This document provides summaries of free and open source software for various purposes including web browsing, video playback, DVD ripping, sound recording, photo editing, graphics, geographic information systems, web browsing, email, video conversion, 3D animation, CAD, music syncing, video editing, word processing and office suites. It lists popular applications such as Firefox, VLC, Audacity, GIMP, Inkscape, Google Earth, Thunderbird, Format Factory, Blender, SketchUp, OpenOffice and Picasa and provides brief descriptions of their core functions.
1. The document discusses the digital technology skills learned for planning, producing, and evaluating a college magazine project. These included using blogs for planning and feedback, iMovie to edit videos, digital cameras, Photoshop for image editing, and Quark for layout.
2. Hardware like DV cameras, microphones, and lighting equipment were used to capture video and audio, which were then edited in Premiere Pro. Effects, transitions, and layered audio/video were used.
3. Audition was used for sound editing, allowing importing/exporting of audio, normalization, cutting/pasting, and effects like limiting. Skills developed in planning real media texts and applying digital technology over multiple projects
The document discusses how to theme various components of Fedora, including:
- Install-time graphics like boot media splash and installer banners use specific file formats, packages, and paths.
- Boot-up graphics like the OS selection menu and graphical boot screen also have standardized formats and locations.
- Ubiquitous desktop elements like the wallpaper, icons, window manager, and screensaver dialog can be customized following freedesktop specifications.
- Resources for help include the Fedora Art mailing list and IRC channel. Proper testing and design principles like usability and licensing should be followed.
Presto! DVD PowerSuite 2 is a software that allows users to easily create professional-looking DVDs and CDs. It includes tools for video editing, capturing and burning video clips to disc, authoring and burning audio CDs, and backing up data. The software supports burning to various disc formats and has integrated playback of video and audio files and discs.
The document discusses various video editing techniques and concepts. It covers topics like using editing software to add sound, titles, and transitions to animation productions. It also discusses digital versus analog media, specifying project settings like frame rate and aspect ratio, and the editing process which involves organizing clips, making cuts and joins, and adding transitions. The document provides information on tools for editing, compositing, and creating output for different formats.
Filmora is an all-in-one video editing software with a simple interface. It has both an easy mode for creating videos with themes and an advanced mode for fully customized editing. The document discusses how to import media, perform basic editing functions like trimming and splitting clips, and navigate Filmora's interface. Key points include importing video, images, and audio, recording directly in Filmora, filtering and sorting media, performing edits like rotations and crops, and joining multiple videos together.
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The document discusses technologies used to create a video project, including Adobe Premiere Pro for editing, Blogger for publishing, and SlideShare for embedding. It provides details on each technology: Premiere Pro is video editing software used by broadcasters, Blogger allows multi-user blogging and hosting through Google, and SlideShare is a slide hosting service acquired by LinkedIn. The response then discusses specific techniques used in the project, such as color correction, fading, sound editing, and voiceovers. Camera equipment included a Canon 600D with tripod.
Format Factory is a multifunctional media converter that allows users to convert between various file formats for video, audio and images. It supports over 56 languages and has a simple interface with customizable skins and icons. Format Factory can convert common file formats for video, audio, and images, and also perform tasks like ripping DVDs and joining video or audio files.
Zachary used various media technologies throughout the construction of his project. A Nikon DSLR camera was used primarily for filming and capturing footage. Adobe software like Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop were used extensively for video editing, effects, and image editing. YouTube, Google Drive, and Gmail helped with research, file sharing, and communication. An iPhone was also utilized for photography, audio recording, research, and communication with cast and crew. These technologies were instrumental in all stages of the project from planning to production to evaluation.
The document describes the features and specifications of a Samsung tablet device. It highlights key benefits such as multitasking capabilities using multiple screens, an embedded stylus for note-taking, and creative apps. The tablet has a large 1080p display, fast quad-core processor, Android operating system, and support for sharing multimedia content. Detailed specifications are provided around memory, battery life, cameras, connectivity options, and pre-installed apps and services.
This document provides instructions for creating a podcast, including:
1. Recording audio using a microphone or voice memo and converting it to an mp3 file using free audio editing software.
2. Uploading the mp3 file to a faculty web page for students to access.
3. Optionally posting the podcast on a blogger account to make it more accessible and help with experimenting with podcasting.
