How do I make a recording with Kaltura Capture to embed in the Rich Content Editor?

When using the Rich Content Editor to add content in Canvas, you can record a video using Kaltura Capture and embed it in the editor. This allows you to create and add video in tools such as Modules,Assignments, and Discussions.

Kaltura Capture supports screen sharing. When you share screen, two videos will be recorded: one from your screen and one from your webcam. When the finished recording is played, the video from the screen appears in a larger background window by default, and the video from the webcam appears in a smaller picture-in-picture window in the lower-right corner of the player. Each viewer will be able to change how the two videos display to them during playback.

Tip: If the Kaltura Capture software is already installed on your computer, you can log into UVACanvas, then open My Media before accessing the assignment or assessment. After recording your video or audio file, follow the steps in How do I embed a file from My Media in the Rich Content Editor? (opens new window) to embed it in your assignment or assessment question.

Go to the page where you will embed the video.

Screenshot of a Canvas page described below.

The Rich Content Editor is available on most pages in Canvas where text can be added. For example, you may use the editor to create a page in Modules, create or submit an assignment, or make a discussion post.

Pictured above is where an instructor can find the Edit button on a course Welcome page to add an introductory video to that page.

Position your cursor in the editor

Screenshot example of the editor with text and an arrow pointing out the cursor.

Position your cursor where you want to embed the video.

Tip: It is recommended to add some text in the editor above the video to give it context.

Select Embed Kaltura Media.

Screenshot of the editor's toolbar with the button outlined.

Select the Embed Kaltura Media(or Embed Kaltura Media McIntire Commerce)button in the editor's toolbar. The button looks like a multicolored sun.

Note:If the Embed Kaltura Media button does not appear in the editor's toolbar, you can find the option by following the steps in How do I select content from an external app in the Rich Content Editor? (opens new window).

Add New, then Record with Kaltura Capture.

Screenshot of the Embed Kaltura Media window.

In the Embed Kaltura Media window:

  1. Select Add New.
  2. Select Record with Kaltura Capture.

Launch Kaltura Capture.

Screenshot of the prompt described below.
  1. The Kaltura window will display a message about The Kaltura Capture Desktop Recorder. The Kaltura Capture program needs to be downloaded and installed on the computer you are using.
  2. If you would like to skip this step in the future, check the Always allow checkbox to allow Kaltura Capture to launch automatically.
  3. If Kaltura Capture is already installed on your computer, it will either open automatically, or you will be prompted to open it. If prompted, select Open Kaltura Capture.

If Kaltura Capture is not installed, you can open the section below for instructions to install it.

Note: The appearance of this dialog and text of the options may differ depending on your browser. Pictured above is the prompt in Chrome.

Expand or collapse content Install Kaltura Capture.
Screenshot of the Kaltura Desktop Recorder with the Download for Windows option outlined.

How you download and install Kaltura Capture depends on your computer's operating system and configuration. To install the program:

Edit Kaltura Capture Settings. (Optional)

Kaltura Capture has several settings to modify the content that will be recorded:

  • Record system audio: Include audio from your computer in the recording (disabled by default). If you will be playing an audio or video clip embedded in your PowerPoint presentation, enabling this option will allow its sound to be captured in the recording.
  • Highlight Cursor: Highlight your mouse cursor in the recording (enabled by default).
  • Auto minimize when recording: Hide the Kaltura Capture window in the recording (disabled by default). You may enable this option so the recording controls do not cover up part of your presentation.

Open the section below for steps to manage these settings.

Expand or collapse content Manage Settings.

Select Manage.

Screenshot of the Kaltura Capture Recording tool with the manage link outlined.

Near the right side of the Kaltura Capture window, under the kaltura logo, select the Manage link.

Select Settings.

Screenshot of the Settings icon in the kaltura capture window.

In the larger kaltura capture window that appears, select the Settings (cog) icon.

Enable or disable Settings.

Screenshot of the Kaltura Capture Settings as described below.
  1. If you are using a Windows computer, you can include audio from your computer in the recording by selecting Yes for the Record system audio setting.
  2. Select Yes or No for either or both of the following settings, as desired:
    • Highlight Cursor
    • Auto minimize when recording
  3. Near the upper-right corner of the window, select Save.

Note: Kaltura Capture does not currently support recording system audio on a Mac.

Verify or select recording inputs.

Check your Screen recording settings.

Screenshot of the Kaltura Capture Recording tool with screen display options as described below.

Specific Screen recording settings are required to capture a PowerPoint presentation. Verify these settings as follows:

  1. Select Screen to display a preview of the screen that will be recorded and the recording options.
  2. If a camera and/or multiple monitors are connected to your computer, make sure the monitor you will be using to present the PowerPoint is selected for the Screen.
  3. By default, Kaltura Capture will record the Full Screen. Leave this option selected for the screen where you are recording the slides so they can be captured and indexed correctly.
Expand or collapse content Preview or change other recording inputs. (Optional.)

