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Tech column: video assessments and capturing the performance

Increasingly, students are required to present videos of themselves for assessment purposes. In this guide to cameras and audio-visual basics, Dale Wills steers you through the process and shows that you do not need to be Steven Spielberg to succeed.
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Another assessment season is in the books, along with the usual flurry of spreadsheets, forms, and the occasional heated debate. One trend that keeps sneaking up on us is the increasing need to capture performances on video. Whether it's for later review, external assessment, or quality control, those folders full of video footage aren't going anywhere.

This, of course, presents a bit of a dilemma – most of us aren't trained videographers. Even those who can expertly capture sound might feel lost when faced with the dizzying array of cameras, lights and accessories out there.

But don't worry, we've got you covered. Let's break it down.

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