Difference between revisions of "Astronomy and Cosmology - Create Screenshots and Screencasts and add to Slide-Based Presentation"
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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) | ||
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+ | ====Stellarium: Screenshot (Mac or Windows)==== | ||
+ | *To save what is on the screen, press control+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 in 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)==== | ||
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#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 | #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. | #Click the red button to start recording video. | ||
− | #You can stop the recording using either of these methods: | + | #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 | #*click the stop button in the Mac menu bar, upper right | ||
#*press command+control+escape at same time | #*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. | ||
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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] | [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 Additional Help?==== | ||
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+ | *Call the [http://blogs.evergreen.edu/academiccomputing/ Computer Center] and talk with a live person at '''360-867-6227'''. | ||
+ | *[http://rails.evergreen.edu/contact/?site=ac-computing-help&recipient=acadcomphelp&tt=true Submit a Support Ticket]. | ||
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[[Category:2013-2014]] | [[Category:2013-2014]] |
Revision as of 15:31, 7 August 2014
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 control+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 in 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: use either of the following methods
- Drag-and-drop to place an image in a slide
- Click on Insert in the Slides menu and select Image: choose an image to upload or drag an image into the upload window
Add Video:
- Search for videos available on YouTube
- Click on Insert in the Slides menu and select Video: use the search window to locate a video on YouTube and embed it into the slide
- Upload your own video to YouTube and then use the Video search window in Google Slides to locate it and embed it into your presentation
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 Additional Help?
- Call the Computer Center and talk with a live person at 360-867-6227.
- Submit a Support Ticket.