Create a Panopto Video (for students)

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This document includes steps for students to record a Panopto video.

 

STEP 1

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

 

STEP 2

Navigate lower on the page to the text editor and click on the “Insert Stuff” icon at the top of the editorImage of the Insert Stuff icon highlighted with a red rectangle

⇒ Select the option: “Panopto Student Submission Tool”Image of the tool with text "Panopto Student Submission Tool"

 

STEP 3

Select the “Record” option on the right side of the Submission ToolImage of the Panopto Student Submission tool, with the record option highlighted with a red rectangle

 

STEP 4

The current date and time will appear as the video name by default – You can update the name of the video here prior to recording if required by your instructorImage of the "Name your recording" option with a date entered as default name

Choose a recording option – Capture (browser) is recommended for ease of use and consistency. Click the option when you’re ready to continue and begin recording.Image of the record options to launch "capture" or launch "app" for recording.

 

STEP 5 (when selecting: Capture - Browser)

A new window will open in your browser where you can adjust settings and begin recording –

→ 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.

 

Hover over video player to view and manage quick tools on the top right:Image 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 options:Image of settings gear icon, with text: "Engage Smart Camera. Select or Add a background. (these two options are not functional in Safari)"

 

Click the circular red button at the bottom-center of the player to begin recording:Two 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 recording:Two 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’"

STEP 6 (when selecting: Capture - Browser)

Once you click the stop button, your recorded video will automatically embed in the Panopto Student Submission Tool back in Brightspace. Revisit the Brightspace tab in your browser to take the following steps and finalize your assignment submission:1 image depicting 3 steps - A green insert button with text "Click Insert;" a blue insert button with text "Click Insert;" a blue submit button with text "Click submit"

u-turn arrow indicating a repeat of step 5 when using the Panopto windows applicationSTEP 5 revisited (when selecting: Panopto for Windows App)

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 6 (when selecting: Panopto for Windows App)

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.

STEP 7 (when selecting: Panopto for Windows App)

When you are finished recording, go back to Brightspace where you have the Student Submission Tool open – Select ‘Choose’ and select the video you just recorded4 images - Image of the student submission tool, zoomed in on the 'choose' option with a button selected for the portrayed video; 2nd image below of green insert button under text Click "Insert."; 3rd image of blue insert button under text Click "Insert" again; 4th image of blue submit button under text Click "Submit"

 

 

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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Article ID: 142605
Created
Tue 10/18/22 9:52 AM
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Thu 4/16/26 11:31 AM