If you are creating a video project for class you may be asked to upload the file to OAKS, bring it to class to show in a classroom, or upload it to a social media service (i.e., YouTube, Dropbox, Google Drive). In these cases, it is best to export your project to a medium file size that can be transported or uploaded.
iMovie
Shotcut
After you export your video project, you will want to watch it before you turn it in or play it for others. Each computer uses different software to view files and some files require very specific video players.
What are Captions?
Bill Stark provides an excellent definition and overview for captioning video in his Caption it Yourself Basic Guide for Busy Teachers, Families, and Others Who Shoot Their Own Video.
"If you upload video to the Web, and that video includes sound, you should always include a text alternative, such as captions. As an added bonus, since most captioning for the Web relies on text, providing captions for your videos will ensure that they are indexed by search engines more quickly and accurately, meaning your video will reach more people. Captions (sometimes called “subtitles”) are the textual representation of a video’s soundtrack. They are critical for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing, and they are also a great tool for improving the reading and listening skills of others."
Resources for Captioning
YouTube
Programs
Web Services & Crowdsourced Transcription
Check with your professor to find out if you need to upload your video project file to OAKS, bring it to class to show in a classroom, or upload it to a social media service (GoogleDrive/Dropbox). Below are a few places to find and share video at the College of Charleston and on the web.
Video Publishing Online
The One Button Studio (OBS) is a simple, easy to use video recording lab located at Addlestone Library, Room 136, adjacent to the Circulation Desk. The Studio is equipped with lights, audio, and cameras and can be used by College of Charleston students, faculty, and staff to practice and record presentations without video production experience.
The One Button Studio is open during Library Hours of Operation.
The OBS is an Open Access Room. Reservations have priority. If you are using the OBS without a valid reservation, you must leave when asked by the holder of a valid reservation. The OBS is open and available on a first come, first served basis.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the One Button Studio, our policies, or the online reservation system, please contact the Circulation Desk at circle@cofc.edu or 953-8001.
KIC Scanners
The Addlestone Library has two state-of-the-art document scanning kiosks (known as the Knowledge Imaging Center or KIC) located in the Library’s first floor copy room, beside Starbucks and an ada compliant KIC in the center of the computer lab. The KIC walk-up kiosk scanner provides fast, convenient scanning of all types of documents and some image editing capabilities. The KIC features intuitive touch screen controls for easy use. Documents are saved either to a USB flash drive or sent to an email or Google Drive account. The scanner is capable of scans up to 17 X 24 inches, or as small as a postage stamp, and scans in vibrant color or black & white. Documents can be saved in a multiple formats (including searchable PDF, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and MP3 audio files) in a matter of seconds.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Cloud is installed on all Mac computers available in Addlestone Library Classroom 120. If you use Adobe Creative Cloud in the Library classroom 120 please be aware of the following:
There is a color printer located on the first floor of the Addlestone Library which provides color copies and prints for .35 per page.
The Addlestone Library has a variety of loanable technology available to help you with your projects including
3 digital cameras, 5 iPad Airs, 1 GoPro Camera with Accessories and 1 TB Hard Drives. For a full list of equipment and availability visit Circulation Services.
The Production Lounge is a suite of 5 Mac computers that may be reserved by College of Charleston students, faculty and staff for digital scholarship and multimedia curricular activities (photo editing, audio editing, and video production). The Production Lounge provides access to Adobe Creative Suite and computers in the Production Lounge may be reserved for up to 5 hours per day and a total of 10 hours per week. A full list of software, resources, and tutorials is available at: https://libguides.library.cofc.edu/productionlounge.
Production Lounge Reservations
Production Lounge computers are available on a first come first served basis. However, users without reservations must leave when requested
by an individual with proof of a valid reservation, i.e., a confirmation email of the reservation. Reservations have priority. If you are using a Production Lounge computer without a valid reservation, you must leave when asked by a patron with a valid reservation. Please review the Addlestone Library Spaces policy for additional information.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Production Lounge computers, our policies, or the online reservation system, please contact the Circulation Desk at circle@cofc.edu or 953-8001.