Films for the Humanities & Sciences Group

Educational Video in the Digital World

Who We Are

Films for the Humanities & Sciences - high level academic titles, covering every subject area, licensed on an exclusive basis. Videos, CD-ROMs and DVDs.

Cambridge Educational - producer and distributor of programs in career development and life skills, as well as academic Videos, CD-Roms, DVDs, posters, some books.

Meridian Education- producer and distributor of life skills programs. Videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs.

Shopware - producer of software for vo-tech market.

All together, more than 12,000 titles, and growing!All together, more than 12,000 titles, and growing!

Who We Are

The widest variety. The largest selection.The widest variety. The largest selection.

Content versus Format

We are not hardware providers. We are content providers.We are not hardware providers. We are content providers.

• Delivery format has evolved over the years:• Film to videocassette

• Beta vs. VHS

• Laser discs to CD-ROMs

• DVD

• Today’s preferred format is still VHS, but DVD hard copies and digital distribution usage are on the rise.

• Our mission has always been to provide high quality content to our customers in whatever format they need.

Mission Statement

• We will continue to seek ways to provide quality programs to be used with new learning environments.

We will help you:• Continue to use your existing collection in new

technologies

• Continue to add new titles to your content library

• Have the choice of format that best suits your unique needs

• Provide faculty and students with flexible access to instructional resources

• Bring learning to any location on and off campus

Our Commitment to You

Economic Uncertainty• Reduction of available funds

• Delays in decision-making

Education Market Conditions

Technologic Uncertainty • Many institutions paralyzed by fear of

placing bets on “wrong” technology

• Many hardware companies will try to package content with servers, leaving you with little choice and no control of collections

Economic Up Cycle

As the economy rebounds, grant and technology money will be

available.

TechnologyInitiatives

Visionary institutions are making decisions

on what kinds of digital delivery

systems will serve their needs.

Standardization of formats and digital

delivery technologies will follow.

Be prepared!Be prepared!

Education Market Conditions

Digital Transmission Today

We partner with many colleges, universities and school systems making the transition to digital content delivery.

Synchronous transmission The term applies to the closed circuit delivery of video from a server to a receiver at a specific time and at a particular location with no interaction on the part of the user.

Digital Definitions

Asynchronous transmission The term applies to the closed circuit delivery of video from a server to multiple users in multiple locations at times chosen by the users. Also called video-on-demand.

Transmission Options:

• Single User Check Out System

• Delivery of Physical Copy for use in Library or Classroom

• Closed Circuit System for Delivery to Schools

Distribution FlowWith Purchase of a Physical Copy

District

School

Library, Classroom

Transmission Options:

• Single user through main server

• Download directly to a single location such as library, classroom or learning lab

• Closed circuit system for onsite delivery through a server

Distribution FlowWith a Digital License

Main Server

District or School

School Library Classroom Learning Lab

• “Borderless Learning” - outside of traditional classroom and media center (dorm, distance learning, WebCT, etc.)

• Opportunity for integration of video and text

• Choice of formats for high quality transmission - DVD, SP Beta, etc.

• Flexible - hard copy, streaming, etc.

• Secure - content can be more tightly controlled

Benefits of Digital Transmission

Many of our over 12,000 titles are now available to be licensed for digital transmission.

Many of our over 12,000 titles are now available to be licensed for digital transmission.

Copyright Issues

• Copyright guidelines say you cannot change format unless permission is granted from the copyright holder.

• Since digital transmission is so new, the digital rights might not have been cleared for a particular program.

• We are working with providers to clear all rights to our collection of over 12,000 titles.

• Keeping up with the changes in education and technology is a real challenge for all of us.

At FFH we will continue to work hard so we can

deliver our programs to you in

the most convenient and accessible

format within the copyright laws.

At FFH we will continue to work hard so we can

deliver our programs to you in

the most convenient and accessible

format within the copyright laws.

Pricing ComparisonsIndividual School:

If Program is Owned:100 Titles x $50 Digital Copy Fee= $5,000

If Program Needs to Be Purchased:Ex. $89.95 program x 100 Titles = $8995 + $5000= $13,995

Consortium:If Program is Owned:100 Titles x $200 Network License= $20,000

If Program Needs to Be Purchased:Ex. $89.95 program x 100 Titles = $8995 + $20,000= $28,995

Cost Benefits

Individual School Purchase:

100 Titles x $50 Digital Copy Fee= $5,000

Consortium Purchase:

100 Titles x $200 Network License= $20,000

• If 10 Schools in Consortium- $20,000/10= $2000 per school

Savings of $3,000 per School

and $30,000 Total

Consortium Pricing Variables

• Number of Schools in Consortium

• Type of Institution (Higher Ed, Vo-Tech)

• Buying Policies

• Program Titles Being Considered

FFH-Consortium Partnership

• Individual institutions will see benefits in working with consortia to handle technology needs

• Content sharing through digital

• Centralized and bulk purchases

• Institutions that are making a successful transition to digital distribution of content have strong partnerships among:

Media collection expertsTechnology expertsFaculty and staff Content providers (vendors,consortia)

• Result: Win/Win for the institution Faculty and Students have access to the

best content using the best technology.

Partnership of Experts is Key

Films for the Humanities & Sciences

Partnership of Experts is Key