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Canon 5D

Full-Frame SLR Training Resources

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On September 27, 2016

In Featured, Tutorials

In order to have access to The Media Center’s 5d and 6d full-frame SLR cameras, one must pass a technical quiz. This quiz covers the basic technique that you would learn in an introductory photography class. If you are self taught, you can reference the articles below.

In order to pass the quiz you must get all the questions correct. It is “open book” and you can research answers that you initially get wrong.

You must take the quiz at The Media Center during business hours (M-F 8-5) . Either Josh, Brenda or Julie will grade the quiz and give instant feedback.

The following topics will be included:

f-stop

shutter speed

ISO

focal length

setting the video settings

 

If you would like to schedule an appointment to speak about your projects or get some technical advice you can also reach out to Julie to addresses your ideas/ concerns: savagelj@dickinson.edu

 

Here are some readings to help you succeed passing the quiz

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This article outlines the components of shooting manually in a very basic way.

 

How to Use Manual Mode to Make Artistic Choices for Your Photography

 

This article gives a bit more technical information about the same concepts:

 

Camera Exposure: Aperture, ISO & Shutter Speed

 

This article outlines the basic concepts of focal length:

 

4 Things You Should Know About Focal Length and Composition

 

Understanding video settings:

 

 

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This series of video lectures gives an extremely in depth look at the technical aspects of digital photography (not necessary for the quiz):

 

GOOD LUCK!

Snapz window

Creating clips using Snapz, VLC, and QuckTime

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On October 30, 2015

In Featured, Software, Tutorials, Video

Snapz is an application for capturing video from the screen while also capturing the audio from the computer.  It can be found on the Mac side of the computers in the Media Center. DISCLAIMER! This should only be used for the use of making short clips in which to make commentary directly related to your course work.  This same method can be used to pull clips from YouTube by omitting step 1.

  1. After, inserting the DVD you will need to quit the DVD player application, then search for the VLC app.  From the File menu choose Open Disc…  Click the Open Button.
    On Mac, after inserting the disc you’ll need to quit the DVD Player application.
    Open VLC, using the Spotlight search is the quickest method
    From the File Menu choose Open Disc…
    Click the Open Button
  2. Locate the scene you want to use and pause the video.  Make sure to leave a buffer zone before the section you want it can be trimmed down later.  Search for the Snapz app.  Note: after opening Snapz the first time it can be activated in the future by pressing command + shift + 5.
    Open Snapz, using the Spotlight search is the quickest method
    Snapz window, activate by using command + shift + 5
  3. Choose Movie… Change the frame rate from 15 to 29. Uncheck cursor visible. Use the cross hairs tool to draw a selection around the video.
    Snapz movie options
    Change framerate to 29 and uncheck cursor visible.
    Use the cross hairs tool to select the section of the screen with the video.
  4. Press return on the keyboard to start recording, then press play on VLC.  When you’ve got the portion you want press command + shift + 5 to stop the recording. Click the Save Now button. If you made a mistake you can also use the Move to Trash button and start over.
    Press Play on VLC
    Click the Save Now button to proceed or the Move to Trash button if you made a mistake
  5. The video will open in QuickTime Player when it finishes processing. From the Edit menu select Trim. Use the yellow handle bars on each side to trim off the ends and select just the section you want. Then Click the Trim button. When you are done close the window and QuickTime will prompt you to save. Name it, select where to save and click Save.
    Select Trim… from the Edit menu
    Use the handle bars on the left and right to select just the portion a video desired.
    Name your video, select Where to save, and click the Save menu.
Video Menu, Snapshot

Create Film Stills using VLC

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On October 8, 2015

In Featured, Tutorials

VLC is a free video player that anyone can download. http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ It is also installed on most computers on campus.

If the computer you are using doesn’t have a DVD drive, one can be borrowed from the media center.

