This document provides tips and instructions for using a Flip video camera and FlipShare software to shoot, edit, and export video content. It includes directions on shooting techniques like using a tripod, proper framing, and lighting. Editing tips cover importing MPEG-4 video into Windows Movie Maker and saving edited projects. The document also demonstrates how to export edited video for uploading online or saving to a computer.
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25. Composing a Single or “Talking Head” Shot The subject can also be to one side of the frame to include or highlight background For interviews the subject is also set to one side of the frame with plenty of “nose room”
26. Use a tripod Flip desk tripod 42" Lightweight tripod
30. Hands on Tips for Editing in Windows MovieMaker XP Flip Ultra HD records in MPEG-4 MovieMaker in XP will not import MPEG-4 Options Convert Video from MPEG-4 to WMV or AVI (Any Video Converter works well for this) From FlipShare software select Share – Online – Others to save file as WMV FlipShare software 4.5 vs 5.05
31. Hands on Plug Flip into USB port FlipShare will open Clips will populate into FlipShare (Camcorder) Select clip(s), go to Share, Online, Other Clip will save as WMV format After clip is converted go to desktop folder (Items for uploading January 4, 2010) to retrieve clip
32. Hands on Create a folder for Flip projects Place video clips (wmv) in folder Open new project in Windows Movie Maker Import video clip(s) into Movie Maker Edit clips using Trim and Split Clip Add video effects and transitions Add title and other media (images, audio, etc) Save project (saves in Windows Movie Maker) Save movie to computer (saves as a completed video) (Refer to Movie Maker Tutorials for assistance)
