jumpcut

== =Description = --- [|Jumpcut] is a website where users can share, host and edit videos for free. The name of the website comes from the video editing term [|jump cut]. A jump cut is when the middle portion of a film clip is removed and the beginning and end are spliced together, resulting in a discontinous scene. Other popular video editing programs such as [|imovie] and [|Final Cut Pro] are software that are installed and run locally on the computer. Jumpcut is innovative in that it runs entirely through the [|internet browser], eliminating the need to use hardware space for video storage. It is regarded as a [|web 2.0] website (increased functionality of interactive programs that run in the browser). = =

=**History**=

Based in the SOMA district of San Francisco, California, Jumpcut was founded in 2005 by Mike Folgner and Ryan Cunningham. While in business school, Mike Folgner wrote up a business plan about creating an online community for sharing pictures and video. He partnered up with Ryan Cunningham, who was an engineer for [|Macromedia Flash]. They built a prototype for Jumpcut in 2005 and launched it to the public on April 5, 2006. It was bought by [|Yahoo!] in October 2, 2006. Its competitors include [|jaycut], motionbox, and eyespot.

=**Features**=

Browser-based Using a free browser-based video editing program like Jumpcut has many advantages. This means there is no video editing software to buy, download, or install. Only [|Adobe flash]and an internet browser are needed. Also, users can host their video on the website, saving them the trouble of storing it on their hard drive or on a separate website.

Social network/Collaboration Videos can be shared and remixed with work from other users. Since editing is done online, group editing on one shared video is encouraged. This collaboration creates a variety of media that can only be found on jumpcut. A modified version of media is often referred to as a [|remix]. Users can choose to make their video remixable or nonremixable by others, depending if they want other people to be able to edit their video. Privacy can be maintained if desired. There is an option to make videos public, private, or to invite only friends to watch a video. Also, users can comment on videos and receive feedback from others on their work.

Slight Learning Curve Jumpcut was made for beginners. A wizard guides users in learning to use the interface, which is clean and simple. A personalized homepage makes it easy to organize media and access features. Like youtube, Jumpcut aids easy uploading of videos, which are changed to flash. Another feature that makes usage easy is the ability to upload pictures directly from [|Facebook] and [|Flickr]. It is also possible to save a project and come back to it later.

Video Editing Tools What sets Jumpcut apart from other online video editing programs are its video editing tools. The tools are laid out in a simple, user-friendly way. Adding and arranging content is done by dragging and dropping thumbnails. It is easy to grab or take content from other users' videos to create another video. There are also an ample variety of features such as sound effects, transitions, titles, etc.

//A video being edited on Jumpcut. The actions are on the right of the screen, and shown are some of the transtion effects.//

=Impacts on Teaching and Learning=

Since Jumpcut is free and browser-based, it is easily accessible for teachers and students. Teachers can use it to make educational videos without investing a lot of money buying software or time in learning to edit videos. The videos teachers make can reduce time spent re-teaching things to students who need to review or were absent. They can also be used to make tutorials to support student learning since it appeals to different types of learners, especially visual learners. Jumpcut makes video editing more accessible to students as well. Students can make video projects for content areas such as social studies, language arts, etc. Also, they can do the editing from any computer with internet access without being confined only to computers with editing software or a large amount of hard drive space to store their videos.

Jumpcut can reduce costs for educational institutions that teach video editing. Using a browser-based program eliminates the need for schools, teachers, or students to buy expensive video editing software. Therefore, Jumpcut makes video editing available to students of all socioeconomic statuses. Also, students who have internet access at home can do their projects outside of class, making learning more convenient and supporting students who need more than the time that is given in class.

Jumpcut's slight learning curve requires less skill from teachers and students. This can lead to better quality projects because more attention can be paid to the quality and content of the video instead of the technical skills required to create it.

Using Jumpcut to teach means teachers must be aware that the internet is public and they must maintain safety for their students. Teachers should do all they can not to expose students from inappropriate material and obtain parent permission before posting student information online. For example, if videos are to be posted online, teachers should instruct students not to film things that will make it easy to find them, like license plates or street signs.

=**Practical Applications**=

Educators
 * Make instructional videos
 * Use to supplement lessons
 * Make tutorials for students
 * Teach video editing

Students
 * Make video projects
 * Use as tutorials

Businesses
 * Make advertisements for products or services
 * Make training videos for staff

=**Examples or Demonstrations**=

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=References=

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumpcut.com [|www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/05/online-video-sites-breeding-like-rabbits/ - 114k -] http://blog.itvt.com/2007/03/22/itvt-itv-interview-mike-folgner-co-founder-jumpcut/ =External Links=

http://www.jumpcut.com/ =About the Author=

Lynda Hoang is a first-year student in the ETEC Master's program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.