  1. On a Mac after, inserting the DVD you will need to quit the DVD player application, then search for the VLC app. From the File menu choose Open Disc…  Click the Open Button.
    In Windows, choose VLC to open the disc when prompted.
    On Mac, after inserting the disc you’ll need to quit the DVD Player application.
    Open VLC, using the Spotlight search is the quickest method
    From the File Menu choose Open Disc…
    Click the Open Button
    In Windows, choose VLC to open the disc when prompted.
  2. Locate the scene you want to use and pause the video. Under the video menu select snapshot.
    From the Video menu choose snapshot
    From the Video menu choose Take snapshot
  3. Locate the file in your pictures folder.

 

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Authorizing Plugins in Audacity

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On October 6, 2015

In Software, Tutorials

Click the link below to find out how to authorize plugins in Audacity! This is especially helpful for exporting your Audacity project as an MP3.

AudacityPlugins

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How to Scan From the Media Center Printer

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On September 16, 2015

In Featured, News & Events, Tutorials

Click the link below for a tutorial on how to scan from our printer!

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Sound tips to improve your films

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On March 25, 2014

In Audio, Techniques, Things We Like

A great video on how to improve sound your films from Anders Øvergaard (Andyax)

 

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Video Shooting Basics

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On January 13, 2014

In Techniques, Things We Like, Tutorials, Video

This odd and slightly annoying video hits most of the common missteps of first type videographers.

http://vimeo.com/videoschool/lesson/24/video-101-shooting-basics

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Easy light setup to improve your films

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On September 30, 2013

In Lighting, Things We Like

This guy has many great how to videos, but this is one that many students ask about quite often.

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Photography Tips

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On March 25, 2013

In Tutorials

Hey Friends,

I recently found this really great video on how to take good photos. It offers advice to new and aspiring photographers, but also to people who simply want their families and friends to love them more because of the good facebook profile pictures they take. Check it out:

If you are inspired by the video but you don’t have a camera, you can come borrow one from the Media Center. We have pretty awesome cameras.

Also, if you are interested in photography, join the Photography Club on campus. We meet every other Thursday in the Alden Room (basement of the library) to look at and discuss our photos. It is a very relaxed and supportive community, so even if you have no photography skills, we will treat you with acceptance and respect. If you are interested, join next Thursday at 7.

K, see ya!

Noorjahan

Blogs Homepage

Dickinson Blogs FAQ

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On February 28, 2013

In Software, Software, Tutorials, Web

Logging in

Login here: http://blogs.dickinson.edu/wp-login.php

I forgot my password

 Follow the “I lost my password” link on the login page.  Fill in your email address and follow the instructions that are sent to your email.

Creating a post

How to create posts and best practices: http://codex.wordpress.org/Writing_Posts

The difference between posts and pages

Posts:

    • Posts are entries listed in reverse chronological order on the blog home page or on the posts page if you have set one in Settings→ Reading. If you have created any sticky posts, those will appear before the other posts. Posts can be found in the Archives, Categories, Recent Posts, and other widgets. Posts are also displayed in the RSS feed of the blog. You can control how many posts are displayed at a time in the Reading Settings.

Pages:

    • Pages are static and are not listed by date. Pages do not use tags or categories. An About page is the classic example. Pages can be displayed in the sidebar using the Pages widget, and some themes display pages in tabs at the top of the blog. If you have 50 pages and you use the Pages widget, then all pages will be listed all the time.

Adding users

To add a user to your blog go to Dashboard > Users > Add New

If a user has already been added to a blog on the Dickinson blogs add them as an existing user

Roles:

    • Subscriber – Can only manage their profile
    • Contributor – Can write and manage their posts but not publish them
    • Author – Can create, edit and delete their own posts
    • Editor – Can create, edit and delete any posts or pages
    • Administrator – Can access to all the administration features

Adding new themes

Some themes are already available to find them go to Dashboard > Themes

Additional themes can be found here: http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/

If you would like a new theme added please contact the media center.

Adding new plugins

Some plugins are already available to find them go to Dashboard > Plugins

Additional plugins can be found here: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/

If you would like a new plugin added please contact the media center.

Web accessibility guidelines

Add descriptions to your images in the alternative text field.

When linking to content, describe the content page that you are linking to instead of using the raw url.

More information can be found here: https://www.w3.org/TR/WAI-WEBCONTENT/

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