> Free resources
> Dropbox
Store, archive, back-up (Cloud) files and share them
via the web
www.dropbox.com
> Flickr
Upload, store (Cloud) and share your photos
via the web
www.flickr.com
> Befunky
Free photo-editing and effects tool
www.befunky.com
> Audioboo
Mobile/web platform that allows you to record and
upload audio for friends, family and the world!
www.audioboo.fm
> Ubuntu Studio
Free open source multi-media download
includes sound, video, animation and stop-motion
www.ubuntustudio.org
> Samanimation
Free stop-motion animation download
www.samanimation.com
> Blender
Free 3D animation download – professional standard
www.blender.com
> Chogger
Free online comic maker – useful for making quick stories
www.chogger.com
> Jaycut
Free basic online video editing tool
www.jaycut.com
> Aniboom Shapeshifter
Free basic online animation tool (Flash style)
www.aniboom.com
> Film Street
Watch real film-makers and have a go yourself...
www.filmstreet.co.uk
> Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker is part of Windows XP and this site offers hints and tips on how to use this software.
To make use of these user friendly guides, click HERE
> Gimp
Gimp is a completely FREE piece of software that can be downloaded to your computer so you can make funny, bizarre or really nice pictures from photo’s you take.
The latest version is Gimp 2.6 and it’s at the top of the page when you click here.
You can enhance, distort, and retouch pictures...
So you could take away those red eyes that ruin a nice family photo. Or you could make your brother have really big ears and tiny eyes!
The link is www.gimp.org – have a go!
> Weavesilk
Why not try this on-line site www.weavesilk.com
> Pan European Game Information
Ever wondered about the suitability
of a computer game your child plays on?
PEGI has a great website which tells you what the age
suitability is of a game. It also has symbols which state if a
game refers to drugs, racism, gambling etc. Just thought
you might like to check out the website, click HERE
> Family Learning
FREE courses from Somerset Skills & Learning
Family Learning is fun, exciting, challenging and can
change lives! It’s for everyone, encouraging lifelong
learning and consists of workshops and courses for families
to learn together and have fun doing it. It can include
friends reflecting the widest definition of the term ‘family’.
For further details on Family Learning contact
familylearning@somerset.gov.uk | 01278 459023
Click HERE for a list of Family Learning courses.
Somerset Skills & Learning also offer lots
of FREE courses in English and Maths.
Do you want to improve your English and Maths, do you
wish your reading and writing was better? Do you need
an English or Maths qualification? Perhaps you just need
to ‘brush up’ on your English and Maths? We have many
FREE courses at times and places to suit you...
Interested? For more information, click HERE
> My Guide
My Guide is a really useful website which can help
with a range of subjects and it’s all FREE. All you need is
a computer and the internet... there’s also help available
for understanding how to shop or bank online...
To make use of these user friendly guides, click HERE
Go to the ‘Register’ page and then click ‘Register’
When prompted, the Centre Number is 8125
If you have any problems, call Kirsty | 01278 455649