Open the sections below for steps to preview or change the options for other recording inputs.

Preview or choose a Camera or additional Screen to record.

Screenshot of the Kaltura Capture Recording tool with video options as described below.
  1. Select Camera to display a preview of the webcam video that will be recorded.
  2. A drop-down menu will be available underneath the preview to change the recording source. The source can be either a camera or a screen from a second monitor.

Note: If you select a second Screen for your source, you will also have the option to record either the Full Screen or a Select Area of the screen. Choosing Select Area will display a box that you can click and drag to resize and position on your screen, or select a preset size for the recording area from a drop-down menu.

Expand or collapse content Change the Audio source.
Screenshot of the Kaltura Capture Recording tool with audio options as described below.

Select Audio to open a drop-down list of audio recording sources. For example, you might select a headset to record audio instead of a laptop's built-in microphone.

Start recording in Kaltura Capture.

Screenshot of the Kaltura Capture Recording tool with the Start Recording button outlined.

When you are ready to record, select the Start Recording button. The Start Recording button looks like a large, red circle.

Finish recording.

Screenshot of the Kaltura Capture Recording tool with the Stop button outlined.

When you have finished recording:

  1. Select the Stop (white square) button.
  2. Select Yes, Stop it to confirm.

Save and upload your recording.

Screenshot of the Kaltura Capture upload window with the Title and Description text fields outlined.

The kaltura capture window will display a thumbnail image from your new recording. If you recorded both the screen where you were presenting the PowerPoint and another video source, an image from the first source (for example, the first slide) will display on top, and an image from your webcam or other screen underneath it.

  1. By default, the recording's Title will be Kaltura Capture recording with the date when it was recorded. It is recommended that you edit the Title to make your video easy to find in in My Media.
  2. Add a Description or Tags for searching (Optional).
  3. Select Save & Upload to upload the file to My Media.

Note: Uploading the file from Kaltura Capture will not make it available in a Canvas course automatically. Because the file is saved in your personal My Media, you will need to take additional steps to make it available to others after it is uploaded.

Wait for the upload to complete.

Screenshot of the Kaltura Capture upload window showing a file being uploaded.
  1. A progress bar in the kaltura capture window will indicate that the file is being uploaded.
  2. Once the file is uploaded, the progress bar will disappear. A direct link to the video will display.
  3. Options will also be available to Re-Upload the recording or Delete it from your computer.

Return to the Kaltura Capture window.

Screenshot of the Embed Kaltura Media window with the Back link outlined.

Go back to the internet browser window where your Canvas page was open. Near the top of the Embed Kaltura Media window that displays the information about the Desktop Recorder, select the Back link.

Embed the video.

You may either embed the video with the default player settings, or edit the settings before embedding it to customize the player.

Locate the audio or video file to embed.

Screenshotof the Embed Kaltura Media window with the Embed button outlined.
  1. It may take a few minutes after uploading a media file for it to display automatically in My Media. To find it more easily, enter part of video's Title in the search bar and hit Enter or Return on your keyboard.
  2. The default video player is a Player with Transcript with a Max Embed Size of 720x450. Near the upper-right corner of the Embed Kaltura Media window, select Save and Embed to confirm embedding the video with these settings.Skip to the steps for viewing the embedded recording.

To modify the player settings, select Embed Settings.

Screenshot showing the Embed Settings button location.

Select the Embed Settings (cog) button to be able to select the type of player to use for embedding the video. For example, you will be able to choose whether or not to have a transcript displayed once the video is captioned, and the size of the embedded video player.

Select settings, then Embed.

Screenshot of the Embed Settings page.
  1. You will be taken to a page to choose your settings. Change these settings as desired.
  2. Select Embed to confirm embedding the video.

Tip:Embedding a Video Player with Transcript is recommended for accessibility. For more information, see How can I use a transcript in the My Media or Media Gallery video player? (opens new window).

Note:

  • By default, the checkbox Set as my default settings for media type: Video will be selected. Keeping this box checked will change your default embed settings for videos to the settings you select.
  • If you select the Video Downloads Enabled Player, anyone who plays the video will be able to download the video, its audio transcript(s) (once captions are added), and any files you attach to it. If you have chosen to record your screen, viewers will be able to download the screen and webcam recordings as separate files.

Preview the video.

Screenshot example of a video in the editor.

When the recording is done processing, it will appear in the editor. Select Play to preview it.

Save or submit your work.

After you have finished adding content, be sure to save or submit your work.

Add or edit captions for accessibility as needed.

If you have embedded a video file that does not yet have captions or which only includes automatic captions, don't forget to follow the steps to request captions in My Media (opens new window) and/or review and edit the captions (opens new window) to make the file accessible!