Uploading Prerecorded Videos

I think the bigger use would be creating a new session from a video file. For example if the computer fails during recording I would like a way to upload a DVD (I can rip the DVD) backup to course session. Obviously I would lose the powerpoint chapter points and screen capture but it would allow for a quick recovery from a problem.

I've made an attempt to capture a prerecorded video using the Screen Capture, but am not sure the best way to accommodate the audio. I could see wanting both options of creating a new session as well as being able to share video content during a presentation. Would definitely be interested in details on the manual fiddling!

Hi Joanna,

Here's the simple manual hack:

* Create your own WMV file from the video you want. You can do this with a DVD ripper, Windows Media Encoder, Expression Encoder, or anything that can write WMV files. Ideally, you want to use the web.prx file in Program Files/Panopto Recorder as your encoding profile.

* Do a short video-only offline recording with the recorder.

* Replace the wmv file created in the recording folder (which is under C:\PanoptoRecorder by default) with your file, keeping the file name the same.

* Use the recorder to upload the offline session. Tada! You now have a CourseCast session that uses your video as the primary video.

* Extra credit: if you want to have the video appear in a secondary video tab instead, you can just start a secondary video stream of any kind (screen, camera, whatever) at the point in the recording you'd like your video to play, and replace that video stream (usually .SCREEN.wmv or .OBJECT.wmv) with your file before uploading. This is probably closest to what you want.

If you are on a Panopto support contract, feel free to email support@panopto.com and they can put you in touch with me. I'd be happy to discuss this in more detail.

Thanks!
Eric