MiVideo: Add Media Attachments in Canvas or Mediaspace

Environment

Canvas
MiVideo Mediaspace

Issue

How do I attach files to a media entry so viewers can download them?

Video Demo

Media Attachments

Resolution

The Attachments tab on the Edit Media page provides a way to attach files to the media entry so that viewers can download them from the Attachments tab found under the media player on the Media page or on the Playlist Playback page.

Notes

• To edit a media entry 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.

Add Attachment

Canvas

1. Navigate to Account > My Media > pencil icon next to the media item or from the Media page, click Actions > Edit.
2. Select the Attachments tab.
3. Click the Upload File button.
4. The Title and Description are optional, but useful if the viewers cannot discern the contents from the filename.
5. Click Save.
6. Wait for the upload progress bar to turn green before closing the window/tab.

Mediaspace

1. Navigate to user drop-down menu > My Media > pencil icon next to the media item or from the Media page, click Actions > Edit.
2. Select the Attachments tab.
3. Click the Upload File button.
4. The Title and Description are optional, but useful if the viewers cannot discern the contents from the filename.
5. Click Save.
6. Wait for the upload progress bar to turn green before closing the window/tab.

Manage Attachments

In the Attachments tab you can use the icons next to each file to manage that file.

• Pencil icon: Edit the file's Title and Description.
• "X" icon: Delete the file. This cannot be undone.
• Down arrow icon: Download the file.

Additional Information

MiVideo doesn't have a file size limit but larger files take longer to upload and process. Recommendation is to keep file sizes under 2 GB.

Do not use a video as an attachment. Videos should be separate media entries. Consider using playlists to group related videos together instead.

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