How to move Panopto Videos to the assignment folder/personal folder

Introduction:

Panopto allows you to organize your videos into folders for courses, assignments, and personal storage. If you accidentally upload or create a video in the wrong location, you can move or copy it to the correct course or assignment folder.

This article explains how to move a Panopto video from My Folder or another folder into a course's [assignments] folder so your instructor can access it.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Access your Panopto site

  1. Log in to Brightspace and open your course.
  2. Navigate to the Panopto link in your course by going to Tools and Panopto.

Tools from the navigation bar and Panopto from the drop-down menu boxed in orange.

  1. In the Brightspace Panopto menu, click on the boxed arrow button to open the full Panopto website.
    • Click on My Folder or the folder where your video is currently located.

New window icon boxed in orange from the top-right.

My Folder boxed in orange form the left-side menu options.

Steps to Move Videos

  1. Locate the video you want to move. For multiple, you can select the white box.
  2. Hover over the video, select the three dots, and click on Move.

Hovering over thumbnail, the three dots are boxed in orange and the option Move is also boxed.

  1. On the pop-up menu, type or find your course's assignments folder. Then click OK.

Move "My Personal Video" example with the UTRGV_Sample_Course selected from the search.

  1. If the move was successful, a notification should appear at the bottom of the site.
  2. Repeat steps if your video is located in a different folder.

To View Videos in the [assignments] Folder

  1. Go back to your course tab and access Panopto the same way.
    • Through Tools and Panopto.
  2. In your course's Panopto folder, select the sub-folder.

UTRGV_Sample_Couse [assignments] folder boxed in orange.

  1. View your video in the [assignments] folder.

"My Personal Video" example boxed in orange in the [assignments] folder.

Copy Videos from your My Folder

If you would like to copy the videos to keep the original version, you can do that as well.

  1. If you have the video in your My Folder, hover over the thumbnail to check the box on the top left corner.

Checkbox sqaured in orange from the top-left of the video thumbnail.

  1. Then, on the options above, click on the copy icon that looks like two papers.

Copy icon boxed in orange from the selection menu bar.

  1. You will be prompted to select a folder; type in the designated assignments folder you want to copy to.

UTRGV_Sample_Course boxed in orange from the Copy video(s) search.

  1. Click on the folder, and then click on the orange Copy button.

Copy video(s) to UTRGV_Sample_Course - UTRGV-1301-01 [assignments]

  1. Once the copy is completed, Panopto will let you know with a green indicator.

Confirmation of copy boxed in orange

  1. After the process is complete, you can review your copied video in the course's [assignments] folder.

Troubleshooting Tips:

I don’t see the correct folder

Verify you are enrolled in the course.

Refresh Panopto and try searching again.

Assignment folders only appear if they have been created by the instructor.

If the folder still does not appear, contact your instructor.

I accidentally moved to the wrong folder

Simply repeat the move process and select the correct folder.

The Move option isn't available

Refresh the page and check your permissions. If the option to move is grayed out, contact our office at ASK COLTT.

I do not see the "My Folder"

If you do not see the My Folder, please contact our office so we may create one for you.

My Instructor Cannot See My Video

Verify that:

The video is located in the correct course assignment folder.

The move or copy completed successfully.

The assignment folder belongs to the correct course.

If needed, send your instructor the video title and submission details.

Additional Resources:

How do I login to Panopto?

Move a Video | Panopto Support

How to Submit a Panopto Video Assignment in Brightspace

How to Submit Panopto Videos in Discussions

FAQ Section:

Q: Who can see my video after I move it?

Visibility depends on the folder permissions. Videos placed in assignment folders are typically visible only to you, your instructor, and users with permission to access that folder.

Q: Should I move or copy my video?

Move: Transfers the video to the new location and removes it from the original folder.

Copy: Creates a duplicate and keeps the original video in its current location.

If you want to maintain a personal backup, use Copy.

Q: How do I share a Panopto video link with my instructor?

  1. Open the video.
  2. Select Share in the upper-right corner.
  3. Verify the access settings allow viewing.
  4. For most academic submissions, it is recommended to set the video to: Your Organization (Unlisted)

Copy the link and paste it into your assignment, discussion, or email as needed.

Q: Can I move multiple videos at once?

Yes. Select the checkboxes next to each video and use the Move option to transfer them to the same folder.

Q: Will moving a video affect the recording itself?

No, moving a video only changes the location within Panopto. The video content, captions, and analytics remain intact.

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