What’s the best way to record a 2-hour lecture?

Seeking Advice
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I need to record a 2-hour lecture tomorrow, but I don’t want the file size to be massive. I have several options: a stand-alone HD webcam, my MacBook Air’s built-in webcam, my iPhone, or a camcorder. What’s the most efficient method to create a file that’s easy to upload to Google Drive afterward? Thanks for any suggestions!

2

You could record in Zoom and save it to the Zoom cloud.

3

Try using OBS Studio: https://obsproject.com/download

4

I’m working on an EdTech platform called SubSchool. It lets you create lectures and courses. You can check out our beta version: https://app.subschool.us/. Let me know if you have any questions!

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I don’t have the paid version of Zoom, and the free one limits me to 45-minute meetings.

6

What tool are you referring to?

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Would you consider a tool that works like this?

You provide:

  • A voice sample
  • Your slideshow (with presenter notes)

The tool would then create a video of “AI you” presenting the slides. It takes only a few minutes to generate the video, but it looks like you recorded it yourself. If you don’t have slides or notes, the tool can create those for you too.

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If your goal is to upload it to Google Drive, try using Google Meet. It records directly to Google Drive, and you can include slides if you’re presenting any.

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I’d recommend using Zoom. Share your deck and use the advanced screen-sharing feature to include your camera feed in the top right corner.

10

QuickTime on your Mac is a good option for recording longer lectures. You can export the file at different sizes to manage file size easily.

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You can also use Microsoft Teams to record the lecture.

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I’ve used OBS successfully on Windows. It’s a flexible, free tool but does take a bit of learning. After recording, you can compress the file using Handbrake, another free tool. Both are solid options: