Tools Movie Reviews

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The Standard Deviants - Excel @ HTML (Learning HTML)
Released in DVD by Cerebellum Corp. (26 June, 2001)
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
A solid introduction to the intricacies of HTML, the computer language used to create Web pages, is presented in this video by the Standard Deviants, a cast of energetic young performers whose off-the-wall skits make the technical content easy to remember. Beginning with introductory comments on the Web and hypertext, the lessons quickly move into HTML itself, with illustrations and examples of how to create a simple Web page using the text editors found on almost any computer. The video does explain the workings of WYSIWYG ("what you see is what you get") editors, which write code for you, but as the emphasis throughout is on writing HTML by hand, even those who are familiar with Web-page construction can learn something about the inner workings of the code. All the essentials of creating a basic Web page are covered, including how to format text in HTML, working with colors on Web pages, and inserting graphics. There is even a presentation on how to upload the page you create onto the Web itself for publication to the world. This is a very solid introduction into HTML, and the unorthodox presentation will help some seemingly complicated material stick in the mind. --Robert J. McNamara
Average review score:

The Good, The Bad and The Suggestions
The Good:

The DVD is well put together. It is sectioned off well, with quizzes after each. I think this is one of the best and quickest ways to learn. I like to see things shown, like in a classroom; and I (and you) get to watch it in the span of around 70 minutes. A book takes a whole weekend to read, if not much more.

The Bad:

As "jruth" stated below, it is very basic. A book on HTML costs only a few dollars more, and is packed with way more material (plus likely a CD-ROM as well.) I guess there has to be a trade-off. Also, I did not think some of the teachings were that sensible. The first HTML lesson was how to do the underline tag, but that is considered unwise, as underlined text may cause many Webbies to try to click on it as a link. I also did not understand the constant use of paragraph and line break tags together. Why not just use the line break tag by itself?

A third is the comment that, although you should be consistent, that one can use either lowercase tags or uppercase tags. Lowercase tags are recommended due to some machines, particularly based on the UNIX operating system, that distinguish commands too literally between uppercase and lowercase.

The Suggestions:

This is a great method for teaching. Cerebellum (the company) should develop more of these programs, but please pack more meat into the course, and give us more advanced instruction as well. Lastly, make sure that the topic is very well researched, with the latest information possible before going to production.

great presentation- but very basic!
This video is put together really well. It makes learning HTML very easy for anyone. However, it is also really basic. I was shocked at how much they didn't cover in the video. If you are just learning how to program then this is a good start. But if you know the basics already, i would pass this one up.

Webpage Castastrofia
I began my website by opening notepad. I typed the title, and began my report that I was going to post on the internet for a class I was teaching. I saved it as report. I opened it in my browser and it was a mess. It was plain text and the whole report was on 1 line! My friend told me I had to "program it in HTML". "What is HTML? " I asked. "Take a look at LEARNING HTML vhs!" He replied. So I went to AMAZON.com, my favorite place to buy online. I bought it immediately after looking at the great price. I went home and popped it in the VCR. I was locked on the T.V. for a few hours and the next day I created a great website in about 5 minutes. I couldn't believe it. It looked as though it had been created by a proffesional webmaster. This movie will amaze you. It teaches you everything you need to know and it is very viewer-friendly. I suggest buying this video.

The Standard Deviants - Learning HTML
Released in DVD by Cerebellum Corporation (09 May, 2000)
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
A solid introduction to the intricacies of HTML, the computer language used to create Web pages, is presented in this video by the Standard Deviants, a cast of energetic young performers whose off-the-wall skits make the technical content easy to remember. Beginning with introductory comments on the Web and hypertext, the lessons quickly move into HTML itself, with illustrations and examples of how to create a simple Web page using the text editors found on almost any computer. The video does explain the workings of WYSIWYG ("what you see is what you get") editors, which write code for you, but as the emphasis throughout is on writing HTML by hand, even those who are familiar with Web-page construction can learn something about the inner workings of the code. All the essentials of creating a basic Web page are covered, including how to format text in HTML, working with colors on Web pages, and inserting graphics. There is even a presentation on how to upload the page you create onto the Web itself for publication to the world. This is a very solid introduction into HTML, and the unorthodox presentation will help some seemingly complicated material stick in the mind. --Robert J. McNamara
Average review score:

The Good, The Bad and The Suggestions
The Good:

The DVD is well put together. It is sectioned off well, with quizzes after each. I think this is one of the best and quickest ways to learn. I like to see things shown, like in a classroom; and I (and you) get to watch it in the span of around 70 minutes. A book takes a whole weekend to read, if not much more.

The Bad:

As "jruth" stated below, it is very basic. A book on HTML costs only a few dollars more, and is packed with way more material (plus likely a CD-ROM as well.) I guess there has to be a trade-off. Also, I did not think some of the teachings were that sensible. The first HTML lesson was how to do the underline tag, but that is considered unwise, as underlined text may cause many Webbies to try to click on it as a link. I also did not understand the constant use of paragraph and line break tags together. Why not just use the line break tag by itself?

A third is the comment that, although you should be consistent, that one can use either lowercase tags or uppercase tags. Lowercase tags are recommended due to some machines, particularly based on the UNIX operating system, that distinguish commands too literally between uppercase and lowercase.

The Suggestions:

This is a great method for teaching. Cerebellum (the company) should develop more of these programs, but please pack more meat into the course, and give us more advanced instruction as well. Lastly, make sure that the topic is very well researched, with the latest information possible before going to production.

great presentation- but very basic!
This video is put together really well. It makes learning HTML very easy for anyone. However, it is also really basic. I was shocked at how much they didn't cover in the video. If you are just learning how to program then this is a good start. But if you know the basics already, i would pass this one up.

Webpage Castastrofia
I began my website by opening notepad. I typed the title, and began my report that I was going to post on the internet for a class I was teaching. I saved it as report. I opened it in my browser and it was a mess. It was plain text and the whole report was on 1 line! My friend told me I had to "program it in HTML". "What is HTML? " I asked. "Take a look at LEARNING HTML vhs!" He replied. So I went to AMAZON.com, my favorite place to buy online. I bought it immediately after looking at the great price. I went home and popped it in the VCR. I was locked on the T.V. for a few hours and the next day I created a great website in about 5 minutes. I couldn't believe it. It looked as though it had been created by a proffesional webmaster. This movie will amaze you. It teaches you everything you need to know and it is very viewer-friendly. I suggest buying this video.

Wally Armstrong's Golf Training Tools
Released in DVD by Bci Eclipse Llc (15 April, 2003)
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Starring: Wally Armstrong
Average review score:
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