Learning Guide:Flip Cameras
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====Guides and Beginner Instructions==== | ====Guides and Beginner Instructions==== | ||
Here are a number of great guides to help you better understand Flip Video and its capabilities. | Here are a number of great guides to help you better understand Flip Video and its capabilities. | ||
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+ | * [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] | ||
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+ | ====Business==== | ||
+ | * [http://technology.inc.com/hardware/articles/201003/flip.html?partner=newsletter_Technology Five Ways Pocket Video Betters Business] | ||
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+ | ====Education==== | ||
+ | * [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?!] | ||
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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==== | ||
+ | * [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] | ||
===Video Tutorials=== | ===Video Tutorials=== | ||
+ | * [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== |
Revision as of 17:36, 22 November 2010
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 |
Contents |
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.
Business
Education
- 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?!
Resources
Video Production
- Free Software To Make That Flip Video Experience Even Better
- Insert Video Footage from a Flip Camera Into a PowerPoint Presentation
- Shooting Tips
Video Tutorials
- Flip Video for the YouTube generation
- Flip Cameras 101
- [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_rZKOK8DwU&fmt=22 Flip Video Spotlight Camcorder Basics]
- Flip Video Spotlight Shooting Tips