4. Sample lesson plans are also referenced for academic uses of podcasts.
The document summarizes the various media technologies and software tools used by the student at different stages of their media project. During the research stage, the student used online resources like Wikipedia and YouTube. Planning and storyboarding was done using Prezi presentation software. Footage was recorded using a video camera and images were taken with a digital camera. Video editing was initially done in Windows Movie Maker and then Adobe Premier Pro was used to create the final music video. Photoshop was used to edit images and create ancillary texts. Blogger was used as a blog to share work. PowerPoint and Word were used for writing and presentations.
The document provides information about using the video editing software Kino and Cinelerra on Linux. It discusses the basic functions of each program, including importing video clips, splitting and trimming scenes, applying effects, and exporting finished videos. Key features of Kino include linear editing in a simple interface, while Cinelerra allows for multi-track editing and more advanced effects. Instructions are given for basic tasks like importing media, adding clips to the timeline, and using the viewer and editing screens.
1. Podcasting allows radio stations to make their shows available online in a standardized format accessible on portable media players, providing an on-demand radio option for listeners.
2. Creating podcasts involves producing MP3 audio files, compiling them into an RSS feed that provides metadata and publishing locations for episodes, and validating and hosting the feed online.
3. Successful podcasts require high audio quality, engaging content, regular updates, and promotion to expand their listener base.
Video Production Using Open Source ToolsCrazed Mule
Abstract: Over the last decade, farms of Linux servers have powered the production of major motion pictures. Today, individuals can use Linux to produce and distribute video in numerous formats; for example, YouTube, iTunes, DVD, and Blu Ray. Linux is no longer a hobbyists' tool, but a powerful production system that can be custom tailored. However, setting up a system like this is not for the faint of heart. Video and audio encoding and compression schemes can drive one to drink. Editing software in Linux is not polished, but difficulties can be overcome with perseverance. I will attempt to show how to create a working production workflow using Fedora, Cinelerra and various open source tools to produce a video ready for YouTube, iTunes, DVD and Vimeo.
The document describes the various media technologies used at different stages of creating a documentary. A Sony HXR camcorder was used to record footage in 1080p HD. A Manfrotto tripod provided steady shots and allowed different camera angles. Audio was recorded using on-camera microphones and clip-on microphones. Adobe Premiere was used for video editing and transitions while Photoshop was used for image editing. YouTube provided source footage and Firefox plugins allowed downloading high quality footage. Research sources included BBC articles. PowerPoint created presentation slides and Excel input questionnaire data into graphs. Blogger documented the documentary production process.
Presentation about choosing the correct resolution and file format (jpg, gif, and png) for images on the web, and an introduction to image editors (Pixlr, GIMP, and the Google+ Image Editor). Also includes information on optimizing images for social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+).
The document provides information about open source software and technologies. It discusses open source office software like LibreOffice, media players like VLC Player, and audio/video editing programs like VirtualDub and Audacity. It also covers capturing video, image editing with GIMP, authoring DVDs with DVD Flick and DVD Styler, and preparing videos for the web.
The document discusses various basic software tools for multimedia, including text editing tools like word processors, graphical tools like painting and drawing programs, sound editing tools, and tools for working with animation, video, and digital movies. It also covers common file formats for video like QuickTime and AVI. Utilities that can help with multimedia include screen grabbers and format converters.
This document provides an overview of basic software tools for multimedia, including text editing tools like word processors, graphical tools like painting and drawing programs, sound editing tools, and tools for animation, video and digital movies. It also discusses common file formats for video, such as QuickTime and AVI, and utilities that can be useful for multimedia projects, such as screen grabbers and format converters.
Digital video can be recorded and edited on a computer. It is stored using file formats like AVI, MOV, MPEG, and FLV which determine compatibility and file size. Digital video is composed of individual frames that have a rate, size, and color depth. Video editing software allows cutting, combining, and adding effects to video clips. Captured digital video can be used in multimedia products like presentations, websites, and games.
Windows Movie Maker is a basic video editing software included in Microsoft Windows that allows users to add effects, transitions, titles, audio tracks, and create movies. It also functions as a basic audio editing program. WinRAR is a file compression utility that can create and extract various archive file formats like RAR, ZIP, and 7z. It includes features like encryption, file recovery, and support for modern file systems. Adobe Photoshop is a graphics editing program and industry standard for image manipulation that allows complex photo editing and compositing.
