[Angie]
demo Camtasia and Captivate
compare tools
show capture of PowerPoint
Other tools:
- SnagIt 8
- Snapz Pro (Mac)
- ScreenFlow
- mention the DIRC classroom?
What are we using it for? MIT Libraries Video Tutorials
- general "how to use library services and resources"
- quick how tos (Tracy's)
- also targeted for classes
[Darcy]
Statistics
What type of videos work best - short or long? Depends what the user is coming for.
We are looking at our statistics for guidance. We use Google Analytics on our web pages.
See this video for guidance on how to use GA to better track the use of your videos: Google Analytics and .swf tutorials by Paul Betty
TechTV
We are also putting our videos into MIT's TechTV
how to market / where to link to
Managing the files
Fairly large files (3-10MB) for the Flash files, store them centrally on a designated server.
Production files used to create the Flash files are large too - keep them backed up centrally in case others
technical problems (audio)
Costs, staff training
No IT staff directly involved in project, outside of purchasing and installing software.
Software fairly intuitive but lots of details, so hard to use if not a regular tool. We designated certain staff for training - if others want a video made, they write scripts and work with trained staff. Gave several training sessions and run monthly drop-in sessions to work on projects and get advice.
Purchased though connect.gov at bulk discount ($?)
have upgraded software once @ cost of $?
Headsets: had intermittent problems with USB headsets, ended up recommending those with direct audio plug-ins, $?? headsets seem to do fine