DV for Teachers

Digital Media Net’s several sites have posted a series of video tutorials excerpted from Larry Jordan’s Compressor 2.1 Essential Training, published by Lynda.com:

Part 1: Compression Terms and Bit Budgeting

Part 2: Interface Essentials

Part 3: Advanced Compression Workflow

Part 4: Advanced Compression Techniques

I’ve subscribed to Larry’s Final Cut Pro newsletter since the second edition in March 2004. Each one includes a link to a PDF version to save for reference, and he posts updates and tips on his site as well. If you use Final Cut, Larry Jordan is a great resource.

UPDATE: Part 7: Trouble-shooting

Stephen Downes pointed to Live Slick’s Top 10 Freeware Software Nobody Knows About – But Should. It’s all for Windows, but I have missed some of these, and many look useful, and freeware can be terrific.

I’ve got a group of MacBooks that needed updating, and will have some more soon, as well as some of the new aluminum iMacs. I’ve just learned, thanks to the NetRestore documentation on Mike’s site, to duplicate a specific image from a FireWire drive to the 15 MacBooks. When the iMacs come in and I’ve configured their apps and settings, I’ll try doing it from our server. Could be fun. If you’re responsible for more than one Mac, this is a tool you should have. It’s great for backups as well as restoring a custom configuration to your lab machines. Get it here: Bombich Software’s NetRestore.

Digital Producer’s been posting clips from the latest training DVD from Lynda.com on the new Office 2007 for Windows. Exploring The PowerPoint 2007 User Interface

In this segment David introduces you in the actual nuts and bolts of navigation using the Powerpoint 2007 User Interface.

The interface is different. The Office Suite’s menus and toolbars have been redesigned, and you’ll need a guide to learn your way around.