This document discusses and compares several free and open-source video editing software options. It begins by defining video editing software and its purpose in post-production video editing. It then lists and describes popular free video editing programs like Avidemux, Blender VSE, Cinelerra, FFmpeg, Flowblade, Kdenlive, LiVES, Olive, OpenShot, Pitivi, and Shotcut. Specific software like Movie Maker 10, OpenShot, and VSDC Free Video Editor are highlighted and their basic features and how to use them are outlined. The document provides download links for the software discussed.
This document provides an overview of audio and video streaming. It discusses audio and video file formats, streaming concepts and architectures, popular streaming software like Windows Media Technologies and RealNetworks, and demonstrations of using software to stream and play audio and video files. Key topics covered include audio/video compression, streaming advantages, applications, and products for streaming audio and video over the internet and networks.
What is Adobe video editor? How many video editors are developed by Adobe? Are they all free? Is there a free video editor like Adobe Premiere software?
The document provides an overview of Module 9 of an Alpha Tech Program on digital multimedia. It covers lessons on digital audio, video, and photography. Key points include:
- Lesson 1 defines digital technology and its benefits, including expanding media device features.
- Lesson 2 covers digital audio characteristics like compression and editing. It instructs students to create an audio piece to practice these skills.
- Lesson 3 defines digital video characteristics and digital video editing/output formats. Students are asked to create a video to apply these skills.
- Lesson 4 explains benefits of digital cameras like editing images. Students will create a photo collage practicing these skills.
The document provides instruction on creating and
Digital video refers to capturing, manipulating, and storing moving images on a computer in digital form. It has several advantages over analog video, including easier editing and preservation of quality over multiple copies. Digital video files can be large, so compression is used to reduce file sizes without noticeable loss of quality. Popular compression formats for digital video include MPEG, AVI, and MOV. Streaming technology allows video to be transmitted over the internet. When adding digital video to a web page, file size should be reduced through compression while maintaining quality, and alternatives should be provided for viewers to choose which videos to watch.
vMix is a video mixing and production software that allows users to create professional live streams and recordings on their computer. It provides features like live switching between multiple video and audio sources, transitions, titles, chroma keying, and live streaming. Some key features include support for HD and 4K video, cameras, video files, audio mixing, and streaming to services like YouTube and Facebook Live. It is intended to provide professional live production capabilities without the high cost of dedicated hardware.
The document describes 24 popular free and open source software programs that can be used on Linux systems, including 3D animation software Blender, office suite OpenOffice, web browser Firefox, PDF writer CUPS-PDF, DVD ripping program Handbrake, media player VLC, email client Thunderbird, image editor GIMP, DVD ripping program DVD::RIP, Windows compatibility layer WINE, PDF reader xPDF, CD ripping program Sound Juicer, publishing program Scribus, vector graphics editor Inkscape, instant messenger Pidgin, HTML editor Bluefish, music player AmaroK, accounting software GNUcash, CD/DVD authoring software Basero, text editors Gedit and Kate, audio
This document provides a summary of 10 free and paid video editing software options for beginners. It discusses the key features and benefits of each software, including VSDC Video Editor, DaVinci Resolve, Videopad, Kdenlive, Shotcut, Adobe Premiere Elements, CyberLink PowerDirector 365, MAGIX Video Easy, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Movavi Video Editor. The document concludes that Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve are best for professionals, while beginners can start with free basic editors like VSDC or Videopad, and then transition to more advanced free software like Kdenlive or Shotcut.
Create your own DVD with Ulead Video StudioSelmaSSatchell
Ulead VideoStudio 11.5 Plus is the new software Corel , which is semi-professional product for DVD authoring. The program interface and ease of use allow you to quickly create video presentations and high-quality DVD.
The software installation is simple , although it may be challenging for the operating system; together with Ulead Video Studio package also components are installed such as Direct X Runtime, Microsoft Visual C ++ Redistribuible Package SP1, the Media Encoder 9 Series and Apple QuickTime video software.
This document provides an overview of audio and video streaming. It discusses audio file formats like WAV and compressed formats. It describes audio streaming concepts like digitization and compression. Common audio streaming applications and formats like MP3, WMA, and RealAudio are covered. Popular streaming software products from Microsoft like Windows Media and RealNetworks like RealProducer are compared. Video streaming topics like codecs, formats, and products are also summarized.
