MiVideo: Media Details in Canvas and Mediaspace

Environment

Canvas
MiVideo Mediaspace

Issue

How can I change the media name and description?

Video Demo

Media Details

Resolution

Notes

• To edit a media item you have to be the media owner or co-editor of the content. See the Media Collaboration and Roles article for information about ownership.
• The editing tabs may vary depending on your role.
• To edit the media file (trim, chop, splice, copy, and add hotspots and Interactive Video Quizzes) see the Video Editor articles.

Canvas

The Details tab on the Edit Media page allows you to update and save media metadata.

1. Navigate to Account > My Media > pencil icon next to the media item or from the Media page click Actions > Edit.
2. Select the Details tab. Required fields are indicated “required”. All other tags are optional.
   • Name: To change the media title/name, enter a new name in the text box.
   • Description: To update the media description, modify the description in the text box.
   • Tags: To add media tags enter a tag name in the text box then click Enter. To delete tags click the X next to the tag name. 
3. Click Save.

Mediaspace

The Details tab on the Edit Media page allows you to update and save media metadata.

1. Navigate to the user drop-down menu > My Media > pencil icon next to the media item or from the Media page, click Actions > Edit.
2. Select the Details tab. Required fields are indicated “required”. All other tags are optional.
   • Name: To change the media title/name, enter a new name in the text box.
   • Description: To update the media description, modify the description in the text box.
   • Tags: To add media tags enter a tag name in the text box then click Enter. To delete tags click the X next to the tag name. 
   • Publishing Schedule: Specify the date range in which the media will be visible (if published).
3. Click Save.

Resources and Questions

• Check out the new Academic Technology@Michigan website for course planning resources from across U-M
• Visit the Canvas @ Michigan site for faculty including the U-M Instructor Guide with links to additional support resources from across campus
• Check out the Canvas and MiVideo tutorials

For additional questions, please contact the ITS Service Center