You can download a copy of these instructions in Word Format so you can modify it for your needs by clicking on this link and click on the Download button in your browser: Kaltura: Tips and Tricks
You can use Kaltura to Upload, Create, Edit, and Share videos. See alternatives to Create and Edit below. See this page for more detailed documentation on Kaltura.
Upload: Use it to upload videos you created.
Create: Use Kaltura Capture to record your screen and audio (i.e. voice over PPT)
Edit: Once the video is uploaded, you can trim the beginning, trim the end, and cut from the middle. Use the Launch Editor feature to accomplish these steps.
Share: You can share the video in your course in a variety of ways. You can also share it outside the course.
Remember that you may have students with accommodations that require captions. If you create videos and have a student with that accommodation, you'll need to contact CSD so they can caption it for you and the video must be in Kaltura.
Create: Alternatives to Using Kaltura Capture
Note: If the videos aren't uploading to Kaltura after you record them, you can manually upload them. If you have a Windows computer the recording is found on your C: drive. Replace username with the account you use to log on the computer and navigate to: C:\Usersusername\AppData\Local\Kaltura\Capture\Recordings
If you have a Mac computer, watch this video for a demonstration on how to find the Recordings.
https://kaltura.uconn.edu/media/How+to+find+Kaltura+Recordings+on+Mac/0_lvz6l1u7
PowerPoint Record Slide Show Feature
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PowerPoint Record Audio for Each Slide
If you're giving a PowerPoint presentation, you can use the Record Audio for each slide. You cannot use the annotation feature with this option. If you use this feature, we highly recommend you export the PPT as a video and upload it to Kaltura. The experience for the students is much better and it can be captioned.
Open your PPT, click on Insert – Audio – Record Audio on each slide.
Go through all your slides, then Export the file as a Video.
Click on File – Export – Create a Video – Select Internet Quality to reduce the size of the file.
Then upload the recording to Kaltura
iPad: Record your screen
Go to Settings - Control Center - Customize Controls, then tap the green + sign next to Screen Recording.
Swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen. On iPad with iOS 12 or later, or iPadOS, swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen.
Press deeply on gray record icon and tap Microphone.
Tap Start Recording, then wait for the three-second countdown.
Open Control Center and tap red record icon. Or tap the red status bar at the top of your screen and tap Stop.
Go to the Photos app and select your screen recording, transfer it to a computer, and upload it to Kaltura.
Edit: Alternative to Using Kaltura Editing Features
If you have a Mac, you can use iMovie to edit your videos. Then upload them to Kaltura.
If you have a Windows computer, you can use whatever application you have available to edit videos. Then upload them to Kaltura.
Sharing Videos in HuskyCT
In HuskyCT you can share videos by doing any of the following:
- Go to the content area you want to share the video, click on Build Content – Kaltura Media.
- If you're sharing a Video Quiz, you need to click on Assessments – Kaltura Video Quiz
- You can create a Discussion Forum with a video you created by
- Clicking on Create Forum
- Enter Required Fields
- Click on Mashup – Kaltura Media
- You (or your students) can add a video in a Discussion Thread.
- Click on Create Thread
- Click on Mashup – Kaltura Media
- You can share the video in the Media Gallery
- Media Gallery can give you viewing statistics for your videos in that course, and if you have closed captions, transcripts will display as well. To add the Media Gallery click on the + sign in the Navigation Menu on the left, click Tool Link – Type Media Gallery for the name, select Type – Media Gallery, make available to users, and click Submit.
- Option 1: Go to your My Media, click on the box to the left of the video(s) you want to share, and click Actions – Publish. Click on the box to the left of your course and click submit.
- Option 2: Go to the Media Gallery in your course, click on the tab to see all the videos, click Add Media, select your videos and click Publish.
- You can ask students to submit assignments as Kaltura video.
- After creating the assignment in HuskyCT, direct the students to click on the Assignment – Click Write Submission – Mashup – Kaltura Media.
Sharing Videos Outside HuskyCT
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Video Recording Tips
Make your videos look and sound their best…even at home
Location Considerations
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Audio | Think about where you will record and make sure it is quiet. Minimize audio distractions. | ||||||
Background | If you will be on camera, think about your background. Ideally have the camera face a wall with a few uncluttered items in the background, such as plants, books, or artwork. Generally, one of the best places in a home to record is the living room because it's usually a big bright room with nice backgrounds and depth that looks great on camera. Avoid bright windows or lights behind you to reduce glare. If you cannot avoid windows, close the curtains/blinds. | ||||||
Lighting | Bright is best. Images usually look clearest and best if the subject is in bright light. Soft natural light is the most flattering with light from the window shining on your face. If natural lighting is not an option, place a light directly behind the camera/computer and shining toward your face. Try to avoid lights directly above you as they tend to create unflattering shadows under your eyes and nose. In addition, lighting from below looks spooky and is unflattering. Bad or dark lighting can create a depressing or ominous feeling to the video. | ||||||
Framing | The most flattering position for a camera is at eye-level. If you have a laptop place it up on a stack of books to achieve the right height. If you must use a phone, make sure it is positioned securely. When framing your shot, your head and shoulders should be the only thing in the frame. Avoid having your face in the dead center of your picture, it creates too much space above your head. Instead, have your face positioned in the top half of the frame. |
General Considerations
Component | Notes |
Planning | Think about what you will say before you hit record. Take some notes or create an outline if that will help you stay on track. State the objectives of the video. Try to create videos that have ' longevity by avoiding references to current events and dates. |
Appearance | Think about how you want to be seen on camera. Consider what you are wearing (at least from the waist up). Solid, soft colors, pastels, earth tones, and jewel tones look best through the lens of a camera. Avoid detailed patterns, bright white, and black if possible. |
Presence | Imagine your audience watching on the other side of the lens. Look at the camera lens to give the impression of making eye contact with your audience. If you have any notes or reference materials, position them high up on your computer screen near the camera. Speak clearly. Project the same energy and expression as you would when speaking to a class or to someone in person. |
Practice | Record a few minutes of your material in the exact location, wearing the same clothing, using the tone and volume you will use during your recording and then critique yourself or have someone give you constructive feedback. How does it look? Can I see myself clearly? Am I too rigid and monotone? Should I start with a smile? Can I hear everything clearly? |