Planning

Scripts

Regardless of whether you are pre-recording your whole event or just some of the content for live streaming, planning beforehand will be the key to success. View an example script for a virtual graduation ceremony to assist you with planning.

Recording guest speakers

If there are restrictions around visiting schools, you will need to pre-record any guest speakers. View the advice on pre-recording guest speakers before you get started.

Pre-recording content

Filming equipment and techniques

You can use a variety of tools (such as cameras, tablets and laptops) to easily record videos. The Student Filmmaker resource guides students and teachers through shooting, editing and publishing videos using school devices (including Windows laptops, Chromebooks and Apple devices). Learn more about filming techniques by viewing the Student Filmmaker: camera techniques module.

Using Zoom

Zoom can be a useful tool for pre-recording external guest speakers, especially when they do not have skills or equipment to record themselves for you. Learn how to pre-record using Zoom.

Recording musical performances

If there are restrictions around singing and woodwind instruments, you will need to pre-record any content you want to use. View the advice and support for recording bands and choirs before getting started. Keep in mind that any music you use will have copyright implications.

Using other platforms and softwares

Explore some of the other platforms available to you in the digital learning selector. Make sure you refine your search for 'presentation' to quickly locate relevant tools.

Editing and distributing content

Using Schools Video

Schools Video is a free video production and distribution service offered to all NSW public schools. It makes use of Shootsta Hub for editing and Brightcove Video Cloud for sharing. You can distribute videos to places such as your school website or social channels. Find instructions and support on the Schools Video user guide page.

Using WeVideo

WeVideo is an online video editor that works in most internet browsers. There is a free version available with limited functionality, however, schools can also apply for 12 months of full access under the NSW Department of Education. WeVideo can be used by both teachers and students.

Using other platforms and softwares

Explore some of the other platforms and editing softwares available to you in the digital learning selector. Make sure you refine your search for 'multimedia' to quickly locate relevant tools.

You can also learn more about video editing by accessing the Student Filmmaker module on editing. This includes instructional videos for Apple Clips, iMovie, Windows Photos, WeVideo and Adobe Premiere.

Examples