Tools

For PC computers with Microsoft Windows, you have a free option that comes with your computer (Microsoft Photos Application). If you have on older version of Windows, you may also try Microsoft Movie Maker (Free – with Windows).

Tutorials: The videos below are very short – and they help you address the different tools and features of video editing

1. 1. 1. Getting Started: Starting a Project and Importing Your Media (Images, Video Clips, Photographs)
         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30s-vPccI8A&t=9s
      2. Editing: Sequencing Images and Video Clips, Editing and Trimming Clips
         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEyn2NYVZqw&t=2s
      3. Adding Texts and Titles
         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LM43thAjhI
      4. Sound Files: Audio Clips, Music and Voice-Overs
         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns0JPLpN8t8
      5. Here is a different (longer) video that discusses most of basic aspects of video making using Microsoft.
         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edKDxJ7C8HE

Moodle can help facilitate class discussions and feedback online. Some suggestions to do so are listed below:

1. Create a Forum in Moodle: https://moodle.info.yorku.ca/student_resources/students/documentation/using_forums/
2. Use the survey/questionnaire (see polling FAQ)
3. Blog in moodle.
4. Create groups for students to respond to a particular video. Groups in moodle – https://docs.moodle.org/37/en/Groups

Cloud storage is password protected and generally a safe way to store your files and access them from multiple devices.

1. Getting started with Google Drive: https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2424384?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
2. Uploading files to Google drive: https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2424368
3. Sharing files from google Drive:  https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2494822

A USB or memory key is a great portable option for storing your videos.

1. Transfer files onto a USB/memory key:  https://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/104/~/transferring-files-onto-a-usb-flash-drive

Ensure you understand the privacy and sharing settings if you are using Vimeo to host your videos.

1. Store a video as private? Public? https://vimeo.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/224819527-Changing-the-privacy-settings-of-your-videos

Ensure you understand the privacy and sharing settings if you are using YouTube to host your videos.

1. Store a Youtube video as unlisted or private? Public? :https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/157177?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

Faculty at York University can store videos using OneDrive.

1. Get started with OneDrive: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/video-get-started-with-onedrive-work-or-school-b30da4eb-ddd2-44b6-943b-e6fbfc6b8dde
2. To learn the basics of how to use OneDrive, click here: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/video-onedrive-basics-work-or-school-110ca7b0-ae3d-4e51-a14c-9d583e2d630c?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US,
   1. OR for further detail, click here: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/onedrive-video-training-1f608184-b7e6-43ca-8753-2ff679203132?ocmsassetID=1f608184-b7e6-43ca-8753-2ff679203132&ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US
3. Upload files to OneDrive: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/video-upload-files-and-folders-in-onedrive-work-or-school-5bd927ad-d186-495c-93e8-7ca116fe7b83?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US
4. Create files and folders on OneDrive: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/video-create-files-and-folders-in-onedrive-work-or-school-e1f59717-2f02-494d-93c6-8ef9613e82ba?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US
5. Share your files and folders with OneDrive: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/video-share-files-and-folders-with-office-365-72f26d6c-bf9e-432c-8b96-e3c2437f5b65?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US
6. Sync your files and folders to OneDrive: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/video-sync-onedrive-files-and-folders-3b8246e0-cc3c-4ae7-b4e1-4b4b37d27f68?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US
7.  For further questions or concerns: support.office.com/en-us/onedrive

York University offers some free resources: https://teachingcommons.yorku.ca/resources/free-resources/

 There are several websites that offer royalty free sound and music, here are links to a few examples:

• https://freesound.org/browse/
• https://www.bensound.com/

There are several websites that offer free images, a few examples are listed below:

• https://www.pexels.com/
• https://www.freeimages.com/
• https://www.stockfreeimages.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwitPnBRCQARIsAA5n84mlKtNoZsbx3nInMzECmXYIPEbTQRbOyBeXzjUeL8ZEXYVo_Te_w9UaAjydEALw_wcB

you can add or remove frames with the clip trimmer.

1. In the timeline, select the clip you want to trim.
2. Choose Window > Show Clip Trimmer. The clip trimmer appears over the timeline.
3. Do one of the following: Extend the clip: Drag the edge of the clip away from its center. …
4. Press Return to close the clip trimmer
5. Hide other people faces for privacy

Here is a guide on how to trim your videos on an android device, https://www.dummies.com/consumer-electronics/tablets/android-tablets/how-to-trim-a-video-on-your-android-tablet/

Here is a guide on how to trim your videos on an iPhone: http://iosguides.net/trim-videos-iphone/

Some tips you can keep in mind when finding the perfect lighting for your video are available here:  https://www.techsmith.com/blog/get-perfect-lighting-video/

Some great tips for getting better sound in your smartphone videos are available here: https://learning.linkedin.com/blog/film-advice/3-simple-tricks-to-record-great-audio-with-your-phone

You should always record video horizontally. It maintains the correct aspect ratio to playback on all video players. In other words, the video will fill the whole screen when played back on your laptop or uploaded to YouTube. If you record a video vertically it creates two black strips on either side of the video during playback to fit the height of the video and therefore does not use the full screen. Additionally, here are some other great tips to keep in mind when recording with your smartphone, https://wistia.com/learn/production/shooting-video-with-an-iphone

Camtasia is available to York University Faculty. It can also be purchased from TechSmith.

1. 1. 1. Add annotations to video using Camtasia:  https://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-camtasia-transitions-annotations-behaviors.html
      2. Watch the tutorial on how to add annotations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFfeg-51JR8

H5P  is a free app that annotates videos.

