Stories

  • Commit To These Filmmaking Habits in 2022

    It's time to make resolutions for the New Year! Here are five recommended filmmaking habits that the Padcaster team is planning to practice in the new year.  CHARGE I will CHARGE my devices every night. As a backup plan, I'll have an extra battery, charger, or power bank ready to go. Plus, I'll ... View Post

  • Halloween Green Screen Project Ideas

    It’s that time of year again. Dress up, costumes, candy, and spooky fun. Halloween is the perfect time of year to introduce some creative green screen projects!  Many educators like to plan green screen projects around certain times of the year or holidays, and Halloween is no exception.  The fo... View Post

  • Padcaster Challenge: Give Me A Sign And Win A Prize! (Edit: This challenge has ended)

    One of our favorite tips and tricks for school video production and live streaming is to print out signs with tips and reminders for your students to use while filming or streaming. Our classroom management signs will have you ready to roll and prepared for your first livestream or recording sess... View Post

  • The Best Sites for Royalty-Free Music

    When creating your own video content, it can be tempting to use your favorite songs to fill the silence. Although in some cases this is allowed, the ever-changing rules around licensing make it confusing to know what is right and what is wrong in relation to music licensing. With this in mind, we... View Post

  • Livestreaming Tips for School Theatre and Drama Clubs

    Teaching drama online became easier and more widespread during social distancing. Drama clubs resorted to theatre online out of necessity, but now we're seeing more benefits, including reaching a wider audience and being able to connect with students at home. With the ease of access to livestream... View Post