Record A New Session and Embed Videos in Panopto Tool Link

Introduction

Create and share engaging video content directly from your Panopto Brightspace Folder located in the Tools link. Whether you're creating lectures, tutorials, or updates, this process ensures your videos are easily accessible to students and seamlessly integrated into your course. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to record a new session, from accessing the course folder to using Panopto's recording tools.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Record A New Session

  1. In your Brightspace course, go to the navigation bar and click on Tools to access the drop-down menu.
  2. Then click on Panopto to access your course folder.
    • This may take a few minutes as first-time access begins the process of populating the course and assignment folders in Panopto.

Graphic on the course naviagtion bar where Tools and Panopto are labeled for steps one and two.

  1. After the folder has populated, click on the orange +Create button on the top right of the screen and select from the menu where you would like to record your session:
    • Panopto for Windows - record in application. (You can download Panopto through this option if you do not have the application.)
      • If you have a MacBook, there will be a blue link titled Click here for other download options to download the Mac application for Panopto.
    • Panopto Capture - record in browser. (recommended to record in Google Chrome for Firefox.)
    • Upload Media - you also have the option to record from a third-party application or your device and upload the video to make edits.

Visual of the +Create button being boxed to create recording session.

  1. After the session is recorded, it is recommended to change the title, description, and add captions for accessibility.

Embed Your Session

  1. In the content area of your course, navigate to the folder where you want your lecture video to be included in.

  2. Next, navigate to the right side and click on Create New to add a blank HTML Page.

Visual after clicking the Create New button, the "Page" button is boxed.

  1. In the page area, navigate to your toolbar and click on the Insert Stuff Icon (an icon with a triangle, circle, two lines, and square).

Page Dashboard with the Insert Stuff icon boxed.

  1. Once you click on the icon, select the Panopto Video Embed 1.3.

Insert Stuff panel with the  Panopto Video Embed 1.3 highlighted and boxed.

  1. This will open your course's Panopto folder with all the sessions you have recorded.
    • You also have the option to upload a video or record this way as well!

Dashboard view of the Panopto Video Embed 1.3.

  1. Next, you will be able to select your video and click on Insert and Insert again;, to fully embed the video onto the page.
  1. Once you have adjusted any settings, Save and Close.

HTML Page dashboard with the Save and Close button boxed.

  1. The video should now be viewable in the Content area for students.

Content area of the course with the embedded Panopto lecture video boxed.

​​​Troubleshooting Tips

Additional Resources

How to Record with Panopto for Windows | Panopto Support

How to Record with Panopto for Mac | Panopto Support

How to Record a Video with Panopto Capture | Panopto Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Why isn’t my screen being recorded on Mac when using Capture?

Additional permissions must be given in order to allow the screen to be captured by your desired browser. If these permissions are not granted, the screen will fail to be recorded, as the browser does not have permission to access it. View the resource guide: Why isn’t my screen being recorded on Mac when using Capture? | Panopto Support

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