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Student Multimedia Lab (SML)

Helpful Hints for Using SML Equipment

  • NEVER FORCE ANYTHING: If something you are attempting to do requires any amount of excessive force, STOP and review your methods.

  • NEVER OVER TIGHTEN: The use of excessive force may cause the stripping of threads and the damage of equipment.

  • NEVER LEAVE EQUIPMENT UNATTENDED: Camera and other video equipment are prime targets for theft.

  • NEVER LEAVE EQUIPMENT EXPOSED TO ANY HEAT SOURCE: Do not leave the equipment in the trunk of a car. Since heat will damage the equipment and ruin your videotapes, remember to remove the videotape from the camera before transporting the equipment to another location.

  • NEVER TAKE STUDENT MEDIA LAB REMOTE EQUIP-MENT TO THE BEACH OR NEAR SHORELINES: Sand and salt air/spray can clog or damage the sensitive equipment.

  • NEVER USE THE EQUIPMENT IN "RISKY" ENVIRON-MENTS: "Risky" locations are defined as, but not limited to any time of airborne devices or locations including, skateboards, motorcycles, roller blades, etc.,and "remote" areas which require transport of equipment over rough terrain. Final determination of "risky" environments shall be at the sole discretion of the Media Lab Monitor.

  • NEVER TOUCH OR ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE LENS ON SML CAMERAS: There is a high probability of scratching and permanently damaging the lens without the proper cleaning materials. The Lab Staff will clean the lens for you.

  • NEVER AIM THE CAMERA'S VIEWFINDER DIRECTLY AT A STRONG LIGHT SOURCE: These sources include the sun, the reflection from the sun off an object, a strong lamp, or other lighting element(s).

RESOURCE LINKS

BASIC VIDEO EDITING 

Windows Movie Maker:

http://www.atomiclearning.com/moviemaker2

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/default.mspx

http://www.saskschools.ca/resources/techref/moviemaker/movie.html

Apple iMovie:

http://www.atomiclearning.com/imovie2x.shtml

http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/technology/tutorials/graphics/imovie/1create.html


GRAPHICS

Adobe Photoshop:

http://www.photoshopsupport.com/index.html

http://www.tutorialized.com

Adobe InDesign:

http://desktoppub.about.com/od/indesign/Adobe_InDesign_Tutorials_and_Training.htm

Adobe Illustrator:

http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/illustrator/Adobe_Illustrator_User_Resources.htm

http://www.tutorialized.com

APPLE

http://www.apple.com/

http://www.apple.com/support/


MICROSOFT WINDOWS

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/default.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/default.mspx

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/default.mspx

MICROSOFT OFFICE  

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/FX100485361033.aspx?pid=CL100605171033


 FALL and SPRING SEMESTER HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monday - Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Contacts:

Michael Raso,
Computer Lab Technican II
(210) 733-2504, mraso@mail.accd.edu

Barbara Knotts,
Professor and Chair of Media Services
(210) 733-2118, bknotts@mail.accd.edu

Copyright 2007 San Antonio College - Updated on: 10/6/08 .
Email questions/comments concerning website to mraso@mail.accd.edu.
San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212-4299 Phone: 210/733-2000, Technology Hotline: 733-2169
One of the Alamo Community Colleges. The Alamo Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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