Audio/Video Information
The Interactive Media Center has created the following materials, tutorials, and classes to help those interested in making or editing audio or video projects.
Our downloadable documents are presented in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Free Classes
The IMC offers a wide range of classes, including many on audio and video topics. To see a complete list of those classes visit our class list and signup page.
Audio
Interactive Media Center Audio Equipment Overview - This document presents a brief overview of the equipment available for audio recording. Included are descriptions and photographs of our various recorders, microphones, specialty devices, and more.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Introduction to Audacity - Audacity is versatile program that can be used to edit sound files and convert them to various formats. It has many of the features that are required to complete a project. This document is designed to introduce new users to the basic features of the program.
Actobat (PDF) format.
Audacity: Record, Import and Export - Learn about the tips and tricks we use in the IMC to make recording, importing and exporting easy with Audacity.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Converting WMAs to MP3s or WAVs on a Macintosh Computer - If you are a Mac user and recorded or downloaded a file that is a WMA file (Windows Media Audio file), you can download a converter program to access the audio file on your Mac. This document explains how to use one such converter. NOTE: This application is only for your computer. The Interactive Media Center uses other software that readily performs this function.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Editing a vocal track to improve clarity with Adobe Soundbooth - Discover how to improve the quality of a voice recording that sounded muffled using Soundbooth.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Using a USB Microphone with Windows XP - Using a USB microphone can be tricky to set up. This document explain how to use our microphones, but is applicable to most other USB mics, too.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Using a USB Microphone with a Mac - Using a USB microphone can be tricky to set up. This document explain how to use our microphones, but is applicable to most other USB mics, too.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
iMovie ‘09: Editing and Extracting Audio and Adding Audio Tracks and Voice Recordings - Learn how to add jingles and background music, edit audio, add a commentary and export your video project as an audio file.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Create a Music Project in GarageBand - Learn how to create exciting musical projects with GarageBand on the Macintosh.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Video
Interactive Media Center Video Equipment Overview - This document presents a brief overview of the equipment available for video recording. Included are descriptions and photographs of our various camcorders, microphones, specialty devices, and more.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Canon FS300 Instruction Manual - This manual is for the IMC's FS300 camcorders. Very handy if you do not have the original avaiable.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Editing Movies Made with the IMC Canon FS300 Digital Camcorders on a PC or Macintosh - This document is a decision tree that helps you decide which software to use for editing the videos made with the IMC's Canon FS300 digital camcorders. Tracing the tree will guide you in finding the best options for your project.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Download Video from the Firefox Browser & Convert Video to Edit for Use in PowerPoint & Media Projects- Discover how to download Flash video from YouTube and other sources and convert it to an acceptable format for use in PowerPoint presentations.
Actobat (PDF) format.
iMove Camcorder Support - This is a link to a page on the Apple Web site that may help answer many of your iMovie and camcorder questions. Apple says, "iMovie '09 is designed to work with a wide range of digital video devices and formats, including tape-based and the
tapeless camcorders that record to flash memory, a hard disk drive, or DVD media. The following information is pro
your general reference."
Link to Apple iMovie Camcorder Support page
Make an auto-Play DVD with iDVD ‘09 - Use this handout with or without iMovie if your DVD is to have no chapters/scene selections and if the DVD is to play immediately.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Make a DVD with Scene Selections &/or an Opening theme - When your iMovie project is saved and ready to be exported, use iDVD to create a DVD. Use this handout if you have scene selections or chapters and/or you wish to add an opening theme (much like movies you purchase/rent).
Acrobat (PDF) format.
iMovie '09 Importing Movies from Your Camcorder or a VCR - discover how to import movies into iMovie for editing and, optionally, turning them into DVDs.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
HandBrake: Easy DVD-to-MPEG-4 - Discover how to “rip” a DVD or convert a video file to an MPEG-4 video file. You can then import this file for use in other programs such as iMovie, Final Cut, Sony Vegas Movie Studio or put directly on your iPod.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Capture a screenshot or record streaming video with Snapz Pro - Learn how to use Snapz Pro to capture screen shots and record streaming video on your Mackintosh.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Create a DVD with DVD Flick - Create a DVD that plays in a standard DVD player from WMV, AVI, or QuickTime files. Use DVD Flick, an open source program.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Sony Vegas Movie Studio: Importing Audio, Video & Images – Learn how to import media files and capture video from a camcorder or VCR into this video editing application.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Trimming a Clip with Sony Vegas - Trim a video clip before adding it to the timeline of your project.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Making copies of a DVD or CD on a Mac - This guide assumes that the contents are not encrypted—the DVD or CD contents are not copyright protected or commercially produced.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Using iMovie ’09 and QuickTime Pro to make a WMV file and burn to a CD-R - Discover how to use iMovie ’09 and QuickTime Pro to create a Windows media video file to play on Windows Media Player. Burning the file to CD with Toast Titanium is included.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Recording Directly from a Camcorder to VHS tape, No Editing Required - Learn how to connect a camcorder to a typical VHS machine so you can put your videos on tape.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Adding Video to PowerPoint - Describes how to add video clips to PowerPoint to make dynamic presentations.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Capturing A Still Image from Video with MediaPlayer Classic - Learn how to use the free program MediaPlayer Classic to capture a single frame from a video to make a still image.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Creating & Using Image files in iMovie ’09 Learn how to capture a single frame from a video clip and turn it into a still image for use in an iMovie project or for use in another application. Learn how to add image files to your video project and edit them. Discover how to use images for a slide show that you may apply narration or audio clips.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Converting Video to Flash for the Web with Adobe Media Encoder - Learn how to convert video files to Flash video for use on the Web.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Working with Windows Live Movie Maker - Learn how to use the latest in a long line of Move Maker programs. This is the most advanced version yet. Includes custom editing and the AutoMovie feature. An excellent choice for movies, slideshows, and combinations of both.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Make A Jewel Case Insert - This Word document allows you to fill in the blanks to make a jewel case cover insert for your CDs.
Word format.
PowerPoint
Capture a screenshot or record streaming video with Snapz Pro on a Macintosh - Discover how to use Snapz on the Macintosh to capture streaming video or make a screenshot.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Packaging PowerPoint Presentations for use Offsite: A must when inserting special fonts, audio and video files - Learn how to package your presentation to go "on the road."
Acrobat (PDF) format.
How to Insert Video into a PowerPoint Presentation: A Flash Video - See a short movie that demonstrates how to insert a video clip into a PowerPoint presentation. Flash Video here.
How to Use the Write On Slide Feature in PowerPoint - See a short movie on how to use the little-known write on a slide feature during a PowerPoint presentation. Flash Video here.
Photo Story 3
Working with Sound in Photo Story 3: Learn how to insert and manage sound elements in Microsoft's free Photo Story 3. Add narration and music to your slide shows.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Using Photo Story 3 to Create an Audio Slideshow - Discover how to make a slide show that plays with Windows Media Play which will include music and narration.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
Accessing your S Drive in the IMC with FileZilla, Secure File Transfer Protocol client - Details about how to place files on your student S drive from the IMC for PC and Mac users.
Acrobat (PDF) format.
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