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Audio: Creating new digital media

This section deals with the creation of digital audio content for research, teaching and learning purposes. These technical advisory papers are targeted towards readers who will have hands-on responsibility for building new collections.

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  • Analogue Film Types Used for Still and Moving images

    This document looks at the history of photographic and movie film and how and why the film type has altered over time. The document also contains some frequently asked questions on film types and handling.

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  • Audio/Video Production: Recording Lectures, Seminars and Events

    The principles and practice of location recording of sound and video for educational use.

    In this paper we discuss requirements and issues to consider when recording events. We look at both sound-only and combined sound-and-vision recording. The discussion focuses on considerations applicable to any scenario the reader may encounter; for issues specific to different types of event the reader is directed to the appropriate Basic Guide.

    We conclude with some example scenarios.

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  • Choosing a File Name

    File naming is a vital first step for those beginning to digitise. This document examines planning and using an effective file naming system when managing digital files. This paper highlights the advantages of using the 8.3 convention and looks at some options when naming derivative, surrogate files.

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  • Copyright and Other Rights for Creating Time-based Media Resources

    This advice document provides some basic information on rights issues associated with creating time-based digital media resources. By time-based we mean resources that change over time - including spoken audio, music, animation, and video - as opposed to still images or screen shots, which do not change over time. Rights issues include copyright, recording rights, moral rights and performance rights.

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  • Light Sources for Still and Moving Images

    The word photography means drawing with light, without light it is impossible to record a video or still image. So lighting whether in a classroom, office or dedicated photographic studio is an essential component in a photograph or video. The captured image is a record of the light that is emitted, reflected or absorbed by the subject. With a basic understanding of light and how it can be modified the photographer or filmmaker should be able to improve the appearance of their images. This document will look at commonly used light sources and how the user can get the most from them.

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  • Overview of JISC Digital Media Materials for those involved in Business and Community Engagement

    This guide provides an overview of the JISC Digital Media website, highlighting materials we think may be of particular use to HE/FE staff involved in business or community engagement (BCE).

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  • Stands and Supports for Still and Moving Images

    One of the easiest ways to improve the quality of still or moving images is by using a support. Supports and stands can reduce or eliminate vibration or movement which otherwise would degrade the quality of the captured media. Supports come in all shapes and sizes: this document looks at a variety of support types including tripods, copy-stands, clamps and brackets as well as improvised solutions.

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  • Vector Graphics Resources

    The links listed here have been gathered to provide a useful collection of vector graphics resources.

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