List of Options for Recording Lectures to be Hosted by HCC

There are several software options you can use to record your lectures, but selecting the best option for you depends on your prioritization of ease of use, need to edit, and familiarity with the tools. In any case:
  • All video files SHOULD be hosted on the college's Mediasite video platform.
  • Content should be "chunked" so that each video is no longer than 20 minutes.
  • Faculty should consider including a reflective question or two at each change in topic. ex. Based on the lecture, how would you answer this question [include topic specific question]?

On this page you will see 3 options for recording lectures that include a slide presentation and how to use each software. 

Various recording tool options and their pros and cons are listed below:

Mediasite Mosaic - Free for HCC Faculty, Staff and Students

Mediasite Mosaic can be used to record your PowerPoint and webcam, and when it's finished, your video will be automatically uploaded to Mediasite for processing. Mosaic's simpler interface makes it easier to record than the older version (Mediasite Desktop Recorder). Visit this page to learn how to install Mediasite Mosaic.
Pros
Cons
Recording can be directly uploaded into Mediasite hosting platform.
Tool may be unfamiliar.
User interface is straightforward.
Need HCC Help Desk support to install on college-owned equipment.
User documentation specific to HCC users available.
Changes to recording require that entire recording be re-done.
Option to appear on camera or not.

PowerPoint with Embedded Audio Recordings - Free for HCC Faculty, Staff and Students

You can record audio on individual slides one-by-one, export the entire presentation as an .mp4 video file, and upload your .mp4 to Mediasite for storage and playback. This is the best option if you anticipate needing to make edits to your video in the future and don't want to re-record the entire video each time.  The resulting PowerPoint must be saved as an .mp4 file and uploaded to Mediasite for students to view it. If not, the file will likely become too large for students to download and watch.
Pros
Cons
PowerPoint is familiar to most users.
File must be saved as an .mp4 movie file, not a PowerPoint (.ppt) file in order fr students to view and allow captioning.
Audio may be recorded directly into the slide.
A .mp4 file must be uploaded to Mediasite.
Easy to edit slides and related audio and then reupload - whenever changes are needed.
Files are extremely large in most cases.

Zoom - Free for HCC Faculty, Staff and Students

You can use your personal Zoom room to start a meeting, share your screen, and record as you talk through your PowerPoint slides. Once you are finished, end the meeting, and you will be notified when your recording is finished processing. Download your recording from Zoom and then upload your video to the Mediasite website for storage and playback. Visit this page to learn how to download a Zoom recording and upload it to Mediasite.
Pros
Cons
Familiar to most users.
Recordings deleted after 30 days. Must upload to Mediasite before then.
Option to appear on camera or not.
Tendency to record videos longer than 15 minutes can result in upload issues.
Auto-generated transcript of the recording.
Must download video from Zoom in order to upload to Mediasite.