Kaltura

What is Kaltura? 

Kaltura is a media tool that allows students to record, share and upload media to Blackboard Learn. To access Kaltura from Blackboard Learn, click on MyMedia located on the right side of the Blackboard Learn home page. To access Kaltura from Canvas, click on MyMedia located on the global navigation bar on the right side,

Once you click on the MyMedia page, you will see an “Add New” button. This button will give you an option of tools that you are able to use. 

These are the tools: 

• • Media Upload- a way to upload media to MyMediaand share in Blackboard Learn and Canvas. Great option if you prefer using your mobile device to record and upload videos. This tool allows you to upload videos directly to Kaltura.
  • Webcam Recorder- an easy way to record videos from your webcam or built-in camera. This tool will record your video and pick up audio and directly drop it in Kaltura. 
  • YouTube- a tool that allows you to copy and paste any YouTube video link directly to your MyMedia . 

Note: Kaltura Capture and Video Quiz are tools that are mainly managed by instructors.

Recording Webcam to Kaltura

Tutorials

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• Analytics for Media

  To view analytics for a specific video (including number of views, average view times, people who viewed, etc.), locate your video in My Media and click to open. This will bring you to the video. 
  
      1. Click the Actions button and select Analytics

  

  This will bring you to the Analytics area. Here you may view the total number of visits, number of views, drop off rates, average view time, and the top engrossed viewers.

  

• Editing a Video in Kaltura

  Editing a Video 

  Access Your Media 

  Assuming you have already recorded, or uploaded a video to your My Media area on Kaltura, locate your video using your preferred method: 

  • From media.csuchico.edu 
  • From Blackboard Learn home page, My Media 

  Edit Media

  Users may edit video details, such as (name, description, tags), collaborators, options (clipping and comments), and more.  

      1. To edit video options, click on the edit (pencil) icon to the right of your video.

  

      2. This will bring you to the Edit area. Here you may preview the video and edit your video details and options.

  

      3. Click the Details tab to edit details, such as the video title, description, and tags.

  

      4. Click on the Options tab to allow others to create clips of the video and to enable or disable comments.

  

      5. Click on the Collaboration tab to change ownership or to allow others to collaborate on your video.

  

      6. Click on the Thumbnails tab to create or replace the video's thumbnail image.

  

      7.Click on the Downloads tab to select which format users can download.

  

      8. Click on the Captions tab to review your auto-captions file, edit captions, request captions, or upload a new caption file. For more information on captioning, contact OATS.

  

      9. Click on the Timeline tab to add chapter markers to the video timeline.

  

  
  Timeline

  You may select a certain point on the timeline, zoom in/out on the timeline, or use the timeline to clip, trim, or chop your video. The Timeline includes the following icons and tools:

  • Redo icon: retracts to the last action you performed on the Timeline.
  • Undo icon: undoes the last action you performed on the Timeline.
  • Reset icon: resets the Timeline to its last saved state.
  • Real-Time Marker, with Quick Action and Time Code.
    • Set In/Out: use to set cue points on your timeline.
    • Split: use to cut your segment at the selected point.
  • Fade In/Out icon: use to set fade in/out cue points on your selected segment.
  • Delete icon: use to cut the selected segment.
  • Zoom marker: use to enlarge the timeline display granularity.
  • Handlebars: use to snap to a certain point on the video segment.
  • Show/Hide Audio: show or hide the audio tracks on the timeline.
  • Total amount of the video duration: indicates the total amount of time of the video.

  

  Trim a Video

  Trimming enables you to edit the start time and end time of your media. Trimming a video affects your original video and any changes you make will be permanent.

     1. Using the handlebars at the beginning and end of the clip, drag the bars to where you would like the video to start and stop.

  

  Clip a Video

  Creating a media clip creates a new media entry.  The clipping tool enables you to edit your media using the timeline or by setting the start time and end time of your new clip. 

  1. Using the handlebars at the beginning and end of the new clip, drag the bars to where you would like the video to start and stop.

  

      2. Click Save A Copy. This will create a new clip.

  
  Deleting Media

      1. Click on the Trash icon to delete media.

• Kaltura Capture

  What is Kaltura Capture

  Kaltura Capture is a presentation/production tool that allows users to record screen, voice, and webcam. It is a standalone application, which means it can be used without an internet connection. Recorded presentations can be uploaded to your My Media and shared in Blackboard Learn.

  TLP recommends reaching out to the *NAME OF NEW WEBSITE* to ensure a successful implementation of this tool within your instructional materials, activities, and delivery.

  • Locating andLaunching Kaltura Capture (Google Doc)
  • Use Kaltura Capture to Record Screen & Camera (Google Doc)
  • Recording Options with Kaltura Capture (Google Doc)
  • Completing & Uploading a Kaltura Capture Recording (Google Doc)
  • Sharing Kaltura Media in Blackboard Learn (Google Doc)
  • Sharing Kaltura Media in Canvas (Google Doc)
• MediaSpace vs MyMedia: What is the Difference?

  MediaSpace is a video hosting service, similar to YouTube or Vimeo, that allows instructors and staff to manage and share video content in one place.

  MyMedia however, is a tool in Blackboard Learn and Canvas that allows you to save and upload media to your own personal “cloud.” MyMedia can be very beneficial as it can be useful for uploading videos for a discussion board and/or other assignments. 

• Trim, Clip, and Chop/Slice Your Media

  Trim, Clip, and Chop/Splice Your Media

      1. To launch the Kaltura Media editor, go to your My Media and then click on the edit (pencil) icon to the right of your video. 
  

  

      2. Once the video loads, click Launch Editor. 

  

      The editor consists of a left, right, and bottom pane.