select & cut interesting part of the video
 * Viddix - [] Upload your video and support notes, images, etc.
 * A Link to Legal and Ethical issues in television/video. These are based on American law but are applicable in Canada. []
 * Bill C42 - The Canadian Copyright Act. []
 * Freedom of Information and Privacy Act - FOIP - []
 * Video research in Education: Questions and guidelines for researchers and reviewers []l
 * Digital Video in Educatioin: []

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Visual Effects: 100 Years of Inspiration

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is an interesting clip that "provides an overview of over 100 years of movie making. From the 1900 silent movie The Enchanted Drawing to the 2008 movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button//, the collection of clips shows some (not all) important milestones in the history of movie making, backed up by footage that reveals how the effects came to life." Doesn't show that much of the process, yet it is interesting to see the evolution of techniques.