Teaching in a room that is not equipped with Panopto lecture capture equipment, but still want to record your classes and presentations? Luckily, there are ways that you can work around a lack of physical lecture capture equipment. This guide describes some ways that lecture capture can be accomplished based on common scenarios by listing requirements, method, and restrictions/disadvantages for each scenario.
Panopto Capture on the Web
Users can use Panopto Capture instead of Panopto for Windows or Mac. This tool does not require downloading software and works fully within the browser. We recommend using this tool if you will only be recording a single audio and video source, and one screen recording.
Recording Options
If you are interested in lecture capture, but are teaching in a space that does not have Panopto lecture capture equipment, please submit a ticket with your room location and needs.
Based on what the room is equipped with, solutions will vary and are considered on an as-available basis. Available resources, funding, frequency of use, and demand will dictate which rooms are equipped and how. Keep in mind that it may not be possible to provide all options in all rooms, as room layout, acoustics, infrastructure, resource availability, and other factors may impact the items required. Classroom Technology Services (CTS) will work with you to discuss the best strategy for meeting your needs to ensure a solid experience for you and your students.
Note that since Panopto is an automated lecture capture service, we do not provide camera operators.
Using Your Own Equipment
In this scenario, you will want to use your own laptop, webcam, and microphone to record your lecture in the room. This is a self-service approach to lecture capture, assuming that the room allows you to connect your laptop to the display/projection system via VGA or HDMI. All content that you would like to present must be available on your device.
Requirements
- Panopto software installed on your laptop
- Appropriate audio visual components
- Panopto requires at least one audio source to record a session.
- A video camera is optional. If you do not want to record video of yourself, you can simply record your audio while still recording the content you are presenting, such as a slideshow.
- We recommend using external cameras and microphones when possible.
Usage
- Connect your laptop to the HDMI or VGA cable on the lectern. This will allow the students in your class to see the content you plan to display.
- Make sure that your camera and microphone are connected to your device.
- Go to WebCampus and select your course. In the left navigation, select Panopto Recordings. This page must already be enabled in your course. If it is not, you can enable it in Settings.
- Select Create > Panopto for Windows / Mac, and use the Panopto recording software to create your recording. Make sure that you are getting audio and video from your camera, microphone, and screen. See our Panopto Guide for tutorials and specific information to be successful with this scenario.
- Select Record.
Restrictions/Disadvantages
- Extra equipment to carry
- More items to check prior to recording
- Cannot record any other sources in the room (i.e. Blu-ray, document camera)
- If camera recording is enabled, movement is restricted to camera’s field of view
Recording the Classroom PC Only
In this scenario, you will want to record your lecture and whatever you are presenting on the classroom PC. However, you cannot record the document camera or media players.
You must request equipment to be setup in advance from Classroom Technology Services (CTS).
Requirements
- Panopto software installed on the classroom computer
- External camera and USB microphone connected to the computer, provided by the user or requested from the Classroom Technology Services (CTS) team
- Camera video is optional for recordings, but you must have an audio source. If you do not want to record video of yourself, you can simply record your audio while still recording the content you are presenting, such as a slideshow.
- If the room is equipped with a voice amplification system, you can use the in-room microphone for your recordings, without needing to provide your own.
Usage
- If the room is equipped with a voice amplification system, CTS will connect the audio output from the audio system to the microphone input jack on the computer. Otherwise, an external USB microphone must also be connected.
- Optionally, connect a camera to the classroom computer USB port.
- Go to WebCampus, select your course, then on the left, select Panopto Recordings.
- Select Create, select Panopto Recorder for Windows, and use the Panopto recording software to create your recording. Make sure that you are getting audio and video from your camera, microphone, and laptop screen. See our Panopto Guide for tutorials and specific information to be successful with this scenario.
- Select Record.
Restrictions/Disadvantages
- Cannot record any other sources in the room, such as a document camera or media player
- If using a camera, movement is limited to the camera's field of vision
Recording with the PC and Other Sources
In this scenario, you will want to record your lecture, as well as all content on the projector screen, including a document camera and/or media player.
You must request equipment to be setup in advance from Classroom Technology Services (CTS).
Requirements
- CTS has installed appropriate equipment to capture content on the screen and send to the classroom computer
- Panopto software installed on the classroom computer
- External camera and USB microphone connected to the computer, provided by the user or requested from the Classroom Technology Services (CTS) team
- Camera video is optional for recordings, but you must have an audio source. If you do not want to record video of yourself, you can simply record your audio while still recording the content you are presenting, such as a slideshow.
- If the room is equipped with a voice amplification system, you can use the in-room microphone for your recordings, without needing to provide your own.
Usage
- Prior to recording, CTS will configure the classroom equipment to capture content from the computer, document camera, and/or media players and send the video to the computer.
- If the room is equipped with a voice amplification system, CTS will connect the audio output from the audio system to the microphone input jack on the computer. Otherwise, an external USB microphone must also be connected.
- Optionally, connect a camera to the classroom computer USB port.
- Go to WebCampus, select your course, then on the left, select Panopto Recordings.
- Select Create, select Panopto Recorder for Windows, and use the Panopto recording software to create your recording. Make sure that you are getting audio and video from your camera, microphone, and laptop screen. See our Panopto Guide for tutorials and specific information to be successful with this scenario.
- Select Record.
Restrictions/Disadvantages
- If using a camera, movement is limited to the camera's field of vision
- You must pre-arrange setup with CTS before your first recording
Automatically Record All Sessions and Content
In this scenario, you will want your lectures to be scheduled to record automatically, using all of the equipment available in the room.
You must request equipment to be setup in advance from Classroom Technology Services (CTS).
Requirements
- CTS has installed appropriate equipment to capture content on the screen and send to the classroom computer
- Panopto Remote Recorder software installed on the classroom computer (this is different from the typical Panopto recording software)
- External camera and USB microphone connected to the computer, provided by the user or requested from the Classroom Technology Services (CTS) team
- Camera video is optional for recordings, but you must have an audio source. If you do not want to record video of yourself, you can simply record your audio while still recording the content you are presenting, such as a slideshow.
- If the room is equipped with a voice amplification system, you can use the in-room microphone for your recordings, without needing to provide your own.
Usage
- Prior to recording, CTS will configure the classroom equipment to capture content from the computer, document camera, and/or media players and send the video to the computer.
- If the room is equipped with a voice amplification system, CTS will connect the audio output from the audio system to the microphone input jack on the computer. Otherwise, an external USB microphone must also be connected.
- Optionally, connect a camera to the classroom computer USB port.
- Submit a Panopto Lecture Capture – Request for Scheduling scheduling request form to schedule recordings in Panopto
- When recordings are scheduled, you will simply need to
- Make sure the content you want to display is on the screen.
- Make sure that the microphone is on and unmuted.
- Use the Panopto Remote Recorder tab on the taskbar to pause, stop, and extend the recording.
Restrictions/Disadvantages
- If using a camera, movement is limited to the camera's field of vision
- You must pre-arrange setup with CTS before your first recording
- You will need to submit a Panopto Lecture Capture – Request for Scheduling scheduling request form to schedule recordings in Panopto
Need Additional Help?
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).