Canvas Studio

Canvas Studio is a communication tool that allows instructors and students to actively collaborate through video and audio media. The California Virtual Campus-Online Education Initiative grant is funding Studio for two years. 

Canvas Studio Features

How to use the new Caption Editor is Studio

Learners and instructors engage with video content by commenting directly onto the video timeline (in real time) and through quiz questions embedded directly into the media. This page ONLY addresses using the Canvas Studio Library and recording a video and adding captions. This resource does not include embedding quizzes which is more labor intensive. Training has yet to be developed for quizzes.

Note About Downloads: If you create a video in Canvas, and want to save it, use the download option. Media may only be downloaded if the video is an original upload to Canvas Studio or Canvas Studio recording (for example not a You Tube linked video).  Students are able to download Canvas Studio media content that appears within a course if the instructor or designer has turned on the 'Display Download Option' when embedding the Canvas Studio media into the course.

Sharing Videos

• • Canvas Studio Media content can be shared only to others who are enrolled in the same course as you.

  • Create a Public Link so that anyone can view the Canvas Studio Media.  Comments will not be included in public links.

  • Add Canvas Studio directly to a Module using the External Tool option.

  • The Canvas Studio Library can be accessed in the Rich Content Editor.  The RCE is used to edit Pages, Assignments, Quizzes, Discussions and Announcements. 

  • Students can submit Canvas Studio media through the Assignments, Quizzes and Discussions you assign to them.  Instructors can provide real-time feedback to students within the video using SpeedGrader. 

Related Guides and Resources

• • How do I share media with a user in Canvas Studio?

  • How do I embed Canvas Studio media in Canvas?

  • How do I get a public link or embed code for media in Canvas Studio?

  • How do I add Canvas Studio media as an external tool module item as an instructor?

  • How do I use Canvas Studio through the Rich Content Editor?

  • How do I submit Canvas Studio media as a Text Entry assignment as a student?

Recording in Canvas Studio

Tips for Creating Effective Videos

ALWAYS include captions! It's easy in Studio!

• • Keep videos short in length

  • Don't mix spoken word with on screen text

  • Make video learning interactive

  • Engage or hook learners right from the beginning

  • Maintain engagement throughout the video

Related Guides and Resources

• • How do I record a video with a webcam in Canvas Studio?

  • How do I record a screen capture video in Canvas Studio?

  • Screencast-O-Matic Editing Tutorials

  • Screencast-O-Matic Video Editor Cheat Sheet

Related Guides and Resources

• • How do I add comments or replies to media in a Canvas Studio account?

  • How do I manage comments for media in a Canvas Studio account?

  • How do I add comments or replies to Canvas Studio media in Canvas?

  • How do I manage Canvas Studio media comments in Canvas as an instructor?

Additional Resources

CVC-OEI Canvas Studio Training

Getting Ready for Canvas Studio: Computer Specifications

This is a list of basic computer system requirements to use Canvas Studio. It is always recommended to use the most up-to-date versions and better connections. Canvas Studio will still run with the minimum specifications, but you may experience slower loading times.

Screen Size

• Canvas Studio is best viewed at a minimum resolution of 800x600.

Operating Systems

• Windows 8.1 and newer

• Mac OSX 10.6 and newer

• Linux - ChromeOS

Computer Speed & Processor

• Use a computer 5 years old or newer when possible

• 1GB of RAM

• 2GHz processor

Internet Speed

• Along with compatibility and web standards, Canvas Studio has been carefully crafted to accommodate low bandwidth environments

• Minimum of 512kbps

Screen Readers

• Macintosh: VoiceOver (latest version for Safari)

• PC: JAWS (latest version for Internet Explorer)

• PC: NVDA (latest version for Firefox)

• There is no screen reader support for Canvas Studio in Chrome

Supported Browsers

• Canvas Studio supports the same browsers as Canvas.

• Note: Canvas Studio webcam capture is only supported by Chrome and Firefox browsers.

Canvas Studio on Mobile Devices

• The Canvas Studio interface is optimized for desktop displays and is not officially supported on mobile browsers.

Canvas Mobile Operating System Native App Support

• iOS 7 and newer (versions vary by device)

• Android 4.2 and newer