Video

There are a number of ways to draw attention to your website. You can add cool graphics, sound and animation. You can also add video, combining image, sound and motion.

Recording video and adding it to your website can take a bit of time but, if used correctly it can really help to communicate information.

Recording video

First, you need to get some video footage. To record video you will need:

• Video camera (preferably digital, making it easier to add your video to your website)
• Video batteries or access to a power supply (make sure they are charged)
• Video tape
• Tripod (to keep video footage sharp and focused)
• Microphone (even if your video camera has a mic, a separate microphone gives much better sound)
• Headphones

Moving your video to your computer

Once you have finished shooting, you need to get your video on to your computer. This process of moving your video to your computer is called 'digitising'.

If your video camera is digital and came with a computer interface (USB, Firewire, etc.), use the software supplied by the manufacturer to move your video to your computer.

If your video camera is analogue (VHS, Hi-8), you will need a video capture device for your computer.

Editing video

You have your video footage on your computer. Now it's time to assemble your video clips into a finished movie. There are a number of video editing programs allowing you to edit, cut and add effects to your video to create a finished movie.