Re: Developing Video Training Modules for Teachers
 

Thanks Al,

I was thinking thinking more in the lines of something you could buy at a hardware store. Something you can maufacture for $50 or less.......

Cheers,
Marcos.

Re: Developing Video Training Modules for Teachers
 

Marcos,
You could try a couple of work light fixtures, one with a flood light and one with a spot light. It would be better than no light. You will have to try and experiment and see what works best as far as placement and position. You can use cardboard or metal foil to block (barn door) the light so it doesn't fall on things you don't want lit. Remember the effect is to give the subject some definition not melt them with mini sun type light.

Re: Developing Video Training Modules for Teachers
 

Hello Al,

It has been 2 years but I still haven't tried the light idea.....but hopefully this season. I plan to mentor a rookie team, and hopefully I can make a 3 to 5 minute clip on the team telling a good story.....more to come :)

I did take a class with nineNetwork, learned how to do some editing with FinalCut Express, also learned about vimeo, they have pretty cool instructional videos. Here is my latest attempt in producing video clips :
http://www.vimeo.com/26215914/

Besides lighting, I hope to fix the issue on sound.....next week hopefully I will be test driving the new Kodak Camera that is like the now defunct Flip cameras. The neat thing is that it has a jack for mic, have anyone tried it out ?

Cheers,
Marcos.

Re: Developing Video Training Modules for Teachers
 

Marcos,
The video actually looks pretty good. I am not sure what sound issue you are concerned about. All I heard was wind noise during the interview outside. The only way to fix that is at the time of recording and it takes a rather expensive wind filter for the mic. We use something like this...
http://www.fullcompass.com/product/361060.html

Re: Developing Video Training Modules for Teachers
 

How do people deal with the huge size of video files. We're trying to upload files to our website and most are too big.

What is the best format or compression algorithms to use?

Doc

Re: Developing Video Training Modules for Teachers
 

Doc,
Unfortunately that is the nature of video. You can reduce the file size if you cut the resolution. It depends on what your final output file needs to be. Some of the more expensive software allows you to get aggressive with compression but it also comes at a cost. What software are you currently using?