Environment
Canvas
Discussions
MiVideo
Issue
Embed a MiVideo video to a discussion reply in Canvas.
Video Demo
How to Embed Video as a Canvas Discussion Reply
Resolution
Pre-recorded video (skip to the next section if you are creating a new recording within the discussion reply)
MiVideo media can be embedded into the Rich Text Editor.
- (skip this step if you have already uploaded your video): Add media to your My Media library by navigating to Account > My Media > Add New and selecting one of the following options:
- If you have a video ready to upload select Media Upload. Make sure you get the success message before leaving the page. If you edit the title or description click the Save button.
- To use a browser-based webcam, audio, and screen recorder select Kaltura Express Capture.
- Express Capture may not work on Safari.
- Recommended only for short recordings.
- After recording, select Download a Copy which will download a copy for backup to prevent loosing the recording if you experience a network issue during upload.
- The select Use This to upload the recording to My Media.
- See the Using Kaltura Express Capture article for more details.
- To use the Windows/Mac webcam, audio, and screen recording software application select Kaltura Capture.
- Kaltura Capture is a free software application for Mac and Windows. It will record your screen/Powerpoint presentation as well as webcam/audio.
- After recording, select the Save & Upload option to upload to My Media.
- See the Using Kaltura Capture article for more details.
- Tip: (optional) See the Video Editor article for more information on editing your video (trim, chop, splice, and copy) once it has been uploaded to My Media.
- Go to the discussion in Canvas and click the Reply button.
- In the Canvas text editor add any text you want, then embed your video.
- To embed media, select the MiVideo icon in the second row of toolbar buttons. If you do not see the MiVideo icon, click the triple dots icon.
- Make sure the My Media tab is selected.
- Optional: Click the gear icon next to the media entry to choose a different player size. If your course is using Annoto for in-video comments, click the gear icon next to the video you want to submit and select a Max Embed Size of 960 x 540 or larger.
- Click the Embed button next to the video you want to submit. Tip: You can submit a video that is still processing. Processing will run in the background.
- Click the Reply button to submit.
Create a new Express Capture recording from within the discussion (recommended for short recordings only)
MiVideo media can be embedded into the Rich Text Editor.
Note: Express Capture may not work on Safari.
- Go to the discussion in Canvas and click the Reply button.
- In the Canvas text editor add any text you want, then embed your video submission.
- To embed media, select the MiVideo icon in the second row of toolbar buttons. If you do not see the MiVideo icon, click the triple dots icon.
- Click Add New > Express Screen Capture.
- Your browser may ask you to authorize your webcam and microphone. Be sure to click Yes.
- Setup your inputs for Screen, Camera, and Audio by clicking the upward arrow for each option.
- If you have multiple inputs you will see them in the drop-down list.
- You can use any combination of inputs, for example if you only want to use audio then disable screen and camera.
- Click the red button to begin recording.
- A brief countdown clock will appear and then the recording begins.
- The timer indicates the total recording time. The recording will automatically stop after 15 minutes.
- Click the stop button on left side of the timer to stop the recording
- You will be presented with multiple options. It is strongly recommended to download a copy to your computer for backup before uploading.
- Watch the recording: Click the play button to view your recording.
- Record Again: Delete the current recording and start over.
- Download a Copy: Create a backup on your hard drive before upload.
- Use This: Upload the recording to My Media.
- When ready to upload your recording, click the Use This button.
- Wait until you see a green bar and success status message.
- The Edit Media page is displayed.
- Edit the Name and Description.
- Optional: Click the gear icon to choose a different player size. If your course is using Annoto for in-video comments, click the gear icon next to the video you want to submit and select a Max Embed Size of 960 x 540 or larger.
- Click Save and Embed and the recording will embed onto the discussion page.
- Click the Reply button to submit.
Questions
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