CRQSG3
Quick Start Guide – Recording using Relay
This quick start guide will show you how to create a short, narrated
desktop screencast video
First time using Relay or Helix
If you have never used either before, go to
http://hml.lincoln.ac.uk and sign in using your
University credentials. This ensures your Helix
and Relay accounts are synchronised.
You will need:
• Relay installed on a desktop or
laptop computer
• Headset and/or microphone
• Webcam (optional)
Setting up
The settings buttons at the top of the Relay
window allow you to change settings
Getting started
1.
2.
Make sure your microphone (and webcam)
are plugged in and set up correctly
Open all necessary web pages or documents
you will need for the screencast
Audio
1. Click on the Audio button
Open Relay
1.
2.
3.
Click the Start button
In the Search box, type Relay
Click on the Relay icon
4.
or
A sign in box will appear
2.
3.
Select the microphone you wish to use.
Headset microphones work best
Try talking into the microphone to check it
works – you will see the scale change
Display
1. If you have more than one monitor, click on
the Display button to choose the screen to
be recorded
5.
Sign in using your university credentials and
click Log In
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Camera
1. If you have a webcam, click Camera to setup.
2.
3.
Uploading the video to Helix
1.
A new window allows you to review your
recording
2.
You can use the Trimming tool to set start
and end points
a. Click Trimming to show trimming
options
You can choose to include a small video in
the bottom right hand corner of your
screencast by selecting the webcam option.
Remember to frame your video to see your
face clearly
Recording your presentation
1.
2.
3.
Click the Test button to check your
microphone and webcam are working
properly
When you are happy, click Rec to begin
recording
You will see a recording window with timer
and controls.
1
2
b.
4.
5.
You will receive a short countdown and then
you can begin delivering your presentation.
(NB: Relay will record everything on your
designated display)
When you have finished, click the stop
button
3.
4.
Pause the video at the point you want it
to start, and click the left bookend (1)
c. Pause the video at the point you want it
to end, and click the right bookend (2)
d. Clicking the cross will cancel the trim
Add a meaningful title and description, set
profile as Media Library and click Submit
The video will be uploaded and encoded on
Helix Media Library, and you should be able
to view it shortly after by visiting
http://hml.lincoln.ac.uk or using the
Blackboard mashup
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