How can I create videos to upload to Learn?

Creating high-quality video content helps ensure a better learning experience for trainees. By following a few production and export best practices, you can improve video quality, reduce upload issues, and provide smoother playback across devices.

Plan Your Video

Before recording, define the objective of the video and focus on a single topic whenever possible.

When planning your content:

• Keep videos concise and focused.
• Organize information in a logical sequence.
• Use clear visuals and readable on-screen text.
• Eliminate unnecessary background noise before recording.

Shorter videos are generally easier for learners to complete and revisit as needed.

Record High-Quality Audio

Audio quality has a significant impact on the learner experience.

For best results:

• Use an external microphone whenever possible.
• Record in a quiet environment.
• Speak clearly and at a consistent pace.
• Minimize background noise and echoes.

Recommended Export Settings

When exporting your finished video, use the following settings for the best compatibility with Trakstar Learn.

These settings provide the best balance between video quality, file size, and playback performance.

File Size Recommendations

• Individual video files must be smaller than 1 GB.
• There is no limit to the number of video files you can include in a course.

Optimize for Learners

To improve the viewing experience:

• Record at a readable resolution.
• Avoid unnecessary visual effects that increase file size.
• Test the video before uploading.
• Consider breaking long presentations into multiple shorter videos.

If many learners have slow internet connections (approximately under 1 Mbps), consider uploading the video to YouTube and adding the YouTube link to your course instead of uploading the video directly. YouTube automatically creates multiple streaming versions that often provide better playback on slower connections.

Verify Compatibility

Before uploading, confirm that your exported video uses a supported format.

Trakstar Learn supports common video formats, including:

• .mp4
• .mov
• .avi
• .wmv
• .qt
• .flv
• .mpg
• .asf

GoToMeeting recordings and YouTube videos are also supported.

Recommended Video Creation Tools

• Snagit: A simple tool for recording your screen and adding voice narration.
• Camtasia: A more powerful option that lets you zoom into parts of the screen and add music, audio, and other enhancements.
• Adobe Captivate: A more advanced tool for creating complex screen recordings and interactive training content.

Additional resources:

Best practices on uploading video to Learn