In this session we explored the nuts and bolts of creating quality video content including purposes, hardware, software and techniques.

1. NoCost // LowCostTools
Video in the Classroom
Del Belcher, Jackson College

2. Best Practices
 Length
 Shorter is better
 3-5 minutes (no longer than 10 if possible)
 If video must be longer, break video up into smaller
chunks
 Writing
 Write script or at least an outline
 Write in a conversational tone
 Use short sentences
 Write for the ear
 Read script out loud first
UNC Charlotte – Center for Teaching and Learning

3. Best Practices
 Recording
 Rehearse and practice before you press
“Record”
 When using a camera, do a test recording – get
comfortable!
 If you make a mistake or stumble over words,
let the recording continue, pause for five
seconds, then pick up again where you left off.
You can edit later.
 Captioning
 You should either caption your video or offer a
text transcript of the audio
UNC Charlotte – Center for Teaching and Learning

4. Best Preactic
 Audio
 High quality mic (omni vs. unidirectional)
 Maintain a consistent environment
 Get rid of ambient noise
 Dampen the sound
 Lighting
 Three lights
 Key Light
 Filler light
 Back light

5. Best Practice
Research
FINDING
 For lectures, focus more on the
first-watch experience, add
support for re-watching and
skimming
RECOMENDATION
 Invest heavily in pre-
production lesson planning
Federation University of Australia – Best practice in making an instructional video
 Shorter videos are much
more engaging
 Try filming in an informal setting;
it might not be necessary to invest
big-budget studio productions. in
 Students engage differently
with lecture and tutorial
videos for tutorials
 Personal feel over high
production
"It is better to present an explanation in words
and pictures than solely in words.
- Multiple Representation Principle

6. Tools you
already have:
PC/Mac
Free
Integrated
Webcam
Earbuds with
Mic
Windows Movie
Maker/iMovie
Invest in
USBWebcam
USB Mic
ADOBIE
Premiere
(Creative
Cloud)/Final Cut

7. Tools you
already have:
Online
YoutubeVideo Editor
 Simple Instructional
Videos
Animoto
 Animated and
engaging slideshows

8. Tools you
already have:
Mobile
Android
 NativeVideo Editing
 Slide Show Presentations
 Auto Edit
 Google Photo
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
 iMovie - $4.99

9. You already
have the
camera!
Your smart
phone has the
power!
Buy a tripod
and a selfie
stick
Shoot in HD
Use an external
microphone
Check for
lighting

10. OtherTools
Live Stream
Google Hangouts On Air/Youtube Live
Facebook Live
Periscope
Video Conference
Skype
Google Hangouts
Always use “Best Practices”