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==Create Videos using YouTube’s My Webcam Tool==
 
==Create Videos using YouTube’s My Webcam Tool==
 
YouTube’s My Webcam tool is a free tool you can use to record short videos using a webcam. Instructors could record videos and add them to Sakai courses to introduce yourself to students in your classes. Or introduce weekly lessons or assignments.
 
YouTube’s My Webcam tool is a free tool you can use to record short videos using a webcam. Instructors could record videos and add them to Sakai courses to introduce yourself to students in your classes. Or introduce weekly lessons or assignments.
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==To record a video you’ll need:==
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* Gmail account
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* Webcam (some webcams have built in microphones)
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* Microphone (if your webcam doesn’t have a microphone)
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* Flash installed on your computer
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'''Tip:''' Before recording your video it’s a good idea to write a script. Save the script as a text file. You can use your script to add captions to your video.

Revision as of 10:48, 30 April 2014

Create Videos using YouTube’s My Webcam Tool

YouTube’s My Webcam tool is a free tool you can use to record short videos using a webcam. Instructors could record videos and add them to Sakai courses to introduce yourself to students in your classes. Or introduce weekly lessons or assignments.

To record a video you’ll need:

  • Gmail account
  • Webcam (some webcams have built in microphones)
  • Microphone (if your webcam doesn’t have a microphone)
  • Flash installed on your computer

Tip: Before recording your video it’s a good idea to write a script. Save the script as a text file. You can use your script to add captions to your video.