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Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention

1. s parent or legal guardian for these purposes 1 to document my child s learning development and how your child participates in everyday routines and activities and 2 to be used by The Name of Program for the purposes of professional development public awareness and or project reporting in printed or electronic form including video film radio television website newspapers magazines and other media and in any form understand that all rights title and interest in these video photographic and audio recordings belong exclusively to The Name of Program which reserves the right to edit the images The employees officers staff and providers of The Name of Program are hereby released from any legal responsibility or liability for disclosure of the above information to the extent indicated and authorized herein In the event consideration is paid or received for use of the recordings shall in no way be entitled to any part of such consideration understand that if so request the The Name of Program will provide me with a copy of the recordings made understand that this consent is voluntary and it may be revoked in writing at any time but the revocation does not negate an action that has occurred after the consent was given and before the consent was revoked acknowledge that fully understand the contents of this consent and am under no disability duress or undue influence at the time of the signing of
2. HIPAA regulations For more information visit http www hhs gov ocr privac Two thoughts on how long should video files need to be maintained by educational agencies 1 According to FERPA 99 10 e the educational agency or institution or SEA or its component shall not destroy any education records if there is an outstanding request to inspect and review the records under this section http www ecfr gov cgi bin text idx SID 25d40e6f3db54bf8154be4f574812b0d amp node 34 1 1 1 1 33 2 134 1 amp rgn div8 Some experts recommend maintaining the child s educational record for five years after the child leaves the program because programs may be audited up to five years after the child leaves the program Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 10 Note FERPA sections 99 30 and 99 31 provide guidance on consent Consent forms need to be customized for each organization and for the specific purposes for which the agency is requesting permission for using video Below is sample wording from a form that was used for the purpose of capturing video to be used for both direct service and public awareness professional development and or project reporting Video Audio Photo Consent voluntarily grant my permission to The Name of Program and its staff members and contractors to record video photographs and or audio recordings of me and of the child named below for whom am the child
3. activities and relationships ask families to video tape the child participating in typical family routines for an assessment that involves multiple providers have one assessor video the child without the presence of an intimidating number of unfamiliar people the video can then be used to gain the input of practitioners who did not attend the assessment session post the video on an online portfolio maintain video portfolios for children collect video clips of child skills at multiple points in time Progress monitoring Video can be a very useful tool for collecting and organizing observational information for ongoing authentic assessment In additional families report that they appreciate having the video documentation of their children s progress Family information collaborative planning informational support and joint problem solving Videos of children can be watched by families and practitioners together to plan intervention strategies and solve problems together Families report that watching videos with their early intervention team helps them feel like an equal member of the team Video shot at a home visit can be shared with family members who were not able to attend the visit Video can be shown at IFSP or IEP meetings to celebrate progress Strategies used at a preschool can be recorded and shared with families for use at home Video Modeling Video self modeling video peer modeling etc Team consultation Video can h
4. amp ID 12 O The W3C outline of web accessibility http www w3 org TR WCAG20 O Web Captioning Overview http webaim org techniques captions Section 508 Standards for Video and multimedia products 1194 24 c All training and informational video and multimedia productions which support the agency s mission regardless of format that contain speech or other audio information necessary for the comprehension of the content shall be open or closed captioned d All training and informational video and multimedia productions which support the agency s mission regardless of format that contain visual information necessary for the comprehension of the content shall be audio described e Display or presentation of alternate text presentation or audio descriptions shall be user selectable unless permanent The National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials at Cast Inc has an excellent video page that provides resources for making videos accessible and meaningful http aim cast org learn accessiblemedia video Video Captioning and Subtitling Resources Captioning Web http www captions org softlinks cfm NCAM cc_player http ncam wgbh org invent_build web_multimedia tools guidelines ccplayer Best practices in online captioning http joeclark org access captioning bpoc Captionate Flash vide capturing http buraks com captionate index html YouTube CC http www youtubecc com Automatic Captions in YouTu
5. and Early Intervention 2 23 15 37 children and families in a confidential manner You might wish to use devices that are password protected or in certain cases encrypted O You can burn video files to CDs or DVDs and share them with others There are a number of ways to archive store large files Consider which method will work best for you Shared servers External drives Cloud based storage Copy to one time use media Copy to re writable media Ooovoovo Electronic portfolios Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 38 O Accessibility and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 508 requires that when Federal agencies develop procure maintain or use electronic and information technology Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency Section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities who are members of the public seeking information or services from a Federal agency have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the public who are not individuals with disabilities unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency O Sec 508 Rehab Act of 1973 http www section508 gov index cfm amp FuseAction Content
6. and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 35 Apps for Transcoding and Compressing Digital Video Files There are many many free applications that transcode and compress video My favorite right now is MPEG Streamclip http www squared5 com It is a high quality and relatively easy way to to edit compress and transcode all within one application It works on both Macs and PCs and you can use it to perform basic editing functions such as trimming files and combining multiple clips and also transcode and compress your video files Watch the tutorial that produced that walks you through the basic steps in using it You can watch or download it from the Results Matter Video Library at www cde state co us resultsmatter RMVideoSeries UsingTechnology htm top FREE RESOURCE Apps for Compressing MPEG4 Video Files There are many small inexpensive digital video recorders available today The majority of these camcorders produce mpeg4 files and these files can be relatively large depending on the device and setting used one minute of mpeg4 can be between 25 150 MB We often need our files to be smaller for posting online for sharing with others and for storage This document reviews four free or low cost applications that can be used to compress video files Note This document is updated and reposted periodically at http exploringtech wordpress com MORE FREE APPLICATIONS For other information on free applications for play
7. consent form and get it approved by the administration legal department of your agency Consider producing an information sheet for families on the benefits and uses of video tape Remember that you may need to have these print materials translated for families who do not read English Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 20 go Basic tips for capturing quality video clips You don t need to worry about producing broadcast quality documentaries But a little quality will make your videos more useful Here are some general guidelines Learn how to operate your camcorder Refer to the User s Manual that came with you device or that can be found online to learn how to operate the basic functions including how to e charge and or change the batteries e turnit on and off e start and stop recording e zoom in and out and e connect the camcorder to a TV monitor and use it in VCR mode CL Learn how to use your camera s settings Some video recording devices have a menu that you can go to adjust the kind of video that you will shoot If you device has these settings learn how to use them Two examples e One such adjustment is referred to a frame size or resolution For example you can capture very large HD files or much smaller VGA files recommend that you avoid shooting the larger frame sizes although the quality is better the file sizes will be enormous and muc
8. help orient people to new things Provide a foundation for consultation and coaching Video is an excellent foundation for capturing and sharing rich information that can be used as a foundation for coaching and consultative relationships locally or over a distance Providers can capture and share video recordings of the application of skills and submit it for feedback Disseminate news and updates Video can be used as an engaging way to share information Public awareness Video can be an effective way to market events and activities Archive professional development activities Video can capture and preserve training sessions workshops classes and meetings so they can be viewed by those who could not attend or watched as refreshers Collect analyze and report data Video can be used to capture analyze and report program information Conducting research and evaluation Note that if video is to be used for research an IRB review will likely be necessary Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 6 Results Matter Video Library http www cde state co us resultsmatter RMVideoSeries htm This site includes more than 150 video clips related to early intervention early childhood special education and early care and education that you can watch online or download for use in professional development activities The clips are divided into several categories 1 Early Care and Educ