The document provides an overview of audio and video streaming. It discusses audio file formats like WAV, audio streaming concepts involving digitizing audio into PCM format and compressing it, and advantages of audio streaming like low bandwidth. It also covers common audio streaming applications and formats like MP3, streaming products from Microsoft and RealNetworks, and provides a comparison of their features. For video streaming, it discusses objectives, architecture involving capture, compression and delivery, common formats like AVI and ASF, and codec standards like MPEG. It demonstrates streaming audio and video using software tools.
This document provides an overview of audio and video streaming. It discusses audio file formats like WAV and compressed formats. It describes audio streaming concepts like digitization and compression. Common audio streaming applications and formats like MP3, WMA, and RealAudio are also covered. The document then discusses video streaming objectives, architectures involving capture, compression and delivery. Popular streaming products from Microsoft like Windows Media and RealNetworks like RealPlayer are compared.
This document provides an overview of audio and video streaming. It discusses audio file formats like WAV and compressed formats. It describes audio streaming concepts like digitization and compression. Common audio streaming applications and formats like MP3, WMA, and RealAudio are covered. Popular streaming software products from Microsoft like Windows Media and RealNetworks are compared, along with their features and advantages. Video streaming is also summarized, including codecs, formats, and demonstrations of streaming with software tools.
YouTube Catcher allows users to download videos from sites like YouTube, Google Video, and Dailymotion. It lets users select the video quality and format for download. YouTube Catcher works across different devices and platforms and has an easy to use interface. It also automatically detects and downloads software updates.
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The word “Gymnosperm” comes from the Greek words “gymnos”(naked) and “sperma”(seed), hence known as “Naked seeds.” Gymnosperms are the seed-producing plants, but unlike angiosperms, they produce seeds without fruits. These plants develop on the surface of scales or leaves, or at the end of stalks forming a cone-like structure.
Open Source and AI - ByWater Closing Keynote Presentation.pdfJessica Zairo
ByWater Solutions, a leader in open-source library software, will discuss the future of open-source AI Models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAGs). Discover how these cutting-edge technologies can transform information access and management in special libraries. Dive into the open-source world, where transparency and collaboration drive innovation, and learn how these can enhance the precision and efficiency of information retrieval.
This session will highlight practical applications and showcase how open-source solutions can empower your library's growth.
2. Browser Video playback DVD ripping Sound recording Photo editing Graphics Geographic Web Browsing Email 3D Animation CAD Mp3 player sync File Format Conversion Office Misc
3. Mozilla Firefox The premier free, open-source browser. Tabs, pop-up blocking, themes, and extensions. Considered by many to be the world's best browser. Download Page Web Browsing
4. Top Features Private Browsing Surf the Web without leaving a single trace. Password Manager Remember site passwords without ever seeing a pop-up. Awesome Bar Find the sites you love in seconds (and without having to remember clunky URLs). Super Speed View Web pages way faster, using less of your computer’s memory. Anti- Phishing & anti- malware Enjoy the most advanced protection against online bad guys. Session Restore Unexpected shutdown? Go back to exactly where you left off. One-Click Bookmarking Bookmark, search and organize Web sites quickly and easily. Easy Customization Thousands of add-ons give you the freedom to make your browser your own. Tabs Do more at once with tabs you can organize with the drag of a mouse. Personas Instantly change the look of your Firefox with thousands of lightweight themes.
5. VLC Plays more video files than most players: Quicktime, AVI, DIVX, OGG, and more. Pretty good interface. Download Page Video Playback
6. Simple , Powerful and Fast Plays everything, Files , Discs and Streams No codec packs needed Completely Free 0 Spyware, Ads or User Tracking Media Converter and Streamer Windows, Linux, Mac, Unix...
7. Video Playback Media Player Classic Compact, but powerful media player. Plays anything under the sun. No install necessary. Download Page
8. Media player classic plays pretty much every type of video and audio Additional Player Features Option to remove Tearing . Better support for Windows Vista, including a release for 64 bits platform . Support for EVR (Enhanced Video Renderer) Supports Subtitles. Playback and recording of television if a supported TV tuner is installed. Creation of minidump when MPC HC crashes. OSD (On Screen Display) Shuttle PN31 remote control support Support Multi-Monitor configuration Pixel shader to convert BT601 - BT701 YV12 Chroma Upsampling pixel shader Language Translations . All features from the Guliverkli MPC Project from Gabest .
