What are Thkee’s minimum standards around video quality?
You need to have at least 30 minutes of video content in your course before you can publish it. Additionally, Thkee demands that the video's material be in HD quality, with a minimum resolution of 720p.
See our Course Quality Checklist for more information regarding our specifications and suggestions for course videos.
What kind of camera should I use to record my course?
We have recommended a number of different camera types that have been used to capture published Thkee courses in case you are creating a video for your course:
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Your iPad (iPad 2 models and above)
- Most DSLR cameras
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HD Flip cameras
- Your iPhone (iPhone 10 models and above)
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Go Pro cameras
- Various types and kinds of webcams preferably at least 720p but better if 1080p and higher
If you already own a camera, there's no need to purchase a new one. To be sure your camera can shoot in 720p HD or higher, simply check your system preferences or perform a quick web search. Just look up the product name and its resolution specifications. Your camera will create footage that satisfies our standards if it is capable of shooting in 720p HD or above.
Before you begin working on your course, our Test Video service can offer individualized help and comments if you have any more queries regarding the quality of your video. (Learn more about test videos).
What software do I need to produce quality videos for my course?
Here is a list of tools that instructors have used to create published Thkee courses, whether you are recording screencasts for your course or you are just searching for a tool to edit and export your videos:
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PC or Mac
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Camtasia, Screenr, Snagit
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Mac only
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Quicktime, iMovie, Screenflow
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PC only
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CamStudio, Microsoft Expression
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What are the recommended export settings for video files (codec settings and video file types)?
When using any kind of video editing software, you will need to export your recordings to a video file. While Thkee works hard to support the widest range of video and audio settings and codecs, we strongly advise the following settings for the smoothest upload experience:
- Quality: Best (if available)
- Codec: H.264, HEVC, ProRes
- Resolution: 1920x1080 or better
Note: For video lectures, a minimum resolution of 1280x720 is needed; any lower resolution will be immediately ignored.
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Note: Videos with an aspect ratio larger than 16:9 will have our system automatically resize them to 16:9. Our Quality Review Team may decide to reject a video if the final product is of low quality.
- Picture Orientation: Landscape (avoid using Portrait orientation)
- Frame rate: 25 to 60 fps (*Currently all outputs are resampled to 30 fps)
Bitrate Recommendations:
H.264
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1920x1080 @ 10 Mb/s
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1280x720 @ 5 Mb/s
HEVC
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1920x1080 @ 6 Mb/s
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1280x720 @ 3 Mb/s
ProRes
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Automatic
Audio Track: Required (*If no audio track is found, video is rejected)
Audio Codec: AAC (256 kb/s or better) or PCM
Audio Channels: 2 (Stereo)
Multimedia Container: MP4 or MOV
Maximum File Size: 4 GB
Maximum Duration: 4 Hours
Note: You may find further advice about filming videos for your course at the Teaching Center.