9. this document For a child Child s Name in Full Please Print Name of parent or legal guardian Please Print Address City State Zip Phone Parent Guardian Signature For an adult Name Please Print Address City State Zip Phone Signature Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 11 go Choosing a low cost handheld digital video recording device Keep in mind that there are many good choices in all price ranges the model that is best for you depends on what you ultimately want to do with the video and which features you want or need For instance if your primary purpose is to use video to enhance service delivery activities you should be able to purchase a relatively low cost camcorder 200 or so and will need only a few accessories e g SD card mini tripod padded case But if you need higher quality video or better audio you need to increase your budget and step up a notch or two or three DISCLAIMERS 1 Camcorder models come and go they are frequently updated or discontinued and new models pop up all the time Because of this cannot purchase and test all new models in my advice below note when have actually used the devices or if my recommendations are based on reviewing the manufacturer s specifications and consumer reviews 2 In order to make an actual recommendation for a camera would need to know about a number o
10. titles and stylistic transitions For Macs Apple offers iMovie which comes equipped on new Macs or can be purchased as a part of the iLife Suite of applications at http www apple com Video editing applications The table below lists examples of commonly used video editing applications Remember that you need an application that will handle the video file format that your camcorder produces Platform Free Low End Mid Range High End PC MPEG Streamclip QuickTime Pro Adobe Premier Adobe Premier Windows Live Movie Wondershare Video Elements Avid Media Maker part of Editor Composer Microsoft Vegas Movie Studio Vegas Pro Essentials Pinnacle Studio Lightworks Corel VideoStudio Avidemux Express Pro VSDC Free Video Cyberlink Editor PowerDirector 7 Video Edit Magic Express pro Mac MPEG Streamclip QuickTime Pro Final Cut Express Final Cut Pro iMovie comes Wondershare Video Adobe Premier Adobe Premier bundled with Macs Editor Elements Avid Media QTCoffee Composer Blender Kdenlive Jahshaka CineFX VideoLan Movie Creator VLC Project Page Avidemux Please note The table above lists just some examples of the editing applications that you might consider no endorsement is implied Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 32 So what editing program should you use If basic and free is what you want As you see in the table above there are lots of good vi
11. 2 3 the the video to video your computer gt the video anize and store the file video file go Edit compress your video Basic video editing Every editing program works differently so this section cannot review basic editing processes but it can help you decide what kind of video editing applications you want to try out In general for your work in early childhood you will almost definitely want to be able to do these three basic editing functions 1 Cutting unwanted footage from clips you might do this so you are sharing only the important footage 2 Joining multiple clips you might want to join multiple clips if there was an interruption during a video recording session or to join clips from different visits to show progress over time 3 Compressing your video you might do this to make the file smaller so it is easier to share it is very easy to compress a file by 75 or more This is very useful for long clips Other video editing functions that you might want to do include 4 Adding captions or titles 5 Adding transition effects between clips e g a cross dissolve 6 Adding an audio track e g background music 7 Converting video to other file formats Important Notes e Not all editing applications especially the free ones will enable you to do all of the functions that you want them to do e Be sure that you choose software that matches the kinds of video files that your c
12. In addition to a consent form it is often useful to offer parents an information sheet that describes the who why and what of videotaping and how videos might be used e Be sure to have your consent form approved by your program s administration and if applicable legal department e Provide information early on while building your relationship with the family to help families understand the uses and benefits of video don t wait until a visit in which you will want to video It is recommended that you have personal conversations with families about the uses of video rather than sending a form home with children to be signed During a conversation you can better explain the benefits of video and answer questions that families might have e Share with families the many potential benefits of using video for example Away to get perspectives and ideas from all team members A strategy to equalize the roles of family members and practitioners as they both become collaborative watchers and assessors Video allows the entire team including the family to look at the child together and encourages collaboration in developing individualized plans and solving problem Video shot at a home visit can be shown to other family members who did not attend the visit Documentation of their child s development and progress a copy of all videos should be offered to the family Tools for professional development and superv
13. It has a larger keypad and monitor It s not small enough to fit in your Wi Fi 16 GB than the iPod Touch but it s not as pocket bulky as the full sized iPads It is the second most inexpensive choice iPad mini3 399 It has a larger keypad and monitor It s not small enough to fit in your Wi Fi 16 GB than the iPod Touch but it s not as pocket bulky as the full sized iPads It is the second most inexpensive choice iPad Air 399 It has the largest keypad and Large heavy and bulky and is often Wi Fi 16 GB display which some people find not nimble enough for being used easier for typing and the larger flexibly indoors and out display is more convenient when The large size distracts children when looking at photos and videos with taking photos or videos others This is the most expensive device iPad Air 2 499 It has the largest keypad and Large heavy and bulky and is often Wi Fi 16 GB display which some people find not nimble enough for being used easier for typing and the larger display is more convenient when looking at photos and videos with others flexibly indoors and out The large size distracts children when taking photos or videos This is the most expensive device Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 18 My Recommendations Q For early education and child care staff to use to capture video and photos recommend the iPod To
14. PEG Video File is a common digital video format standardized by the Moving Picture Experts Group MPEG typically incorporates MPEG 1 or MPEG 2 audio and video compression often used for creating movies that are distributed on the Internet SWF Small Web Format pronounced Swiff is an animation created with Adobe Flash may contain text as well as both vector and raster graphics also may include interactive actions written in ActionScript plays in Web browsers that have the Flash plug in installed WMV Windows Media Video is a video file based on the Microsoft Advanced Systems Format ASF container format and compressed with Windows Media compression basically an ASF file that is encoded using the Windows Media Video WMV codec Windows Media audio files are saved with a WMA extension Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 was the last version of the Windows Media Player developed for Mac OS X however Mac users can use Flip4Mac WMV also known as Microsoft Windows Media Components for QuickTime to play WMV files Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 40 Read more e http www reelseo com basics web video file formats video containers ra fe 0 fm ct 3 j lt 2 D O lt au e http www masternewmedia org video internet television encodin conversion and encoding tools 20070411 htm e http en wikipedia org wiki Comparison_of contai
15. Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention Larry Edelman larry edelman ucdenver edu Note This resource guide accompanies a face to face workshop and is updated frequently 2015 Larry Edelman Suggested citation Edelman L 2015 Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention Denver Author Self published workshop handout Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 1 go Contents Introduction The skills that YOU need tO lEAMN ceesssececsssseeceeseeeececssaececseceeceeseneeceessaeeesesseeeeeesenaes Many ways to use digital video in early care and CAUCATION ccceceesssseeeeeeeeeeenseaeees Illustrations of the uses of video in early care ANd CAUCATION cccssseecessteeeeeeeetseeeeeees Obtaining Consent and Complying with Applicable Policy Assure that families understand and consent to the use Of video cece eeeeeeeeeceeeeee sees Compliance with local state and federal policy ccsscceessseceessseeeceeseeeeesssseeessseeeeens SainiPle CONSEME TOMI wena aits susncadseatinadscericaaiuertenausactacnedacvanaat dnnsdivestinatdee cuntiealunasseedtled Choosing Equipment Features TO COMSIG ON iy cacestaiaceuticeccassenncoee siepenmeubeatinasusenceesuredanuiedeaca ss nuccee sudetaeeroiaetaynel Other NSS OUNC C5 oie ass asceresdnereostactereansioanesdeeeneoend den ei
16. ach file name ends with the correct suffix for the kind of file produced by your camcorder e g mp4 e Donot use slashes to separate the sections of the file name Avoid using a lot of punctuation periods dashes and or underscores are okay e Fora variety of reasons some IT specialists feel that it is best not to have any spaces in the file names while others say it is fine Consult with your IT Department and follow their advice The example on the following page uses spaces e On the following page is a sample scheme for naming files that one program decided to use A significant advantage to this scheme is that it creates very readable file names that line up nicely in folders for easy referencing Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 28 What should be included in the file name Date the clip was shot Child s name or initials Content File type suffix Month day and year each in two digits separated by periods with no extra spaces followed by a dash or underscore followed by one extra space Example March 10 2015 03 10 15 Alternative Some educators prefer the year month date format so that the files stay consecutive throughout the school year March 10 2015 15 03 10 First name with the first letter capitalized followed the capitalized first letter of the last name followed by a space then a dash or under
