--- Forwarded Message from "Jo:rg Waltje" <[log in to unmask]> --- >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 10:58:29 -0400 >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >From: "Jo:rg Waltje" <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: #6296 Lab User Orientations ------------------ Hi Rachida: We made our own intro-tape/mpeg-clip. The first version was rather crude, shot with a handheld cam by our lab-assistants, but it contained the essence about using the audio lab, how to punch in (for time), etc. I then had a student produce a nicer version using Avid Cinema, some background music, voiceover. He was in telecommunications, and he never quite finished the job, I would have loved to have a complete lab tour. In any case, I used the Quicktime file made with Avid Cinema to convert it into an .mpeg via Cleaner 5, which now sits on our video server and gives a quick intro whenever people need it. If you do not have a server, it could be on the harddrive. I wanted to attach the clip for your information, but it is 25 MB, and it would probably kill your mailbox. I can send it to you via ftp if you give me an address. It is not "professional" but of decent quality and very functional, and it did not cost $ 25,000. Find a student who is interested in video, you can get editing software for cheap, use Apple's iMovie or a variety of other programs for free, and Cleaner costs $ 299 in the educational version. Voila, there you are! You only have to find somone who is willing to spend a few hours on shooting and editing the clip. Hope that helps. Regards, Jörg Waltje --------------------- Dr. Jorg Waltje Director LRC Ohio University Gordy Hall 17 D Athens, Ohio 45701 (USA) Ph: (740) 593-2748 Fax: (740) 593-0729 ---------------------