See All Resources for Academic Video Production

As a rule, do not share downloaded materials with others via peer-to-peer software like BitTorrent or other torrent applications.

Instructors often spend a majority of classroom time on lectures, leaving little time for other learning opportunities such as group discussion. Capturing content is one method to address this challenge.

Preparation is key to producing effective instructional videos. Get tips for preparing what you will present, as well as for being on camera. 

Challenge Whether you’re recording audio-only or recording a video, good quality audio is paramount.

Downloading or sharing software, entertainment, or images may violate United States copyright law. Many torrent applications default to continue sharing your downloads with other users.

Sound can make or break a multimedia production, whether it’s an audio slideshow, a documentary video or an interactive narrative. 

Helpful points on making a better live recording.

Good audio is critical to your elearning success.  You might be a great instructional designer and create the most engaging courses possible.  But it all falls apart if the audio quality in your course

This presentation will introduce a rubric-based method of auditing online courses for their maturity on three dimensions of development. 

The University of Minnesota Library's webpage on copyright issues, including the fair use evaluation tool.

Libraries staff experts consult throughout the University and provide training on topics related to copyright and intellectual property in research, teaching, publishing, and other creative contexts.

The central message of this book is that there are ways of creating learning experiences that can sufficiently impact the outcomes for students and instructors.

University of Minnesota students must be aware of the digital copyright compliance information linked below.

LATIS consultatively supports researchers in the design, data collection, and analysis of surveys and experiments in the social and behavioral sciences, humanities, and arts.

The Office of eLearning provides faculty and staff support for Quality Matters,

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Designated Agent Notification Procedures Notification of alleged copyright infringement should be directed to:

Tips and tricks to help you record quality videos with your smartphone.

Student media assignments engage students in course content and provide opportunities for reflection and deeper learning. See examples from the College of Education + Human Development.

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) created this checklist to help instructors create effective online courses.

Provides information on US Copyright Laws.

Summary of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) of 1998.

Use this self-help guide to learn about and find resources to help with the video production process.