How to Record A Video in Panopto Using the Panopto Capture Browser Tool

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You can record directly into Panopto using the Panopto Capture browser tool from any location that uses the TinyMCE editor. The most common use of this is creating a video in a Forum post or response.

[Note: the video quality of a video recording using Panopto Capture will depend on your browser configuration. Aspects like the number of tabs open, number of extensions installed, and amount of ram in your computer can lead to lower quality-video and audio recordings.]

This Guide Will Help You to:

Access Panopto through the Panopto Activity
Access Panopto Through the TinyMCE Editor In a Forum or Page
Record a Video using Panopto Capture (Browser)
Insert Video Into the Forum
Seek Further Assistance

Access Panopto through the Panopto Activity

For instructions on how to access Panopto through the Panopto Activity, please refer to the TigerTracks article

Access Panopto through the TinyMCE Editor in a Forum

For instructions on how to access Panopto through the TinyMCE Editor in a forum, please refer to the TigerTracks article How to Record or Add A Video in Panopto From Within a Forum [Student]

Record a video using Panopto Capture (Browser)

On the Record tab, select Name your recording and enter a name
Select Capture (Browser)
Panopto Capture will launch in a new browser tab.

Select your Microphone, Camera, and any screens or apps you would like to record.

For more information about recording using the Capture (Browser) option, see the Panopto article How to Create a Video Using Panopto Capture (starting with section 1.2)

Insert Video Into the Forum or Assignment

After you finish recording your video, it is important to select Insert in the Add Panopto Video window in order to insert the video into your forum post or assignment. If you miss selecting Insert, your video will disappear, but if you go back in to edit your forum post, you can select Insert on the video to add it to your post.