9. Other Video Player, Miro Beautiful interface. Plays any video type (much more than windows media player). Subscribe to video RSS, download, and watch all in one. Torrent support. Search and download from YouTube and others. Download Page
10. Handbrake DVD to MPEG-4 ripper/converter. Download Page DVD Ripping
11. Supported Sources: Any DVD-like source: VIDEO_TS folder, DVD image or real DVD (unencrypted--protection methods including CSS are not supported internally and must be handled externally with third-party software and libraries), and some .VOB and .TS files Most any multimedia file it can get libavformat to read and libavcodec to decode. Outputs: File format: MP4 and MKV Video: MPEG-4, H.264, or Theora Audio: AAC, CoreAudio AAC (OS X Only), MP3, or Vorbis. AC-3 pass-through, DTS pass-thorugh (MKV only) Misc features: Chapter selection Subtitles Integrated bitrate calculator Picture deinterlacing, cropping and scaling Live Video Preivew
13. About Audacity Audacity is a free, easy-to-use and multilingual audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. You can use Audacity to: Record live audio. Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs. Edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, WAV or AIFF sound files. Cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together. Change the speed or pitch of a recording. And more! See the complete list of features . See slides for more info
14. GIMP Photo editing application that rivals Photoshop in features. Download Page Photo Editing
15. Introduction to GIMP GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. It has many capabilities. It can be used as a simple paint program, an expert quality photo retouching program, an online batch processing system, a mass production image renderer, an image format converter, etc. GIMP is expandable and extensible. It is designed to be augmented with plug-ins and extensions to do just about anything. The advanced scripting interface allows everything from the simplest task to the most complex image manipulation procedures to be easily scripted.
16. 1. Picnik Arguably, Picnik is the most popular web-based photo editor. Why? Because it’s now integrated with Flickr . And Picasa. 2. Pixlr.com Pixlr is the creator of online cloud-based image tools. Today we have two applications in our suite, one we call Pixlr Editor and the other is Pixlr Express . They are built in Flash and you need to have a Flash plug in ( get flash ) to get it to work.
19. What is Inkscape? Inkscape is an open-source vector graphics editor similar to Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, Freehand, or Xara X. What sets Inkscape apart is its use of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), an open XML-based W3C standard, as the native format. Vector graphics are a complement, rather than an alternative, to bitmap graphics. Each has its own purpose and are useful for different kinds of things. Raster graphics tend to be better for photographs and some kinds of artistic drawings, whereas vectors are more suitable for design compositions, logos, images with text, technical illustrations, etc.
21. What is it Google Earth is a free web-based environment that integrates digital imagery and digital information. “ Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps and the power of Google Search to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips.” From Google Earth web site. Google Earth can be downloaded free from http://earth.google.com/ and its installation is self-explanatory. See slide for more information.
22. E-mail Mozilla Thunderbird Powerful spam filtering, solid interface, and all the features you need. Download Page
23. Easier to Get Started Mail Account Setup Wizard One-click Address Book Tabs and Search Quick Filter Toolbar Tabs Search Message Archive Customize Your Email Experience Smart Folders Add-ons Manager Secure and Protect Your Email Cutting Out the Junk Phishing Protection Automated Update
24. Format Factory Convert any type of video to mp4 or theora. Convert any video for use with iPhone, iPod, Android, etc. Very clean, easy to use interface. Download Page Video Converter
25. Format Factory is a multifunctional media converter. Provides functions below: All to MP4/3GP/MPG/AVI/WMV/FLV/SWF . All to MP3/WMA/AMR/OGG/AAC/WAV . All to JPG/BMP/PNG/TIF/ICO/GIF/TGA . Rip DVD to video file , Rip Music CD to audio file. MP4 files support iPod/iPhone/PSP/BlackBerry format. Supports RMVB , Watermark , AV Mux. Format Factory's Feature: 1 support converting all popular video,audio,picture formats to others. 2 Repair damaged video and audio file. 3 Reducing Multimedia file size. 4 Support iphone,ipod multimedia file formats. 5 Picture converting supports Zoom,Rotate/Flip,tags. 6 DVD Ripper.
27. Blender is a free 3D graphics application that can be used for modeling , UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging , water and smoke simulations, skinning , animating , rendering , particle and other simulations , non-linear editing , compositing , and creating interactive 3D applications, including video games, animated film, or visual effects
29. Google Sketch up 3D SketchUp is a 3D modeling program designed for architects , civil engineers , filmmakers, game developers, and related professions. It also includes features to facilitate the placement of models in Google Earth . It is designed to be easier to use than other 3D CAD programs. [1]
33. VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows platforms It lacks the editing power of a general-purpose editor such as Adobe Premiere, but is streamlined for fast linear operations over video.
