Overview
The intent of this post is to provide McKelvey instructors with details around recommended lecture-capture resources as well as detail around expectation for student video editors.
For updated information on studio resources and how to reserve them, please see this post: https://sites.wustl.edu/mckelveyteaching/some-places-to-start-for-the-fall/
Tools and Their Uses
| Tool | Description | Pros | Cons |
| Kaltura Capture | Simple screen capture with video, does not require extensive editing | -Picture-in-picture -Simple to use -Integrated with Canvas -Allows for multiple inputs -Works on Mac and Windows | -Minimal editing capability |
| Zoom | Video conference platform that allows for recording of sessions. | -Recordings can be stored in Zoom, exported to Kaltura or exported to MP4. Integrated with Canvas -Works on Mac and Windows | -No native editing capability |
| Screencast-O-Matic | Record computer screen and edit that recording | -Allows for multiple inputs -Capture and editing in one tool -Works on Mac and Windows | -Requires upload to Canvas (no integration) -additional cost for use outside EIT spaces |
| Videopad | Stand-alone video editor | -Full featured video editing | -Requires upload to Canvas (no integration) -additional cost for use outside EIT spaces |
Student Training Expectations
EIT will ensure that student will be able to perform the following actions in when editing videos:
- Break a longer video into shorter chunks
- Concatenate videos together
- Trim start and finish
- Cut videos together (e.g., PowerPoint and live shot)
Below are examples of capabilities that may be beyond basic editing:
- Correct of audio issues
- Introduce or alter picture-in-picture into a video
- Zooming
- Layering graphics
Workflow for Capturing and Editing Video
- Instructor captures video content
- Content can be captured in a studio or an instructors device
- Content provide to student video(s) editor in MP4 format
- Instructor would need to export from capture tool (e.g., Kaltura, Zoom, Screencast-O-Matic)
- Instructor to provide guidance for editing
- Share the MP4 video(s) via Box
- Student edits video and provides back to instructor
- Student uses VideoPad and can perform all action detailed above
- Student returns video(s) to instructor via Box
- Instructor or other designee is responsible for loading content into Kaltura / Canvas