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Ohio AMC Digital Video Collection
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Ohio's
Area Media Centers (AMC) Digital
Video Collection (DVC) is available to all Ohio K-12 schools at no cost to
districts, educators or students. This collection was made possible, in part, through a Library Services and
Technology Act grant awarded to the AMCs by the State Library of Ohio. Funding to maintain and
increase the DVC is provided by the AMCs. The DVC is hosted by INFOhio.
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| Use the current INFOhio Core Collection
username and password, if prompted. |
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| Click the appropriate button to stream or download the video. |
View Now (.WMV files) - Real time video
streaming works best with fiber, cable or full T1 connections. See the Technical
Specifications below for additional information. Teachers may want to check with the
school's technology coordinator to find out if there are streaming video restrictions due
to the high amount of bandwidth needed. |
Download (.MPG files) - If streaming will
not work or is prohibited, temporary downloading is an option. The video can be saved to a
computer - or several classroom computers - for use any time during a 45-day period. See Technical
Specifications below for additional information. |
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CD-ROM
If streaming or downloading are not available, contact your Ohio AMC to borrow CD versions.
Technical Specifications for viewing the videos
Macintosh or Windows computers work equally well, but it is essential to have the latest
browser, version either Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla Firefox
or Safari (MAC). The computer must also have a current version of a standard media
player software such as Windows Media Player (any version after September 1,
2006), QuickTime or RealPlayer. If using a MAC, Windows Media
Player may be used if Netscape, Mozilla or IE are used. INFOhio does NOT
recommend using IE on a MAC as Microsoft has dropped all MAC IE support. If using Safari
or any other browser on a MAC, using QuickTime with Microsoft's QuickTime
WMV Component will allow QuickTime to stream Windows Media
Files. Player
software links are available on INFOhio's Multimedia Tools page and at
INFOhio's Digital Titles Server Help page.
Fiber, cable or full T1 connections are ideal; slower connections will make streaming or
downloading difficult.
Building/District technology coordinators may have to prepare their servers to allow
streaming and downloading, according to local policies. In addition to the software
mentioned above, the Digital Video Collection requires open ports (20, 80, 135, 1755, 7007
and a group from the range 1024-5000). Streaming files are .WMV format; downloading files
are .MPG format.
Can schools download videos to local servers for permanent access?
No, this is a violation of copyright. Permanent downloads will result in producers no
longer selling digital videos to this and other consortia for unlimited statewide access.
Why is a username/password required?
These videos have been purchased and made available for use by the Ohio K-12 community
only. The use of a username and password to access the videos ensures that licensing
agreements are met and copyright is not violated. For computers with IP addresses
registered with an Ohio Information Technology Center (ITC), a username and password are
not needed. For home use and non-registered schools, use the current INFOhio Core
Collection username and password, if prompted. Contact your ITC or AMC if you need that
information.
Have questions?
For more information about the Digital Video Collection, contact Tony Marshalek at marshalek@infohio.org or the Ohio Area Media Center that serves
your school. |