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By default, you can store your videos in the Panopto folder in your WebCampus course. This folder will usually contain the name of the semester, the prefix/code of the course, and the section number. Storing your videos here will ensure all students in that course can see your videos.
In many cases, though, you might want to reuse your Panopto content in another course or a future course. This article provides a summary of the options you have, as an instructor, to reuse your content beyond your course.
Using Your "My Folder"
Your My Folder is a central location where you have the same management and video modification abilities as you do in a course folder. In your My Folder, you can create subfolders, edit videos, and create copies of those videos. Your "My Folder" will always be accessible to you, no matter which courses are added or removed from your WebCampus.
We recommend storing your Panopto content in your “My Folder” if any of the following situations apply to you:
- You plan to use the same content across multiple courses that are not cross-listed (combined)
- You plan to use the same content across multiple semesters
- You plan to share content outside of WebCampus
If any of the above situations apply to you, we recommend using your "My Folder" as the original location of your content.
Reference Copy or Full Copy
Reference Copy
Reference Copies are a special type of content in Panopto and are an efficient way to copy and reuse videos across courses. A reference copy will create what appears to be a new video in a new course or folder. You can identify a reference copy by the "linked" icon.
You can also look in the settings of the video and find the original video connected to this reference copy (further noting the reduced settings):
You can also look at the original video and see how many reference copies are attached to that video:
Reference copies keep all the information from the original content, except for class-specific details like discussion posts, notes, and quiz results. The video remains in its original location, which students cannot see, and it won’t appear to them as a separate video. Reference copies can be renamed, shared with different audiences, or have their settings adjusted without impacting the original content or other reference copies.
Editing the Original Video of a Reference Copy
If the original video is edited in any way, the reference copies will automatically update to reflect those changes. For example, if you edit the original video and clip out a section or change quiz questions, all reference copies will reflect those adjustments. You will receive a warning before editing to remind you changes will affect all reference copies.
If at any time you need to make unique edits to a video, you can convert a reference copy to a full copy by selecting Edit on the reference copy. If anyone viewed the reference copy, any information collected such as view counts or quiz results will be retained once the reference copy is converted to a full copy.
Full Copy
A Full Copy may be a copy of your original video, but unlike a reference, it functions like a brand new Panopto video. They can be edited freely without affecting the original. This can be a less efficient way to copy videos in bulk, as Panopto only allows requesting full copies one at a time, instead of in bulk.
Comparison
| |
Reference Copy |
Full Copy |
| Editing |
Some items such as the title, folder, permissions, and other attributes can be edited on the reference copy, such as including a course title on a reference copy.
Video content must be changed on the original video, and any changes will affect all reference copies. If you request to edit a reference copy, it will generate a full copy. |
Panopto generates a new original video after the copy is done. Edits to the copy do not affect any other video. |
| Sharing |
Both reference copies and full copies can be shared as desired. By default, it will inherit the folder permissions of the folder it is placed in. |
| Copying |
Reference copies will be created much faster and is the only option when bulk copying videos |
Full copies must be requested one at a time and will take longer to generate |
| Storage Use |
Reference copies do not use additional storage space |
Full copies will count toward storage space. While creators do not have a pre-set limit of storage, it is not recommended to make full copies if not required |
Selecting a Reuse Method
There are a few methods to reusing your Panopto content, depending on how many videos you need to copy.
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Type of Copy Required |
| Number of Videos to Copy |
Reference Copy |
Full Copy |
| Entire course, including sub-folders |
LMS Content Reuse |
Manual Copy |
| Most videos in a course |
Bulk Copy |
Manual Copy |
| Few videos |
Manual Copy |
LMS Content Reuse
LMS Content Reuse allows you to retain the entire structure of a folder in one WebCampus course and copy it exactly into another WebCampus course. This process will also update any Panopto links you embedded in assignments, discussions, pages, etc, as long as they were embedded correctly in the original course using WebCampus’s Rich Content Editor. It will look like nothing has changed from the original course. If you want to edit any videos, you can do so in the new course, which will create full copies.
Bulk Copy
Bulk Copy allows you to copy multiple videos in a folder at once, then move them to another folder. This option will create reference copies which can be moved independently to new locations. The creation of full copies are not available using the bulk-copy at this time.
Manual Copy
Manual Copy allows you to immediately make full copies of videos, or to select a few videos to individually copy. You'll have the option of making a fully copy or reference copy before you request the copy.
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).