MiVideo: Upload Media Using Kaltura Express Capture

Environment

Canvas
MiVideo Mediaspace

Notes:

• Web RTC compliant browser required (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
• Safari 13 and 14 may not work with Express Capture. 
• To test if your browser is supported see Kaltura Express Capture Supported Browsers

Issue

How to create a recording with Kaltura Express Capture which provides webcam, audio, and screen (Canvas and select Mediaspaces only) recording directly from within a web browser without the installation of additional software. Your recording is uploaded to your My Media library but a copy of the file is not saved locally onto your computer unless you click Download a copy after recording. It is strongly recommended you download a copy for backup before uploading the file otherwise you may loose the recording if you experience a network issue during upload.

Recommended only for short recordings.

Kaltura Capture is a software application for Window and Mac that allows for screen recording as well as a variety of recording and annotation tools. See the Kaltura Capture article.

Video Demo

Upload Media Using Kaltura Express Capture

Resolution

Canvas

1. Account > My Media > Add New > Express Screen Capture
2. Your browser may ask you to authorize your webcam and microphone. Be sure to click Yes
3. 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
4. Click the red button to begin recording
5. A brief countdown clock will appear and then the recording begins
6. The timer indicates the total recording time. The recording will automatically stop after 15 minutes.
7. Click the stop button on left side of the timer to stop the recording 
8. 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

7. When ready to upload your recording, click the Use This button
8. Wait until you see a green bar and success status message 
9. The Edit Media page is displayed
10. Edit the Name and Description.
11. Select a Publishing Status to share the media
    • Students will not be able to publish their recording in Canvas by selecting a publishing status, see how students can publish their media in Canvas
    • See the Publish Media in Canvas article to learn how instructors can publish in Canvas
12. Be sure to Click Save and wait for the status message to appear
13. You will receive an email when the media is done processing and auto machine captions have been created

Mediaspace

1. Add New > Express Capture or Express Screen Capture
   • Note: If you are logged in and cannot find the Add New list you may not have the necessary upload rights, or your site is using a special layout. Contact your site administrator for help.
2. Your browser may ask you to authorize your webcam and microphone. Be sure to click Yes
3. Setup your inputs for Camera and Audio by clicking the upward arrow for each option. If your Mediaspace has screen sharing enabled you'll also see a Screen 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 the other option(s)
4. Click the red button to begin recording
5. A brief countdown clock will appear and then the recording begins
6. The timer indicates the total recording time. 
7. Click the stop button on left side of the timer to stop the recording 
8. 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

7. When ready to upload your recording, click the Use This button
8. Wait until you see a green bar and success status message 
9. The Edit Media page is displayed
10. Edit the Name and Description and add tags as needed
11. Select a Publishing Status to share the media.
    • See the Publish Media article to learn more about publishing in Mediaspace
12. Be sure to Click Save and wait for the status message to appear
13. You will receive an email when the media is done processing and auto machine captions have been created

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