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Viewing a webcast
Updated onArticleInstructor Guides Panopto Webcasting Guides
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How do I schedule a webcast?
Updated onArticleIf you have been given access to a remote recorder to record lectures in a classroom, you can schedule automated webcasts ahead of time through the Media Library.
To begin, select the “Create” button in Media Library and choose the “Scheduled recording” option.
NOTE: In the create dropdown, do not use the Webcast tool unless you intend to schedule a webcast broadcast from a non-installed panopto remote recorder, such as a laptop or ipad.
Choose a name for the webcast and select the folder where the video will be uploaded by clicking the drop down menu. You will be able to select any folder you have creator permissions for.
Select your primary remote recorder. This will correspond to the room you wish to webcast from.
Select the times and dates you want recorded by choose a start date, start and end time for the recording, and if you wish to repeat the recording. If you choose to repeat a recording you will be able to select which days the recordings will take place and the date to end the scheduled recordings.
Select the checkbox Webcast session then select the create button to save
Instructor Guides Panopto Webcasting Guides
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Adding a user to a new or existing schedule
Updated onArticleAfter a Webcast has been scheduled in Panopto, add a user by choosing the webcast in the scheduled tab.
Instructor Guides Panopto Webcasting Guides
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Adding a user to a remote recorder room for scheduling
Updated onArticleSelect system then Remote Recorders.
Choose the recorder you need to add the user to. Select Access and enter name of the user to be added.
Note: the user must have logged into panopto via yale.hosted.panopto.com or the media library in Canvas/ClassesV2 to be avalable.
After being added the user will have access to schedule recordings.
Instructor Guides Panopto Webcasting Guides
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Adding a user to a remote recorder room for scheduling
Updated onArticleSelect system then Remote Recorders.
Choose the recorder you need to add the user to. Select Access and enter name of the user to be added.
Note: the user must have logged into panopto via yale.hosted.panopto.com or the media library in Canvas/ClassesV2 to be avalable.
After being added the user will have access to schedule recordings.
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How do I create a video assignment?
Updated onArticleHow do I create a video assignment?
Within the overview tab in setting click on “Create Assignment Folder.”
Once clicked a new folder will be created within the current folder and students will have the ability to upload media. By default, students will not be able see each others media. This can be changed in the setting tab of the assignment folder.
For more advanced usage of the Media Library please request a consultation with CTL using the below link:
http://ctl.yale.edu/request-instructional-consultation-or-classroom-observation
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How do I share media files to the media library?
Updated onArticleThe Media Library is the place to upload any video or audio files you'd like for sharing with class participants.
If you have arranged to have your class lectures recorded, they will become available automatically in the Media Library section of your course site. If interested in having your class lecture recorded, please request a consultation with CTL at the following address:
http://ctl.yale.edu/request-instructional-consultation-or-classroom-observation
Uploading and Media management - The “Create” button
All basic functions can be found through the “create” button” in the Media Library tool. The create button can be found in the top center of the Media library page.
Uploading Media
To upload video and/or audio files select “upload media” from the create button. You can drag and drop up to 100 files into the window. After uploading has finished you may close the window. Once processed, they will be viewable by students.
Record a new session
This option will download and open the screen and video recorder. Please click here for a guide on using this recorder.
Create a new folder
Simply click on “Create” then “New Folder” to make a new folder. Creating folders is a useful way to organize your media. You may create as many folders and subfolders as you like.
Embedding Media in Other Areas of a Canvas Site
Media files that have been uploaded to the Media Library can be embedded in other parts of a Canvas site by using the rich text editor. The rich text editor tool is available in Canvas Announcements, Discussions, Pages, Syllabus, and Quizzes. Simply select a place in the text box where you want to insert your media, then click on the green Media Library icon:
Browse your course libraries until you locate the folder containing the media:
Select the media file you want to embed and save the selection. The media file and player will then be embedded in your announcement, discussion, page, syllabus or quiz page for students to view. (Note: embedded videos are not included in the email notification of an Announcement that participants will receive, but the media can be accessed by viewing the announcement within the course site.)
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How can I download a local version of my video?
Updated onArticleIf you would like to download a local version of your video, first navigate to the video in Media Library. Then select the “Settings” button.
Select “outputs” from the left hand side of the pop up menu.
If you recorded multiple sources for your video you will have several options for how your downloaded video will look. Select the “Type” menu for a list of options. Your choice will be previewed in the graphic above. You can also select a quality level for the downloaded video. When you have the options you like, click “Download Podcast” and your download will begin.Instructor Guides Panopto Media Library Guides
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How do I schedule a recording?
Updated onArticleIf you have been given access to a remote recorder to record lectures in a classroom, you can schedule automated recordings ahead of time through the Media Library. To begin, select the “Create” button in Media Library and choose the “Scheduled recording” option.
Choose a name for the recordings and select the folder where the video will be uploaded by clicking the drop down menu. You will be able to select any folder you have creator permissions for.
Select your primary remote recorder. This will correspond to the room you wish to record.
Select the times and dates you want recorded by choose a start date, start and end time for the recording, and if you wish to repeat the recording. If you choose to repeat a recording you will be able to select which days the recordings will take place and the date to end the scheduled recordings.
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How do I record my own videos using Panopto Recorder?
Updated onArticleIf you would like to record your content using the Panopto application on your own computer, you can first start by clicking the “Create” button in Media Library, and then selecting “Record a new session”
If you have previously installed Panopto, this will launch the application. If you have not installed Panopto, this will allow you to install versions for either Windows or OS X.
Once you have launched the application, you can first choose which folder you would like to upload the recording to once finished. The drop down menu will show you all folders to which you have been given “creator” privileges. You can also create a custom name for your session.
Then select your primary video source. This will be the main video and audio for your recording. If you have multiple available audio and video devices, the drop down menus will allow you to select which you wish to use.
The Panopto application also allows you to capture additional sources along with your primary video. This would most commonly be content from your desktop. As with the primary source, if you have multiple secondary sources, you can select which you wish to use from the drop down menu.
To begin recording, click the red “Record” button.
Once recording you can pause and resume your recording, or stop the recording when finished.
Once the recording has ended, it will automatically be uploaded to the folder selected.
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