Learning Guide:Flip Cameras
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| Flip Video Camera Release status: new | |
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| Description | Flip Video Camera is a portable video camera that runs on 2 AA batteries with a USB computer connector. |
| Author(s) | Stan Skrabut (skrabutTalk) |
| Stan Skrabut | |
| Location | Room 120 |
| University of Wyoming, College of Agriculture | |
| Phone | 307-766-3722 |
| Last Updated | 22 November, 2010 |
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Description
Flip Video Camera is a portable video camera that runs on 2 AA batteries with a USB computer connector. The cameras have a small LCD screen to view what is being recorded. All cameras record with a 1280 X 720 resolution at a rate of 30 to 60 frames per second.
The video format is H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, MP4 files format.
The lens type is fixed-focus (1.5m to infinity) with a f/2.4 (fast lens for great results in low-light environments) aperture and a smooth multi-step 2x digital zoom.
Further specifications for all Flip Video Cameras can be found on their Web site.
Essential Requirements
The Flip Camera will work on a Mac or PC computer with a USB port. Flip videos can be downloaded with the Flip Camera software or videos can be downloaded directly to a computer with a file sharing software.
Equipment
The only required equipment is the Flip camera and a computer with a USB port.
theFlip.com does have accessories for the Flip camera to extend its capabilities such as a wide angle lens, tripod, underwater housing, and power adapter.
Flipshare TV lets you watch your flip videos on your TV or HDTV.
Software
Software for both Windows and the Mac can be found at the Flip upgrade site.
Learning resources information
Reading List
Key Web links
Guides and Beginner Instructions
Here are a number of great guides to help you better understand Flip Video and its capabilities.
- Flip Video User Guide
- 7 things you should know about... Flip Camcorders (PDF)
- Flip Camera Basics
- Flip Video Support
- How to Use The Flip Video Camera with Your Computer
- How to Use the Flip Video Camera to Create a You Tube Video (PDF)
Business
Here are a number of great ideas for using Flip Cameras in a business environment.
Education
Here are a number of great ideas for using Flip Cameras in a education environment.
- Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age - Flips&DigitalCams
- 44 Interesting Ways to use your Pocket Video Camera in the Classroom
- Flipping out over the Flip?!
- Flip Camera Lesson Plans
- 10 Educational Uses of a Flip Camera
Hacking the Flip Camera
Here are a number of great ways that you can improve your Flip Camera.
- How to mod a Flip UltraHD video camera for telephoto and wide-angle lenses
- How to Add Night Vision to a Flip Camera
- Video blogging: How to see yourself when recording with the Flip camera
Resources
Video Production
Here are some great tips and tricks for improving filming and post production.
- Free Software To Make That Flip Video Experience Even Better
- Insert Video Footage from a Flip Camera Into a PowerPoint Presentation
- Shooting Tips
- Secrets of Managing your Flip Video Collection
Video Tutorials
Here is a collection of videos that will help you understand and use the Flip Camera.
- Flip Video for the YouTube generation
- Flip Cameras 101
- Flip Video Spotlight Camcorder Basics
- Flip Video Spotlight Shooting Tips