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Lecture Capture

Lecture Capture

Leverage powerful tools for recording and sharing lectures. Faculty can use Camtasia to create polished, edited video presentations, while Kaltura provides a platform for recording, managing, and distributing lecture content to students. These tools are designed to support dynamic learning experiences, both in-person and online.

Camtasia

Camtasia is a screen capturing software program where you can record your computer screen, webcam, even PowerPoint Presentations. Camtasia Studio allows you to go from capture, to edit, to publishing your presentations on YouTube to embed the video in your Canvas course.

The Techsmith website has excellent short videos taking you from introduction to editing and publishing.

Camtasia Getting Started Series (learn basics in about 30 minutes)

» Camtasia: Saving & Locating Project Files

Camtasia, by default, stores the recording projects and videos to a “media” folder. Locating the video and project after you save them can be a chore; however, there is a way to regain some order and organize your projects.

Set up options so you know where Camtasia will store your files:

  1. Open the Camtasia recorder (Start Camtasia, click on the Record button to open the recorder)
  2. On the recorder, select Tools then Options
  3. The General tab opens. Under Saving, and to the right of Record. click to open File Options under Output, select “Ask for file name.”
  4. Now select the Program tab and from “Do this with my Recording.” Select Add to Media Bin.
  5. Click OK or Save to close option dialog box.

Now when you have finished and stopped the recording you will be prompted for a folder and location to save

On the save options, create New Folder, give it a proper name (e.g., Attendance project video) and select Save.

Anytime you need the files for this project recording, you know the folder name and all files are located in this folder!

Kaltura

Kaltura is a versatile video platform that allows faculty to record, manage, and distribute lecture content seamlessly. It supports a variety of media formats, making it easy to create engaging video lectures, tutorials, and presentations. With Kaltura, you can upload or record videos directly, embed them in your course materials, and share them with students for easy access. Its intuitive tools also allow for interactive features, such as quizzes, captions, and video annotations, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.

» Kaltura: Video Creation & Management Tools

» Document Viewer

Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.