Groups+for+media+projects

This is a learning Group! and we all learn from each other! 

NOTE: I emailed Norm and he said that they asked our Prof. about groups during the web conference on Adobe Connect. She said the academic coaches would select groups for us and then if we wanted changes we'd have to go through the coaches. So - we don't need to choose groups...but we can use this space to list our skills and contact emails for when we are placed in groups.

Profiles of each one: give a description of your skills

Luis Alba .- intermediate experience, I have filmed events and using editing tools such as moviemaker, photostory3, imovie and picture editing software sucha s photoshop CS3 I would like to join a group with knowledge in different software. also somebody that knows graphic design since I need to learn more on color selection and layouts.

Kim Estes - advanced experience. I film, edit, and teach these tools to the teachers in my district. I am well versed in file types, conversion for format (love flv) and am comfortable in all PC based softwares for editing including but not limited to moviemaker, Corel Studio, Intervideo Win DVD, Final Cut Pro. My preference ('cuz it's on my computer at home) is Adobe Premier Pro CS3. I am a digital scrapbooker and can also create and edit digital graphics and vector images.

Arleen Janer-Jones. I am a rookie. I was used to using PowerPoint but after this class, never again LOL! Have only worked with Photo Story 3 so far but am going to go explore MovieMaker. I loved, loved making the first video!! This is the link to my video.(note - my video is sad - just in case you are not in the mood) http://ajanerjones.wikispaces.com/Sister..+Interrupted

Irma Rodriguez - I thought I knew a little, but after hearing you guys, I'll have to call myself a rookie. Our school district uses Macs for our students, so I have a Mac and I l love it, love it, love it! I have worked on PCs and use PowerPoint, but mostly I like using Apple products, like iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD, Garageband, Keynote, etc. I enjoy creating slideshows and simple movies and would really love to see everyone's else's digital story. How about we create a page and everyone can put their wikispace adresses so we can watch each other videos?

La Sheonda Martin-I am like Irma. I thought I had at least a little bit of experience, but after reading about you all, I would classify myself as a rookie. My district uses dual platform laptops for us teachers, so I have experience with both Macs and PCs.

Norm Sands - I would hate to classify myself as anything with technology...just when I think I got it all down, it all changes or there's something completely new and easier...so let's just say 1) I am old (I used to have to put a floppy disk in my computer in order for its DOS system to boot up and used PCs long before they thought of copying the Mac environment by inventing Windows) 2) I have messed with all types of software from word processing to bookkeeping to MovieMaker to all kinds of music composition and recording software. Unlike most my age, I love technology and am frequently seen in Best Buy or similar stores trying to buy the latest gizmo. Though my main career has been teaching for the past 24 years, I have worked in other places and, specifically in advertising and radio (yes, Kim...I cheated...the narration of my story was a breeze...LOL). I am also a well-published composer and author in the music education field and have many books and articles to my credit. Soooo...what I'm tryin' to say here is: I really don't care which role I get in the group - I'll pick up the ball and run with it. My photo story is on my wiki: http://mrsands.wikispaces.com/Photo+Story

Benny Villarreal - I have the same skill that La Sheonda Martin. I have experience with both Macs and PCs and our district is 90 percent Macs. I like to do different things with technology from Photoshop, iMovie to troubleshooting computers. Thanks Kim for the site..

Nestor Londono - I have enough experience to perform decently in a project. I like to make things simple because that is the purpose of technology You can visit my dog (in Spanish) at http://www.youtube.com/my_videos

Jennifer Anaya- (our group is now full! Thanks!) I have experience creating projects on Macs using iMovie, Garageband, and all other Apple products, and I train teachers in my district on using these Apple products. I create the intro videos for announcements each week, editing different classes saying the pledges, adding live footage and still shots, as well as movies and voiceover. I enjoy adding Comic Life and Kidspiration into projects, and using Photo Booth to add interest to backgrounds. I am experienced using different file formats and getting those formats into iMovie. I already have one member in my group who is extremely reliable and easy to work with. We are looking for two more members.

Lee Ann Holmes - Intermediate experience. I used to teach Video Technology to high school students. I have experience in Adobe Premiere, Pinnacle Studio, and Windows Movie Maker. I have also created some Flash projects. All my experience with video has been on PCs. I enjoy the technical side more than the writing side.

Kim Flippin - (I still need a group!!) Intermediate experience. I have taught Multimedia which involves one unit over video. I have used Movie Maker, VideoWave, and now Premiere Pro CS3 and CS4. And like Lee Ann, I also like the technical side a lot more! I have Flash experience, as well.

Contact emails: 4. Irma Rodriguez - irmagination@gmail.com 5. La Sheonda Martin - la_sheonda@sbcglobal.net 6. Norm Sands - normsands@sbcglobal.net 7. Benny Villarreal - bennyv34@yahoo.com 8. Nestor Londono nestorlv@hotmail.com 9. Jennifer Anaya janaya@newbraunfels.txed.net 10. Lee Ann Holmes lholmes1@satx.rr.com 11. Kim Flippin kim.flippin@gmail.com
 * 1) Luis Alba ljalba@yahoo.com
 * 2) Kim Estes mamaestes@gmail.com
 * 3) Arleen Janer-Jones a_janer@msn.com