Learning Guide:Flip Cameras
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===Key Web links=== | ===Key Web links=== | ||
====Guides and Beginner Instructions==== | ====Guides and Beginner Instructions==== | ||
| − | Here are a number of great guides to help you better understand | + | Here are a number of great guides to help you better understand Flip Video and its capabilities. |
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| + | * [http://www.theflip.com/pdf/en-us/FlipUltraHD_1HR_OnlineUserGuide.pdf Flip Video User Guide] | ||
| + | * [http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7043.pdf 7 things you should know about... Flip Camcorders] (PDF) | ||
| + | * [http://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=2318 Flip Camera Basics] | ||
| + | * [http://www.theflip.com/en-us/support/ Flip Video Support] | ||
| + | * [http://activerain.com/blogsview/458348/how-to-use-the-flip-video-camera-with-your-computer How to Use The Flip Video Camera with Your Computer] | ||
| + | * [http://techteachtoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/100903_FlipToYouTubeTutorial.pdf How to Use the Flip Video Camera to Create a You Tube Video] (PDF) | ||
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| + | ====Business==== | ||
| + | Here are a number of great ideas for using Flip Cameras in a business environment. | ||
| + | * [http://technology.inc.com/hardware/articles/201003/flip.html?partner=newsletter_Technology Five Ways Pocket Video Betters Business] | ||
| + | * [http://www.utahpulse.com/featured_article/how-use-a-flip-video-camera-business How to Use a Flip Video Camera for Business] | ||
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| + | ====Education==== | ||
| + | Here are a number of great ideas for using Flip Cameras in a education environment. | ||
| + | * [http://marynabadenhorst.globalteacher.org.au/flips/ Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age - Flips&DigitalCams] | ||
| + | * [https://docs.google.com/present/view?pli=1&id=dhn2vcv5_6tv55j7g9 44 Interesting Ways to use your Pocket Video Camera in the Classroom] | ||
| + | * [http://ctt.educ.msu.edu/2010/03/01/flipping-out-over-the-flip/ Flipping out over the Flip?!] | ||
| + | * [http://www.lessonplanet.com/search?keywords=flip+camera&media=lesson Flip Camera Lesson Plans] | ||
| + | * [http://www.digmo.co.uk/tips/10-educational-uses-of-a-flip-hd/ 10 Educational Uses of a Flip Camera] | ||
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| + | ====Hacking the Flip Camera==== | ||
| + | Here are a number of great ways that you can improve your Flip Camera. | ||
| + | * [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-mod-flip-ultrahd-video-camera-for-telephoto-and-wide-angle-lenses-380272/ How to mod a Flip UltraHD video camera for telephoto and wide-angle lenses] | ||
| + | * [http://www.jakeludington.com/camcorder/20101107_how_to_add_night_vision_to_a_flip_camera.html How to Add Night Vision to a Flip Camera] | ||
| + | * [http://nicheblogpro.com/blogging/video-blogging-how-to-see-yourself-when-recording-with-the-flip-camera/ Video blogging: How to see yourself when recording with the Flip camera] | ||
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| + | ====Resources==== | ||
| + | * [http://sites.google.com/site/ctap4flipit/Home/resources Resources for Using the Flip Camera] | ||
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| + | ====Video Production==== | ||
| + | Here are some great tips and tricks for improving filming and post production. | ||
| + | * [http://www.techlearning.com/blogs/34486 Free Software To Make That Flip Video Experience Even Better] | ||
| + | * [http://ittrainingtips.iu.edu/powerpoint/insert-flip-video-footage-into-a-powerpoint-2007-presentation/04/2009 Insert Video Footage from a Flip Camera Into a PowerPoint Presentation] | ||
| + | * [http://www.flipvideospotlight.com/resources/shooting.aspx Shooting Tips] | ||
| + | * [http://technologizer.com/2009/01/19/secrets-of-managing-your-flip-video-collection/ Secrets of Managing your Flip Video Collection] | ||
===Video Tutorials=== | ===Video Tutorials=== | ||
| + | Here is a collection of videos that will help you understand and use the Flip Camera. | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxAIAqM5TVk Flip Video for the YouTube generation] | ||
| + | * [http://www.robinstechtips.com/?p=370 Flip Cameras 101] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_rZKOK8DwU&fmt=22 Flip Video Spotlight Camcorder Basics] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/user/flipvideospotlight#p/u/12/NG1LKJ_ZRrk Flip Video Spotlight Shooting Tips] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | [[Category:Flip Cameras]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:04, 27 June 2012
| 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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[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Software
Software for both Windows and the Mac can be found at the Flip upgrade site.
[edit] Learning resources information
[edit] Reading List
[edit] Key Web links
[edit] 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)
[edit] Business
Here are a number of great ideas for using Flip Cameras in a business environment.
[edit] 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
[edit] 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
[edit] Resources
[edit] Video Production
Here are some great tips and tricks for improving filming and post production.
[edit] Video Tutorials
Here is a collection of videos that will help you understand and use the Flip Camera.