Online Multimedia Tools For The Classroom

Online Multimedia Tools for The

Classroom

Azlan Abdul Aziz

Mohamad Ibrahim

Muhammad Fikri Ramli

Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences

Universiti Teknologi MARA

2015

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Online Multimedia Tools for The Classroom

Azlan Abdul Aziz

Muhammad Fikri Ramli

Mohamad Ibrahim

Design by : Puteri Balqis

ISBN

Table of Content PAGES

CHAPTER 1 : TEXT 1

1.1 Stylish Text Generator 1

1.2 Grafitti Creator 6

1.3 Aurora 3D Text & Logo Maker 10

CHAPTER 2 : IMAGE 16

2.1 PicMonkey 16

2.2 FotoFlexer 24

2.3 PIXLR 28

CHAPTER 3 : ANIMATION 34

3.1 Blabberize 34

3.2 GoAnimate 39

3.3 ABCYA 44

CHAPTER 4 : AUDIO 49

4.1 Incredibox 49

4.2 Text-To-Speech 52

4.3 Text-To-Speech SitePal 54

CHAPTER 5 : VIDEO 56

5.1 WeVideo 56

5.2 Stupeflix 62

5.3 TubeChop 67

CHAPTER 6 : PRESENTATION TOOLS 70

6.1 Prezi 70

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CHAPTER 1: TEXT

1.1 Stylish Text Generator

1.1.1 Introduction to Stylish Text Generator

Stylish Text Generator is software that allows user to generate text with multistyle.

It such a simple software with few easy stages to use it. Present together with more

various software and program for design, user can simply design picture, word text,

and other designs using a website without need user to surfing other website.

1.1.2 Step in using Stylish Text Generator

STEP 1 A user can start by navigating to the website

www.webestools.com

STEP 2 User need to log in first

1 Login button

http://www.picmonkey.com/




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2 Fill up login detail

STEP 3 Select Stylish Text Generator

1 Choose

‘Tools’ button

2 Choose

‘More

Generators’

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STEP 4

3 Choose ‘Stylish

Text Generator’

1 Insert text

Create text.

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3 Choose decorations

2 Choose text style

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1.1.3 Reference

www.webestools.com

4 Text generated

Users may copy the generated text and

paste it on any space



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1.2 GRAFFITI CREATOR

1.2.1 Introduction to GRAFFITI CREATOR

The software focuses on creating the graffiti text style. Graffiti creator contains few

type of gravity pattern and allows user to choose those graffiti pattern. User also

may choose to edit an alphabet in a word. User just needs to lock the alphabet that

need to maintain with. The unlock alphabet will undergoes changes made by user.

User may make changes on alphabet’s colour, size, and shadow.

1.2.2 Step in Using GRAFFITI CREATOR

A user can start by navigating to the website

STEP 1 www.graffiticreator.net

STEP 2

1 Choose text

Style

Create text

http://www.graffiticreator.net/


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2 Insert texts

Texts appear on the editing platform

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4 Setting for unlocked

alphabets 5 Colour setting

for unlocked alphabets

3 Setting texts

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1.2.3 Reference

www.graffiticreator.net

ST EP 3 Print edited texts

‘Print’ texts



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1.3 Aurora 3D Text & Logo Maker

1.3.1 Introduction to Aurora 3D Text & Logo Maker

User may build a 3D word text by using this software. The software is flexible

because user may adjust, rotate, and enlarge the created text by adjusting the 3 axes.

Many options provided for user to choose to create and edit the text. User also may

insert pictures and animation as well by downloading directly from internet or

select file from the library.

1.3.2 Steps in Using Aurora 3D Text & Logo Maker

www.presentation-3d.com

STEP 1

A user needs to download the software by navigating to the website

1 Click button

Download

http://www.grafitticreator.net/




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STEP 2

User need to open the installed software on

the pc.

STEP 3 Create text

2 Choose

Aurora 3D Text &

Logo Maker

1 Create

new project

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2 Choose template

3 Click button OK

Template appear on editing platform

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4 Click once on the word to

allow word movement. Axes can be

rotate

5 Click to select element to edit

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6 Click to upload picture

7 Click on right click to choose

picture setting

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1.3.3 Reference

www.presentation-3d.com

Save button

STEP 4 Save text





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CHAPTER 2: IMAGE

2.1 PicMonkey

2.1.1 Introduction to PicMonkey

PicMonkey is a web-based photo editing app that runs on any browser capable of running

flash. Akin to Photoshop and similar photo-editing packages, it has the added benefits of

being extremely simple to use, and completely FREE! You don’t even have to register; you

can simply upload a picture and go! How great is that?! It makes editing a photo so easy,

from textures, to colour-tinting, to airbrushing an image. You can become an expert photo-

shopper in minutes, and add a professional touch to your images.

