Flip+Video

= Flip Video =



What is it?
The Flip Video is a compact, easy to use camcorder. It doesn't use mini DV video tapes, but instead records directly to a small hard drive. The drive holds about 1 hour of video, which should be sufficient for most class projects.

Is it Hard to Use?
No. See below for the shortest technology equipment tutorial ever. 1. Press power button on side. 2. Press red button on back to record or pause 3. Press the + button to zoom in, press the - button to zoom out. 4. To review clips, press the Play arrow button. To delete them, press the Trashcan button. 5. To upload to a computer, slide the USB adapter out. 6. Connect to computer USB port and upload.

Can I See?
Sure!







What can I do once I upload the video to my computer?
Every computer in both computer labs is equipped with 2 great pieces of video editing software.
 * FlipShare: This is the software included with the camera. It's simple and great at making straightforward movies quickly. With FlipShare, you can add titles, crop video clips and add music. The software also provides methods for sharing videos on the Internet.
 * Click here for a guide to FlipShare

> **PLEASE NOTE:** The Flip Video outputs video in a format that Movie Maker does not understand. If you wish to use this program, see Mr. Glennon first so that your video files may be converted.
 * Windows Movie Maker: This software is considerably more complex and is appropriate for more in-depth video projects. With Movie Maker, you can add a number of transitions and effects, layer multiple audio tracks (music and dialogue, for example) and more.
 * Click here for Microsoft's Windows Movie Maker tutorial
 * Click here for a good Windows Movie Maker tutorial with screenshots