Section outline

    • Methods for recording online videos

       

    • zoom logo

      The easiest way to pre-record lecture videos is by using Zoom. 

    • Faculty Guide for Pre-Recording a Lecture in Zoom File
    • ZOOM Guide for presenting yourself on video File
    • Virtual ZOOM background: Blue File

    • NOTE: The “enhance my appearance” feature and the virtual background (and an additional monitor) all take more processing power of your laptop. To run all three, make sure nothing else is running in the background and you have good network bandwidth. If you don’t, the video may look “soft” or out of focus or laggy. Test a short intro before doing a full lecture. If it isn’t clear, try not using one of the above features and test again.

      Also, even lighting will greatly help the video. If it is jumpy or blotchy, add more light to the room or towards your face. Bouncing light off the wall next to you or the ceiling should help without blinding you.

    • Camtasia by TechSmith is also a good option if you would like to edit and annotate your lecture content. Camtasia is built for anyone who needs to make any kind of instructional video. If you want to learn about creating videos, try out the TechSmith Academy. It’s a free resource designed to level-up new video creators! 

       

       

    • Camtasia Editing (Instructions) File

      For those of you who want to edit videos, you can request the Camtasia software. This document walks you through the process and includes links to tutorials for more information.

    • Video: How to edit videos using Camtasia - Training Session, Gina Gaiser (33:58)

      Learn organizational and planning tips, how to record, edit, change the background (green screen). Q&A with participants.

    • Video Recording List Template File

      Use this template to plan your videos and keep track of which ones are done, how long they are and where they map to your course.

    • Planning your videos Page

      Deciding on the content is the most important part of the process. While your lecture materials may already be developed, this outline will help organize your content for online delivery. 

    • Best practices for recordings Page

      Tips and tricks to help you organize and prepare your content before you record. 

    • Creating an outline for your video Page

      This will help communicate what is important to your students. There are several ways to do this.

    • Build your presentation

      Presentation Tips: In this video, we give you some advice on creating presentations. Whether you are creating a presentation for your class lecture, a large event, or a video, these tips will help make it more engaging for your audience.

      NOTE: Leave a one-inch border around each slide to allow space for closed captioning and variations of device playback.

    • Guides

    • Templates

    • UCSF Powerpoint Template (widescreen 16:9 fits the video player window) File
    • Shot Log / Edit List Template File

      Use this template to keep track of the videos you've recorded and any edits that are needed. Make a note and use the time when the edit/note happens for reference. (minutes:seconds, ie 01:29 - 02:17).

    • Storyboard Template File
    • Video Creative Brief Template File
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