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For Teaching/Presentation

Using images in a classroom setting (rather than on your personal computer, or as part of a research paper) presents a number of challenges. The VRC hopes that you will use the following resources to make the most of the images in our collection.

VRC Handouts (requires SUNet ID)


VRC Tools (requires SUNet ID)

 The VRC has created a small app using automator workflows to re-size batches of images to standard projection size. To download a copy of this app, and the companion handout "VRC Image Resolution & How to Make things the “Usual Size” for use in Presentation," please click here.


Image Quality Toolkit

The VRC images are high-quality JPGs that measure 1280 pixels on the longest end. There are many variables that go in to presenting these images well, including the original source image quality,  your computing environment (graphics card, calibration, etc), the quality of the projector, and the ambient light in classroom. These are some tools we hope will help you identify image quality issues and address some common problems. Start with our  Quick Guide to Troubleshooting Common Image Problems.

The VRC also has a color calibration tool called the Spider which is available for faculty check-out.

Software tools
  • SuperCal (Mac) A handy piece of shareware software for calibrating your monitor and your projector.
  • Gamma Control (Mac) In an environment where you are not able to calibrate the monitor, or conditions change frequently, it is  sometimes helpful to do some temporary gamma correction before giving your presentation. Gamma Control is a nice, free Mac app which allows for gamma control of your displays. Gamma control also allows you to save settings for various conditions.
  • GammaToggle (Mac) allows you to quickly toggle between different gamma settings. This is especially helpful if you are preparing a presentation on a Mac, but will be presenting the final presentation on a PC.
  • Using the Adobe Gamma Control Panel (WIN)

Teaching with ARTstor.org

ARTstor (http://www.artstor.org) is available to all Stanford faculty and students through the Library's subscription. ARTstor has several useful handouts on how to use their collection. The VRC recommends using Safari for accessing ARTstor on a Mac.

Other Stanford Resources

Academic Computing's Consulting and Multimedia Services (CAMS) is a new media resource and service center for the Stanford community. CAMS consolidates faculty, student and staff consulting on the second floor of Meyer Library. In addition to Multimedia Equipment Checkout check-out (including those handy dongles!) CAMS provides support for:


Use the VRA 's Digital Image Rights Computator (DIRC) to determine the intellectual property rights status of the image you intend to use.
 

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