MultiMedia Class Descriptions

Scanning & Digital Imaging

This workshop will deal with using computerized pictures. Covers the basics of choosing resolution and color depth for various applications, resizing, improving exposure and color balance, retouching, scanning of flat copy and slides, digital cameras, video and screen capture, converting object oriented graphics for web use and advantages and disadvantages of various file formats. Conducted by Nick Dvoracek.

Course Outline

• Choosing resolution and color depth
• Resizing
• Adjustments to exposure and color balance
• Acquiring images with cameras, scanners, & video capture.
• Retouching
• Isolating images
• Combining images
• Converting object oriented graphics for web use
• Advantages & characteristics of various file formats.
  

Audio Recording and Podcasting 

We'll use the free open-source program Audacity to record and edit audio, mix multitrack projects, and export to the MP3 format. Also covered will be options for placing files on the web for download, and for recording in the classroom.