17. al video Getting Ready to Use Digital Video Identify ways in which you want to use digital video Decide what equipment you need and purchase it Learn how to shoot good video Develop consent forms Obtain written informed consent The second set of skills represents the concrete tasks or work flow involved in producing and managing digital video files 1 2 3 4 6 Title rganize dit compress share the and store the video the video file the file optional video These skills may seem daunting but they are actually very manageable when applied with guidance time and practice This resource guide will provide a good deal of guidance but you will need to find a way to make the time and practice the new skills It will be worth it digital video has the unique power to transform how we capture understand reflect on and share our experiences the video to your computer Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 4 go The many ways to use digital video This section provides a brief overview of the many ways that digital video can be used to enhance service delivery as well as professional development technical assistance and dissemination activities Evaluation and assessment Service providers use digital video to document observations capture a child s behavior as the child participates in typical classroom or home routines
18. amcorder produces e g mp4 mov and your platform e g Mac or PC For instance Windows Movie Maker will edit certain kinds of PC friendly files but not others Likewise iMovie on macs will enable you to import and edit certain file types and not others For information on which file formats work with Windows Movie Maker http windows microsoft com en US windows vista Import video files pictures and audio into Windows Movie Maker For information on which file formats work with iMovie http support apple com kb HT2264 You can also convert the file format of certain files so that they can be used in editing programs refer to the Free Apps document for a list of apps that convert file types Some of my favorite free file conversion apps are MPEG Streamclip for Macs and PCs Format Factory for PCs only and Smart Convert for Macs only Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 31 Some camcorders come bundled with editing software either in the camera or software that you can install For example with the Panasonic HX DC1 you can trim and join clips in the camcorder See the manual For both PCs and Macs the 29 QuickTime Pro update from www apple com enables basic editing functions and lots of other tricks as well it can join clips trim away unwanted sections export into different file types but does not have the capacity to produce polished products with
19. ation In these videos teachers share stories and illustrate the ways in which they are using video in their work 2 Early Intervention These clips illustrate ways in which early interventionists are using video in their work Reflections During the Final Home Visit is a favorite 3 Clips for Practicing Observation Documentation and Assessment Skills Includes a wealth of clips of children participating in typical preschool routines and activities They are produced to be used in professional development activities 4 General Interest In this section you ll find an overview of What is Authentic Assessment 5 Using Technology for Authentic Assessment Includes clips illustrating how teachers are using digital video iPhones and iPods to document children s learning and progress There is also an illustration of sharing digital video with families in Aurelius Reading at Naptime and a tutorial Using MPEG Streamclip to Edit Video Files which shows how to use a free application to edit and compress digital video files 6 Practices Here and There The videos in this new section highlight practices used by programs participating in the Results Matter Video Project such as coaching dialogic reading and The Incredible Years 7 iPads In Early Childhood The videos in this new section illustrate a number of ways that iPads are being used in early care and education and early intervention settings Desired Results access Proj
20. aturally For example to capture good enough sound you might ask if it would be okay to turn down the volume of a television or radio while capturing video In another example if it wouldn t disrupt the authenticity of the routine or activity that you ll be capturing if you re sitting in a spot on the living room floor that doesn t allow you to place to tripod appropriately or Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 22 that means the camera will be shooting into the bright light of a window in the background you might ask if you and the family can sit elsewhere on the living room floor O Adjust for lighting You will get better results by being aware of the natural lighting and using it to your advantage e g avoiding shooting directly into a window or sunlight LJ Do what you can to capture adequate quality sound Audio is at least as important as the visuals and in some cases more important Low cost hand held devices are not great at capturing audio but if you do what you can to accommodate for the environment you should be able to capture good enough sound Here are some tips e Position the device as close to the subjects as possible while also enabling you to capture all of the action without leaving someone out of the shot e Place the recording device so that the subjects mouths are facing the camera e Place cameras away from loud adjacent sound so
21. be Demo http www youtube com watch v kTvHIDKLFqc amp feature player embedded Section 508 Compliant Video Player http www business gov about features 508 video player html cm_mmc GovDelivery 111809 _ weekly internal MovCaptioner http www synchrimedia com Magpie http webaim org techniques captions magpie version2 OoOCOUCD m O O Q Universal Subtitles http www universalsubtitles or Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 39 go Video file formats For internet streaming the top current top two formats are this can change at any time Flash Video and MP4 with H 264 as the video compression codec Although there are many wonderful resources on the web for learning about video file formats try searching for video file formats or extensions Filelnfo com The File Extensions Resource www fileinfo com is a particularly good resource You can easily look up information on file extensions for all kinds of files including text data image audio video web font etc Click on Video Files for descriptions of the various file formats compatibility with PCs Macs and Linux and programs that open files Although the site covers more than 100 video formats below are some of the most common AVI Audio Video Interleaved is a file format for storing and playing back movie clips with sound on Windows based PCs Avi is a video container or wrapper format
22. camcorder models come packaged with only a brief guide for getting started but a more in depth manual is available Some manufacturers put the manual in the camera others post it on the web search on the web for a comprehensive manual for your camcorder by using search terms such as manual for Panasonic HX DC1 e Search the web for questions such as How to edit MP4 video files e Search for demonstrations of your camcorder in YouTube e Search the manufacturer s support page e Have a team discussion Have your team brainstorm the various purposes for which you will use video Have team members share what they need to see in the videos if they were to review them to offer consultation Agree to a system for sharing the camcorder Develop policies and procedures around the team s use of video Invite parent representatives to offer their perspectives on your use of video e Learn and practice shooting skills Set aside time at a team meeting to take turns videotaping in the classroom or a simulated home visit Avoid just shooting still shots shoot movement team members can pretend they are kids or families Watch the practice videos that you take as a team and offer each other accolades and constructive feedback on video techniques Try shooting indoors and outdoors e Develop consistent if not uniform systems for naming files and storing files See suggestions in this guide e Develop materials for parents Create a
23. can Life Project http pewinternet org Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 42 go Computer hardware for editing digital video This checklist outlines basic advice for hardware that works well for using digital video Both PCs and Macs have their strengths and limitations and their advocates and detractors Use the platform that works best for you AND is acceptable to your agency or program s IT policies and resources Whichever you use choose the most recent DEPENDABLE version of the operating system not always the most recent and configure the computer with enough power for the applications that you intend to use and then some extra Please remember that operating systems are updated continually If you want to be able to edit video with power and speed to the extent that you can afford m O oO ODO DOD Maximize the available processing speed Maximize the internal storage capacity hard drive Maximize the available memory Be sure the computer has a CD ROM DVD drive for playing and burning Purchase high quality video and audio cards these are often an upgrade Most recent version of connectivity e g USB3 Firewire thunderbolt ports Purchase an external hard drive or two for storing archiving video files Please note While convenient because of their small size and affordability netbooks often do not have the capacity to do serious video editing Tab
24. created by Microsoft stores video data that may be encoded in a variety of codecs AVI files can be played by various video players but the player must support the codec used to encode the video data FLV Flash Video File is a video file exported by the Flash Video Exporter plug in included with Adobe Flash or other program with FLV file support consists of a short header interleaved audio video and metadata packets audio and video data is stored in a similar format used by standard Flash SWF files The FLV format is an open format that is also supported by non Adobe Macromedia programs FLV files may be exported from QuickTime Pro or other applications that can export to the QuickTime file format Macromedia was acquired by Adobe in 2005 so Macromedia Flash Player is now Adobe Flash Player MOV Apple QuickTime Movie is a common multimedia format often used for saving movies and other video files uses a proprietary compression algorithm developed by Apple Computer compatible with both Macintosh and Windows platforms MP4 MPEG 4 is a movie or video clip that uses MPEG 4 compression a standard developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group MPEG commonly used for sharing video files on the Internet The MPEG 4 video format uses separate compression for audio and video tracks video is compressed with MPEG 4 video encoding audio is compressed using AAC compression the same type of audio compression used in AAC files MPG M
