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Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 11:41:34 -0500 Apr 30 16:04:15 1998 Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 11:47:44 -0500 M> Subject: HIT: Computer to videotape Many thanks to all who responded to my plea for information on transferring a computer-generated presentation to videotape. Here is what you folks suggested: To videotape, connect a scan converter (we use AverKey 3) through your VCR. Then simply hit record and play the presentation. I've seen PowerPoint presentations transferred to videotape via an AverKey. You just connect the cable to the VCR rather than to the TV. Our district has a "pocket scan converter" (I can't remember whether that's the "kind" of equipment or the "brand") which does the same thing, but its picture isn't as good. To transfer to tape, use any RGB to NTSC converter you can find. Here's what we do: use a scan converter to get the video into the VCR, and a converter from Radio Shack--it's an audio "mini" on one end and two RCA plugs on the other--to get the audio into the VCR. Be sure to set your VCR on L or AV if it's a really good one. If you don't have a scan converter, you might want to ask around. Some nearby school must have them. You can send video from the PC to a tape recorder via any of the PC-to-TV converters ($200-$300 the last time I priced them, maybe less now). Once you get the image on the TV (via the VCR), you just tape the way you always do. Anything that is on the screen, including mouse movements or key strokes, goes into the video. Audio must come in separately (at the same time, of course). You'll need a cheap microphone or some sort of sound source and an RCA cable between your sound source and the back of your VCR. What is complicated about this is not doing it but setting it up. Once you get it set up, don't uncable it, and then you'll be ready for every production. It might be easier to purchase an Intel video capture card and a CD writer and saving them to CD-ROM. The CDs are much longer lasting. Thanks so much to all of you who took time to answer. Now we're off on the wild ride! Brenda Hahn, librarian Dell Rapids Public School Dell Rapids SD 57022-1099 hahnb@dellrapids.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-= To quit LM_NET (or set NOMAIL or DIGEST), Send an email message to listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST * NOTE: Please allow time for confirmation from Listserv. For LM_NET Help & Archives see: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-= From: Brenda Hahn <HAHNB@DELLRAPIDS.COM> Subject: HIT: Multimedia presentation software (part 1) (with signature!) I inadvertantly forgot to put my signature on the previous post. My apologies! Sorry this took so long to post (network crashed, mail program crashed, you don't want to know!). Thanks to all who responded!!! There were requests for a hit, so here goes: How about HyperStudio by Roger Wagner Publishing, Inc. 619-442-0522. Hi! We've used HyperStudio, which is supposed to be "PowerPoint for kids", but in my opinion is much more powerful. You can import sound and video easily, and you can scan in pictures and even have hyperlinks. It takes some training to learn, but there are some good tutorials out there and HyperStudio even has a web site. I think it's http://www.hyperstudio.com but I'm not sure. It's easy enough to find through a Yahoo search...I teach computers to K-8th graders and we just started using it this year--the teachers are getting used to it first before turning the kids loose with it. It's really a lot of fun, once you get into it. HyperStudio--no contest! For software try HyperStudio--it's much simpler. Try HyperStudio--It's great! I personally like PowerPoint better than Hyperstudio (the only two I am familiar with) as PP has more versatility (changing and editing slides is easier). Hyperstudio still has the commands at the top (not full screen like PP). PP has spell check and those types of features. Brenda Hahn, librarian Dell Rapids Public School Library Dell Rapids SD 57022-1099 hahnb@dellrapids.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-= To quit LM_NET (or set NOMAIL or DIGEST), Send an email message to listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST * NOTE: Please allow time for confirmation from Listserv. For LM_NET Help & Archives see: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=