There is a NEW Techsmith Relay recorder update!
Click here for instructions on how to update your Techsmith Relay recorder.

Have the power to record screencast presentations from any Mac, or Windows computer. Create video lessons, bring in real-world content from your smartphone, upload images and videos you already have.

Videos you create will be uploaded to a private space and saved securely in the cloud. Share content with everyone in the college, specific groups, or individuals.

How do I get it?

• Step 1: Go to http://relay.algonquincollege.com and enter your Algonquin College username and password.
• Step 2: Click the Client Downloads link on the right side of the page.
• Step 3: Choose the correct download for your operating system.

How do I update my recorder?

1. Launch Techsmith Relay on your computer and log in with your Algonquin College username and password.
2. Click on Update in the top menu
   
3. In the pop up window, click on Update Now
   
4. Click on Install

Using TechSmith Relay

1. Launch the program on your computer and enter your Algonquin College username and password.
2. Give your recording a title and description (if needed).
3. Verify your input sources (screen, camera and microphone) are working correctly by using the buttons at the top (Display, Camera, and Audio).
   
   • Note: You have the option of incorporating a video of yourself on the bottom right corner while presenting by choosing a camera.
   
   
   
4. Click the Record button.
   • Note: You can use the "test" button to see how your video will record.
   • Click Pause if you need to pause the recording at any time during the presentation.
5. Use the Stop button to finish your recording.
6. If needed, use the "Trimming" button to trim the beginning and end of your video:
   
   • Use the scrub bar to position on the points you wish to trim, and use the trim handle buttons:
   
7. Under the "Profile" dropdown, choose an output option for your video:
   
   • Algonquin College High Resolution Standard (Recommended) - This profile creates a high resolution video file.
   • Algonquin College High Resolution Standard with Closed Captioning (Recommended) - This profile creates a high resolution video with Closed Captioning.
     • For more help with captions: http://assets.techsmith.com/Docs/pdf-techsmithRelaySelfHosted/Caption-Editor-Help.pdf
   • Algonquin College Standard - provides 2 encoding settings:
   • 1. Web - Flash MP4 (800x600)
   • 2. Mobile - Generates a file that will play on all iPads and iPods. It will also work on iTunes and other computer players.
     
   • Algonquin College Standard with Closed Captioning - This profile is the College Standard with Closed Captioning.
   • Algonquin College Standard with MP3 - This profile is the College Standard with an added MP3 file included.
   • Upload and Decide Later - Guess what this profile allows you to do. The presentation is uploaded to the encoding server where it will sit in the Needs Attention


8. Click Submit
   • You will receive an email with a link to your video.