2.1.2 Steps in Using PicMonkey

Sign In

Button

User can sign in through Facebook or directly through the

website.

STEP 1


www.picmonkey.com

STEP 2


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STEP 3

Select editing mode. There are four editing

modes that you can choose which are; edit, touch up,

design, and collage. Place the cursor on chosen mode.

Sources option will drop- down.

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STEP 4 Choose photo from the sources

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The selected photo will appear on the working platform.

Working platform

STEP 4

User can change the setting of the image’s size and resolution by clicking the ‘Setting’ button

‘Setting’ button

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STEP 5

Editing photo. Eight mode of editing photo

provided are located on the left of the interface.

Basic Edit Effects Touch Up Text

Overlays Frames Textures Themes

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STEP 6

1 Adjust

editing scale

2 Click

‘Apply’

STEP 7 User may click ‘Undo’ to correct the edited

photo.

‘Undo’ button

Scale was provided for user to adjust the editing

scale. Click ‘Apply’ after adjust the scale

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Pop up will appear if user does not click the ‘Apply’ button after

finish editing the picture. User need to confirm either to apply or

discard the changes made.

STEP 8

User can save the picture after finish editing the

picture. Click button ‘Save’ and picture will save to

computer.

‘Save’

button

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User can set the picture’s name, type, dimension, and

quality before saving it.

4 dimension

3 photo’s quality

1 photo’s name

2 photo’s type

5 save the

ST EP 9 User can share the picture on any social media or

any clouds by clicking ‘Share’ button.

‘Share’ button

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2.1.3 Reference

www.picmonkey.com

User can write the caption for the

edited picture and share to any social media or clouds.

Click ‘Do It’ button to share the picture.

3 share the photo

1 Sharing

site option

2 write the caption




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2.2 FotoFlexer

2.2.1 Introduction to FotoFlexer

FotoFlexer is a free online image editor that can be used to improve the appearance

of digital photos. As it is a web application, there is no need to install any software

and you work within any modern web browser, such as Internet Explorer or

Firefox.

FotoFlexer has a wide range of tools and features available and you can save images

directly from it to many popular photo sharing and social networking sites. This

makes it a good option for users who are often on the go and use the internet to

regularly keep in touch with their family and friends.

2.2.2 Steps in Using FotoFlexer

STEP 1 A user can start by navigating to the website

www.fotoflexer.com

STEP 2 User need to log in first.

Log In

Button

STEP 3 User may choose photo resources and start

upload it to edit.

http://fotoflexer.com/

http://fotoflexer.com/




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1 choose

photo source

2 upload

photo

STEP 4 Photo will appear at the working platform.

STEP 5 Editing photo. Eight mode of editing photo

provided are located on the top of the editing platform.

Scale provided for user to ………

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1 choose editing mode

2 adjust editing

scale

3 ‘Apply’

button

STEP 6

Save the photo

1 ‘Save’ button

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2.2.3 Reference

www.fotoflexer.com

3 Set photo’s format

4 Save

2 Choose locations to save

the photo



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2.3 PIXLR

2.3.1 Introduction to PIXLR

PIXLR is one of the interactive software for photo editing. As it is a web

application, there is no need to install any software and you work within any

modern web browser.

2.3.2 Steps in using PIXLR

STEP 1

1 Login button


www.pixlr.com

User need to log in first.

STEP 2



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2 Users may log in

through Facebook or email

address photo’s format

STEP 3 User may choose photo resources and start

upload it to edit.

STEP 3

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STEP 5 Photo will appear at the working platform.

STEP 6 User can change the setting of the image’s size

Size setting

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1 choose editing mode

2 adjust editing scale

STEP 7 Editing photo. Many option for editing photo provided are located on the top and left of the editing

platform. Scale provided for user to ………

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Pop up will appear if user does not click the ‘Apply’ button after

finish editing the picture. User need to confirm either to apply or

discard the changes made.

STEP 6 Save the photo

1 ‘Save’ button

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6 Save

4 Set photo’s

format

5 Set photo’s

quality

3 Set photo’s

name

2.3.3 Reference

www.pixlr.com

2 Choose locations to save

the photo


http://www.pixlr.com/

http://www.pixlr.com/

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CHAPTER 3: ANIMATION

3.1 BLABBERIZE

3.1.1 Introduction to BLABBERIZE

Animate pictures to make people, animal, or object talk. This is simple web 2.0

browser base software that allow user to create and share video. This is user friendly

program and easy to use.

