Video pad

We're going to finish our term doing a video about news using a program of free software called Video pad.

What Is VideoPad?

VideoPad is editing software that helps in the enhancement of videos to give them a professional touch. It has many tools that can help you transform your homemade videos and share them with friends and family through various media. Here are some of the features of this software:

Effects

The effects in this software allow you to select from an array of fading transitions, preview them as real time applications and also set the time of the chosen effect. Therefore, you get to choose the manner in which the effects take place, control the amount of time for the effects, and preview them like they were final products.

Optimization

With VideoPad, you can easily add digital images and pictures, while also adjusting the brightness and contrast for your video. You can create effects similar to those found in old images and videos by applying the black and white effects. You can also play around with the sepia and negative toned effects. VideoPad allows you to input text or captions onto the video as well. There is also a set of great audio tools to experiment with.

Audio Tools

You can import set musical tracks or be more creative and come up with your own by combining two or more tracks. This tool also allows you to select or make your own soundtrack for your video. You can even input your own words into a narration on the video or if you have an existing one, you can simply import that to be added to the final product.

Social networks

My partner and me did a presentation about what is a Social network, how you can use it, types and security.
Here I put the link because we did it in Prezi, but, if you have problems to see it, also I write here the information.
I hope you like it!

http://prezi.com/k_zkfeul2zj5/social-networks/


A. Definition:

Alternatively referred to as a virtual community or profile site, a social network is a web site on the Internet that brings people together in a central location to talk, share ideas, share interests, make new friends, etc.

B. Before & now:

This type of collaboration and sharing of data is often referred to as social media. Unlike traditional media that is often created by no more than 10 people, social media sites contain content that has been created by hundreds or even millions of different people. Below is a small list of some of the biggest social networks used today.

C. Six Major Social Network Categories:

1.Social connections
2.Multimedia sharing
3.Professional
4.Informational
5.Educational
6.Hobbies

1.Social connections

Keeping in touch with friends and family members is one of the greatest benefits of social networking. Here is a list of the most widely-used websites for building social connections online.

• Facebook: Arguably the most popular social media utility, Facebook provides a way for users to build connections and share information with people and organizations they choose to interact with online.



• Twitter: Share your thoughts and keep up with others via this real-time information network.

• Google +: This relatively new entrant to the social connection marketplace is designed to allow users to build circles of contacts that they are able to interact with and that is integrated with other Google products.





• MySpace: Though it initially began as a general social media site, MySpace has evolved to focus on social entertainment, providing a venue for social connections related to movies, music games and more.



• Tuenti: is a Spanish social network that is similar to Facebook.

2.Multimedia sharing

Social networking makes it easy to share video and photography content online. Here are some of the most popular sites for multimedia sharing.

YouTube

Flickr

Picasa

Instagram

Vine

3. Professional & 4. Informational

3.Profesional

Professional social networks are designed to provide opportunities for career-related growth. Some of these types of networks provide a general forum for professionals to connect, while others are focused on specific occupations or interests. A few examples of professional social networks are listed below.

 LinkedIn

 Nurse Connect

4.Informational

Informational communities are made up of people seeking answers to everyday problems. For example, when you are thinking about starting a home improvement project or want to learn how to go green at home, you may perform a web search and discover countless blogs, websites, and forums filled with people who are looking for the same kind of information. A few examples include:

Super Green Me: HGTV 

DiscussionForums: Do-It-Yourself Community.

5.Educational &  6.Hobbies

5.Educational

Educational networks are where many students go in order to collaborate with other students on academic projects, to conduct research for school, or to interact with professors and teachers via blogs and classroom forums. Educational social networks are becoming extremely popular within the educational system today. Some examples of such educational social networks are listed below.

The Student Room, The Math Forum, ePALS School Blog, Classroom 2.0, Academia.edu

6.Hobbies

One of the most popular reasons many people use the Internet is to conduct research on their favorite projects or topics of interest related to personal hobbies. When people find a website based on their favorite hobby, they discover a whole community of people from around the world who share the same passion for those interests. This is what lies at the heart of what makes social networks work, and this is why social networks that are focused on hobbies are some of the most popular. A few examples of hobby-focused social networking sites include: Oh My Bloom, My Place at Scrapbook.com,

 Sport Shouting 

D. Build Connections with Caution

These are just a few examples of the many opportunities to engage in dialog via social media websites. The fact that there are so many ways to connect with like-minded individuals online can be very exciting and beneficial, but it's essential to proceed with caution. Keep in mind that not everyone who shows up on a social media website is who he or she claims to be. Exercise caution and closely guard your personal information any time you engage in social networking activities regardless of what kind of social utility you are using.