As an online student, it is inevitable that you will be asked by your instructors to record and upload a video. There are a thousand ways to accomplish this task, and depending on your level of comfort and knowledge of the technology, it can be overwhelming. The following two pages will help guide you through the process.

How to record a video?

You can record and upload videos using any device that you are most familiar with that has filming capabilities, including your digital camera, smart phone, computer, webcam, and/or camcorder. The following articles and tips may help you guide you in the process of recording a video.

1. Using a digital camera

Most digital cameras have video filming capabilities. The following articles and videos can also give you general tips for how to use your digital camera to record videos:

Video - Make Videos With a Digital Camera
Article - Digital Cameras and Video, a Beginner's Guide

Smart Phone

2. Using a smartphone

Most smartphones have video filming capabilities. The following articles and videos can also give you general tips for how to use your smartphone to record videos:

iPhone or iPad

Video - Shooting Video With an iPhone
Article - How to Record a Video With iPhone or iPad

Android Phone or Tablet

Article - How to Shoot, Edit & Publish Videos From Your Android
Video - How to Film Professional Videos with an Android Smartphone

3. Using your computer or laptop with webcam

Most computers have video filming capabilities with either a built-in camera or a webcam connected to the computer with a USB cable. The following articles and videos can also give you general tips for how to use your computer to record videos:

Apple computers

Video - How to Video Record on Macs
Article - iMovie: Record Video with the FaceTime HD Camera

Windows computers

Article - Camera App and Webcams Help
Video - How to Record Yourself On a Webcam Through Windows Live Movie Maker
Article - How to Use the Camera App in Windows 10 with your webcam

How to record a screencast?

A screencast is a digital video recording that captures actions taking place on a computer display. If you are looking to screencast your screen while recording your voice, see the following options:

Screencast-O-Matic (Windows + Mac): Free, web-based screen recording program that can record up to 15 minutes of video with a small watermark. Will require installation of a small piece of software.

Universal Capture by Echo360 (Windows + Mac): As UNCW students you have access to download a software called Universal Capture that is made by Echo360. Universal Capture has a simple interface with one-click recording that allows you to record both video and screencast. To download Universal Capture you must first follow these instructions to create an Echo360 account. Once your account is active, follow these instructions to download and use Universal Capture to record a screencast or personal video.

QuickTime (Mac): Free and comes pre-installed with OS X (10.6 or above). It's as simple as File > New Screen Recording in the QuickTime menu. (Make sure to select your microphone options and you may begin recording)