Multimedia at Home

This is the first video in the "Multimedia at Home" video series.  This episode introduces the use of video in teaching and how to improve student engagement by combining different video formats as part of content delivery.

This episode covers how cameras are typically used to produce videos, and how some devices that you may already have at home can be used to produce better quality videos.

The topics covered in this episode include the use of webcams, smartphones and digital cameras to produce videos, and how these devices can be mounted in an appropriate position.

Screencasting is the process of recording the content displayed on a computer screen, often accompanied by audio narration. It is commonly used for tutorials, demonstrations, presentations, or training materials, allowing viewers to see exactly what the presenter is doing on-screen while listening to an explanation. This episode introduces the use of OBS Studio, an open-source software that is widely used for screencasting. Besides its capabilities as a screencasting program, the power of OBS studio lies in its ability to layer various sources such as multiple cameras or screens and create complex video setups.

The topics covered in this episode include an overview of the OBS Studio interface, creating scenes, adding sources and switching scenes. You can download OBS studio from this link.

This episode discusses the use of animations as a communication tool in videos. It explores how animations, from simple to complex, can be created and used.

The topics covered in this episode include the types of animations that exist, the benefits of animations, and how animations can be created in Powerpoint and After Effects.

This episode discusses the basic principles of acoustics and tips on how to best record audio from home.

The topics covered include the importance of good acoustics, what constitutes good acoustics and how to prevent acoustic defects from being picked up by microphones. The next episode about microphones is a direct follow-up on this video.

This episode explores various types of microphones, their advantages, and how they can be utilised in video recording.

It covers topics such as using the equipment you already have at home, options for upgrading to better gear, and key considerations when purchasing and using microphones.

This episode discusses the use of digital whiteboarding platforms, such as Miro, for both synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning activities.

The topics covered in this episode include the use of a graphic tablet and how to draw/annotate on Powerpoint, Zoom and Autodesk Sketchbook.

This episode discusses how analogue drawings can seamlessly be incorporated into digital video recordings using a combination of techniques covered in previous episodes.

The topics covered in this episode include how to use filming techniques to capture analogue sketching and notes on horizontal or vertical surfaces.