Recording Audio & Video: Home

Why Use Multimedia? 

Use any combination of text, images, video, animation, music, and/or voice narration to add creativity and interactivity to an assignment. You can add audio or video to a PowerPoint presentation, or create a screencast (recording and narration of your actions on a computer screen). You can present an argument through podcasting, or record an interview with someone else as an information source. 

Planning

Before starting a project, consider the following:

Audience: Who is your audience? Are you aiming to teach or entertain them? 

Time: When is the project due, and how much time do you have to figure out the software or technology needed? Is there a time limit on how long or short the recording should be? 

Goals: What do you hope to accomplish, and how will multimedia help you reach your goals? Where can you find inspiration to be successful? 

Production

When you have decided on a project, how do you proceed?

Equipment: Will you need a microphone or a webcam? What software do you have access to? 

Best Practices: Is there a right or wrong way to complete the project? Can you find recording and editing tips? 

Recording: Reserve the recording room at Hardin Valley, check out a digital audio recorder, or check out a laptop equipped with internal microphone and webcam. 

Post-Production

After recording your audio or video:

Edit: Polish your project by removing silent gaps or stumbles in the recording, and re-record as needed. Find a software tutorials for help with editing.

Copyright: Feel free to add content to your project that has been created by others, but only if it does not violate copyright. Do you see a Creative Commons License? 

Publish: Store and share your multimedia online. Consider the best platform for audio or video. You may want to add a transcript or captions for accessibility.

And always save your work to the H Drive, a USB flash drive, or your preferred cloud storage!