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Session 2 - Camera and photography basics

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Digital Cameras This unit will be focusing on Multimedia Devices and Software, with a focus on what is used within libraries. In today's class we are going to look at some basic information on digital still and video cameras. The variety of cameras available is huge as well as the usual jargon that is involved in purchasing a digital device. Each make and model will vary in their specifications, resolution and features. Types of Cameras - Buying Guides Read the following article for a full explanation of the types of digital cameras available and some of the terminology. https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/digital-camera-buying-guide/ https://www.harveynorman.com.au/digital-compact-cameras-buying-guide Shopping for a camera JB HiFi web page shows some typical Digital Camera advertising and specifications. Let's take a look. ** I use the JB HiFi website solely because of the layout which makes it easy to navigate as well as view all the technical spec...

Session 1 - Introduction to Multimedia

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BSBLIB303 Provide Multimedia Support This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of multimedia equipment and programs at a non-specialist level. 1 Use multimedia equipment and programs 2 Maintain multimedia equipment and programs 3 Report on use of multimedia equipment and programs What is Multimedia http://www.techterms.com/definition/multimedia As the name implies, multimedia is the integration of multiple forms of media. This includes text, graphics, audio, video, etc. For example, a presentation involving audio and video clips would be considered a "multimedia presentation." Educational software that involves animations, sound, and text is called "multimedia software." CDs and DVDs are often considered to be "multimedia formats" since they can store a lot of data and most forms of multimedia require a lot of disk space. OR http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/multimedia File Types Before even considering what file ...