Video+Lab+LIS+5250

__** 1. Digital video cameras **__
The best thing about this camera is all the special features it comes with, it has a movie mode for filming and films in HD, 720p. It has numerous shooting programs and has all the ease of a point and click camera. Very easy for student use and will take minimal teacher involvement. Also at $169 these would be very easy to replace. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/nikon-coolpix-s6100-silver/4852-6501_7-34505739.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody
 * Nikon Coolpix S6100 $169.95 from PC Connection Express x 6 = $1019.70 **

__** 2. External microphones for the computers and the cameras **__ All the reviews I read mentioned the great sound quality from these microphones plus the price really can't be beat. http://www.pcworld.com/shopping/reviews/prtprdid,909521-sortby,retailer/reviews.html
 * Logitech Microphone $19.95 from PC Connection Express x 6 = $119.70 **

__** 3. Computers (with monitors and mice) to edit the videos **__ I went with a laptop for portability and because they take up less desk space in the lab. I also stuck with PC because the majority of student are familiar with them and being in a smaller school you never know what your computers might be re-purposed for. This laptop has tons of storage and one of the fastest processors in a laptop. It also has a dvd writer and camera card storage ports as well as an HDMI port and 4 USB ports. There weren't any user reviews on cnet for this computer so I borrowed one from another site, all my information about the specs. came from cnet. http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=5799
 * HP Probook 4720 $1059.44 from Amazon x 6 = $6356.64 **

Since I will be purchasing laptops I will also purchase a wireless mouse to go along with each one. This is just for user ease and as a backup plan. I know from personal experience that the touch pad mouse on laptops is highly susceptible to drink spills and having the option of a wireless mouse will save on repairs. http://reviews.cnet.com/mice/logitech-lx6-cordless-optical/4852-3148_7-32836870.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody
 * Logitech LX6 Optical Mouse $8.99 from Amazon x 6 = $53.94 **

__**<span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 4. Video editing software **__ <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This software sounds easy to use and comes with some great special effects. You can even convert your 2d videos to 3d. It has a good price which makes it easy to add to other computers if we ever get to upgrade the lab. There are also free tutorials online to help you get started and walk you through some of the more complex techniques. <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">http://www.pcworld.com/article/223743/corel_videostudio_pro_x4_video_editing_software_offers_speed_improvements.html
 * <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Corel VideoStudio Pro X4 $39.99 from Corel x 6 = $239.94 **

<span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">I would probably download Windows Movie Maker on each computer as a secondary resource, since you can download it for free.

<span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">http://download.cnet.com/Windows-Live-Movie-Maker/3000-13631_4-10965753.html

<span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Panasonic RP-HC150S Noise Cancelling Headphone $32.24 from Amazon x 8 = $257.92 <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The main downside in the reviews are that they don't completely cancel all noise but when using them in a library setting I think it will be more successful. Most people commented on the comfort level and how good it was, plus the price makes them very easy to replace. I am purchasing two extra pairs of headphones to use with the t.v.s I plan on purchasing with my leftover funds. I used a review from Amazon because I couldn't figure out PCworld and cnet hadn't reviewed the product yet. <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RP-HC150-S-RP-HC150-Noise-Canceling-Headphones/dp/B000FEJPZW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315780464&sr=8-1
 * __<span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 5. Headphones to be used in the editing process __**


 * <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Total $8047.84 **

<span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">My video lab will be set up in a small room at the front of the library, that can be locked, and arranged in an L shaped fashion to leave room for some filming on the other side of the room. Tables and chairs have already been provided by the school. One side of the L will be a computer workstation with all of the computers/printers and the other side of the L will be the t.v. viewing area.

<span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">I will have two t.v.s set up as viewing stations for the students so they can see their finished products. This t.v. is lightweight and has HD capabilities, up to 1080p. It also has a very slim design so they will take up minimal space. <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-un22d5000/4852-6482_7-34514703.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody
 * __<span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">T.V. __**
 * <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Samsung UN22D5000 $269.99 from Amazon x 2 = $539.98 **

<span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Students can't watch their new videos without DVD players. These are durable basic players that are easy to replace and easy to use. <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-DVD-C500-Upconverting-Player-Black/dp/B003ANVQWU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315782012&sr=8-1
 * __<span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">DVD Player __**
 * <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Samsung DVD-C500 $39.99 from Best Buy x 2 = $79.98 **

<span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Most of our work will be done editing videos but I think it's important for the students to have a way to print their photographs as well. These could be used in conjunction with video projects or serve as supplement to the journalism department. According the the reviews this printer does everything quickly, quietly, and well. All good things. It's easy to instal and very user friendly, perfect for students who cannot be constantly supervised. <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">http://www.pcworld.com/article/204168/canon_pixma_ip4820_color_inkjet_printer_very_good_performance_reasonable_price.html
 * __<span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Color Photo Printer __**
 * <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Canon Pixma iP4820 $101.73 from PCWorld **

__**<span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Printer **__ <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">It's also important for students to have access to a regular printer for assignments. I went with a laser printer to cut down on ink costs. This printer had good customer reviews on Amazon and it seems to do the work similarly to the photo printer, quickly and quietly. <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Monochrome-Laser-Printer-ML-1665/dp/B003G2OVCC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315782805&sr=8-1
 * <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Samsung ML-1665 $84.99 from Amazon **


 * <span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Grand Total $8854.52 **

<span style="color: #a8350f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The extra funds will used to provide supplies for lab as needed. Supplies will include ink, batteries, HDMI cables, any other cables/power cords, paper, photo paper, DVDs, CDs, and any other unforeseen supplies.