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LEARNING INNOVATIONS VIDEO CREATION GUIDE FOR STUDENTS

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Introduction Creating video is a great way for you, as a student, to get engaged in projects through which you are required to demonstrate your learning.

This resource provides you with options to create video /audio media as part of your studies at Deakin University, and covers:

Technologies available to students

Producing your video - software / web applications available

Publishing your video - software / web applications available

Technologies available to students Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Students can use the following devices with video and audio capabilities:

Mobile devices such as smartphones with video and audio recording capabilities e.g.

iPhones, Androids with video and audio; Tablets e.g. iPads

Digital cameras

Video cameras

Built-in or portable webcam with their PC or Mac

Flip cameras

Microphone headsets

Before you start creating a video

1. If recording with a phone, please hold the phone sideways. 2. Record your video in mp4 (H264) format if possible and at max 720p (720p because

of final file size). 3. Use Windows Movie Maker (Windows Live Movie Maker) or iMovie if possible to

edit the video. 4. Export/Save you edited movie in mp4 (H264) format if possible. Windows Live Movie

Maker will export as WMV.

Please Note: Always use default settings for any applications where possible, changing video settings can easily result in corrupted videos.

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Deakin Library Equipment available for students to borrow

Digital equipment available for loan (more information available on the Library website)

Digital Equipment Loan: Available at:

Digital cameras

3 days + 1 renewal Burwood, Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool campuses

Headphones 2 hours or 1 day (dependent on campus)

all campuses

Zoom Q3 HD recorders

3 days + 1 renewal all campuses

(View specifications and tutorials on the Zoom website)

Kindle e-book readers 14 days, no renewal all campuses

Laptops 2 hours Burwood

Locker keys 1 day Waurn Ponds

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Software and web applications for producing videos/audio:

There are several free video editing software and online applications available that enable you to produce videos without having extensive knowledge of video editing. Before committing to use any one application you should make sure you check the licencing, as some applications require payment when you reach a certain limit. You should also check the specifications of the application.

Application File Format Sharing Files Editing Capabilities Notes

iMovie –

MP4, .MOV Files can be uploaded to DeakinAir Trim, cut, split, merge, rotate and mix videos. Transitions, video effects, add animated text and music.

Available on Macs and iPads

iMovie Tutorial

Tutorial – iPhone, iPad

Windows Live Movie Maker .WMV Files can be uploaded to DeakinAir Trim, cut, split, merge, rotate and mix videos. Transitions, video effects, add animated text and music.

Available on PC

Windows Live Movie Maker Tutorials

Screencast-O-matic.com .MOV Files can be exported, and therefore easily shared or uploaded to sites like Deakin Air. Presentations can also be stored on the Screencast-O-matic site and accessed by URL or embed code into CloudDeakin Assignment Dropbox.

None (in free version) Videos can be up to 15 minutes long. There is a Pro version that allows files up to 1 hr. on length and provides more functionality.

YouTube Tutorial available.

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Application File Format Sharing Files Editing Capabilities Notes Webinaria.com AVI, FLV Files are stored on the site, and can

easily be shared via email links, and can also be embedded on websites. Files can also be downloaded in .FLV format, for viewing with any Flash compatible viewer.

None

CamStudio.org AVI, SWF Files are created on the local PC (the app runs locally, not on the Internet), and can therefore easily be distributed. These formats can be uploaded to YouTube and other video sharing sites for web based sharing.

None YouTube Tutorial available.

Debut from NCHsoftware AVI, WMV, FLV, ASF, MPG, 3GP, MP4, MOV, and more

Files are created on the local PC (the app runs locally, not on the Internet), and can therefore easily be distributed. These formats can be uploaded to YouTube and other video sharing sites for web based sharing.

There are a number of editing capabilities, including the ability to add captions to video.

There is a paid “Plus” version of Debut available, with various add-on applets available as well to provide additional functionality.

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Application File Format Sharing Files Editing Capabilities Notes

Ezvid Designed to upload to YouTube.

YouTube and DeakinAir.

Full featured video editor with speed control, screen drawing, voice synthesis to name just a few. Imports video and picture in common formats.

Ezvid Tutorials

Ezvid Blog

Up to 45 minutes in length.

To export files to other applications such as DeakinAir you would need to use http://keepvid.com or http://keep-tube.com to download the file first and then delete from YouTube.

Video Toolbox 3GP, AMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, MOV, M4V, MP4, MPEG, MPG, RM, VOB, WMV

Files can be uploaded to DeakinAir. Number of editing features such as trimming, cropping, merging files, recording from webcam, subtitles etc.

Online application, one account could be created for group presentations and shared.

FileLab Video Editor various Files can be uploaded to DeakinAir. Trim, cut, split, merge, rotate and mix videos. Transitions, video effects, add animated text and music.

Online application, one account could be created for group presentations and shared.

PowerPoint .WMV Files can be shared via Cloud storing application such as Dropbox for groups to collaborately work on and then exported to DeakinAir.

Not video, however slideshow can be exported as movie.

Convert a narrated PowerPoint to video tutorial.

Conversion on MAC doesn’t work with narration, only PC conversion to WMV works.

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Group Collaboration/Meeting Online Tools CloudDeakin provides a private discussion and locker for group projects. However students may prefer to meet virtually using one of the many free collaboration tools on the WWW. Before committing to a tool to meet online you should make sure all members of the group agree to the suggested tool and that all members are aware of licensing/privacy agreements of the application.