25. deo editing applications that you can purchase from low cost under 100 to expensive 1000 or more But there are also some excellent free applications For early intervention and early care and education providers can recommend MPEG Streamclip http www squared5 com a free application that works on both Macs and PCs that you can use for a number of basic video editing functions trimming excess footage cutting and pasting and joining multiple files And once you are finished editing it can compress your clips so that they are smaller hence easier to share and then export the finished product to a variety of different file formats MPEG Streamclip does not enable you to insert titles or fancy transitions between scenes if you need those features you ll need to look at other applications But if you need editing functions of titling and transitions you ll need to look elsewhere Key tips for getting stated using MPEG Streamclip e Download MPEG Streamclip only from one site http www squared5 com e You need to have the free QuickTime Player www apple com installed on your computer in order for MPEG Streamclip to work e Once you install MPEG Streamclip plan to spend about 30 45 minutes completing a video tutorial that produced that walks you through the basic steps in using it You can watch this tutorial online or better yet download it and keep it on your computer for easy reference www cde state co us resultsmat
26. device that shoots in a variety of settings including SD 640 x 480 also referred to as VGA Video compression Find out what video format the camcorders record in and if that format suits your needs for your end product editing posting and playing Not all formats work equally well on PCs and Macs And not all formats can be imported into the video editing software that you like to use you may need to transcode file formats or choose a different editing application The most common formats lately include mp4 and mov and also newer file formats produced by mobile phones e g 3GP 3GPP MP 4 Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 12 Features to Consider in Low Cost Handheld Video Recorders Why these features might matter and what I recommend for early care and education and early intervention providers My recommendation If possible use a device that produces mp4 files Record in different file sizes Some camcorders have only one setting Other camcorders let you choose between two or more file sizes so you can choose the largest size for high end productions such as when your final product will be a HD DVD and smaller sizes for posting on the web emailing etc Being able to choose the file size is a very desirable feature For early childhood providers if there is only one setting be sure it shoots small file sizes My recommendation Us
27. e a camcorder that has multiple settings including 640 x 480 also referred to as VGA Battery Does the camcorder come with its own unique type of battery e g rechargeable li ion or can you use batteries that can be readily purchased anywhere Which do you prefer My recommendation refer rechargeable batteries Battery charging mechanism Tripod port If the batteries are rechargeable find out how to recharge them e g charging the battery with an external charger or by plugging the camcorder into your computer or a power outlet If you recharge by plugging the camcorder to a computer or power outlet you can t use the device while the battery is charging If the device uses a rechargeable battery you might want to buy a spare so that when your battery loses its charge you have another to replace it before you can get around to recharging My recommendation It is convenient to charge via an external charger and keeping a spare battery on hand This is an essential feature You need this port on the bottom of the camcorder so you can screw it into a tripod My recommendation be sure that your device has a tripod port or that it fits a device such as the iStabilizer that adds a tripod port to most mobile phones and iPods Zoom Zooming is very important so you can capture the action without being obtrusive All of the camcorders in this low cost class offer digital rather than optical zoom The higher
28. ect Video Library http www draccess org videoinitiative The more than 30 videos on this page illustrate several aspects of early care and education including assessment family support and inclusion Several of the videos illustrate the ways that teachers have been using digital video to enhance their practices and achieve better outcomes for young children and their families 1 General Interest These clips cover a range of topics that of interest to early childhood practitioners and family members 2 Tips on Using Video These clips illustrate ways in which early childhood practitioners are using digital video enhance their practices and achieve better outcomes for young children and their families Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 7 3 Practice Clips These clips were produced to be used to provide staff with opportunities to practice a variety of skills including observation documentation and assessment Child Outcomes Step by Step http www cde state co us resultsmatter RMVideoSeries_Generallnterest htm to http www draccess org videoinitiative http www fpg unc edu eco pages videos cfm The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning CSEFEL Videos http csefel vanderbilt edu resources videos html Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children TACSEI Pyramid Model Story Project http www challen
29. ective tool for sharing files with others who have an existing Dropbox account and use it ona regular basis but that it gets confusing for those who don t have an account and don t use it ona regular basis You can open a free account and also purchase additional space There are many alternate services including these popular ones o Hightail https www hightail com o SkyDrive http windows microsoft com en us skydrive download o Google Drive https accounts google com ServiceLogin o Box https app box com o SugarSync https www sugarsync com o iCloud https www icloud com o Amazon Cloud Drive http www amazon com gp feature html ie UTF8 amp docld 1000796931 o Huddle http www huddle com O Shared Server O Your program might have and use a File Transfer Protocol FTP that you can use to share files internally Some programs allow you to share files externally as well although this is not as common Check with your IT department to see if you have one and what you can do with it O Collaboration Site e g Wiggio Ning Edmodo O You can compress video files and email them Note recommend that you never email any file larger than 5 MB O You can copy files to re writable media such as SD cards thumb drives and portable external drives and share them with others If you use this strategy be sure to handle media that contains images of Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education
30. ed from a frame of video is not of high quality My recommendation Use a device that produces video and photos Manual lighting settings Also referred to as exposure controls Some camcorders enable you to switch the lighting settings so that you will get better results in different situations e g indoors outdoors etc while other camcorders use only one automatic setting that adjusts theoretically to various lighting conditions My recommendation In the low cost market these features are not all that high quality so if they don t have these settings it shouldn t be a deal breaker Display monitor size This is the size of the viewer My recommendation Be sure that the monitor is large enough for you to be able to compose and record the shot comfortably Does the display monitor swivel This indicates whether or not the display can be rotated in various directions so that the videographer can shoot from different angles or so that a person being shot can monitor themselves This is a very important feature if you will be included in the action By using this feature you can easily see if you are capturing what you want to capture Without it it s hit or miss A swivel display is a very desirable feature One disadvantage is that such a feature makes some devices large enough that they don t fit in the pocket of a pair of pants My recommendation If you can find a suitable device with a swivel display
31. elp families teachers early intervention practitioners and other providers benefit from the expertise perspectives and ideas of other team members Video allows other team members to see the child in real time in the context of everyday routines activities and relationships so practitioners have enough information to offer input Self reflection Some providers video their interactions with children and families and watch them later to better understand their strengths and areas for improvement Supervision reflective supervision Videos can be powerful tools that enhance reflective supervision and peer to peer support Program Assessment Evaluation Video can be used to document monitor and assess early care and education settings and practices Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 5 Illustrate practices Video can be used to clearly illustrate exemplary strategies Tell a story Video and perhaps photos as well can help tell a story about an aspect of a provider s or family s experiences that has a useful message for other providers or families Digital storytelling is a personal story that is illustrated by video photo and other digital media Present tutorials Video can provide instruction in how to do things e g use online systems strategies for working with children Provide orientation to web sites meetings jobs processes Video can be used to
32. f particular circumstances which would influence what would recommend for you For example in order to make a useful recommendation need to clearly understand the environments in which you will be shooting the experience and skill levels of the people who will be using the equipment and your end uses for the video 3 This document reflects my thinking this week it is likely to change next week as I learn which devices become available and which are discontinued The following table lists features that you should consider when purchasing a low cost 200 give or take handheld digital video recorder Camcorder models come and go they are frequently updated or discontinued and new models pop up all the time Because of this it is not possible to offer recommendations that will last for an appreciable time However in the list below do recommend which features prefer for early care and education and early intervention providers Features to Consider in Low Why these features might matter and what recommend for early care Cost Handheld and education and early intervention providers Video Recorders Format For most uses in early childhood small file sizes are desirable so the ability to shoot in SD standard definition is more desirable than in HD high definition HD has a better image but also much larger file sizes Some camcorders allow you to shoot either format this is a very desirable feature My recommendation Use a
