Video+Lab

**1. Digital video cameras** **//__Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera __//**
 * **COST **: $113.54 (Black) and $26.99 for 16G SD cards-Amazon.com Marketplace (free shipping)
 * The total cost for five cameras and SD cards will be $702.65
 * **DESCRIPTION **: The PlaySport is a highly durable pocket video camera. It is waterproof and dust resistant. It is Mac and PC compatible. It is very simple to use and comes highly recommended by the CNET reviewer.
 * **LINK **: http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/kodak-playsport-black/4505-6500_7-33941237.html?tag=mncol;lst;5
 * **THOUGHTS: ** It was difficult to decide between the PlaySport and the Flip Ultra HD. These pocket video cameras are very similar in capabilities, but not in durability. I know that the Flip is VERY popular, but I like the improvements made to the PlaySport. It is definitely a great product for beginners and the more familiar users. I think having five of these would be good. The PlaySport also requires SD cards be purchased for memory.

**//__Creative Live Cam Socialized HD AF __//**
 * **COST: **$49.99 TigerDirect.com
 * The total cost for three for these webcams will be $152.96 (this includes the 2.99 Shipping charge)
 * **DESCRIPTION: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> This webcam has an 8 megapixel sensor, it can connect to monitor screens or be placed on a desk, it has a USB connection, and it can be set to project any HD resolution available. There are several FUN accessories available with the software.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">LINK: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> http://reviews.cnet.com/webcams/creative-live-cam-socialize/4505-6502_7-34319078.html?tag=mncol;lst;1
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">THOUGHTS: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> This is a very simple device at a reasonable price.

**//__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Canon Vixia HF M300 Camcorder __//**
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">COST: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">$349.95 (free shipping)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-bottom: 0pt;">The total cost for two of these camcorders will be $699.90
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">DESCRIPTION: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> This camcorder has records good video quality; and it is described as very user friendly. The features and settings are straight forward and, again, easy to understand.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">LINK: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/canon-vixia-hf-m300/4505-6500_7-33949015.html?tag=similarProds;[object HTMLCollection]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">http://www.pcworld.com/shopping/detail/prtprdid,775635982-sortby,retailer/pricing.html
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">THOUGHTS: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I’m impressed by the quality for the price; it has great reviews. I feel like this is a step up from the pocket video camera and will be very useful. It is even better than the Sony HandyCam. Two of these camcorders would be ideal.

__**//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Blue Microphones Snowflake USB //**__
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">2. External microphones for the computers and the cameras **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">COST: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">$44.99 (free shipping)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-bottom: 0pt;">The total cost for 3 microphones will be $134.97.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">DESCRIPTION: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> This is a handy microphone with really good sound quality. It is very easy to install and use.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">LINK: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> [] http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836431003&nm_mc=OTC-C173T&cm_mmc=OTC-C173T-_-Home+Audio-_-Blue+Microphones-_-36431003
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">THOUGHTS: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> It is difficult to select a microphone with good quality and a low price. The Snowflake is both easy to place on the desk or on the monitor.

__**//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Dell Studio XPS 7100 //**__
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">3. Computers (with monitors and mice) to edit the videos **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">COST: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">$1,118.99 (this model starts at $899.99, but some additions were needed)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-bottom: 0pt;">The total cost for five computers will be $5594.95.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">DESCRIPTION: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> This is a well rounded midrange performance PC. It comes with a 20-inch HD Widescreen Monitor with LED, multimedia keyboard, lazer mouse, Blu-ray drive, writes to DVD and CD, wireless networking, Windows 7, and many USB ports.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">LINKS: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/dell-studio-xps-7100/4505-3118_7-34117339.html?tag=rnav
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">THOUGHTS: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> Great customer reviews. Machine needed to be purchased directly from Dell.com. That is where the price jumped from 899.99 with the addition of a Blu-ray player and Windows 7.

//**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">VideoPad Video Editor __**//
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">4. Video editing software **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">COST: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">$ 69.96 (download from CNET.com)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-bottom: 0pt;">The total cost for ten headphones will be $349.75.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">DESCRIPTION: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> the editor’s review described just how easy this program is to use. It seems to make editing easy and fun.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">LINKS: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> []
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">THOUGHTS: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The CNET and customer reviews are ridiculously high. Though I’m not familiar with video editing programs, the reviews were extremely informative.

**//__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">MeElectronics M9 Sound-Isolating Earphones __//**
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">5. Headphones to be used in the editing process **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">COST: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">$16.71
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-bottom: 0pt;">The total cost for ten headphones will be $167.10.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">DESCRIPTION: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> These are very basic headphones. The sound quality is very good.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">LINKS: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> http://reviews.cnet.com/headphones/meelectronics-m9-sound-isolating/4505-7877_7-34047574.html?tag=similarProds;[object HTMLCollection]
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">THOUGHTS: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I wanted to order ten pairs of these because they are inexpensive and it is a good idea to have extra.

__//**Computer Tables**//__
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">6. Space **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">COST: $519.00
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The total cost for three double station tables will be $1557.00
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">DESCRIPTION: These computer tables keep cords tidy. There is enough room for two computers at each station.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">LINKS: []
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 115%;">THOUGHTS: These are sleeking looking tables, but I don’t really know if I would need to order tables.


 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">GRAND TOTAL: $9359.28 **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I spent $1,557.00 of my AV/Computers money on computer desks. I didn’t have much left after that. I would like to be able to have a locker to keep the newly purchased materials. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I really would like a corner of the library to be the designated video lab, but would need to purchase some movable walls so that the space can be blocked off from the rest of the library.