3.1.2 Steps in Using BLABBERIZE

1 Click ‘Login’ button


www.blabberize.com

m


STEP 1

STEP 2



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2 Login

STEP 3

Choose the photo

Browse the photo

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Edit the photo.

STEP 4

1 Crop the photo

2 Insert shape into

the photo

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3 Insert sound into

the photo

STEP 5 Play the edited photo.

2 Click

‘OK’ to proceed

1 Click to play

the photo

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3.1.3 Reference

www.blabberize.com

Choose either

to make another

scene or edit the

existing scene

Click ‘SAVE’ to

proceed

1 Describe your Blabber

2 Choose either

user want to make it

private or not

3

Click ‘SAVE ’

to

proceed

STEP 6 Save the edited photo. User may choose

either want to make another scene or edit the

existing scene





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3.2 GoAnimate

3.2.1 Introduction to GoAnimate

GoAnimate is cloud based platform for creating and distributing animated videos.

It allows users to develop both narrative videos in which characters speak with lip-

sync and move around, and video presentation, in which a voice-over narrator

speaks over images and props, which may also move around. It provides users with

drag-and-drop tools that the company’s website indicates can be used to access

thousands of character models, backdrops, and other assets to create scenario-based

videos-like political depicted during the 2012 presidential campaign.

3 .2.2 Step in Using GoAnimate

STEP 1


www.goanimate.com



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1 Fill up the data

2 Click LOG IN to proceed

Click to start create

the animation

Create the animation

STEP 3

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1 Select theme

2 Choose setting

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3 Select characters

4 Insert dialogues

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3.2.3 Reference

www.goanimate.com

Publish the animation

3 Fill up the

description

STEP 4

1 Fill up the

title 2 Choose the

thumbnail

4 Publish



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3.3 ABCYA

3.3.1 Introduction to ABCYA

ABCYA is one of an interesting animation maker. It is quite easy to use as the

editing tools are appear on the interface and not too complicated. User can use their

own creativity by drawing the picture and make it move like animation by adding

new frame to the timeline. User can simply click on the previous frame to make any

changes on it.

3.3.2 Step in Using ABCYA

Click button Go


www.abcya.com/animate.htm STEP 1

http://www.abcya.com/animate.htm



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STEP 2 Create the animation

User can use tools provided to

start create animation

1 Copy frame

to continue edit

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2 Click to add

images

3 Choose background and click

‘Done’

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STEP 3 Publish the animation

1 Click to publish

4 Choose image and click

‘Done’

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3.3.3 Reference

www.abcya.com/animate.htm

2 Choose

the size of animation

3 Save




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CHAPTER 4: AUDIO

4.1 INCREDIBOX

4.1.1 Introduction to INCREDIBOX

Incredibox is interesting audio maker software. As the time move, software updates

their version according the pattern of music development. User need to choose

music version by the year first, then only user can start composing the audio. There

are four music element that user can select to compose the audio; beats, effects,

melodies, and voices. Combining all elements will compose a nice audio. Later, user

may share their composed audio with other users.

4.1.2 Step in using INCREDIBOX

STEP 1


www.incredibox.com

STEP 2 Create the audio

1 Choose the

version

http://www.incredibox/

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3 Choose either want to cut or

record the sound

2 Choose the icon and drag to the person

one by one

record the sound

4 sound recorded. User can

drag the icon to

person during

recording

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4.1.3 Reference

www.incredibox.com

STEP 3 End of creating the audio

User may choose either want to share the one

created audio or download it

record the sound



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4.2 Text-To-Speech

4.2.1 Introduction to Text-To-Speech

Text-to-Speech is software that changes the text form into audio form. The software

highly recommended to those users that want to learn the way to pronounce the

right pronunciations. User just needs to insert the text and select the language to

speak. Choose the speaker as well. Click on ‘Say It’ button, and then hear the

pronunciation of the inserted text.

