Panopto: Record with multiple video sources

Panopto allows you to replace or supplement the video recorded by your computer’s built-in webcam or any in-classroom camera. This lets you add footage like document mark-ups, artistic performances, and lab demos to your recordings. You can also record from multiple cameras in classrooms that have them.

Add a secondary video source

If you want to add footage from your external camera to your recording, make it your secondary video source.

Add a secondary video source in Panopto for Mac and Panopto for Windows

1. Connect the external camera to your computer and open the Panopto recording software.
2. Select the external camera as a secondary video source:
   • If you’re recording with the Panopto for Mac:
     1. Go to Secondary Sources menu
     2. Choose Secondary 1 or Secondary 2.
     3. Go to Source and choose your external camera from the list of available cameras.
   • If you are recording with Panopto for Windows:
     1. Go to Secondary Sources menu.
     2. Click Add Another Video Source and choose your external camera from the list of available cameras.
3. Click Record to begin creating your video.

Add a secondary video source in Panopto Capture

1. Connect the external camera to your computer.
2. Log into Panopto and choose Create > Panopto Capture to start a recording session.
3. On the next page, click Video  .
4. You'll see a screen open that shows all available video feeds. Select the one for your external camera, then Add .
5. The secondary feed is now added. Hit Close  to go back to the screen where you can record your video.
6. Click Record to begin creating your video.

Replace your primary video source

If you want to use an external camera instead of a built-in webcam or primary room camera, make it your primary video source.

Change your primary video source in Panopto for Mac and Panopto for Windows

1. Connect the external camera to your computer and open the Panopto recording software.
2. Change your video settings so that the external camera will be your primary video source.
   • If you’re recording with the Panopto for Mac:
     1. Go to the Primary Source menu.
     2. Go to Video and choose your external camera.
   • If you're recording with Panopto for Windows:
     1. Go to the Primary Sources menu.
     2. Go to Video and choose your external camera.
3. Click Record to begin creating your video.

Change your primary video source in Panopto Capture

1. Connect the external camera to your computer.
2. Log into Panopto and choose Create > Panopto Capture to start a recording session.
3. On the next page, click Video .
4. You'll see a screen open that shows all available video feeds. Select the one for your external camera, then Switch .
5. Your primary feed is now set to your external camera. Hit Close   to go back to the screen where you can record your video.
6. Click Record to begin creating your video.

This external camera will now be the only video feed for your recording. Follow the directions for adding a secondary video source if you also want to add a feed from another external device.

Camera not listed as an option

Panopto uses your operating system’s video settings in order to determine which cameras are available for recordings. So if a camera isn’t showing up in Panopto, you may need to fix the problem within your computer's settings. Look at Microsoft's and Apple's instructions for troubleshooting camera issues for advice specific to each type of device, but also check on these universal issues:

• Has your camera been turned on?
• If using Panopto for Mac or Panopto for Windows, have you given the app permission to access the camera?
• If using Panopto Capture, have you given your web browser and Panopto permission to access the camera?
• Have you tried connecting the camera to your computer through other USB ports?
• Does your camera's driver need to be updates?
• Does your camera's internal software need to be updated? 

It may also be worth searching online for help documents from your camera's manufacturer. They may offer advice tips for troubleshooting connection issues.

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