Creating Panopto recordings

Panopto has a piece of software that you can install on your computer. This software lets you record videos straight into Panopto.

You can download this software from the Panopto website.

To get started:

Panopto has a way to record straight from your web browser. This means you don'e need to download anything onto your computer to make a recording. It's a bit easier and simpler to use than the desktop app. This is great for quick recordings. It does almost everything the main software does.

When should you use Panopto Capture?

• You want to make a quick recording
• You don't want to install software
• You want something simplet and easy

Panopto lets you combine video feeds from different cameras when making a recording. This means you can record from several angles at the same time. 

What can you use as camera feeds?

• A mobile device using the Panopto app
• Another laptop or desktop computer
• Another camera attached to your computer

Why would you do this? 

Recording from multiple angles can be useful in many teaching situations:

• Lab demonstrations - one camera your face and explanation, another showing a close-up of the equipment or process
• Art or craft techniques - one camera showing the overall process, another showing detailed hand movements
• Music lessons - one camera showing your face and explanation, another showing your hands on the instrument
• Sports coaching - multiple angles showing different parts of a technique or movement
• Medical or clinical demonstrations - one camera showing the procedure, another showing the patient's response or equipment readings
• Cooking or food preperation - one camera showing you explaining, another showing a close-up of the cooking process

Using multiple cameras helps students see exactly what's happening from different perspectives, making it easier to understand complex processes. 

For step-by-step instructions on recording with multiple cameras, see Record Video Presentations From Different Viewpoints With Multiple Cameras 

Panopto has a mobile app that you can use on your phone or tablet. The app works on both Android and iOS devices. You can watch your recordings and make new ones using the app.

The mobile app is great for short recordings when you're out and about. It doesn't do everything the desktop software does, but it's really handy because you can use it anywhere, anytime. If you need to record something quickly while you're away from your computer, the mobile app is perfect. You can make a reading and upload it if you can’t access the internet.

When should you use the mobile app?

• You're away from your computer
• You need to make a quick recording
• You want to tach your recordings on the go
• You want something simple and easy to use

You can create videos and audio using any tools you like and then add them to Panopto. This makes things easier for your students in lots of ways:

Why make videos in different software?

Some software makes certain things easier. For example, PowerPoint lets you record videos on your slides. You can record yourself talking while showing your slides and mouse movements. The best part? You can record each slide one at a time. If you make a mistake, you can just record that slide again.

Here are some guide to help you record in PowerPoint. Turn your presentation into a video

Why upload to Panopto?

PowerPoint and similar tools create very large video files. These big files can be hard to watch and share. When you upload them to Panopto:

There are many other tools you can use to create videos and audio. But uploading them to Panopto can save you and your students lots of headaches.

How to Upload Video Files

You can connect Microsoft Teams to Panopto so that your meeting recordings are automatically saved to Panopto.

Why connect Teams to Panopto?

• Teams recordings are deleted after 6 weeks - Panopto keeps them longer
• You can edit the videos more easily
• Students can find them more easily
• You can control who sees them from Panopto
• You can share them through Canvas with your students

How to connect Teams to Panopto:

Step 1: Connect your accounts Connect your Teams account with your Panopto account. Once you do this, your recordings will be stored in one folder in Panopto. It can take up to an hour for the recording to move over. How to Enable the Microsoft Teams Integration for a User or Team

Step 2: Move your videos After your Teams recordings are in Panopto, you need to move them to the right course folder. How to Copy and Move Videos

Stop sharing in Teams:

If you need to, you can prevent access to the original Teams recording. When you record in Teams, everyone in that meeting can see the recording in Teams. Even if you change the settings in Panopto, students can still watch it in Teams. To stop this:

1. Go to your OneDrive account and log in
2. Click on 'Meetings' - this shows all your meetings
3. Click on the recording you want
4. Click the 'Share' button in the top right corner
5. Select 'Manage access'
6. Click 'Stop sharing' at the top
7. Confirm you want to stop sharing

This stops students from watching the recording in Teams. They can only watch it where you share it in Panopto.