35. Word Processing / Office Suites OpenOffice.org Big, full featured suite of tools for word processing and spreadsheets. Compatible with and a free replacement for Microsoft Word documents. Also supports OpenDocument Format. Download Page
55. What can picasa do? Find all pictures on your PC Import , export pictures from a camera etc Edit your pictures Create slideshows Email pictures, create webpages Make collages Rate and label your favourites pictures, Search for pictures using keywords.
56. Find the pictures you forgot you had. Picasa organises your entire collection while you watch, scanning the images on your computer and automatically sorting them by date. You can import folders of your choice.
61. Add a star rating. Rate your pictures with stars And use picasa star search to filter out the best pictures
62. Move and re-name pictures Clean up messy folders - drag and drop pictures from one folder in Picasa to another. Only takes seconds to re-name one picture or a group of pictures.
67. Make a label. Use labels to tag your photos into quick groupings inside Picasa. Viewing and sharing the pictures you grouped under a label is easy – they make great slide shows and movies or you can email them to friends.
69. Keep one picture in multiple albums. Picasa creates a new “instance” of each photo you label without taking up more space on your computer, so you can put the same picture into multiple albums.
73. What we will cover Google Earth Google Ocean Google Sky Google Moon Google Mars
74. What is it Google Earth is a free web-based environment that integrates digital imagery and digital information. “ Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps and the power of Google Search to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips.” From Google Earth web site. Google Earth can be downloaded free from http://earth.google.com/ and its installation is self-explanatory.
75. New! in Earth 5.0 See global changes with decades of historic imagery If you've ever wondered how your neighbourhood has changed throughout time, Google Earth now gives you access to the past. With a simple click, check out suburban sprawl, melting ice caps, coastal erosion, and more. Dive beneath the surface of the ocean In the new ocean layer, you can plunge all the way to the floor of the sea, view exclusive content from partners like BBC and National Geographic, and explore 3D shipwrecks like the Titanic. Track and share your paths with others Take place marks a step further and record a free-form tour in Google Earth. Simply turn on the touring feature, press record, and see the world. You can even add a soundtrack or narration to personalize the journey.
76. Installing Google Earth To use Google Earth on a Windows PC, you must have at least the following: Operating System: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista CPU: 500Mhz, Pentium 3 System Memory (RAM): 128MB RAM Hard Disk: 400MB free space Network Speed: 128 Kbits/sec Graphics Card: 3D-capable with 16MB of VRAM Screen: 1024x768, "16-bit High Color" screen For better performance, see Recommended Configuration. To use Google Earth on a Mac, you must have at least the following: Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4 or later CPU: G3 500Mhz System Memory (RAM): 256MB RAM Hard Disk: 400MB free space Network Speed: 128 Kbits/sec Graphics Card: 3D-capable with 16MB of VRAM Screen: 1024x768, "Thousands of Colours"
85. Things You Can Do in Google Earth View an image of your home, school or any place on Earth Go on a tour of the world Get driving directions from one place to another and fly (follow) the route View other cool locations and features created by other Google Earth users View 3D terrain of a place
86. Look at later on Explore the moon What's new in Earth 5.0 Explore Mars in 3D View historical imager Explore the ocean Record your tour Your World in 3D Fly to Any Place Explore the Sky Find Local Businesses 3D Buildings and Terrain Layers of Mapping Placemark, Save and Email
95. Lets look at the screen 1. Search panel - Use this to find places and directions and manage search results. Google Earth EC may display additional tabs here. 2. Overview map - Use this for an additional perspective of the Earth. 3. Hide/Show sidebar - Click this to conceal or the display the side bar (Search, Places and Layers panels). 4. Placemark - Click this to add a Placemark for a location. 5. Polygon - Click this to add a polygon. 6. Path - Click this to add a path (line or lines). 7. Image Overlay - Click this to add an image overlay on the Earth. 8. Measure - Click this to measure a distance or area size. 9. Email - Click this to email a view or image. 10. Print - Click this to print the current view of the Earth. 11. Show in Google Maps - Click this to show the current view in Google Maps in your web browser 12. Navigation controls - Use these to tilt, zoom and move around your viewpoint (see below). 13. Layers panel - Use this to display points of interest. 14. Places panel - Use this to locate, save, organize and revisit place marks. 15. 3D Viewer - View the globe and its terrain in this window. 16. Status bar - View coordinate, elevation and imagery streaming status here.
