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It can be difficult to know which recording method is best, so we have created a comparison chart below, which summarises the advantages and constraints of each method.
| Location | Assistance provided | Key advantages | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | North West Wing B.87 | Yes | Versatile and professional-quality recordings | From £70 an hour |
| On location | n/a | Yes | Professional-quality recordings filmed anywhere | From £70 an hour + travel expenses |
| MediaPod | Educational Media office - Cruciform G.08; South Wing 1.13 | Initial induction only | Easy to use, self-service, high quality recordings | Free |
| Equipment loan | Educational Media office - Cruciform G.08 | Initial induction only | Self-service, high quality recordings | Free |
| Home recording | n/a | No | Convenience | Free |
Good results can be achieved with all the above methods. However, we would broadly suggest using each recording type for the following types of video:
| Types of video | |
|---|---|
| Studio | Interviews, podcasts |
| On-location | Demonstrations, interviews |
| MediaPod | Micro-lectures, interviews (max. 2 people), screencast |
| Equipment loan | Demonstrations, interviews |
| Home recording | Micro-lectures, screencast |