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Recording Options

There are several options for creating digital recordings of lectures and other narrated content with audio and video. These options range from “self-serve,” impromptu recordings to high-quality, professional recordings involving a production team scheduled through the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL).

Option 1: Recording with CTL

If a finished product of the highest quality is desired, this can be achieved with CTL’s professional video and audio recording options. Our team of instructional designers, technical writers, audio producers and editors, illustrators, videographers, and web developers is here to help you create excellent and engaging course content. Professionally produced lectures and videos contribute to the outstanding quality of the online and blended courses offered through CoursePlus and beyond. They can be used repeatedly as published resources and references beyond an individual course offering.

Option 2: Self-Recording

Sometimes an impromptu recording is appropriate, for example, to replace an on-campus lecture that is canceled at the last minute due to inclement weather, and this type of recording can be done using one of the self-recording options:

  • Zoom

  • PowerPoint

  • Panopto

  • VoiceThread*
    *Note that VoiceThread is a viable option for a "one time use" or "just in time" self-recorded lecture, but is not ideal for exporting a final video.

Option 3: Classroom Lecture Capture

Classroom lecture capture must be scheduled through the Bloomberg Multimedia team (login required).

Choosing a Recording Option

When deciding on the most appropriate recording option to meet your needs, the following chart comparing the strengths and benefits of different methods may prove beneficial. While this chart is not exhaustive, it includes options that are readily available to all Bloomberg School faculty.

Recording Types
Professional Recording
Professiona Recording
Self Recording
Self Recording
Self Recording
Self Recording
Recording Features
Audio/Video Recording by CTL
Classroom Lecture Capture by Multimedia Team
Zoom
PowerPoint
Panopto
VoiceThread
Results in the highest-quality audio/video product
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Requires formal scheduling
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Includes professional production and editing
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Provides the most scheduling flexibility
N/A
YES (according to class schedule)
YES
YES
YES
YES
Requires faculty to use online tool(s) (requires internet connection)
N/A
N/A
YES
N/A
YES
YES
Requires faculty to download and use software
N/A
N/A
YES
YES
YES
N/A
Requires a USB headset
N/A
N/A
YES
YES
YES
YES
Requires faculty to link or upload the recording to the CoursePlus site
N/A
YES
YES (CTL help is available)
YES (CTL help is available)
YES (CTL help is available)
YES (CTL help is available)
Recording is linked or uploaded to CoursePlus by CTL
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Recording is immediately available to share with students through CoursePlus
N/A
N/A
YES
YES
YES
YES
Recording can be edited
YES (by CTL production staff)
YES (by faculty)
YES (by faculty)
YES (by faculty)
N/A
YES (by faculty)

Help with Recording Options

Meet with an instructional designer to discuss available recording options and to determine the best recording options to meet your needs.

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