4.2.2 Step in Using Text-To-Speech


www.text-to-speech.imtranslator.net

4

Pronounce the text

2 Choose the

pronunciation

language 1 Choose the

pronunciation speed

3 Insert texts

STEP 2 Insert the text

STEP 1

http://www.text-to-speech.imtranslator.net/






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4.2.3 Reference

www.text-to-speech.imtranslator.net

5 Play the speech








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4.3 Text-To-Speech SitePal

4.3.1 Introduction to Text-To-Speech SitePal

Text-to-Speech is software that changes the text form into audio form. The software

highly recommended to those users that want to learn the way to pronounce the

right pronunciation. User just needs to insert the text and select the language to

speak. Choose the speaker as well. Click on ‘Say It’ button, and then hear the

pronunciation of the inserted text. Best part for this software is user may choose the

effect of the voices.

4.3.2 Step in Using Text-To-Speech SitePal


http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_example.php

STEP 1

1 Insert texts 2 Choose

speech language

3 Choose speech voice

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4.3.3 Reference

www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts_example.php

4 Choose

speech effect

5 Click to

hear the speech

http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts_example.php?sitepal

http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts_example.php?sitepal

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CHAPTER 5: VIDEO

5.1 WeVideo

5.1.1 Introduction to WeVideo

WeVideo enable student collaborate on video projects to build multimedia

presentations and thereby addressing Common Core standards. This is not only

constructs deep knowledge about a topic as they engage in building a video project,

but it also develops 21st century skills. WeVideo can be a different avenue for kids

to build confidence and self-esteem and open up a backdoor into academic work.

WeVideo provides an adaptive learning environment that is ideal for class projects

where students may have a wide disparity of skills.

5.1.2 Steps in Using WeVideo

STEP 1


www.wevideo.com


STEP 2

1 Click to

login



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Start creates new video.

1 Click to

create new video

2 Fill the

form

2 FILL the

form

STEP 3

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2 Insert media to edit

3 Choose theme

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4 Choose media

element to edit

Insert media element (text) to edit

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Insert media

element (music) to edit

User may

preview the

edited video

Publish the video.

STEP 4

1 Click to

publish the video

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5.1.3 Reference

www.wevideo.com

2 Insert

title for the video

3 Choose

destination to publish

the video

4 Choose

the quality of the

video

5 Click to publish

the video



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5.2 Stupeflix

5.2.1 Introduction to Stupeflix

Stupeflix is a web application to make awesome videos in a few clicks. You can import

photos, videos from your computer, or from the web. You can use photos from your

Facebook, Dropbox, Picasa or Flickr accounts. You can even use your webcam to record

on the spot. With free access, you can make as many videos as you want using the Free

Video Themes. You can also download and share all these videos for free.

5.2.2 Steps in Using Stupeflix


www.studio.stupeflix.com

STEP 2

1 Click to login

STEP 1


http://www.studio.stupeflix.com/


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2 Choose

channel to log in

STEP 3

Start creates new video.

1 Click to

make the video

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3 Add media

element to insert in the

video

2 Choose theme for the video

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STEP 4

5 Preview

the video

1 Click

share

Publish the video.

4 Add more media element to insert in

the video

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5.2.3 Reference

www.studio.stupeflix.com

2 Choose either to share or

download the video



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5.3 TubeChop

5.3.1 Introduction to Tube Chop

TubeChop is a video chopping service. You place the URL of the video that you

would like to cut up to show in the box, find your place, and then share with friends.

This service relatively simple, but absolutely great to know if you find a video that

you want to show a single part to your classroom. It is prove to be beneficial in all

different grades throughout the education system. This tool brings an easier way to

locate the right part in a video for your educational use.

5.3.2 Steps in using TubeChop

STEP 1

STEP 2

1 Insert the

video’s link from YouTube


www.tubechop.com

Start edits new video.



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2 Adjust the beginning point to cut video

3 Adjust the ending

point to cut video

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STEP 3

5.3.3 Reference

www.tubechop.com

Publish

the video.



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CHAPTER 6: PRESENTATION TOOLS

6.1 Prezi

6.1 Introduction to Prezi

Prezi is cloud-based presentation software that opens up a new world between

whiteboards and slides. The zoom able canvas makes it fun to explore ideas and

connections between them the result, visually captivating presentations that lead

your audience down a path of discovery.

6.2 Step in Using Prezi

STEP 1


www.prezi.com




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1 Fill up the data

2 Click LOG IN to proceed

STEP 2 Create Prezi

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1 Click to insert

text

User may choose template or start with blank prezi

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3 Setting the inserted

element

2 Choose to insert

elements such as images, videos, and

others

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4 Add frame 5 Setting the

frame

6 Edit the path

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STEP 3

6.1.3 Reference

www.prezi.com

Click save button

STEP 4 Preview Prezi

User can choose

setting to create

Prezi

Save Prezi



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