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Audio |
Video |
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Audacity
pros:
- simple, easy to record and edit
- students can listen to lectures on their mp3 players
- do-it-yourself anytime
cons:
- no visuals (except with printed notes)
- need to learn simple audio editing if necessary
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any video capture program (usually comes with webcam)
pros:
- rather simple to record
- video helps personal connection with students
cons:
- needs some planning
- for good quality recording & editing, need professional help
- need to learn simple video editing if necessary
- smile, you're on camera ^_-
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| With Slides |
Breeze
pros:
- audio synchronised with PowerPoint slides
- quiz tool
- do-it-yourself anytime
- smaller file size (vs. Camtasia)
- flash format is compatible with most browsers
cons:
- video inserts are difficult but not impossible
- need to be connected to the Internet to publish the lecture
- need a separate server to get to lecture files
- need to learn simple audio editing if necessary
Camtasia
pros:
- audio synchronised with any screen movement
- quiz tool
- do-it-yourself anytime
- captures any part of the screen & any application
cons:
- larger file size
- editing is slightly more complex than Breeze
- $150
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sofTV
pros:
- video & audio synchronised with PowerPoint slides
- no need to worry about technical details
- post-production is done by others
cons:
- needs planning, coordination
- live recording (very difficult to undo mistakes)
- might not capture certain PowerPoint animations, so keep it simple
- need a separate server to get to lecture files
- editing is difficult, even by professionals
- doesn't playback well on certain systems
- you're on camera, so dress appropriately
Camtasia
pros:
- video & audio synchronised with any screen movement
- quiz tool
- do-it-yourself anytime
- captures any part of the screen & any application
cons:
- need to learn simple video editing
- $150
- smile, you're on camera
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