1. 1. 1. Install H5P: https://h5p.org/installation
      2. Use H5P, upload content, create content, edit content, and embed content: https://h5p.org/documentation/for-authors/the-basics
      3. Watch the quick start video instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1Hdvdmzs8c

The Youtube app is free and includes video interactive/annotation tool that can be used to give feedback by adding subtitles.

1. 1. Add subtitles to my Youtube video:  https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2734796?hl=en

Zoom is available to all York University faculty.

1. 1. To use annotation on a Zoom call you need to be in a call, and screen sharing.
      1. Learn more about starting calls and screensharing; https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362153-How-Do-I-Share-My-Screen-,
      2. Learn how to use annotations; https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115005706806-Annotation-as-a-Viewer

Create a Kahoot!

1. Kahoot has several game modes available upon creation of a Kahoot. Provided is a link on how to create a Kahoot; https://support.kahoot.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000472987
2. Modify you questions:  https://support.kahoot.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000510828-Add-edit-sort-or-delete-questions

Students and faculty at York can get access to iClicker here: http://lts.info.yorku.ca/polling/

The Quick Start guide is available here: http://lts.info.yorku.ca/files/2017/07/iClickerCloud-Instructor-Quick-Start-Guide-1.pdf

1. Use iClicker for online courses. You can use iClicker remotely for your online course, the service site is http://lts.info.yorku.ca/polling/ Follow the Instructor QuickStart Guide to download the software to your computer and create an iClicker course, and run a polling session http://lts.info.yorku.ca/files/2017/07/iClickerCloud-Instructor-Quick-Start-Guide-1.pdf Add the Student QuickStart Guide to your Moodle course and inform the students to follow the instructions to download the app, or use this URL http://app.reef-education.com  to create their account, join the course and participate in a polling session.
2. Use iClicker to provide feedback: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOrPQZ2pJeM
3. iClicker support and training is available to York faculty. Contact Lindsey Thomas at lindsey.thomas@macmillan.com or 512-402-7728 or book your one-on-one appointment at  https://calendly.com/lindsey-thomas

Moodle is available to all York University faculty.

1. To create a feedback activity using moodle see: https://moodle.info.yorku.ca/instructor_resources/instructors/training/creating_feedback_activity/#squelch-taas-toggle-shortcode-content-2

Zoom is available to all York University faculty.

1. To start a poll on zoom see: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/213756303-Polling-for-Meetings

Screen recording is build in to iPhone.

1. 1. 1. 1. To record you screen on iPhone see the tutorial here:  https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT207935

DU Recorder is a screen recording App for Android devices.

1. 1. 1. Download DU Recorder. 
      2. Watch the tutorial video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdHLA3f6c3M

Loom is a free screen recording software that can be installed on both Mac and Windows computers.

1. 1. Install Loom:  https://support.loom.com/getting-started/recording/install-loom
   2. Record your screen using the google chrome extension: https://support.loom.com/getting-started/recording/how-do-i-start-a-recording-with-the-chrome-extension
   3. Share the videos you record:  https://support.loom.com/getting-started/recording/how-do-i-share-the-videos-ive-recorded
   4. View the videos you record. The Loom interface allows you to create and organize folders to store and view your videos at a later time.  https://support.loom.com/getting-started/recording/folders

You can use the xBox live video capture screen recorder in Microsoft Windows

1. To record a video using XBox live:  https://support.xbox.com/ms-MY/xbox-on-windows/social/record-game-clips-game-bar-windows-10

Use Quicktime player, a software includes with iOS.

1. To learn how to play, record, edit and share your movies:  https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201066

York University Faculty teaching a course with Moodle get access to the free TechSmithrelay (Camtesia) screen recorder.

1. Request moodle: moodle.info.yorku.ca/instructor_resources
2. Request TechsmithRelay (tie to a course and include a screen recorder feature)
3. Upload screen recording: computing.yorku.ca
   1. Then navigate to computing faculty and staff  > teaching and research > lecture recording at York > techsmithrelay

Discord is a free app for group chats and calls.

1. Start a call on Discord:  https://support.discordapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/223657667-Group-Chat-and-Calls

Skype is a free video calling interface.

1. Set up an account:  https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA12413/how-do-i-create-a-new-account-for-skype
2. Schedule a call:  https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34876/how-do-i-schedule-a-call-in-skype
   1. OR answer a Skype call: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34859/how-do-i-answer-a-skype-call
   2. OR set up a group chat: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34799/how-do-i-create-a-group-chat-in-skype-on-desktop
3. Screenshare:  https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34895/screen-sharing-in-skype

Google Hangouts is a video conferencing tool available for free from Google.

1. Open an account. To use Google Hangouts, you need to make a google account. Click the link to learn more https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/27441?hl=en
2. Start a Hangout:  https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/3115553?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
   1. OR start a video call:  https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/3110347?hl=en&ref_topic=6386410
   2. OR start a group conversation: https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/3111943?hl=en&ref_topic=6386410
3. Invite others to join my call:  https://support.google.com/a/answer/6097610?hl=en

Zoom is a video conferencing tool available to York University Faculty. Faculty can get a standard account at York Universit by contacting askit@yorku.ca

Information and resources about Zoom are available here:  https://yorku.zoom.us/

1. Start an instant zoom meeting and share my screen:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLKpRxBfeD1kEM_I1lId3N_Xl77fKDzSXe&time_continue=11&v=-KnaWV_FT8I
   1. OR join a zoom meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=vFhAEoCF7jg
   2. OR schedule a meeting:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=vFhAEoCF7jg
2. Configure audio and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=HqncX7RE0wM
3. Record a conference call: See “Screen Recording” FAQ