Group Collaboration Functionality Ability to record Notes

Wiggio Communicate with video, audio or chat, share screen, presentation or document. Present concepts via a whiteboard.

No. Use in combination with a screen/desktop capture software

Wiggio tutorials.

Google Hangout Chat face-to-face, host virtual meetings with up to 10 participants or broadcast to the world

No. Use in combination with a screen/desktop capture software.

Google+ Hangout Website

Google+ Hangout Tutorial

Equipment required: Microphone, webcam & Speakers

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Publishing Video/Audio Option Platform What you can do Options to showcase your videos Notes

DeakinAir

Upload pre-recorded video, or record directly via webcam, create a playlist.

- copying the URL for the video from the browser's address field, and share with your tutor/lecturer or peers

- selecting the Get Embed Code and include in HTML editor.

DeakinAir guide for students

See Appendix 1 – Uploading to DeakinAir.

Videos uploaded in DeakinAir by students are private (unless you share the web URL of your video with others).

If your upload to DeakinAir fails to complete: 1. Check your internet speed.

(http://www.speedtest.net/) 2. Try a different (faster) internet connection/network

e.g. Deakin On Campus if your internet speed is slow.

Try reducing the size (dimensions) of the video and re-encode(export/save) the video.

If your video will not process/convert after successfully uploading to DeakinAir, use Handbrake to convert format to .mp4.

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Converting your video file

It is recommended that video files are in a format that is compatible across most platforms. Therefore, the recommended format for videos is .mp4 . If your video is in another video format (e.g. different file extension), you can use the following conversion software to change your video format:

Free Conversion Software:

Handbrake

- Download Handbrake (http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php). - Use Handbrake to re-encode the video in mp4 format. - If video is very large (file-size) reduce the Avg Bitrate(kbps) and/or Target Size (MB)

in the quality settings of Handbrake. - Do NOT change any other settings in Handbrake unless you know exactly what you

are doing.

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Appendix 1 – DeakinAir/CloudDeakin Assignment Dropbox

Uploading to DeakinAir

All content that you contribute to DeakinAir will appear as private by default. These videos are not searchable or discoverable, until you choose to share the URL or embed code of your video content.

1. Go to DeakinAir web site (http://air.deakin.edu.au/public/).

2. Select the Login link located at the top right hand corner.

3. You must agree to the Conditions of Use by selecting the I agree to these Conditions

of Use button in order to be authenticated in the system.Note: The Conditions of

Use agreement leverages cookie functionality whereby a cookie is installed on your

computer, enabling cookies will prevent this agreement page being displayed again,

until such time as the cookie expires (currently to 120 days), if cookies are not

enabled on your browser, this page will display every time you attempt to login to

DeakinAir.

4. Login to DeakinAir using your normal Deakin credentials.

5. Click on Add New and select Media Upload.

6. Media Upload will allow you to browse to a file on either your local workstation or a

network share, by selecting the + Choose a file to upload button.

7. Browse to the file you'd like to upload, select it and click Open.

8. A progress tab will indicate your file being uploaded to the DeakinAir server.Note:

The file upload limit is 2GB. For optimal end-user experience you might like to

consider a maximum of 20 min videos. If necessary, playlists can easily be created to

segment longer video sequences or group similar subject matter.DeakinAir accepts

all common video, audio and image formats in all resolutions. For best results with

video, we recommend preparing videos in 1280x720 pixels and using the H.264

video codec at about 4000 kb/s. File properties (metadata) - it is important to give

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your video file a logical, meaningful name, who created it, a brief description and

very importantly, some logical, meaningful tags (separated by comma). DeakinAir's

in-built search tool hunts for the keywords used in the video asset's tag field.

9. A progress tab will confirm your file has been uploaded to the DeakinAir server.

10. You have the option of saving the file and associated metadata, or uploading

another file.

11. DeakinAir confirms the action and also generates an unique URL to the file.

12. By clicking on the Go to media page link, you'll be taken to the page and served the

video you just uploaded.

13. You'll have the options of:

a. viewing that video via the DeakinAir media player (simply click Play)

b. copying the URL for the video from the browser's address field, and sharing

this with your tutor/lecturer or peers

c. selecting the Get Embed Code tab from below the video.

14. From the Get Embed Code tab, you'll be able to get the embed code and paste this

into a website, your CloudDeakin ePortfolio or a dedicated Dropbox setup for your

video assignment.

Note: The embed code is 'context sensitive' i.e. depending on the type and size of player that you select, the embed code will automatically adjust accordingly. There are 3 types of media player available:(i) basic streamed format with no download option (default)(ii) basic streamed player with download option(iii) basic streamed player with Copyright 'bumper video' that is automatically added to your video in the event that you have included any 3rd party or broadcast content.

Please select the second option “Basic player with a download option”.

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Uploading video to Assignment Dropbox

1. Go to the assignment dropbox and select the assignment link.

2. In the submit files area, click in the comments box

3. Select the button “insert stuff”

4. Select the option “enter embed code”

5. Paste the embed code from DeakinAir into this section.

6. Select the Next button, check the video plays ok.

7. Select “Insert”

8. Select submit to save your assignment.