33. gingbehavior org do pyramid_model pyramid_model_story_project html SpecialQuest Multimedia Training Library http 76 249 171 46 specialquest trainingmaterials searchvideos lasso Head Start Center for Inclusion Videos http depts washington edu hscenter videos Washington Sensory Disabilities Services Video Topics http www wsdsonline org deafblind space Center for Early Literacy Learning CELL Videos http www earlyliteracylearning org ta_pract_videos1 php Autism Speaks ASD Video Glossary http www autismspeaks org video glossary php Reading Rockets Videos and Podcasts http www readingrockets org podcasts Videatives http www videotives com Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 8 go Consent and Applicable Policy ALWAYS obtain the family s written consent before capturing video still images or sound e Always use a consent form and obtain informed written consent Assure parents that video will only be used for the specific purposes outlined in your consent form e Be sure that your consent form is explicit about the ways that the video may be used For example video might be used in e Service delivery e g for assessment family education consultation coaching supervision e Professional development materials e Public awareness e Project program reporting e Research for this you will need an IRB approved consent form and process e
34. h more difficult for you to manage and share recommend that if given choices between one VGA setting and a number of HD settings choose either the VGA setting or the smallest of the HD settings suggest that you experiment by capturing exactly one minute of footage in a couple of the settings and then copy the clips to your computer Compare the file sizes and the quality Use the smallest file that also is good enough e g the viewer can clearly see and hear what s happening MB per minute Although the built in camera does not enable you to lower the frame size there are a number of low costs or free apps that enable you to do this e g Blux Movie amp Tips for Apple Device Users Apple devices produce relatively large video files about 75 e f your device enables you to adjust the sensitivity of the microphone you might want to experiment with boosting it some Again experiment shoot a few clips at various levels copy them to your computer compare the results and choose the level that you feel is best e Some devices have settings for effects such as shooting in black and white sepia etc recommend that you do not use any effects O ALWAYS capture video horizontally and ALWAYS means ALWAYS Trust me on this If you re not convinced watch http youtu be Bt9zSfinwFA vertically ALWAYS capture video holding your device horizontally with the home button to g Tips for Apple Device Users Apple devices al
35. hannel 640 to 664 MHz 349 95 I have not used this one http www bhphotovideo com c product 1012672 REG polsen_ulw_96 camera_mount_uhf_wireless html For under 500 e Canon VIXIA HF R500 Full HD Camcorder Black 199 I have not used this one http www bhphotovideo com c product 1023206 REG canon_vixia_hf_r500_full html e Audio Technica PRO 88W 830 Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier Pro 88W VHF Wireless System 149 I have not used this one http www bhphotovideo com c search N 10068061 amp InitialSearch yes amp sts pi e In addition to the camera and mic you ll need o aGOOD tripod and perhaps a monopod o atleast 2 class 10 SD cards recommend 32 or 64 GB o Camera bag o Atleast two 3 would be better extra batteries Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 16 e The Canon is not highly regarded in low light situations e For wireless mics UHF is better than VHF e reference these products at B amp H rather than Amazon or other online retailers because you can actually talk with a live person on the phone and get even reduced rates going with either their educational or government divisions ask me about this The following web sites offer reviews and guides for purchasing camcorders based on class of equipment and cost http reviews cnet com camcorder buying guide http www camcorderinfo com http www videomaker com grid camcorders And don t f
36. he file smaller Here are two reasons why you might want to make a file smaller 1 You want to keep the size of your video files smaller so that you don t take up as much data storage space or a computer or external drive 2 You want to make a video file smaller because it is easier to transmit via shared storage applications posting downloading streaming etc Like transcoding compression is often a lossy process and will result in a file where the video and audio may be of lower quality than the original clip The question is whether the compressed clip s quality is good enough for your purposes And with care it can be To summarize You might transcode a clip so that you can use it in your favorite editing program or to reduce its size You might compress a clip to reduce its size for more convenient storage or distribution It is important to note that quality is relative A professional filmmaker wants to capture and share the bet video and audio possible But the best quality also means the largest file sizes and brings problems for storing and sharing clips So for our purposes we don t want to produce the BEST quality video clips because we will likely have problems storing and sharing our video files Rather we want to produce video clips that are GOOD ENOUGH for our purposes And transcoding and compressing can help us balance having good enough quality with small file sizes Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care
37. hone usually a wireless lavaliere and or 2 a shotgun microphone and camera mount e In addition to the camera you ll need Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 15 o atripod o atleast 1 class 10 SD card recommend 32 or 64 GB o Camera bag and o Atleast one extra battery and for cameras in which the batteries get charged in the camera an extra battery charger When producing video to be used for research or professional development audio is at least as important as the video image and in many cases it is more important For these purposes recommend that you use a camera with an input for an external microphone and you need to purchase an external microphone For more than 1 000 e useaJVC HM 150U Video Camera which love but is no longer available Although I have not used it the JVC GY HM70U HD looks GREAT 1 095 http www bhphotovideo com c product 943263 REG jvc hm70u hm70_hd_camcorder html e Sennheiser wireless microphone system I ve used this one and love it 729 95 http www bhphotovideo com c product 618738 REG Sennheiser EW 100 ENG G3 B Evolution G3 100 Series html For over 500 e Panasonic HC V750 Full HD Camcorder 547 00 I have not used this one http www bhphotovideo com c search Ntt Panasonic V750 amp N 0 amp InitialSearch yes amp sts ma amp Top Nav Search e Polsen ULW 96 Camera Mountable UHF Wireless System 96 C
38. ing encoding transcoding posting shipping etc download my handout of free apps Free Applications Hundreds of Apps with Potential to Enhance Professional Development Technical Assistance and Dissemination Activities and Results can be download from the Free Apps page of my blog at http exploringtech wordpress com free applications Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 36 2 copy Title Organize dit compress the video to the and store the video your computer video file the file optional go Ways to share and store digital video files NOTE Be sure to choose methods match your needs for security and are compliant with relevant regulations Consider which method will work best for you O Cloud Based File Sharing Storage and Backup Platforms In particular use Hightail https www hightail com formerly known as YouSendlt Using a free account you can send files as large as 50 MB use the Pro plan which for a very affordable yearly fee enables me to send and receive files as large as 2 GB and to be able to store as much as 5 GB worth of files Highly recommended There are many alternate applications Dropbox http www dropbox com is a file synchronization backup service that enables you to backup copies and files access them on practically all of your devices and selectively share files with others have found that Dropbox is an eff
39. ision to help develop highly skilled providers Note In addition to obtaining parents written consent for their children and themselves obtain written consent for all others everyone who will appear in your videos including staff members volunteers etc Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 9 In general all policies and practices related to the use of video photographic and audio recordings need to be reviewed and approved by your agency s administration and or legal representation to be sure that they are compliant with m u u u Policies of your program and agency State and regulations Requirements of funders Practitioners who work in educational agencies or institutions or early childhood education programs need to comply with the regulations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act FERPA According to FERPA information recorded in any way including but not limited to handwriting print computer media video or audio tape film microfilm and microfiche may be considered part of a child s educational record For more information visit http www ecfr gov cgi bin text idx SID 25d40e6f3db54bf8154be4f574812b0d amp tpl ecfrbrowse Title34 34cfr99_main_02 tpl Providers that are part of health systems will need to be sure that their consent form policies and practices are compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
40. lets are increasingly developing the capacity to shoot edit and share video files Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 43 go Other kinds of video to explore Skype http www skype com ooVoo http www oovoo com Google Hangouts http www google com learnmore hangouts iChat mac http www apple com macosx what is macosx ichat html AIM http www aim com SightSpeed Logitech http www sightspeed com O Screenr http screenr com CamStudio http camstudio org Screencast o matic http www screencast o matic com Jing http www jingproject com Oudaauadan Qua 0 Directory of Screen Capture Screencasting and Software Demo Tools http c4lpt co uk Directory Tools capture html Make movies online O Animoto http animoto com Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 44
