Course Lab

Lab 6 UNDER CONSTRUCTION © R. Craig Collins, 2009

General Lab Directions
Note: There is not enough time in lecture to cover all the material; read your book BEFORE you begin the lab
Note: Typically labs will require you to invest some time in the lab, outside of class lecture hours

•Note: Please read the related overview material before continuing
Check with your Instructor for due date, typically Friday, 11:59PM (see due dates)

•Theory introduced in Lab 6 (link to theory part of lab)

•Begin creating, editing, and modifying documents for Lab 6 (link to activity requirements)

•Answer questions concerning topics covered in Lab 6
(You will later transfer this information into a D2L quiz)

At the end of this process,
1) you will submit the document files by zipping them, and placing them in the Desire2Learn dropbox area. Instructions on zipping are below.
2) you will be 'turning in' your documentation and Q&A by taking the Lab 6 quiz in the Quizzes area of Desire2Learn. So, to get the best score, complete the documentation and Q&A as directed below, first.

Part 1: Documentation, (30%)

At the end of this process, you will be turning in answers using the Quizzes area of Desire2Learn, based on the following. So, to get the best score, fill in all the answers in this document first.

Theory
A sample video editor window

	imported content	preview display
Import
Edit
Titles
Transitions		play tools
	Timeline and time marker tool
Video tracks
Video effects
Video title
Audio tracks
Background Music
Voice over/narration

More coming soon

Part 2, Activity (40%):
• Video editing
   • Open an editor, and import a video or two Bike race (wmv) At the dam (avi) Symphony No 3 (wma audio)
   • Split a scene
   • Add a beginning title
   • Add a callout or title overlay
   • Add at least on transition
• Save project as wmv or avi

To Zip, browse to the the location of lab6 folder (don't open the folder)
Right click the Lab7 folder
Choose Send To...
Choose Compressed (Zipped) Folder

You may rename the new zip by right clicking it.
The file name should be yourname-lab6.zip

Grading Points

7 point per bullet item, proper save and filenames 5 points

Part 3: Hands On (60%): Be prepared to discuss editing a video screen capture

Question 1

(5 points)

What is a scene?

	Text or objects that appear over a section of video
	Text that appears instead of video
	a contiguous section of video
	an effect between contiguous sections of video

Question 2

(5 points)

What is a transition?

	an effect between contiguous sections of video
	a contiguous section of video
	Text that appears instead of video
	Text or objects that appear over a section of video

Question 3

(5 points)

What is a title?

	Text or objects that appear over a section of video
	Text that appears instead of video
	a contiguous section of video
	an effect between contiguous sections of video

Question 4

(5 points)

What is a overlay or callout?

	a contiguous section of video
	an effect between contiguous sections of video
	Text or objects that appear over a section of video
	Text that appears instead of video

Question 5

(5 points)

Dividing a scened is done with a

Question 6

(5 points) e

Scrubbing is dragging the timeline indicator to quickly move through a video, or repeat a section

	True
	False

Question 7

(5 points)

Movie Maker can import audio, video, and images

	True
	False

Question 8

(5 points)

Camstudio can import audio, video, and images

	True
	False

Question 9

(5 points)

Camtasia can import audio, video, and images

	True
	False

Question 10

(5 points)

Camstudio can save as

Question 11

(5 points)

Movie Maker prefers to save files as mpeg

	True
	False

Question 12

(5 points)

Camtasia is a full featured capture, edit, and production tool that can save in many different file types

	True
	False

Problems? Zip the entire folder and attach to an email:
       •Send the mail to your instructor, cc yourself
       •The subject line should include your name, your class, your section, and what you are submitting
       •Make sure you attach the zipped file

SUBMITTING THE LAB

In Windows, zip the entire Lab6 directory, and rename to yourname-Lab6.zip.
•Example: yourname-Lab or yourname-Lab6.zip (if your extensions are visible)
Log into Desire2Learn, choose this class, choose Dropbox, and select Lab 6.
Browse to yourname-Lab5.zip and upload it. (Scroll down to see detailed instructions)

You will then transfer your answers to the D2L Quiz for Lab 6. You may use your notes for this part of lab.
Choose the Quizzes menu, and locate lab 6.
• Using D2L dropbox • Using D2L Quizzes • Logon to D2L

To submit by Temple College Desire2Learn:
       •Log into D2L, scroll to the bottom, and choose the correct course
       •When the Course Home Page appears, click on the Dropbox link.
              •You may click on Discussions, Dropbox, or Quizzes below, for more info

        D2L navigation

Dropbox directions

1. Choose the class for which you want to drop off an assignment.
2. Find the Dropbox tool, click on it.
3. Choose the appropriate Dropbox folder, click on it.
4. Choose [Add a File], then choose [Browse]; you may need to choose (My) Computer first
5. Find the file that you would like to upload and click open, then choose [Upload]
6. Type in a short description or comment about the file, if you like.
7. Select [Add] for any additional files that may be pertinent, and repeat
8. After your files have been selected, click [Submit]. (To upload and submit you will always click at least twice)
9. Some files may take a long time to upload (especially if there are graphics in the file).
Did my file get through?
1. Go to the Dropbox tool
2. Click the number under Submissions
3. All of the assignments that have been submitted will be listed.