flip video cameras for personal or school use rachel shankles, ar alpha epsilon, ar im. past pres....
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FLIP Video Cameras forPersonal or School Use
Rachel Shankles, AR Alpha Epsilon, AR Im. Past Pres.Lakeside High School LibraryHot Springs, Arkansas
This is a lightweight video camera; inexpensive and operates with only a few buttons
It has a BUILT-IN USB port to hook directly to your computer and transfer the videos clips to your computer
It has built in software—no disc needed
Be aware that other companies make mini-type camera devices but these are not Flip brand-name video cameras with no USB port or no easy software
The Mino charges on the computer and you can purchase one with 60 min or 120 minutes of space
You can also get an HD model for high definition video
The Mino comes in black, silver or white OR you can pay $20 online to the main Flip
video company PureTechnologies.com and get it ‘skinned’ any pattern/color you design or one of theirs
Drawback: Pure Technologies , the only company doing the skins,does not accept Purchase Orders at this time
First Model: The Mino- it is very thin & the buttons on it
work just like an IPOD
2nd Model: The Ultrathe Ultra is about 1 ½” thick and you have to depress the buttons completelyUltra and Ultra HD need batteries and
come in 120 or 60 or 30 min models (less cost less minutes)
They can be lime green & white; hot pink & white; bright yellow & white, silver & white, or all white
You can get rechargeable battery pack
Newest model- Slide HD
Points to KnowNot greatest quality video but suitable for most
home videos and classroom ‘up close’ recordings – not ball games
They do record sound but not from afarYou can keep many separate files on your Flip
and on your computer; it has great file systemSmaller than a digital still camera and thin and
lightweight and you can take still photos out of the videos
Comes with a cable to hook to TV to show the video clips on TV; very convenient for teachers using them for class projects
Advantages Low in Cost – so you don’t mind checking them out from
class or library for projects (most schools by 5 and keep in tub and check out the tub for classes-each one barcoded under the battery cover if an Ultra/one the outside if Mino)
The built in software makes it easier for you to post to wikis or your webpages -YouTube or Facebook
Makes it easy to catalog and file clips on your computer or move back & forth
Comes with software to put clips together with text slides to make a quick movie
The FlipShare software is built-in and it transfers automatically to any computer you might plug the FLIP into - no more searching for the install discs
IMPORTANT RULE: WHEN YOU MAKE VIDEOS USING THE FLIP SOFTWARE THEY CAN ONLY BE VIEWED ON MACHINES THAT HAVE THAT SOFTWARE SO ALWAYS USE AN EXTRA STEP ON NEXT PAGE TO PRESERVE FILES YOU SHARE OR UPLOAD TO OTHER SOFTWARE
IMPORTANT CAVEATWHEN YOU MAKE VIDEOS USING THE FLIP
SOFTWARE THEY CAN ONLY BE VIEWED ON MACHINES THAT HAVE THAT SOFTWARE SO ALWAYS USE AN EXTRA STEP TO EXPORT TO INTERNET FOUND AT BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN—GO TO ONLINE, THEN OTHER web sites, AND OTHER AGAIN
IT EXPORTS IT TO A FOLDER OF THE DATE AND MAKES IT INTO A WMV FILE FOR ANY WINDOWS CPU-THEN BURN THE DVD FROM THERE
FlipShare Software
AMAZON.COM
FLIP VIDEO – MINO MODEL WITH 60 MIN, NO BATTERIES REQUIRED
WalMart.com – other models, some 30 minutes, all use batteries
New Mino HD at Walmart.com
@Flipvideo.com – also watch demo here
Purchase Options Walmart.com Amazon.com eBay.com theFlip.com Pure Digital
Technologies does not accept P.O.s
Office Depot Office Max Target Best Buy Kmart Tiger Direct Digital Wish
Average Prices:Mino - $159 60 minMino HD - $205Ultra 30 min - $79Ultra 60 min - $?UltraHD-120min $129• On eBay I have seen some older models still in box for $10 to $50.
Go to ‘Where to Buy’ on top menu and down to ‘Educators’ for a special two for one deal on ultra 120 white- 2@$150
New Payment Options
Schools, Districts, and UniversitiesThe Flip Video Sales team is happy to
support your purchase of any product in the Flip Video Family line and can accommodate various payment options. Please contact [email protected] to pursue this opportunity. But they still don’t accept Purchase Orders; they have partnered with Follett to sell the Flip under the AV tab of Titlewave and you can use Pos there. But can’t get them skinned
Accessories/Add ons
Underwater caseCar or wall chargerUSB extension cablesRechargeable batteries on someTripodCarrying caseDesign your own Mino with your photos or
school logos or designs at www.theflip.comGet educator rebate of $10 each on 3 Flips
at the Flip website
New Item-----FlipShare TV™
FlipShare TV lets you watch your entire Flip Video™ library wirelessly on your TV or HDTV. Flip Video camcorders are known for making video simple, and now, with FlipShare TV, it's even easier to enjoy and share your videos. Just connect the FlipShare TV Base to your TV, plug the USB Key into
your computer, and start enjoying your Flip Video library wirelessly on your TV.$149.99
Another New Item for HD
Flip Video™ HDMI™ Cables*
The Flip Video™ HDMI Cables let you watch the vivid, vibrant HD video you've shot using your Flip UltraHD™ or Flip MinoHD™ 120 minute camcorder directly on your HDTV. Each pack comes with two cables: a short (2') cable (black) that's ideal for traveling and a longer (6.5') cable (white) that's perfect for use at home.
$24.99
http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/view_lesson_plans
Contact Info
Rachel Shankles
Lakeside High School Sch 501-262-1530 Home 501-624-7138Cell [email protected] [email protected]