Panopto, Bryn Mawr’s lecture capture system, is available to all Bryn Mawr College community members. as well as any non-Bryn Mawr students enrolled in Bryn Mawr courses. Please read Panopto: Get and log into your account if you need help accessing Panopto. Once you've logged in, you can use Panopto record and upload recordings.
Before you start, you might need:
- a computer (preferably with a built-in webcam) that meets Panopto’s system requirements.
- a reliable Internet connection.
- to install the Panopto Desktop App onto the computer you will be using to record your video or presentation. See how to download and install Panopto.
Create a recording
- Log in to your computer and open any applications and files that you will use during your recording. For example, if you wanted to show Powerpoint slides, a web page, and an image in a PDF document, open your PowerPoint file, your web browser, and the PDF file. Opening your presentation materials before opening Panopto ensures that your computer will run smoothly while recording.
- Launch the Panopto application on your device or log into Panopto Capture through a web browser. Read Panopto: Record lecture using desktop app or Panopto: Record in your browser (Panopto Capture) if you need help with either process.
- Check your Audio, Video, & Screen and Apps settings (for Panopto Capture)or you Audio, Video, Slides, and Secondary Sources settings (for the desktop app) to make sure your recording will capture everything you want. For more detailed information, including how to use on-screen features during a recording, see Panopto’s guide on How to Record a Video and Best Practices for Recording.
Note: If you are recording from an on-campus location, you may use one of Bryn Mawr’s Technology Enhanced Classrooms to create a Panopto recordings. If you are recording from an off-campus location and your computer cannot support Panopto, reach out to your Dean or instructor regarding possible technology accommodations.
- Click Record to start recording
- Click Stop when finished.
Your recording is now complete! If you recorded using Panopto Capture, your recording will automatically upload to Bryn Mawr's Panopto site. Consult Panopto: Where are my recordings? in order to determine where on the site your recording can be found. Otherwise, look at the instructions in the next section.
Upload a recording made in Panopto for Mac or Panopto for Windows
- After you have stopped your recording by clicking the Stop button, a dialog box will appear. Choose Done to begin uploading the recording. Where the recording will upload to depends on the selections you made when setting up it up:
- If you made a selection in the Folder menu when setting up your recording, it will upload to this folder on Bryn Mawr's Panopto site.
- If you didn't make a selection in the Folder menu when setting up your recording and instead opted for Offline Recording, the recording will only upload to your device. From there, you can keep it saved within your device's file directory, upload it to Bryn Mawr's Panopto site, or save it in both Consult the section Find a recording on a Windows PC of the article Panopto: Where are my recordings? to learn more about these options.
Upload external recordings onto Panopto
Students can also upload videos created or recorded elsewhere into Panopto to share them with others. You can do this by uploading the video to Panopto from any computer (Mac or PC). Media files can only be uploaded online via Bryn Mawr’s Panopto platform and cannot be uploaded via the desktop app.
- Log into Bryn Mawr's Panopto site if you haven't already.
- Click Create.
- In the drop-down menu that opens, click Upload Media .
- A pop-up window will open. In the Add Files to menu, select the folder to which you want to upload the recording.
- Select Choose video or audio files.
- Your device's file manager will open. Find you recording and select Open.
Your recording will now be uploaded. It will still need to process in order for you to view it and share it with others. Depending on the length of the video, this may take more or less time.
More information on creating and uploading recordings
Questions?
If you have any additional questions or problems, don't hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!
Phone: 610-526-7440 | Library and Help Desk hours
Email: help@brynmawr.edu | Service catalog
Location: Canaday Library 1st floor
