Studio Overview
The AV Studio provides creative tools for faculty to create engaging, high-quality video lessons.
With no experience required, a simple one-button setup, and a private workspace, it’s easy to focus on your content.
You can record, draw, and annotate in a variety of ways:
- LED Lightboard
- Computer
- Wacom Display Pen Tablet
- Document Camera
Ready to get started? Reserve the studio or schedule a demonstration.
Lightboard Studio Reservation Form
Hours and Location
The studio is available while our IT Support Center is open, Monday - Friday. Note: The IT Support Center is closed when the Zahnow Library is closed.
Building: Science East, SE142.
Fall Semester
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 10 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday/Sunday: 2 pm - 5 pm
What is a Lightboard?
The Lightboard is a glass LED board that allows faculty to teach and write while facing students, the markers illuminate the content when you write step-by-step demonstrations on the board. Facing the camera creates the instructor presence and encourages student understanding, engagement, and retention.
Lightboard ideas:
- Technical diagrams
- Sketches
- Complex topics
- Equations
- Programming Languages
Best Practices to Prepare for a Lightboard Recording
- Don't wear:
- Black clothing
- A shirt with a logo or words.
- Bright clothing or busy patterns
- Do wear:
Create Video Lessons on a Tablet or Document Camera
EchoVideo Classroom Capture is available on the studio computer and allows you to record two screens simultaneously. Recordings are available in your personal library after processing.
Tablet Capture Video Recordings
Use the computer workspace to record screen content with the Wacom One tablet.
It allows you to capture and annotate content displayed on the computer.
Tablet capture ideas
- Provide step-by-step instructions.
- Highlight or annotate presentations while teaching.
Draw and Annotate Content with Microsoft 365 apps
- Draw and teach lessons using the drawing tools in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
- For Math Faculty
- Use Ink to Math or Math Assistant in OneNote for drawing, see Microsoft Support articles below:
Microsoft Whiteboard
A collaborative digital canvas for creating and teaching lessons on the web or during a Teams meeting.
Document Camera Video Recordings
On the computer, you can record document camera content and the computer screen. EchoVideo allows you to capture both screens simultaneously. When combined they allow for visual demonstrations side-by-side that can be replayed by students to help them understand concepts.
The document camera allows you to zoom in, rotate, and capture physical content or step-by-step demonstrations in a variety of ways:
Document camera capture ideas
- Show and zoom in on step-by-step processes.
- Use alongside on-screen content to support explanations.
- Demonstrate and explain printed materials.
- Capture physical objects or 3D model displays.
Finished Recordings
After your recording is complete, access to your video(s) depends on how it was created:
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Lightboard recordings: Are uploaded to the EchoVideo server.
Once processed, ITD will move the recordings to your library. This is typically completed within a few hours. Recordings from late-day sessions will be available the next business day.
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Document camera and Wacom tablet recordings: Are available immediately in your EchoVideo library.
Once your video is available, you can use EchoVideo’s Media Editor
for quick edits, or choose another supported editing app, such as Clipchamp, to add visual or audio enhancements. Training and support are available to help you get started.
Reserve the Studio
Instructional Technology staff are available to assist with training, walk through concepts, and provide guidance. Submit a ticket for software assistance and training. To reserve the studio, please click the form link below:
Reserve the Studio
Studio FAQs
Who can use the studio?
It's available for SVSU faculty. Training is required (first-time use). After the hands-on demonstration, you can reserve the room based on availability from the bookings page or schedule it from the QR code in the studio.
Do I still need to be trained if I have been using EchoVideo?
Yes. The studio has a specific setup and equipment that requires training before your first use. You can also learn how to use the other recording tools available in the studio.
How can I make edits to my video?
You can edit your video with EchoVideo’s browser-based Media Editor. No software is required. You can trim, split, combine, and make other basic edits to your recording. Firefox and Google Chrome (latest versions) are the recommended browsers to use for best experience.
How are videos shared with students or viewers?
Videos are produced with EchoVideo and available in your personal Library, they can be shared in Canvas allowing your students to access and view your videos. Alternatively, if you need to share recordings outside of a Canvas course, you can upload them to Microsoft Stream (stores on your OneDrive).
What do students see on the Lightboard recording?
During playback of a video, the student will see their instructor teaching and drawing on the glass board while facing the camera.
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