Sound,+Video,+and+Graphic+Editors

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 * Convert from one file format to another **


 * 1) Convert your .pdf's to PowerPoints - http://www.investintech.com/resources/blog/archives/212-how-to-convert-pdf-to-powerpoint-on-facebook.html#

**IMAGE and PHOTO Editors**

Recommended web tips for Graphics
 * crop first, constrain proportions and aspect ratio to retain the dimensions,
 * image size 300 x 200 (approx.)
 * file size 30 - 50 kb preferred, 100kb max
 * photo types most often used are .jpg, .gif, .png


 * 1) [] Summo Paint - Online [|image] editor - create register to access
 * 2) [] Be Funky - free, easy online editing
 * 3) http://www.picmonkey.com - edit and add effects in real time, save them in a smaller size for use on the Web or in your projects
 * 4) http://aviary.com - This tool works best for people knowledgeable in photo/graphics editing but who are looking for an online solution.
 * 5) http://www.fotoflexer.com - crop, resize, rmove items and add effects to your photos
 * 6) http://bluefive.pair.com - PIXresize r is afree download to resize an image. Do one or a bunch quickly - only for WINDOWS users
 * 7) [] - resizer for MACs with OS X
 * 8) http://www.resizr.com - Upload your photo or enter the URL for the photo to be resized, cropped, rotated, etc. and decide how you want to share the pictures.

** MUSIC and SOUND Recording and Editors **

// Audio NOTE: // **.mp3** files to work in **Smart** **B oard **. **.wav files** work in** Promethean and PowerPoint **

> Audacity – Free to down load Audacity. Use this for recording and editing sounds, converting files from one format to another, cutting sounds/music to smaller selections, and remixing the audio.
 * 1) [] - super simple recorder that saves audio in an .mp3 format.
 * 2) []
 * tutorials on how to use Audacity []
 * When I was using Audacity, I had trouble with my voice recording playing at the correct speed. I had to have the lame file from here [] Use the one under the zip option.
 * // Basic Overview – watch a video tutorial // []
 * // More Advanced – watch a video tutorial //[]
 * 1) [|www.mediaconverter.org] convert **sound files** to //**.mp3**// files Free to convert **YouTube** videos to //**.wmv**// files (You can convert 5 videos per day using this free software)
 * 2) [] will allow you to convert sound files to .mp3 files for SMART boards and other applications!
 * 3) For Mac users, here are some excellent tools for capturing, editing, and converting audio files. They are not free, but trial versions are available for download:
 * @http://www.hairersoft.com/AmadeusPro/AmadeusPro.html Amadeus Pro is my "go to" program for audio editing. It has: //all the features most users will need.//
 * //@http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/wiretap/ Wiretap Studio from Ambrosia Software.//
 * 1) // @http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijackpro/ Audio Hijack Pro from Rogue Amoeba. (Both of these allow audio to be captured from any application.) //
 * 2) // @http://vocaroo.com - Super easy audio recorder. Hit record, play it back, download it, embed or email the link to yourself to use in your website, blog, wikis, or podcasts. //
 * 3) // @http://aviary.com/tools/Myna - This site gives a little more robust recording like Audacity but without the hassle of downloading, check this site out. //
 * 4) //Viewpoint by CLEAR - @http://clear.msu.edu/viewpoint - Internet application for language learning from the Center for Language Education and Research. Prepare your audio or video - record it, save it, copy and paste the embed code into your web page or program. Easy but there are no editing tools available.//
 * 5) //Google voice - http://voice.google.com - request a number in your area and create voice prompts for yiour students. Set the account to go directly to voicmail. Voicemail .mp3 files can be dowloaded or embedded.//
 * 6) //Voki.com - http://Voki.com - Create an avatar and give it a voice and design it's appearance - use it on your interactive whiteboard - Promethean or SMART - Use it to introduce a person or topic, give directions, announce a quiz or test, and more.//

// **VIDEO and converters** //

Video NOTE:
 * If you need videos for SMART, you can use movie files in //** .flv **// format if you want to embed them in the file. If you have players installed on your computer for other file types, the videos will play if you link to the videos.
 * Promethean will allow you to embed .flv, .mov, or .mp4 files. if you have players installed on your computer for other file types, the videos will play if you link to the video
 * PowerPoint and MovieMaker will allow you to embed //** .wmv **//files. When in SMART, you can link to (not insert) a movie in .wmv format as long as you have Windows Media Player installed.


 * 1) **[] a free media player, capture videos from the Web to your PC with one click and convert video to many different formats, create a library of videos, music, and pictures** You can capture a YouTubeor other videos on the web while you are watching them and then convert the video to a .flv or .wmv format. Here is a video tutorial: []
 * 2) [] Online-convert.com will allow you to upload a file and convert it to a flash video.
 * 3) www.zamzar.com Free software to convert a movie to a //.wmv// file (you'll have to wait to get an email before you can finish downloading your video so it may take longer). You can have zamzar convert a //.flv// movie to a .wmv file!
 * 4) ClipNabber - @http://clipnabber.com/clipnabber_classic.php - ClipNabber is an easy video capture tool. Just copy and paste the URL of the video you want to download, click NAB and you'll get a download link. It is available in many different languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Thai, more...
 * 5) http://keepvid.com converts videow to //.flv// files (good for SmartBoard ) but you'll have to convert these files to .wmv files for use in a presentation. www.ImTOO.com Rip your DVD's with a program found at You can try it and then probably buy it!
 * 6) http://jaycut.com Need to edit your videos? Try Jaycut edit videos online for free or if you need to do more extensive editing the more advanced version is great and very inexpensive.
 * 7) [|http://www.any-video-converter.com]This can be a useful tool for converting video from one format to another. You can also grab audio from videos on the Web. There is a free version as well as paid versions. Here is a video showing how to use this converter: []