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== Setup == | == Setup == | ||
To set up Panopto for a course, start by adding the Panopto block to your Moodle course. Follow the instructions here:[[Adding the Panopto Block to a Moodle Course|Adding the Panopto Block to a Moodle Course]] | To set up Panopto for a course, start by adding the Panopto block to your Moodle course. Follow the instructions here: [[Adding the Panopto Block to a Moodle Course|Adding the Panopto Block to a Moodle Course]] | ||
After the block has been added, your course is set up to accept Panopto recordings. | After the block has been added, your course is set up to accept Panopto recordings. | ||
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== Recording Panopto Videos == | == Recording Panopto Videos == | ||
You can use the Panopto Recorder software to get started. | You can use the Panopto Recorder software to get started. You can download the Panopto Recorder software from the Panopto block within Moodle. Download the program and install it on your computer. Classroom computers should already have the Panopto Recorder installed, so you can skip this step if you are using an ITS computer. | ||
Follow the instructions from the following page to begin recording using Panopto: [[Recording Video with the Panopto Recorder Software|Recording Video with the Panopto Recorder Software]] | Follow the instructions from the following page to begin recording using Panopto: [[Recording Video with the Panopto Recorder Software|Recording Video with the Panopto Recorder Software]] | ||
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== Embedding a Panopto Video on a Moodle Page == | == Embedding a Panopto Video on a Moodle Page == | ||
By default, the recording appears within the Panopto block within Moodle. | By default, the recording appears within the Panopto block within Moodle. You can also embed the videos within Moodle. | ||
To embed a Panopto video, follow the instructions from the following page:[[Embed a Panopto Video on a Moodle Page|Embed a Panopto Video on a Moodle Page]] | To embed a Panopto video, follow the instructions from the following page: [[Embed a Panopto Video on a Moodle Page|Embed a Panopto Video on a Moodle Page]] | ||
== Captioning Panopto Videos == | == Captioning Panopto Videos == | ||
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Panopto has a few different options for captioning videos. Please follow instructions from the following pages to set up auto-captioning: | Panopto has a few different options for captioning videos. Please follow instructions from the following pages to set up auto-captioning: | ||
* You can set up auto-captioning services per video by following the instructions on this page: [[ | * You can set up auto-captioning services per video or per folder by following the instructions on this page: [[Captioning Videos in Panopto]] | ||
* If you would like professional captioning services, please reach out to ITS at [https://support.swarthmore.edu/ support.swarthmore.edu]. | * If you would like professional captioning services, please reach out to ITS at [https://support.swarthmore.edu/ support.swarthmore.edu]. | ||
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If you are having trouble viewing Panopto videos in Moodle, you may need to adjust your browser settings. | If you are having trouble viewing Panopto videos in Moodle, you may need to adjust your browser settings. | ||
Follow instructions from the following page to troubleshoot known issues:[[Troubleshooting Panopto Videos|Troubleshooting Panopto Videos]] | Follow instructions from the following page to troubleshoot known issues: [[Troubleshooting Panopto Videos|Troubleshooting Panopto Videos]] | ||
== Panopto Permissions Problems == | == Panopto Permissions Problems == | ||
Revision as of 20:08, 12 June 2026
Panopto is a video streaming and lecture capture system that is integrated with Swarthmore's Moodle site. It is possible to easily record video and/or your computer screen and publish it to your Moodle course. It is also possible to embed video from Panopto using the embed icon from within Moodle's rich-text editor.
Setup
To set up Panopto for a course, start by adding the Panopto block to your Moodle course. Follow the instructions here: Adding the Panopto Block to a Moodle Course
After the block has been added, your course is set up to accept Panopto recordings.
Integrating Zoom Recordings with Panopto and Moodle
Follow the instructions on this page: Integrating Moodle, Zoom, and Panopto
Recording Panopto Videos
You can use the Panopto Recorder software to get started. You can download the Panopto Recorder software from the Panopto block within Moodle. Download the program and install it on your computer. Classroom computers should already have the Panopto Recorder installed, so you can skip this step if you are using an ITS computer.
Follow the instructions from the following page to begin recording using Panopto: Recording Video with the Panopto Recorder Software
Embedding a Panopto Video on a Moodle Page
By default, the recording appears within the Panopto block within Moodle. You can also embed the videos within Moodle.
To embed a Panopto video, follow the instructions from the following page: Embed a Panopto Video on a Moodle Page
Captioning Panopto Videos
Panopto has a few different options for captioning videos. Please follow instructions from the following pages to set up auto-captioning:
- You can set up auto-captioning services per video or per folder by following the instructions on this page: Captioning Videos in Panopto
- If you would like professional captioning services, please reach out to ITS at support.swarthmore.edu.
Troubleshooting Panopto
If you are having trouble viewing Panopto videos in Moodle, you may need to adjust your browser settings.
Follow instructions from the following page to troubleshoot known issues: Troubleshooting Panopto Videos
Panopto Permissions Problems
In some cases, the Panopto Recorder tries to save the video in a place where you don't have permission to write a new file.
- In the Panopto Recorder program, go to Preferences (on the menu bar) and make sure the Recording Folder is set to a location that you can write to.
- If you see an invalid login message when trying to record or upload content, be sure to contact ITS at support.swarthmore.edu.
Video Quality
In the Panopto Recorder program, go to Preferences (on the menu bar), and you can adjust the video compress and frame rate options.
Panopto Documentation
Panopto has a robust support page. Please be sure to search their documentation for helpful answers by going to: http://support.panopto.com/documentation