Episode 31: Importing Analog & Digital Video Into a Computers

D.Lee Beard and Daryl Royer demonstrate how to import video into a computer and export back out to video tape. Using an analog to digital video converter (Canopus ADVC-100) the Techies explain how to import video from a VHS video tape. They also demonstrate how to hook up a Sony GVD-1000 MiniDV video tape deck and import video from a digital camcorder tape (note that a digital camcorder works the same way, but our lab does provide thee MiniDV decks so you don't have to bring your camcorder with you to import your video).

In addition to hooking up the equipment, they show how to actually import video into both iMovie '06 & the more advanced Final Cut Pro 5. (19 min)

Note that we now have two feeds for our vidoes. One in MP4 format which is compatible with the iPod video (320x240), and a second one that is in a larger format and better quality in an H.264 QuickTime 7 version (480x320): ideal for viewing the videos on your computer monitor.

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Episode 31: Importing Analog & Digital Video Into a Computers

Episode 30: iPhoto 6 – Editing and Sharing Photos

D.Lee Beard and Ashley Stuart review the iPhoto `06 software. The "Techies" show iPhoto's powerful, yet easy-to-use, editing features including: Rotate, Crop, Enhance tool, Red-Eye removal tool, Retouch tool, and the Effects and Adjust tools.

The "Techies" show how to rotate an image, adjust exposure, apply effects like boost color and sepia tone, retouch an image such as erasing power lines from a photo, & removing red-eye from an image.

iPhoto's organization features are also explained including using keywords and automatic "smart albums".

Once edited, you'll want to share your photos. The "Techies" show how to share your photos as computer image files, as a slide show, as a movie file, and as a web page.(41 min)

Note that we now have two feeds for our vidoes. One in MP4 format which is compatible with the iPod video (320x240), and a second one that is in a larger format and better quality in an H.264 QuickTime 7 version (480x320): ideal for viewing the videos on your computer monitor.

Have a comment/question? Send us an e-mail at askthetechies@gmail.com. We love hearing from viewers!
Episode 30: iPhoto 6 – Editing and Sharing Photos

Episode 29: Dreamweaver Web Page Creation Basics

The Techies explain the basics of how to use Dreamweaver to create a web page including: how to set up a site, inserting & formatting text, inserting & formatting images (including text wrapping), inserting tables, and merging and splitting table cells. (39 min)

Note that we now have two feeds for our vidoes. One in MP4 format which is compatible with the iPod video (320x240), and a second one that is in a larger format and better quality in an H.264 QuickTime 7 version (480x320): ideal for viewing the videos on your computer monitor.

Have a comment/question? Send us an e-mail at askthetechies@gmail.com. We love hearing from viewers!
Episode 29: Dreamweaver Web Page Creation Basics

Episode 28: Computer Security, Part II

In Part II of Episode 28, Josh Thomas and D.Lee Beard talk about choosing good passwords & web browser security. Other topics include, unmounting networked storage drives, securely emptying trash, using multiple user accounts, e-mail attachments, turning off e-mail images, and virus software. (29 min)

Note that we now have two feeds for our vidoes. One in MP4 format which is compatible with the iPod video (320x240), and a second one that is in a larger format and better quality in an H.264 QuickTime 7 version (480x320): ideal for viewing the videos on your computer monitor.

Have a comment/question? Send us an e-mail at askthetechies@gmail.com. We love hearing from viewers!
Episode 28: Computer Security, Part II

Episode 28: Computer Security, Part I

In this two part episode, we bring in Josh Thomas from Ohio University's Communication Network Services to talk about personal computer secruity. In Part I, we discuss the biggest security threat often called "social engineering" and "phishing". We also explain Windows and Macintosh operating system software updates. (27 min)

Note that we now have two feeds for our vidoes. One in MP4 format which is compatible with the iPod video (320x240), and a second one that is in a larger format and better quality in an H.264 QuickTime 7 version (480x320): ideal for viewing the videos on your computer monitor.

Have a comment/question? Send us an e-mail at askthetechies@gmail.com. We love hearing from viewers!
Episode 28: Computer Security, Part I