


Short extracts of audio files can be produced by cutting out the unrequired sections of the recording using software such as Audacity (which is available on all SHU Managed Desktop PCs, but is also freely downloadable).The easiest way to reduce file sizes of audio and video files is to convert them to low bit rate MP3 (audio) or MP4 (video) files: In the right-hand panel that appears, click More Details. For files stored in OneDrive - right-click on the file name and choose Details.On a Mac - clicking on a file and press the Command button + i simultaneously.On a PC - hovering the mouse over the name of a file to see the size of the file or right-clicking on the file and choosing Properties.Finding out the size of a fileīefore submitting either to Blackboard or other means, students should firstly check the size of their files by: This article provides guidance that should be provided to students when they are producing work to help make files more manageable and smaller in size. It is good practice for students to understand how to manage the size of files that are produced.
