Recording Software Options
There various software options you can use to record lectures and other content on your own device. Once you generate video files on your own computer, you should upload them through the CITL Video Uploader tool in Brightspace. You can then embed the videos into any of your Brightspace course sites.
The list below highlights some of the software and services you can use to record your own lectures. NOTE: Some of the options below do not require managing video files.
Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft/Office 365 Version)
While Microsoft PowerPoint is primarily designed to create presentations, it can allow you to add audio/video narration to your slides as well as screen recordings from your desktop or an application, and you can then export this finished presentation as a video. This is an easy path for content creation if the bulk of your lectures already have PowerPoint presentations as a visual aid.
Once a video is created, it can be uploaded to Memorial’s server through the CITL Video Uploader tool, and then easily embedded into your Brightspace course sites.
To learn more about recording your screen and narration in PowerPoint, visit Microsoft Support.
Pros:
- An easy way to turn existing PowerPoint presentations into videos
- Can share screen, audio, and webcam easily
- Can automatically generate closed captioning
Cons:
- Camera support only available in Office/Microsoft 365 version of PowerPoint
Logitech Capture
Logitech Capture is an all-in-one content software solution that supports multiple cameras and the ability to record your desktop or an application, and studio-like controls such as streaming options, live text overlays and camera customization. Since a major portion of its workflow revolves around live streaming, it is designed for you to do all of your content creation, source switching and effects in real time without the need to edit after the fact.
Once a video is created, it can be uploaded to Memorial’s server through the CITL Video Uploader tool, and then easily embedded into your Brightspace course sites.
To learn more about Logitech Capture, visit the product site or this overview video.
Pros:
- Multi-camera support
- Can share screen, audio, and webcam easily
- Live text overlays
- Camera customization
Cons:
- Only works with compatible Logitech webcams
- No transcription options
Apple MacOS Screen Recording
If you are using a MacOS computer such as an iMac or Macbook, you can record your screen with the built-in Quicktime Player. This will allow you to record your screen and narrate with your microphone without any additional software.
Once a video is created, it can be uploaded to Memorial’s server through the CITL Video Uploader tool, and then easily embedded into your Brightspace course sites.
To learn more about MacOS screen recording, visit the Apple Support article.
Pros:
- No additional software required
Cons:
- Webcam support not included without additional tweaks
- No transcription options
Apple iOS Screen Recording
If you are using a iOS device such as an iPhone or iPad, you can record your screen using the built-in widget. This will allow you to record your screen and narrate with the built-in or external microphone without any additional software. This is a good option if you need to demonstrate particular iOS apps and their behaviour, or wish to leverage a touchscreen device for annotation.
Once a video is created, it can be uploaded to Memorial’s server through the CITL Video Uploader tool, and then easily embedded into your Brightspace course sites.
To learn more about recording your screen on an iOS device, visit Apple Support.
Pros:
- Easy way to record mobile apps
- Easy way to leverage annotation
Cons:
- Does not record built-in camera
- No transcription options
- Video may need to be transferred to a computer before it can be uploaded to our upload service