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You can enter your topic name in the search bar in Youtube to search for videos on that topic. To get videos which you can re-use, you need to click on the ‘Filter’ link on the Youtube page and select ‘Creative Commons’, with this step you will see videos that have the CC license (are OER).

You can enter your topic name in the search bar in Youtube to search for videos on that topic. To get videos which you can re-use, you need to click on the ‘Filter’ link on the Youtube page and select ‘Creative Commons’, with this step you will see videos that have the CC license (are OER).

[[File:COL-Creative_Commons.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Image - Selection of CC videos in Youtube]]

[[File:COL-Creative_Commons.png|none|thumb|450x450px| Selection of CC videos in Youtube]]

You can click on the video, this will open the video and it will begin playing. You can download the video by clicking on the download link below the video. You can download in different formats

You can click on the video, this will open the video and it will begin playing. You can download the video by clicking on the download link below the video. You can download in different formats

Open Audacity  on your computer, through <u>Applications → Sound and Video → Audacity</u>

Open Audacity  on your computer, through <u>Applications → Sound and Video → Audacity</u>

[[File:Audacity_1_Option_Menu_To_Open.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Image - Opening Audacity]]

[[File:Audacity_1_Option_Menu_To_Open.png|none|thumb|450x450px| Opening Audacity]]

We will need to ‘import’ the audio we have (of the teacher interview) into Audacity.

We will need to ‘import’ the audio we have (of the teacher interview) into Audacity.

Import your audio into Audacity through <u>File → Open</u>  and select your audio file

Import your audio into Audacity through <u>File → Open</u>  and select your audio file

[[File:Import_Audio.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Image - Importing audio file into Audacity]]

[[File:Import_Audio.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Importing audio file into Audacity]]

You should also import your audio clip which you want to edit. You can add tracks to the audacity file.

You should also import your audio clip which you want to edit. You can add tracks to the audacity file.

You may want to add background music to an audio recording. It is easy to do this with Audacity. You will add a second track, to which you will add the background music. We can add as many tracks as we want, with one audio file per track.

You may want to add background music to an audio recording. It is easy to do this with Audacity. You will add a second track, to which you will add the background music. We can add as many tracks as we want, with one audio file per track.

[[File:Adding_a_track_in_Audacity_for_background_music.png|500x500px|Adding a track in Audacity for background music|thumb|none]]

[[File:Adding_a_track_in_Audacity_for_background_music.png|500x500px|Adding a track in Audacity for background music|thumb|none]]

[[File:Audacity_5_Multipal_Track.png|none|thumb|456x456px|Image - Using multiple Tracks|Multiple tracks added|thumb]]

[[File:Audacity_5_Multipal_Track.png|none|thumb|456x456px| Using multiple Tracks|Multiple tracks added|thumb]]

Audio with background music added :- [[File:Audio file with background music added.ogg]]

Audio with background music added :- [[File:Audio file with background music added.ogg]]

Select  <u>Effect -> Amplify</u>.  Reduce the amplification by moving the slider leftward.  Increase  the amplification by moving the slider rightward.  

Select  <u>Effect -> Amplify</u>.  Reduce the amplification by moving the slider leftward.  Increase  the amplification by moving the slider rightward.  

[[File:Amplifying_(reducing)_the_background_music.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Image - Reducing sound amplification]]<br>

[[File:Amplifying_(reducing)_the_background_music.png|none|thumb|450x450px| Reducing sound amplification]]<br>

[[:File:Audio file with background music amplified (reduced).ogg|Audio file with amplification]] (sound reduced)

[[:File:Audio file with background music amplified (reduced).ogg|Audio file with amplification]] (sound reduced)

=== Creating a video resource using a screen-casting tool (''RecordMyDesktop'') ===

=== Creating a video resource using a screen-casting tool (''RecordMyDesktop'') ===

Screen casting is also a very simple yet powerful way of creating a video resource. The RecordMyDesktop software records the computer output display as the video and audio. Additional audio spoken or played during the recording is also recorded as a part of the video.

Screen casting is also a very simple yet powerful way of creating a video resource. The RecordMyDesktop software records the computer output display as the video and audio. Additional audio spoken or played during the recording is also recorded as a part of the video.

