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= Upload & Record =
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[[File:Add New.png|frameless|right]]
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When you want to add a new video to LearnIT you have different ways of doing so. You can add new media both from [[My Media Library]] or directly to a specific course from [[Course Media]].
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If you have a video file ready you can simply upload it. But when you're about to record a video LearnIT Media has a variety of tools you can also use to do this.
  
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Adding new videos is done by clicking the "Add New" button from your media library or course media, and selecting the method you need.
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==Media Upload==
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The most straight forward way to add a video through a simple upload page. You can upload any video file (a MP4, MOV, AVI etc.) from your computer. You can drag and drop a file onto the page, or click "+ Choose a file to upload" to browse to a file on your harddisk.
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== Desktop Capture ==
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Allows you to use the "Kaltura Capture" software package to record your webcam and/or screen directly on your computer. With some advanced features, such as the opportunity to allow viewers to see both your webcam and screen recording at the same time.
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==Quick Record==
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[[File:Address-bar Allow Recording.png|frameless|right]]
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Is only available when you're using Google Chrome(-based) browser. This option allows you to record simple videos without leaving your browser. Note that by default your browser might block access to your camera & microphone. If you're not prompted to give this access, you can click the lock-icon in your address bar to manually grant this permission while on LearnIT.[[File:Record Media screen.png|thumb|left]]
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Simply click the big red button to start recording. There will be a 3 second countdown after you click before the recording starts. When you're finished you can see the result before you decide whether you want to use this recording. It's also possible to download the result without adding it to LearnIT. <br>
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''Note that you can't restart the recording after you've stopped it, you can only start over.''
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However using [[LearnIT Media/The Video Editor|The Video Editor]] you will be able to trim and join multiple recordings.

Revision as of 09:35, 27 May 2021

Upload & Record

Add New.png

When you want to add a new video to LearnIT you have different ways of doing so. You can add new media both from My Media Library or directly to a specific course from Course Media. If you have a video file ready you can simply upload it. But when you're about to record a video LearnIT Media has a variety of tools you can also use to do this.

Adding new videos is done by clicking the "Add New" button from your media library or course media, and selecting the method you need.

Media Upload

The most straight forward way to add a video through a simple upload page. You can upload any video file (a MP4, MOV, AVI etc.) from your computer. You can drag and drop a file onto the page, or click "+ Choose a file to upload" to browse to a file on your harddisk.

Desktop Capture

Allows you to use the "Kaltura Capture" software package to record your webcam and/or screen directly on your computer. With some advanced features, such as the opportunity to allow viewers to see both your webcam and screen recording at the same time.


Quick Record

Address-bar Allow Recording.png

Is only available when you're using Google Chrome(-based) browser. This option allows you to record simple videos without leaving your browser. Note that by default your browser might block access to your camera & microphone. If you're not prompted to give this access, you can click the lock-icon in your address bar to manually grant this permission while on LearnIT.

Record Media screen.png

Simply click the big red button to start recording. There will be a 3 second countdown after you click before the recording starts. When you're finished you can see the result before you decide whether you want to use this recording. It's also possible to download the result without adding it to LearnIT.
Note that you can't restart the recording after you've stopped it, you can only start over. However using The Video Editor you will be able to trim and join multiple recordings.