Is your instructor requiring use of the Panopto lecture capture tool in creating videos for assignments or course requirements? If so, this guide will get you started with recording for Panopto.
Requirements for Recording in Panopto
To record content in Panopto, you will need the following:
- A desktop or laptop computer running either Windows or macOS
- High quality microphone with USB connectivity.
- Some devices and cameras come with built-in microphones, which will work if you are not planning to move around during your presentation.
- Optionally, a high quality video camera with USB connectivity.
- If you do not wish to record your face, you have the option of doing an audio-only recording.
- A stable internet connection to upload your video
Need a camera or mic? University Libraries offers cameras, microphones, and space to record content though their
Multimedia Production program.
Recording Options
No matter how you submit your video, there are always three ways for you to create it.
Panopto Software
Also known as Panopto for Windows or Panopto for Mac, the software is a versatile tool for creating both long and short recordings. You will need to download and install Panopto for Windows or Mac, which you can do before your session. After installing Panopto Recorder, you are ready to begin recording,
Recording with Panopto Capture Online Tool
Capture is the browser-based version of Panopto. It is ideal for shorter recordings. For a full tutorial on the Capture interface, please see Panopto Capture Web-Based Tool.
Uploading a Video Not Recorded via Panopto
If you used a professional video editing solution, or have an existing video, you can upload that content to Panopto directly.
Video Editing
You
will not be able to use video editing if you have recorded your video by a) using the Panopto icon in a textbox assignment or discussion post or b) uploading, then embedding your video into a textbox. Editing a video can only be done if you have uploaded the video using the
Create button.
For more information on this, please see
Submitting a Panopto Video Assignment or Discussion Post.
Panopto has basic video editing features. Through the Panopto editor, you can:
- Add and edit captions
- Hide parts of your video that you do not want viewers to see
- Include a table of contents
- Choose which video stream you want your viewers to focus on if you are capturing more than one secondary source, such as a dual computer monitor
Need Additional Help?
We also offer a video tutorial for students on Panopto Video Submissions.
For additional assistance, please visit the Panopto Knowledge Base for additional articles or our Services area to submit a support ticket. You can also contact the IT Help Desk via phone (702) 895-0777 or email (ithelp@unlv.edu).