Video Recording - Apple Guide | University of Lethbridge

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Photo Booth

Mac Laptop

Apple’s Photo Booth is a built-in

application on Macintosh computers

that allows users to take photos and

record videos using the built-in camera.

It features a simple interface, making it

easy to capture quick images or video clips.

This guide will walk you through how

to use Photo Booth to record sessions,

export your recordings, and submit the final results.

Computer Login:

To access the computer, you will be prompted to enter a password (there is no personal login). When prompted, enter `apple`

This same password is also used for installing software, updating applications, and the operating system.

Recording in Photo Booth:

The application to use for recording is Photo Booth. It is a simple one-click record/stop application that creates raw recordings without the ability to edit afterwards. Videos can be edited using separate applications.

Photo Booth Application:
Image	Double-click Macintosh HD (from the desktop) Select Applications > double-click Photo Booth
Starting a Recording:
Image	Select the record tab When you are ready to record, press the record button
Stopping a Recording:
Image	To stop the recording, click the stop button Your recording will be placed within Photo Booth's library

Video Playback:

We recommend playing back your videos to ensure audio and visuals were set properly. Always record a very quick test recording and play it back to check that everything is set properly.

Library
Image	Every recording is be placed within Photo Booth's library Recordings remain in the library, even after the application is closed There is no 'Save" action. Recommendation: Export videos before closing Photo Booth (Next step)
!! IMPORTANT !!
Image	Be careful NOT to click the x next to the video Clicking the x will delete the video Once deleted, there is no way to get it back
Playback
Image	To playback the recording, simply click the recorded video

Exporting Video in Photo Booth:

We are now going to export the video from Photo Booth so it can be saved to a USB drive, uploaded to OneDrive, or shared elsewhere.

Export:
Image	Select the video you want to export ((DO NOT click the X)) Click File > Export
Save:
Image	Select Desktop (on the left) Give the recording a name Click Save when you are done

Uploading to OneDrive :

Your exported recording can be uploaded to OneDrive and shared by creating a shareable link.

Login
Image	Open your webmail and log in with your UofL credentials Click the OneDrive icon (left) Click My Files
Upload
Image	Click + Create or upload Select Files Upload
Image	Click Desktop Select your recording, then click Open Your video will begin uploading to OneDrive

Editing Your Video:

Once your video has been uploaded to OneDrive (and before you share it), you can edit the clip right within OneDrive.

Playback
Image	Locate and open your video in your OneDrive To playback your video, click the play button located in the bottom left of the clip You can manually playback the video by sliding the playback cursor
Trimming
Image	To start trimming your clip, click "Trim"
Image	Move the trimming sliders to select the portion you want to keep Everything inside the sliders will remain. while anything outside (dotted) will be trimmed away. To play back your selected section, position the playback slider (white circle) at the start of your trim and click Play
Image	To secure your trim, click the check mark If prompted, click "Confirm"
Cutting
Image	If you have a section in the middle of your recording you'd like to remove, follow these steps. If not, skip this section To cut a section out of a clip, move the playback cursor to where you want to start the cut, then click "New Cut" (on the right)
Image	Move the sliders where you want to cut the clip The dotted section is what you are removing
Image	To secure your cut, click the check mark If prompted, click "Confirm"
Finishing
Image	When you are done with your edits, click the x next to Trim

Sharing to Moodle:

You may find that your video is too large to upload to Moodle. The following outlines how to create a shareable link to your video in OneDrive and insert it into Moodle.

Share
Image	Locate your video in your OneDrive (previous step) Click the Share button
Link to Moodle
Image	Type the name of the person you are sharing the file to Click "Copy Link" Sign in to Moodle and paste the copied link in the location where you want the video to appear.