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Recording Options

There are several options for creating digital recordings of lectures and other narrated content with audio and video. These options range from “self-serve,” impromptu recordings to high-quality, professional recordings involving a production team scheduled through the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL).

Option 1: Recording with CTL

If a finished product of the highest quality is desired, this can be achieved with CTL’s professional video and audio recording options. Our team of instructional designers, technical writers, audio producers and editors, illustrators, videographers, and web developers is here to help you create excellent and engaging course content. Professionally produced lectures and videos contribute to the outstanding quality of the online and blended courses offered through CoursePlus and beyond. They can be used repeatedly as published resources and references beyond an individual course offering.

Option 2: Self-Recording

Sometimes an impromptu recording is appropriate, for example, to replace an on-campus lecture that is canceled at the last minute due to inclement weather, and this type of recording can be done using one of these CTL-recommended self-recording options:

  • Zoom

  • PowerPoint

  • Panopto

  • VoiceThread*
    *Note that VoiceThread is a viable option for a "one time use" or "just in time" self-recorded lecture, but is not ideal for exporting a final video. (As of March 2023, CTL will not transfer an exported VoiceThread to an online course's Lecture Materials box on a lecture page.)

Option 3: Classroom Lecture Capture

Classroom lecture capture must be scheduled through the Bloomberg Multimedia team (login required).

Choosing a Recording Option

When deciding on the most appropriate recording option to meet your needs, the following chart comparing the strengths and benefits of different methods may prove beneficial. While this chart is not exhaustive, it includes options that are readily available to all Bloomberg School faculty.

Recording Features
CTL Professional Recording
Professional Recording (Other)
Self Recording: Zoom
Self Recording: PowerPoint
Self Recording: Panopto
Self Recording: VoiceThread
Software or web app required
No (Provided by CTL)
No (Provided by BSPH Multimedia (MM) for Classroom Lecture Capture)
YES (Zoom)
YES (PowerPoint)
YES (Panopto)
YES (VoiceThread)
Results in the highest-quality audio/video product
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A (not recommended for more than "just in time" lectures)
Requires formal scheduling
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Provides the most scheduling flexibility
N/A
YES (to match class schedule for BSPH MM lecture capture)
YES
YES
YES
YES
Includes professional production and editing
YES
YES (per agreement)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Requires faculty to use online tool(s) (requires internet connection)
Sometimes (when remote recording is requested)
N/A
YES
N/A
YES
YES
Requires faculty to download and use software
Sometimes (when remote recording is requested)
N/A
YES (full Zoom client recommended)
YES (full PowerPoint software recommended)
YES (full Panopto software recommended)
N/A
External microphone preferred (USB headset, Bluetooth earbuds, or other)
Sometimes (when remote recording is requested)
N/A
YES
YES
YES
YES
Recording is uploaded to CoursePlus lecture page by CTL
YES
Sometimes (if provided to CTL at least 2 weeks in advance)
Sometimes (if provided to CTL at least 2 weeks in advance)
Sometimes (if provided to CTL at least 2 weeks in advance)
Sometimes (if provided to CTL at least 2 weeks in advance)
N/A
Requires faculty to link or upload the recording to the Online Library
N/A
Sometimes (if not provided to CTL 2 weeks in advance)
Sometimes (if not provided to CTL 2 weeks in advance)
Sometimes (if not provided to CTL 2 weeks in advance)
Sometimes (if not provided to CTL 2 weeks in advance)
YES
Recording is immediately available to share with students through CoursePlus
N/A
N/A
YES (if linked from Online Library without CTL help)
YES (if linked from Online Library without CTL help)
YES (if shared through Panopto folder or Online Library)
YES (if linked from Online Library without CTL help)
Recording can be edited
YES (by CTL)
YES (per agreement with BSPH MM or other)
YES (by faculty), though limited without 3rd party tool
YES (by faculty editing original narrated PowerPoint)
YES (by faculty), though limited without 3rd party tool
YES (by faculty editing original VoiceThread)
Professional transcript is available
YES (by CTL)
YES (per agreement with BSPH MM or other)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Automated transcript is available
N/A
N/A
Yes (using Zoom cloud feature or other service)
Yes (using Microsoft Stream or other service)
Yes (feature must be turned on)
Yes (feature must be turned on)

Help with Recording Options

Meet with an instructional designer to discuss available recording options and to determine the best recording options to meet your needs.

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