GoogleSites_Embed

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PHOTOS
 * Use a LOW RESOLUTION setting on your camera to save time and filespace - 640x480 is typically an ideal size
 * Photos can be easily INSERTED into a webpage using the dropdown menu
 * Once inserted, click the SIZE button to reduce the image so it fits properly

VIDEO
 * SHOOT the VIDEO
 * Using a point and shoot camera on a tripod, you can shoot video by adjusting the camera mode (the dial at the top of the camera)
 * Keep the video segments short - 10-20 seconds is plenty of time
 * The files should be in AVI or MOV format
 * UPLOAD the VIDEO
 * For SHORT videos
 * Log into your GoogleDoc account
 * Use the UPLOAD FILE function and upload your video
 * Set the SHARING options to allow anyone with the link to view it
 * For LONGER videos
 * Create an account on a server site like SchoolTube or [|Vimeo]
 * Locate and copy the appropriate EMBED CODE
 * EMBED the VIDEO
 * EDIT your webpage
 * For GOOGLEDOC uploaded videos
 * Go to the INSERT dropdown and look for VIDEO
 * Choose GoogleDoc Video
 * Select the file you uploaded
 * For SCHOOLTUBE or VIMEO videos
 * Go to INSERT and look at the bottom of the list and locate MORE GADGETS
 * Click on the FEATURED option and select the EMBED GADGET
 * PASTE the embed code into the properties of the gadget, and your video should appear

There are LOTS of things you can fine tune in your video embed
 * the SIZE, colour and titles of your video as it will appear on the website
 * Pay attention to the PIXEL DIMENSIONS of your video, and make sure it matches the dimensions Googlesites will use to display it