Panopto Videos
Panopto is a video platform that is integrated into Brightspace. Some of the videos in your course may be hosed in Panopto. You do not need any special software or plugins to watch Panopto videos. It is very similar to watching a YouTube video. Panopto can be very powerful and valuable to you as a student. For example, you can search inside of videos to easily jump to the points in the video that are most relevant. Note-taking or reviewing lectures just got a lot easier! Additionally, you can speed up or slow down the video playback using the player controls. If your instructor uses multiple cameras or sources during the video, you can switch between them on the fly.
Your instructor may ask you to record a video with Panopto. If so, there are instructions on this page to learn how to do that.
Using Panopto for Video Assignments
Panopto released a feature that allows students to upload, record, and submit videos all without leaving Brightspace. While Video Note and file submissions have been used for video assignments, we recommend using Panopto for all video purposes. The Panopto platform offers more features for both students and instructors while being more stable. In order to use this feature you will need to do the following:
In the assignment, select the Insert Stuff tool
Select Panopto Videos
Select either Upload or Record
Once finished uploading or recording, select the Choose tab
Click on the video you wish to submit (this works even if the video has not finished processing yet)
Select Insert
Select Insert again
From there, your video is ready to be submitted for the assignment.
Panopto Basics
Using Panopto to Record, Upload, & Share Your Video
Your instructor needs to allow you permission to record. If they do not do this, you will not be able to record!
Log in and access your course. Click on the ‘More Tools’ menu and select ‘Panopto’.
A list of videos will appear on the screen for the class you are taking. You are looking for a folder that ends in [assignments]. This folder will allow you permission to record.
Select the ‘Create’ button and choose ‘Record a new session’. A window will appear to prompt you to install the Panopto Recorder software. If you do not yet have the Panopto Recorder software, please click the ‘Download Installer’ button for the type of computer you have.
Note: The Panopto Recorder software requires Administrator rights to install. In a hurry and need to use Panopto without the Panopto Recorder software? You can try the other options listed - Panopto Capture or Upload Media.
Note: If you prefer to use your phone, you can record using the iOS or Android app. Simply search for & download the Panopto app in your devices’ application store.
After you have opened/installed the Panopto Recorder software, it is time to check your settings. You can capture your screen if you have something to show on your computer, or you can just record whatever is on your webcam. You do not necessarily need a webcam for Panopto – but you definitely need a microphone. Use the various dropdown menus and checkboxes to select your inputs and other settings. Ensure you are saving the video to the correct folder (with [assignments] at the end) & give your session a meaningful name. By default, it will provide the date and time you initiated the recording.
Tip: Ensure you have the correct microphone selected by looking at the volume level meter!
Click the large ‘Record’ button. The software will let you know when it is running. Then, begin your presentation/speech/demonstration video!
When you are done, click the ‘Stop’ button. Alternatively, if you need to step away for a bit, click the ‘Pause’ button to Pause recording and resume it again at your leisure.
If you have not done so already, it will prompt you to give your session a name and click the ‘Upload’ button. If you made a mistake and want to re-record, click ‘Delete and record again’.
Tip: Panopto has a video editor built-in. If you want to trim your clip, check out our tutorial on editing Panopto videos.
Your video will automatically begin to upload to Panopto. Wait for your session to upload. Once the upload is done, it will begin to process. You can close out of Panopto at this time.
Return to your course and navigate to the ‘Panopto’ link under ‘More Tools’. Once it processes, your video will appear in the folder you selected in Step 4. Ensure it’s in your class [assignment] folder.
The last thing to do is provide easy access to the video for your classmates and instructor. Navigate to any area in your course where you want the video to appear Assignment, Discussion, Quiz, etc.). Then, click on the ‘Insert Stuff’ button anywhere that has the HTML editor.
Scroll down and choose ‘Panopto’.
Select your video from the list. Scroll down and click the ‘Insert’ button.
Click the ‘Insert’ button. If this is your first time using Panopto, you may need to click an ‘Allow’ button as well.
Your video will now appear embedded on the page. You’re good to go!
Panopto Captions Video Tutorial
Recording a Video in Panopto Video Tutorial
How to Download Captions
When viewing a video in Panopto:
In the video you want to download captions from, click Captions on the left
Click the download button in the top right of the Caption window
When viewing an embedded video:
Click the Advanced Controls menu (up arrow) at the bottom of the player
Select the More Actions button (ellipsis) in the top right
Click Download Transcript
Panopto Advanced
Use a Mobile Device to Record Videos
Download the Brightspace Pulse app from the Android or iOS application store. After it is installed, log in and tap on the ellipses (three vertical dots) icon in the top-right corner. Select ‘Launch Northeast Iowa Community... (this will launch Brightspace from your phone’s browser). Alternatively, you can just to go nicc.brightspace.com on your phone’s web browser if you do not want to install the application.
Enter your class. Using the “hamburger” icon on the top-right side of the screen, select ‘More Tools’ and choose ‘Panopto’.
Select the ‘Create’ button and choose ‘Upload Media’.
Ensure you are in a Panopto folder that you have access to record in. You should record in your class folder with the word [assignments] at the end of it. Top the area to record or upload a video.
Choose ‘Video’ or ‘Camcorder’ (depending on your device the language may be different). Or, select ‘Files’ or ‘Browse’ to select a video you have already created on your phone.
When you are done recording, your video will upload and begin to process. You are done! Both you and your instructor will be able to view the video you just created.
Recording with a Mobile Device Video Tutorial
Move a video in Panopto
Find the video in Panopto
Hover over the video and click on the Settings button (Gear icon)
Make sure you are on the Overview tab
Next to Folder, select the Edit text
Select the dropdown menu to select the folder you wish to move the video to
If you do not see the folder in the list, type the name of the folder
Folder naming schemes in Panopto are a bit different, so you will need to search for it as follows: Year Semester - Course Number (Ex: 2023 Fall - ACC-123-94001)
Once you have found the folder in the list, select the folder
Click the Save button next to the folder name
From there, the video will be moved to the folder that you selected. Please note that this can only be done if you have access to add videos to the destination folder, if you do not have access then you will need to request access from the destination folder's owner (most likely your instructor).
Searching and Viewing a Video in Panopto Video Tutorials
Video Discussions Video Tutorial
FAQs
Why can't I find my video in my course folder?
It is possible you may have recorded the video to a different folder by accident. When you record a video in Panopto, it will go to the folder that you are currently in. You can also click on the Everything option on the left to see all videos that you own or are shared with you.