[[File:RecordMyDesktop_1_Main_Window.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Image - RecordMyDesktop main window]]

[[File:RecordMyDesktop_1_Main_Window.png|none|thumb|450x450px| RecordMyDesktop main window]]

Open RecordMyDesktop, select <u>Applications →  Sound & Video →  RecordMyDesktop</u><br>

Open RecordMyDesktop, select <u>Applications →  Sound & Video →  RecordMyDesktop</u><br>

You can use RecordMyDesktop to create videos OER.  Make sure you are not displaying copyright material on the screen when recording the video. If you record any copyright material in the video, it will be a copyright violation.

You can use RecordMyDesktop to create videos OER.  Make sure you are not displaying copyright material on the screen when recording the video. If you record any copyright material in the video, it will be a copyright violation.

==== Configuring recordmydesktop ====

==== Configuring recordmydesktop ====

[[File:COL_-_Adjusting_Video_quality_in_recordmydesktop.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Image - Adjusting video quality in RecordMyDesktop]]

[[File:COL_-_Adjusting_Video_quality_in_recordmydesktop.png|none|thumb|450x450px| Adjusting video quality in RecordMyDesktop]]

The better the quality of video and audio, the bigger will be the size of recorded file. You can adjust video and audio quality (and consequently size of the output video file) by adjusting the slider near the top right of this window. (Tip - Video Quality of 50% is good enough for most purposes and will keep file size lower).<br>

The better the quality of video and audio, the bigger will be the size of recorded file. You can adjust video and audio quality (and consequently size of the output video file) by adjusting the slider near the top right of this window. (Tip - Video Quality of 50% is good enough for most purposes and will keep file size lower).<br>

==== Recording part of the screen ====

==== Recording part of the screen ====

[[File:COL_-_Recordmydesktop_select_area_to_record.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Image - RecordMyDesktop select area to record]]

[[File:COL_-_Recordmydesktop_select_area_to_record.png|none|thumb|450x450px| RecordMyDesktop select area to record]]

You can also select the window of the screen which you want to record. Click on <u>Select window</u>, you will be asked  to grab the area to select. You can select only that part of the screen that you want to record. This is useful if you are opening photos or playing a video on only part of your screen and want to record that part only.<br>

You can also select the window of the screen which you want to record. Click on <u>Select window</u>, you will be asked  to grab the area to select. You can select only that part of the screen that you want to record. This is useful if you are opening photos or playing a video on only part of your screen and want to record that part only.<br>

==== Recording ====

==== Recording ====

When you click on <u>Record</u> button, desktop recording will start

When you click on <u>Record</u> button, desktop recording will start

[[File:RecordMyDesktop_6_Red_Button.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Image - Recording video using RecordMyDesktop]]

[[File:RecordMyDesktop_6_Red_Button.png|none|thumb|450x450px| Recording video using RecordMyDesktop]]

The recording can be paused and resumed at any time, by right clicking on the RecordMyDesktop icon in the top panel and selecting <u>Pause</u> (and later <u>Resume</u> when you want to continue recording). Clicking on ‘Stop’ will stop the recording and initiate the export of the video output.

The recording can be paused and resumed at any time, by right clicking on the RecordMyDesktop icon in the top panel and selecting <u>Pause</u> (and later <u>Resume</u> when you want to continue recording). Clicking on ‘Stop’ will stop the recording and initiate the export of the video output.

We need to wait till the export is completed, to get the output file. If we close the process before, we will lose the output file. The output file will be saved in your "Home" folder by default, with .OGV format. The file will usually have a name like ‘out.ogv’, however you can use the ‘save as’ button on the RecordMyDesktop screen to give a file name.

We need to wait till the export is completed, to get the output file. If we close the process before, we will lose the output file. The output file will be saved in your "Home" folder by default, with .OGV format. The file will usually have a name like ‘out.ogv’, however you can use the ‘save as’ button on the RecordMyDesktop screen to give a file name.

[[File:RecordMyDesktop_7_Encoder.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Image - Show exporting output file on RecordMyDesktop]]

[[File:RecordMyDesktop_7_Encoder.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px| Show exporting output file on RecordMyDesktop]]

As a teacher, one of the ways you can make resources is to use RecordMyDesktop to create a video file by combining your voice narration with a set of slides or pictures or a video (or a combination of these) on your screen. You can simply play a slide show of your slide presentations or images in your folder, or a video, recording these through RecordMyDesktop and providing the audio with your explanation / lecture. This can be used to create lessons for reinforcing learning or for students who have missed a class, to catch up.

