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Does the Idea Lab have spaces/equipment for filming videos?
Does the Idea Lab have spaces/equipment for filming videos?
Yes, the Idea Lab has studios designed for filming videos at North and Lakeshore campuses. In addition, the Lakeshore and Downtown Idea Labs have equipment available to borrow, including digital cameras, wireless microphones, tripods and tripod accessories. The Idea Lab is free and open to all Humber and University of Guelph-Humber students, regardless of faculty or program area.
Filming against a green screen backdrop at the Lakeshore Idea Lab.
Do students have to use the Idea Lab studios for filming?
Do students have to use the Idea Lab studios for filming?
No, studio space is limited, so it’s not possible to guarantee access to every student/group working on a video assignment. We recommend that you don’t limit students to using Idea Lab studios as there are other options available:
Loanable equipment from the Idea Labs at Lakeshore and Downtown
Public libraries in the GTA offering similar spaces and equipment as the Idea Lab
Does the Idea Lab provide video workshops?
Does the Idea Lab provide video workshops?
Yes, the Idea Lab can visit your class for a 90-minute workshop on creating videos. The session covers planning, scripting, and filming, as well as a brief demonstration of Clipchamp, a video editing tool available to all Humber and University of Guelph-Humber students. Students will be also shown how to book a studio and reserve video equipment to borrow. You can also arrange a tour of the Idea Lab’s studios at North, Lakeshore, or Downtown campuses.
How to I request a workshop?
How to I request a workshop?
Fill out this form with the relevant details, and one of our Digital Fluency Librarians will respond.
When should I schedule the workshop?
When should I schedule the workshop?
We recommend a:
90-minute in-class session approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the submission date.
10-15 minute recap of the privacy and sharing options approximately one week prior to the submission date.
How long should a video submission be?
How long should a video submission be?
We recommend limiting the required length of the video to ten minutes or less. Longer videos present hurdles when it comes to file size when filming, editing and submitting. Shorter videos also encourage focus and clarity, better planning and editing, and better audience engagement.
Will the students’ videos be available to the public?
Will the students’ videos be available to the public?
No. We recommend that students submit the video project via Blackboard or host it on an institutional tool like Microsoft Streams. This limits access to specific people or groups within Humber.
What’s included in your online resources?
What’s included in your online resources?
The Idea Lab maintain an online resource on creating videos that features:
Planning and scripting
Filming tips
Creating animated videos
Video tutorials and step-by-step guides on editing video with free tools (e.g. Clipchamp & iMovie)
Uploading and sharing options
Links to free images, stock footage and music
What supports do you offer students?
What supports do you offer students?
The Idea Lab offers student support via:
Email at idealab@humber.ca (monitored M-F, 8-5pm by multiple Idea Lab team members)
One-on-one or group assignment support appointments (online by default, but in-person is available on request).
PLEASE NOTE: The Idea Lab does not accommodate drop-in assignment support at our campus locations. Assignment support appointments must be booked via the appointment calendar.
Should I make it a group assignment?
Should I make it a group assignment?
Yes, we actively encourage the group assignment format for videos as it maximizes access to our studio spaces and equipment.
The equipment in our studios is best suited to groups of 4-5. It may be difficult to accommodate larger groups in the studio.
Do you have Blackboard content I can use?
Do you have Blackboard content I can use?
Yes, the Idea Lab can provide you with relevant links and contact details for you to add to Blackboard. Please fill out the relevant details on this form and a Digital Fluency Librarian will contact you.
Do you have a rubric for video assignments?
Do you have a rubric for video assignments?
Yes, we have examples of generic video rubrics, which you are free to use or modify.
Anything else I should know?
Anything else I should know?
Creating your own video in Clipchamp that outlines the assignment will help you familiarize yourself with the tool, provide students with an exemplar, and demonstrate that you are not asking the students to do something that you cannot do yourself.
If you would like to have someone from the Idea Lab provide a workshop for you and any colleagues teaching other sections of the course, we are happy to help. We can run through the software and approaches to leading a student workshop on creating videos.
If you have questions, you can reach out to us at idealab@humber.ca and the Digital Fluency Librarian at your campus will get back to you.
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