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*How to create screenshots (image files) and screencasts (video recordings) of a computer screen | *How to create screenshots (image files) and screencasts (video recordings) of a computer screen | ||
*How to add/embed image and video files into a slide-based presentation | *How to add/embed image and video files into a slide-based presentation | ||
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Includes an overview of the different methods available depending on what application and/or operating system one is using. | Includes an overview of the different methods available depending on what application and/or operating system one is using. | ||
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===How to Take Screenshots=== | ===How to Take Screenshots=== | ||
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====Mac OS X: Screenshot==== | ====Mac OS X: Screenshot==== | ||
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*Use the [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-snipping-tool-capture-screen-shots#1TC=windows-8 Snipping Tool] (Windows 8) | *Use the [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-snipping-tool-capture-screen-shots#1TC=windows-8 Snipping Tool] (Windows 8) | ||
+ | ====Stellarium: Screenshot (Mac or Windows)==== | ||
+ | *To save what is on the screen, press command+s. | ||
+ | *Screenshots are taken in .png format, and have filenames like: stellarium-000.png, stellariuim-001.png (which can be edited) | ||
+ | *Stellarium saves screenshots in different directories depending on your system type. For example, on a Mac, screenshots may save to your default Pictures folder. | ||
− | ===How to Record a Screencast (Video)=== | + | |
+ | ===How to Record a Screencast (Make a Video Recording of the Computer Screen)=== | ||
====Using QuickTime (Mac or Windows)==== | ====Using QuickTime (Mac or Windows)==== | ||
Quicktime is a built-in application in Mac OS X and is available as a [http://support.apple.com/kb/DL837 free download] for Windows users. | Quicktime is a built-in application in Mac OS X and is available as a [http://support.apple.com/kb/DL837 free download] for Windows users. | ||
− | + | #Go to '''File,''' select '''New Screen Recording''' | |
− | + | #If you would like to include an audio component, select a microphone from the record window by clicking on the small arrow at right for a list of options | |
− | + | #Click the red button to start recording video. | |
− | + | #You can stop the recording using either of these methods (and depending on what version you are using): | |
− | + | #*click the stop button in the Mac menu bar, upper right | |
− | + | #*press command+control+escape at same time | |
+ | #*click the stop button in the record window | ||
NOTE: On Mac, the video file will save to the default Movies folder. | NOTE: On Mac, the video file will save to the default Movies folder. | ||
+ | ===How to Insert/Embed a Media File into Your Presentation=== | ||
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+ | ====GOOGLE SLIDES==== | ||
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+ | =====Add Screenshot/Image File===== | ||
+ | *Drag-and-drop to place an image in a slide | ||
+ | *From the Slides menu, click on '''Insert''' > select '''Image...''' and choose '''Upload''' to browse files on your computer or '''Your albums''' if you use Google Photos | ||
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+ | =====Add/Embed Video:===== | ||
+ | From the Slides menu, click on '''Insert''' > select '''Video...''' | ||
+ | *Use '''Video search''' to locate a video on YouTube and embed it into the slide (be mindful of copyright/use permissions) | ||
+ | *Upload your own video to YouTube, then at Google Slides, use the '''URL''' tab to enter the URL for your video | ||
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+ | ====POWERPOINT==== | ||
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+ | =====Insert Screenshot/Image File: use either of the following methods===== | ||
+ | *Drag-and-drop to place an image/screenshot file in a slide | ||
+ | *Click on '''Insert''' in the Slides menu and select Image: choose an image/screenshot to upload or drag an image into the upload window | ||
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+ | =====Insert Screencast/Video File: use either of the following methods===== | ||
+ | *Drag-and-drop to place video file in a slide. '''TIP''': If needed, adjust size from a corner to keep video in proportion. | ||
+ | *From the '''Home''' menu, click on '''Media''' and select either '''Movie Browser''' or '''Movie from File''' to browse for a file on your computer. | ||
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+ | ===Additional Resources=== | ||
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+ | [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Celestia/Snapshots_and_Movies Celestia/Snapshots and Movies] | ||
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+ | [http://www.stellarium.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Stellarium Wiki] | ||
