* Apologies for cross postings *
There are still some places available on the following forthcoming one day
course. BUFVC members receive a discount, so please forward to any
colleagues who may be interested.
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AUDIO FOR THE WEB
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2nd October 2003
Presenters: Greg Newton-Ingham, University of East Anglia and Murray Weston
(BUFVC)
Audio material can create and enhance web content and provide a valuable
teaching resource when encoded and networked. Illustrating real uses, such
as libraries and archiving, lecturing and distance learning, this course
will give participants the technical and practical knowledge to handle audio
material successfully.
The day covers production and reuse of audio material, with sessions on:
* What is Web delivery?
* Content - Production & Reuse, Rights
* A Basic Introduction to Audio; revision on basic physics;
analogue versus digital; digital terms and glossary
* Technology: Analogue formats, Digital formats
* What is a codec?; comparing codecs; which codec to choose
* Tools for compression; MPEG 3; QuickTime; REAL
* Compression; performing a compression, and workflow issues
* Storage; Networking; Delivery
* Use - Lecturing / Seminars
- Library /Archive
- Internet radio
- Distance Learners
There is also time allotted for discussion and questions.
Intended audience: audio visual and computer service providers, librarians,
archivists.
Cost per person, per course, including light lunch and refreshments:
Full rate: GBP 136.17 (+ VAT); BUFVC member's discount rate: GBP 85.11 (+
VAT).
The British Universities Film & Video Council exists to promote the study
and use of moving images in education and research. It runs a regular
programme of one-day courses.
For more information or to book a place on this course, see the BUFVC
website (http://www.bufvc.ac.uk/courses/index.html).
Includes booking forms to download
or contact
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Kate Bensted
Courses & Events
British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street, London, W1T 3QJ
tel: 020 7393 1512
fax: 020 7393 1555
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
