Recording Content with Panopto for Windows or Mac (2024)

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Once Panopto for Windows or Mac is installed, you can utilize it to record content such as audio, video, and screen capture.

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After installing Panopto Recorder, and you are ready to being recording, you will need to launch a session to being recording.

Launching Panoptofrom WebCampus

The easiest way to beginning a session is to launch Panoptofrom the WebCampuscourse you wish to upload the content to.

1. Open WebCampus, then your course. In the left navigation, selectPanopto Recordings. Students will need to select the assignment folder if they are recording for an assignment.
2. SelectCreatethenPanopto for Windows or Mac. Then selectOpen Panoptofor Windows or Mac. You may be prompted by your browser to allow it to open Panopto.

   
   

3. If the window below appears, confirm that the server address isunlv.hosted.panopto.com. SelectSign in.

   

Recording Checklist

Before you begin recording with Panopto, perform a check of your equipment and software.

1. OpenPanoptofor Windows or Mac,selectSettings.
2. SelectBasic Settings. We recommend that your settings match the picture below. We highly recommend turning onDelete Recordings Once They are Uploadedbox is checked. This will automatically release storage on your device once the content has uploaded.
3. SelectAdvanced Settings. We recommend that the following have been turned on
   1. Enable "Remember me" option for sign-in.
   2. Show help message pop-ups.
   3. Allow toast notifications.
   4. Enable no audio detectedalerts.
   5. Enable high CPU usagealerts.
4. SelectSave

NOTE:You must configure these settings separately on each device with Panopto installed, as they are local settings.

Recording a Session

1. Open Panopto for Windows or Mac
2. SelectCreate New Recording

   
   

3. Change the following settings
   1. Select theFolderdrop-down menu to choose the course folder for your recording.
      NOTE: The Folderdetermines where this recording session will be stored. If you launched Panoptofrom a course in WebCampus, this should automatically select that folder. Otherwise, you can change which destination you would like to send your recording to.
   2. Change the Name of your session. By default, the name is the timestamp of the recording.

      
      

4. Your primary source will always be your audio, or audio and video.
   1. Select your connected video camera, then verify the preview. Camera quality can be set toHighif supported by your hardware.
   2. Select your connected microphone, then verify by speaking into the microphone and checking the indicator bar. It should stay in the green zone. Adjust the volume as needed.

      
      

5. Your Secondary Sourcewill always be content such as your computer screen or a slideshow. Selectwhich other source(s) you want to record.Capture PowerPointis useful for presentations/lectures where you will exclusively use PowerPoint.Capture Main Screenis useful for demonstrating how to do something, using an application, etc.

   
   

6. SelectSettingsto configure the software to your liking. We recommend selecting...
   1. UnderBasic Settings, choose the option todelete recordings once they are uploaded.
   2. UnderAdvanced Settings, setFix Primary Audio/Video Stream Synchronization to On.
7. Once you have confirmed your settings, clickSaveto go back toCreate New Recording.
8. SelectRecordwhen you are ready to being your session.

   
   

Additional Recommendations

• Set your video toNoneif you want to do an audio-only recording.
• If you selectCapture Computer Audio, we recommend wearing headphones during your capture session. This will eliminate the risk of feedback and echo during your recording.
• If you are capturing PowerPoint slides, we recommended selecting bothCapture PowerPointandCapture Main Screen.This allows your PowerPoint slideshow to be fully searchable by you and your students, while preserving animations and effects of the slideshow.
• If you want to immediately begin presenting your PowerPoint upon starting the recording, esnure the PowerPoint app is open and that your Secondary Sources are configured to Capture PowerPoint. Then, youselect the checkbox next to the option, Start presenting when recording startson the preview window to the right of the screen

  

Ending and Uploading a Session

1. When you are done with your recording, selectStop.

   
   

2. Change the name,add an optional description, and then clickUpload. If you wish to delete and try again, selectDelete and record again.

   
   

3. After selectingUpload,Manage Recordingwill appear and show you the upload progress.The longer the video is, the more time required to upload. We recommend leaving your computer on and connected to the Internet. If your device loses connection, Panoptowill automatically reconnect and continue uploading when back online.

   
   

4. OnceStatus/Linkappears and changes toProcessing, you mayexitthe software or leave it open and track the processing progress. You will also receive an email from Panoptoonce processing has completed.

   

Sessions will not be available to students until processing has been completed.

Generally, processingwill take about half of the total time of your video to process and upload.For example, a 1 hour video should be ready to view approximately 30 minutes after completion.

After receiving your confirmation email, go back to your course folder in WebCampus, then selectPanopto Recordings. The video you recorded will appear in the course folder you assigned prior to recording.

Recording Offline

You can record offline once Panoptohas been setup while online.

To record offline, selectOffline Recording during folder selection.

Once you finish recording and connect to the Internet, selectManage Recordings, then select the recording to upload.

Need Additional Help?

For additional assistance, please visit thePanopto Knowledge Basefor additional articles or ourServicesarea to submit a support ticket. You can also contact the IT Help Desk via phone (702) 895-0777 or email (ithelp@unlv.edu).

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