Computer Sessions for March 2017 at 10:00AM

March 28th
We will concentrate this week on computer videos on your computer created with Smartphones.

Agenda:
In order to learn how to use the Editing Software and determine whether you will purchase it with the Vid Box (Cost $49.99) or use the complete set up at the Senior Center, we will do the following for teaching purposes only. 

We may increase the Center setup by 2 with the ability to signout the two new uinits for home use.

We will need 2 more DVD players, if anyone has an old one to donate.

A. Install the honestech software on the laptops of those attending the Session that  were not completed last week.
B. Copy the 2 Video additional test files to your laptop to Import and Edit at Sessions.
C. Download the new Movie Maker App from the Store.
D. Open the Old Movie Maker and review the created file.
E. Play the Saved Movie Maker created file.
F. Create a New Movie with the New App with the Christmas song Video.
G. Open the VHS to DVD software and Add the MP-4 file and discuss Editing. 


March 21st
We Start on the Advanced Mode this week

7. Advanced Mode: (Page 27 of the Manual)
Select “Advanced Mode” from the main menu screen.
The Advanced Mode combines the same recording functionality of the Easy Wizard Mode with the ability to manage your video conversions from recording, to editing and finally to burning.

You can use the Advanced Mode to perform many functions including:
1. Record from multiple tapes and/or video sources
2. Convert to DVD, MPEG, AVI, WMV, LongDVD, iPod, PSP
3. Convert overseas tapes to your local standard
4. Import existing videos from your computer
5. Edit and/or combine recordings from one or multiple sources
6. Add transitions, special effects and text to video
7. Preview recording before burning to ensure it plays as desired
8. Create custom disc menus
9. Burn your recordings to DVD, VCD, SVCD or save as an ISO image to burn later
If you are looking for complete control of your video recordings, the Advanced Mode will provide that and more.

Agenda:
In order to learn how to use the Editing Software and determine whether you will purchase it with the Vid Box (Cost $49.99) or use the complete set up at the Senior Center, we will do the following for teaching purposes only.

A. Install the honestech software on the laptops of those attending the Sessions.
B. Copy the 3 Video test files to your laptop to Import and Edit at Sessions.
C. Make copies of the pages in the manual for the Advanced Mode for reference. 

We will only be able to learn 4 to 9 on the above list in several Sessions and will cover the Capture Mode after learning how to Edit and Burn when the Vid Box is in use.



March 14th
This Session was cancelled by the BIG snow of 2017!

March 7th
This month will be for learning new skills.
We will use the Laptop 2 Setup Station Equipment from the Computer Room.
1. DVD Movies to Borrow and Return - Set up and discuss. 
2. Anyone who would like to add DVD's to the Cases, bring them in.
3. If you may want it back later, put your Name and address label on it 
    in the lower right corner. It will be added to the available listing.
4. If anyone has a very Popular Old VHS Movie that you would like 
    to convert to  DVD, we will do one at the Session. VHS to DVD Program.

Brown Leather Case

Clear Plastic Case

DVD Movie List



















This will lead to the following in the week's to come.
1. Converting Cassette Videos to DVD's.
2. Editing CD/DVD's from Video Camera's or other DVD's
3. Editng DVD's created already from 8M film.
4. Other editing the Group would like to do.

Computer Sessions for January and February 2017 at 10:00AM

February 28th
No Session -Voting





February 21st
The last Session for February will be a Workshop. There will be no Session on the 28th due to the State Senate voting.

Several members have said they want to set up a Gmail account and transfer their Contacts to that account. Please review and edit your current contacts so they will be correct in your new account.

Agenda:

1. Create a Gmail account for those wanting to do that.
2. Import contacts from an old or other account. 
3. Import Computer Club contacts from bwsclt01@gmail.com.  PW centerlt1
    (Can be to a non gmail A/C).
4. Set up Groups of Contacts for mailing.
5. Install Photo Gallery or Picasa for those missing it.
6. Make Photo Gallery or Picasa Default App instead of M/S Photos.




