Create and edit video content
This is a simple introduction to options you have for creating video to share with teachers and peers or for assignments and coursework.
All software listed are free on their respective platform, and in many cases are installed by default as part of the system. These are basic programs so have limited functionality but are simple to use and cover all the basic features you are likely to need so are the fastest way to get started.
In this guide:
Capturing video
On-screen, from webcam or on-the-go via mobile.
Capturing what is on screen for a presentation or demonstration
Windows 10
PowerPoint is available as part of Office365 via your Warwick email and has a built-in screen capture feature. This is not limited to just capturing presentations but can capture anything you have on-screen along with microphone audio. Once captured this media can then be exported as a mp4 file.
The office365 suite can be downloaded and installed from here:
https://warwick.ac.uk/services/its/servicessupport/software/microsoft/o365proplus
PPT screen cap guide:
https://www.howtogeek.com/425191/how-to-record-your-screen-with-powerpoint/
Mac
Quick Time has a screen recording feature that allows you to capture anything you show on the screen along with microphone audio if you choose.
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT208721
Capturing your web camera for a head and shoulders presentation
Windows 10
The built-in Camera application will allow you to capture video
https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-use-camera-app-windows-10-your-webcam
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/windows-camera/9wzdncrfjbbg?activetab=pivot:overviewtab
Mac
Quick Time has a recording feature that allows you to capture your webcam along with microphone audio if you choose.
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/quicktime-player/qtp356b55534/mac
Photo Booth also supports the capture of video from a built-in or connected webcam
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/photo-booth/pbhlp3714a9d/mac
Capturing on the go with a mobile device
Remember to think about the camera orientation, landscape is usually better for sharing video online.
Apple mobile
iMovie can be installed on mobile devices offering simple capturing and editing on the go.
https://www.apple.com/uk/imovie/
Android Mobile
Most manufacturers have a proprietary video capture app that will vary from phone to phone.
The YouTube app can be used to capture straight to your YouTube account.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube&hl=en_GB
Editing your videos
Windows 10
Windows 10 has a Video Editor app which replaced Windows Movie Maker, it can be found by pressing the Windows key and searching video editor. You can also select the Video Projects tab from within the Photos app.
Mac
iMovie may be preinstalled on your Mac, if not it is available via the apple store for free on Mac https://www.apple.com/uk/imovie/
Mobile
Apple mobile
iMovie can be installed on mobile devices offering simple capturing and editing on the go.
https://www.apple.com/uk/imovie/
Android
Your device may have a proprietary editor within the video software.
Basic trimming can be done directly in the YouTube app before upload.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube&hl=en_GB
Sharing your videos
Video for coursework
You may have been asked to submit your video as part of an assessment. If this is the case, you can upload directly to the assessment activity in Moodle, Mahara, or Tabula.
Submitting assessments in Moodle - https://warwick.ac.uk/services/academictechnology/support/student-guides/stu-02
Sharing a link and embedding
If you want to share your content via a link or embed you can upload the file to eStream then use the share function to link or embed where you want it. Moodle also has an eStream plugin making it easier to add video throughout, for example within forum posts.
Use eStream and Stream to share video student guide - https://warwick.ac.uk/services/academictechnology/support/student-guides/stu-03