41. lix com e Flixmaster http www flixmaster com e YouTube Editor http www youtube com editor Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 33 e Stroome http www stroome com e Clesh http www forbidden co uk products clesh e Video Tool Box http www videotoolbox com e WeVideo https www wevideo com e FileLab Video Editor https www filelab com video editor Web sites that list free video editing software e http desktopvideo about com od editingsoftware a freevidedit htm E Tips for Apple Device Users There is a growing number of free or low cost video applications for both shooting and editing video available for Apple devices Two of the better full featured video editing applications are iMovie and Pinnacle Studio There is a growing number of video editing applications available on smart phones and tablets Here are just a few of the ones I have on my devices e iMovie e Pinnacle Studio e Avid Studio e Movie Studio e ReelDirector e Splice e 38mm e Videolicious e Magistro Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 34 go Transcoding and compressing your video Transcoding in a nutshell In general the term transcoding refers to the process of converting a video file from one file type to another Here are two common reasons why you might you want to transcode a video file 1 You
42. low you to shoot video horizontally or a the right Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 21 O When feasible use a tripod Reason 1 To frame the shot so you capture the right content including yourself You want to capture the action that you and other viewers will need to see this sometimes includes yourself interacting with a child and their family members or other caregivers Because you ll be in the action you need to position the device so that it is stable and at the right distance and at the right angle to capture everything Frame the shot so you avoid cutting off people s heads or shooting their backs rather than fronts Reason 2 Avoid camera shake Shaky video is usually every viewer s primary complaint about bad video A tripod will enable you to avoid shaky footage Tips for Apple Device Users Apple devices do not have a port so that you can screw ina E tripod but there are some good alternatives For iPhone and iPod Touch The iStabilizer is a spring loaded mount that connects a standard x 20 port to your device so you can use any tripod with it It works with most smart phones and costs less than 20 from online stores http www istabilizer com store products mount html Another good choice is the Joby GipTight GorrillaPod Stand http joby com smartphones griptight gorillapod stand For iPad full size iPads do not have a tripod por
43. ly Check often for new versions and updates If you can t play a particular media file check for updates for the program that you re using to play it 0 Reliable Internet browser There are lots of choices Firefox Safari Chrome Opera Bing Internet Explorer etc Here is a good article comparing the various browsers http www informationweek com news internet browsers showArticle jhtml article D 21940064 9 amp pgno 1 amp queryText amp isPrev Q Adobe Flash Player For viewing Flash video most computers have this software loaded Be sure to install the most recent update If you don t visit http www adobe com shockwave download index cgi P1 Prod Version ShockwaveFlash Q JavaScript Required for viewing many web sites most computers have this software loaded Be sure to install the most recent update Available at http www java com en download manual jsp For watching your video files There are scores of free media players available If you install the two free players below you will be able to most of the audio and video files that you will encounter 0 VLC Media Player A great free multimedia player for both Macs and PCs that plays a very large assortment of audio and video formats http www videolan org vic 0 QuickTime A great free multimedia player for both Macs and PCs that plays certain kinds of audio and video files available from http www apple com Optional For editing talks you
44. m that will organize the clips in ways that you will be able to find clips easily in the future Folders might be organized in a variety of ways by children items on an assessment instrument etc Here is an example Deb is a preschool teacher who teaches a morning and an afternoon class She has two folders one labeled A M Class Video and P M Class Video In each folder she has a subfolder with the name of each child in that class This system helps Deb store and easily locate her video clips Diego s Some teachers are exploring the use of tagging their video files for easy access There are different solutions for PCs and Macs Try searching in your browser for a question such as How can I tag video files You can see an example of teachers using this strategy in Using Video with the DRDP Assessments http draccess org videolibrary Store and back up your files If you are going to be accumulating many video files recommend that you find a way to store and or backup your files other than on your computer s hard drive Buying an external hard drive to store and or back up all of your clips is very affordable start with a 500 GB external hard drive Models change all the time so it s difficult to recommend a model Be sure the drive you purchase is compatible with your platform i e PC or Mac Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 30 1
45. might also want to purchase the 29 QuickTime Pro update from www apple com 0 For Macs only o Perian is a free open source QuickTime component that adds native support for many popular video formats http www perian org Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 27 o Flip4Mac WMV Components for QuickTime Allows you to import export and play Windows Media video and audio files on your Mac http www telestream net flip4mac wmv overview htm 0 For PCs only o If you can t play a video you can download and use gSpot to establish what video and audio codecs are required to play the file video http www videohelp com tools GSpot o K Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and related tools Codecs are required to encode and or decode play audio and video The K Lite Codec Pack is designed as a user friendly solution for playing all your movie files With the K Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play 99 of all the movies that you download from the internet http www free codecs com download K Lite Codec Pack htm go Titling your video files Once you begin copying clips from your camcorder to your computer you will probably start amassing a good number of video files It is extremely important that you create a consistent system for titling naming your files Label Your Video Files e Develop a consistent system for naming your video files e Be sure that e
46. might want to import a video file into a specific editing program but the video file s encoding is not compatible with the editing program so you transcode the file into a file type that is compatible with the editing program For instance video is shot on a camcorder that produces an avi file and you want to transcode the file to a MP4 so it can be used in an editing program that does not accept avi but does accept mpeg4 2 You want to decrease the file size of a clip so that that it is smaller and easier to post download and distribute Some file types are relatively large e g mpeg 2 mov files etc and they don t stream well on the web and take a long time to download You might want to transcode these file types to mpeg 4 which is a file type that maintains adequate quality but makes the file size smaller Keep in mind transcoding is frequently a lossy process This means that when you convert a new file from the originating file the quality of the video and audio is likely to degrade to some extent known as digital generation loss If you start out with a high quality clip the degradation of quality might not be a problem But if the clip was not of high quality to begin with the resultant clip might not be good enough for your purposes because it looks grainy or jumpy Compression in a nutshell Compression makes a digital file smaller When you compress a digital file you are reducing the data in it This makes t
47. nd specific video tutorials created by other Vimeo members http vimeo com videoschool utm source newsletter amp utm medium email amp utm campaign Dec2010 Videomaker s tutorials may be more sophisticated that what you need but they are a good source of information http www videomaker com video tutorials Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 24 a Irganize dit compress the video optional the video to f and store gt your computer video file the file oO Uploading Copying your clips from your camcorder to your computer You need to learn how to copy files from your device to your computer Look for information in the quick start guides and manuals that are available for your device and search the manufacturer s support page NOTE Do not used your device to store video files copy them from your device to your computer and then delete them from your device frequently e g at least weekly Steps for getting clips from a low cost hand held camcorder to your computer The steps vary somewhat among devices but are similar in nature Understanding that there are differences among various models and brands following is a GENERAL process 1 If your camera records to a SD card and you have a built in or plug in card reader remove the SD card from your camcorder and insert it into your computer If you don t have a card reader or if you
48. ner formats e http diveintomark org tag give e http www longtailvideo com support jw player 26 web video compression A few resources and commentaries on html5 e http benward me blog understand the web e http whatishtml5 net e http diveintohtml5 org video html NEW How to Get Your Video Playable on ALL Devices vid ly says You give us one video and we create all the required formats to ensure your video will playback on every browser and device in the market http m vid l Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 41 go Resources to help you keep up with digital video Creative Cow http newsletters creativecow net Studio Monthly http www omeda com stu Studiodaily com e newsletter http www studiodaily com main eletter_subscribe html HD Studio http www studiodaily com hdstudio signup html Videatives Views https www videatives com content new videatives videatives views index ph Video Technology Magazine http www videotechnology com Learn about the Flash video FLV format http www adobe com devnet video Flash video learning guide http www adobe com devnet flash articles video_guide html School Video News http www school video news com Free Technology for Teachers http www freetech4teachers com p video creation resources html Videomaker http www videomaker com Pew Internet and Ameri
