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Welcome to Resources for Video Creation
This guide showcases the steps and resources needed to create a successful video. You may not know it, but the library is a great location for your video and multimedia needs. The library has full video and audio studios, advanced Podcasting suites, multimedia workrooms, recording booths, powerful computer and equipment, and most important -- staff who are available to support YOU.
What's in this guide?
- Tips for planning your video. How to prepare and examples of storyboards and scripts.
- Techniques and best practices to film interviews or screencasts.
- Overview of video editing software. Whether you're a beginner or expert, there are tools available to you at the university.
- Ways to make sure your video is accessible for all users.
- Additional resources at the library. The library in jam-packed with so many helpful resources that you may be surprised what you discover!
OTHER HELPFUL GUIDES
Additional Guidance
The Library has created a number of excellent research guides that provide useful information regarding using video resources in your coursework, class, or research.
- The Askwith Media CollectionThe Askwith Media Library provides access to physical and streaming visual media. This guide showcases some selected DVDs, Blu-ray, and audiobooks available in the Askwith Media Library.
- Copyright and Using VideoLearn how to follow copyright when using video. This guide provides a basic introduction to the copyright considerations for using, creating, and showing videos in an academic setting.
- Film & Video Studies / Screen Arts and CultureSelected resources useful for conducting research on moving image media of all kinds, including cinema (popular movies, documentaries, animation, etc.), television, and digital media (video games, etc...).
- Finding Reusable Media with the Creative CommonsLooking for images, video, music, and other content you can share, reuse, or remix? Creative Commons provides an easy way to find and attribute materials without running afoul of copyright law.
- Library Digital Films Service - Streaming video for InstructorsThe University Library provides a service to deliver streaming video of films on Canvas class websites. This guide also provides information about the large collection of streaming video databases to which the Library subscribes that are available to the UM community.