As a teacher, one of the ways you can make resources is to use RecordMyDesktop to create a video file by combining your voice narration with a set of slides or pictures or a video (or a combination of these) on your screen. You can simply play a slide show of your slide presentations or images in your folder, or a video, recording these through RecordMyDesktop and providing the audio with your explanation / lecture. This can be used to create lessons for reinforcing learning or for students who have missed a class, to catch up.

Open OpenShot on your computer, through <u>Applications → Sound and Video → OpenShot</u>

Open OpenShot on your computer, through <u>Applications → Sound and Video → OpenShot</u>

[[File:COL_-_Openshot_video_editor_main_menu.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Image - Video editing using OpenShot]]

[[File:COL_-_Openshot_video_editor_main_menu.png|none|thumb|450x450px|  Video editing using OpenShot]]

<br>We will need to ‘import’ the video we have into OpenShot. You can also import photos and audio files and combine images, audio and video files to create a video output.[[File:COL_open_shot_importing_files.png|none|thumb|500x500px|Image - import video into OpenShot]]

<br>We will need to ‘import’ the video we have into OpenShot. You can also import photos and audio files and combine images, audio and video files to create a video output.[[File:COL_open_shot_importing_files.png|none|thumb|500x500px| import video into OpenShot]]

Import your video into OpenShot through <u>File → Open</u>  and select your video file.<br>

Import your video into OpenShot through <u>File → Open</u>  and select your video file.<br>

==== Adding a slide ====

==== Adding a slide ====

Here, we can add multiple image slides into video clips in different time frames.  <br>

Here, we can add multiple image slides into video clips in different time frames.  <br>

[[File:3._Inserting_slides_into_video_.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Image - Adding image slide into video track]]In our video, we have added a title slide introducing each teacher before they begin speaking. You can add slides as required to introduce your own narrative in the video

[[File:3._Inserting_slides_into_video_.png|none|thumb|450x450px| Adding image slide into video track]]In our video, we have added a title slide introducing each teacher before they begin speaking. You can add slides as required to introduce your own narrative in the video

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===== Sub-titling existing videos =====

===== Sub-titling existing videos =====

Sub-titles or provide your native language text as sub-titles to this video clip. First we have to create our new subtitle file by selecting  <u>Title ->  create new title</u>.

Sub-titles or provide your native language text as sub-titles to this video clip. First we have to create our new subtitle file by selecting  <u>Title ->  create new title</u>.

[[File:COL_-_Adding_subtittle_to_the_track_.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Image - Opening title creation window]]

[[File:COL_-_Adding_subtittle_to_the_track_.png|none|thumb|450x450px| Opening title creation window]]

<br>Here, in the left side select style of your sub-title (we have selected <u>Footer3</u> - this will give my sub-title in the footer area) and click on '''create new Title'''.  

<br>Here, in the left side select style of your sub-title (we have selected <u>Footer3</u> - this will give my sub-title in the footer area) and click on '''create new Title'''.  

[[File:COL_adding_Sub-title_-_openshot.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Adding a sub-title in a video]]

[[File:COL_adding_Sub-title_-_openshot.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Adding a sub-title in a video]]

==== Adding a transition ====

==== Adding a transition ====

You may want to add a 'transition' in your video, to introduce a new section. For instance you are moving between showing an interview of a person, and visuals of a program and want to have a separation between the two, introducing a transition every time you switch will make the video easier to follow. You can do this selecting <u>Transition</u>, you will see icons of different transitions. Select one transition and drag-drop it on the video, at the spot you want to introduce the transition.<br>

You may want to add a 'transition' in your video, to introduce a new section. For instance you are moving between showing an interview of a person, and visuals of a program and want to have a separation between the two, introducing a transition every time you switch will make the video easier to follow. You can do this selecting <u>Transition</u>, you will see icons of different transitions. Select one transition and drag-drop it on the video, at the spot you want to introduce the transition.<br>

[[File:4._adding_transaction.png|none|thumb|450x450px|Image - Adding transaction (different effects) into the track.]]

[[File:4._adding_transaction.png|none|thumb|450x450px| Adding transaction (different effects) into the track.]]

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