How do I use the advanced media editing options in My Media?

You can use the advanced media editing features in My Media to customize video and audio files to add more viewer interactivity or enrich an existing media file.

Go to My Media.

Screenshot of link in menu.

Select My Media from your Global Navigation Menu.

Note: Steps for McIntire School of Commerce instructors to access McIntire My Media can be found in How can I access McIntire My Media? (opens new window).

Select the file to edit.

Screenshot example of a video file in My Media.

In My Media, choose the file to edit by selecting its thumbnail or name.

Select Actions, then Edit.

Screenshot of the steps described below.
  1. Scroll down on the page under the media player.
  2. Select the Actions menu.
  3. Select Edit.

Advanced editing options.

In My Media you may choose between several options to customize your video and audio files, which include:

  1. Modifying a thumbnail image
  2. Clipping and trimming media
  3. Creating chapters and slides
  4. Creating Hotspots
  5. Stitching media.

Open one of the sections below for a screenshot example of each editing option and additional information on how to use these features.

Modify a thumbnail
Screenshot example of a video thumbnail being replaced.

A default thumbnail is automatically generated for videos using the image present at the three-second mark. You can change the thumbnail of a video or audio file by uploading an image from your computer, using the Capture button to select a frame in the video, or by selecting the Auto-Generate button. For more on modifying a thumbnail, see Kaltura Knowledge Center - Set the media thumbnail (opens new window).

Clip and trim media
Screenshot example of a vieo being clipped in the Video Editor.

You can trim the start and end of a video or create clips from uploaded media files using the Video Editor. For more information on how to trim, clip, chop, and splice media, see Kaltura Knowledge Center Video editing tools - editor tab (opens new window).

Create chapters and slides
Screenshot example of the options available for adding chapters and slides to a video.

You can add presentation slides or create chapters to allow viewers to quickly navigate to specific timestamps in a video or audio file. For more information on managing slides and chapters, see Kaltura Knowledge Center - Create chapters and slides (opens new window).

Create Hotspots
Screenshot example of a Hotspot being added to a video.

You can add hotspots to a video to provide viewers with additional engagement, information, and links to relevant content. For more information on creating and adding hotspots, see Kaltura Video Editing Tools - Create hotspots (opens new window).

Stitch media
Screenshot example of the Stitch video page in My Media.

You can combine existing video and image files into one video by using the Kaltura Media Stitching tool. For more information on how to stitch media, see Kaltura Knowledge Center - Media stitching in Canvas (opens new window).