Yale Center for Teaching and Learning

Clip Capture Service

Short audio or video clips can help illustrate a key point in a lecture, or support an argument in a presentation or media assignment. In some cases, particularly if the original media is in a less common format, such as VHS, audio tape, or laser-disc, professional assistance might be required.

PLEASE NOTE: THESE SERVICES ARE FOR CLIPS ONLY, NOT ENTIRE FILMS. THERE IS NO SERVICE FOR THE CAPTURING OR COPYING OF ENTIRE FILMS.

Requirements

  • Only faculty may request clip capture services. 
  • This service is available to create clips from DVD or VHS sources for use in course presentations, course related research, and review materials for students.
  • A course number must be provided on the form.
  • This service is for the creation of short video clips – not entire films – for use in courses and research at Yale. This is not a duplication service.  

 

Benefits 

Using time-based media (as opposed to text or images) in a lecture or presentation has many benefits:

  • Support key arguments and showcase complex ideas in a short period of time. 
  • Provide a target for commentary and analysis.
  • Connect learners with events that are culturally relevant. 
  • Maintain student interest in the theories and concepts under discussion. 

How to Get Support 

Please fill out the online clip capture form to begin the process. Time codes for the captures need to be filled out on the form along with a short scene description. Once you have obtained the DVD, VHS or other source material from the Film Study Center and filled out the online form, please bring the source material to the CTL at 301 York St.

After completing the request form, deliver the source material to the CTL at 301 York St. and the CTL staff will begin processing your request.  If you require additional assistance, contact clips@yale.edu.

Timing

Requests should be made at least ten business days prior to the date the clips are needed in order to guarantee on-time completion of the capture. If you are submitting the request fewer than ten business days before the clips are required, please contact clips@yale.edu to make a special request. There is no guarantee that the order can be fulfilled on time but every effort will be made to meet course required deadlines.The CTL will provide an estimated completion date when the job is submitted. 

Course Usage

Clips can be exported to formats for presentation software (such as PowerPoint or Keynote), online viewing for student review through the learning management system, and/or set-top DVDs for in-class viewing. We are happy to consult with you to discuss the best option for distributing your material.

Copyright

All clip capture users must verify that they have obtained copyright permission to distribute copyrighted materials or that the requested materials fall under fair use in accordance with Title 17, Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law

Clips are processed by the Broadcast Studio in the Yale Center for Teaching and Learning.