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+ | [http://www.nasa.gov/ NASA] | ||
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+ | [http://guides.macrumors.com/Taking_Screenshots_in_Mac_OS_X Taking screenshots in Mac OS X] | ||
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+ | [http://www.tekrevue.com/tip/how-to-customize-screenshot-options-in-mac-os-x/ The Complete Guide to Mac OS X Screenshots] | ||
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+ | [http://thenextweb.com/apple/2011/01/15/how-to-record-quick-easy-screencast-videos-with-mac-osx/ How to record quick, easy screencast videos with Mac OS X] | ||
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+ | [http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/mac-powerpoint-help/add-a-movie-to-a-slide-HA102928424.aspx Embed media into PowerPoint (Mac): Add a movie to a slide] | ||
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+ | [http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/insert-or-link-to-a-video-that-is-stored-on-my-pc-HA102749281.aspx?CTT=5&origin=HA102818682 Insert or link to a video that is stored on my PC] | ||
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+ | ====Need Help?==== | ||
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+ | *Call the [http://www.evergreen.edu/technology/academic-computing-center Computer Center] and talk with a live person at '''[TEL:360-867-6227 (360) 867-6227]'''. | ||
+ | *[https://help.evergreen.edu/ Submit a Support Ticket]. | ||
[[Category:2013-2014]] | [[Category:2013-2014]] |
Latest revision as of 11:03, 27 July 2017
Learning Objectives
- How to create screenshots (image files) and screencasts (video recordings) of a computer screen
- How to add/embed image and video files into a slide-based presentation
Includes an overview of the different methods available depending on what application and/or operating system one is using.
How to Take Screenshots
Mac OS X: Screenshot
- To take a picture of the entire screen: Press command+shift+3
- To select an area/portion of the screen: Press command+shift+4, produces a crosshair, then draw a box around the area you would like a screenshot of.
- To select a single window: Use command+shift+4 then press the spacebar - after the crosshair turns into a camera icon, click on the window you would like a screenshot of.
NOTE: Mac’s default location for saving screenshot files is the Desktop.
Windows: Screenshot
- Use the Snipping Tool (Windows 8)
Stellarium: Screenshot (Mac or Windows)
- To save what is on the screen, press command+s.
- Screenshots are taken in .png format, and have filenames like: stellarium-000.png, stellariuim-001.png (which can be edited)
- Stellarium saves screenshots in different directories depending on your system type. For example, on a Mac, screenshots may save to your default Pictures folder.
How to Record a Screencast (Make a Video Recording of the Computer Screen)
Using QuickTime (Mac or Windows)
Quicktime is a built-in application in Mac OS X and is available as a free download for Windows users.
- Go to File, select New Screen Recording
- If you would like to include an audio component, select a microphone from the record window by clicking on the small arrow at right for a list of options
- Click the red button to start recording video.
- You can stop the recording using either of these methods (and depending on what version you are using):
- click the stop button in the Mac menu bar, upper right
- press command+control+escape at same time
- click the stop button in the record window
NOTE: On Mac, the video file will save to the default Movies folder.
How to Insert/Embed a Media File into Your Presentation
GOOGLE SLIDES
Add Screenshot/Image File
- Drag-and-drop to place an image in a slide
- From the Slides menu, click on Insert > select Image... and choose Upload to browse files on your computer or Your albums if you use Google Photos
Add/Embed Video:
From the Slides menu, click on Insert > select Video...
- Use Video search to locate a video on YouTube and embed it into the slide (be mindful of copyright/use permissions)
- Upload your own video to YouTube, then at Google Slides, use the URL tab to enter the URL for your video
POWERPOINT
Insert Screenshot/Image File: use either of the following methods
- Drag-and-drop to place an image/screenshot file in a slide
- Click on Insert in the Slides menu and select Image: choose an image/screenshot to upload or drag an image into the upload window
Insert Screencast/Video File: use either of the following methods
- Drag-and-drop to place video file in a slide. TIP: If needed, adjust size from a corner to keep video in proportion.
- From the Home menu, click on Media and select either Movie Browser or Movie from File to browse for a file on your computer.
Additional Resources
Taking screenshots in Mac OS X
The Complete Guide to Mac OS X Screenshots
How to record quick, easy screencast videos with Mac OS X
Embed media into PowerPoint (Mac): Add a movie to a slide
Insert or link to a video that is stored on my PC
Need Help?
- Call the Computer Center and talk with a live person at (360) 867-6227.
- Submit a Support Ticket.