Video Project

2. Using the DVD Video Cameras (Canon DC230, Sony DVD508 and Sony DVD308
a. Always wear a neck strap
b. Each student will always use a tripod
c. Each student will be assigned a DVD-RW (give back to Mr. Navas each day)
d. Different video formats
--VR Format-can be edited (changed) while in the camera and is compatible with a limited number of DVD players
--Video Format-cannot be edited in the camera but is compatible with almost all DVD players (You will Use this Video format)
e. Finalize your DVD-RW disc before using them on the computer (disc can also be un-finalized to be used again)
f. Never ever move the camera while disc is being finalized

3. Create an educational video presentation by using Windows Movie Maker (work in teams of no more than 3 people)
a. Video must have an introduction, body and conclusion
b. Must include
--Introductory Title
--Transitions
--Credits
c. Video must be no shorter that 2 minutes and no longer than 4minutes
d. As always the best video wins a prize 

Multimedia Center Lesson

Objective: learn how to use different tools in photoshop to create a picture with text.

1. Remove the red eye from the basketball player's eyes.
a. Double click on the basketball player (do not download this tiny image)
b. Download the larger image after you click on this thumbnail
c. Use the red eye removal tool tool to get rid of the red eye
d. Stop here and call Mr. Navas to make sure you did this correctly

2. Making Font with style
a. Open a new document and name it: Your Name   
b. Make the same document 10" wide by 8" high
c. Make the resolution 200 dots per inch (dpi)
d. Use the type tool to type your name
e. Make your name yellow
f. Add a "bevel" and "high drop shadow" and "blue ghost"
g. Arc your name to 50 degrees
h. Save this file to my documents and call it: (your name)
i. Stop here and call Mr. Navas to make sure you did this correctly

3. Take a photo of yourself and at least one other friend
a. Download your new picture to the computer
b. Open your new picture in PhotoShop
c. Make sure your new picture is 10"wide by 8" high and 200dpi
c. Open the file (your name) and drag your name over your new photo 
d. Stop here and call Mr. Navas to make sure you did this correctly
e. Email your final product to Mr. Navas (raul.navas@pgcps.org) or give it to him on an electronic storage device

Media Center Before and After Video

This 10 megabyte video is a record of how the media center looked in August, 2006. Our Principal, Mr. Adams, arranged for county employees to paint the media center which resulted in it being closed for a little over a month. The students and staff took advantage of that time to refurbish the media center. They removed graffiti and gum from the furniture, repaired the shelves, rewired and formatted the computers and reorganized the books. The results are evident in the smiles and looks of determination on the faces of the students in the photographs. "Mouse over" to start the show.

Media Center Before Photographs

Media Center After Photographs

These photographs are of the media center as it is today. We never really fully closed as the spirit of the students overcame all efforts to shut the place down. They would come in and ask for and check out books even while the ceiling was being painted and shelves were being stained and repaired. We believe that everyday, with a little effort, things will get better for the community and children of our school. Our motto: Teamwork makes the dream work.