96. Layers Layers of Mapping Information When exploring a location, you can turn on various layers of mapping information such as roads, shopping and services, geographic features, 3D buildings, gas, and food and lodging, among others. Click on any of the icons, and you'll see a bubble with more information about that place.
97. Layers Layers that add a wealth of information to users. E.g.3D layer will enable you to fly between New York City’s Skyscrapers or through the Grand Canyon. You can also observe Eiffel Tower in 3D.
98. History Go back in time with historical imagery View your neighbourhood, home town, and other familiar places and see how they've changed over time See the impact of recent trends like suburban sprawl or global warming Set the length of time and exact location that you want to see
99. Record trip Record your trip from point A to point Z Capture your navigation through Google Earth in real-time, without using place marks Narrate your virtual journey and share it with friends Save tours and trips so you can reuse and revisit them in the future
100. Lets start by taking a tour Play Tour button at the bottom of the Places panel. The tour begins playing in the 3D viewer, which flies to each location and stops for a period of time before flying to the next place in the list. To stop the tour, click the Stop Tour
102. View an image of your home, school or any place on Earth Fly to or search for addresses and locations Click Fly To . Enter the location in the input box and click the Search button. In the search results (Places pane), double click the location. Google Earth flies you to this location. Showing and hiding points of interest Sight seeing
107. Zoom right into your own house! Click on camera icons to see photos people have uploaded
108. Spend some time Look for some places of interest. Click on the camera icons to see pictures of the places. You can add your own photos and share them with people online.
109. Spend some time Create a new Placemark - Select Placemark from the Add Menu . Share Placemark - right click Placemark and choose Share/Post . Add a point of interest - right-clicking on Placemark, select Save to My Places from the pop-up menu. Add search results - Right-click search result & select Save to My Places from the popup Saving an image – do a screen shot Printing imagery from the 3D viewer – File> Print
125. Placemark, Save and Email Google Earth allows you to print, save and email your images/views. For instance, if you want to email a certain point of interest to a friend, you can send it as a Placemark that can be opened in Google Earth. You can also email your view as a regular JPG image or even email driving directions as Google Earth files.
126. Adding other things You can also add place marks, polygons, models etc. To do models you need to use Sketch 3d. We wont cover this as it is a Computer aided design tool and we’d need another night to look at it.
130. Fly to Fly To Any Place in The World Whether you are looking for a specific address, the intersection of two streets, a city, a state, a zip code, or a country, just type it into the "Fly To" box and hit Search.
136. Spend some time Viewing businesses and locations E.g. look for a hotel in Padstow Cinema in Glasgow
137. Using Map Features Roads –view roads Terrain – 3d elevation Borders – international etc Viewing 3D Buildings Viewing Google SketchUp 3D Models Try these features just now.
138. 3D view Your World in 3D - Zoom, Tilt and Rotate Use your mouse, keyboard or trackball to navigate the world. Grab the image with your mouse to move around. The navigation compass allows you to manipulate the view in multiple ways. Drag the right slider up and down to zoom in and out. Drag the top slider left and right to tilt the view. To rotate the image, spin the navigator's on-screen wheel.
139. 3D Buildings and Terrain With Google Earth, you can see 3D buildings from the ground up in many places around the world. Tilt the screen to see the buildings in 3D. Similarly, the terrain is also mapped in 3D, meaning you can see mountains, valleys and canyons in vivid detail.
141. View 3D terrain of a place 3D layer - fly through the Grand Canyon- see Pyramids and Eiffel Tower in 3D. Go to a location grand canyon or san Francisco city. When the view shows the location, use the tilt slider to tilt the terrain.
147. Sketch 3D How to get your 3D models into Google Earth Take photos of the building you want to model. Model your building in Google SketchUp and upload it to the Google 3D Warehouse . We will check your model and publish it to the 3D Buildings layer in Google Earth . See this PDF and http://sketchup.google.com/yourworldin3d/howitworks.html
148. Spend some time Spend some time with Google earth. Look for your house Look for a holiday destination. Look for a place you’d love to visit in your life.
149. Things to do History : Go on a Virtual tour to the Pyramids in Cairo, Egypt. Take note on European locations for historical events. Middle Eastern studies: Construct tours for countries in the Middle East. Stop in every capital and add information about that country.
