[Web4lib] Video projects

[Dave McLaughlin]

Might I suggest basing the workstation around a Mac? You can get a wonderful
iMac with a great screen for just over $1000. Then pick your Apple software
(or go with something else): iMovie is free, Final Cut Express is $200, or
Final Cut Studio is $1000. It sounds like you could do without the pro
software package. We've produced some nice movies just using iMovie, but
Final Cut Express would offer some more capabilities, with added complexity.

Thanks,
Dave


On 6/3/10 6:47 PM, "Robert L. Balliot" <rballiot at oceanstatelibrarian.com>
wrote:

> Thomas -
> 
> I am sorry that your institution invested in paper weights and you are
> having to cancel academic journals. But, that really does not have anything
> to do with a high school Librarian trying to set up a working video editing
> studio. 
> 
> The specialized products I mentioned represent about a $2,300 street value.
> The software is usually available at a greatly discounted rate with
> academic/ educational pricing.  So, with an existing PC and upgrading RAM
> for around $100, the total cost could be as low as $1000.
> 
> That represents the cost of creating video/studio editing capabilities at a
> fairly sophisticated level - far exceeding the flip camera method being
> compared.  The technology available at a relatively low cost, especially
> with academic/ educational software pricing means inexpensive high quality
> video capability is within reach of most educational institutions now.
> 
> That was my point about value. Creating perceived value is one of the ways
> to increase the library budget. Video is a great way to create that
> perception.  Whining about academic journals and how you bought the wrong
> equipment, not so much. :)
> 
> *************************************************
> Robert L. Balliot (For the Alliance!)
> Skype: RBalliot
> Bristol, Rhode Island
> http://oceanstatelibrarian.com/contact.htm
> *************************************************
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org
> [mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Thomas La Foe
> Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 4:53 PM
> To: Doug Bancks; web4lib at webjunction.org
> Subject: Re: [Web4lib] Video projects
> 
> 
> I would also like to briefly address Robert's comment, "That certainly is
> the most economical thing for libraries and librarians to do for themselves,
> especially if their skill level will only support that. But, is it the best
> value for students?" There are other departments on campus who allot many
> more funds for the purchase of "higher-end" video equipment and software,
> but here in the library it is very hard to justify the purchase of video
> equipment that maybe 200 students per year use when academic journal
> subscriptions are being cut left and right.
>  
> Hope this info helps. If you have any other questions about our set-up
> please let me know.
>  
> Thomas
>  
> Thomas La Foe
> Instructional Technology Specialist
> Instructional Media Center
> Mississippi State University Libraries
> (662) 325-6781
> 
>>>> Doug Bancks <DBancks at fairmont.k12.mn.us> 6/3/2010 8:24 AM >>>
> Hi,
> 
> If you have an effective system for shooting and editing video in your
> library
> 
> that works for student/patron projects I would appreciate hearing about it
> in some
> 
> detail. What hardware and software have you found to work well? How do you
> manage computer security and video downloads?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> Doug Bancks
> Library Media Specialist
> Fairmont Jr/Sr High School
> 900 Johnson Street
> Fairmont, MN 56031
> dbancks at fairmont.k12.mn.us<mailto:dbancks at fairmont.k12.mn.us>
> 507-235-4107
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Web4lib mailing list
> Web4lib at webjunction.org
> http://lists.webjunction.org/web4lib/
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Web4lib mailing list
> Web4lib at webjunction.org
> http://lists.webjunction.org/web4lib/
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Web4lib mailing list
> Web4lib at webjunction.org
> http://lists.webjunction.org/web4lib/
> 


-- 
Dave McLaughlin
Web Services Manager
Harford County Public Library
1221-A Brass Mill Road
Belcamp, MD 21017
410-273-5600 x2274
mclaughlind at hcplonline.info