February 14th
The Third Session of "Photos" the Workshop to create your own Super Slideshow.

is next Tuesday The Scans of Photos and Importing to their 1Project Folder will be completed.

Agenda:
We will begin the Session with a Question and Answer Period with Art and Jerry.

Bring your Questions and we will discuss how t resolve them.

Next
1.  All Editing- "Cropping, Auto-Enhancing and Adjustment will be completed in 
     Photo Gallery.

2. When complete we will evaluate how the pictures now look in "Picasa" 
    and "Photos" software.

3. If the Group wants to continue, we will transfer the Project pictures into 

    "Movie Maker" or another App to add Text and Music. 




February 7th
The Session cancelled for the Ice Storm (Senior Center Closed).







January 31st
The Second Session of "Photos" Workshop to create your own Super Slideshow.
is next Tuesday The 6 Attendees completed the Scans of Photos and Importing to their 1Project Folder.

If you were not here 2 weeks ago, you can complete the 17th's work easily since both printers will be available to you this week. You can also work at home.

 Vol 14 Scan Old Pictures to a Flash Drive

The Group from 2 weeks ago will add more pictures from other folders on their computer  and get ready to continue the Agenda.

Agenda:

5.  All Editing- "Cropping, Auto-Enhancing and Adjustment will be done in 
     Photo Gallery.
6. When complete we will evaluate how the pictures now look in "Picasa" 
    and "Photos" software.
7. If the Group wants to continue, we will transfer the Project pictures into 
    "Movie Maker" or another App to add Text and Music.




January 24th
Agenda: Session cancelled due to Weather.



January 17th
The Start of "Photos" Workshop to create your own Super Slideshow.
We will proceed with the creation over at least 3 Sessions.

Agenda:

1. Bring at least 25 old printed Photos to Scan to a Flash Drive.
2. Take or be able to select from your Smartphone or Camera pictures 
    to add to your project.
3. We will create a new picture folder called 1Project
4. The Flash Drive, Smartphone and Camera photos will be imported to the
     1Project Folder using "Photo Gallery".
5.  All Editing- "Cropping, Auto-Enhancing and Adjustment will be done in 
     Photo Gallery.
6. When complete we will evaluate how the pictures now look in "Picasa" 
    and "Photos" software.
7. If the Group wants to continue, we will transfer the Project pictures into 
    "Movie Maker" or another App to add Text and Music.



January 10th
The review of Microsoft "Photos" Software in Windows 10 will continue.

Agenda:

1. Collection- All Photos sorted by Date.
2. Albums:
      Camera Roll
      Saved Pictures
      Screen Shots
      Last Import
3. Folders:
      File Explorer (On Hard Drive).
      One Drive (On Cloud)

Features:
4. Editing
5. Auto Enhancement.
6. Cropping.
7. Microsoft Account (Bring your PASSWORD)
8. Sharing Pictures (Large amounts too)

We now have 3 Photo Editing Software programs and we should utilize the best feature of each of them.

January 3rd

The month of January will be for - Learning to use Microsoft "Photos" Software in Windows 10.

We will start by postioning the Photos App on our computer where you want to access it from.

Choices:
1. Start Section.
2. Taskbar.
3. As an Icon.

We will download pictures from your phone or digital camera (Bring the USB wire to connect to your computer) using the revised procedure shown in Tip Vol 10.
The Photos don't need to be newly taken.

Print Vol 10 at home and bring it to the Session.

Vol 10 Downloading Smartphone Pictures to Win 10 Photos

Computer Sessions for December 2016 at 10:00AM

December 27th

 

There will be No Meeting 

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December 27th 

next week.

December 6th

We will do maintenance on your Laptops and the SC Laptops.

If you are having any PC problems, bring them.

We will then have a discussion about Sessions for 2017.

The next Session in my Plan is for a Special Power Point Workshop for January.

We need more ideas of what Session content should be.

Please prepare a list of suggestions for the meeting.