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The first step to using Lecturecast in a Lecturecast enabled lecture theatre is to book the recording! You need to do this at least 3 days before the lecture. Note: you must have already booked the room separately via the UCL Room Bookings system. |
Good recording practices for successful lecture recordings
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Microphones
The most common cause of problems with recordings is poor sound quality/variable volume – this is almost always caused by failure to use the radio mics. provided, there are two types: -
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Q&A if you hold Q&A sessions during your lecture, remember that audience voices do not capture well – it helps the final recording if you repeat questions before answering.
Cameras
The cameras in lecture spaces are focussed on the front desk/podium area. Some have a wide angle and some have a narrower angle – if the intention is to include a presenter video component
as part of the recording (not all lecturers choose to) staying in the region of the podium will help ensure that you stay in shot – if your style is to move around the theatre as you talk you might
consider not including the presenter video component of your recording – non-inclusion of presenter can be requested when the recording is booked).
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