Rip+Burn+and+Borrow

Session Overview:
This week we will be looking at getting online resources in a useable format (ie taking videos of youtube and other like sources) and taking DVD’s off the DVD so you can edit them, or give them to students to edit/mash. Also touching on a good converter site when you have the wrong format of file.

Software Used:
Handbrake – Used to rip DVD’s onto your computer in a format that works for you. It is free and available at [] [] – used to rip youtube clips online [] - used to convert all types of files online for example mp3 to m4, psd to jpeg, even old word docs to new ones! [] - used to keep youtube videos (thanks to Erin) kick – type the word //kick// into the youtube URL (eg []) and it downloads it for you. Kinda awesome, but kinda does not work at school at all times so more of a home thing…

**Ripping a DVD :**

 * ====Good so that you can isolate scenes for analysis====
 * ====Good also for giving student film to work with in a workable size/format====
 * ====Good for converting size of film/quality to fit on wikis etc (be wary of copyright)====
 * ====Check your format – make sure the size is appropriate and useable====
 * ====Make use of the chapters section for small bits====


 * ====Good if it’s likely to be taken down, lost or replaced====
 * ====May fill up your hard drive quickly!====
 * ====The title will need renaming====
 * ====Check the format you are downloading in====

**Converting stuff:**

 * ====Great when editing in media programs to avoid rendering====
 * ====Also handy when students work on other platforms====
 * ====Tricky hidden little section saying you agree to conditions etc is hard to find!====
 * ====Will place documents into download folder if you can not find them!====