Episode 18: HP Pavilion DV8000 Review & MacWorld Review

In Episode 18, D.Lee offers a review of the HP DV8130us Pavilion laptop as well as a review on HP customer service -- sometimes you don't get what you are promised. At the end of the video, there is also a brief review of the MacWorld Expo 2006 announcements.

Note that a better quality H.264 QuickTime 7 version is available from our web site at http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies/ (the feed version is in .mp4 format). If you would rather have the podcast feed in the H.264 format, send me an e-mail at beardd@ohio.edu

Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Daryl Royer

Episode 18: HP Pavilion DV8000 Review & MacWorld Review

Episode 17: Creating Unique Desktop Pictures & PowerPoint Backgrounds

In Episode 17, using Photoshop's filters, D.Lee shows how to easily create your own unique picture from scratch that you can use as a computer desktop picture or a background for PowerPoint slides. Watch this video to learn how to avoid those old boring PowerPoint templates that everyone has seen way too many times before. Stand out from the crowd, makes yours different, and dare to "think different".

Note that a better quality H.264 QuickTime 7 version is available from our web site at http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies/ (the feed version is in .mp4 format). If you would rather have the podcast feed in the H.264 format, send me an e-mail at beardd@ohio.edu

Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Brandon Jackson

Episode 17: Creating Unique Desktop Pictures & PowerPoint Backgrounds

Episode 16: Green Screening Video With Final Cut Pro

In this episode, Daryl shows how to do a basic "green screen" effect where a person can appear to be somewhere else. He also shows you some of the pitfalls that can occur when trying to do the green screen effect.

Note that a better quality H.264 QuickTime 7 version is available from our web site at http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies/ (the feed version is in .mp4 format).

Hosts: Daryl Royer & Brandon Jackson

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Episode 15: Digital Copyright Issues

In Episode 15, we discuss what is legal to copy and what is not. Is there a clear answer as to whether it is legal to copy a DVD for backup or to view on my iPod Video? Are there exceptions for instructional purposes? Note that a better quality H.264 QuickTime 7 version is available from our web site at http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies/ (the feed version is in .mp4 format).

Hosts: D.Lee Beard
Guests: Barb Nalazek, J.D. & Greg Newton, Ph.D.

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Episode 14: Bevel and Emboss Text with Photoshop

In Episode 14, Brandon shows how to turn two-dimentional text into a more 3-D look by using Photoshop's Bevel and Emboss tools. This tip can make otherwise boring 2-D signs appear more modern and eye catching ...in short, more 21st century.

Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Brandon Jackson

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Episode 13, Part B: Demystifying Computer Hardware & Upgrades

In this second part of Episode 13, we show you how to locate and upgrade basic computer parts inside several computer cases including towers, iMacs, and laptops. We also showcase some very useful tools when conducting computer upgrades and maintenance.

This video podcast ("vodcast") is in the .mp4 format but is also available in a higher quality H.264 fromat (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed) via our website at: http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies .

Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Matt Tragert

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Episode 13, Part A: Demystifying Computer Hardware & Upgrades

In this first part of Episode 13, we demystify the basic computer hardware parts. We explain the differences between RAM memory and hard drive memory as well as how to easily upgrade these basic computer parts. We also show you how to locate the processor, video card, power supply, and more.

In part two of this episode (a separate download), we will show you how to locate these basic computer parts inside several computer cases including towers, iMacs, and laptops. In part 2, we also suggest some useful tools when conducting computer upgrades and maintenance.

This video podcast ("vodcast") is in the .mp4 format but is also available in a higher quality H.264 fromat (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed) via our website at: http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies .

Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Matt Tragert

Click here to view Episode 13, Part A: Demystifying Computer Hardware & Upgrades

Episode 12: IBM T43 ThinkPad & Konfabulator/Dashboard Reviews

In this episode, we review the IBM T43 ThinkPad laptop as well as the free widget running program "Konfabulator" (now called "Widget Engine" on both the IBM and an iMac. We also compare Konfabultor to Mac OS X's built-in "Dashboard" application that runs widgets as well.

This video podcast ("vodcast") is in the .mp4 format but is also available in a higher quality H.264 fromat (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed) via our website at: http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies .

Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Brandon Jackson

Click here to view Episode 12: IBM T43 ThinkPad & Konfabulator/Dashboard Reviews

Episode 11: SnapzProX Video Capture Software

In this episode, SnapzProX video screen caputre software is reviewed and demonstrated. With this powerful software, you can create movie files of anything you can view on your computer screen!

This video podcast ("vodcast"), available in mp4 format, is also available in a higher quality H.264 fromat (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed) via download from our web site at: http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies/

Host: D.Lee Beard

Click here to view Episode 11: SnapzProX Video Capture Software

Episode 10: iMac w/iSight Review

In this episode, we review and demo the features of the brand new Apple iMac computer with built in iSight camera, remote control, and new Apple "Mighty Mouse."

This video podcast ("vodcast") is available in the higher quality H.264 fromat (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed) via download from our web site at: http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies

Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Brandon Jackson

Click here to view Episode 10: iMac w/iSight Review

Episode 9: iPod Old & iPod New

In this episode, we replace the battery on an aging iPod, use an iPod hard drive as a portable storage device with a 1.8" hard drive enclosure, and then offer you a review of the new iPod, with video capabilities.

This video podcast ("vodcast") is now available in the older mp4 format (ideal for iPod Video), however, the higher quality H.264 versions (requiring QuickTime 7 Player installed) will still be available through our website at: www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/techies/

Hosts: D.Lee Beard, Thomas Settle & Brandon Jackson

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Episode 8: Fixing Photos with Photoshop's Clone & Healing Tools

We fix blemishes, erase powerlines and a mailbox out of a photo using Photoshop's clone & healing tools.

View this vodcast to see how to fix up your photos quickly and easily.

Hosts: Brandon Jackson & D.Lee Beard
Camerawork: Daryl Royer

Click here to view Episode 8: Fixing Photos with Photoshop's Clone & Healing Tools

Episode 7: Screen Capturing Snapshots

In this video podcast, we explain how to take a snapshot picture of your computer screen on both a Mac and Windows. This is a very helpful tool for teachers of all ages wanting to demonstrate how to do something on a computer or for relaying the exact error message to your tech support department.

Host: Daryl Royer & Brandon Jackson
Camerawork: D.Lee Beard

Click here to view Episode 7: Screen Capturing Snapshots

Episode 6: MS Word & Advanced Page Numbering

Need to start your page numbering on a different page and leave some pages blank? This short video will explain how to do it. Host: D.Lee Beard

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Episode 5: Final Cut Pro Video Exporting Tips

Final Cut Pro offers three options for exporting videos: QuickTime Movie, Using Compressor, and Using QuickTime Conversion. In this video we discuss when to use each option and the various encoding settings for both video and audio.


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Episode 3: iPod as an Educational Tool

The iPod is not just for music. You can give PowerPoint/Keynote presentations with it. You can record audio with the additional iTalk attachment. It can also help you keep track of your schedule, phone numbers, e-mail address. Watch this video podcast to convince Mom & Dad to buy you a new iPod!

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Episode 2: Opening Mac Documents on PCs & Vice-Versa

If you create a file on Macintosh, can you open it on a PC? What if you create a file on a PC, can you open it on a Windows computer? Can you open a Microsoft Works document with a different word processor? Watch this video and find out the answers. Hosts: D.Lee Beard and Daryl Royer.
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Episode 1: Portable File Storage Solutions

In this video we discuss the pros and cons of various devices that you can save your files onto including zip disks, USB flash drives, and even iPods!
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