Video+Lab


 * Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (10)** - Minicamcorder that is able to record up to 1080 p HD resolution. Video camera has a rechargeable lithium battery, SD card slot, strong low-light performance, electronic image stabilization, and external mic jack. It doesn't come with an SD card, so those will need to be purchased separately.
 * $114.90 X 10 = $1149.00
 * [|Cnet Review of Video Camera]

** San Disc Memory Cards -4G (10) ** - According to the review on the Kodak Camera, it suggested that 14-16 min. per gigabyte of memory is what you would get using 1080 p HD resolution.
 * $22 X 10 = $220
 * [|Price Quote of Cards]

** Shure PG48 Microphone ** - 7 inch microphone with suggested uses for speech and music. It has a microphone plug on a 15 ft. cord and a removeable stand. (Can be used with a pocket video camera and computer.)
 * $39 X 10 = $390
 * [|Cnet description of Microphone]

** Velocity Micro Edge Z40 **- This desktop has a very fast processor, Intel Core i5 with 3.3 GHz. It also has 4GB memory. One of the suggested graphics cards for editing video, is the 1 GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 560Ti. With the gaming capabilities this computer is known for, I believe it would do very well as a video editor. [|Article] on specifications for a computer to do video editing from PC World.
 * $949 X 5 = $4745
 * [|Cnet Review of Computer]

** Samsung PX2370 LCD Monitor ** - This 23-inch monitor has a good movie performance rating and useful onscreen display options. It is also a good value.
 * $249.99 X 5 = $1249.95
 * [|Cnet Review of Monitor]

**﻿** ** Cyberlink PowerDirector 9 Video Editing Software ** - [|Website] - This software is the first to support 64-bit Windows. It makes this software process very quickly and has many options for editing. (It has 100 tracks available.) According to an editor for PC World, it's actually very easy to use and interfaces well.
 * Logitech B100 Optical USB Mouse mouse ** - This optical mouse is wired and very economical. Because it is wired, it requires no batteries and has a less likely chance of "walking away" from the computer station.
 * $4.95 X 5 = $24.75
 * [|Cnet Review of Mice]
 * $89.95 X 5 = $449.25
 * [|Review on PC World] (mentioned in a couple of different Blog entries.)


 * Headphones **﻿ - Lightweight ear-covering headphones are have a balanced sound and completely cover the ear. They are very reasonably priced.
 * $24.58 X 5 = $62.90
 * [|Cnet Review of Headphones]


 * Library Arrangement** - I would want the five computers set up in a corner away from the library, preferably away from the area where classes take place. Both can be going on simultaneously that way. There is a section of our library with countertops for computer stations. This could be easily added on to make enough room for 5 work stations. It would be nice to use computer chairs that are more comfortable to sit than standard wooden library chairs. Also, I would need some locking cabinets to store the equipment when it is not in use. I spent a total of $8290.85. With the leftover amount $1709.16, I would be able to purchase more countertop space, locking storage unit, and perhaps a supply of blank rewriteable DVDs.