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Digital Video Camera Allocation
and Training
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From the Call for Proposals on the Allocation of 10 Digital Video
Cameras, a total number of 19 proposals were received.
Proposals were screened based on the clear demonstration
that the camera objectives and usage fell within the Project
goals and components.
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| The following 8 departments were allocated Digital Video Cameras: |
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Department |
No: of Cameras
Allocated |
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Dept. of Land Management
and Development, SSED |
1 |
2 |
Dept. of Journalism,
SOH |
2 |
3 |
ITS |
1 |
4 |
USP Library |
1 |
5 |
Dept. of Engineering,
SPAS |
1 |
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6 |
Theatre Arts Section
of Literature and Language |
1 |
7 |
CELT |
2 |
8 |
Geography Dept., SSED |
1 |
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In collaboration with the USP Media Centre,
2 training workshops were held on the 27 - 28 January
and 3 - 4 February at the CELT Multimedia Lab, USP.
The main objective of the workshops was to familiarize
successful recipients of cameras and other interested
participants with how to best use the digital video camera
including:
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Basic Filming Tips.
How to download digital footage onto the Computer.
Basic editing skills using Windows Movie Maker.
The main aim was to empower participants to use the camera and
computer to create small video clips for inclusion in WebCT,
PowerPoint presentations, or similar multimedia usage, and to
facilitate research/data collection out in the field. |
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| The general schedule for the two-day workshops is enclosed: |
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| 27 January/ 3 February |
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9am - 1pm
Introduction - Learning to use the camera
/ Additional information about lighting and audio issues. |
2.00pm - 4.30pm
Introduction to computer-assisted editing
(terminology, etc.)/ Downloading digital footage into the computer. |
| 28 January/ 4 February |
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9am - 1pm
Participants video project 3-5mins in length.
Completion and presentation of video project.
1pm
End of Workshop. |
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