BALDWINSVILLE — We have four new technology kits available for checkout at the Baldwinsville Public Library: a GoPro Hero8 camera, a Stop Motion Animation kit, a Mini Projector and Screen, and a Virtual Reality Tour kit (only available for Baldwinsville businesses and organizations).
GoPro Hero8 Kit Camera
Make your own timelapse videos or film an epic sports adventure with a GoPro Hero8. The kit comes with a head strap, mount, tripod, SD card, and more. For help using the GoPro Hero8, visit gopro.com/help.
Stop Motion Animation Kit
This kit comes with a Hue HD Document Reader Camera, animal figures, and Animation Lab for Kids book. Instructions for using the Hue HD Camera are included in the kit and can be found on their website, hue.com/pro. Following the instructions in the manual, you can download the Hue HD Camera video editor or use your favorite video editing software. This camera can be adjusted to film top-down videos and has a one click start/stop button making it easy to film a stop motion video with minimal editing. Once completed, download your video, and share on your favorite social media accounts.
Mini Projector and Screen
Turn your backyard into a drive in or set up your own in-home theater with a mini projector and screen. You can connect your smartphone, USB, streaming stick, laptop, and more to watch your favorite movies, TV shows, photos, and music.
Virtual Reality Tour Kit
This kit is only available for Baldwinsville businesses organizations for the first year it’s in circulation. Please contact the library directly if you would like to reserve this kit. Included, is an insta360 camera, tripod, laptop, and more. Use this equipment and step-by-step manual to shoot your own virtual reality tour. Watch the BPL’s VR tour to get an idea of what you can create: tinyurl.com/bvillelibrarytour/.
Stop by the BPL today to check out one of these kits from our Library of Things. You will have to sign a loan agreement highlighting the details and rules for checking out these kits. These loan agreements will be kept on file, so you will only have to sign one for each kit. If you have any questions or need help using one of these kits call the library at 315-635-5631.
The Baldwinsville Public Library is located at 33 E. Genesee St. in the village of Baldwinsville. To learn more or to register for programs, visit bville.lib.ny.us or call 315-635-5631.
