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)

STEP 3

Click ‘Create’ on the top left corner of the page

STEP 4

Select “Panopto Capture” / “Record in browser”

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 open

STEP 6

Hover over video player to view and manage quick tools on the top right

Click the settings gear icon on the bottom right to expand more settings options

STEP 7

Click the circular red button at the bottom-center of the player to begin recording

Click the square red button to stop recording

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 name

**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”

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)

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)

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 download
for your device next to the ‘Panopto’ options

STEP 6

Select “Launch Panopto”

STEP 7

Manage video camera and audio recording options if needed

Select or add another video source for displaying within your recorded video

Click “Settings” on the top right for further advanced settings options

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)

STEP 9

Click the circular red button to begin recording

Click the square red button to stop recording

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:

Easily upload your video to the website/server under ‘Manage Recordings’ when you’re signed in:

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

Submit a Panopto Video to Brightspace (for students)