Assignment for Week 6:

A. Research the IEEE 1394 interface. Briefly explain its development (e.g., by what other names is it known?), and describe its advantages or disadvantages relative to other transfer methods.
B. Research the free video editing software listed below. Read the any user reviews and tips/guides, and give your own impressions of the following programs:
  • Windows Movie Maker 2
  • Avid FreeDV
  • Thugs-at-Bay Zwei-Stein
C. E-mail me a brief, original digital video clip. Balance file size and quality (make sure you keep it to a size that can be attached to an e-mail message). Choose between the available formats in order to get the best balance of resolution (strive for 352 x 240), frames per second, least amount of artifacting, etc. In the body of your e-mail message, explain what you chose to use and why.