49. niiasteceumnarteaudddereundteneretiidceemenienenese ACGCESSOPIOS E a A E i ead ArecommendatiON s iresssssituusneierenn ea eisiaa inaianei eks S auaa aerea Er CS NEA Naa EEAS Using Apple Gevices si iss oiis a Eaa iSe Eea AENEON ERENS EESE EI EAEE E ASSA EENEN Step 1 Shoot the Video Getting started Using video with your team cccecsesssceceeseesesseceeececeseeeaeceeceusesseasaeeeeecsseseaaeens Basic tips for capturing quality video 0 ceccescccessseceeseececeseneeecesseeececeeeeeceseeesecseeeeecseeeeaeeseeeeaeess Step 2 Copy the Video to Your Computer Uploading copying your clips from your camcorder to your COMPUTEL csccccccesesssteeeeeeees Step 3 Title the Video File How to watch your videos before you title them cccecccssccecessececeenneeeceeseeeceseeeeeeseeeeeeteeeeees THULIN your Adeo TIES erren E E EA Step 4 Organize and Store the Video File Develop and use a system for using folders to organize your video files ccccccccceeesssteeeeeeees Step 5 Edit Compress the Video File Basic video editing v cett di vndecestediendettavndeeteita dette a AA EET a E unite AE AADS Video editing applications cccicccccssesccccsscscccssercccssseaceucvvarecessancceesveaccccusanccessanceaduaeacccessanccessaaccees vans So what editing program should YOU USE cecscecccessseecsesseeeeeeceeeceeaeeceeqaeeeceesaeeeeeeeeeeseteeeesees Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early In
50. o any computer that is on the same internet network use the free app Wi Fi Photo Transfer to do this PLEASE NOTE The options above are general you may need to modify the steps based on the specific computer set up and operating system that you are using For more information from Apple on how to import your photos and videos for specific computers and operating systems visit http support apple com kb HT4083 Useful iPod Touch resources 1 The iPod Touch manual http manuals info apple com en US iPod touch 3 0 User Guide pdf 2 Apple s iPod Get Started Page http www apple com support ipodtouch getstarted 3 Apple s iPod Support page http www apple com support ipodtouch Useful iPad resources 1 The iPad manual http manuals info apple com en ipad_user_guide pdf 2 Apple s iPod Get Started Page http www apple com support ipad getstarted 3 Apple s iPod Support page http www apple com support ipad Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 26 J the video to the and store your computer video file the file go How to watch your videos before you title them Before you title your clips you ll want to watch them so you know what you have Basic software for watching video on the web Q Please remember that applications and operating systems are updated continually and new software is published all the time Software changes rapid
51. orget to consider iPods iPads and Smart Phones In addition to purchasing a recording device you may need to purchase or at least consider these accessories Q SD card extra battery padded case tripod Ooco an external microphone if your camcorder has an input for these Apple s iPhone iPod Touch iPad and iPad mini each device has its own unique advantages and disadvantages The device works best for some providers won t work best for others so consider the advice of others but ultimately you ll have to decide which device is best for you The chart on the next page lists some of the pros and cons of each device This information is current as of February 13 2015 but keep in mind Apple rolls out new models and discontinues existing models from time to time For the most recent information visit an Apple store or visit http www apple com Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 17 Device Cost Pros Cons iPod Touch 199 It s the smallest of your choices It has the smallest keypad and 16 GB small and can fit in your pocket display are they large enough for It is the most inexpensive choice you iPad mini 249 It has a larger keypad and monitor It s not small enough to fit in your Wi Fi 16 GB than the iPod Touch but it s not as pocket bulky as the full sized iPads It is the second most inexpensive choice iPad mini2 299
52. ou re confident that the files copied successfully if you desire you can easily delete all of the files from your camcorder before ejecting the device by dragging the files to the recycle bin on a PC or the trash can on a Mac NOTE in some camcorders it is recommended that you delete the files from the camcorder rather than when it is plugged into your computer 8 Proceed with the steps in the following section for naming and organizing your files Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 25 Tips for Apple Device Users There are many ways to copy your photos and videos from your Apple devices to your computer One thing to keep in mind every time Apple updates its operating system these procedures are prone to change To copy your video files from your device to the computer that you use to sync your device there are several options e Ona Mac when you sync your device sync the video or photo files from your camera roll to iTunes iPhoto e Ona Mac connect your device to your computer and in your applications folder open up Image Capture To copy your video files from your device to a computer that you do not use to sync your device to there are several options e Save your photos and videos that you shoot on your device to iCloud and open iCloud on the computer to access these files e Use one of the many apps that enable you to transfer copy files from Apple devices t
53. r camcorder records to internal memory plug your camcorder into the computer using the USB cable or built in USB connector that came with your camcorder Note if you d like to purchase a card ready buy a good one recommend the SanDisk MicroMate SD SDHC Memory Card Reader about 13 from online stores 2 Once you insert your card or connect your device it will behave as a flash drive thumb drive When the card opens up in a window select Open Folder to View Files If the card doesn t appear on a PC look for it in My Computer On a Mac look for an icon on the desktop that looks like a removable drive It may be titled NO NAME 3 Double click on the folder labeled DCIM this is an acronym for Digital Camera Images 4 There may be one or more folders in the DCIM folder Double click on the folders that you find in the DCIM folder to find which one s store your video files The folder with the files will typically reference the name of the camcorder or manufacturer For example the folder in a Sanyo camcorder might be named 100SANYO 5 Create a temporary folder on your desktop and copy the video files from the camcorder to your computer by dragging and dropping the files to the temporary folder that you created 6 Double check to make sure that the files copied successfully to your computer by playing one of them and looking to be sure that the files are large in size as measured in MB 7 Once y
54. score followed by one extra space Example John Smith John S Brief description of what is on the clip that makes it useful e g behaviors activity assessment item IFSP IEP outcome domain etc The description should have as few words as possible but enough detail that if you read the description two months later you would recall what is on the clip Capitalize the first letter of each word with no spaces between or after Example John ate lunch and interacted with a number of other kids AteLunchWithFriends e g mp4 mpeg4 mov avi etc The file format the identical way that the file was named when imported from the camcorder e g mp4 mov be sure that the file format is always preceded by a period with no spaces afterwards Example mp4 Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 Final File Name with extra spaces Final File Name with NO extra spaces 03 10 15 JohnS AteLunchWithFriends mp4 03 10 15 JohnS AteLunchWithFriends mp4 With the date formatted as year month day 15 03 10 JohnS AteLunchWithFriends mp4 29 a a the the video to the gt and store the video video your computer video file the file Z i O Organize and store your video files using folders Be sure to develop a system for organizing your clips into folders Create an intuitive and useful syste
55. t and are very heavy so you need a very well made mount to attach a tripod AND you need a very strong and well made tripod There are a lot of mounts available with new ones coming out all the time My favorite one that I ve found at a reasonable price is the Ultimate Support Hyperpad that will enable you to stabilize your iPad at a variety of angles to a variety of surfaces e g table pole microphone stand and desktop Expect to pay around 60 from online stores See the Choosing Equipment section O Frame the shot Be sure to capture the action that you and other viewers will need to see Avoid cutting off people s heads or shooting their backs rather than fronts With young children it is sometimes helpful to shoot while sitting on the floor O Be aware of lighting You will get better results by being aware of the natural lighting and using it to your advantage e g avoiding shooting directly into a window or sunlight O Bea gracious visitor AND be sure to capture good enough video When we visit families in their homes we want to behave as gracious visitors and avoid any behavior that would make it seem as though we are taking over It is important to do that and at the same time be able to gently make suggestions about capturing that will help you capture good enough sound and visuals Talk with the family about the goals and benefits of capturing video and the conversations should come easily and n
56. tO EXPlOLe eeececceecessneeceeseeeececceeeecsceeeececceeeecsceneeeceseesecesseeeeeeseeeaeesseeeeesseenaees 44 Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 Introduction The skills that you need to learn Video has been used for decades to enhance both service delivery and professional development activities In the past video equipment was bulky expensive and complex so its use in the fields of early care and education education special education and other services designed to support individuals with disabilities was limited But thanks to recent innovations we now have access to the use of digital video which is more affordable more accessible and easier to shoot edit store and share These innovations include the introduction of small inexpensive easy to use low cost digital camcorders that connect easily to computers free or low cost easy to use applications for editing and sharing video files small inexpensive storage devices and accessible ways to distribute files Digital video is now accessible to most everyone opening up exciting new opportunities for many uses In order to succeed in using digital video you need to learn a specific set of skills This workshop and resource guide is organized around the skill sets for using video and the skills are listed in the table below The first set of skills is related to the things you need to do to prepare to use digit