150. Things to do African Studies: Create virtual tours to countries in the in the African continent. Stop in every capital and add information about each country. Foreign Languages: Fly to countries and create tours that center around cultural and language issues.
151. Links to Google Earth related Web Sites: The Journal of Education, Community, and value: How Digital Mapping Tools can change our perspective on learning: http://bcis.pacificu.edu/journal/2006/02/szymanski.php#5 Google Earth Help Center: http://earth.google.com/support Google Earth Tutorial: http://www.keyhole.com/GoogleEarthHelp/GoogleEarth.htm Google maps can be found at: http://googlemapsmania.blogspot.com/ Google Earth Blog http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2006/08/back_to_school.html
152. Using GPS Devices with Google Earth If you have a GPS (Global Position System) device, you can connect it to your computer and import your waypoint and track data into Google Earth. Note that this set of features is available to users of Google Earth Plus, Google Earth Pro and Google Earth EC,
154. Google Ocean Explore the ocean with Google Earth Dive beneath the surface and visit the deepest part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench Explore the ocean with top marine experts, including National Geographic Learn about ocean observations, climate change, and endangered species Discover new places including surf, dive, and travel hotspots and shipwrecks
158. Google Sky Explore the Sky Until now, Google Earth has let you zoom in from outer space to view our planet. With Earth's new Sky feature, you can turn that perspective around and explore the wonders of the heavens. View images of distant galaxies and nebulae from the Hubble Space Telescope, learn about the movement of the planets and the lifecycle of the stars, and more. Learn more about Sky .
167. Google Moon Explore the moon in Google Earth Take tours of landing sites, narrated by Apollo astronauts View 3D models of landed spacecraft Zoom into 360-degree photos to see astronauts' footprints Watch rare TV footage of the Apollo missions
175. Google Mars Explore Mars in 3D With Mars in Google Earth, you can: Be the first human being to view images downloaded by NASA just hours ago, in the Live from Mars layer. Take an interactive tour of Mars, narrated by Public Radio's Ira Flatow or Bill Nye the Science Guy. View 3D rover models and follow their tracks to see high-resolution 360-degree panoramas. Search for famous Martian landmarks, such as the Face on Mars or Olympus Mons.
193. Recording sounds into Audacity: e.g. recording your piano piece into audacity Record your material with a constant tempo otherwise it will be more difficult to sequence. Using ‘human timing’ is great, but dealing with the tempo changes is a bit beyond what we want to do here.... maybe next time the course runs you can look at this!!
199. Now you have your sound recorded.. You will need to process the sound. i.e.. fix any bits which you don’t want such as noise and bits of silence so the part will sound correct when it is in the tune.
200. EDITING: Firstly open up: “guitar parts for 1E-23.wav” This is a guitar part recorded for a tune however it has leading and trailing silence... Look at the silence at the start- we need to loose this. The guitar part should then play in time with the rest of the tune..once we make it...
201. Select the start of the wav with your mouse- the area becomes darker
210. Hit OK and the signal is Amplified (but so is the background noise as well, so be careful)
211. Now what?.. ( Split the wav into logical parts.) So now we have a recording which is a decent volume, has no leading silence, but how do we use this in a sequencer ? We need to split it into manageable chunks- it is up to yourself how big or small you want to split it. I like to split it up into bars or parts of bars so it will be easier to use in the tune.
212. Now we want to save each bit of the recording into smaller manageable samples for sequencing. Let’s do the bit circled in red. This bit is part of the first bar of the tune.
222. Close that selection, maximise the main recording. Select the next bit and repeat the process until all bits are done.
223. So after a while you end up with a library of samples which you can import into the sequencer and get your tune going.... So lets look at Buzz now...
225. Notes on sample rates Remember that recording with a high sample rate uses a large amount of hard disk space. e.g. 1 minute of audio at mono 44,100 hz 16 bit = approximately 5Mb. This is particularly critical when using audio on the Internet. This might take approximately 15 minutes to download on a normal 56K dialup link. For best quality recordings it is preferable to sample at high sample rate and then Convert the sample type to a lower value if required. Always listen to the sound after using a transform to check that you have a good result BEFORE saving. When recording with a microphone the quality of the microphone has a great impact on the quality of the sound. When possible use a high quality microphone with an adaptor cable to plug it into the 1/8" mono socket on the sound card. Alternatively an external audio mixer can be used. Plug your input sources such as microphones, tape recorders, VCRs etc into the mixer. Plug the output of the mixer into the line input of the soundcard on your computer.