How to Complete a Video Presentation Assignment

Overview

The document explains how to complete a video presentation assignment using MediaSpace, Kaltura Capture, PowerPoint, iMovie, and Prezi video. It covers recording, uploading, and sharing videos, as well as adding closed captions and editing. PowerPoint and other tools are suggested for creating presentations. Related links are provided for additional support. 

Use of Mediaspace and Kaltura Capture for Video Assignment 

What is MediaSpace? 

MediaSpace is a cloud-based platform that provides an alternative to YouTube for creating, storing, and sharing media content. It is a comprehensive video management system that enables faculty, staff, and students to upload, organize, publish, and distribute videos securely. 

How to record, upload, and share video presentations 

• Log in to MediaSpace using your Star ID and password. 

• Select ADD NEW then select Kaltura Capture from the dropdown list. 

• Download Kaltura for Windows  | Kaltura for Mac  if using it for the first time. 

• Watch the video for instructions on how to record, upload, and share files using Kaltura MediaSpace: Kaltura MediaSpace and Capture Basics  

• Read the SCSU IT Knowledge Base Article: how to upload files to Minnesota State’s Kaltura MediaSpace. 

• Watch the video for instructions on how to enable and edit closed captions: Kaltura MediaSpace Closed Captioning  

How to Use PowerPoint for Video Assignment 

• Open the presentation in PowerPoint. 

• Go to the Slide Show tab on the main menu. 

• Click on Record Slide Show drop down and select Record from Beginning. 

NOTE: Before recording, please select the required setting such as microphone and camera. 

• Clicking on the red button of record as appear on the top left for recording. 

• While recording you can annotate on the slides using the pen tool. 

• When done recording select Stop recording button. 

• When you finish recording, close the page using the X in the top right corner of the screen.  

• Go to File, click on Export. 

• Select Create a Video. 

• Create Video. 

• Choose the location where you want to save it and select SAVE. 

• To ensure the video recording is accessible, upload the recording to your MediaSpace account and edit to add closed captions and a transcript.  

Resources for creating video assignments using Prezi video and iMovie 

• Prezi Support Website: Adding and playing a video in Prezi Video 

• Prezi Support Website: Turning a presentation into a video 

• Make Use Of.com Website: How to Create Awesome Slideshow Presentations in iMovie  

• James Long YouTube [video]. Create a Presentation in iMovie 

Related Resources

• Microsoft Support website: Record your screen in PowerPoint  

• Kevin Stratvert. YouTube video. How to Make a Video in PowerPoint - ppt to video