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Using Video Studio in Ultra Course View

Using Video Studio in Ultra Course View

This article outlines the available options for instructors and students who wish to use Video Studio within HuskyCT.

 

Overview

Instructors and students can use Video Studio in HuskyCT to either record video or audio directly or upload existing media files to share within their course.

  • Instructors can add video or audio files to Course Content, Documents, Tests, Assignments, Announcements, Discussions, and grading feedback.

  • The maximum length for videos created within Video Studio is 30 minutes for instructors.

    • Students can include video or audio in their submissions for Tests, Assignments, Discussion posts, and Journals.

      Student limits:

      • Recording limit: 30 minutes

      • Upload limit: 10 GB

  • Videos uploaded from external sources have no length restriction.

  • Videos can be uploaded up to a maximum size of 10GB.

  • Supported file formats:

    • Video: .mp4, .mov, .avi, .mkv, .wmv, .flv, .webm, .3gp, .m4v, .mpg, .mpeg, .m2v, .ts

    • Audio: .mp3, .m4a, .wav, .ogg, .flac, .opus, .weba, .aac

Accessing Video Studio

Navigate to the Course Content area in your course Click any of the plus (+) signs Click on the Record Audio/Video option
Click any of the plus (+) signs in Course Content Click on Create Select Document from the Course Content Items list Select the Audio / Video option
When creating Announcements, Assignments, or Discussions, you'll find an Audio/Video Recording option in the text editor toolbar.
Navigate to your existing test From the test view, hover over the dashed gray line When the line turns purple, and click it to add a new question Select the question type that best fits your needs Click on the text box for the Question Text you'll find an Audio/Video Recording option in the text editor toolbar
On the assessment grading page, under the Overall Feedback section, you’ll find an Audio/Video Recording option in the text editor toolbar For individual items(columns): Navigate to Gradebook > Gradable Items Click on the column you want to grade Find the student, then click Add Feedback to begin entering your comments You’ll find an Audio/Video Recording option in the text editor toolbar
Students also have access to Video Studio for their submissions. When submitting a text-based answer, they can use the Audio/Video Recording option available in the text editor toolbar to include media in their response.

Recording Video or Audio in Video Studio

Screenshot of Blackboard Video Studio recording options

 

Video Studio provides four recording options:

A. Camera - Record using your webcam

B. Audio - Record voice-only audio

C. Screen - Capture your screen without audio

D. Audio & Screen - Record both your screen and audio simultaneously

E. Video & Screen - Record both your screen and video simultaneously

The maximum length for videos created within Video Studio is 30 minutes for instructors and students.

Uploading Media with Video Studio

Screenshot of Blackboard Video Studio upload option

Video or audio files can be uploaded from external sources by clicking the Upload from device button at the bottom of the screen.

Videos uploaded from external sources have no length restriction, and the maximum file size allowed is 10GB.

 

For more information or assistance with HuskyCT, please contact the Educational Technology Office at edtech@uconn.edu or (860) 486-5052