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Panopto Recorder

Overview

Panopto Recorder is the primary tool used to create video recordings for Panopto. It allows instructors to capture multiple sources simultaneously, such as slides, screen activity, webcam video, and audio.

Recordings are automatically uploaded to the Panopto platform where they can be edited, captioned, and shared with students through Canvas.

Panopto Recorder can be used for:

  • Lecture capture

  • Screen demonstrations

  • Narrated slide presentations

  • Guest lectures

  • Tutorials

  • Student video assignments

  • And more…

  • Record screen, slides, webcam, and audio simultaneously.

  • Capture PowerPoint slides with searchable text.

  • Pause and resume recordings.

  • Automatically upload recordings to Panopto folders.

  • Record multiple video sources.

  • Record presentations or assignments.

  • Submit video projects.

  • Upload recordings to course folders.

  • Advanced cinematic video production.

  • Complex multi-camera editing.

  • You need advanced video editing tools.

  • You require professional video production features.

  • Record lectures for asynchronous viewing.

  • Create video quizzes.

  • Create flipped classroom lecture videos.

  • Record software tutorials.

  • Record guest lectures.

  • Assign student presentation videos.

  • Review auto-generated captions.

  • Upload or add audio descriptions.

  • Upload slides for searchable transcripts.

General Information

Students typically access Panopto recordings through Canvas and will not have creator access to the Panopto course folder. If instructors create video assignments, students may use the Panopto Video tool through the Canvas Rich Content Editor to access Panopto Recorder to record and submit to video assignments.

Resources

Cost: Free

Status: Available

How to Access

Instructor: Log into Canvas, navigate to a site, and select Panopto Video. If Panopto Video is not enabled in your menu, see How do I manage Course Navigation links?

Student: Log into Canvas, navigate to your video assignment, and use the Panopto Video tool through the Canvas Rich Content Editor.

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