Library Instruction Continuity Resources

Getting Started

1. Click the icon on your computer to launch the app directly: 
2. Go to your account in Rutgers MediaSpace, click Add New and select Kaltura Personal Capture.  when the app is already installed, this choice will open a prompt asking if you would like to launch the program.
    

Recording Options

Once launched, The Kaltura Capture Recorder will display.

1. The Record button will start a recording.
2. The up / down arrows to the right of the computer and camcorder icons will toggle the preview window for its respective recording source.
3. Clicking on the computer,  camcorder, or microphone icons toggles its respective recording option on or off (blue = on; grey = off).
4. The up or down arrow next to the microphone allows you to select your audio source.
5. The Preview Window displays an image of what will be recorded from that source.  
6. Clicking the Manage link opens your recording Library and provides access to the Settings and Information about the Recorder.

Capturing your Recording

Once the Record button is clicked, there will be a 5-second countdown before the recording begins and the recording controls will appear in the lower-right of your screen.  

1. The Stop button stops the recording.
2. The Pause / Play button will pause your recording (you can resume by clicking it again).
3. The Cancel button will cancel the recording without saving it.
4. The Timer indicates the length of your current recording.
5. The Microphone icon can be toggles to enable or disable recording.
6. The Screen Drawing Panel provides access to tool for drawing on your screen as you record.
7. The Minimize icon will minimize the recording controls to the taskbar in Windows or the doc in OS X (to hide the controls during the recording).

Upload your Recording

When you are done recording, you will be directed to an entry page.  To continue, enter the following information and click Save:

1. Title of the recording
2. Description
3. Tag
4. Click Save and upload, or Save to save your recording.

The Management Window opens to your Library by default which contains your recordings and the following controls:

1. The Library button can be used to access your video library.
2. The Settings button allows you to set default recording quality.
3. The Information button includes details on player version and linked account.
4. Click a video thumbnail to View your recording.
5. The New Recording button will begin a new video recording.

Record PowerPoint Slides

1. Login to your account at Rutgers MediaSpace using your Rutgers NetID.
2. Open your PowerPoint presentation in Slide Show.
3. In Kaltura, select + ADD NEW on the upper right, then launch the program.
4. If voiceover is desired, make sure the Screen recording icon is blue (active); point to the screen where the PPT displays.
5. Record the screen and audio, stepping through the slides with narration as if you were presenting in class.
6. Capture and Upload your Recording (see tab above).

Sharing a Kaltura Video with Students

1. Login to your account at Rutgers MediaSpace using your Rutgers NetID.
2. After login, click on your name (upper right) and select My Media.
3. Check the box immediately to the left of the video you would like to share.
4. On the upper right, click the drop-down arrow next to ACTIONS.
5. From the drop-down list, select Publish.
6. Depending on your preferences, select either Unlisted or Published, then click Save.
7. Click on the Back button to return to your media library.
8. In your media library, click on the video you would like to share.
9. Scroll down; at the bottom of the video, click the Share tab.
10. Select the sharing option: Link to Media Page (URL link), Embed code, or  Email.)  

Note: Link to Media Page (web address) and / or Embed code can be:

1. emailed to instructors for delivery within the LMS.
2. shared directly with students via email.
    

For Closed Captions: 

To the right of the Sharing tab, click on the down arrow next to ACTIONS and select + Caption Requests.