Your instructor might ask you to record a video of yourself demonstrating a skill, using a piece of software correctly, presenting a paper you wrote, or responding to prompts on a discussion board — just to name a few examples — as an assignment for your course.

This guide will help you decide how to record your video, provide suggestions based on whether you need to edit your video, and submit the video for your assignment.  

The type of submission will depend on how your instructor sets up the assignment, but you will submit your video in one of three ways:  

• Submit a website URL or link,for example, linking to a CarmenZoom cloud recording or a OneDrive shared file 
• Upload a file from your computer or OneDrive account
• Create a recording directly in Carmen using the Media Tool 

Recording Your Video 

Below are recording suggestions based on whether you need to edit to your video. Most of the time, you can use CarmenZoom to record. Sometimes you may want more editing control and you can use PowerPoint, iMovie, or Adobe Rush.  

For additional information, see the Digital Flagship Handbook’s guide on Creating Videos on your iPad.  

No editing needed 

CarmenZoom is a great tool for recording, especially if you only need to trim the beginning or end of your video. You can record your camera, share your screen, or use a whiteboard for drawing or notes. You can even record in Zoom on your iOS or Android device. If you need to demonstrate a skill (on your computer or not), present material, or give a speech, recording in CarmenZoom is the way to go.

Recording in CarmenZoom requires a stable internet connection. If you will be recording at a time or place with little to no internet connection, follow the instructions below. Submit your video once you have a better connection. 

Record Using CarmenZoom 

1. From CarmenZoom, share your screen, if necessary. 
2. Press Record to the Cloud.  
3. Complete your recording.  
4. Once your video is recorded, you can find the recording by logging in to  carmenzoom.osu.edu and clicking on the Recording menu. 
5. Copy the recording URL and then share the URL in Carmen to complete your assignment. 

CarmenZoom cloud recordings are available for 120 days.  

Minimal editing needed  

If you only need to minimally edit to your recording by adding music, combining two videos, or removing part of a video, you can still use CarmenZoom to record your video. You can also use recording software you have on your device. PowerPoint is another good recording tool. You can record entire presentations, or one slide at a time – allowing for easy editing in the middle of a presentation if needed.

However you choose to record your video, you’ll need to be able to make an editable video file from your recording. Editable file types include .MP4, .MOV, .AVI, .WMV, .M4V, and .M4P, among others. 

Record Using CarmenZoom 

1. From CarmenZoom, share your screen, if necessary. 
2. Select Record locally.  
3. Complete your recording.  
4. Once your video is recorded, locate it on your device.  
5. Import your recorded file into the video editor of your choice.  
6. Once your video is edited, submit your video in Carmen. Depending on the submission options your instructor sets for the assignment, you may:  
   • Be able to upload the video directly from your device or your OneDrive account.  
   • Need to transfer your video file to your OneDrive and share the URL to the file. Adjust the OneDrive file’s Sharing permissions to Anyone with the link, so your instructor can see the video, then copy the link provided in the assignment submission page. 

Record Using PowerPoint 

1. Open PowerPoint and load your presentation. 
2. Find the tab for Slide Show and notice the recording options by clicking the arrow next to Record Slide Show. 
3. There are audio and video settings available on the recording screen. Make sure your sound and video (if necessary) is being recorded and click Record to begin. 
4. When your recording is complete, click on the File tab, and select Export. 
5. Find Create A Video, select your desired options, and click Create Video. 
6. Submit your video in Carmen. Depending on the submission options your instructor sets for the assignment, you may:
   • Be able to upload the video directly from your device or your OneDrive account.  
   • Need to save your video file to your OneDrive and share the URL to the file. Adjust the OneDrive file’s Sharing permissions to Anyone with the link, so your instructor can see the video, then copy the link provided in the assignment submission page. 

Weak Internet Connectivity  

If you have a weak or no internet connectivity at the time of recording, you should record the video on your device then upload the video when you have a reliable connection.  

1. Set up your recording device so that it is able to record you.  
2. Use whatever recording software you have available on your device: 
   1. iOS: Use the QuickTime app to create a webcam video on a Mac computer 
   2. iPadOS: Use the Camera app to create a webcam video on an iPad 
   3. Android Device: Use the Camera app to create a webcam video on an Android device. Search the web for directions specific to your device. 
   4. Windows PC: Use the Camera app to create a webcam video on a Windows 10 computer 
3. Submit your video in Carmen. Depending on the submission options your instructor sets for the assignment, you may:  
   • Be able to upload the video directly from your device or your OneDrive account.  
   • Need to save your video file to your OneDrive and share the URL to the file. Adjust the OneDrive file’s Sharing permissions to Anyone with the link, so your instructor can see the video, then copy the link provided in the assignment submission page.