Comments on: Mojo kits for multimedia storytelling class http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2007/12/19/mojo-kits-for-multimedia-storytelling-class/ a group discussion about the future of student media Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:26:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Bryan Murley http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2007/12/19/mojo-kits-for-multimedia-storytelling-class/#comment-152903 Bryan Murley Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:42:22 +0000 http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2007/12/19/mojo-kits-for-multimedia-storytelling-class/#comment-152903 Brendan, There are no better video cameras within at least $250 that have headphone jacks (most don't even have mic inputs). As well, we're going to work with audio only at one point, and also introduce Soundslides. Neither require the use of a video camera. In a more advanced course, they will be given the chance to work with higher quality cameras and spend more time on the whole process. Brendan,

There are no better video cameras within at least $250 that have headphone jacks (most don’t even have mic inputs). As well, we’re going to work with audio only at one point, and also introduce Soundslides. Neither require the use of a video camera.

In a more advanced course, they will be given the chance to work with higher quality cameras and spend more time on the whole process.

]]> By: Brendan http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2007/12/19/mojo-kits-for-multimedia-storytelling-class/#comment-152872 Brendan Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:57:05 +0000 http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2007/12/19/mojo-kits-for-multimedia-storytelling-class/#comment-152872 What if you kill the audio recorder? When you're on a budget, I think you can cut an audio recorder and instead try to focus getting a better video camera with mic and earphone inputs. Encouraging students to shoot video without both those tools develops bad habits. With an earphone jack, the video camera could also be used for capturing audio. What if you kill the audio recorder? When you’re on a budget, I think you can cut an audio recorder and instead try to focus getting a better video camera with mic and earphone inputs. Encouraging students to shoot video without both those tools develops bad habits. With an earphone jack, the video camera could also be used for capturing audio.

]]> By: Mark Hamilton http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2007/12/19/mojo-kits-for-multimedia-storytelling-class/#comment-152441 Mark Hamilton Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:27:33 +0000 http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2007/12/19/mojo-kits-for-multimedia-storytelling-class/#comment-152441 Re: the iTalks and iPods. I have several students who use them and the sound quality is great. The problem is the same one you get with any handheld and inexperienced users: handling noise. The noise isn't as bad with the iPod as it is with some other units I've tried, but it's an issue. Re: the iTalks and iPods. I have several students who use them and the sound quality is great. The problem is the same one you get with any handheld and inexperienced users: handling noise. The noise isn’t as bad with the iPod as it is with some other units I’ve tried, but it’s an issue.

]]> By: Bryan http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2007/12/19/mojo-kits-for-multimedia-storytelling-class/#comment-152345 Bryan Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:52:21 +0000 http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2007/12/19/mojo-kits-for-multimedia-storytelling-class/#comment-152345 Brady, Great question. The video and audio will be stored on student server space while it's in production. We will probably have to end up getting some more storage space on our department server eventually (I'll need to check with our IT guy about that). I know some departments require students in video classes to purchase their own firewire hard drives. That may be something we need to consider down the road, but not yet. If it's put up on the web, it'll most likely be done through a service like Blip.tv or similar. If it's published eventually by the student newspaper, then they'd put it up on the College Publisher servers, most likely. Brady,

Great question. The video and audio will be stored on student server space while it’s in production. We will probably have to end up getting some more storage space on our department server eventually (I’ll need to check with our IT guy about that). I know some departments require students in video classes to purchase their own firewire hard drives. That may be something we need to consider down the road, but not yet.

If it’s put up on the web, it’ll most likely be done through a service like Blip.tv or similar. If it’s published eventually by the student newspaper, then they’d put it up on the College Publisher servers, most likely.

]]> By: Brady http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2007/12/19/mojo-kits-for-multimedia-storytelling-class/#comment-152341 Brady Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:36:02 +0000 http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2007/12/19/mojo-kits-for-multimedia-storytelling-class/#comment-152341 What I meant is that this is the #1 option (in my opinion) for students setting up their own 'kit.' Obviously, any journalism department requesting monies for iPods will raise some eyebrows. Sorry if that came off unclear! As long as we're on the subject of multimedia, what about a server? Doesn't all this video and audio eat up TONS of space and need to be streamed from somewhere if it's being published online? I'm curious about how you're planning on handling all those gigabytes. What I meant is that this is the #1 option (in my opinion) for students setting up their own ‘kit.’ Obviously, any journalism department requesting monies for iPods will raise some eyebrows. Sorry if that came off unclear!

As long as we’re on the subject of multimedia, what about a server? Doesn’t all this video and audio eat up TONS of space and need to be streamed from somewhere if it’s being published online? I’m curious about how you’re planning on handling all those gigabytes.

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