Create a Panopto Video (for students)

This document includes steps for creating a video via web browser, as well as the Panopto downloadable application (which allows for ‘offline’ recording – see bottom of document).

The below process of accessing your instructor’s ‘Assignments’ folder will grant you access to the ‘Create’ option in Panopto, so that you can record videos for later submission

 

Create a New Video via Web Browser
System requirements: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Edge is required. iOS Safari version 15.0 and higher is required although not recommended as Safari is still in beta

 

STEP 1

Log in to Brightspace and click in to the Assignment or Discussion where your instructor posted the Panopto video submission assignment

 

STEP 2

Review listed “instructions” from your instructor

You should see a link provided which will point to the instructor’s folder on Panopto.com

Click the link and after it brings you to Panopto, click “Browse” then locate and select the folder that displays “[assignments]” (note: your instructor will give the folder a unique name and may provide it in the instructions as well)Table with 3 columns A, B, and C. Column A: Image of instructions section example, with text "Click link in Brightspace provided by instructor." Column B: Image of Browse button, with text "Click 'Browse' on the left side of the page in Panopto." Column C: Image of assignments folder example highlighted with red rectangle, with text "Locate the folder that displays '[assignments]' and click it"

 

STEP 3

Click ‘Create’ on the top left corner of the pageImage depicting the "create" button in panopto.

 

STEP 4

Select “Panopto Capture” / “Record in browser”Image depicting "record in browser" option in panopto.

 

STEP 5

→ Change Audio options as needed (select a microphone if multiple mics)

→ Change Video options as needed (switch cameras if multiple cams)

→ Choose a Screen or App to display in your video – if you need to share within the video your Entire Screen; a specific Window; or a browser Tab you have openImage displaying options for audio; video; and screen and apps sharing.

 

STEP 6

Hover over video player to view and manage quick tools on the top rightImage of quick tools that appear when hovering over video player, with text: "Select ‘Full Screen’ mode. Engage ‘Picture in Picture.’"

Click the settings gear icon on the bottom right to expand more settings optionsImage of settings gear icon, with text: "Engage Smart Camera. Select or Add a background. (these two options are not functional in Safari)"

 

STEP 7

Click the circular red button at the bottom-center of the player to begin recordingTwo images - Image on left of red record button, and image on right of time counter displaying 5 seconds, with text "A time counter is displayed on the bottom right while recording"

Click the square red button to stop recordingTwo images - Image on left of red stop button. Image on right of dialogue box confirming "upload complete," with text: "After recording is stopped, a new page will load displaying video file Progress - *Don’t close the page until you see: ‘Upload complete: It's safe to close your browser window’"

Update your video name if desired by clicking and replacing the date & time that displays on the top right – By default, the date and time will appear as the video nameImage of the video name, displaying a date by default.

 

**If you need to continue recording where you left off after stopping a recording, follow the below steps:

  1. Hover over your video and select “Settings”
  2. On the “Overview” page, select “Resume in Capture” or “Resume in Panopto for Windows/Mac”3 images - Image on left of available options when hovering over a video, with "Settings" option highlighted with a red rectangle. Red arrow pointing right to Image in the middle of the "overview" menu option highlighted. Red arrow pointing right to image on right of "Resume in Capture" and "Resume in Panopto for Windows" links.

 

Create a New Video via downloaded application
System requirements: Mac OS 10.5 and up; Windows 8.1 and up

 

STEP 1

Log in to Brightspace and click in to the Assignment or Discussion where your instructor posted the Panopto video submission assignment

 

STEP 2

Review listed “instructions” from your instructor

You should see a link provided which will point to the instructor’s folder on Panopto.com

Click the link and after it brings you to Panopto, click “Browse” then locate and select the folder that displays “[assignments]” (note: your instructor will give the folder a unique name and may provide it in the instructions as well)Table with 3 columns A, B, and C. Column A: Image of instructions section example, with text "Click link in Brightspace provided by instructor." Column B: Image of Browse button, with text "Click 'Browse' on the left side of the page in Panopto." Column C: Image of assignments folder example highlighted with red rectangle, with text "Locate the folder that displays '[assignments]' and click it"

 

STEP 3

Click ‘Create’ on the top left corner of the page to load downloadable app options
(if you already downloaded Panopto, it can be opened directly from your desktop as well)Image depicting the "create" button in panopto.

 

STEP 4

Select the top option “Panopto for Windows or Mac” / “Record in Application”

 

STEP 5 (if app has not been downloaded yet)

Select the appropriate application downloadImage displaying download options - Windows 32-bit; Windows 64=bit; and macOS.
for your device next to the ‘Panopto’ options

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 6

Select “Launch Panopto”Image displaying "launch panopto" options

 

STEP 7

Manage video camera and audio recording options if neededImage displaying Video; Audio; and Quality settings dropdowns.

Select or add another video source for displaying within your recorded videoImage displaying secondary sources options - Capture in PowerPoint; Capture Main Screen; Capture Second Screen; Add Another Video Source.

Click “Settings” on the top right for further advanced settings optionsImage depicting the "settings" tab located on the top right of the application.

 

STEP 8

In the downloaded application, locate and select the folder that displays “[assignments]” (note: your instructor will give the folder a unique name and may provide it in the instructions as well)Image of folder field label highlighted with a red rectangle; a red arrow pointing to the dropdown option, and a red arrow pointing to an "assignments" folder example.

 

STEP 9

Click the circular red button to begin recordingTwo images - Image on left of red record button, and image on right of time counter displaying 5 seconds, with text "A time counter is displayed while recording"

Click the square red button to stop recording3 images - Image on left of red stop button. Image on top right of the video name or "session name" field.," with text: "Update your video name if desired and then select 'Done' when finished." Image on bottom right of the "Done" button.

 

Offline Recording
The downloadable Panopto application allows for Offline recording. When recording offline, the application will save the video file, however the file would need to be uploaded to the Panopto website at a later time when connected to the internet.

 

Choose the options to continue offline:3 images - Image on left of "continue offline" button highlighted with a red rectangle at sign in page. Image on top right of dialogue box warning "You won't be able to record a webcast or upload recordings to the server unless you have signed in. Continue without signing in?" - With a red rectangle over the "OK" button. Image on bottom right of folder status confirming "Offline Recording" with a red rectangle.

Easily upload your video to the website/server under ‘Manage Recordings’ when you’re signed in:Two images - Image on top of "manage recordings" option highlighted with a red rectangle. Image on bottom of "upload to server" option highlighted with a red rectangle.

 

Visit the following page to learn more about submitting your recorded Panopto video:

Submit a Panopto Video to Brightspace (for students)

 

 

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