Record lecture material
There are many different ways to record movies to create digital course material. The ICT educational developers and media technicians can support you with this.
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- Plan your recording
- Record with the support of a media technician
- Record in our self-service studios
- Screen recording
- Audio recording
- Publish your movie or audio recording
Plan your recording
There are a number of tools for creating different forms of digital course material, what will work best can only be decided by you, since you know your course and subject best. Whatever method you choose, there are a few things to consider:
Clarity and conciseness
It's important to try to be short and concise regardless of form. Feel free to think modularly / in terms of title, so that your productions are short and concise. It is always better to divide the material into several parts than to try to imitate the classroom situation with a 45 minute lecture. Some production methods, such as sofa conversations between several participants, often work in a slightly longer format, while recorded reviews using powerpoint will quickly result in the audience losing interest if the recording is too long.
Always prioritize sound
No matter what type of production you are making, make sure to prioritize the sound. It does not matter how interesting the video material, ppt images or other visuals are, because it will fall flat if it is not possible to hear what is being said. Always use a headset or other external microphone for your various recordings.
Use the possibilities of the medium
Try to exploit the potential of the chosen media form. If you have a lot of visual material to display, the video format will work well. The same applies to laboratory work, tests and processes. If, on the other hand, you are presenting pure theoretical reviews, it may work just as well with a sound recording or with a voice over to a powerpoint. Try to avoid including too much text information in your production as it quickly can become difficult to read and absorb.
Practice again and again
Remember to practice before you start your recording. To record is a new situation and there are several things to keep track of. Also keep in mind that it does not matter if it goes wrong on the first try, pause the work and try again because it is guaranteed to be better the second time. Strive for a good enough quality for the purpose of the film and do not spend an unreasonable amount of time on details to reach perfection. If you have followed the advice above about trying to divide your work into smaller parts, it will also be easier to re-make.
Record with the support of a media technician
If you want to record video material and get a professional result, the best way to do it is in our large studio. You get help from our media technicians with all technology and recording and you can concentrate on what needs to be said. Read more about how the media technicians can help you.
Record in our self-service studios
At campus there are two studios where you record on your own.
Recording studio - H109
In the studio you can record yourself, your screen or with a document camera. Read more about the studio.
Lightboard studio - H106
In the studio, you write on a whiteboard made of glass that is filmed from the front. Read more about the studio.
Screen recording
A popular way to create course material is to record your screen along with your voice. Screen recording is an easy way to make a video of your powerpoint by adding a voice to your slideshow. It can also be used to give instructions in software or talk about text displayed on the screen. There are several different ways to make a screen recording:
Record with Kaltura Capture - a part of HV Play
The advantage of using Kaltura Capture is that the video is uploaded directly to HV Play and can then be published on Canvas or shared with a link. Read more about Kaltura Capture.
Record with Powerpoint
You can use Powerpoint's features to make a video of your presentation. Read more about recording in Powerpoint.
Recording in Zoom
By starting a meeting without other participants, you can use Zoom for screen recording. Read more about recording in Zoom.
Audio recording
Creating audio files today is relatively easy as you can actually do it with your mobile phone or your computer and headset. If you want to take it a few steps further, maybe it is a podcast together with some colleagues that is the best option for your course. Our media technicians can always help if you need assistance with recording podcasts or other audio productions. Contact the media technicians for more information.
Publish your video or audio recording
Once you have made your movie or audio recording, it needs to be uploaded to a streaming service. University West has HV Play. After uploading, the film can be published at Canvas or shared in another way. Read more about how to use HV Play.