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Student Multimedia Lab (SML)

Helpful Hints for Using SML Equipment

  • NEVER FORCE ANYTHING: If something you are attempting to do requires any amount of excessive force, STOP and review your methods.

  • NEVER OVER TIGHTEN: The use of excessive force may cause the stripping of threads and the damage of equipment.

  • NEVER LEAVE EQUIPMENT UNATTENDED: Camera and other video equipment are prime targets for theft.

  • NEVER LEAVE EQUIPMENT EXPOSED TO ANY HEAT SOURCE: Do not leave the equipment in the trunk of a car. Since heat will damage the equipment and ruin your videotapes, remember to remove the videotape from the camera before transporting the equipment to another location.

  • NEVER TAKE STUDENT MEDIA LAB REMOTE EQUIP-MENT TO THE BEACH OR NEAR SHORELINES: Sand and salt air/spray can clog or damage the sensitive equipment.

  • NEVER USE THE EQUIPMENT IN "RISKY" ENVIRON-MENTS: Final determination of "risky" environments shall be at the sole discretion of the Media Lab Monitor.

  • NEVER TOUCH OR ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE LENS ON SML CAMERAS: There is a high probability of scratching and permanently damaging the lens without the proper cleaning materials. The Lab Staff will clean the lens for you.

  • NEVER AIM THE CAMERA'S VIEWFINDER DIRECTLY AT A STRONG LIGHT SOURCE: These sources include the sun, the reflection from the sun off an object, a strong lamp, or other lighting element(s).

RESOURCE LINKS

VIDEO EDITING 

Windows Movie Maker:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/default.mspx

http://www.atomiclearning.com/moviemaker2

http://www.saskschools.ca/resources/techref/moviemaker/movie.html

Apple iMovie:

http://www.apple.com/support/ilife/tutorials/imovie/

http://www.apple.com/findouthow/movies/imovie08.html

http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/search?p=25&lang=en*&q=iMovie+6

Final Cut Express:

http://www.apple.com/finalcutexpress/tutorials/

http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/fcexpress/


GRAPHICS

Adobe Photoshop:

http://www.photoshopsupport.com/index.html

http://www.tutorialized.com

Adobe InDesign:

http://desktoppub.about.com/od/indesign/Adobe_InDesign_Tutorials_and_ Training.htm

Adobe Illustrator:

http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/illustrator/Adobe_Illustrator_User_Resources.htm

http://www.tutorialized.com

APPLE

http://www.apple.com/

http://www.apple.com/support/


MICROSOFT WINDOWS

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/default.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/default.mspx

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/default.mspx

MICROSOFT OFFICE  

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/FX100485361033.aspx?pid=CL100605171033

 

SML HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monnday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday Closed

CONTACTS:

Michael Raso,
Computer Lab Technican II
(210) 486-1352, mraso@alamo.edu

Aaryn Morris,
Multimedia Specialist
(210) 486-1352, amorris1@alamo.edu

Barbara Knotts,
Professor and Chair of Media Services
(210) 486-0593, bknotts@alamo.edu

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