Smartphone Video Recording Resources

Audio Quality

Audio quality can vary depending on your smartphone microphone and the environment in which you are recording. We recommend strongly that you stay within arm's reach of the phone if that's the microphone that you are using to record. The LOFT does have other microphones available for you to use while recording in the LOFT. Check with Todd or Katie if you're interested in using those in the LOFT for your recording. 

Video Editing

This badge is meant for you to learn how to record and share quick unedited smartphone videos. Remember imperfect is perfect! However, if you want to spend more time editing your video, then you'll need to use some additional software before sending it to YouTube. Here are some options: 

• Videoshop Video Editor  Links to an external site.- FREE. This is a free mobile app that allows you to edit videos from your smartphone before sharing them to YouTube. 
• Screencastomatic Video Editor Links to an external site. - $15/yr. The free version of Screencastomatic doesn't include editing features. To edit your videos, you can purchase the Camtasia Solo Deluxe which includes the Video Editor.
• TechSmith Camtasia Links to an external site.: Available for free on the LOFT laptops. Otherwise it costs $169 for an individual academic license if you decide to purchase for yourself.

6 Tips for Recording Video

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