University of Nottingham Video Competition

“The Student Learning Experience at the University of Nottingham”

The competition can be entered by submitting a video (no more than 4 minutes) about your learning experience as a student at the University of Nottingham.

Win cash prizes and camera equipment!!

Hints and Tips

General Tips

  • Be creative and innovative! We don't want to see formulaic videos. Think outside the box. (You can see some videos the VLL interns have produced at www.visuallearninglab.ac.uk )
  • A video doesn't just have to be moving images, it can use montages of still pictures, texts and graphics too.
  • Get people to comment on your draft ideas and don't be put off by constructive criticism.
  • Always save a video to desktop before saving to your memory stick, they can be unstable.
  • Bear in mind all aspects of your video, including originality, technical skill, creativity and relevance to learning etc.
  • Come along to one of the VLL interns' workshops, where you can get help with any technical glitches or other questions you may have.


Video Editing Software

  • Movie Maker can be used at no cost on all of the University computers. No need to pay out for downloading expensive software!
  • If you were looking for something a bit more complex than Movie Maker, Avid can be used in special rooms around the University, such as A39 in the Education Building on Jubilee Campus.
  • If you want to use any form of screen capture there are plenty of free downloads online like SnapIt!


Copyright (inclusing Screen Capture)

  • You cannot use any music that is copyrighted but you can download loads of free, un-copyrighted music on the internet - just Google it. Or of course you could compose your own!
  • When using screen capture you should still remember copyright!
  • If you are videoing individuals in their private activities you should ensure that they complete a rights wiaver form.


Help available online