57. ter RMVideoSeries UsingTechnology htm top Try the basic software that comes with Macs and PCs Any advice that might give depends on a lot of variables such as what computer platform and operating system you are using e g PC vs Mac the video file format that your camera produces e g mp4 mov avi which specific editing functions you need and what you intend to do with your final product That being said most PCs come equipped with Windows Movie Maker which can do basic editing functions on certain kinds of digital video files Macs come equipped with iMovie which is a great editing program but again for certain kinds of video files If you need more Try free trials of the kinds of applications listed in the table above Note While not stable yet the cross platform still in development VideoLAN Movie Creator from the VLC media Player folks is looking for funding and once funded should be a good tool https www videolan org vlmc Online Video Editing There are a number of online video editing applications available with more being added all the time Below are just a few you might check out NOTE have not tried out all of these so no recommendation is implied e Online Convert http www4 online convert com e Mixmoov http www mixmoov com e Pixorial Editor http www pixorial com e Stashbox Video Editor http www stashspace com video editing online video editor stm e Stupeflix http studio stupef
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59. the zoom the better In this class of recorders the range of zoom is usually between 0 and 5x Try to get a camcorder with at least 4x zoom The higher the zoom the more flexibly you can use the camcorder My recommendation If possible use a device with at least 3 x zoom Storage Amount of internal and external memory Some video recording devices same the video files in built in internal memory while others use external memory e g SD cards Having removable storage is a very important feature especially if two or more people will be sharing the camcorder When the camera is transferred from one person to the next you can simply remove your card to avoid loss of files My recommendation prefer devices that save to SD cards If you use a device with built in memory get one with at least 8 GB Storage capacity Storage capacity refers to how much video measured in length of time or bits of data can be stored in the camcorder before needing to transfer the video files Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 13 Features to Consider in Low Cost Handheld e GORR E A Why these features might matter and what I recommend for early care and education and early intervention providers to another storage device The amount of video as measured in minutes and hours that can be stored on a device depends on how large the files are that the device produces M
60. to the video production O To interact or not interact that is the question Some providers always talk to the children while video recording them asking them to do things or comment on what they are doing the effect of this might be to disrupt authentic behavior and actually work against your success in capturing authentic skills and functioning Try to adopt the role of a silent documenter rather than a prompter Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 23 It gets easier and better with practice Take some practice video and watch it with colleagues and get feedback on the technical merits of your work Ask your colleagues what they might need to see in order to provide consultation on children Practice enough so that you will be well at ease operating the camcorder Be prepared Be sure that you keep blank tapes charged batteries a power cord a charger and consent forms on hand For home based providers it might be useful to purchase a battery charger that can be plugged into a car so that batteries can be charged while traveling from visit to visit Avoid making a big production out of shooting If you are practiced and prepared videotaping should be a natural and comfortable process A Couple of Resources In case you d like to learn more Vimeo Video School is a fun place for anyone to learn how to make better videos Start by browsing the Vimeo Lessons or fi
61. uch or the iPad mini with Wi Fi e Ifthe iPad Touch smaller display is large enough for your vision and you are good enough and happy enough at typing on its small keypad and controls the iPod Touch might be a good choice for you You can keep the device in a pocket which is very convenient for spur of the moment observations taking it outside etc e Ifyou want a larger display for your vision easier typing watching things with others then the iPad mini would be a good choice for you Q For instructional use with children recommend the iPad Air with Wi Fi with a sturdy case e The iPad mini also works well with children but its smaller display makes it a bit more difficult for children to share e The iPad Air rather that the IPad Air 2 would be fine for children s use save the 100 Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 19 i nize and store the file the video to your computer video file EJ O Getting started using video with your team If your team has not used video before consider some of the following steps e Have each team member learn how to operate the camcorder There are a variety of ways to learn play with it read or refer to the manual have a team member teach and coach you ask your kids for help Here are some tips e Read the quick start guides and manuals that come with your camcorder e Lately many
62. uently updated or discontinued and new models pop up all the time And because many people have cell phones that can record video over the past few years many manufacturers of this class of camera have lost sales and have discontinued products that were good choices e g Flip Cameras Sanyo Xacti etc Following suit two models that I ve liked were recently discontinued the Panasonic HX WAO3 and the Sony Bloggie Two devices you might consider are the Canon Vixia Mini and the Zoom Q2 e Canon Vixia Mini I ve used this one http www usa canon com cusa consumer standard_display minicam e Zoom Q2 I ve used this one http www zoom co jp products q2hd e Notes The Canon captures better video than the Zoom Q2 but does not have a zoom feature instead it has an option for a fisheye lens e The Zoom Q2 has poor battery life and does not use a Li on rechargeable battery but two AA batteries it also has a very flimsy plastic casing e The Zoom Q2 has much better audio that the Canon Vixia Mini but neither camera has an input for an external microphone Both should do okay in a home visit in which there is not a lot of background noise but you may not get adequate results in a classroom They should do a good enough job for more teachers and providers but if very clear and loud audio is extremely important to your purposes you may need 1 a camera with an input for an external microphone and you need to purchase an external microp
63. urces e g avoid placing the device right next to an open window with someone mowing the lawn nearby e See the notes above under Be a gracious visitor AND be sure to capture good enough video e f your device has an input for an external microphone consider purchasing and using one A good external microphone is often better than the devices built in microphone but be aware with some external microphones the quality of the sound is better but the volume is lower If you use an external microphone that can connect to the device via a cable then you can position the device far enough back to capture the visuals but keep the microphone closer to the subjects If your device enables you to adjust the sensitivity of the microphone you might want to experiment with boosting it some 0 Keep it authentic Try to capture the child in context of typical routines activities relationships and places Most often you will capture the child participating in activities with others Only try to capture the child participating in a routine or activity alone if that is what typically happens Keep the end in mind Always keep in mind your purpose for videoing in the first place Plan the shot and make your decisions based on achieving your goals Remember this the subject matter should be the focus not your videographer prowess shoot in a way that you let the subject matter be the center of attention and avoid calling attention
64. use it Edelman Using Digital Video in Early Care and Education and Early Intervention 2 23 15 14 Features to Consider in Low Why these features might matter and what recommend for early care Cost Handheld and education and early intervention providers Video Recorders Input for an external Camcorders in the class do not generally record great audio so having an input microphone for an external microphone can be a very useful feature because it can enable you to capture better audio It can also enable you to use a wireless microphone so that you can position the microphone at a distance to your subjects but keep the microphone close by My recommendation This feature is rare in camcorders in this class but if you can find one it s a great feature Editing software Some camcorders come with their own editing software While almost all camcorders can download files to both Macs and PCs not all of the editing software that comes bundled with the camcorders works on both platforms My recommendation This is not an essential feature because there are plenty of free and low cost software applications available Accessories included This lists what comes with the device My recommendation Be aware of extras that you will need to purchase separately e g a tripod SD card padded case As mentioned earlier it is difficult to recommend low cost handheld devices because models are freq
65. y recommendation Use a device that has at least 8 GB of memory NOTE You should not store video on your recording device rather use the device to produce video clips then copy the video files to a computer File size of one minute of video Still photos This is the size of one minute of video File sizes are not absolute the size of a video can vary depending on factors such as color saturation and the complexity of what you record e g movement of the subject being recorded but is fairly consistent within a given device File size matters for storage and portability You can use software to compress the file to a smaller size but that adds an additional step and also might lesson the quality of the clip In my tests of camcorders in this class the file size of one minute of video varied from around 5 MB to 150 MB My recommendation You want a device that produces files that are as small as possible while maintaining adequate quality It would be great to have a device that creates files that are less than 30 MB per minute Devices that produce files that are 70 MB or more a minute might necessitate that you add the step of compression for certain uses Some camcorders enable you to take still photos while others don t If you want to be able to take still photos definitely choose a camcorder with a dedicated still photo function With some camcorders you can capture a frame of video as a still but please note a photo captur

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